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Libby Lost and Found
Libby Lost and Found is a book for people who don't know who they are without the books they love. It's about the stories we tell ourselves and the chapters of our lives we regret. Most importantly, it's about the endings we write for ourselves.
Meet Libby Weeks, author of the mega-best-selling fantasy series, The Falling Children—written as "F.T. Goldhero" to maintain her privacy. When the last manuscript is already months overdue to her publisher and rabid fans around the world are growing impatient, Libby is diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's. Already suffering from crippling anxiety, Libby's symptoms quickly accelerate. After she forgets her dog at the park one day—then almost discloses her identity to the journalist who finds him—Libby has to admit she needs help finishing the last book.
Desperately, she turns to eleven-year-old superfan Peanut Bixton, who knows the books even better than she does but harbors her own dark secrets. Tensions mount as Libby's dementia deepens—until both Peanut and Libby swirl into an inevitable but bone-shocking conclusion.
Meet Libby Weeks, author of the mega-best-selling fantasy series, The Falling Children—written as "F.T. Goldhero" to maintain her privacy. When the last manuscript is already months overdue to her publisher and rabid fans around the world are growing impatient, Libby is diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's. Already suffering from crippling anxiety, Libby's symptoms quickly accelerate. After she forgets her dog at the park one day—then almost discloses her identity to the journalist who finds him—Libby has to admit she needs help finishing the last book.
Desperately, she turns to eleven-year-old superfan Peanut Bixton, who knows the books even better than she does but harbors her own dark secrets. Tensions mount as Libby's dementia deepens—until both Peanut and Libby swirl into an inevitable but bone-shocking conclusion.
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First published October 15, 2024
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December 26, 2024
I like the premise of the book with the main character dealing with a very important issue with age and/or early onset Alzheimer’s.
A very famous children’s series author Libby Weeks, who writes under the pen name of F. T. Goldhero, is unable to finish the last book in the “The Falling Children” series. Readers and fans are getting rather anxious and angry.
Libby gets desperate and turns to eleven year old fan Peanut.
This is their story helping each other out of their darkest secrets. Hopefully other readers like the ending and the big reveal towards the end.
I find the writing a bit repetitive in most parts and the second half a bit tedious for me to enjoy.
I love the cover and the characters so much!
Thank you, Sourcebooks Landmark, for the advance reading copy.
A very famous children’s series author Libby Weeks, who writes under the pen name of F. T. Goldhero, is unable to finish the last book in the “The Falling Children” series. Readers and fans are getting rather anxious and angry.
Libby gets desperate and turns to eleven year old fan Peanut.
This is their story helping each other out of their darkest secrets. Hopefully other readers like the ending and the big reveal towards the end.
I find the writing a bit repetitive in most parts and the second half a bit tedious for me to enjoy.
I love the cover and the characters so much!
Thank you, Sourcebooks Landmark, for the advance reading copy.
September 1, 2025
“This is Libby’s life.”
Libby is only 40. A successful children’s fantasy author in the midst of another book, suddenly finds herself stuck. Why can’t she finish her book? What is wrong with her?
“Dementia. What we call early-onset dementia. You’re the youngest case I’ve seen.”
Dementia? How can this be?
To top it off, nobody knows who she is. She has never identified herself as the writer of these popular books. In fact, there is even a billionaire offering money to anybody who can identify the author. That would be the worst thing that could happen, as far as Libby is concerned.
In the meantime, how is she going to finish her book? She has no family. No friends. Just her dog, Rook.
And then, Peanut Bixton, a precocious junior high student comes along…to save the day? Perhaps, this is all that Libby needs to finish the book, and maybe, just maybe feel a sense of family?
“Aren’t you the one who writes happy endings. Write one for yourself.”
How best to describe this book?...
Funny, complicated, riveting, delightful, engaging, heart-felt and heart-wrenching. All the feels. The only part that bored me was the “fantasy-story” inside the story. But that could be just me, because that is not my preferred genre. It may be more appealing to those who do. Other than that, the story has amazing character development and a sweet story that will undoubtedly engage readers.
Trigger warnings - discussion of: death, suicide, grief, dementia.
Libby is only 40. A successful children’s fantasy author in the midst of another book, suddenly finds herself stuck. Why can’t she finish her book? What is wrong with her?
“Dementia. What we call early-onset dementia. You’re the youngest case I’ve seen.”
Dementia? How can this be?
To top it off, nobody knows who she is. She has never identified herself as the writer of these popular books. In fact, there is even a billionaire offering money to anybody who can identify the author. That would be the worst thing that could happen, as far as Libby is concerned.
In the meantime, how is she going to finish her book? She has no family. No friends. Just her dog, Rook.
And then, Peanut Bixton, a precocious junior high student comes along…to save the day? Perhaps, this is all that Libby needs to finish the book, and maybe, just maybe feel a sense of family?
“Aren’t you the one who writes happy endings. Write one for yourself.”
How best to describe this book?...
Funny, complicated, riveting, delightful, engaging, heart-felt and heart-wrenching. All the feels. The only part that bored me was the “fantasy-story” inside the story. But that could be just me, because that is not my preferred genre. It may be more appealing to those who do. Other than that, the story has amazing character development and a sweet story that will undoubtedly engage readers.
Trigger warnings - discussion of: death, suicide, grief, dementia.
October 23, 2024
✰ 2.5 stars ✰
“I guess because sometimes we don’t understand right away how things—or people—fit into our lives.”
“It takes some time to make room.”
The total lack of regard authors are now exhibiting to dodge the important & absolutely necessary fall-out conversations that have, if not should be addressed, considering the emotional whiplash they inflict upon said characters - has got to stop. 🚫
I am not happy with this lack of closure; how we build stories on these affairs of the heart that definitely need to be talked about and just pushed under the rug, because we've already spent so much time not talking about it - it is too upsetting and frustrating to actually feel any sympathy or even feel satisfied with the end result. 🥺
I wish I could say that it was as heartwarming and as heartfelt as others; but, I can't. 🙅🏻♀️ I cannot overlook how Peanut has struggled for so long of her eleven years, only to have her whole life upended with the abrupt arrival of Libby in her midst - hoping that she would have the answers to the questions she was unable to figure out - when so much of what was at stake was something so important to both of them - for different reasons, surprisingly.
