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Then She Danced
Everyone in Kathleen's life thinks she's crazy when she decides to spend her well-earned summer working in a tiny, dusty attic sorting through old church papers, but the peace and quiet of working alone is exactly what she wants.
She's back home again and happy, or as happy as anyone who's left behind a troubled past can be. She has amazing coworkers, a wonderful best friend, a supportive family, and not one single person in her life who knows what she's been through. So, when Kathleen stumbles across an old French diary written by a battered wife, she connects with the story and Emilie.
Kathleen's life changes when she meets Grant, a gorgeous local man with a past of his own. Their connection is undeniable, even for her, and proves that second chances are possible if she can just leave her past behind.
She's back home again and happy, or as happy as anyone who's left behind a troubled past can be. She has amazing coworkers, a wonderful best friend, a supportive family, and not one single person in her life who knows what she's been through. So, when Kathleen stumbles across an old French diary written by a battered wife, she connects with the story and Emilie.
Kathleen's life changes when she meets Grant, a gorgeous local man with a past of his own. Their connection is undeniable, even for her, and proves that second chances are possible if she can just leave her past behind.
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121 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 9, 2016
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August 5, 2018
DNF at 28%
The writing lacks polish - too many repetitions and adverbs that pulled me out of the story:
Pg 7 With white skin, blue eyes and pale easily freckled skin topped with red hair, she didn't look particularly native. we were already told on the previous page that she lacks skin pigment.
P9 9: ... and had forgotten to hydrate for God knows how long. and further down the page: "God knows it's been as hot as the Devil these last few days.
Pg 28 The barista behind the counter handed her a steaming up and she carefully walked it over to the table, always careful with hot liquid around the pregnant woman. (and why not be careful all the time?)
There were other niggles -
... careful not to rear end any of the extremely slow geriatrics who seemed to be everywhere she looked.
Liela was two years older than Kathleen and already married with a bun in the oven. What a coarse phrase to use. Ugh
A whole paragraph devoted to adoring Nora Robert's romance books (rolls eyes here) in which she describes 'Great Ms. Roberts' as a machine. She pumped out amazing books every few months like clockwork and her books lined Kathleen's shelves in stacks.
What?? Books either line a bookshelf in lines OR they fill a shelf in stacks. Lining a bookshelf in stacks is impossible.
For a while there it seemed like she gone asexual. no comment
"You could go full on lesbian."
"If it were an option I would have gone that way long ago, believe me. Although I can't imagine Stephenville having a thriving lesbian community." (and then we have the obligatory lesbians complete with multiple piercings, sitting at a table in the cafe) no comment
... by an artist whose work hung downstairs in the Museum and at other, more la de da Museums... err.. did anyone proof read this? Anyone? It's la-di-da
... and a set of silver that had no name attached to the case. The set was old and needed shining but she was almost 100% sure they were real silver and worth a pretty penny. She made a note in her phone to pick up some Quick Shine or whatever it was you used to make old silver pretty again.
By this stage I was laughing. A set of what? Candelabra? Toothpicks? Fish knives? Snuff boxes? And tarnished silver doesn't need 'shining' - it need polishing. As for being almost 100% sure (rolls eyes again - you are either 100% sure or not) surely there would be silver marks?
She gets hit by a truck and ends up with a twelve inch bruise across her sternum and a deep throb that would take a few days to fade but she doesn't get medical advice. Idiot.
Her ex husband is referred to as the Ex.
There are eleven mentions of Diet Pepsi.
The writing is dull and without any depth and needs serious proofreading and editing.
I gave up at 28%.
The writing lacks polish - too many repetitions and adverbs that pulled me out of the story:
Pg 7 With white skin, blue eyes and pale easily freckled skin topped with red hair, she didn't look particularly native. we were already told on the previous page that she lacks skin pigment.
P9 9: ... and had forgotten to hydrate for God knows how long. and further down the page: "God knows it's been as hot as the Devil these last few days.
Pg 28 The barista behind the counter handed her a steaming up and she carefully walked it over to the table, always careful with hot liquid around the pregnant woman. (and why not be careful all the time?)
There were other niggles -
... careful not to rear end any of the extremely slow geriatrics who seemed to be everywhere she looked.
