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The House of Silk: A Sherlock Holmes Novel | Anthony Horowitz

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The House of Silk: A Sherlock Holmes Novel | Anthony Horowitz

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The House of Silk: A Sherlock Holmes Novel | Anthony Horowitz

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The House of Silk: A Sherlock Holmes Novel | Anthony Horowitz

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THE HOUSE OF SILK is Anthony Horowitz‘s authorized addition to the Sherlock Holmes canon, written with the approval of the Conan Doyle estate. It aims to deliver a new Holmes adventure that feels authentically Victorian while still offering modern narrative momentum. It is widely regarded as one of the strongest modern pastiches of Sherlock Holmes. ⬇️

dabbe Horowitz blends fidelity to Conan Doyle with his own contemporary sensibilities, crafting a mystery that feels respectful without being static. The book‘s darker subject matter and streamlined pacing differentiate it from the originals, which may divide opinion, but they also help the novel stand on its own. For readers who enjoy Holmes, Victorian mysteries, or modern crime fiction with a classic flair, ... ⬇️ 3w

dabbe ... THE HOUSE OF SILK is a thoughtful and engaging addition to the extended Holmes universe. For Holmes' purists, it may feel somewhat too modern—but it is still crafted with clear admiration for the original source material. 3w

AnnCrystal Grand review 👏🏼🕵🏻‍♂️👍🏼📚💝. 3w

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DrSabrinaMoldenReads Wow! Amazing review!! 3w

dabbe @DrSabrinaMoldenReads TY! 🖤🕵️‍♂️💛 3w

DrSabrinaMoldenReads @dabbe I forgot what‘s up for us next? 3w

dabbe @DrSabrinaMoldenReads Here's the link: https://www.litsy.com/web/post/2922810 3w

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The House of Silk: A Sherlock Holmes Novel | Anthony Horowitz

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Just finished this one yesterday. Once it got going, I couldn't put it down!

Holmes stands in the rain––
a boy's death shifts every clue
as the Silk grows near.

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JenlovesJT47 Sounds intriguing! 🧐🩶🕵🏻💛 3w

AnnCrystal 👏🏼🐝📚🕵🏻‍♂️📚💝. 3w

dabbe @JenlovesJT47 It was! 💛🕵️‍♂️🖤 3w

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julieclair Ooohhh… a very interesting #HaikuReview ! 3w

dabbe @julieclair It was a good one, IMHO. 💛🕵️‍♂️🖤 3w

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House of Silk: A Sherlock Holmes Novel | Anthony Horowitz

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I have literally been searching for years to find a Mystery writer who can keep me baffled all the way until the end of the novel. . For me, this was a wonderful reading experience, filled with suspense, likable and intriguing characters, “especially Holmes and Watson” and many out loud WOWs from me. Highly recommended for those who resonate with this. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

dabbe Excellent! 🖤🕵️‍♂️💛 3w

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The House of Silk: A Sherlock Holmes Novel | Anthony Horowitz

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Thoughts, Pastiched-Sherlockians?

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Librarybelle Life isn‘t easy at the moment, and I did not get to read this but read it years ago for a mystery discussion group I led. I don‘t remember every detail about the book, but I did like it and felt that it paid good homage to Conan Doyle and Holmes (the group agreed too). It takes talent to bring a new story such as this close to an original. I adore Horowitz and his books, so of course I vote for reading Moriarty! 4w

kelli7990 I enjoyed this book. I would read more books by him. 3w

eeclayton I'm not sure I'd pick it up on my own, but if #TheLitsyIrregulars decide to read it together, then I'll certainly join in the fun! 3w

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kspenmoll I second @Librarybelle opinion. I love this author & will read anything he likes. I did find this book had a more chilling effect on me than Holmes stories penned by Watson. 3w

kspenmoll Thanks for hosting & coming up with questions that made me dig deep & THINK on a Sunday! 3w

DrSabrinaMoldenReads I am happy to have found this author. For literally years, I have been searching for a mystery author on the same level as I remember Agatha Christie to be. I was never able to figure out her mysteries but as an adult have been able to figure most mysteries out before finishing. That has taken away the fun. I can‘t wait to read Moriarty. I would love other author recommendations. 3w

CogsOfEncouragement I have read books with SH as a side character, as well as books with SH as a great great great uncle or something and I really enjoyed them.

If I had read House of Silk on my own, I would not have finished it and I wouldn't be interested to read book 2.

