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Unpacked another book I‘ve wanted to reread—loved it the first time I read it but somehow never got around to continuing the series…which I surely need to do! I‘ve only ever heard great things about each of the books in the series so I‘m anticipating a great read. Now, to start again…

#Movie2BookRecs @Klou
Movie: Wizard of Oz

Well this was fantastic. I can understand why it's so loved. I'll have to request the next audiobook soon.

Started this audiobook this morning. Morrigan Crow is cursed. She is doomed to die at midnight on her 11th birthday. As she awaits her fate, a man named Jupiter North appears and whisks her away to the magical city of Nevermoor to contend for a place in the city's most prestigious organization: the Wundrous Society.

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If I had found this series when I was 10-12, I would have been fully obsessed. Even now reading it mid-30s it was very fun!
Lots of twists, crazy magic, funny & endearing characters - there‘s really nothing to dislike.
I did end up reading it slower than I thought I would, so I‘m not sure if I will continue with the series, but if you need a fun story for a middle grade kid, I think it‘s this one!

“The journalists arrived before the coffin did.”

#FirstLineFridays
@ShyBookOwl

Finished this up tonight and what a delightful start to a new series! I loved the magical and quirky world of Nevermoor. These characters were so fun and the mystery surrounding Morrigan was engaging to follow. Thanks for the #ALSpine rec @shortsarahrose - I felt like I was reading Harry Potter again for the first time and can't wait to continue the adventure 😊
@monalyisha

#MG #Fantasy is one of those genres that are comfort reads for me, so I expected this to be an enjoyable escape. I do not expect, however, to be as completely enchanted by the world created in this novel. It is truly wondrous. And Morrigan is an absolute delight as a protagonist. The writing and pacing is on point and the audio narration is magical. It gets compared to HP a lot, but I found this to be a stronger first book. Will definitely read on

This was a very cute/fun middle grade fantasy adventure. It definitely has strong Harry Potter influences. A young girl believes she is to die due to a curse, but a different future awaits her. Though not wholly original in concept, still a fun read. 4⭐️

This was fabulous on audio. It is laugh out loud funny in some places and quite intense in others. The characters are superb. I can‘t wait to see what an interesting young villain does next.

109📚 4.5⭐️

Loved this book👏🏻 Morrigan is a wunderous protagonist!

Lovers of HP will definitely like this - lots of magic and mystery afoot!

Excited for books 2&3!📚

LOVEEEE!!! This book is really great. A mix between The House in the Cerulean Sea and Harry Potter. Fun, funny, lighthearted; I loved it!

“…boil her in a cauldron or turn her into a newt.” I‘m immediately taken to the scene in Monty Python and the Holy Grail 😂😂🤣

I don‘t read a lot of middle grade books, but I throughly enjoyed this one. It hit just the spot this week.

Does anyone else count the books you read with your children in your annual tally? My daughter and I read this one together and both adored Morrigan. This book was described as ‘Alice in wonderland meets Harry Potter‘. The was a pretty good description! We are now about to start Wundersmith…

Because I am avoiding media today and I needed some happy easy reading, a trip to the library was just the ticket

This was such a enchanting book, perfect for fans of Harry Potter and The Worst Witch.
Morrigan is cursed and escapes death at 11 years of age, but she finds herself in a magical world. A remarkable man, Jupiter North takes her under his wing and whisks her away to put her forward as a contender for a place in the Wondrous Society. Full of magic, tricks, talents and wonder - a perfect read for fans of magic and spells.

Christmas Eve morning…reading a book in bed with a cup of tea cuddling up with Belle 🐾 💕
#metime #christmassnuggles

Thought I‘d try a bit of middle grade and give my kindle a rest! Back to good old paperback.

I loved this book! Magical setting, magic school & a bit of a Hunger Games flavor tossed into the entrance trials. The characters are quirky & fun, the world is interesting, & a good chunk of it takes place in a hotel...another checkbox on the “things I love in books“ list. Very creative & fast moving with a lot of fun twists & turns. I did not want to put it down. A late night binge read that I'd do it all over again despite the loss of sleep.

Despite driving almost 400 miles today, I still managed to finish the first Morrigan Crow book, and what a book it was! The characters are great and the story walks that fine line of giving you enough information to follow but still keeping you guessing, throwing you curveballs. I can wait to start the next book!

Some nights, especially after rough news from family, I just need a purely fun, escape book and kitty snuggles.

Thank goodness Sphinx here is a good cuddle-cat, and I finally got my hands on a copy of Nevermoor, which I've been meaning to read since I bought a copy for my grand-niece last year. So far, I am definitely enjoying it and it's doing a good job of mostly distracting me from my worries.

#littensdressedinblood #practicalmagic

I can‘t believe I still haven‘t read this one!

This is book is very much Charlie and the Chocolate Factory crossed with the magical school subgenre. This was a really fun read with an intriguing world and a great cast of characters. I can‘t wait to read the sequel.

Finished this middle grade last night. Loved it. Morrigan Crows was born on Eventide, and therefore is "cursed", blamed for every bad thing that happens locally and doomed to die at midnight on her 11th birthday. However, hours before her death, a man named Juniper North comes to her rescue, whisking her off to a magical and secret city called Nevermoor. There, Morrigan must compete in 4 challenges ?