Would I be remiss to say that there is a hint of magical realism to this that should have been mentioned? The entire premise of similarities between that of Peanut's life and the Falling Children was so bizarre that to not mention means that it did not matter, and we should just accept it for what it was. 😮💨 Fine. I'll bite. But, there was just this really weird chaotic sense to the town, itself, that seemed like it was a story within a story. At times I thought Libby had actually been here before and that Falling Children was inspired by her time here.
“Everyone has their own shit. Just in different flavors.”
No one prepared me for how devastatingly bleak Peanut's own life would be. No one prepared me to fall into the Depths of Despair before Libby felt that she had finally found the place she could belong to. The depths of which Peanut anguished not only for her love for a book series and characters she felt she was losing - it was her own family and people around her that really...
Disgusted is a harsh word - hurtful and so blatantly disregarding of her own well-being, how can you expect me to believe that after eleven years of living and feeling one way and then just suddenly turn the tables like that and not even have a decent conversation regarding it... 💔💔😣😣 It feels so disrespectful and such a cheap shot of avoiding the point that has burdened her for this long. Such mean-spirited and spiteful acts - is it to show the intense hatred and ignorance of those we know... A teacher who draws a line across her neck - who does that?? 😢
Perhaps I am the only one who sees it as the writing taking the easy way out of showing that there is light at the end of the tunnel. 😞 But, it was not worth the pay-off without seeing it in full. I did not feel any heartwarming feelings for Peanut's plight, nor her own dismal thoughts leading up to her sudden decision, let alone how her 'family' treated her afterwards. It was not - shameful, is the only word I think feels justified in explaining it. 🙎🏻♀️
I did look forward to seeing how a world renowned author like forty-year-old Libby aka F.T Goldhero, would find a way to connect with a diehard fan like eleven-year-old Peanut in Blue Springs, Colorado. 📚 Someone who might very well be the only person who could save her forgotten memories of her very own beloved characters in a series that she's slowly losing control over, because of her impending illness - dementia. It was built in a very mysterious and gripping light that had me even speculating just how exactly Peanut would be her answer. 😟
“Has your life ever been so shitty that you just want to hide from the real world and never come out?”
My emotions fluctuated as frequently as the writing shifted between whimsy and serious. I certainly highlighted plenty of memorable and insightful quotes; but, coming from people who I did not particularly like - makes it harder for me to appreciate them. 😒 Aside from Buzz, none of the characters appealed to me. The author gave so many little snippets to each of their personalities that I could only empathize with them briefly before we moved on; the Unstopping - there is a whole tragic story to them that I felt was just brushed aside - 'he can hide for infinity in the feelings no one wants: loneliness, disappointment, shame, regret'. 😥 It just made me sad and frustrated that again - books are treating victims of suffering and abuse as ones who we can create stories out of. Isn't there something wrong with that concept?
Even Libby...
The thing about Libby - I did not like that the author made her such a lost figure even before her illness. I feel like authors are now taking advantage of those who are alone and having readers feed off that loneliness and aloneness to make them sympathize with their situations... 😟 I don't think I am explaining it right, but I felt like I had to care for her - even without how she was digressing rapidly; it was a tangible, if not visceral lost feeling that was captured intimately and intensely. That heightened fear and nauseous uneasiness translated well off the pages. The overwhelming realization of not being able to have any self-control over her thoughts and actions was a frightening experience to witness.
And I am happy that she was able to feel a little at ease - to be comforted for her own shortcomings and misfortunes. But, the way everything exploded even in terms of fanfare and fanwars - it was vehemently realistic, despite feeling also strangely unrealistic, too, to the point of being outlandishly inaccurate. 'Don’t take this personally. It’s how life works.' The incredulity of how the fervor just swept in this frenzy, maybe, was to also highlight how swiftly her own debilitating state was taking over her mind and subconscious. It was not that it was over the top - it just felt so magical and surreal that I could not take it seriously enough...
“This world is full of answers we don’t like. We live with them anyway now, don’t we?”
I'm sure a lot of people will feel that Libby: Lost and Found is as heartfelt as the cover that makes me feel like it is a soft-natured story that delves into matters not too heavy. But I was so hurt most of the time - even when the mystery reveal was an obvious one - the hurt and pain and deception leading up to it was painful. 😢 And still, we still do leave on a hopeful note; it is rewarding to see Libby and Peanut find their happiness - that they were able to repel the light. How their respective personalities counterbalanced the other in order for each to gain the strength and hope they had lost for themselves. ❤️🩹❤️🩹
I'm sure that a lot of authors and readers will relate to the reactions of how their beloved series may be disrespected or that it won't meet expectations. I'm sure people will like the sweet and gentle, if not understanding way in which Libby finds a way to forgive and connect with not only herself, but her characters, too. I just felt that the struggle was too painstaking and everyone was just so horrid and deceptive at times, if not deliberately misleading and not at all redeemable in its ability for me to see eye-to-eye with it. 😔
“I guess because sometimes we don’t understand right away how things—or people—fit into our lives.”
“It takes some time to make room.”
The total lack of regard authors are now exhibiting to dodge the important & absolutely necessary fall-out conversations that have, if not should be addressed, considering the emotional whiplash they inflict upon said characters - has got to stop. 🚫
I am not happy with this lack of closure; how we build stories on these affairs of the heart that definitely need to be talked about and just pushed under the rug, because we've already spent so much time not talking about it - it is too upsetting and frustrating to actually feel any sympathy or even feel satisfied with the end result. 🥺
I wish I could say that it was as heartwarming and as heartfelt as others; but, I can't. 🙅🏻♀️ I cannot overlook how Peanut has struggled for so long of her eleven years, only to have her whole life upended with the abrupt arrival of Libby in her midst - hoping that she would have the answers to the questions she was unable to figure out - when so much of what was at stake was something so important to both of them - for different reasons, surprisingly.
Would I be remiss to say that there is a hint of magical realism to this that should have been mentioned? The entire premise of similarities between that of Peanut's life and the Falling Children was so bizarre that to not mention means that it did not matter, and we should just accept it for what it was. 😮💨 Fine. I'll bite. But, there was just this really weird chaotic sense to the town, itself, that seemed like it was a story within a story. At times I thought Libby had actually been here before and that Falling Children was inspired by her time here.
