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Bibliomysteries: Stories of Crime in the World of Books and Bookstores | Otto Penzler
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Specially commissioned by the Mysterious Bookshop, the biblio-mysteries" in this unique collection feature original stories by the genre s most distinguished authors: Ken Bruen, Loren D. Estleman, Nelson DeMille, Anne Perry, Jeffery Deaver, C. J. Box, Thomas H. Cook, and Laura Lippman."
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kspenmoll
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A reread for me- read 4 yrs ago, but so far the stories are like new. Does not speak well for my powers of cognition & memory. Only read the first two stories, so maybe I will remember some more. #bibliomysteries

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biblio_ginger
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Another year gone and another stack of books to read! 😁 This is my #bookflood haul from my sister @LitDrivenGirl and once again she went above and beyond! We're very competitive with our gift giving. 😂 She got me so many that I've been wanting forever but I love when she gets me books I've never heard of! Happy reading and New Year!

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kspenmoll
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#booksandbooze #hotnight

Coals are fired up for barbecue. In the 90s today so a before dinner ice cold gin and tonic with cashews hits the spot. There is a slight breeze, so the porch is surprisingly comfortable as long as no one moves!!!

LeahBergen This looks like perfection. 💕 5y
Tamra Ahhhhhhhh 5y
Eggs Lovely spot 💗 5y
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Cathythoughts Looks so inviting 5y
ValerieAndBooks Looks wonderful! Do you have a ceiling fan for your porch? 5y
kspenmoll @LeahBergen @Tamra @Eggs @Cathythoughts @ValerieAndBooks Best room in the house!!! Right now I have a bird‘s nest in a hanging geranium plant . The parents seem to be used to me- fun to watch. No ceiling fan yet; we have set just need to buy fan. 5y
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kspenmoll
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#bfcr2 #fitlit
Walked 2 miles with my neighbor very early this morning to try & beat the heat- in 90s today. Watered plants. Now reading a bit while it is comfortable on my porch. We have lots of shade & the sun hits it late in the day as the porch faces northwest. The tagged book is a great collection of mystery short stories. I have been reading it throughout the year.
🍉🍔🥗🇺🇸🎉🎇💥Happy 4th everyone!

wanderinglynn Way to go! 🙌🏻 and enjoy your day! 5y
kspenmoll @wanderinglynn Thanks! Enjoy your day too! I plan to get up early to walk again tomorrow! 5y
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kspenmoll
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Bookish mystery short stories. 📚❤️

LeahBergen I have this one, too 👍🏻 5y
Cathythoughts I love ❤️ this cover 5y
erzascarletbookgasm Ooo..😍 5y
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kspenmoll @Cathythoughts It‘s a great cover! Nice to have short contained mysteries- 5y
kspenmoll @LeahBergen It‘s my bathroom reading!!🤣 5y
ValerieAndBooks Must stack this!! 5y
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LeahBergen
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I don‘t really care #WhoLivesWhoDies ... just, for the love of all that‘s holy, SAVE THE BOOKS. 😉

#MusicalNewYear

gradcat Sounds good to me, but I have to admit I‘m intrigued by the premise! 😊❤️📚 5y
vivastory 😂😂 5y
Cinfhen What a fabulous cover ❤️so many treasures you own 😘 5y
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Booksnchill I bought this as well on title and editor reputation! I saved that book at least🤣📚 5y
LauraBeth 😂😂 5y
Centique I love the sentiment! 😂😂 5y
LeahBergen @Booksnchill Your work is done. 😆 5y
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LisaJo
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I just finished reading,The Scroll, a short story from this book. I was very entertained. It is the first Anne Perry I have ever read so I do not know if it‘s her ordinary theme and writing style or if it was written for the theme of this anthology . But, I did enjoy it. It felt like there was a touch of Dan Brown and Steve Berry in it also.

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Mollyanna
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Short story collections are hard to review. This had some excellent stories and a couple of snoozers. The stories were all mysteries centered around books.

This was Book 11 for #13books13weeks.

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vivastory
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I wasn't aware of a second volume! I enjoyed the first & volume 2 isn't in the Litsy database. I stumbled across this after just completing Megan Abbott's latest (more like inhaling it) & searching the library catalog. She is one of the contributors. Will definitely be picking it up tomorrow!

