#the getaway list

[reading-backstage]

you’re telling me ai chatbot has been around long enough to be mentioned in a published book???

[regardstosoulandromance]

review: the getaway list by emma lord

I’ll read anything Emma Lord writes. Her books are fun and charming, full of heart with just the right balance of humor and genuine enthusiasm for the world. Anytime I pick up a new one of her books, I know it will be a fun time, and The Getaway List was no exception. 

To my west coaster self, New York City is a fantasy land that only exists in Nora Ephron movies and novels by Meg Cabot and Emma Lord. To these writers, the city feels like a character itself, a setting so integral to the plot that trying to transplant the story anywhere else would make it fall flat. Emma Lord describes her most recent novel as not just a love letter to New York, “but my aggressively caps locked, mildly unhinged love scream to New York.”

The day of her high school graduation, Riley realizes two things: One, that she has spent the last four years trying so hard to be a Good Kid for her mom that she has no idea who she really is anymore, and two, she has no idea what she wants because of it. The solution? Pack her bags and move to New York for the summer, where her childhood best friend Tom and co-creator of The Getaway List ― a list of all the adventures they’ve wanted to do together since he moved away ― will hopefully help her get in touch with her old adventurous self, and pave the road to a new future.

Riley isn’t sure what to expect from Tom, who has been distant since his famous mom’s scriptwriting career pulled him away. But when Riley arrives in the city, their reconnection is as effortless as it was when they were young―except with one, unexpected complication that will pull Riley’s feelings in a direction she didn’t know they could take. As she, Tom, and their newfound friends work their way through the delightfully chaotic items on The Getaway List, Riley learns that sometimes the biggest adventure is not one you take, but one you feel in your heart.

Riley and Tom’s relationship is the heart of the story. Best friends as children, they come up with the Getaway List as a sort of bucket list of goals. After being separated for years, they fall back together and rediscover their friendship through their list as they explore NYC together. While Riley’s mom is convinced that they rile each other up too much and are nothing but trouble, there’s a clear sense that these characters care for each other, even when they’re trying to be goofy. 

Tom’s frown only deepens. “Your knee is bleeding.”  “It’s okay,” I say, sitting up, “I’ve got another one.”

One of the major conflicts of the novel is Riley’s relationship with her mother. Up until the events of The Getaway List, Riley and her mom had a close relationship, especially since her mother was a single mom. But Riley’s mom not only opposes Riley going to New York, but Riley realizes that the reason she hasn’t been able to cubist Tom for years is because her mother is trying to keep them apart. Mother/daughter relationships are a recurring theme in Emma Lord’s books and I liked how it was done here. 

Another thing I greatly enjoyed in The Getaway List was the side characters. Each character added color to the story, all unique and memorable from aspiring writer Luca to coder Mariella to band member/swiftie Jesse. Despite the full cast of characters, they were introduced organically and fully fleshed out. 

The only thing that kept this book at a four star instead of five, for me, was that it uses the childhood friends to lovers trope. This is entirely a personal preference, I rarely enjoy friends to lovers and almost never enjoy childhood friends to lovers. But it was well done in The Getaway List, the build up of Riley and Tom’s relationship on the page and their eventual romance was sweet. 

Maybe New York felt like the place to run to, but really, that somewhere was in me this entire time. 

The Getaway List was a delightful romp through New York City. Although marketed as Young Adult, it straddles the line between YA and New Adult well, featuring teenage characters coming into their own. I greatly enjoyed it. 

[nmnomad]

This morning was fantastic. If the balloons launch tomorrow, it will be 9 for 9 days. No weather cancellations. I don't know if that has ever happened before.