“Everyone has their own shit. Just in different flavors.”
No one prepared me for how devastatingly bleak Peanut's own life would be. No one prepared me to fall into the Depths of Despair before Libby felt that she had finally found the place she could belong to. The depths of which Peanut anguished not only for her love for a book series and characters she felt she was losing - it was her own family and people around her that really...
Disgusted is a harsh word - hurtful and so blatantly disregarding of her own well-being, how can you expect me to believe that after eleven years of living and feeling one way and then just suddenly turn the tables like that and not even have a decent conversation regarding it... 💔💔😣😣 It feels so disrespectful and such a cheap shot of avoiding the point that has burdened her for this long. Such mean-spirited and spiteful acts - is it to show the intense hatred and ignorance of those we know... A teacher who draws a line across her neck - who does that?? 😢
Perhaps I am the only one who sees it as the writing taking the easy way out of showing that there is light at the end of the tunnel. 😞 But, it was not worth the pay-off without seeing it in full. I did not feel any heartwarming feelings for Peanut's plight, nor her own dismal thoughts leading up to her sudden decision, let alone how her 'family' treated her afterwards. It was not - shameful, is the only word I think feels justified in explaining it. 🙎🏻♀️
I did look forward to seeing how a world renowned author like forty-year-old Libby aka F.T Goldhero, would find a way to connect with a diehard fan like eleven-year-old Peanut in Blue Springs, Colorado. 📚 Someone who might very well be the only person who could save her forgotten memories of her very own beloved characters in a series that she's slowly losing control over, because of her impending illness - dementia. It was built in a very mysterious and gripping light that had me even speculating just how exactly Peanut would be her answer. 😟
“Has your life ever been so shitty that you just want to hide from the real world and never come out?”
My emotions fluctuated as frequently as the writing shifted between whimsy and serious. I certainly highlighted plenty of memorable and insightful quotes; but, coming from people who I did not particularly like - makes it harder for me to appreciate them. 😒 Aside from Buzz, none of the characters appealed to me. The author gave so many little snippets to each of their personalities that I could only empathize with them briefly before we moved on; the Unstopping - there is a whole tragic story to them that I felt was just brushed aside - 'he can hide for infinity in the feelings no one wants: loneliness, disappointment, shame, regret'. 😥 It just made me sad and frustrated that again - books are treating victims of suffering and abuse as ones who we can create stories out of. Isn't there something wrong with that concept?
Even Libby...
The thing about Libby - I did not like that the author made her such a lost figure even before her illness. I feel like authors are now taking advantage of those who are alone and having readers feed off that loneliness and aloneness to make them sympathize with their situations... 😟 I don't think I am explaining it right, but I felt like I had to care for her - even without how she was digressing rapidly; it was a tangible, if not visceral lost feeling that was captured intimately and intensely. That heightened fear and nauseous uneasiness translated well off the pages. The overwhelming realization of not being able to have any self-control over her thoughts and actions was a frightening experience to witness.
And I am happy that she was able to feel a little at ease - to be comforted for her own shortcomings and misfortunes. But, the way everything exploded even in terms of fanfare and fanwars - it was vehemently realistic, despite feeling also strangely unrealistic, too, to the point of being outlandishly inaccurate. 'Don’t take this personally. It’s how life works.' The incredulity of how the fervor just swept in this frenzy, maybe, was to also highlight how swiftly her own debilitating state was taking over her mind and subconscious. It was not that it was over the top - it just felt so magical and surreal that I could not take it seriously enough...
“This world is full of answers we don’t like. We live with them anyway now, don’t we?”
I'm sure a lot of people will feel that Libby: Lost and Found is as heartfelt as the cover that makes me feel like it is a soft-natured story that delves into matters not too heavy. But I was so hurt most of the time - even when the mystery reveal was an obvious one - the hurt and pain and deception leading up to it was painful. 😢 And still, we still do leave on a hopeful note; it is rewarding to see Libby and Peanut find their happiness - that they were able to repel the light. How their respective personalities counterbalanced the other in order for each to gain the strength and hope they had lost for themselves. ❤️🩹❤️🩹
I'm sure that a lot of authors and readers will relate to the reactions of how their beloved series may be disrespected or that it won't meet expectations. I'm sure people will like the sweet and gentle, if not understanding way in which Libby finds a way to forgive and connect with not only herself, but her characters, too. I just felt that the struggle was too painstaking and everyone was just so horrid and deceptive at times, if not deliberately misleading and not at all redeemable in its ability for me to see eye-to-eye with it. 😔
December 6, 2024
Where'd You Go Bernadette meets Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine.
Except - Libby is a children's author who is working on the final book of basically the Harry Potter of this time. Inconveniently, Libby was just diagnosed with dementia. But she is on a deadline to finish The Falling Children and her penname F.T. Goldhero will not let his fans down. Yes, HIS, because everyone assume the author is an old man living in a castle in England. Libby would laugh at this but she can't remember why she walked into this room.
Libby's mind goes quick and as the reader we are struggling with her. I was scared, mad and skeptical optimistic this entire book. Libby gets desperate and looks to mega-fan Peanut (age 11) to find a way to end the series. Except Peanut has her own trauma happening all around her as well.
The way this story collides is like nothing I've ever read before. About mid-way through there was no putting it down. It demanded to be read. It had to be finished. The Falling Children, Peanut, Libby, everyone was in peril and my nerves were SHOT by the incredible ending.
Beautiful story. Five stars. Highly recommend.
We read this for my November bookclub and the discussion was fantastic. Consider this for your bookclub for sure.
Except - Libby is a children's author who is working on the final book of basically the Harry Potter of this time. Inconveniently, Libby was just diagnosed with dementia. But she is on a deadline to finish The Falling Children and her penname F.T. Goldhero will not let his fans down. Yes, HIS, because everyone assume the author is an old man living in a castle in England. Libby would laugh at this but she can't remember why she walked into this room.
Libby's mind goes quick and as the reader we are struggling with her. I was scared, mad and skeptical optimistic this entire book. Libby gets desperate and looks to mega-fan Peanut (age 11) to find a way to end the series. Except Peanut has her own trauma happening all around her as well.
The way this story collides is like nothing I've ever read before. About mid-way through there was no putting it down. It demanded to be read. It had to be finished. The Falling Children, Peanut, Libby, everyone was in peril and my nerves were SHOT by the incredible ending.
