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Jan 6, 2023Liked by Elizabeth Holmes

This is awesome I can’t really host but I would like to come and meet fellow Bostonians who are interested in this Royal coverage and don’t think I’m strange for being so into it lol

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Jan 6, 2023Liked by Elizabeth Holmes

So excited to read the book for myself and not get the information through sound bites and others filters. Likewise, I’m also excited for the thorough and thoughtful discussions that will occur on this platform!

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Jan 6, 2023Liked by Elizabeth Holmes

Thank you for doing this. Your thoughtful consideration is much appreciated. I agree with you that it is best to read the book before making comments. Thank you!

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Jan 6, 2023Liked by Elizabeth Holmes

Like you, I'll be listening to the audiobook. I always love autobiographies/memoirs that are self-narrated. Hearing 'Becoming' by Michelle Obama in her own voice was phenomenal. There's something that feels more authentic and connected!

In the same vein, Elizabeth I'm looking forward to your audio SMT. Interspersing the audiobook listen with your in-the-moment SMT sounds incredible. Even one per chapter if you feel so moved 😏

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Jan 7, 2023Liked by Elizabeth Holmes

Aw, or Barnes & Noble 💗

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Jan 7, 2023Liked by Elizabeth Holmes

Thank you, Elizabeth! I love your nuanced takes on the Royals and i can't wait for Tuesday. Also, I love the idea of local book club meet-ups! 💙

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Jan 6, 2023Liked by Elizabeth Holmes

Can’t wait to follow along as I read it and have your knowledgeable takeaways. Also the comments from this community, I know will once again be insightful and considered- the best place on the internet 🙌

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Not sure where to post this, but if anyone is looking to listen to the audio book and doesn't have an Audible account yet, you can sign up for a 30 day free trial now that comes with two free titles! ("Spare" and--a spare! lol) I got on my library waiting list for the hardcopy, but this way I'll be able to start listening right away on Tuesday!

Here is the link: https://www.audible.com/mk/freetrial?adobe_mc_sdid=SDID%3D4100096C34AA455F-58834B4E11BAFDAD%7CMCORGID%3D165958B4533AEE5B0A490D45%40AdobeOrg%7CTS%3D1673109889&adobe_mc_ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F

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So excited to read and hear alllll the thoughts!

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Paid for Elizabeth’s Substack just for book club discussion! Can’t wait to dive in =)

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Elizabeth I was wondering can you narrate all your news letters ? The Substack one is kind of creepy and it would be so much fun to hear it from the expert herself!

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Hi Emily! I'm experimenting with audio for the first time with the release of Spare. If I can get the hang of it, I hope to do a lot more! (Also, is there an automatic Substack narration? I didn't realize!)

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Jan 7, 2023Liked by Elizabeth Holmes

Hi Elizabeth! Yes it’s a mixture between if Apple Maps and Amazon Alexa voices had a baby and they were narrating a space sci fi movie! It would be fun to hear from you or a more upbeat voice. Heck I would even narrate for you for free! It would be nice to have that option but keep you the great work!

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I can't wait to hear about a future Zoom webinar going over this book or even if there are any book club chats. This book and your audio thoughts have been interesting and I'm curious to hear what others think as well.

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Jan 10, 2023·edited Jan 10, 2023

I’ve been planning to subscribe to your substack for months & just have never pulled the trigger. I finally did seeing all of your Spare content on Insta & I just love this space! So many amazing plans for discussing the book! I’m also listening to it & am really excited to participate as much as possible. Yay!!

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Hi Elizabeth! Thank you for creating a book club for this. Looking forward to your thoughts and having a place to discuss the book! I’ll be listening to it on Audible during my morning walks. Can’t wait! 😆💗

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Elizabeth, happy to upgrade my subscription to support you! Your insights and commentary are always so thoughtful. Ready for Spare on Audible and all your SMTs. Thank you. 🙏🏻

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I have pre-ordered on audile. I know this swill make my long runs go fast! Love the book club idea.

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