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The great February book haul: A couple of Flavia de Luce novels

Not my favorite of the series, but time spent with Flavia is always time spent well. The mystery felt somewhat lacking in this one, but I did enjoy Daphne's side quest of poetic sleuthing. I'm looking forward to the next, but I'm not thrilled about it being the last one in the series.

Another in this series that suits the #scarathlon photo prompt today is #grave next year I need to do a reread of this series! #BOOklovers

I liked this one. As usual, I listened to the audio and upped my rating by ¼ star for Jayne Entwistle. I liked that Flavia‘s sisters seemed to be a bit nicer this time around. For some reason, I don‘t remember really “noticing” the humour, but I did this time around. I‘m sure I probably did, but for some reason it just didn‘t stick in my head

The de Luce sisters are on holiday following the events of the last book and of course, Flavia finds a body. I really like seeing how the sisters‘ relationships evolve and they seem to be closer in this book. I‘m sad that my time with Flavia is ending again soon, she‘s such a wonderful character.

#flaviabuddyread

Continuing my TBR project:
This is one of the oldest selections on my TBR list - Originally added October 18, 2017.

In this episode, Flavia discovers a dead body in a lake where they were taking a therapeutic vacation after the sudden death of the de Luce father. As always, Flavia, with the help of Dogger, investigate and solve the crime(s). This is the ninth novel in the series. I would suggest reading this series in order.

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Coming up - our (belated) #Flaviabuddyread for Book 9!

Oops... I lost track of time and haven‘t even started the book yet! The next instalment of our #flaviabuddyread will come at you NEXT week!

After the last book with the shocking ending, in this one, the characters learn to cope with the after effects in their different ways. I liked how this mystery incorporated more of Dogger and Daphne.
Another decent book in the series though the plot wobbled a bit at times for me.

Not my favorite but I will persist to the next one. I must admit, I didn't see the lines to the solution like I usually do with a mystery. Interested to see from the next if this is from the writing or my sleep-muddled brain.

This is typical Flavia, and I enjoyed it overall. However, her interest in death, poisons, and corpses didn‘t sit as well with me, considering the current situation. But I loved the ending. I‘ll probably reread sometime in the future, when these elements won‘t feed my anxiety.

Yay! @Alisnazzy downloaded Overdrive to my Kindle and helped me get signed on through our library, since they have a slightly weird setup. I downloaded my first book, so once I finish my current read I can return to Flavia‘s exploits.

Another great installment of the Flavia stories! And I‘m ahead of schedule 🤓

How to start your Monday right: after you drop off your kiddo at early practice, go to a coffee shop and read and knit with your chai latte.

Next book and Dog. Sunday morning waking up slow.

The Grave's a Fine and Private Place is the ninth novel in Alan Bradley's Flavia de Luce series. Flavia, for those unfamiliar with the series, is a twelve-year-old girl, a chemist, and an incredibly precocious investigator of murders. With her sisters Daphne and Ophelia, her loyal servant and companion Dogger--he served in WWII with Flavia's father, ending up with Mr. de Luce in a POW camp--⬇️

Just checked out five books for my kindle - you know, just in case I run out of reading material! ❤️📚

This installment is not among my favorites, but it's good. I especially liked the increased participation of Dogger.

I freaking adore Flavia. I didn‘t pick this one up as quickly as I normally would after the way the previous one ended but I was pleasantly surprised at how the story carried on. Flavia continues to delight and Bradley continues to weave the most intriguing mysteries.

Book 10 for #14books14weeks (and the last one I squeaked in during the 14 weeks!)

I‘m taking on the Readers Imbibing Peril challenge - I‘m hoping to finish the first, second and third perils. So I pulled a bunch of titles that‘ll work to pick from over the next two months. #ripxiv #readersimbibingperil

Love! Love! Love! It‘s been a rocky time for our sweet Flavia de Luce and this book had me a bit weepy eyed at the end because Flavia is getting her feet under her. How I love her! I hope Mr Bradley writes us through her whole life until she is a crusty old diabolically fantastic spinster. I shall read each book with glee. (I enjoyed her at my favorite family retreat in Island Park, Idaho—seen here)

#cottoncandy #audiobook The ending on this one was a bit weird. I actually went back to listen thinking I missed something, nope, just a bit of a jumpy conclusion.

Oh my Flavia,. You are such a precocious child. She's smart beyond belief. I love her sometimes the books are a little long winded but there's a learning lesson in them all. Can't wait to get my hands on the newest release

(Ignore all the non pretty junk on the table...although the Muse of Nightmares snuck into the photo) Albeit a very windy day, it is also very peaceful. I'm meal prepping something healthy for the weak--while drinking a coke and eating cheezits--and using this cookbook my dad gave me for my 16th birthday to get ready for tonight's dinner. Flavia is telling her story as I chop brussel sprouts, and despite a turbulent world outside, it's lovely.