Beautiful story. Five stars. Highly recommend.
We read this for my November bookclub and the discussion was fantastic. Consider this for your bookclub for sure.
October 31, 2024
3.5 ⭐️ RTC
October 30, 2024
Three cheers for this entertaining debut! I found "Libby Lost and Found" to be one part whimsy, one part tragedy, one part satisfying second chance — and wholly engaging throughout.
Secretly, Libby is the best-selling author of a global phenomenon, a children's fantasy series so popular that some are willing to pay thousands to learn her identity. Thankfully, that secret is locked tight — until Libby's own mind begins to crumble. Experiencing the first struggles of early-onset dementia, Libby finds herself no longer able to craft new adventures for her beloved characters, despite high demand for the long-overdue final book. With no support network in sight, Libby travels to the hometown of her biggest fan, eleven-year-old Peanut, hoping that she can help Libby finish the story.
I appreciated all of the characters in this story, along with the light mystery it contains (who are Peanut's biological parents). While there is a story-within-a-story feel, it's just a touch, as the final Falling Children story lands with too little context or character development to be meaningful. I am a big fan of anything that humanizes the experience of dementia, so walking in Libby's shoes and feeling her confusion was a big win for me. That said, I did feel that there was a little too much background left unaddressed — the trauma of Peanut's childhood, Libby's reasons for her reclusivity, and the pull of the instalove. There's an incident with Peanut towards the end of the book that really did not receive the weight and response it deserved; it felt the characters glossed over it and moved on in a way that's not beneficial to future readers who may face similar struggles.
All in all, a very strong debut effort, and I look forward to reading more from Booth in the future. Mia Barron had a solid performance on narration, with multiple voices that felt convincing. Thank you to RBMedia, NetGalley, and Stephanie Booth for providing an advance copy for honest review.
Secretly, Libby is the best-selling author of a global phenomenon, a children's fantasy series so popular that some are willing to pay thousands to learn her identity. Thankfully, that secret is locked tight — until Libby's own mind begins to crumble. Experiencing the first struggles of early-onset dementia, Libby finds herself no longer able to craft new adventures for her beloved characters, despite high demand for the long-overdue final book. With no support network in sight, Libby travels to the hometown of her biggest fan, eleven-year-old Peanut, hoping that she can help Libby finish the story.
I appreciated all of the characters in this story, along with the light mystery it contains (who are Peanut's biological parents). While there is a story-within-a-story feel, it's just a touch, as the final Falling Children story lands with too little context or character development to be meaningful. I am a big fan of anything that humanizes the experience of dementia, so walking in Libby's shoes and feeling her confusion was a big win for me. That said, I did feel that there was a little too much background left unaddressed — the trauma of Peanut's childhood, Libby's reasons for her reclusivity, and the pull of the instalove. There's an incident with Peanut towards the end of the book that really did not receive the weight and response it deserved; it felt the characters glossed over it and moved on in a way that's not beneficial to future readers who may face similar struggles.
All in all, a very strong debut effort, and I look forward to reading more from Booth in the future. Mia Barron had a solid performance on narration, with multiple voices that felt convincing. Thank you to RBMedia, NetGalley, and Stephanie Booth for providing an advance copy for honest review.
November 5, 2024
Have you ever finished a book, sighed audibly, scratched your head, and asked yourself, “Ummm, did I even like this book?” That’s exactly what happened to me after finishing LIBBY LOST AND FOUND by Stephanie Booth. I whispered to myself, “This book is not for me.” multiple times while listening, but I didn’t dislike it enough to DNF it. Something was still holding my interest, so I carried on. This book is a little odd. It’s very different, and not at all something that I’d normally read. But I always tell myself that stepping out of your comfort zone every now and then is a good thing.
Libby is the famous author of a popular fantasy series, The Falling Children. Her fans are desperately waiting for the last book in the series, but there’s a bit of a problem. Libby has just been diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s, and is struggling to get the sentences down. She scours the online fan pages and asks an eleven-year-old super fan to help her finish the series. Cute premise, right? I was definitely intrigued from start to finish.
The reader receives small excepts from The Falling Children books, so it’s essentially a book within a book, or what I like to call two stories for the price of one! It’s a fantasy series, and is what I assume the Harry Potter series is like. Please keep in mind that I haven’t read Harry Potter or even watched the movies, so I could be totally wrong. The fantasy genre just isn’t my cup of tea, so these excerpts weren’t my favorite. With that said, I did enjoy the real life parts, the dementia storyline, the writer lifestyle, and the well-developed characters. The writing was really impressive too. It was occasionally dark and heavy, but sweet and charming at the same time. I’m still not entirely sure if I actually liked this book, but I obviously found it entertaining enough to finish. I just wasn’t the target audience is all.
LIBBY LOST AND FOUND is available now, and I give it 3.5/5 stars! (I think…) 🤔
Libby is the famous author of a popular fantasy series, The Falling Children. Her fans are desperately waiting for the last book in the series, but there’s a bit of a problem. Libby has just been diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s, and is struggling to get the sentences down. She scours the online fan pages and asks an eleven-year-old super fan to help her finish the series. Cute premise, right? I was definitely intrigued from start to finish.
The reader receives small excepts from The Falling Children books, so it’s essentially a book within a book, or what I like to call two stories for the price of one! It’s a fantasy series, and is what I assume the Harry Potter series is like. Please keep in mind that I haven’t read Harry Potter or even watched the movies, so I could be totally wrong. The fantasy genre just isn’t my cup of tea, so these excerpts weren’t my favorite. With that said, I did enjoy the real life parts, the dementia storyline, the writer lifestyle, and the well-developed characters. The writing was really impressive too. It was occasionally dark and heavy, but sweet and charming at the same time. I’m still not entirely sure if I actually liked this book, but I obviously found it entertaining enough to finish. I just wasn’t the target audience is all.
