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Unnatural Creatures
Unnatural Creatures | Neil Gaiman
The griffin, the sunbird, manticores, unicorns - all manner of glorious creatures never captured in zoos, museums or photographs are packed vividly into this collection of stories. Neil Gaiman has included some of his own childhood favourites alongside stories classic and modern to spark the imagination of readers young and old. All contributors have given their work free to benefit Dave Eggers' literacy charity, 826DC. Also includes a new Neil Gaiman Story.
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DebinHawaii
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#ScarathlonPhotoChallenge

This book of stories in my #Scarathlon TBR has a gorgeous #Black cover. For Team #SpookyGhostClub 👻🖤👻
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Clwojick Well done! 13mo
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wanderinglynn
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#20in4 starts Friday!

I‘ve had a dismal reading month. This has just been a crazy & weirdly busy month that‘s flown by. Plus, it‘s the rainy season, which just makes me want to hibernate. I‘m off Friday - Tuesday, and so my goal is just to try to finish the tagged. It‘s the book I‘ve been reading since May 1. 😣 If I can finish it on Friday, then I aim to finish at least 1 more before Tuesday.

Andrew65 Good luck, great to have you playing along. 😊 2y
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wanderinglynn
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#thoughtfulthursday

1. Tagged! + relishing to several audiobook faves

2. Physical

3. It‘s an anthology of short stories. So far, overall I‘d give it 4 stars.

4. Not normally.

Thanks for the tag Danielle. Who hasn‘t played? Tag!

MoonWitch94 Thanks for playing ☺️📚 2y
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wanderinglynn
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I love reading the dedications of books. And Neil Gaiman always writes delightful ones.

marleed That‘s a great one! 3y
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wanderinglynn
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One week until #WyrdAndWonder begins! My countdown post this week shares my Wyrd And Wonder TBR. The tagged is one of them. Any guesses on the other 8?

Find all 9 titles of my Wyrd And Wonder TBR on my blog: http://wanderinglynn.com/2022/04/20/countdown-1-my-wyrd-wonder-tbr/

Booksblanketsandahotbeverage The owlcrate version of gallant? 3y
wanderinglynn @BookHoarder32 good guess, but no. There is an OwlCrate book version on the list but not Gallant. 3y
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wanderinglynn
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I almost didn‘t open this today because I thought opening day was tomorrow! 😆

Thank you Samantha! I love my #AllHallowsReadSwap box. I collect magnets—it goes perfectly with this box! These are fantastic editions. And I love all things Gaiman. 🖤🖤🖤

And thank you Chelle for hosting. 🧡🎃 I always love your swaps.

Yuki_Onna Yep, I know you love all things Gaiman, that's why I chose it... 🧡
I hope you haven't read that one yet?
It's a bit sad that Danielle had the same idea as I and you already received an edition of The Invisible Man with your #HHS box, but well...
It was on top of your wish list and now you have three editions - that's also something, right? 😉
And yaaay that you collect magnets - how cool is that?!
I'm glad you liked your little box a bit! 😙🎃
3y
wanderinglynn I love getting multiple editions of my fave books. I have 3 of Dracula, 3 of Pride & Prejudice, and 4 of Good Omens. So this is perfect! 🧡 3y
wanderinglynn And no, I did not have this Gaiman. So it‘s a great edition to my Gaiman shelf. 🖤 3y
kamoorephoto I love the covers of all of those!! ❤️‍🔥 3y
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Avanders
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Eeeeeeeesh. What. A. *year*! And June-July were hard peaks. It feels like forever since I‘ve been able to sit down with a book!

Should I be doing work? Maybe... Will I, tonight? Not a chance...

Time for me, tea, and some selections by Neil Gaiman...
💁🏽‍♀️☕️📖

#LMPBC @MaleficentBookDragon @TK421 @Bklover @BethM I‘m sending this by Monday, regardless of whatever progress I make ☺️

Bklover No hurry!! 5y
Avanders @Bklover thanks! 😘 I sent it this morning, and it should make it to you @MaleficentBookDragon by wed or thurs! 👏🏽👏🏽 @Bethm @tk421 5y
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KtheBookwyrm
Unnatural Creatures | Neil Gaiman
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Surprisingly, I got to finish this today. The tiny is sick so I stayed home from work. This was a strong anthology, there wasn‘t a single story that I disliked. There were 2 that I enjoyed more than the others, the cartographer wasps and the anarchist bees by E. Lily Yu, and Sunbird by Neil Gaiman.

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KtheBookwyrm
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410 pages—that‘s how many pages of this I have left to read. Not sure I‘ll get it read in the next days, but I‘m gonna give it a go anyway.