[spoonstrek]

Somehow these final episodes of season 8 just keep getting gayer

Wilson's roadtrip-sona is tailored to cut out any parts of his personality House finds annoying, amplify the parts House likes, and also he "can drive shift" when Wilson supposedly can't and craves massive amounts of meat 👀

And I'm only 15 minutes into the episode

[transphormers]

toxic ex olympics in cybertron who’s winning and why is it prowl

[brutal-out-here]

Songs that if she sings when I am not there and only a few miles away, I will be simply passing away:

[blorbowhereartthoublorbo]

iI love that kit does not make sense in accordance to disney toons. i love her so fucking much, bpd icon for life ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[sunoflegend]

usually my rule of thumb is if a bad thing can happen to starscream it will like some sort of fucked up murphys law but im thinking about her mtmte verse again and thinking about how she managed to dodge like the biggest bullets of her life by joining team getaway its so funny. she managed to sidestep the like worst experiences she could've dealt with ( the fucking DJD, she was Literally on the list at a certain point ) ( functionist universe she'd want to explode ) and i dont even think she had a bad time on getaways lost light cause he only fucked with the life cords of people who were hesitant on joining and she absolutely wouldnt have been so. she did manage a win this once and sidestep my rule of having the worst possible reality.

[celestialulu]

Style by Taylor swift is so nalu coded it’s insane

[convolutings]

Look it makes sense to focus on the “Taylor’s Version” albums that she owns and hasn’t gotten to perform live yet. And I LOVE those albums and was thrilled to hear her sing them.

But to give 4 songs to Rep and 5 to 1989 and only 1 each to Speak Now and Debut was annoying and disappointing.

I just wish that since she called it an “Eras Tour” instead of a “Taylor’s Version Tour” each era actually got equal amounts of time to shine so I set my expectations properly.

So can I be filled with awe and joy seeing Taylor Swift perform an amazing set with 44 songs that is 3+ hours w/ dancing and insane costume changes?

Yes.

Can I still be upset that she only sang 1 song each from Speak Now and Debut?

Also yes.

(she literally wrote Long Live for the fans and then didn’t perform it…)

@taylorswift

update: and then we learned Tim McGraw wasn’t even on the official setlist and there is no Debut at all

[nmnomad]

I didn't take many photos this morning. Live-streaming short bits on multiple platforms. A few balloons got low enough to splash and dash further south, but most of them were too high to make the drop. Beautiful morning.

[vacationtips]

Outer Banks Packing List: Beach Trip & Comfort Inn Nags Head Tips

Discover essential tips for your Outer Banks getaway with our comprehensive packing list for vacation. Our latest blog covers everything from clothing advice to must-have beach items in your beach trip packing list. Find out why Comfort Inn Nags Head is the ideal hotel, offering beachfront access and family-friendly amenities. Explore local attractions like the Wright Brothers Memorial for a memorable vacation. Contact OBX Hotels. 

[britishchick09]

i found this barbie bedroom at goodwill and wanted to find out more about it since it looks a little sparse. turns out there are a lot of ones like it! :o

it was originally released in 1998 and re-released in 2008, 2011 and 2012

it even has a knockoff!

which one is mine? it's from 2011, but it looks different from those ones. i had to do a reverse image search, but i eventually found....

this one from japan! :D

[jeep-momma]

One of the ways to fill my need for adventure was creating bucket lists. I have mini-bucket lists and a bigger bucket list. One of those items involved family get-aways. These trips created great bonding moments with my sisters. This was my first one and I wish I would have started this tradition earlier in my life!

[kaustubh-wankhede]

Embark on a journey to the ultimate tropical haven with our curated list of the Best Resorts in Maldives. Immerse yourself in the unparalleled luxury and natural beauty of 25 pristine island paradises, where crystal-clear waters and powdery white sands await. From overwater bungalows to world-class amenities, each resort promises a unique escape. Dive into a world of serenity, adventure, and indulgence as you explore the unmatched splendour of the Maldives. Your dream getaway begins here.

[simcelebrity00]

SPLASH - simcelebrity00 x twistedcat

Splash in style or soak in the sun in our new Splash Collection - Inspired by the carefree spirit of summer and the stunning colors of tropical getaways. My side of the collection features 4 items including a long straight hairstyle, an ombre accessory (found in "brow rings"), a one piece bathing suit, and a second version with a tied t-shirt! Public 8.4.24

Tier Release Dates

Global Superstars - Available Now

A List Celebrities - Available Now

B List Celebrities - Available Now

cc used: @serenity-cc

This collection was made with 16 vibrant base colors with some additional patterned swatches and fun color combos!

Download | TC's Side | Instagram | Tumblr | Twitter