LIBBY LOST AND FOUND is available now, and I give it 3.5/5 stars! (I think…) 🤔
July 31, 2024
Libby is at her best surrounded by the book characters in her beloved children's books and her dog. But she has just been given an alarming death sentence and life has become a complicated puzzle she can't unravel. Her editors don't care because she is overdue to hand over the final chapter in the book series, the fans are getting restless and Libby is at a loss as to how to continue it. She finds help in super fan Peanut who offers her spin on how the book should proceed. Of course the path to the town and what happens after is not without potholes. She just might find that in order to save the book children she might have to save herself and a few others along the way. A heartbreaker of a story with wonderful broken characters who, along with Libby, fit like perfect puzzle pieces so beautifully. All those obsessive Harry Potter fans might be looking into a mirror and it touches on how high we place some authors atop a pedestal they can't help but fall off of. For book fans of THE WISHING GAME, LESSONS IN CHEMISTRY and the tragic characters of ALL THE COLORS OF THE DARK - this is your kind of book. My thanks to the publisher for the advance copy.
September 4, 2024
Honestly loved this book. Its a romance novel but for YOU. Libby is an author and gets a diagnosis that significantly changes her life. The way she encompasses her journey made me laugh, it made me cry, and IT MADE ME WANT TO READ. This is just an adorable read. I would absolutely recommend. Also, thank you so much to the publishers an Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review :) an amazing worthwhile read! Can't wait to read more of this authors work!
May 4, 2025
The story of Libby Weeks, who is a famous author under a pen name, is an exploration of what early onset dementia looks like and what the person's inner thoughts might be. I liked this book but didn't love it although this is a very important topic. If this is a topic you are interested in, I do recommend giving it a try.
March 13, 2025
This book was quirky! The characters are memorable and really well developed, they seemed real. The plot was a good mix of literary fiction and fantasy. Really enjoyed this one. 4.5 stars.
November 11, 2024
This one was a struggle. Partly because the author (foolishly?) created an author who wrote a children's book series to rival Harry Potter's fame, then (foolishly!) decided to include portions of the book, which were not believable as a children's book that would reach that level of fame. And the child protagonist, who was obsessed with the books, spent most of her portions quoting the book, including the ridiculous vocabulary of the 'imaginary' book. The adult protagonist, meanwhile, has early onset dementia, so we can never truly get to know her because she is losing herself. IT WAS A DRAG! But I finished it. Should have abandoned.
January 10, 2025
3.5⭐️ — read more like a YA book
August 29, 2024
3.5 Stars
An ode to books, to the stories we love, those that remain with us even as the years pass.
This story revolves around Libby, a best selling author whose series of children’s books are revered by those who follow this elusive author, who prefers not to be revealed to the public. She prefers to remain unknown to the public, her only true companion is her dog. The general consensus is that this author is a man, which makes it somewhat easier. She is currently working on her latest in the series when her doctor advises her that she has early onset dementia.
When a young girl, who claims to be her biggest fan, comes into her life, the girl offers to help her with this book, to find the best way for it to end. After her doctor’s diagnosis, Libby is still reeling, desperate to bring this series to the perfect ending while she still has time, and so she goes to visit this girl and her father, and therein lies another form of magic.
There’s a sprinkling of some semi-dark moments, but overall this was a story with a lot of charm.
Pub Date: 15 Oct 2024
Many thanks for the ARC provided by SOURCEBOOKS LANDMARK / Sourcebooks Landmark
An ode to books, to the stories we love, those that remain with us even as the years pass.
This story revolves around Libby, a best selling author whose series of children’s books are revered by those who follow this elusive author, who prefers not to be revealed to the public. She prefers to remain unknown to the public, her only true companion is her dog. The general consensus is that this author is a man, which makes it somewhat easier. She is currently working on her latest in the series when her doctor advises her that she has early onset dementia.
When a young girl, who claims to be her biggest fan, comes into her life, the girl offers to help her with this book, to find the best way for it to end. After her doctor’s diagnosis, Libby is still reeling, desperate to bring this series to the perfect ending while she still has time, and so she goes to visit this girl and her father, and therein lies another form of magic.
There’s a sprinkling of some semi-dark moments, but overall this was a story with a lot of charm.
Pub Date: 15 Oct 2024
Many thanks for the ARC provided by SOURCEBOOKS LANDMARK / Sourcebooks Landmark
October 23, 2024
Wow, with the cover of this book giving off fluffy-romance meets Where'd You Go, Bernadette vibes, I didn’t see this plot coming. Such an imaginative story that would be silly if it didn’t have me holding my breath to see what happens the whole way through!
Peanut and Libby are quirky, mysterious and lovable in their own very different ways, as is the rest of the cast of characters surrounding them. The author really brilliantly weaves together the story and the story in the story, with the latter being a spoof on the world building and manic fandom surrounding books like Harry Potter, but also kind of successfully laying out the intricate plot and language and heroes and villains that constitute that kind of captivating saga.
Kudos to Stephanie Booth for a tremendous debut and thanks to NetGalley for the opportunity to listen to an advance audio version of this fantastic new release.
Peanut and Libby are quirky, mysterious and lovable in their own very different ways, as is the rest of the cast of characters surrounding them. The author really brilliantly weaves together the story and the story in the story, with the latter being a spoof on the world building and manic fandom surrounding books like Harry Potter, but also kind of successfully laying out the intricate plot and language and heroes and villains that constitute that kind of captivating saga.
Kudos to Stephanie Booth for a tremendous debut and thanks to NetGalley for the opportunity to listen to an advance audio version of this fantastic new release.
December 1, 2024
I liked this book, but I did not love it. I appreciate that it was very original and creative. Plus, it had good heart. What did not work so well for me was the writing style - it felt very chaotic. Libby was a hard character to get behind. Personally, I would have liked to have liked the author to have shown her as a fully fleshed out character more prior to her dementia. Then, the storyline was all over the place once Libby got to Colorado. It did get a little confusing at times because I thought the author was trying to tackle too many topics all at the same time.
I would be interested in what Booth writes in the future even though this debut was not my favorite.
I would be interested in what Booth writes in the future even though this debut was not my favorite.
July 27, 2024
I absolutely adored this book. I haven't read such a heartwarming story in a long time!
Libby Weeks is a mega-famous author of a children's fantasy series called The Falling Children. No one knows who she is, and, as an introverted recluse, she likes to keep her identity a secret. The only problem? Libby has absolutely no idea how to end the series and save her children (or, more accurately, her characters) from the conundrum she left them in during the last installment. To make matters worse, Libby is diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's. She begins forgetting both small and important things, and she knows she must hurry to finish the story before she forgets herself—and the children—altogether.