Liela was two years older than Kathleen and already married with a bun in the oven. What a coarse phrase to use. Ugh
A whole paragraph devoted to adoring Nora Robert's romance books (rolls eyes here) in which she describes 'Great Ms. Roberts' as a machine. She pumped out amazing books every few months like clockwork and her books lined Kathleen's shelves in stacks.
What?? Books either line a bookshelf in lines OR they fill a shelf in stacks. Lining a bookshelf in stacks is impossible.
For a while there it seemed like she gone asexual. no comment
"You could go full on lesbian."
"If it were an option I would have gone that way long ago, believe me. Although I can't imagine Stephenville having a thriving lesbian community." (and then we have the obligatory lesbians complete with multiple piercings, sitting at a table in the cafe) no comment
... by an artist whose work hung downstairs in the Museum and at other, more la de da Museums... err.. did anyone proof read this? Anyone? It's la-di-da
... and a set of silver that had no name attached to the case. The set was old and needed shining but she was almost 100% sure they were real silver and worth a pretty penny. She made a note in her phone to pick up some Quick Shine or whatever it was you used to make old silver pretty again.
By this stage I was laughing. A set of what? Candelabra? Toothpicks? Fish knives? Snuff boxes? And tarnished silver doesn't need 'shining' - it need polishing. As for being almost 100% sure (rolls eyes again - you are either 100% sure or not) surely there would be silver marks?
She gets hit by a truck and ends up with a twelve inch bruise across her sternum and a deep throb that would take a few days to fade but she doesn't get medical advice. Idiot.
Her ex husband is referred to as the Ex.
There are eleven mentions of Diet Pepsi.
The writing is dull and without any depth and needs serious proofreading and editing.
I gave up at 28%.
June 16, 2018
Then She Danced is the first in the Islander Romance series and it certainly doesn't disappoint at all. This book is so well written that you don't want to put it down and when you're done you have the "book hangover" because it is just that good.
Though Kathleen has wonderful friends and family, no one quite gets why she wants to go through all of these musty papers of the church. She finds a diary written in French about a local lady and how she was a battered wife. Kathleen finds herself immersed and starts translating the story of Emilie, feeling a strong connection to this woman. Most don't realize everything that Kathleen has been through and why she is shutting herself off from the world.
Then she meets Grant and sparks fly. Will she be able to let go of the past and start something new? Are second chances a real thing?
Read this and find out. You won't regret it.
Though Kathleen has wonderful friends and family, no one quite gets why she wants to go through all of these musty papers of the church. She finds a diary written in French about a local lady and how she was a battered wife. Kathleen finds herself immersed and starts translating the story of Emilie, feeling a strong connection to this woman. Most don't realize everything that Kathleen has been through and why she is shutting herself off from the world.
Then she meets Grant and sparks fly. Will she be able to let go of the past and start something new? Are second chances a real thing?
Read this and find out. You won't regret it.
November 9, 2016
Then She Danced by Janice Godin doesn't need extravagant plot-lines or high-octane over-the-top drama to reel its readers in, it relies entirely on the beautiful connection between our main protagonists Kathleen and Grant and the stunning imagery of Newfoundland conjured to mind by Janice's expert use of descriptive language. This is such a sweet romantic tale of a woman trying to overcome her heartbreaking past and a man who discovers love when he believed all was lost. It is a sparkling story of second chances at life, rediscovering yourself, the strength, the peace, the love and it's about learning to not only love again but love yourself.
'She glided across the grass and around the other dancers, her feet skimming the earth and lifting high in intricate patterns that mimicked the movement of animals and birds. Her arms lifted high and swung low, trailing her shawl as she danced, completely free of restraint and fear.'
What I enjoyed in particular was the little sub-plot involving some historical letters and learning more about the people who had penned them and the emotions and turmoil and intricate feelings and obstacles involved back then. Another very good reason to read this book is the lack of explicit sex scenes. I'm not going to lie, I fricking love a torrid, x-rated, headboard-banging sex scene but there is something so refreshing and lovely about a fade to black bedroom scene, you're forced to use your imagination and it doesn't cheapen the connection and deeper feelings forming in Kathleen and Grant's relationship. We get to experience the core of them rather than worrying it's a simple case of lust. Then She Danced is beautifully written, like I said in the beginning, it doesn't rely on unrealistic unnecessary drama, it is emotive, concentrating solely on characterisation and the progression of that character, reminiscent of Nora Roberts earlier work. If you're tired of the same over-used NA template and want a more mature type of love story then certainly pick up this book.