LeahBergen I should probably read volume one (which is sitting on my shelves 😬). 6y
vivastory @LeahBergen I really enjoyed it. There were some great pieces in there. 6y
mrozzz ANOTHER VOLUME. Ok now I need to get to the first one. 😁 6y
Faibka A second volume?! Great :D though I should read the first one too... lol 6y
Leftcoastzen I keep looking at these... 6y
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kspenmoll
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#Beachday #oceanwaves #lobsterroll #bookstore #booksandcoffee
Went to Hammonasset State Park for a beach day. 🏊🏻‍♂️🏖🦐🍉🥤☕️ Then stopped at a Clam Shack in Madison for lobster rolls, & ended our day at RJJulia‘s Booksellers. I am proud; only bought the tagged book! Have to support Indie bookstores, right? ❤️📚

umbrellagirl Sounds like a fab day. I love a good clam shack but nothing beats a good, hot lobster roll. 6y
kspenmoll @umbrellagirl It‘s my treat every summer! Drooling at the thought of fresh lobster & butter! 6y
LeahBergen Lobster rolls! You lucky thing! 6y
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Suet624 Sounds like such fun!! 6y
kspenmoll @LeahBergen @Suet624 It was a perfect summer day- sand sun ocean swimming shells lobster roll books!!! And a scenic drive! 6y
Amiable One of my favorite bookstores! 6y
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Mollyanna
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I did it!!! 2 books finished and decent progress on 2 others! It was a blast reading along with all you fabulous Littens out there!

G‘night!🛌
#24in48

Librarybelle Congratulations! 6y
Mollyanna @Librarybelle Thank you! 6y
parttimedomestic Great job! 🍾🎈🎉 6y
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Tomigirl44 Awesome!👏🙌🍾😁 6y
LibrarianJen Awesome! 🙌🏼 6y
sprainedbrain Woohoo!! 6y
Reggie Great Job!!! 6y
Rachbb3 Congrats! 👍🏼👍🏼 6y
AnneCecilie Congrats 🎉 6y
Pamwurtzler Congrats!! 6y
GypsyKat Congratulations!!!🍾🎉 📚⏱ 6y
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Mollyanna
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So after working this morning and driving around the southern half of WI and finishing my audiobook (Wagon‘s West Texas!), I am settled back in my comfy chair at home with a beer to finish Mr. Flood‘s Last Resort. I only have 7 pages left. Then I‘m going to read a short story from Bibliomysteries! I am at about 21 hours, so I might make it. Hope everyone‘s Readathon is going smoothly and you are reading some great books! #24in48

Kaye How are you liking Mr Flood ? I‘ve been wondering about it. 6y
Mollyanna @Kaye I just finished it. It was interesting, a little disjointed as there were two mysteries from 20+ years. The first 100 pages were okay, but I was really drawn into the remaining pages. 6y
Kaye I have his other book. Haven‘t read it yet. Just wondered how this one was. Thanks. 👍🏼 6y
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MrBook
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It's a distinct honor & privilege to have been asked by an absolutely incredible Litten & dear friend I've made through Litsy, @PatriciaU , to appear on her terrific blog, which I read regularly (and other Littens' blogs too!) ☺️🤗. My jaw always drops a bit when someone reaches out and asks for this average Joe's thoughts. Thank you very much *biig hug*! ☺️

https://itsallaboutthebook.org/2018/04/05/reader-profile-mr-book-jason-vigorito/

Dragon Congratulations @MrBook 6y
Bklover Oh, I loved reading this!!! I already liked you very much, and now I like you even more! And I love Winnie the Pooh quotes! 6y
Betty Average? You are NOT an average Joe! I enjoyed reading your background. 6y
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Andrew65 @Betty I second that Betty! Awesome! Inspiration! They would be some of the words I‘d choose @MrBook 6y
britt_brooke 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 (and I agree with you re: American Gods 😉) 6y
MrBook @Dragon Thank you ☺️🤗! @Bklover Aww shucks 😁☺️🤗! @Betty @Andrew65 Thank you ☺️🤗! My bibliophilism is waaaaay beyond average 😆👏🏻🙌🏻. @britt_brooke ☺️😁👏🏻🙌🏻 6y
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Hey Littens! I‘ve just posted a Reader Profile on my blog of our friend and fearless leader, Mr. Book! Take a peek - https://itsallaboutthebook.org/2018/04/05/reader-profile-mr-book-jason-vigorito/ Thank you, @MrBook for sharing a little bit of yourself!