Luckily, Libby has a number one fan, Peanut, who knows The Falling Children better than anyone. Peanut is a bit of a misfit herself, and she has found comfort in reading the series over and over and over again. So when Libby reaches out to Peanut for ideas, she is more than willing to help Libby find a way to save The Falling Children.
This book was an emotional rollercoaster, but I loved the each of the characters. I expect this will be one of the book highlights of my year!
Thank you to Netgalley for an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Libby Weeks is a mega-famous author of a children's fantasy series called The Falling Children. No one knows who she is, and, as an introverted recluse, she likes to keep her identity a secret. The only problem? Libby has absolutely no idea how to end the series and save her children (or, more accurately, her characters) from the conundrum she left them in during the last installment. To make matters worse, Libby is diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's. She begins forgetting both small and important things, and she knows she must hurry to finish the story before she forgets herself—and the children—altogether.
Luckily, Libby has a number one fan, Peanut, who knows The Falling Children better than anyone. Peanut is a bit of a misfit herself, and she has found comfort in reading the series over and over and over again. So when Libby reaches out to Peanut for ideas, she is more than willing to help Libby find a way to save The Falling Children.
This book was an emotional rollercoaster, but I loved the each of the characters. I expect this will be one of the book highlights of my year!
Thank you to Netgalley for an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
October 7, 2024
Libby is an author of an extremely popular childrens magical book series. She writes under a pen name, and no one knows her identity. She suffers from debilitating anxiety, aand is recently diagnosed with early onset dementia. Her memory is preventing her from writing the last book in the series. The fandom and her publishers are furious and putting her under a lot of pressure. But they don’t know that she is forgetting the story. Libby somewhat begrudgingly teams up with her number one fan, 11-year-old peanut, of questionable heritage.
heartwarming and quirky. The characters spring to life from the pages. Great on audiobook, this story will stay with you for a long time. I felt. I felt a parental protectiveness over peanut and an empathy for Libby.
in their attempt” to find the end of the story to “the falling children, the characters fall into their story themselves, and the magical world intersects with libby and peanut’s real world battles. Falling is libbys favorite word. It can convey danger and hopefulness.
for fans of the wishing game, the midnight library, life of pi and other magical realism. Book to be published October 15, 2024.
Thanks to @netgalley and @r__bmedia for the ARC.
#booksbooksbooks #bookstagram #booklover #arcreview #booktok #netgalley #bookrecommendations #libbylostandfound
heartwarming and quirky. The characters spring to life from the pages. Great on audiobook, this story will stay with you for a long time. I felt. I felt a parental protectiveness over peanut and an empathy for Libby.
in their attempt” to find the end of the story to “the falling children, the characters fall into their story themselves, and the magical world intersects with libby and peanut’s real world battles. Falling is libbys favorite word. It can convey danger and hopefulness.
for fans of the wishing game, the midnight library, life of pi and other magical realism. Book to be published October 15, 2024.
Thanks to @netgalley and @r__bmedia for the ARC.
#booksbooksbooks #bookstagram #booklover #arcreview #booktok #netgalley #bookrecommendations #libbylostandfound
January 9, 2025
Super cute and complicated. The stories weave together well and don’t skip over the kid story part as it finishes nicely into main story.
November 1, 2024
Libby Lost and Found by Stephanie Booth takes readers on a journey they’ll never want to forget. Libby is the world-famous novelist of The Falling Children, a best-selling book series for children that has taken the world by storm…but nobody knows it’s her. They think it’s written by F.T. Goldhero and Libby likes it that way. But when early-onset Alzheimer’s threatens to leave the Falling Children stuck in a world where Libby can’t reach them, she takes matters into her own hands and befriends a loyal and devoted fan who thinks she can help. What happens next is filled with new experiences, new relationships, big secrets and the progression of Libby’s disease. This novel so beautifully captures the intersections between Libby and Peanut, both who have something the other desperately needs. It’s a book for book lovers, for dreamers, for those who have gone or are going through hard things and for those touched by Alzheimer's and dementia. I’ll be holding onto this book in my reading heart for a long while.
October 7, 2024
Publishes OCT 15th, 2024
I wishhhhhhhhhhh I enjoyed this book more! I just felt the overall premise rather jarring and really hard to believe.
Libby is diagnosed with early stages of dementia and as a writer who is in the middle of writing a very popular book series- this is very bad news. The story follows Libby developing an unlikely friendship with her biggest fans to leads to self discovery, healing, and found family.
Thank you again to Netgalley for this ARC!
I wishhhhhhhhhhh I enjoyed this book more! I just felt the overall premise rather jarring and really hard to believe.
Libby is diagnosed with early stages of dementia and as a writer who is in the middle of writing a very popular book series- this is very bad news. The story follows Libby developing an unlikely friendship with her biggest fans to leads to self discovery, healing, and found family.
Thank you again to Netgalley for this ARC!
April 17, 2025
Uma história sobre uma escritora (secreta) de uma série de livros juvenil com sucesso planetário (tipo Harry Potter). Completamente dedicada ao trabalho, tem uma vida muito isolada e solitária, até que descobre que tem Alzheimer precoce e não está capaz de acabar o muito esperado último livro da série!… a partir daqui, connosco sempre de coração na mão, entra em algumas aventuras ao encontro de uma fã de 11 anos com uma imaginação delirante, órfã, adotada pelo médico de uma terreola e que tinha sido abandonada à nascença numa biblioteca, acabando por encontrar uma casa e conseguir terminar o livro. Mais uma para a série dos livros que salvam vidas.
October 9, 2024
A book about books and authors is always like catnip for me, and I really enjoyed this one! With imperfect characters that you also want to root for, difficult topics tackled with grace, and plenty of bookish nostalgia for readers of all ages, Libby Lost and Found seems to have a little something for everyone. I’m glad to have stumbled upon it when I did, as it gave me the perfect type of light read with substance that I was looking for.
