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deletedAug 25Liked by Michelle Martin
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Thank you, Madeline! So very kind of you 🤍

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Aug 23Liked by Michelle Martin

Congratulations on many many lovely books years Michelle! Meeting your ‘bookseller’ is such a fun post concept - I loved it!

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Thank you, Martha!

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Aug 23Liked by Michelle Martin

Love knowing a little more about you! I strongly resonate with the majority of your recs, and consider your Substack an important part of my book curating process. Thank you so much! Just finished The Couples by Lauren Mackenzie, another win.🏅

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This makes me so happy to hear, Nancy! I’m so glad you enjoyed The Couples. What else have you read and loved lately?

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Michelle!!! This was so fun <3

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Thank you, Eve! ☺️

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Aug 23Liked by Michelle Martin

Books and cats and crochet whoo hoo!

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The best trio ☺️

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Aug 23Liked by Michelle Martin

This is such a clever way to introduce yourself! I had no idea you studied music. My Nana did the same. Studied piano but ended up being a reading teacher. I went to a fine + performing arts magnet middle and high school and focused on studio art but dabbled a bit in piano and dance. It was a really unique experience and I'm grateful for how it molded me. This post convinced me to pick up something by Lizzy Dent soon!

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So cool, Kuleigh! I think even if we don’t end up pursuing the art we study when we’re younger it’s such a great way of learning about and appreciating creativity and beauty that really sticks with you in so many ways as you get older!

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Aug 23Liked by Michelle Martin

CT girlie here! I'm a 203, which one were you? Loved getting to know a bit more about you, Michelle!

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Thanks, Rachel! I’m 860 ☺️

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Aug 23Liked by Michelle Martin

Love your kitties!!!

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I love ‘em too! 😻 do you have kitties at home of your own?

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Aug 23Liked by Michelle Martin

It’s still so crazy to me just how much we have in common! CT -> Boston -> NYC -> Maine! ♥️

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So wild! We have to catch up over a coffee soon ☺️

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Aug 23Liked by Michelle Martin

Is the discount only for new subscribers? Would like to use this chance to move to an annual subscription 🫶

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Hey Carol! It’s for everyone. If you’re already a paid subscriber but want to switch to an annual subscription at the discounted rate, just head to your profile and cancel your current subscription. Then come back to this post, click on the discount link and resubscribe!

It’s a bit of a process, but it’s the best workaround I’ve found until Substack makes it easier ☺️ here are some instructions, too, about canceling: https://support.substack.com/hc/en-us/articles/360037489252-How-do-I-cancel-my-paid-subscription-on-Substack

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Aug 24Liked by Michelle Martin

This worked! 🫶

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Amazing!

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I loved this intro so very much. You are a beautiful writer, photographer and artist! I can’t wait to dig into your top books especially The Country Girls!

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Thank you for the kind words, Sara! They made my day. Please do report back if/when you read The Country Girls!

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Aug 24Liked by Michelle Martin

This was such a fun post, Michelle!! So glad that bookstagram brought us together in NYC ❤️ And I still think about our early Literary League NYC meetings sometimes- we’re still going strong! 🤗

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I love that! I miss those early day meetups, and I’m glad you all have continued on 🤍

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This is a fun post idea, love the bookseller angle and seeing your staff picks:) Someday I will read The Dutch House, that's one of the books I've always wondered about. I'm also a huge cat lover, they are the best reading companions

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They truly are! And I feel like The Dutch House would be right up your alley, Renee!

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Loved your fantasy bookshop aesthetic! It definitely matches mine. ❤️📚❤️

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Aug 27Liked by Michelle Martin

This was so much fun to read! Love the "Staff Recs" shelf :)

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I always loved seeing little glimpses of what you were recommending on your shelves! It's one of my favorite parts of visiting a bookstore ◡̈

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Aug 27Liked by Michelle Martin

I absolutely loved this!! Congrats on two years.

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Thanks, Alisha! I love this little corner of the internet ◡̈

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