I do enjoy hearing what others think about books, even the ones that didn't appeal to me. Thank you for continuing to host these discussions. I think they are important. 3w

dabbe @kspenmoll YW! 🤩🤣😘 3w

dabbe @DrSabrinaMoldenReads Any of his books are excellent IMHO. They definitely keep you guessing! 🤩 3w

dabbe @CogsOfEncouragement TY! 🤩 3w

DrSabrinaMoldenReads @dabbe Yay about his books! 3w

dabbe @DrSabrinaMoldenReads 🎯♥️🎯 3w

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The House of Silk: A Sherlock Holmes Novel | Anthony Horowitz

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Thoughts, Pastiched-Sherlockians?

eeclayton The foreword really piqued my interest, I was eager to find out why this manuscript needed to be hidden for such a long time. Now that I've finished, I'm not sure if it's because of the scandal and well-known people's involvement in it, or because of the episode with Moriarty.
As for the latter, do we really believe that Watson never said a word about this to Holmes, not even after Moriarty's death? 🤔 3w

kspenmoll Maybe Watson needed time & reflection to get the story just right. It could have bern because he did not want to expose & publicize the depth of the corruption in government for fear that it would cause a crisis & instability. Other European countries were becoming nationalists at the time, & England was as well. Any spark might become what happened inevitably WWI. 3w

DrSabrinaMoldenReads Maybe there was some element of truth about the scandal 😳 From my work and the present stuff in the news, such groups actually exist. Even in small town communities. But I had no idea that‘s where it was going in the novel. (edited) 3w

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dabbe @eeclayton @kspenmoll @DrSabrinaMoldenRead Truly interesting points! To add my two cents re: the effect the later release had on us, the readers:
•First, it establishes that the story belongs to an earlier period and is being revisited with hindsight, which allows Watson to foreshadow certain developments or comment on the lasting significance of the case. ⬇️
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dabbe •it creates a sense of finality and distance: readers know that Holmes is no longer alive in the “present” of the framing narrative, which can add a reflective or elegiac tone.
•it positions the case as exceptional or sensitive compared to typical Holmes adventures, since Watson implies that it was withheld for specific reasons. ⬇️ 3w

dabbe This framing signals to the reader that the events of the story differ in seriousness or impact from the cases Watson published during Holmes‘s lifetime. 3w

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The House of Silk: A Sherlock Holmes Novel | Anthony Horowitz

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kspenmoll Legal justice was explored through Holmes arrest, imprisonment, the corruption in the system. When all the people involved in the corruption were exposed, some served jail time. The “ minister” who thought he was untouchable was murdered if I remember correctly. So sometimes justice was served within the system, mos times outside its boundaries - morally justice was served that way. When Holmes “punished” & razed the building down, that seemed⬇️ 3w

kspenmoll Out of anger & anguish rather than mortality. 3w

eeclayton @kspenmoll That's a great point, Holmes's arrest and imprisonment illustrating how the system has broken down. 3w

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dabbe @kspenmoll @eeclayton 🎯🎯🎯!
I thought the novel explored the theme of justice by showing how legal justice and moral justice do not always align in Victorian society. The novel presents several situations in which official institutions—such as the police, courts, and charitable organizations—either fail to protect vulnerable individuals or are unable to confront powerful offenders (talking to you, Mycroft!). ⬇️ 3w

dabbe At the same time, the story shows characters pursuing a form of moral justice that extends beyond legal procedures. Holmes‘s investigation continues even when his actions bring him into conflict with the authorities or place him under suspicion. His pursuit is driven not by legal obligation but by a belief that certain wrongs must be uncovered regardless of institutional barriers. ⬇️ 3w

dabbe Watson‘s narration also reflects the distinction between what the law can accomplish and what individuals may feel ethically compelled to address. The conclusion of the novel further emphasizes this difference. Although some aspects of the conspiracy become known, the full legal consequences do not reach every participant because of the involvement of socially protected figures. ⬇️ 3w

dabbe Nevertheless, the exposure of the crimes and the protection of future victims represent a form of moral justice within the narrative. Overall the novel examines justice as a dual concept: the official, procedural kind handled by the state, and the broader ethical responsibility pursued by individuals when the legal system proves insufficient. 3w

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The House of Silk: A Sherlock Holmes Novel | Anthony Horowitz