'She glided across the grass and around the other dancers, her feet skimming the earth and lifting high in intricate patterns that mimicked the movement of animals and birds. Her arms lifted high and swung low, trailing her shawl as she danced, completely free of restraint and fear.'
What I enjoyed in particular was the little sub-plot involving some historical letters and learning more about the people who had penned them and the emotions and turmoil and intricate feelings and obstacles involved back then. Another very good reason to read this book is the lack of explicit sex scenes. I'm not going to lie, I fricking love a torrid, x-rated, headboard-banging sex scene but there is something so refreshing and lovely about a fade to black bedroom scene, you're forced to use your imagination and it doesn't cheapen the connection and deeper feelings forming in Kathleen and Grant's relationship. We get to experience the core of them rather than worrying it's a simple case of lust. Then She Danced is beautifully written, like I said in the beginning, it doesn't rely on unrealistic unnecessary drama, it is emotive, concentrating solely on characterisation and the progression of that character, reminiscent of Nora Roberts earlier work. If you're tired of the same over-used NA template and want a more mature type of love story then certainly pick up this book.
November 5, 2016
Kathleen has had a bad marriage end. She married a man who she was head over heals for. Unfortunately he was abusive to her!
She moves back to her childhood town where she takes a job at the local museum. As she is cataloguing some antique pieces for the museum exhibit she comes across a diary about a woman in the 40s that is also trapped in an abusive relationship with her husband.
Everything is great. She meets a new guy and is head over heals!! Everything is just perfect... too perfect??
This is my first read by this author and it was wonderful! I love that the story is set in Canada. With stores I know like Canadian Tire and Tim Horton's.
I will definitely read more by this author!!
She moves back to her childhood town where she takes a job at the local museum. As she is cataloguing some antique pieces for the museum exhibit she comes across a diary about a woman in the 40s that is also trapped in an abusive relationship with her husband.
Everything is great. She meets a new guy and is head over heals!! Everything is just perfect... too perfect??
This is my first read by this author and it was wonderful! I love that the story is set in Canada. With stores I know like Canadian Tire and Tim Horton's.
I will definitely read more by this author!!
January 8, 2017
This was a delightful book. The description of the captivating Newfoundland landscape and community drew me in, from the vistas to the dusty attic where the heroine spent her days. This book probes the inner workings of a woman's soul in a touching and heartfelt way. For more of my thoughts, check out my Video Book Chat
January 23, 2020
Then She Danced, by Janice Godin, definitely ranks as one of the best romances I’ve read in the past year.
It takes place in Newfoundland, Canada and tells the story of Kathleen King, a woman of mixed heritage, being half French and half Mi’kmaq (pronounced 'meeg mah'), but with her pale skin, dark blue eyes and red curly hair, she doesn’t look particularly Native American. She’s been divorced for several years from an abusive ex-husband and has moved back to her home town to be close to family.
Kathleen is a teacher who has taken a job over the summer cataloging the contents of the attic above the local Mi’kmaq Heritage Museum, which also houses the offices of the Bay St. George Mi’kmaq Band Council. Due to the extremely hot summer and the stifling heat in the attic, she has been authorized to purchase a room air conditioner. As she’s carting it out to her car, a pickup truck starts backing up and accidentally hits her cart. The driver is Grant Benoit, a tall handsome man whom the author describes as looking like Shemar Moore, only Native. He jumps out and apologizes profusely to Kathleen and offers to call the police or an ambulance. Since she felt she was only bruised, she declined, but did accept his card showing that he is an electrician. He also gets her number and calls her later that evening and offers to install the air conditioner for her the next day. And the romance takes off from there.
The author has done a fantastic job of describing the landscape and areas in which the story takes place. She described it so well that I looked it up on Google maps and could easily see some of the features myself. She has also described the Mi’kmaq Native people, some of their beliefs and tribal culture, which added to my enjoyment of the book. Another thing I particularly liked about the book was how the author described the relationship between Kathleen and Grant, in all its ups and downs and without all of the graphic blow-by-blow sex. I guess if you really like that type of book, then this book might be a little tame for you. But it’s one heck of a story and one that I highly recommend!
