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#6Degrees
Six degrees of separation:
From Daisy Jones to Japan
Using my own rules for this fun meme hosted by Kate at Booksaremyfavouriteandbest (see there the origin of the meme and how it works – posted the first Saturday of every month), I started with Daisy Jones and ended up in Japan!
Come with me!
Here are my own quirky rules:
1. Use your list of books on Goodreads
2. Take the first word of the title offered and find another title with that word in it
3. Then use the first word of THAT title to find your text title
4. Or the second if the title starts with the same word, or you are stuck
1. Daisy Jones and the Six
I haven’t read this book and have no intention to do so. I couldn’t find any book on my Goodreads shelf with the first two words, so I had to go with and.
2. The One and Only Ivan
From my review: “Applegate has a knack for writing deep stories full of wisdom, in a very accessible style for middle graders.”
3. To Open One’s Heart
A beautiful short book on the heart in Orthodox spirituality. Unfortunately, I never took the time to review t, so here’s the Goodreads synopsis:
“There are many ways to open one’s heart. The heart is opened in those who love, and yet the heart is injured in those who sorrow. It is a deep well, and he who plumbs its depths can find spiritual wonders. The heart is the locus of the person— emotional, physical, and moral. But over and above all these dimensions, the heart is also the place of spiritual encounter with God.
Since God is constantly inviting each person to open his heart, he also wishes to heal those whose hearts have been bruised or injured by the hardships of life. Drawing freely from the writings of Scripture, the saints, and even Pascal, Michel Evdokimov offers an initiation into this spirituality of the heart born out of the traditions of Orthodox Christianity.”
4. Open World: The Collected Poems 1960-2000
This one has been on my TBR for a while. It looks like these nature poems should talk to my heart.
“His vision is a remarkably consistent one and the same elements recur again and again—rocks, sea, mist, gulls and the natural world.”
Have you read this Scottish poet?
5. The Secret World of Arrietty
Sad, but gorgeous art, so detailed, so good with nature, colors. Totally my cup of tea!It is actually a Film Comic Adaptation, I didn’t even know such a thing existed before I discovered Miyazaki, one of my major 2019 discoveries.
6. Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life
From my review: “Fascinating, about the Japanese concept of ikigai – a reason for living, as the root of happiness. This little book is packed with goodness, lots of great tips on health.”
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HAVE YOU READ AND ENJOYED ANY OF THESE BOOKS?
Words And Peace 
I like your different take on six degrees! The Secret World of Arrietty sound like my cup of tea as well. I’ve never heard of it, but might have to look into it.
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OMG, you do need to discover Miyazaki, a total genius in that genre!
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Ah… a title word chain. I loved Daisy Jones & The Six – one of my favorite of 2019! Here’s my list https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2020/01/04/6degrees-of-separation-for-january-4-2020/
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yeah, going back to my usual chains. I have seen Daisy Jones as a favorite on many blogs, but it’s something I’m really not interested in
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The only one I’ve read is The One and Only Ivan. I didn’t like her Animorphs books but I did like this one!
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I’m curious about the Animorphs, I have one to try. I see she wrote these with her husband, I think the genre is very different. We’ll see. You should try Home of the Brave
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I wasn’t interest in Daisy Jones & The Six either. I’m not familiar with any of the other books in your chain, but enjoyed how you picked them!
My chain: https://adarngoodread.blogspot.com/2020/01/six-degrees-of-separation-from-daisy-and-the-six-to-shepherd.html
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Thanks. I like to do something different
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I haven’t read any of these but I continue to enjoy your exploration of your Goodreads shelves.
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thanks!
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I like your twist on 6 Degrees of Separation! The One and Only Ivan is on mind and my daughter’s TBR pile. We are looking forward to reading it. Thank you for sharing!
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I think any book by Applegate is a great idea ;-). Thanks for stopping by. Did you do a similar post?
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I did. 🙂 Mine went up late though.
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when you comment your ID only shows your email address, not your website link, that’s something you might want to edit. so what’s the link to your website?
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An interesting twist on the Six Degrees of Separation. I enjoyed it.
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Oh thanks! always fun
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Fun that The One and Only Ivan made it into your list! I enjoyed the movie version of The Secret World of Arietty—one of these days I’ll have to read the book!
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I watched some of the movie after, really beautiful art
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