My used copy of The Parasol Protectorate omnibus came in today. Honestly, why don't more book series combine volumes? (Also I prefer this cover to the original ones... the og for Soulless is iconic but I wish they had used same model for the rest of the books, plus I always imagined Alexia as a bit more voluptuous with the way she's frequently described as "large" but I digress.)
pickI forgot to take a picture of this book. It‘s a pick - BUT I would have enjoyed it more without the sex scenes. I probably won‘t read on - I prefer the Curtsies and Conspiracies books she has written.
Saw @Mandigolightly & @kaye posts. Wanted to introduce myself to new Littens as well. Mine is my Parasol Protectorate name as per author Gail Carriger: Your Most Frivolous Piece of Clothing + Your Favorite Food = Parasol Protectorate Name. Crinoline makes a simple dress fancy. Laphroaig because my favorite food changes with the seasons but my LOVE of Laphroaig whisky always remains. 🙋♀️
#welcome #whatsyourhandle #parasolprotectorate #whiskyneat
pickGail Carriger actually tweeted me back!!!!! Ahhhhhh I adore her and her books!! I want them to created Alexia and Lord Maccon and Lord Akaldama and the entire gang into Funko Pop. That would be just the best!
1. Love this series!
2. September!! The 22nd to be exact :)
3. Nope.
4. Malteasers, or cookies and cream chocolate, or cheezels
5. Happy birthday, birthday buddies!!!
@jesshowbooks
#friyayintro
so-soIt‘s quite possible I have an #unpopularopinion about this series. After reading books one and two, I may abandon Alexia. I enjoy the supernatural steampunk vibe, and like the characters. But Carriger‘s writing style leaves me cold. Or perhaps it‘s her plot structure—or both. At 400 pages, Changeless didn‘t grab me until nearly 300 pages in. And by then, I just wanted it to be over. Le sigh.
Full review at www.TheBibliophage.com
pickSuch a light and enjoyable series! I sped through all five books and really found myself warmly chuckling at the world. I loved the presence queer characters that felt rooted in the universe. These books were a perfect distraction from stress and any grumps. I don‘t however recommend the audio books: the writing style feels very slow when read aloud, and I really disliked the performance of Madame Lefoux‘s voice, made it hard to listen to. 🇬🇧☕️
#blameitonlitsy I've read everything Gail Carriger. Her #paraverse is amazing. I can't imagine being clever enough to invent #awholenewworld @RealLifeReading
Genevieve Lefoux is my favorite character. Smart and Funny and has a way with a double entendre. 😘 #jubilantjuly
@RealLifeReading My February #tbr is all about Alexia Terabotti. She's definitely #fiestyfeb. In keeping with Scottish theme, in print I have 2nd Inspector Ian Rutledge and travel book Whisky, Kilts, and the Loch Ness Monster. #whiskyandbookbythefire
pickThis series is amazing!! Fell in love with the work of @GailCarriger fan girl for life! No surprise that all of her work has 100% pick rating.
The Parasol Protectorate: Soulless, Blameless, and Changeless | 