Because this book was an ARC, there were a number of incorrect words up through Chapter 14. There may have been more after that, but I didn't catch them. Hopefully these errors have been fixed.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
It takes place in Newfoundland, Canada and tells the story of Kathleen King, a woman of mixed heritage, being half French and half Mi’kmaq (pronounced 'meeg mah'), but with her pale skin, dark blue eyes and red curly hair, she doesn’t look particularly Native American. She’s been divorced for several years from an abusive ex-husband and has moved back to her home town to be close to family.
Kathleen is a teacher who has taken a job over the summer cataloging the contents of the attic above the local Mi’kmaq Heritage Museum, which also houses the offices of the Bay St. George Mi’kmaq Band Council. Due to the extremely hot summer and the stifling heat in the attic, she has been authorized to purchase a room air conditioner. As she’s carting it out to her car, a pickup truck starts backing up and accidentally hits her cart. The driver is Grant Benoit, a tall handsome man whom the author describes as looking like Shemar Moore, only Native. He jumps out and apologizes profusely to Kathleen and offers to call the police or an ambulance. Since she felt she was only bruised, she declined, but did accept his card showing that he is an electrician. He also gets her number and calls her later that evening and offers to install the air conditioner for her the next day. And the romance takes off from there.
The author has done a fantastic job of describing the landscape and areas in which the story takes place. She described it so well that I looked it up on Google maps and could easily see some of the features myself. She has also described the Mi’kmaq Native people, some of their beliefs and tribal culture, which added to my enjoyment of the book. Another thing I particularly liked about the book was how the author described the relationship between Kathleen and Grant, in all its ups and downs and without all of the graphic blow-by-blow sex. I guess if you really like that type of book, then this book might be a little tame for you. But it’s one heck of a story and one that I highly recommend!
Because this book was an ARC, there were a number of incorrect words up through Chapter 14. There may have been more after that, but I didn't catch them. Hopefully these errors have been fixed.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 16, 2017
'Then She Danced' is an intriguing fictional story of love, pain and spousal abuse involving various families living in small Newfoundland towns. The author, Janice Godin, uses her protagonist Kathleen to, not only tell her own story, but to delve into the stories of women in the past, Emilie and Mary, and women in the present, Tracey. Kathleen suffered some very traumatic pain in her life and struggles to find release from her past. While working on archiving in a museum, she finds an extremely interesting journal. Through translating the journal and through meeting Grant in a parking lot, her life takes a turn for the better and 'then she dances'.
This is a great read and made even more interesting by the description of various unique places in Newfoundland and by the local dialect of the people. This is my first read by this author and I received it as part of a special giveaway. I will definitely read more by this author. Thank you, Janice Godin.
This is a great read and made even more interesting by the description of various unique places in Newfoundland and by the local dialect of the people. This is my first read by this author and I received it as part of a special giveaway. I will definitely read more by this author. Thank you, Janice Godin.
May 25, 2017
This touching story is set in Newfoundland and follows two people, Emilie in the late 1940s, and Kathleen in the present day. Both women were connected in that they both had abusive marriages. This book is about love and growth, tears and happiness and healing. I was so deeply affected and moved by this story, I had my own laughter and tears. Janice Godin is new to me and I found her writing to be so wonderful with outstanding descriptions that I could picture easily what was happening at various times. I could picture the room Kathleen worked in, and I could picture the Pow Wow and the dance and hear the drums and singing. I definitely recommend this excellent and well-written story. I am looking forward to seeing more from this author.
June 25, 2018
I loved this book! A story akin to a Sparks romance, Then She Danced had me glued to every page from start to finish.
I loved Kathleen's story! She was a strong, independent woman, trying to put her life back together after a horrific marriage. Her strength and development while finding her way back to herself is admirable.
The relationship between Kathleen and Grant, while fast paced at times, went through its own myriad of challenges, ultimately persevering in the end.
The story of Emilie and Mary, and how even after 70 years later they played a role in Kathleen's recovery wad a nice heartfelt touch.