Morning read… 1st morning at a friends house.

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟WOW! This was fantastic! I‘m always a bit hesitant to read books that everyone raves about but this one is definitely worth the praise! Great read! Yes, it‘s for children but it‘s thoroughly enjoyable for all ages. Fast paced, funny and a real page turner. I will be recommending this to everyone I meet! 😀 Harry Potter fans will love it

A fellow Litsy user sent me the Thai editions I was searching for! 😭😭😭😭😭

Such a whimsically delightful story. I thoroughly enjoyed. A story full of magic, mayhem, and belonging. Definitely a new favourite.

#BookSpinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

Ahhhhhh! Jessica Townsend announced the title for her 4th book in her Nevermoor series over on Instagram today! 🤸🕺🤸

Anyone here that knows me well knows how much of a fan of this middlegrade series I am and this news has made my day!

The book has also been given a release window of October 2022! I can't freaking wait!

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Questions after reading the start of a great but unfinished series:
1. Why isn't there more if it?
2. When will the next book be released?
3. WHY isn't there more if it?
4. When will it be acceptable to reread the books - do I need to wait until the next one is published?
5. REALLY! Why isn't there more of it?
6. How can any book I pick up next be even half as interesting as these?

... Guess I'm in for a little post book depression 📚 ...

I'm late to the party, but now I understand the love! Somehow I had expected something different. Lucky for me, the second book is on sale as an ebook this month.

One of my Facebook pages I‘m on, so many of the members are absolutely in love with this series so I decided to give it a go and see what it‘s all about. After doing book 1 the next 2 books are now on my tbr 😂
Morrigan Crow is a Cursed Child who is supposed to die, but on the night she is a strange man shows up at her home promising there is another tomorrow so long as she follows him. With nothing to lose, she does. Fun magical read.

My goal is to collect every cover and today the Swedish editions showed up. Only one left that I know of is the Thai editions!

Feb - 3 Mar 2021 (audiobook)
This book inevitably draws comparisons with Harry Potter - a child is treated terribly by her family and whisked away into a new world where she is valued; a banished evildoer with whom the child has some unexplained connection is spoken of in whispers; and the child finally makes new friends who are somewhat like them. Nevermoor was never going to rise to the level of HP but is entertaining if not wholly original.

Rereading a favourite

OMG Sharni, I didn‘t even notice until I went to put them on a new shelf! You must be feeling so ripped off, this is amazing! 😭 #happilyeverafterswap

#happilyeverafterswap Part 2. I opened up my box first thing Sunday morning and was not disappointed. You have found cute goodies from my fav fandoms 😍

Thank you so much for my #HappilyEverAfterSwap package!! I love everything and I can wait to read these books! I do have a copy of The Hazel Wood, but I also love to bring books into my classroom that I‘ve enjoyed! This is perfect!! Now I have one to reread at home and one to loan to students! Even though I‘m going out to dinner shortly, I‘ve already begun snacking on the Kisses! Yummy!!! Thank you so much!!! @Charityann

“Death is boring. Life is much more fun. Things happen in life all the time. Unexpected things. Things you couldn‘t possibly expect because they‘re so very... unexpected.” Jupiter North

Currently reading Nevermoor. The book has the perfect balance of being cute, and tackling serious issues.

So happy about my early Christmas present from my mister. Listening to my audiobook to wear it in. On the hunt for a fun, colorful pillow to bring it all together.

When you're having trouble wrapping those last two gift books because you really kind of want to read them yourself!

#BookishChristmas

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@riversong153 I will never second guess your book recommendations again! You were right. This is a great book! You‘ve also wrecked my TBR plans because now I must immediately start book 2 in this series! It‘s like a weird and wonderful mashup of Harry Potter, Twilight, Hunger Games, and Divergent. 😍🤩

Starting this today on the recommendation of @riversong153 ☺️

Take 2. So glad I finally finished this audiobook! This book was really good and I can‘t wait to read the next in the series. My audio listening time goes down in the winter when it‘s too cold to walk outside.

#WinterGames2020 #MerryReaders +16pts #TBRRead
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#ReadYourWay - Book 6 finished (I‘ve had some timer issues, so need to figure out how long I‘ve actually read)

I had so much fun reading this! The world was so magical and I enjoyed getting to know Morrigan. The mystery surrounding her and the other characters in the world of Nevermoor kept me wanting to know what happens next. There is also a reveal at the end that made me 😲😲 Lastly, Townsend works in some commentary about privilege and expectations of womanhood that I didn't expect to see in a middle grade and I appreciated it. #fantasy #middlegrade

Oh thank you Jessica Townsend! This escape is absolutely what I needed to help me through a stressful week. Comfort reading at its finest.

I'd heard good things about this book, and it didn't disappoint at all. I'm looking forward to reading the other two books. You can read my full review here: https://link.medium.com/Qdi2yzkEQab

I finished this but forgot to post. I really loved this book. I listened on audio and it was amazing. I can‘t wait to listen to the next title.