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KtheBookwyrm
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This months anthology buzzword: creatures/monsters. I‘ve had this book for a year or 2, so in the spirit of cutting down my tbr, this has to be my first anthology pick of the year. I‘ve read he first two stories and liked both, although the 2nd was better

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RamsFan1963
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Book: Unnatural Creatures Edited by Neil Gaiman
Author: Leon Uris
Movie: Unbreakable. I just rewatched this and Split to get ready for the upcoming sequel, Glass.
Food: Ubriaco Rosso Cheese. It's one of my favorites but too expensive to have on cheese and crackers night lol

#manicmonday #letterU @joscho

JoScho Thanks for playing 😊 6y
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Moodyreader
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Not sure how I ended up with so many anthologies!!! (Most of them are sci-fi and no one is shocked). At some point I think I will do a mini anthology read a thon and focus on them but May ((my birth month)) will be devoted to a Lunar Chronicles reread!

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Oryx
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Thanks @jhod for my fab #halloweengoespostal picks! Really looking forward to reading these. Might try and get one of the short stories read tonight, being Halloween and all! 👻 @BookishMarginalia #fallbookexchange

Cinfhen 👻❤️ 7y
LauraJ Those are some badass books 🖤🖤🖤 7y
robinb ❤️❤️ 7y
RaimeyGallant Scary! 7y
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AmandaL
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For the prompt #authorsyouwouldliketomeet: Neil Gaiman. I'm not saying magic is real, but if it is, he totally understands how it works. #booksacrossoceans

[DELETED] 3803335244 Great author! 7y
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lauren.lerner
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Really enjoyed this collection of #shortfiction curated by Neil Gaiman. I'm reminded that I should read more of this format; it's so lovely to consume compact creations!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

Favorite stories:
Sunbird (Neil Gaiman)
The Sage of Theare (Diana Wynne Jones)
The Cockatoucan; or Great-Aunt Willoughby (E. Nesbit)
The Flight of the Horse (Larry Niven)
The Smile on the Face (Nalo Hopkinson)
Come Lady Death (Peter S. Beagle)

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lauren.lerner
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I'm sitting upstairs, minding my own business, reading (obviously), when my husband comes upstairs & hands me this carton of ice cream. "CHEAPER THAN THERAPY" - indeed & I'm certain it'll be a lot more enjoyable than therapy! #ivedonealotoftherapy #lol ?#chocolatepeanutbutterisaheavenlycombo #idontlovesweetsbutidolovechocolatepeanutbutter #alsothefetushasasweettooth #yesimblamingthekid #ihaventeatensomanysweetssinceiwasakid #hashtagstorytelling

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lauren.lerner
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Short attention span this morning calls for #shortfiction. 🍞🍵 #bookandbreakfast #pregnancybrain #currentlyreading

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Mimi28
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Trump is making me not even want to be the same species as him right now. He really grinds my gears. So I decided to read something spooky an even un-human. Plus it's kind of raining and dreary here in Chicago so this is perfect. I just want to be taken into a totally different world. Here's Taz. I know it would be better if he was a black cat 😂😹The state of the human race is so depressing to me right now. Cats and creatures it is!! 🎃😻👽

Mimi28 Sorry to be so negative. I was forced to watch the news today at the laundromat and I watch cartoons and BabyTv all day usually because I am highly sensitive. Reality sucks sometimes and I also get really depressed in the summer. Thanks to you guys are my cats and my mom and psyche meds or I would really flip out. Sorry about my extreme left- wing views and negativity. You guys are cool but most IRL humans just don't understand. Thanks ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ 7y
WarpedSweetness I feel the same way about Trump. I've tried to stay away from the news because it makes me so depressed. 7y
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Mimi28 @WarpedSweetness Thanks. The news is really depressing. Whenever I watch it I get really low. I guess in a way I need to be around more people but then it feels so good to just hibernate and watch cartoons under the fan with my cats all day 😻 7y
Nonaroo *hugs* I feel so many emotions, anger and sadness. I feel like that man has opened a Pandora's box to let so much hate out there. You take the time to have some self care, read something fun and pet the cats. 7y
WarpedSweetness @Mimi28 I know what you mean. I try to be social and then I need isolation so I can recharge. @nonaroo is right. Take time for self care. It is so important. 7y
Bette I hear you. I keep diving into new books to get away too. You aren't alone. 🐱❤️ 7y
batsy @Mimi28 I don't know if it helps but you never have to apologise for feeling down about the world because the world is very bad, in many aspects. I'm also here for your extreme left-wing views. I hope it helps to talk about it here. 7y
laurieluna Thats why I read too. Real life is too scary at the moment. 😟 7y
Mimi28 @Nonaroo Thanks, I will ((((((( hugs back))))))))) 7y
Mimi28 @WarpedSweetness Thanks ❤️❤️❤️❤️Recharging is important 7y
Mimi28 @Bette Thanks, thanks for understanding ❤️❤️❤️ 7y
Mimi28 @batsy Thanks. It does help but I don't want to be a Debbie Downer all the time. I was always taught to try to be positive and find good in every situation- but the world kinda sucks right now. Thanks ❤️❤️❤️❤️ 7y
Mimi28 @miralunasbooknook Real life is really scary right now! Thanks for understanding ❤️❤️❤️❤️ 7y
laurieluna @Mimi28 totally do! I've mentioned it elsewhere today but I actively avoid the news because it was starting to destroy me mentally. I don't do Facebook or twitter. Books are my escape and if that's how we get through life theres nothing wrong with it. ❤❤❤ 7y
Mimi28 @miralunasbooknook I stopped Facebook almost 2 years ago. I have Instagram just mostly for cat pics and I also post those on Twitter. The news is horrible right now. I understand. Thanks ❤️❤️❤️❤️ 7y
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lauren.lerner
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This is actually my second #bookandbreakfast of the day, the first of which was followed by a nap. 😴 I feel like a hobbit, I eat so often these days, and I get almost as cranky as one when I'm not fed regularly. #pregnancyproblems