Libby Lost and Found has a unique premise that sets it apart from lots of other novels about books/authors out there already. The story follows Libby Weeks, the 40-something author of a beloved children’s/YA fantasy series that has become nothing short of a phenomenon (think Harry Potter), written under the pen name “F.T. Goldhero” as a way to protect her own privacy. Now five books into the series and working on the 6th and final installment, Libby finds herself with a new, unfortunate diagnosis of very early onset dementia. With the rapid progression of her dementia, it’s slowly becoming impossible for her to finish out her last book and to ensure the group of children at the story’s core come away with the happily ever after that everyone is seeking. Luckily, there is an 11-year-old megafan of the series nicknamed Peanut that is there to save the day. When Libby’s and Peanut’s worlds collide, both of them end up facing and learning more than either could have imagined.
In addition to the main plot, we also get a deep character study of Libby, Peanut, Peanut’s family, and many other characters in the small town where Peanut lives (and where Libby ultimately finds herself). My heart broke for both Libby and Peanut, but in very different ways and for different reasons. It’s overall a story about grief, hope, found family, love and friendship, overcoming obstacles, coming of age, and so much more. While I did love getting to know all of the characters so intimately and following every thread of plot, I did feel like the details sometimes went a little too far to the point that I found myself wondering if it was really necessary to touch on SO much in one novel, and how much all of these subplots really added to the main message (i.e., did we really need to know the details of Peanut’s adoptive father’s affair?).
All in all, there is certainly a lot to love throughout the pages, but the whole story did require me to suspend some disbelief and just go with things no matter how far-fetched they felt - however, perhaps what felt like a touch of magic in the way that the whole story unfolded was exactly what the author was going for. It was an enjoyable reading experience, and I think it’ll be one that has wide appeal to all sorts of readers. Thank you so much to NetGalley, the author and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!
Libby Lost and Found has a unique premise that sets it apart from lots of other novels about books/authors out there already. The story follows Libby Weeks, the 40-something author of a beloved children’s/YA fantasy series that has become nothing short of a phenomenon (think Harry Potter), written under the pen name “F.T. Goldhero” as a way to protect her own privacy. Now five books into the series and working on the 6th and final installment, Libby finds herself with a new, unfortunate diagnosis of very early onset dementia. With the rapid progression of her dementia, it’s slowly becoming impossible for her to finish out her last book and to ensure the group of children at the story’s core come away with the happily ever after that everyone is seeking. Luckily, there is an 11-year-old megafan of the series nicknamed Peanut that is there to save the day. When Libby’s and Peanut’s worlds collide, both of them end up facing and learning more than either could have imagined.
In addition to the main plot, we also get a deep character study of Libby, Peanut, Peanut’s family, and many other characters in the small town where Peanut lives (and where Libby ultimately finds herself). My heart broke for both Libby and Peanut, but in very different ways and for different reasons. It’s overall a story about grief, hope, found family, love and friendship, overcoming obstacles, coming of age, and so much more. While I did love getting to know all of the characters so intimately and following every thread of plot, I did feel like the details sometimes went a little too far to the point that I found myself wondering if it was really necessary to touch on SO much in one novel, and how much all of these subplots really added to the main message (i.e., did we really need to know the details of Peanut’s adoptive father’s affair?).
All in all, there is certainly a lot to love throughout the pages, but the whole story did require me to suspend some disbelief and just go with things no matter how far-fetched they felt - however, perhaps what felt like a touch of magic in the way that the whole story unfolded was exactly what the author was going for. It was an enjoyable reading experience, and I think it’ll be one that has wide appeal to all sorts of readers. Thank you so much to NetGalley, the author and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!
September 23, 2024
Libby Lost and Found is a creative, unique novel - I feel it will appeal to a variety of readers, including those who like books about books, fantasy storylines, or heart-wrenching stories of growth, pain, and hope. Libby is the 40 year old author of a best-selling fantasy children's series, hard at work on the last novel when she is diagnosed with early onset dementia. Her life has been full of pain up until this point. In some ways, she has made the most of things, but also, she lives a very solitary life so this diagnosis is even harder to deal with alone. Her story intersects with the internet and one little fan of the series, Peanut. Peanut and her adoptive family were, by far, the best part of this book for me. I love how they allowed LIbby to explore friendship, family, and love in new and hopeful ways. There was a touch of magic throughout this book, both in how Libby experiences Peanut and her town, as well as the story within the story element of the children in Libby's book series.
I rated this novel a bit lower than I would have because I found the premise to be a) a bit far fetched, and b) a bit confusing. The story within the story and parallels between Peanut's town and the town in Libby's fantasy series were intense at times. It was hard to know what was true and what was happening in Libby's mind due to the dementia diagnosis, so that lessened my enjoyment of this book somewhat. Because of those elements, I was surprised at the ending (and also a bit disappointed). That being said, I still enjoyed this book and felt it was worth the read! The author's writing is beautiful.
Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for this eARC. All opinions are my own.
I rated this novel a bit lower than I would have because I found the premise to be a) a bit far fetched, and b) a bit confusing. The story within the story and parallels between Peanut's town and the town in Libby's fantasy series were intense at times. It was hard to know what was true and what was happening in Libby's mind due to the dementia diagnosis, so that lessened my enjoyment of this book somewhat. Because of those elements, I was surprised at the ending (and also a bit disappointed). That being said, I still enjoyed this book and felt it was worth the read! The author's writing is beautiful.
Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for this eARC. All opinions are my own.
October 26, 2024
I like the world building and characters so much, yet I genuinely hated the ending. It made very little sense after so many hints were dropped that it would end another way.
...spoilers...
Everything about Blue Springs is off outside the Falling Children world Libby has created. It felt like the author had peppered the entire book with clues that it was not real, could not be real, save inside Libby's mind.
Rosemary having the exact same cancer Libby originally thought she had
Peanut having an identical origin story to Everly
Everly being the password
All the alarming parallels with other characters
The English class lesson on unreliable narrators
Libby constantly hearing things that would be in her own apartment
The absolute ubiquity of the Falling Children merchandise and books. Such as the fact that we have every child on a plane reading or being read these books. (Especially when it is suggested that it's been a year since the last book was released. )
The penultimate scene in the hospital where Peanut "realizes" she isn't "real"
and Libby is assuring her she "is"
And then to have it end with Libby giving Peanut full retroactive author credit for the entire book series and moving to a quiet life in the apparently very real Blue Springs Colorado felt fake.
I finished the book and felt like it was completely wrong. I actually can't stop thinking about the ending and how wrong it felt.
...spoilers...