CocoReads Fantastic! Always fun to find our more about fellow Littens! 6y
Kappadeemom “what would Reacher do??” 😂😍 6y
Andrew65 That‘s a great piece! Certainly found out a lot more about our @MrBook 😊👏🙌 6y
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wanderinglynn Fun! I love learning more about people & the books they love. Thanks @MrBook for sharing your story. And thanks @PatriciaU for sharing your blog! 6y
GripLitGrl Thanks for sharing! Always enjoy learning more about this wonderful community of littens👏 6y
ScientistSam Wonderful! 6y
LeahBergen Awesome profile! 👏🏻👏🏻 6y
MrBook Awww shucks ☺️. I'm very honored you chose me for a profile, @PatriciaU , thank you! 😁🤗🤗🤗 6y
BookBabe 😁👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 6y
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MrBook
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#BookNDinner! Accompaniment this chilly and humid night: ahi tuna steak, jasmine rice, broccoli florets, and lemon seltzer. MMMmmmm 😋! This has been another presentation of: #MrBookBookBabeKitchen. Happy reads & happy eats! 😎👌🏻

britt_brooke Yum! 6y
Gissy 😋👌🏼 6y
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MrBook
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#BookNDinner! Accompaniment this cold and grey evening: pepperoni pizza, mozzarella sticks, garlic-parmesan wings, and Vanilla Coke. MMMmmm 😋! This has been another presentation of: #MrBookBookBabeKitchen. Happy reads & happy eats! 😎👌🏻

Crewgurl I also had pizza and mozzarella sticks! 6y
LoverofLit Third for mozz sticks and pizza for us here! 6y
8leagueboot I only recently discovered the magic of pizza and ranch together. 6y
MrBook @Crewgurl @LoverofLit YAAASSS 😎🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻!!! @8leagueboot Dipping that crust into that goodness, mmmmmm 😋. 6y
RadicalReader @MrBook Vanilla Coke is the best!!! 6y
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MrBook
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#BookNDinner! Accompaniment this cold and partly cloudy evening: linguine in a creamy parmagiana-mascarpone sauce with sautéed kale and grilled sausage, and lime seltzer (for a little tang!). MMMMmmm ?! This has been another presentation of: #MrBookBookBabeKitchen. Happy reads & happy eats! ???

tpixie Yum!! @MrBook @BookBabe I really don‘t want Litsy to get posts that are dissertations. Now there‘s talk about 2016 characters/ the year it started. I like our short blurbs, fast paced, & concise. I think that‘s Litsy‘s niche. Long reviews are just a drag for me. With that commitment, I‘d rather just read a book. We already have that with Goodreads and blog sites. Ok enough of my ranting. Thx. Lol Happy Reading! 6y
MrBook @tpixie Your opinion is always treasured 🤗. I completely understand. Uniqueness is indeed a draw. 6y
tpixie @MrBook I think I need to work on my adaptability!! 😊📚😊 6y
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MrBook
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#BookNDinner! Accompaniment this evening was leftovers from several meals that worked together really well: wide egg noodles in a garlic-puttanesca sauce, with ground sausage and black olives, and sparkling mineral water. MMMmmmm 😋! This has been another presentation of: #MrBookBookBabeKitchen. Happy reads & happy eats! 😎👌🏻

Bklover Looks 😋 delicious! (I really can‘t do the sparkling mineral water though.) 6y
JacqMac That looks so tasty! My youngest son called that cheese “shaky cheese” when he was little. The kids are all old now, but the name stuck, and it is now and forever shaky cheese in our house. 6y
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MrBook
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#BookNLunch! Accompaniment this cold and bright afternoon: my popular Tostitos dish 😁--Tostitos multi-grain scoops, pepperoni, genoa salami, black olives, mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, and a blend of spices; and Vanilla Coke. MMMmmmm 😋! This has been another presentation of: #MrBookBookBabeKitchen. Happy reads & happy eats! 😎👌🏻

Cathythoughts Very interesting 👍🏻 6y
ReadingRuby Yum 😍 6y
FantasyChick Well that looks like something I need to make 👏👏 6y
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rustoryhuf What! No TOTS????? 6y
dragondrool Those look almost as glorious as tots. 6y
Bookzombie This always looks so good. 🤤 6y
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MrBook
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#BookNDinner! Accompaniment this frigid and sunny evening: Mongolian stir fry, General Tso's chicken, and green tea! MMMMmmm 😋! Happy reads & happy eats! 😎👌🏻

Gissy 😋 6y
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MrBook
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#BookNDinner! Accompaniment this cold and white evening: creamy mushroom chicken over a bed of MrBook's specially cooked wide egg noodles, broccoli florets, and Vanilla Coke. MMMmmm 😋! This has been another presentation of: #MrBookBookBabeKitchen. Happy reads & happy eats! 😎👌🏻

