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Nancy Gartenman
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Nancy
West Seneca New York
USA
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Posted - Mar 21 2023 :  11:12:06 AM  Show Profile

I WAS LOOKING AT SOME OF MY OLDER BOOKS AND DECIDED TO RE-READ 'the GRAPES OF WRATH. BY JOHN STEINBECK. I read it so long ago that I thought I might get more out of it on a second read. You know, years ago three small kids, ETC, I probably didn't give it my full attention.
The book is pretty fragile , copyright 1939, don't recall where I got it from. It would be nice to be sitting on the porch and reading this, but not quiet yet.


NANCY JO

Red Tractor Girl
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Winnie
Gainesville Fl
USA
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Posted - Mar 21 2023 :  11:50:24 AM  Show Profile
I love old books too! I think a re-read of the Grapes of Wrath is a great idea because it is a story that never grows stale to read over and over. Such a classic too! I love your oldies book nook!!

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levisgrammy
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Denise
Beavercreek Ohio
USA
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Posted - Mar 21 2023 :  1:27:20 PM  Show Profile
I recognize lots of familiar books on your shelf. I have some of the same. I was just doing some spring cleaning today thinking I had better read some of the ones I have. My to be read pile or list is quite long!
Grapes of Wrath is a great read and one of those classic keepers.

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Dreamer42
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April
Central Oregon
USA
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Posted - Mar 21 2023 :  2:12:12 PM  Show Profile
Oh, Nancy Jo, there is nothing more special than vintage books. We have a thrift in town who used to carry hundreds of them, sadly, they have none left, not sure if they were all bought out or what. I used to love to spend hours in there, reading each spine, gently going thru their pages, admiring them all. So beautiful. I only have a handful myself. Not yet read, but waiting to be! :-)

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Nancy Gartenman
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Nancy
West Seneca New York
USA
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Posted - Mar 22 2023 :  05:09:57 AM  Show Profile
April, I do the same thing, always looking for old books at thrift stores and yard sales and church basement sales. Sometimes I find things in them, notes or old bookmarks.

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MaryJanesNiece
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Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Mar 22 2023 :  12:51:01 PM  Show Profile
It has probably been close to 20 years since I have read "Grapes of Wrath". I think I am due to re-read it as well. I also liked his book "Of Mice and Men". I still have a copy of that one and should get it out for a re-read. I do agree that with a re-read I may get more out of the story. I think with almost 20 years of growth I will have a different outlook on the stories and a better understanding.

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Jokamartell
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Karen
Kennewick WA
USA
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Posted - Mar 22 2023 :  6:40:05 PM  Show Profile
Love the old books. Nancy Jo, I agree with you about finding things in the books you get. It’s like finding a hidden treasure! :)

Karen :)

To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha
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