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Jessie Raye's avatar

Matilda is such a comfort movie for me. Watching it again as an adult is so different and even more magical.

I loved her so much because I was her.

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caitlyn's avatar

It is! And reading the book is also so comforting 🤎

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Jessie Raye's avatar

I still have my book from when I was a kid and bought it at the scholastic book fair. It’s all worn in and soft because I have read it so many times.

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Lucia Sawh's avatar

Omg I literally just commented this. Same. 🥹 she’s my hero.

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Jessie Raye's avatar

like using the power of your mind and literature to manifest your dream reality/home/education opportunities/family??? okay matilda…go off.

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Caroline's avatar

Oh hey, look at that, I'm first. I've been enjoying reading. I've been so excited since I purchased my first book... I've been excited and even planning to buy a bookshelf... Anyway I love love your posts especially when you say "I love you".. well, I love you too <3

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caitlyn's avatar

Awe, thank you so much! 🤎🤎 which book did you end up getting? I’m glad you’re here ☺️

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Caroline's avatar

Thank you!🤎I bought "say you swear" by Meagan Brandy.. and a friend gifted me "The mountain is you"

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caitlyn's avatar

Ooh I love that! 🥰

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hannah's avatar

have been torn about whether to utilise blinkist but hearing you say it's benefitted you - i'm going to give it a try!

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caitlyn's avatar

It’s really helpful! I just wish they had more books in their library but I’m hoping they expand soon 🤎 do the free trial first to make sure you like it

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Izzy | The Sunday Reads's avatar

The goldfinch was amazing. I'd love to reread it someday very slowly and intentionally.

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caitlyn's avatar

I’m actually rereading the last half again because I didn’t get everything I needed out of it 🤎

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Madeleine's avatar

I so agree with your point about rereading books! I'm trying to be more slow and intentional with my reading and not feel stressed about all the books I haven't yet gotten to. Lovely list, as always!

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caitlyn's avatar

Thank you so much 🤎🤎

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cupofteaplease's avatar

I'm always so excited for your posts so thank you for sharing 🩷🩷 your coffee cake looks absolutely divine

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caitlyn's avatar

Thank you so much for your support! 🤎

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Gabriella's avatar

I met Fran walking down 8th Ave one very hot summers day a few years ago. She was in her trademark suit and very kind in her way to a sweaty and fawning me

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caitlyn's avatar

That’s iconic. I think I’d stop dead in my tracks if I saw her 😂

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Suzanne Heyn's avatar

Rereading influential books from your youth is so underrated. I recently read Dharma Bums by Jack Kerouac for the first time since high school. The book was hugely influential in my desire to write about my life experiences from a spiritual perspective. This time around, I definitely had a different perspective of the book itself, but it helped me understand myself better, too. It felt like sitting down with my younger self for a chat over coffee. The entire experience was invigorating, reconnecting me to my original creative impulse and desires. So powerful. I wish more people spoke about returning to formative works!

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Lucia Sawh's avatar

Will forever be re-watching the original Matilda 🥹

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