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eeclayton While I knew that the Flat Cap Gang storyline would have to have something to do with the House of Silk mystery, I honestly forgot about it for most of the book. It was much less intricate, and for me personally, the solution to it, when it came, had shock value but felt a little WTF. The HoS part, on the other hand, held my interest all the way through. 4w

kspenmoll I was mostly caught up in the House of Silk as more intricate & intriguing. It did not cross my mind that the author would connect the two. I was surprised that one of the twin leasers of the gang was female. Never crossed my mind- that was a clever way of connecting the storylines. (edited) 3w

DrSabrinaMoldenReads Where‘s the best place to start with Sherlock Holmes? I have not read his mysteries? What‘s next for us and when in this group? 3w

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CogsOfEncouragement I had the feeling of coincidence - which SH didn't believe in - that Carstairs was one so vile as well. 3w

dabbe @DrSabrinaMoldenReads If you search #noplacelikeholmes, you will see how our group read the entire canon. We read in exact chronological order by publication date. Here's a link to all of the stories in order and online: https://ignisart.com/camdenhouse/canon/index.html 3w

dabbe @eeclayton @kspenmoll @DrSabrinaMoldenReads @CogsOfEncouragment I, too, forgot about the Flat Cap Gang and was stunned by how he pulled it all together at the end. I read 60% of the book yesterday and couldn't put it down once the suspense really started rolling. I did feel I had to suspend my disbelief a bit, though, but I find I pretty much have to do that with a lot of mysteries. 3w

DrSabrinaMoldenReads @dabbe Whoa! Thanks for the link! Where has this been hiding all my life. 3w

dabbe @DrSabrinaMoldenReads That website will keep you busy for a while! 3w

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The House of Silk: A Sherlock Holmes Novel | Anthony Horowitz

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kspenmoll I think he achieved a really good balance until his drive to punish those at the end- I did like the prison escape; just like what Houdini Holmes might do. 3w

eeclayton @kspenmoll I enjoyed the prison break too, the twist on the coffin idea was clever, although this was the one twist in the book that I was able to figure out much earlier than Watson 😁 3w

dabbe @kspenmoll @eeclayton On the side of remaining faithful to the canon, Horowitz preserves the familiar framework of a Sherlock Holmes case: Dr. Watson narrates in a Victorian style, Holmes follows recognizable deductive methods, and the story includes many canonical features such as Baker Street, The Irregulars, Scotland Yard, and Holmes‘s standard investigative techniques. ⬇️ 3w

dabbe Character dynamics also remain consistent, with Holmes as the central problem-solver and Watson as the recorder and interpreter of events. The novel also uses devices common in Doyle‘s stories, such as red herrings, nested clues, and the gradual revelation of hidden motives.

As an innovator, Horowitz expands the thematic scope beyond what Conan Doyle typically addressed. ⬇️ 3w

dabbe The plot involved a more elaborate criminal network, a wider social critique, and subject matter that was darker and more systemic than the individual or domestic crimes common in the original canon. The novel also increased the emotional and institutional stakes by depicting Holmes confronting entrenched corruption and facing personal jeopardy in ways that Doyle used less frequently. 3w

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The House of Silk: A Sherlock Holmes Novel | Anthony Horowitz

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eeclayton He fails to see the link between the two storylines early on -- but let's be patient with him: he's never had to do this before 😁 4w

kspenmoll He fails to see the house for boys for what it truly is earlier on, despite noting many wheel tracks in front of the certain building. Or the Carstairs for the evil people they are. 3w

DrSabrinaMoldenReads I was thinking he did not reveal how much he knew. 3w

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DrSabrinaMoldenReads The prison escape was like what occurred in another famous novel which I loved. Don‘t want to do a spoiler. It was a French author. 3w

dabbe @eeclayton @kspenmoll @DrSabrinaMoldenReads Some failures of Holmes that I noticed:
1. His failure to understand what Ross was truly afraid of until it was too late. He totally went the wrong way on that one.
2. Holmes does not foresee the plot that results in his arrest. The antagonist‘s ability to manipulate evidence and exploit legal structures reveals a space where Holmes‘s deductive skills cannot protect him ... ⬇️ 3w

dabbe ... from coordinated efforts designed to undermine him.
3. Although still largely rational, Holmes becomes emotionally affected by Ross‘s death and by the nature of the crimes uncovered. The novel presents this emotional reaction not as a flaw in character but as a situation where personal investment temporarily disrupts the neutrality associated with his deductions. 3w