Everything about Blue Springs is off outside the Falling Children world Libby has created. It felt like the author had peppered the entire book with clues that it was not real, could not be real, save inside Libby's mind.
Rosemary having the exact same cancer Libby originally thought she had
Peanut having an identical origin story to Everly
Everly being the password
All the alarming parallels with other characters
The English class lesson on unreliable narrators
Libby constantly hearing things that would be in her own apartment
The absolute ubiquity of the Falling Children merchandise and books. Such as the fact that we have every child on a plane reading or being read these books. (Especially when it is suggested that it's been a year since the last book was released. )
The penultimate scene in the hospital where Peanut "realizes" she isn't "real"
and Libby is assuring her she "is"
And then to have it end with Libby giving Peanut full retroactive author credit for the entire book series and moving to a quiet life in the apparently very real Blue Springs Colorado felt fake.
I finished the book and felt like it was completely wrong. I actually can't stop thinking about the ending and how wrong it felt.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 16, 2024
I loved this sweet, funny, and poignant novel that imagines the life of a reclusive bestselling children’s book series author (a la JK Rowling and the Harry Potter series). Libby (aka FT Goldhero) is 5 published books into her 6-book series when she has trouble remembering how to finish the last book. Trouble remembering a lot of things, as she has just been diagnosed with early-onset dementia. Her readers young and old are clamoring for the final book…or her head (it’s social media at its finest). Penelope “Peanut” Brixton, 11, one of the series’ many loyal fans, offers to help FT finish the long-overdue book. The book speeds on from there with all the angst and snarkiness you’d expect from classrooms of pre-teens and from grownups behaving badly. Libby’s decline is handled with a deft balance of sensitivity and humor, especially when we are inside Libby’s head. It’s a fun story that’s also about social anxiety, keeping secrets, forgiveness, family, and letting go.
It’s not for young children, due to discussions of suicide, dementia, and teen pregnancy. Instead, it’s for all of the now-adults ever touched by the Harry Potter series. So Much Fun!
My thanks to the author, publisher, producer, and #NetGalley for early access to the excellently narrated audiobook for review purposes. And happy publication day today, Oct 15, 2024.
It’s not for young children, due to discussions of suicide, dementia, and teen pregnancy. Instead, it’s for all of the now-adults ever touched by the Harry Potter series. So Much Fun!
My thanks to the author, publisher, producer, and #NetGalley for early access to the excellently narrated audiobook for review purposes. And happy publication day today, Oct 15, 2024.
October 10, 2024
My disappointment in this book lies squarely on the shoulders of the marketing department. This is not the cross generational friendship story I expected based on the summary. Instead it was a young adult fantasy book about a girl who escapes her own reality through the world of a fictional series. For what I was expecting, there was way too much time spent on the aspects of the book series and its characters. I wanted more about Libby and Peanut, their realities, and their relationship. Top it off with a completely unbelievable ending and this felt like a huge missed opportunity. The wrong readers are going to be drawn to this book based on the summary and categorization. Tell your young adult reading friends who loved The Wishing Game about this book, because this is perfect if that is what you are wanting to read!
Thanks to NetGalley and Sourcebooks for a copy of the book. This review is my own opinion.
Thanks to NetGalley and Sourcebooks for a copy of the book. This review is my own opinion.
March 15, 2025
An incredibly moving debut about an anonymous popular children's author with early onset dementia who is struggling to finish the last book in the series.
Faced with a harrowing diagnosis and a spiraling ability to remember ordinary day to day things, Libby gets the idea to pair up with one of her young super fans, travelling to her small town with her loyal canine companion.
What follows is a family drama, a heartwarming friendship and a beautiful story of forgiveness and redemption. Perfect for fans of books like The brilliant life of Eudora Honeysett.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital and audio copy in exchange for my honest review.
⚠️CW: suicide attempt, parental abandonment, depression
Faced with a harrowing diagnosis and a spiraling ability to remember ordinary day to day things, Libby gets the idea to pair up with one of her young super fans, travelling to her small town with her loyal canine companion.
What follows is a family drama, a heartwarming friendship and a beautiful story of forgiveness and redemption. Perfect for fans of books like The brilliant life of Eudora Honeysett.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital and audio copy in exchange for my honest review.
⚠️CW: suicide attempt, parental abandonment, depression
October 14, 2024
Libby Lost and Found by Stephanie Booth is amazing. I was blind-sided by how much I enjoyed this book. It mixed the devastation of dementia with small-town hero and family drama - wrapped it up with love and tied with hope. The storytelling and characters were interesting and well thought out. Thank you to NetGalley and RBmedia for the early release of the audiobook. The narrator, Mia Barron, did an excellent job. Would recommend to anyone who needs a pallet cleanser after a long string of intense thrillers.
February 2, 2025
BAD BAD BAD. SO MUCH BAD.
This is written like an 8 year old trying to write a middle grade book, but added cussing to consider it adult.
Nothing was interesting. Nothing was valuable. Nothing ever really clicked. Side characters are useless. Main characters are unlikable. Maybe I’m being really harsh but I really really hated reading this book. Maybe one of the worst written books I’ve ever read?
Nothing was believable and nothing was written as if Booth has any experience?? It was dreadful and uncompelling and truly brings absolutely nothing to the table.
There was truly nothing I liked or cared about in this entire book. It was almost written like a sitcom of random spurts of things happening that don’t really move anything forward with no real moral or resolution. I cannot believe I wasted so much of my time reading this book!!!!
Booth, if you write another book I’m willing to try again and see if I’m just in a bad mood or if I really have beef with your writing talent.
This is written like an 8 year old trying to write a middle grade book, but added cussing to consider it adult.
Nothing was interesting. Nothing was valuable. Nothing ever really clicked. Side characters are useless. Main characters are unlikable. Maybe I’m being really harsh but I really really hated reading this book. Maybe one of the worst written books I’ve ever read?
Nothing was believable and nothing was written as if Booth has any experience?? It was dreadful and uncompelling and truly brings absolutely nothing to the table.
There was truly nothing I liked or cared about in this entire book. It was almost written like a sitcom of random spurts of things happening that don’t really move anything forward with no real moral or resolution. I cannot believe I wasted so much of my time reading this book!!!!
Booth, if you write another book I’m willing to try again and see if I’m just in a bad mood or if I really have beef with your writing talent.
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