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Sapphic World Book Club @sapphicworldbkclub.bsky.social · 20h

A huge thank you to everyone who joined our "Discovering Nicola" #BookClub & Q&A event today! It was fantastic to talk to all of you about this epic book!🙌

A massive THANK YOU to Clare Ashton for joining us & answering all our burning questions! We had a blast!❤️

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Sapphic World Book Club @sapphicworldbkclub.bsky.social · 1d

Happy #nationalcomingoutday, everyone🏳️‍🌈

It's never too late to discover your true self & live your authentic life, but it is for our #BookClub & Q&A event today because registration is officially CLOSED!😱

The link will be sent soon.We can't wait to talk with all of you & @clareashton.bsky.social!😍

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Sapphic World Book Club @sapphicworldbkclub.bsky.social · 1d

“Oh, my god. What have I done?” Olivia gasped. - Discovering Nicola by Clare Ashton

We'll try to make this not be a #spoiler, but this was one hell of a twist we didn't see coming!😱

Join us for our #BookClub & talk all about the twists!

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Sapphic World Book Club @sapphicworldbkclub.bsky.social · 1d

Awww, this choked us up in the best way.🥹 There are millions of incredible things we love about this book, but seeing Nicola atone for her bigotry in the past & connecting with Charlotte & seeing their relationship flourish made our hearts melt!🥰

#bookclubbook #sapphfic

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Sapphic World Book Club @sapphicworldbkclub.bsky.social · 1d

“There you are.” That's who Nicola had been all along, and it had taken all this time to discover her." - Discovering Nicola by @clareashton.bsky.social

Wow, just wow.🥹 We love when authors add a nod to the title & this bowled us over completely!🙌 Just perfect.😍

#bookclubbook #sapphfic

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Sapphic World Book Club @sapphicworldbkclub.bsky.social · 1d

Holy. F*cking. Shit. Balls!👀 Yep, we're just a puddle of emotions on the floor at this point!🥹

#bookclubbook #sapphfic

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Sapphic World Book Club @sapphicworldbkclub.bsky.social · 1d

"A gentle hand reached out for hers. Geeta stared at it, almost expecting it to be small..." - Discovering Nicola by @clareashton.bsky.social

Didn't want to give us a minute to compose ourselves, huh, Clare?🥺 These mother-daughter talks have messed us up.🥹

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Sapphic World Book Club @sapphicworldbkclub.bsky.social · 2d

"And she gazed into the meadows, with all the pieces of Nicola Albright blown apart." - Discovering Nicola by @clareashton.bsky.social

Girl, same!💔 That whole conversation between Charlotte & Nicola felt like a therapy session for us as well. Bloody hell, that was all kinds of intense!😭

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Sapphic World Book Club @sapphicworldbkclub.bsky.social · 2d

"Outflanked by introverts throwing her extrovert ways back at her." - Discovering Nicola by @clareashton.bsky.social

Introverts assemble!🤣 Never underestimate the power of introverts. They have plenty of alone time to plan your demise.😉

#bookclubbook #sapphfic #introverts

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Sapphic World Book Club @sapphicworldbkclub.bsky.social · 2d

Oh, this broke our hearts into a thousand pieces.💔 We could just picture a tiny Charlotte clinging an emotionally rung out Nicola at the nursery entrance. This whole scene shines a brand new light on why Nicola is the way she is & how much she truly cares.😭

#bookclubbook

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Sapphic World Book Club @sapphicworldbkclub.bsky.social · 2d

"Outflanked by introverts throwing her extrovert ways back at her." - Discovering Nicola by @clareashton.bsky.social

Introverts assemble!🤣 Never underestimate the power of introverts. They have plenty of alone time to plan your demise.😉

#bookclubbook #sapphfic #introverts

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Sapphic World Book Club @sapphicworldbkclub.bsky.social · 2d

🚨TOMORROW!🚨

There isn't a time limit on #comingout & claiming the life you want, but there is on our "Discovering Nicola" #BookClub & Q&A event with @clareashton.bsky.social TOMORROW, 10/11 @ 2pm (EST)!🤪

⏳️Registration closes tomorrow, 10/11 @ 7am (EST)!⏳️

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Sapphic World Book Club @sapphicworldbkclub.bsky.social · 2d

Oh, this was poignant.🥹 We could make a joke & say Nicola is like Shrek with layers like onions, but this was just too beautiful for jokes.🥰