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The House of Silk: A Sherlock Holmes Novel | Anthony Horowitz

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eeclayton My impression is that in the ACD originals, Holmes isn't as much interested in the moral layers of the crimes as the clues and the logic to the mysteries. Here, however, he very much acts to punish the culprits. The final bit about him setting fire to the school felt a bit over the top for me. 4w

kspenmoll I don‘t think of Holmes as his actions being dictated by emotions but just observation & logic. His investment in punishment of the perpetrators seems unlike him. 3w

CogsOfEncouragement I liked W's subtly in the canon. Readers had to pay attention to each sentence, especially in the short stories to realize that SH did care, and did take action after a case, etc. Those stories had to fit into a periodica after all.
This novel - to me - overly criticises SH and W rather than extending the canon in a way to make the reader forget it was written in 2011. 3w

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dabbe @eeclayton @kspenmoll @CogsOfEncourgement Agree with all you said! #mytwocents: THE HOUSE OF SILK expanded the moral and thematic stakes beyond those in many of Conan Doyle‘s original Holmes stories by introducing subject matter and institutional critiques that Doyle typically did not address directly. While the original canon often focused on individual crimes, personal vendettas, or puzzles rooted in deception, ... ⬇️ 3w

dabbe ... this novel incorporated themes involving systemic abuse, exploitation of vulnerable populations, and organized wrongdoing tied to respected social institutions. The “House of Silk“ crime was more sordid than anything I think Doyle did or could have done during that actual time period. The fact that these horrors involved innocent boys is what enabled me to believe Holmes of his fiery act at the end. 3w

Cuilin Having a hard time, articulating my thoughts, but I agree with what you said about ACD could not ever have written a story about a pedophile ring. There would‘ve been uproar. I appreciate that Horowitz wrote the story and tackled it the way he did. 3w

dabbe @Cuilin I thought it was a brave thing to do, and it brings light to something so horrific that still goes on today. 3w

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eeclayton I think it's important because if the narrative voice feels off, the readers won't be able to immerse themselves in the story, because they won't believe it's Watson telling it.
I feel Horowitz did a good job. The only times when I was taken out of the story were when he tried to inject some modern day morality in Watson's descriptions, especially about the Baker Street Irregulars. 4w

eeclayton I also felt that the amount of easter eggs / fan service was a bit too much for my taste. They were fun to spot in the first few chapters, but later on I was more like “not again!“ 4w

kspenmoll @eeclayton Yes, Watson‘s modern day morality judgements re: the Baker Street irregulars were odd as I don‘t think of him as that judgmental esp in his role as a doctor. I liked the references to his wife & commitment to her. 3w

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CogsOfEncouragement I think there were a number of misses when trying to convince us W is talking to us once again. (The real problem is I adore W and I can‘t abide anyone trying to say a bad word of him. Yes, I have issues that I don‘t plan to work on.) The beginning of ch 12 was one example. In the canon I feel W is a genuinely good person. This confession of being otherwise put me off. To me, it seemed an unnecessary judgement on the canon rather than an ⬇ 3w

CogsOfEncouragement an extension of it. In ch 16 W tells us he didn't know much about Mrs H and he hadn't cared enough about her. I disagree, we know why she is so loyal to SH because W tells us. In ch 17 W explains Mary died because he was too busy with SH and didn‘t care for her well enough. That is an odd take on a beloved character. Gilbert Blythe took care of Anne and W would have most definitely taken care of Mary and I dare say SH would want/demand ⬇ 3w

CogsOfEncouragement ...the same. While reading the canon, I took W to tell us without telling us that M died in childbirth and he suffered a double loss. Something that sadly happened often at the time and could give the readers what they wanted - W once again living with SH with no obligations keeping him from helping on the cases. W‘s medical practice is also done away with to make this happen.
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dabbe @eeclayton He really wanted us to know he was well-versed in the canon, didn't he? 3w

dabbe @CogsOfEncouragement Watson is beloved, isn't he? The way I got around these thoughts (which I agree with wholeheartedly) was to focus on the fact that Watson was writing this one as a huge flashback after all his dearly beloveds had passed on. Perhaps he was a bit morose and over-nostalgic in his thinking and beyond modest with himself. 3w