ReadingRover Mmmmm looks good! 6y
UwannaPublishme Yum! 👍🏻 6y
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MrBook
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#BookNDinner! Accompaniment this cold and white night was: rosemary lamb chops with balsamic reduction sauce; red roasted potatoes in a choice butter sauce; steamed broccoli; and, sparkling mineral water. MMMmmm 😋! This has been another presentation of: #MrBookBookBabeKitchen. Happy reads & happy eats! 😎👌🏻

tammysue 😋😍 6y
Crystalblu Did you get my email? 6y
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MrBook
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#TBRtemptation post 4! Released this past Summer. God, I love The Mysterious Bookshop! They've commissioned the mystery genre's most distinguished names to write mysteries about books: a bookshop, library, rare volume, collector, bookseller, etc. The stories have been published in different languages, received awards, and sold many copies in their own right. Spillane, Deaver, Box, Demille, and many more! #blameLitsy #blameMrBook 😎

rwmg Wishlisted. Blaming @MrBook 6y
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Faibka
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My day just got better, taking this one home!

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mrozzz
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Flipped through a bit of this and hoping to really dig in throughout the rest of October. It's a perfect subject matter for me right now!!! 🤓

#booksinnature #riotgram

tpixie I do like some of those authors! 6y
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Amie
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This is the table of contents in the tagged book, which is a collection of mystery stories. Why are there only two stories from female authors? There are so many female mystery authors and they could only fit two in this book? 😡

DrexEdit That's a bit odd for a book published in 2017. 6y
Amie @DrexEdit yes, it is odd 6y
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Amie
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I don't think my bitmoji looks like me. None of the hairstyle, hair color and clothing options quite fit me.

Today was an all day staff training and these are always incredibly draining for me - not my normal routine, have to talk about difficult topics, have to do group activities and share, and worst of all: I haven't gotten any reading in today 😥. I feel completely wiped out but I'm going to try to read some of the stories in the tagged book.

SilversReviews I hope you can find “part” of the #Bitmoji that look like you. Thanks for joining in the fun today and for sharing. 6y
SilversReviews I hope you can find “parts” of the #Bitmoji that look like you. Thanks for joining in the fun today and for sharing. 6y
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vivastory
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As is often the case with anthologies, there are stronger and weaker stories. With only a couple pieces I didn't like, it is definitely recommended. The John Connolly story turned this from a 3 star to a 4 star.

gossamerchild Ooh, I have that on hold at the library! 6y
vivastory @gossamerchild I hope you enjoy it! 6y
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vivastory
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This story is by Nelson DeMille

saresmoore Heh. Awesome. 6y
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vivastory
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saresmoore I think I just read the model for my ideal life. Dream big, right? 6y
vivastory @saresmoore "Counted his days by the books he read" I think I've found my epigraph 6y
saresmoore Yes. And it‘s pretty accurate, in your case! Let‘s hope for lots more books before that epigraph is needed, though. 😉 6y
Laalaleighh 💙 6y
batsy I loved this story! 6y
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vivastory
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The struggle is real

LeahBergen 😂 6y
Suet624 Sounds like my kind of guy. 6y
vivastory @Suet624 Kindred spirit 6y
Suet624 💕💕💕 6y
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LeahBergen
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"Stories of crime in the world of books and bookstores". Yes, please!

#BookMail

Booksnchill Oh I bought this one as well- I look forward to seeing your thoughts- need to move it up the pile! 7y
Tamra Ohhhh, we should all read these stories! 7y
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Lmstraubie 🙆 7y
LeahBergen @Booksnchill I hope to read at least a few of the stories soon! 7y
LeahBergen @Cathythoughts @Lmstraubie I mean, a corpse-in-a-bookstore cover? How could I resist? 😉 7y
LeahBergen @Tamra Right?? 😮 7y
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mrozzz
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SO STOKED FOR THIS #LIBRARYHAUL

A nice mix of chunksters and quick reads and 2 highly acclaimed!! (Stay With Me & Solar Bones- a Man Booker long list pick)

