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I don‘t have any right now, but I‘ve planned out two.

On the inside of my left forearm, I want to get the Summoning Dark from Terry Prqtchett‘s Thud in red, and then the Guarding Dark in black over the top of it.

And on my right wrist I want to get the word uvumi from Tamora Pierce‘s Emelan books, looking like it‘s written with thread.

#SundayFunday I hope you all have a fantastic day, and don‘t forget to tag me in your posts!

I thought I only had a fondness for the paperback cover as it's the version I originally read from the library, but after I shelled out for the collector's hardback, I realized I actually like the paperback cover more! Oops. Oh well, I love this book enough to own it twice. This reread got right me in the feels! Glad to re-reading Snuff next because right now this and it are neck and neck for my fave Vimes book.

The exploratory approach to upholding the law. 🤦🏼‍♂️

Yet again reminded of my love for Sybil. Vimes might be growing in legend among the City Watch officers and the populace at large, to the point that they'd hesitate to say when he messed up, but Sybil will keep him humble. 😁

Another Night Watch installment that could be summed up as Sam Vimes seeing the world conspiring to keep him from getting home on time to read the picture book Where's My Cow? to his young son. My favorite moment was Death having a "near-Vimes experience." ?

Such lovely prompts!Posting as I wait for my friend,to watch Barbie! @Eggs #WondrousWednesday
1.You stare into the darkness till it blinks.You stare it down-tagged book
2.Even small triumphs are still triumphs and should be celebrated as such.-The Pomegranate Gate
3.In the immortal words of ABBA, the history book on the shelf is always repeating itself!

#Two4Tuesday @TheSpineView fun prompts!
1.These two. First one from the tagged book,second one from 'The brief wondrous life of Oscar Wao'.
2." She likes us from a distance,so don't get too near!"

Book mail!! Just one more (Snuff) and I‘ll own all the City Watch books. 🎉

I can't help thinking somebody recreated a game of thud to try

#ThinkPositivebepositive @Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
Have always loved this quote. So much more profound than abysses staring back at you.

I fell a bit behind there with the #PractettPosse #OokBOokClub, sorry. This one was a new read for me, and although it won‘t be my favorite Watch book I really liked how it dealt with ancient “obvious to everyone antagonist” animus, with what really happened, and how it sometimes benefits those with power to keep the real history buried and keep the conflict going. I still love how Pratchett can make us look at real issues with surreal stories.

Weeks late, I have finally finished Thud, a book that (in my memory) lived more in physical Koom Valley than it actually did. I quite enjoyed it, but I can't say it quite came together for me the way some of the earlier Watch books did. Also, if I were possessed by an incredibly ancient demon I would simply accept that that had happened to me and also never stop patting myself on the back for kicking its ass.
#OokBOokClub

This book seems really invested in getting across that Sally and Angua are queer a d honestly I'm on board.
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Wow, Sybil is being real racist about dwarves??? Not a fan!
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Interesting line in here where it turns out Carrot and Angua have separate beds. No one can convince me on this reread that Carrot is not ace.
#OokBOokClub

Very odd to me that it's Vimes's soul that reminds him that he hates vampires, and it's made only odder by his interview with Sally, which is a relatively smooth affair.

Also, I kind of wish she didn't go by Sally, but I am having fun picturing her doing Watch work in a big 'ol hat.
#OokBOokClub

Way, waaaaaay behind on #OokBOokClub , hoping to catch up and probably back to back it with Wintersmith. Don't know how excited I am to revisit this one! Let's go!

I normally love Discworld books but this one didn‘t grab me quite like Going Postal did. I did really love Where Is My Cow? - the story within a story. Where Is My Cow? stole the limelight.

#OokBOokClub

Hello friends! Open discussion is in the FOLLOWING POST marked as a spoiler. Find the #Thud post & tap "show me" on the spoiler tag to join in the discussion. Join in whenever you can! Today. Tomorrow. Next month! The post will always be up so just tag each other & we'll jump in to discuss with you. Feel free to chat about anything!

#Discworld #SirTerryPratchett #TerryPratchett #PratchettPosse #ReadAlong #BuddyRead #EpicBuddyRead

Tensions are running high between the dwarves and trolls of Ankh-Morpork when an extremist dwarf leader is found murdered. Vimes must do what he can to prevent a repeat of a centuries‘ old war.

God I love this book. It‘s been years since I last read this, and I‘ve found my understanding of the Summoning & Guarding Dark has expanded in that time.

This inspired 1 of the 2 tattoos I‘m going to get if I ever get over my fear of needles. 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗

Trolls and Dwarves have a troublesome history, and it‘s threatening to repeat itself. Of course, Commander Sam Vimes may have something to say about that! I liked Sam‘s slow acceptance of help from his planner-imp, but I have to say I hope I never have to read “Where‘s My Cow?” again!

#OokBOokClub-ers, our Discworld adventure continues TODAY with #Thud!

Looking forward to our discussion next month!

Happy reading!

