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#OffMyShelf “different world”

This is the 6th in the series and the 10th I‘ve read so far. I love the Discworld.

This one focuses on Granny Weatherwax, introduced in “Equal Rites” and it‘s really about the magic of the theater and the dangerous capacity of words and rumors to sway public opinion.

There‘s a lot of playful references to (and muddling of) Shakespeare‘s plays, particularly Macbeth, and to fairy tales.

Penny dog is at the groomers again and I‘m enjoying a Panera salad for lunch/dinner reading the tagged on my kindle.

 @Reggie They did not have any Everything cookies 🍪 so I got chocolate chip again. I‘ll be back in two months and try again. 😅

Felt like it had harder edges this time 'round. It's certainly more entertaining on reread, knowing the ultimate tack the tale takes, seeing the winks to the reader throughout the story, but I think maybe my love for the Vimes books makes it harder for me to love the Witch ones.
With a great deal of veracity, Magrat, Ogg and Weatherwax are ultimately three women respected in their community for how they have helped out, now having to encounter 1/

Loving the current reads colour palette. 🧡💛💚

I'm posting the #BookScavengerHunt prompts in order & today is 'Purple'.

Nearly forgot to add the points for today's post to my halfway total. I'm not a fan of Terry Pratchett's books but I know a lot of people really like them.

#Flerken #HauntedShelf @puddlejumper #Purple

#wondrouswednesday @Eggs

1) certainly, but I cannot think of a single one right now

2) The Secret History

3) I should write something profound, but it was Terry Pratchett's Wyrd Sisters

Thanks for the tag @TheSpineView

In the last weeks I went through some of Pratchett‘s discworld novels again. I have to say I like the Witches and the Nightwatch ones the most. There is nothing like a stanze of „The Hedgehog Can Never be Buggered at All“. 😂😂😂

My Little Free Library haul this morning.

Me driving home from work listening to Terry Pratchett. The jokes are easing the traffic and I arrive home lauging. 😊

Pratchett will always be a pick, but I read this one in fits and starts and never really got fully immersed in it. Onto the next...

Please enjoy this photo of a cat that clearly did not want to be photographed.

Even after re-reading, this remains my favorite Discworld book. The opening scene—the parody of the scene with the three witches in Macbeth—is the best opening scene ever.

Seriously, those three are the best characters, too. Each has her flaws, and each has her own good qualities.

Kings, destinies, and the regular magic confronted by the magic of the theatre.

“Things that try to look like things often do look more like things than things.”

5/5

Another great Pratchett book

#bookspinbingo no. 6 @thearomaofbooks

I have not read any Pratchett (something I really must correct). However, this comic which was inspired by Inktober prompts is a cute bit of fan art based on Discworld characters. The illustrations here are top notch! I am happy to have my copy signed- Holak‘s art is great and I‘m going to keep my eyes open for other works by her.
#greekcomics #fanart

My first Discworld book and still my favourite😘😍

#scarathlon2022 #teamslaughter #scarathlondailyprompts

Thanks for the tag, @kspenmoll

#Two4Tuesday @TheSpineView

1) being disturbed every other paragraph, sticky book covers, smelly/grubby/very used library books, books whose spine I have to crack to be able to read them

2) a signed edition of my favourite Pratchett book, tagged

When your outfit matches the book you're reading...
Even without knowing the play Macbeth, (though I caught the Hamlet flavour) this is still an awesome, fun read, with Terry Pratchett's uncanny ability to include solemn moments and important asides amongst the humour and shenanigans. It's that last reveal that got me! 🤭 Read the guest intro last and enjoyed it too!

"The wind howled."

Short and sweet! ?

#FirstLineFridays
@ShyBookOwl

Taking a break from Towles for some absurdity and fun (with underlying social commentary!) today.

I may have had a little splurge on 99p Kindle books but then again why shouldn't I have them?

#Booklovers #BookNerds #LibraryMouse #InkDrinker #ReadersLiveAThousandLives
#BookNerdsUnite #BookWitch #BookGeek #Reader #ReadABook #LostInABook #SundayReadersClub #Tea #Books #BookLover #WeekendReads #ReadThisBook #JustOneMoreChapter #LetMeRead #GreatReads #MIAB #ProfessionalBookworm #LostInABook

Need Mr. Pratchett to bring laughter back. This week has been rough.

A great hamlet spoof set in Pratchett‘s Discworld

Thanks for the tag @The_Penniless_Author

1) witches (in the sense: witches = natural magic; wizards = studied magic - - - either can be either gender)
2) Wyrd Sisters - I love Pratchett's witches.

#Two4Tuesday @TheSpineView

How about you, @LauraBeth @ozma.of.oz @DGRachel?