One can never have too many books 😉

Aluciddreamstate @mrozzz. Augustown was amazing. I had to look up information about the Rastafarian culture that I didn't know. It was such a good book. I hope you enjoy. 7y
shawnmooney Drooling here! I have Augustown on Kindle and the audiobook of Stay With Me and can't wait to get to both of them! 7y
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mrozzz I checked out Augustown in July but I didn't get to it before I had to return it 😩 so I am very much looking forward to it. Have to prioritize it this time @Aluciddreamstate 7y
mrozzz @emilyhaldi me too! I've had it, waiting, in my Amazon cart since before it was released. It is THICK. Hoping to get through half or so before I have to return it. 7y
mrozzz @shawnmooney I love the library 😉 SAME. Pretty sure I'll be floored by both of them. Have 3 other books I need to power-read before I get to this lovely stack though. 7y
batsy Wow! 😍 I thought Bibliomysteries was good fun. 🕵️📚 7y
mrozzz @batsy you've read it?? 😲 it seems SO fun 7y
batsy @mrozzz Yeah, I requested an ARC from NetGalley awhile back 😀 7y
mrozzz Cool! @batsy now I'm even more excited for it 7y
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vivastory
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This book was processed by the library with the dust jacket upside down and backwards! I could be snarky & say "you had one job." But librarians are superheroes & considering how often I go to the library (I went to two separate branches today), I'm amazed I've never come across this before. This is a true bibliomystery.

Snow Ever see this, @MrBook? 7y
MrBook @Snow 😳 No!! Wow! But you know what this means... I'll just have to keep tuning in same bat time same bat channel. 😆😁👏🏻🙌🏻 7y
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LisaJo
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OTTO in the wild. This is a very rare occurrence where I live; my first sighting.

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LisaJo
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I probably didn't need another book. Like many of you, I have a ton I have not read. However, when Otto Peltzer is there to inscribe it for you in person…well, I am weak.

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readinginthedark
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I'm gonna' be honest, I'm mostly watching The Great British Baking Show and not reading when I have a moment to sit down (because of all the moving), but I did read a bit of this today. Good so far!

JaclynW Great show to watch! 7y
readinginthedark @JaclynW I agree! And it's so interesting to see the differences in British vs American baking, too. It seems like everyone here has a niche in baking, but in that show at least, most of them know how to make a variety of things! 7y
JaclynW Yes, definitely. They are amazing! I wonder how much time they spend baking in a day to acquire those skills... 7y
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readinginthedark @JaclynW A lot, I'm sure. There was one girl who wasn't fully prepared because she's been studying for and taking exams at school. One lady said she made her pie sixty times! 7y
drokka The one at Uni. Sitting for a law exams and doing this show. She's got hutzpah that one. I also like how they kind of help each other, even if it's just moral support 7y
JaclynW @drokka I like how they help each other too. 7y
JaclynW @readinginthedark Sixty times!! I'm not sure I've ever made a dessert item 60 times! Haha! Good for them though! 7y
merelybookish I'm somewhat obsessed with that show. I understand choosing it over reading. 7y
batsy I love that show and also astounded at their ability to bake a variety of stuff and enjoy the general camaraderie. The hosts are brilliant. 7y
Chrys I love that show 🍰🍮❣️ 7y
christineandbooks My kids and I watched the whole first season with my parents during our visit this past week. We are all so obsessed with it! Lovely show...so different from American competition shows... 7y
saresmoore I love the show! I watch the episodes again and again for comfort. It's such a refreshing foil to pretty much ALL American television... 7y
readinginthedark @JaclynW I know, me either! 7y
readinginthedark @drokka @merelybookish @batsy @Chrys @christineandbooks @saresmoore I know, they're so nice to each other! The show is just great for relaxing. I watch it almost every time I'm sick, too. 7y
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howjessicareads
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Pickpick

This isn't actually a pic of this book, ha. But I also read this one on my airplane tray table with my sparkling water at hand. 🙂 Several awesome stories, a few underwhelming, but a nice diversity of stories to keep my attention on a late evening flight!

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howjessicareads
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Well since I love mysteries & I work in a bookstore, this one is gonna have to happen!! #myjunebookmail

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readinginthedark
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Did anyone else get this from #netgalley ? I'm really excited! 😁#arc

Joanne1 Very cool. 7y
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batsy
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Pickpick

A #netgalley review copy. This was a lot more enjoyable than I expected. A perfect book to dip into for light reading. I thought I'd only like one or two stories and the rest would be filler, as anthologies often are, but almost all of the stories were fun and interesting, if not exactly mysterious. Standouts were John Connolly (so good!) and Laura Lippman, both of whom I've not read before. The Anne Perry story was the only one I disliked.

LeahBergen This sounds like a fun one. I received the Jack the Ripper anthology in this series from my Litsy secret Santa this past year. 👍🏼 7y
batsy Oooh. Good one, secret Santa! 7y
shawnmooney Sounds fun! 7y
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