#OokBOokClub

Just a friendly reminder that next month we'll be reading #Thud! Dig out your books, put in your library holds, or place your orders! The next Discworld adventure continues on October 8th! Woohoo!

If anyone wants to be tagged/untagged for future posts please let me know! Happy to oblige!

#Discworld #SirTerryPratchett #TerryPratchett #PratchettPosse #ReadAlong #BuddyRead #EpicBuddyRead

As always, Terry Pratchett is so much fun! This particular Discworld novel tells the story of a misunderstood war between the Dwarves and the Trolls. Sam Vimes tries to solve the ancient mystery, while making it home every night in time to read his son his favourite bedtime story.

“His #mind worked fast, flying in emergency supplies of common sense, as human minds do, to construct a huge anchor in sanity and prove that what happened hadn't really happened and, if it had happened, hadn't happened much.” #QuotsyApr21

I was excited to find I could fill today‘s #3Books challenge with Discworld books! ❤️ Sir Terry Pratchett. (One word titles: Snuff, Thud!, and Pyramids.)

#PratchettsPosse

“He hated games. They made the world look too simple. . . Chess, in #particular, had always annoyed him. It was the dumb way the pawns went off and slaughtered their fellow pawns while the king lounged about doing nothing. If only the pawns would've united . . . the whole board could've been a republic in a dozen moves.” #QuotsyAug20

Anyone else seeing a problem here? 😩

Spending some time with the Watch this morning.

@NeedsMoreBooks asked on my 20 things about me post what tattoo I want to get.

I‘ve been thinking for years about getting a tattoo of the Guarding Dark from Discworld. I want to get it with something else intwined that I haven‘t figured out yet.

Books, and Discworld specifically have saved my life more times than I can count. And I feel like this would be a good way to show that.

There‘s just that pesky fear of needles to get over first. 😂

This is what my first #MarchUnshelfing stack looks like! Eleven of them have been read. The remainder of which I‘ve lost interest in and I‘ve decided to pass along to someone who will enjoy them more. I am giving the bottom two to my mother in law, and the rest are being donated to my apartments “swapping bookshelf”. Here‘s to hoping I can keep this up! 💪🏻

#TheUnreadshelfProject

Book 81 of the year finished (very early in the morning) Sept 30, audio

My favourite #FantasySetting - enough said.

#LetsTravelAugust

Forever grateful to Terry Pratchett for giving me the line, "Assemble the facts, digest the information, consider the implications. Then go postal. But with precision." ?

#discworld #currrentlyreading #amreading #thud #terrypratchett #ankhmorpok #discworldcitywatch #samvimes

I had a very Discworld holiday! The three latest released signature series book, The Librarian statue, several pairs of themed socks, a Death‘s study art print, bookmarks and T-shirt‘s! I feel pretty lucky 😊.

Happy Christmas everyone! I hope all of you have a wonderful day 💚❤️💚❤️🎄

In all the drama of our break-in last week, I forgot to post my new Discworld editions! I was so quick they weren't even in the shelves yet and the bookseller had to hunt them out of that morning's delivery 😂 #ookbookclub #speakhisname

The dwarves and the trolls are heading towards war while Vimes and the guard try to head them off.

#BookishBingo category: Starts with a murder

“He hated games. They made the world look too simple...Chess, in particular, had always annoyed him. It was the dumb way the pawns went off and slaughtered their fellow pawns while the king lounged about doing nothing. If only the pawns would've united, maybe talked the rooks round, the whole board could've been a republic in a dozen moves.” #King #QuotsyOct18 #QuotsyCatchup

#read #quotsysept18 illustration © Paul Kidby

Pratchett Collector‘s Library editions coming this November 2018!
I just stumbled upon listings for:
Thud
Making Money
Unseen Academicals
(They usually come out in 4s so keep your eyes open?!)

@Soubhiville @Moray_Reads mark your calendar! 📚
#pratchettposse #discworld

This is one of the weirdest Pratchett books, I think. I just reread it, and I still never quite figured out the Darkness (metaphor? Reality?). To me, political/philosophical possibilities got in the way of a good story. Also the deep-down dwarfs were just too weird to provide a good-humored parallel, as Pratchett mostly does...am I way off-base? #pratchett #paranormal #satire

I‘m rereading Thud and loving its pure cleverness. The policemen are my fav thread in Ankh-Morpork. This one strays a long way from the city and gets pretty confusing, but if you trust Pratchett and just settle in for the ride, it‘s great! Vimes is marvelous, as always. #pratchett #urbanfantasy #satire

#clean #Quotsy #QuotsyMay18 #LitsyQuoteChallenge

#clean #Quotsy #QuotsyMay18 #LitsyQuoteChallenge

#clean #Quotsy #QuotsyMay18 #LitsyQuoteChallenge

This is not the #hoard you are looking for. #sorrynotsorry

#Quotsy #QuotsyMay18 #LitsyQuoteChallenge

I like to have an audiobook and physical book going on at any given time, this is the current!