dabbe @eeclayton @kspenmoll @CogsOfEncouragement
I felt that Horowitz kept Watson‘s first-person narration grounded in Victorian diction, understated humor, and respectful admiration for Holmes. His phrasing and rhythm echoed the original stories—measured, observant, and tinged with nostalgia. Watson also remained perceptive but never omniscient; he frequently admitted when Holmes outpaced him--maybe even too much--like @CogsOfEncouragement said. ⬇️ 3w

dabbe I also felt Watson's emotional warmth and compassion, particularly for vulnerable characters like Ross, was more openly articulated than in some original stories but still consistent with his personality. Horowitz added a bit more emotional introspection without making Watson un-Victorian. To me, the book felt like a genuine, “lost” Sherlock Holmes adventure. Watson‘s voice is the key to this illusion. ⬇️ 3w

dabbe If the narration felt contemporary, cynical, or overly stylized, the spell would break, which seemed to happen for some of you, but not for me. 3w

CogsOfEncouragement @dabbe Good points, and I‘m glad this novel worked for you and you enjoyed it. 3w

dabbe @CogsOfEncouragement And I hope you like our next one more. 3w

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Librarybelle I think he gets the style right, or as close to the style as one can. I‘m rather skeptical when it comes to contemporary authors writing continuation stories of well-known characters (I‘ve tried Sophie Hannah‘s take on Poirot a couple of times and did not like it). But, I think Horowitz did well. 4w

eeclayton What a scary and flattering situation this must have been for him! It's amazing that he had the plot in such a short time, but we all know that it's not only the plot that makes or breaks a SH story. I think he did well. He got Watson's voice mostly right, and he wrote an enjoyable book. 4w

kspenmoll I agree with both @Librarybelle @eeclayton in that he really got the style right, & each man‘s voice. The plot kept me guessing & involved well written, eclectic& descriptive characters. 3w

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CogsOfEncouragement I didn't love this one. I tried to believe this was really Watson, but explanations that were unnecessary for those of us familiar with the canon broke the spell often. The beginning of Chap 6 is one example. Watson had no need to explain what London was like to his readers, they knew. This “apology“ offended me as a reader and I was offended on behalf of Watson because I care WAAAY too much about fictional characters. 3w

eeclayton @CogsOfEncouragement I felt too that some explanations were unnecessary, but I could forgive them based on the foreword that Watson was writing to an audience in the future, since the manuscript would be locked away for 100 years. 3w

CogsOfEncouragement @eeclayton Point taken :) 3w

dabbe @Librarybelle @eeclayton @kspenmoll @CogsOfEncouragement @eeclayton Excellent points! I thought Horowitz captured the Victorian tone, structure, and deductive feel well, (and agree that the details weren't necessary for us Sherlockians, but it then allowed someone who had never read anything from the original canon to get the entire feel for the genre) though the pacing was faster and the themes were quite darker. 3w

Cuilin I agree with everyone I thought Horowitz did a really good job of evoking Victorian London, and I also appreciated the pacing of the novel. 3w

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Friendly reminder: Discussion tomorrow! Looking forward to it! #noplacelikeholmes #foreversherlocked

dabbe TY! 🩵❄️🩶 4w

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Friendly reminder: Discussion tomorrow! Looking forward to it! #noplacelikeholmes #foreversherlocked

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CatLass007 I have to confess, I really couldn‘t get into this one. I bailed at the 25% mark. Sorry gang, I hope everyone else enjoyed it. #HailTheBail #BetterBooksAhead I don‘t think I‘ll be participating tomorrow. You don‘t need a negative Nellie in the mix. I‘ll see you when we discuss

CogsOfEncouragement I plan to finish reading it today. Looking forward to everyone‘s thoughts. 4w

DrSabrinaMoldenReads How does the discussion work? This is my first one with you all. I really enjoyed the book. 4w

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dabbe I'm sorry it didn't click for you. I found it slow at the start, but then it picked up for me. Hopefully, you'll like the next one more.