#bookclubbook #sapphfic

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Sapphic World Book Club @sapphicworldbkclub.bsky.social · 2d

“Millie,” Charlotte drew out in frustration. “I haven’t seen her like that...not relaxed and happy...ever!” - Discovering Nicola by @clareashton.bsky.social

And...now we want to cry with how big our heart feels right now.🥹 Nicola, happy & content & Charlotte noticing & being happy for her!🥰

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Sapphic World Book Club @sapphicworldbkclub.bsky.social · 2d

“Do they know how much they mean to you?”
That feeling swirling inside? Terror. “No,” she whispered. “No, they don’t.” - Discovering Nicola by @clareashton.bsky.social

Oh, Nicola.🥺 This book is a rollercoaster of emotions & the title is so apt! We really are discovering Nicola.🫂

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Sapphic World Book Club @sapphicworldbkclub.bsky.social · 2d

⏳️2 DAYS TO GO!⏳️

There's only two days left until our "Discovering Nicola" #BookClub & Q&A event with the iconic @clareashton.bsky.social!😱

You don't want to miss this!😉

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Sapphic World Book Club @sapphicworldbkclub.bsky.social · 3d

Oh, this was priceless.🤣 Not an ideal situation, huh, Geeta? Having your daughter’s partner catching you with ice cream all over your boobs & her daughter’s best friend's mother insinuating she wants to eat a lot more than just ice cream.😉😂

#bookclubbook #sapphfic #awkward

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Sapphic World Book Club @sapphicworldbkclub.bsky.social · 3d

We love how Oxford almost feels like a side character in this series. Oxford should hire @clareashton.bsky.social for tourism campaigns cause we want to visit so much!😍

Was this Clare's intention? Find out on Sat, @ 2pm (EST), for our #BookClub & Q&A event!

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Sapphic World Book Club @sapphicworldbkclub.bsky.social · 3d

"Oh my...She felt like a goddess." - Discovering Nicola by @clareashton.bsky.social

Yes, you are!🙌 We love that Geeta & Nicola are putting a middle finger up to society's idea of age.😍 Proof you deserve to feel like the goddess you are, no matter how many candles are on ones cake!😉

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Sapphic World Book Club @sapphicworldbkclub.bsky.social · 3d

"Nicola leaned closer, breath tickling Geeta’s cheek and down her neck, suggestion travelling lower. “Well, I haven’t kissed you everywhere yet.” - Discovering Nicola by @clareashton.bsky.social

Well, Nicola's not wrong. Gotta make sure you do thorough research.👀😉

#bookclubbook

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Sapphic World Book Club @sapphicworldbkclub.bsky.social · 3d

Probably the most hilariously british sentence ever written!🇬🇧🤣 Who needs a cigarette after earth shattering sapphic sex when you can have a cuppa instead?😂

Join us in 3 DAYS for our #BookClub & Q&A event with @clareashton.bsky.social!👇
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#bookclubbook #cupoftea

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Sapphic World Book Club @sapphicworldbkclub.bsky.social · 4d

"Now they knew that Geeta touched her like no other. That her kiss caressed every part of her. That the simple act opened Nicola wide." - Discovering Nicola by @clareashton.bsky.social

Ummmm...Nicola isn't the only one feeling a bit raw cause bloody hell that was one hell of a first kiss!🫠

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Author Rachel Spangler @rachelspangler.rachelspangler.com · 4d

Queer books aren't the only books being targeted by book bans. The stigma on neurodivergence and mental health, as well as outright ableism often shape attempts at censorship. Representation matters!

#standwiththebanned #BannedBooksWeek #sapphicswiththebanned #sapphic #lesbian #mentalhealth

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Sapphic World Book Club @sapphicworldbkclub.bsky.social · 4d

Utter chills! We've never wanted to be part of a dance so much!💃 #StrictlyComeDancing eat your heart out.🤪
10s across the board!🙌🔟

#bookclubbook #sapphfic #dancing

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Sapphic World Book Club @sapphicworldbkclub.bsky.social · 4d

😱4 DAYS TO GO😱

Like a geode, sometimes you never know how spectacular something can be until you crack it open!🤩

What will you discover?👀
Join us this Sat, 10/11 at 2pm (EST), for our #BookClub & Q&A event with the iconic @clareashton.bsky.social!🥳

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