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LAS's avatar

Katie, you are a work-at-home mom and we love you for it! All the time and effort you put into BR&B is a huge undertaking and despite the joy it brings us, it’s definitely a job!

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Katie of Beach Reads & Bubbly's avatar

I can’t begin to tell you when your comment means to me!

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Meredith Houska's avatar

AMEN

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Annabel Monaghan's avatar

Soft pants for the win!

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Nicole Walker's avatar

Loving the audio feature of these, and very much appreciate it being in your voice and not the robot version that’s common on Substack. I definitely listened while getting ready, and then chuckled at your note at the end, Thanks for putting this together!

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Michelle's avatar

Your audio was great! Loved it! Can’t wait to hear your dark secret. Lol!.

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Amy's avatar

Katie! I loved listening to this!! And, even though I know this is all fun for you, it’s still so much work on top of being a wife and mother. So I just wanted to thank you. Your account brings me so much joy. And your newsletter has always been my absolute favorite. And for what it’s worth you are never too chatty on stories. It always feels like a FaceTime from a friend. 🩷

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Katie of Beach Reads & Bubbly's avatar

You’ve made my week, Amy!

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Ash W's avatar

Katie it’s imperative to me for you to know that I read the deep end (obsessed with it) and that my dream casting is not a swimmer but a giant Swedish golfer Ludvig åberg. Given that it’s masters week and he’s on the top of the leaderboard you can impress your husband by asking about him but really just so you can see my dream casting (no tattoos but I mean he is a tall drink of water that fits the bill IMO)

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Katie of Beach Reads & Bubbly's avatar

Omg Ash this was imperative for ME that you tell me! Will report back 🏃 📺

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Ash W's avatar

Cannot wait to hear your thoughts and hear about your husband’s excitement in your newfound golf interest (also all this golf talk has me thinking we need a golf BRAD)

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Katie's avatar

I read Ash’s comment and I’m losing it because she is soooo spot on! Have you guys watch Full Swing on Netflix? The most recent season has an episode all about Ludvig Åberg and 🔥🔥🔥. I don’t even love golf but the Netflix series has turned me into a fan and he would absolutely be the star in my golf BRAD.

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Stephanie H's avatar

Oh my gosh, had to immediately google! Completely fits the bill 😍

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Catherine Groulx's avatar

Katie, I actually listen while reading at the same time and I LOVED my experience!! Keep the audio please!!!

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jenny's avatar

Waiting for next week's deep dark secret...

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Meredith Brewer's avatar

If there are only 4 listeners I am 1 and love it so much!!!

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Caity P's avatar

I am another 😎 need a secret next week though!

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Nicole's avatar

Love the This Summer Will Be Different Spotlight! My favorite read last summer, still can't let Felix go. I feel like no one talks about it! So excited for Carley’s new book coming out - and grateful it will help transition after Emily Henry!

The Hotel Lobby candles are the absolute BEST. I’ve tried Miami, NYC and recently Napa (I actually didn't realize how much I loved the brand until listing that out…). All were amazing!

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Katie of Beach Reads & Bubbly's avatar

I’ve tried and love NYC! Need to try the other two you mentioned!

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Nicole's avatar

NYC candle is definitely the best one but the others are fun to switch up for seasons/occasions!

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Kristi's avatar

Chiming in to recommend Paris too! I love NY and London but Paris is my fave :)

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Nicole's avatar

Oooh!! Immediately checking that one out!

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Casey Still's avatar

I also listened to the audio while putting my make up on and getting ready. Obsessed!

Pretty disappointed that I didn’t get a deep dark secret. 😂

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Katie of Beach Reads & Bubbly's avatar

Just wait until next week 👀

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Kathy's avatar

Wait I love the audio! So fun!

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Candy Kennedy's avatar

I'm a new subscriber who will love your book suggestions. When I was in Florida for February, I read The Women by Kristin Hannah (among several other selections), which has to be my favorite book of the last few years. I devoured all 471 pages in 24 hours!

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Katie of Beach Reads & Bubbly's avatar

I am so happy you’re here! I absolutely loved (and was gutted by!) The Women. She is such a talented writer!

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Lauren's avatar

Loving the audio! Listened while puzzling to unwind tonight (late to listen but still enjoyed!)

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Meghan Roy's avatar

The audio is my favorite part! Never change. It's the best. :) Feels like we're all just catching up and chatting over drinks on a Friday and I love that.

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Ashlie's avatar

I can’t wait for a SECRET!! 🫖

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