#hailthebail! 🙌🏻 #betterpastichebooksahead (edited) 4w

dabbe @DrSabrinaMoldenReads I will post some question starters and will tag all of you; then, we all comment below and comment to each other, etc. ... kind of like an answer blog you might do in high school or college. 4w

dabbe @CogsOfEncouragement Boy, once it got going, I couldn't put it down! My whole day was pretty much devoted to finishing it ... well, that and college football. 🤣 4w

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#FridayHappyReadingHour
We just got back from an early evening walk. Now Matt's reading, Pippa's chewing, Kate's guarding, and I'm reading on my Kindle. Great being with family yesterday but so happy to be cozy at home today.
TGIF, everyone! ♥️🍁🧡

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Aims42 Enjoy your evening!! It sounds 10/10 cozy ☺️😍🥰 4w

Tamra Very nice! ☺️ 4w

dabbe @Aims42 You, too! 🩵❄️💙 4w

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dabbe @Tamra TY! 🩵❄️💙 4w

Ruthiella Perfection! 👌 4w

marleed Sometimes the best thing about the beloved chaos of family is appreciating the calm that comes after. 4w

BarbaraBB That looks perfect 👌🏽, enjoy! 4w

dabbe @Ruthiella 🩵❄️🩶 4w

dabbe @marleed In the end, it's ALL good, right? 🩵❄️🩶 4w

dabbe @BarbaraBB TY! 🩵❄️🩶 4w

AnnCrystal 💕🐕‍🦺🐾🐕‍🦺💝. 4w

dabbe @AnnCrystal 🩵❄️🩶 4w

Cathythoughts Have a lovely weekend x 4w

dabbe @Cathythoughts You, too. 🩵❄️🤍 4w

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#FridayHappyReadingHour
After sharing a smorgasbord of cheeses, meats, fruit & wine with my family,I retreated to my office to read & sip. 🧀🍷 Enjoying our traditional Beaujolais Nouveau😀

Happy friday reading everyone!

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mcctrish Enjoy your evening 🍷 4w

Tamra That, sounds & looks perfectly lovely. 🍷 4w

dabbe #greatminds I'm reading this one, too! Wonder why? 🤔🤣😘 4w

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Aims42 Yum! What a great sounding Friday night! Cheers!! 🍷🧀♥️ 4w

kspenmoll @dabbe Flat Cap Gang! I am suspicious about the new wife, not sure why, just am. Only 47 pages in but reading more right now! (edited) 4w

kspenmoll @mcctrish I am! I am so happy- been off work since Tuesday! 4w

kspenmoll @Tamra It is. I love Thanksgiving! (edited) 4w

kspenmoll @Aims42 Cheers to you too! 🍷 4w

Aims42 @kspenmoll ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ 4w

TheBookHippie Sounds so good!! 4w

dabbe @kspenmoll I've had to take notes because there are so many dang characters! But I'm thoroughly enjoying it so far. I have about 34% more to go. 4w

vivastory I haven't read this one yet but I really enjoyed the second in the series

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Ruthiella Cheers! 🍷📚 4w

BarbaraBB That all sounds and looks so perfect! Enjoy 💕 4w

kspenmoll @vivastory I did not know there is a sequel! I have to readit! 4w

vivastory It's fantastic! 4w

DrSabrinaMoldenReads @vivastory It‘s interesting that you read that first. Don‘t want to say too much (edited) 4w

DrSabrinaMoldenReads @kspenmoll You will have to after you finish. 4w

Cathythoughts Sounds great. Xx 4w

guinsgirlreads Ooh! Can I join in on this fun tag?! 🤩 4w

kspenmoll @guinsgirlreads Of course! Join in next Friday w the tag! I added you to my tag list too. (edited) 4w

guinsgirlreads @kspenmoll 💓💓 4w

Cuilin Great book, great wine 🍷 📕 4w

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Emmy approves of tonight‘s read. #TheLitsyIrregulars #TLI #PasticheBR

Just finished Ken Burn‘s American Revolution documentary- as with all his work, it was magnificent.

Cuilin, dabbe

dabbe I can't wait to stream these! And hello, dearest Emmy! 🖤🐾🤎 1mo

AnnCrystal 💕😻💝. 1mo

Cuilin Emmy is really studying that cover. 😸 1mo

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kspenmoll @Cuilin She does not like when I read as she gets little attention. Often she bats at my book, hoping to get rid of it I am sure! 😸 1mo

kspenmoll @dabbe Emmy is happy you said hi! She is not happy with all the attention Poe is getting- she has started swatting him.🙀 1mo

dabbe @kspenmoll #ruhroh! 🩶🐾🖤 1mo

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#audiobook

#ChrismasCrimeChallenge - Star
@Ruthiella @RaeLovesToRead

Decent Sherlock Holmes story, good narration by Derek Jacobi.

Ruthiella Perfect choice for this category . 👍💀🎄🎅🏻🔪 (edited) 1mo

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#FridayHappyReadingHour is here, and I'm sitting right next to Pip as she chews on her bone from the local butcher shop. Drink: a greyhound Book: THE HOUSE OF SILK (gotta get reading; group discussion on 11/30! Place: our little den/library with the fire going. Mood: Content.