As I am listening to this on Audible, I'm having a lot of thoughts. These novels can be long winded and sometimes the murder plot almost feels like an afterthought. That's because these stories are not about murder; they are about Flavia. About how a little girl, in the wake of the world's tragedy of WW2, grows up and is influenced by her own tragedies and experiences. It's really hitting home in this one that Flavia is growing up...

Snowy day reading with my favorite adorable reading companion 📖🐶❤️❄️

So good! Unfortunately wasn‘t feeling my best yesterday-glad to have a doctor‘s appointment to get a second opinion and hopefully figure out what is going on with my health-so didn‘t get to read as much as I would have liked, but am about a third of the way through.

Love this series, and I‘ve got an ARC of the new one coming out on Tuesday!

Last night's #boozeandbooks

Thank you, Alan Bradley.

This book represents a return to a more light hearted tale for Flavia and co.

Imagine being in a boat. You trail your hand through the water and suddenly catch the jaw of a corpse that has floated to the surface.

It could only happen to Flavia!

“‘Keep the money,‘ I said. ‘I don‘t take bribes. I‘m not that kind of person.‘

‘What kind of person are you?‘ she asked, and I could see that she was offended.

‘I‘m the kind of person who is going to make a difference in the world,‘ I told her. ‘As soon as I get rid of my braces.‘”

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I love you, Flavia.

My first Dewey‘s book is all finished! Wonderful as always, this book finds Flavia & Co on a small vacation, where, of course, Ms de Luce finds a corpse in the river. A lovely cast of characters in the town, and involving more of her sisters and Dogger than we‘ve seen before. Such fun to read!

In other news, my house guest is still sleeping, I had to take an hour nap myself, and I‘m stuck between disturbing Chico and reaching a new 📗. 😳

1. Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
2. The tagged book. But I‘m looking forward to all the books, really!
3. Dill and garlic cheese curds. Yum!
4. I‘ve been doing the Readathon for over a decade, I‘m mom to a very cuddly 15 y.o. cat, Chico, and I have a friend staying at my house this weekend. Fun distraction!
5. My different thing this time will be sleeping. I fell asleep around 4 AM and am just getting started now, over 2 hrs late! 😳
#readathon

Flavia de Luce #9 and she is better than ever! While on holiday, she finds a dead body (of course). With help from Dogger and even her sister, Flavia solves another murder using her chemistry skills and knowledge of poisons while her plucky personality shines. I‘m anxious to see where the next installment goes!

I can‘t get enough of Flavia de Luce. In this story her family is still dealing w/their grief & the impending dissolution of their family when, of course, Flavia finds a corpse. Flavia makes friends w/the locals; there‘s a murdering priest who maybe isn‘t, dramatists, blackmail & so much of what makes these stories great. I 💜seeing more of the Dogger & Flavia‘s relationship & if Flavia‘s idea @ the end is where the series is going, I‘m all in!!!

I‘m pretty sure this is the only series I‘ve ever read and I‘m doing it all on audio. Jane Entwistle is Flavia deLuce and I wouldn‘t miss her for all the poisons on the planet. Any other Flavia fans here?

So many wonderful quotes in this Flavia mystery! I really enjoyed the new perspectives that the new setting brought. It‘s amazing how Bradley can flesh out new characters in such a short book!

If you‘ve never read these mysteries, I heartily recommend the series, especially on audio. Flavia is one of the most clever and spunky characters in fiction today!

Vocabulary Lesson
Nimbus; page 12
The luminous "halo" that appears surrounding a holy being or Saint.

I just love Flavia. That's all.

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Whoop! The new Flavia just came in my library loans! #currentread #currentlyreading

I really wanted to love this latest in the Flavia de Luce series but it just didn‘t do it for me unfortunately. The behavior of some of the characters didn‘t seem fitting to their personalities in past books. Maybe this was a way of showing their evolvement over the years but it felt like a heavy handed way of steering the series towards another direction. It was still a fast, light read but fell a little flat.

Another fine addition to the Flavia de Luce mystery series! Flavia is on a bit of a getaway when she stumbles across a body...of course. But, there‘s more than meets the eye in this town, and everyone seems to have secrets. Jayne Entwistle once again does a brilliant job narrating the story.

I collect the Delacorte hardcovers (left) for this series but have been seeing some amazing artwork on alternate editions. These Orion paperbacks (right) are BEAUTIFUL! If they came in hardcover I might have been tempted to swap out by copies.

PS: I'm a totally cover art sucker.

I am a HUGE fan of Flavia de Luce and every other regular character in these books. They are PERFECTION. The overarching plot is totally compelling too. The individual mysteries in each book are not always as interesting and this one falls into that category a bit. It's not bad but it drags a bit and the resolution feels underwhelming.

However, the narrative ending of this one provides a ton of excitement on what it might mean for the series!