I'm enjoying this book. Its a quicker read than expected, always a plus IMO. I'll need to take a break to do a first aid/CPR course online in a while but hoping to finish it today nonetheless. #currentlyreading

lauren.lerner Change of plans: enjoying this too much to rush so making it my before-bed/bedside table read.... I love being able to renew library books online! 7y
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lauren.lerner
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#bookandbreakfast, super early edition thanks to the diblings 🐶🐶 who insist on being walked at 6 AM. 😩

I had planned to finish The Fireman while #downbythebay, but honestly just don't have the attention span right now, so I'm pleased that I brought this short story collection along with me. My head feels clearer this morning & my heart hurts less, which means reading should actually be an achievable activity today 📖🙌🏻

#currentlyreading

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KtheBookwyrm
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HPB Book haul! Didn't find any Pitticus Lore but I did come across a few treasures :) particularly here be monsters, the basis for the stop motion movie the box trolls

Texreader Wow! I'd be thrilled with any one of these! Nice haul!!! 8y
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beeweird
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Really enjoyed this eclectic collection of short stories, although it took me ages to read to completion. Bit of a box of chocolates--some stories I just sampled, others I devoured, wishing there were more. A lovely way to be introduced to writers I'm not familiar with, and a great way to end my weekend. 🐲📚💞

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beeweird
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I love drunk magical people. 🌟🌟🌟

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Craftylikefox
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Fabulous collection of short stories! Finished off the book this morning with a nice cup of winter white Earl Grey. It's hard to say what my favorite story was because they each are so special. I enjoyed the cartographer wasps and anarchist bees, I love bees :) A nice way to start 2017

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Craftylikefox
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Lunchtime reads. Had some delicious butternut apple soup. Devouring these beautiful stories 😍

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Craftylikefox
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Lunchtime reading! I get to escape into these beautiful stories. Neil Gaiman has picked amazing stories 😍 Loving every story I have read so far. Yummy leftover steak and roasted cauliflower!

BekahB I loved this collection and I think I remember that story being my favorite. 8y
Craftylikefox @BekahB so far this is my favorite story too 😀 8y
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BookBoggart
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Now I've read a few of #neilgaiman books none I would say I would make a favorite. I own this one and is on my extensive TBR list. I also have American Gods on my list which I haven't gotten to yet. Soon though, isn't that the readers dream? A never ending TBR!? 😂😂 #happybirthdaybro #lovemesomecreatures #aphotoadaynov16 #muchlove

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Tweetyandyreads
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Help! I need more dark and spooky books to get me through to Halloween! #needmorebooks #halloween #paranormal #horror #creepy #scary

HotMessJess It, the shining, any book Bentley little penned, seed..... 8y
Casi Haunting of hill house by Shirley Jackson. A classic and so creepy 8y
Tweetyandyreads Thanks :) IT is my favorite book and I loved The Shining. I'll check out Bentley Little. Ooo Haunting of Hill House...I'll check that one out too! :) Thank you! 8y
RadicalReader @Tweetyandy Harlan Coben, Bentley Little and James Patterson 8y
kJLan The stand by Stephen King or the sign of seven trilogy by Nora Roberts!!! 7y
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HeathHof
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DGRachel Gorgeous cover! 8y
Books_Wine_Repeat 😍😍 8y
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beeweird
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Strange things happen when destiny is tampered with...

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beeweird
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"I have a presentiment of doom upon me," said Augustus TwoFeathers McCoy that night, in a bed that was far too small for him, before he slept. "And I fear it shall come to us with barbecue sauce."

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elkeOriginal
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What a fun / odd pair to have matchy-matchy covers!
Same handletterer / designer of course 😊
Now I want to find more unexpected cover design connections on my shelves 📚💕

LeahBergen Beautiful! 8y
shawnmooney Wonderful! 8y
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gmlsmreads
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This is my favorite short story so far in Gaiman's collection.

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