What are YOU doing on this lovely evening? Happy Friday, everyone. ♥️🍁🧡

Bklover I had never heard of a greyhound drink before today. It was in the NYT Connection puzzle. And you are drinking one! 1mo

ShelleyBooksie Pipp ♡♡ 1mo

Tamra Happy Friday! 🐾🐶 1mo

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MemoirsForMe Aww Pip! Happy Friday! It was a sunny day here, so I did a little audio-walking on the beach. 1mo

dabbe @Bklover You're right! It was! Matt and I had two greyhounds as pets, too: Babs and Petes (both retired racers; we do NOT support racing). It is such a refreshing drink. Just vodka and grapefruit juice. ♥️🍁🧡 1mo

dabbe @ShelleyBooksie She certainly is one! 🖤🐾🖤 1mo

dabbe @Tamra Same to you! TGIF! ♥️🍁🧡 1mo

dabbe @MemoirsForMe That sounds absolutely divine. ♥️🍁🧡 1mo

AnnCrystal 💕🐕‍🦺💝. 1mo

Ruthiella ❤️🐶❤️🐶❤️ 1mo

dabbe @AnnCrystal ♥️🍁🧡 1mo

dabbe @Ruthiella ♥️🍁🧡 1mo

Gissy 🐕 ♥️♥️♥️ 1mo

kspenmoll A greyhound drink?! ❤️ just saw it‘s vodka & grapefruit juice- sounds refreshing! (edited) 1mo

dabbe @Gissy ♥️🍁🧡 1mo

dabbe @kspenmoll OMG! It is so refreshing! I usually add a lemon or lime slice as well--juice squeezed in of course. ♥️ 1mo

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#hyggehourreadathon
@Alldebooks @TheBookHippie @Chrissyreadit

It finally happened. In Phoenix, AZ, no less. It's five minutes to 8 PM in the place that doesn't have to change time zones (one of the positives of living here) ... and we have our fireplace on. ON. ON!!! It's (maybe) finally fall. Reading in bliss.

IriDas ❤️ Is the rain going to reach you guys? It‘s been almost non-stop in SoCal since Friday. And a bit cool. 1mo

AnnCrystal Fantastic 👏🏼🥳👍🏼💝. 1mo

AnnCrystal @IriDas it has been magically lovely 💙🎶🌧️💃🌧️🎶💙...hope you're safe and warm 😘💙. 1mo

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MemoirsForMe Nothing beats reading in front of the fireplace! Enjoy! 1mo

TheBookHippie 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙 1mo

dabbe @IriDas It did all last night. And it's supposed to be coming in and out this entire week. I could just 😭. We literally rejoice when it rains here. ♥️🍁🧡 1mo

dabbe @AnnCrystal IKR? ♥️🍁🧡 1mo

dabbe @TheBookHippie Finally. ♥️🍁🧡 1mo

dabbe @MemoirsForMe TY. We are! ♥️🍁🧡 1mo

Chrissyreadit 🧡🧡🧡 1mo

AllDebooks Cosy ❤️🔥❤️ 1mo

dabbe @Chrissyreadit ♥️🍁🧡 1mo

dabbe @AllDebooks ♥️🍁🧡 1mo

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#hyggehourreadathon
@Alldebooks @TheBookHippie @Chrissyreadit

Finally remembered to post! My view (with drink on left) in our back “den“. We're in the process of reorganizing, so please excuse the mess. Notice the #bookdeathpile on the unfinished bookshelf? Hope to get it all beautiful someday.
Relaxing now and reading THE HOUSE OF SILK. What a luxury. Have a good night, Littens. ♥️🍁🧡

AllDebooks Nice to see no trip hazards. 🙂 Rest well. X 1mo

dabbe @AllDebooks TY. 🧡🍁🤎 1mo

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Don‘t tell me! But I have no idea yet. Well maybe I do. I love it!

Karisa 😂 2mo

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#readyourkindle #readyourebooks #readyourbooks @CBee 🧡🍁♥️

My best laid plans.

lil1inblue Jamaica Inn was such a good read. I just read it last month. 😍 2mo

dabbe @lil1inblue Cool! 🧡🍁♥️ 2mo

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I am so thrilled about having gotten back in to my reading. It has always been the answer for me during difficult times. Plus, I love having found a mystery writer that I am enjoying. You are my people. So glad to be here.

