pickOstensibly in Egypt to get his aunt's deceased cat mummified, Alessandro Tarabotti is on a secret mission.
Although it's not made explicit, this short story is presumably the story of how Alexia's parents met.
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The Curious Case of the Werewolf That Wasn't: (to say nothing of the Mummy That Was and the Cat in the Jar) | 
pickOstensibly in Egypt to get his aunt's deceased cat mummified, Alessandro Tarabotti is on a secret mission.
Although it's not made explicit, this short story is presumably the story of how Alexia's parents met.
pick1st Read of 2022! Yesterday I read just in case I decide to do a #Great2022ParasolverseReread. And it's a great short story to start off the year. 🤓
so-so3/5⭐ Carriger's usual humor was great, but overall I found the story lacking. I also really didn't like the full cast audio narration with distracting background music and sounds.
pickA bit of silly fun. I‘ve never read Gail Carriger before but I enjoyed this for light reading. It reminded me of Sax Rohmer, but with less racism.
#SummersEndReadathon
so-soI loved seeing a glimpse of what badassery Algernon Floote is capable of. Otherwise, this novella would be a skip for me since we didn't get to learn that much about Alexia's dad.
pickI find I absorb Carriger‘s books a bit better on audiobook. Possibly because all the narrators do an excellent job. I am starting my reread a little late to be on schedule for the read along but I plan to catch up quickly.
The final book of the Custard Protocol will be published later this year. I know there are some members of the #ParasolProtectorate here that may not be in the Facebook group - there‘s a readalong, in the order that Carriger recommends, that starts with the tagged book and ends with Reticence (forthcoming). If you‘re new to this series, this is a good time to join in! I re-read some of the books fairly recently so I might not read them all again.
pickOkay, this was a fast and intriguing read. I'm looking forward to finding out more about the series.
@Crinoline_Laphroaig
Will start the next at the weekend.
#ParasolverseReadalong
As my role model has always been Auntie Mame; this speaks to me:
“I have an eccentric aunt,” replied Mr Tarabotti, as though that were explanation enough.
“Don‘t we all, my dear fellow? Don‘t we all?”
#rebelauntie
pickFloote totally sounds like Carson from Downton Abbey in my head:
“Not your aunt‘s feline, sir. The reports were perfectly correct; no one remembers how to mummify anymore. I found a willing apothecary, but the results were, regrettably...” A delicate pause. “Squishy."
And so begins #parasolversereadalong
so-soThis one was ~alright~ imo. It doesn‘t match the fun romp-ishness of the others, and the ending was unsatisfying, but Carriger‘s writing is always entertaining
Starting the Parasolverse Readalong with the Prequel!
It's Almost Time! Whose joining me in the @GailCarriger Great 2019 Parasolverse Read Along?
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#gailcarriger #steampunk
#parasolversereadalongadalong
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https://gailcarriger.com/2018/12/14/the-great-2019-parasolverse-read-along-sched...
Work has officially been canceled tomorrow thanks to the snow! Which means.... I can stay up with my two cuties and read all night without feeling guilty. *happy dance* #catsoflitsy #snowdayplans #currentlyreading
1. Dracula. Probably better conversation, however brief.
2. Tear away!
3. Hmmmmm. Both.
4. I am not a collector, I just wants my words. Dog-ear is fine.
5. Tough one. Yes, serial killers are too real. I don't like reading about them or hearing about them. All that stuff really bugs me out. However, when I read about werewolves, all I can think about is the smell. So, I guess it's a tie! 🔪🐺
#bookishwouldyourather
pickI just discovered this author. What a great character name: Alessandro Tarabotti. Fun, quick read. @RealLifeReading #booktober #bestcharactername
pickShort, sweet and a good look into Alessandro Tarabotti. I'm glad Carriger didn't try to make him likeable but stayed true to his character.