Overall very well written and I cannot wait for the next book in this series!
I loved Kathleen's story! She was a strong, independent woman, trying to put her life back together after a horrific marriage. Her strength and development while finding her way back to herself is admirable.
The relationship between Kathleen and Grant, while fast paced at times, went through its own myriad of challenges, ultimately persevering in the end.
The story of Emilie and Mary, and how even after 70 years later they played a role in Kathleen's recovery wad a nice heartfelt touch.
Overall very well written and I cannot wait for the next book in this series!
October 18, 2019
Picked this up as a free ebook on amazon.fr and didn't realize it was set in Newfoundland until I started reading it. This was a pleasant surprise since I left the province 28 years ago and I find myself missing it more and more. So, I wanted to like this book but I had a hard time getting into the story so it took me two weeks to finish it. The story was okay, but it didn't really feel like Newfoundland to me for some reason except for the mention of the towns. Perhaps this is just the fact that I left almost 30 years ago and that I'm from the east coast, not the west coast and that I know very little of the Mi'kmaq.
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January 20, 2020I absolutely loved this story. Kathleen moved home after an abusive marriage and she kept to herself without telling anyone what had happened. After meeting Grant in a parking lot accident, she started to feel again. Her summer job was cataloging the attic of a museum and it helped her immensely. When a message from her ex sent her into a tailspin, she reacted by pulling back again. I loved how she got pulled back into her happy place, first with a hug and then dancing at the PowWow event. The end was so touching - it was beautiful
April 16, 2018
A musty attic, old books, old stories and old hurts can lead to a new life! With high hopes for Kathleen I kept turning the pages faster and faster, this wonderfully written book kept me smiling, laughing, crying and moving until the very end. A must read for a touching tale!
October 2, 2019
Loved the intertwined stories, looking forward to reading more from this author.
November 4, 2016
I found this story to be well written, with a storyline deep enough to keep You enthralled. I could not put it down once I started, it was such that I needed to know what was going to happen. I truly enjoyed this journey, with all its intricacies. With its beautiful telling of not only the panoramic views, but with the inclusion of the tribal customs and events native to the area.
I enjoyed the inclusion of the past as read from the diary of another, it added a different yet familiar accounting of lives living in the same area as the heroine is living today.
"Then She Danced" by Janice Godin is a enchanting story set in Canada, both past and present.
When Kathleen moves back "home", she immerses herself into her work. No time for close friendships or even romance. She hides away from everyone, even her own family with who she was once very close.
While cataloging items and books for the Museum she works for, she finds a rare jewel, a personal diary of a woman who's life somewhat mirrors her own, yet in a different time.
As she translates this diary from French to English she becomes intrigued on what may have become of the individuals in the stories. Kathleen finds a need to find the women in the diary and it becomes a mission for her.
Along the way she meets an amazing man, Grant. He is everything she ever dreamed of in a man. Tall, handsome, gracious and kind, a true gentleman in every aspect. But will her past come between them? Will Kathleen allow what she has lived through spoil her chance at true love? Will she find the path she needs to free herself and begin to heal?
Follow along in "Then She Danced" to see where this author will take you, a true heartfelt journey!
I enjoyed the inclusion of the past as read from the diary of another, it added a different yet familiar accounting of lives living in the same area as the heroine is living today.
"Then She Danced" by Janice Godin is a enchanting story set in Canada, both past and present.
When Kathleen moves back "home", she immerses herself into her work. No time for close friendships or even romance. She hides away from everyone, even her own family with who she was once very close.
While cataloging items and books for the Museum she works for, she finds a rare jewel, a personal diary of a woman who's life somewhat mirrors her own, yet in a different time.
As she translates this diary from French to English she becomes intrigued on what may have become of the individuals in the stories. Kathleen finds a need to find the women in the diary and it becomes a mission for her.
Along the way she meets an amazing man, Grant. He is everything she ever dreamed of in a man. Tall, handsome, gracious and kind, a true gentleman in every aspect. But will her past come between them? Will Kathleen allow what she has lived through spoil her chance at true love? Will she find the path she needs to free herself and begin to heal?
Follow along in "Then She Danced" to see where this author will take you, a true heartfelt journey!
