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Jun 3Liked by Becca Freeman

One of my current favorite things is watching you cheer on Olivia during her book release. Women supporting women is just the BEST!

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I am so so so excited for her and all that this week (and this summer) brings!

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Jun 3Liked by Becca Freeman

This months books are INSANE. I’m so excited for all my preorders to roll in.

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It will be fun (/humbling) to see how many times I have preordered some of these

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My credit card’s favorite game

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margo! margo! margo!

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Sick summer release schedule. We’re so blessed 😇

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Jun 3Liked by Becca Freeman

Listening to the podcast a few weeks ago and I’ve broken my Instagram addiction! I’m trying to go only weekends

I cannot wait for Olivia’s book but I’m also looking forward to the newest Housemaid book next week. In not so new releases, I have Real Americans queued on my kindle

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OMG! I can't really take any credit (all Leslie), but am so proud of this!!! And same re: Real Americans. I need to get out of my book rut and then it is one of my tippity top next reads.

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Jun 3Liked by Becca Freeman

Thank you! I didn’t actually do anything to dramatic (if my strategy is beneficial to anyone else) but I stopped following anyone that “didn’t bring me joy” (if I roll my eyes at what they post, quickly scroll through stories, don’t actually “know them”- unfollow (I still follow a few “strangers” but more intentionally follow)

And I started delaying the time I “allowed” myself to check in. After noon was my first goal and it just got progressively later to where it wasn’t an automatic “I’m bored” reaction

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Stolen focus changed my life last year. But then I forgot everything I read and now I need to re-read again.

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Yeah, I can see myself revisiting it. Also Leslie had a broader list, so maybe I'll save those until I forget about this and need a new nudge.

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Jun 3Liked by Becca Freeman

Loved the release list, so many books that look amazing 👀

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I aim to keep your TBR list stocked.

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I definitely want to read The Ministry of Time, I've heard so many talking about it lately. And I had no idea that We Were Liars was getting an adaption -- now I need to reread to prepare 😅

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I think I rather be surprised. I remember the big twist, but not much else since it's been so long. I'm ready to go into the adaptation with fresh eyes.

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reading Ministry of Time now and loving it!! I liked Rufi Thorpe's Knockout Queen when it was a BOTM pick so might have to check out that new one!

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I need to go back and read her backcatalog, that's how much Margo impressed me

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I'm so excited for Summer book releases after feeling like winter was a let down. I was just telling a coworker that this is really turning out to be a big year for book to TV adaptations!

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I'm definitely more of a summer season gal - give me all the beachy romcoms.

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Read Stolen Focus a few years ago, it was sooooo good. Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport was another great one.

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Ooooh, I'll have to tee that up in my audiobook queue.

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Jun 3Liked by Becca Freeman

So full of good stuff! Thanks!

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So excited to read Ministry of Time!! But also struggling to understand seeing the words chaste and Bridgerton Season 1 in the same sentence... pre-wedding perhaps?

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Yes exactly. Like no physical content, so chaste.... until it IS NOT.

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This is super random but wasn’t there a book you said was “White Lotus” combined with something else?

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Christina Lauren - The Paradise Problem. White Lotus meets Pretty Woman meets Succession.

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Thank you! That’s what I thought (based on the cover) but wanted to double check 😊

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My Summer reading list is getting out of control…..

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What a great problem to have!

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If only there was still a free pizza at the end as a reward.

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