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Krista's avatar

Your newsletters are always such a joy to read💕

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Lizzie C's avatar

The kids boo-ing 🤣 Best audience ever

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Leah Koenig's avatar

Yeah, Oak Park! I grew up there and can confirm that Book Table is awesome (even though I miss the old Barbara's Books that used to be across the street). And that the elementary schools are amazing.

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Lori M's avatar

This book tour is pure magic!✨

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Kiley Delaney's avatar

This is so lovely! The Book Table was my local bookstore growing up and it made me so happy to see you feature it here - it is truly the best, and I always swing by whenever I am in town visiting my parents 💕

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Olivia Watkins's avatar

Well I came here to comment about how much I too love my hometown bookstore Book Table only to find myself replying to a comment from one of the gals who moved into my childhood home! (Hi Kiley it’s Nora’s sister Olivia)

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Kiley Delaney's avatar

Hi Olivia!! Wow, what a small world - this is so fun

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Emma Straub's avatar

Love this so much 😍

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Cindy  Smith's avatar

I have been following your blog for awhile now and just today realized that Peter Straub was your father!!! Another favorite author of mine. Talent definitely runs in your family!

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Kim B's avatar

I just love the conversation you had with Linda. That is life-giving.

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Carson Ellis's avatar

Is that why Gonzo the muppet is called that? Is he a goose??

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Sammelendez's avatar

It’s with an “a”, ganso :)

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Emma Straub's avatar

Yes, thank you! And yes, I assume so! Gonzo the ganso!

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Unha Engels's avatar

I love that you collaborated with your mom.

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PeggyP's avatar

Those shoes are perfection.

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Marguerite's avatar

Awesome!! Glad it was a successful day for you, your mom, Irving Elementary students and for Joel. What a treat for Deanna to be with you and your mom again and for the class to receive signed copies from Gaga herself!

Did any student ask Susan if the Gaga ball game was named after her or vice versa?

Can’t wait to read your book. Perhaps we should buy it from our local independent bookseller, The Lion’s Mouth, in Green Bay.. Would it be a good baby shower gift?

Marguerite Blecha, aka Nonnie, not Gaga😉

P.S. Perhaps Joel should have used the GOLD fanny pack while entertaining celebrities😉

Great dinner choice. I love Lou Malnati’s!

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Emma Straub's avatar

GOOD JOB ON JOEL, NONNIE! HE IS THE GREATEST! BRAVO BRAVO!

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Hetty Lui McKinnon's avatar

I am finding immeasurable joy in this book tour journal and in your matchy matchy suits.

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