Another charming discworld book! I love the witch characters!

This is my first Discworld novel, chosen on the recommendation of a friend, and I really loved it! I‘ll have to read more, for sure!

‘I hate cats.‘
Death‘s face became a little stiffer, if that were possible. The blue glow in his eye sockets flickered red for an instant.
I SEE, he said. The tone suggested that death was too good for cat-haters.

My second discworld book, loved it. Terry builds the best sentences and the most wonderful characters. Can‘t wait to find more Nanny Ogg and Granny Weatherwax adventures!

Granny Weatherwax is one of my favourite Discworld characters and this is a riff of my favourite Shakespeare play. ‘Nuff said!

“Blessings be on this house," Granny said, perfunctorily. It was always a good opening remark for a witch. It concentrated people's minds on what other things might be on this house.”

#Halloween has #witches, right?

Happy Halloween!

#QuotsyOct20 @TK-421

Opening day is here!!! @quietjenn your package is fabulous!!🤩 The wrapping is gorgeous. I can see you put a lot of thought and care into this! The Craft pin and the tote are so cool and your book selections are on point!! I love everything!! Thank you so much!!
🖤🧡🎃🧡🖤
@wanderinglynn That you for hosting!!
#hhs #hauntedhallowswap

Thanks for the tag @Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick !
1. I like chocolates... and have a weakness for Almond Joy
2. I don‘t watch horror... I am voting for current news
3. “THERE IS NO JUSTICE. THERE IS JUST ME.” -Death - From #terrypratchett
#ThoughtfulThursday

Want to play, @obviateit , to celebrate being back?

For me, this is the book where Pratchett established a concrete tone of voice and the series took off. The previous books showed hints of it but could not fully combine his humour with the plot.
In this one, he weaves in the subject of how words matter and how history is written.

I love Nanny Ogg. Always makes me cry with laughter. Do you remember verse no. 50 of „The Hedgehog Can Never be Buggered at All“? 😜🤗😜 #discworld

On my way back to Switzerland and taking @Heideschrampf ‘s advice. Listening to the audiobook of Wyrd Sisters, which was actually the first Discworld novel I bought almost 20 years ago. 🤗
#gnuterrypratchett #speakhisname #terrypratchett #discworld

Two busy days put me behind. In honor of #NursesDay I'm posting books lent to me by my friend who's a nurse and an all around awesome person.
#MagicalMay @Eggs

Remembering Terry today. He has been gone for five years now, I still read a discworld novel every month or so. Just referred to the Wyrd Sister as a pop culture version of Macbeth in my English lessons.
#gnuterrypratchett #terrypratchett #speakhisname #discworld

Started on WYRD SISTER and I love it!!!!!!!!!😍😍😍
I think I love the witches the most of all The Discworld characters!

“We got the #spell exactly right. Except for the ingredients. And most of the poetry. And it probably wasn‘t the right time. And Gytha took most of it home for the cat, which couldn‘t of been proper.” #QuotsyOct19

#ChillingPhotoChallenge for yesterday!

Oct 22: Green
Status: hardcover and read! I love the witches!

#Scarathlon
#TeamStoker

I‘m Magrat Garlick! It‘s time for all the witches! 🧙🏻‍♀️

https://bookriot.com/2018/09/07/quiz-which-discworld-witch-are-you/

#whichcharacterareyou @bookriot #bookriotquiz

Nothing like a Sir PTerry reread to brighten up one‘s week

I spent some time at my local library after my shift today, and I found some great options for all the #Scarathlon events. 4/6 of these are directly related to Halloween, and the remaining 2 fall within the #TeamSlaughter themes! 👻🎃☠️

#OctoberTBR #OctoberStack #ScarathlonTBR

Husband did alright 😍 #birthdayswag

“This cat, on the other hand, was its own animal. All cats give that #impression, of course, but instead of the mindless animal self-absorption that passes for secret wisdom in the creatures, Greebo radiated genuine intelligence. He also radiated a smell that would have knocked over a wall and caused sinus trouble in a dead fox.” Paul Kidby illustration. #QuotsyJuly19

“Destiny was funny stuff, he knew. You couldn‘t trust it. Often you couldn‘t even see it. Just when you knew you had it cornered, it turned out to be something else—coincidence, maybe, or providence. You barred the door against it, and it was standing behind you. Then just when you thought you had it nailed down it walked away with the hammer.” #destiny #QuotsyJuly19

Apparently books make very good pillows! 😍😻📚💕 #catsoflitsy #littenkitten

#notimeforcathaters

#friyayintro @howjessreads

2) reaching all my #BFC goals
3) Indian - great variety
4) had two, they died in a fire around Christmas 15 years ago