November 11, 2016
Then She Danced was absolutely beautiful. Kathleen is on a huge journey of self discovery and finds it in an unusual place. This kind of story always intrigues me because an author has to write not one story, but two. Within these pages we fall madly in love with Kathleen and Grant's romance while also being told the mesmerizing story of another woman from years gone by. Grant is the kind of guy every woman wants. He is strong, understanding and passionate and Kathleen, though she is learning about herself, she is still a survivor, strong and very smart. Even though this book is full of sexual tension and a huge dose of lust from both sides the sex is faded out and it does not take away from the book. I liked this because it kept the focus on the story and not how spectacular Grant and Kathleen are between the sheets. I highly recommend this book for it's amazing story. I think everyone should fall in love with Grant and Kathleen!
December 5, 2016
Though everyone in Kathleen’s life thinks she’s crazy, Kathleen is finding her way through the summer by working in a dusty attic. The peace she finds becomes what she’s always needed. Now that she has found her way home she sees the wonderful friends and family she has but none of them know what truly happened to her. Soon her life unexpectedly changes and love falls in her lap. But will she let her past let her push her new future away or will she work through her pain and open herself.
I really love the transformation of this story. Kathleen’s character truly grows. The reader will feel the pain that she goes through as the tough decisions she makes alter her future. I also loved the diary aspect of this story. It was the real catalyst that made the change happen. The story itself was multi-dimensional and intense. It drew me in and really brought out emotions that only a wonderfully written story can.
I really love the transformation of this story. Kathleen’s character truly grows. The reader will feel the pain that she goes through as the tough decisions she makes alter her future. I also loved the diary aspect of this story. It was the real catalyst that made the change happen. The story itself was multi-dimensional and intense. It drew me in and really brought out emotions that only a wonderfully written story can.
November 9, 2016
This is a deep story which is well written, and I was intrigued throughout, with the descriptive manner in which this author portrays the story. This is told in the past and present with the use of a diary, and is set in Canada. This is the story of Kathleen and Grant, who have a great connection between them. No spoilers from me though, you really don’t want to miss out on reading this for yourself!
Congratulations Janice, you have done an amazing job with this storyline. I recommend for all readers!
Congratulations Janice, you have done an amazing job with this storyline. I recommend for all readers!
December 7, 2016
I loved the background of this story. It is set in Canada, which being a Canadian, I love her outlook and description of Newfoundland. It was great. On to the story, it was also beautiful. Janice didn’t create just one story. She created two, that worked perfectly together. This is a story about a woman finding herself, and a perfect man comes along. Can she accept him and forget her past? Can she move forward to have a chance at love? You will love this beautiful story that will keep you completely enthralled.
November 13, 2016
Then She Danced is a 'real' love story. It doesn't rely on action, adventure, or sex. It relies on emotions, and characters.
We see Kathleen and Grant's relationship, but at the same time, we experience another story through an old journal.
Kathleen and Grant's present and past could be anyone's story, so it is relatable.
I've never had the urge to visit Newfoundland, but Then She Danced changed my perspective.
We see Kathleen and Grant's relationship, but at the same time, we experience another story through an old journal.
Kathleen and Grant's present and past could be anyone's story, so it is relatable.
I've never had the urge to visit Newfoundland, but Then She Danced changed my perspective.
November 4, 2016
I've never really read a book in this exact genre, and I absolutely LOVED it! While reading my emotions went on a whirl between laughter and tears. I couldn't stop reading! I had to know what was going to happen next.
Great job, Janice! I can't wait for your next one!
Great job, Janice! I can't wait for your next one!
November 21, 2016
Loved this book!
February 6, 2021
Likeable characters and a satisfying story. Decidedly Canadian tale set in Newfoundland and it has a parallel tale from a journal running through it. Rich character growth.
May 20, 2018
Then She Danced was a beautifully written love story. I was hooked from page one, so hooked I read until 4AM, non-stop. Kathleen was so strong, so much who many of us actually are, concealers, hiding the pain and coping alone. Read this life changing story to see Kathleen overcome her inner fears and anxiety of her haunting past with the help of those who love her the most. I will be re-reading this story, again and again. You should too! This book is that book that gets you back into the reading groove if you've fallen flat for a while. I recommend reading this book with a blanket, some tea and starting before 10pm!
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