Cuilin I read the tagged book so quickly. I hope I remember it at the end of the month. 🤞 2mo

lil1inblue 💓 💓 💓 2mo

DrSabrinaMoldenReads @Cuilin You probably will! 2mo

dabbe 💛🤎🧡 2mo

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I wonder!! Thanks I ‘m enjoying this for a change of pace.

dabbe Yay! And what a thought-provoking quote. My mind almost imploded there for a second. 🩵😂🩵 2mo

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I‘m so excited to start something different away from Naples and Elena‘s life. Thanks for including me!

dabbe Of course! We are so happy to have you with the #sherlocked crew! 🖤🩶🖤 2mo

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#TheLitsyIrregulars #TLI @Cuilin
#NoPlaceLikeHolmes

Alright, Sherlock Pastichers! How's everyone doing? I have to admit, I have yet to start this one because I know when I do, I will not be able to put it down. So, I'm leaning to reading it closer to our discussion date--which is NOVEMBER 30TH. Mark your calendars!!! Any thoughts so far?

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Read4life This is a reread for me so I‘m going to read it closer to our discussion date. 2mo

CogsOfEncouragement I‘m waiting to start this too, but looking forward to it. 2mo

kelli7990 I‘ve already started it and I enjoyed it. I thought our discussion for the book was October 30. 2mo

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kspenmoll I plan to start it this weekend. 2mo

eeclayton I haven't started it either. I plan to jump into it mid-November, but I'm rather bored with my current read, so who knows 2mo

DrSabrinaMoldenReads I just started reading. I am so excited about reading something different. I love the Preface (edited) 2mo

dabbe @kelli7990 Nope. Each book will take 2 months; 1st month will be a check-in, and the 2nd month will be the discussion. So, Nov. 30th is the discussion date. 🖤🩶🖤 2mo

dabbe @Read4life 🖤🙌🏻🖤 2mo

dabbe @CogsOfEncouragement 🖤🩶🖤 2mo

dabbe @kspenmoll 🖤🙌🏻🖤 2mo

dabbe @eeclayton I'm bored with mine, too, and might just dig in! 🖤🩶🖤 2mo

dabbe @DrSabrinaMoldenReads Yay! 🖤🩶🖤 2mo

Mollyanna I, too, plan to start in November. Looking forward to it! (edited) 2mo

Librarybelle I plan to start reading it in November…if I can. Reading time is so minimal of late for me. But, I have read this before, so even if I‘m not done by discussion time I can still participate! 2mo

dabbe @Mollyanna Yay! Me, too! 🖤🩶🖤 2mo

dabbe @Librarybelle Yay! 🖤🩶🖤 2mo

CatLass007 Waiting until closer to the discussion date. Just like nearly everyone else in the group. 2mo

MaGoose I read this quite a few years ago. I'm looking forward to reading it again 2mo

dabbe @CatLass007 I wonder if we should go to a book a month ... but then it is a relief to have two to get 'er done! 🖤🩶🖤 2mo

dabbe @MaGoose I hope it's good! 🖤🩶🖤 2mo

Cuilin I‘m a few pages from the end. 🤞I remember enough for discussion. 2mo

dabbe @Cuilin I can't resist asking, did you like it? 2mo

Cuilin @dabbe Yes, I started two days ago. It immediately grabbed my attention. I feel like I should‘ve paced myself. 🤷‍♀️ 2mo

dabbe @Cuilin Cool! Now I'm even more excited to read it! 🤩 2mo

CatLass007 Let‘s just go with one every two months as planned. Then next summer when it‘s time to choose new books or even to choose whether or not to continue the buddy read, we can vote on whether to do one book per month or one book every two months. 2mo

dabbe @CatLass007 Excellent idea; thanks! 🖤🩶🖤 2mo

CatLass007 You are most welcome!🤎🤎🤎🐾🐾🐾 2mo

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Here‘s my review for the book I read for the #pastichebr. The #litsyirregulars book club is reading books that are inspired by Sherlock Holmes. It‘s hosted by @dabbe & @Cuilin . Everyone is welcome to join us. We finished reading the Sherlock Holmes stories together this year and it was so fun.

#foreversherlocked

Cuilin Well done!! I haven‘t started yet. 2mo

dabbe @Cuilin @kelli7990 #ditto! 😂 2mo

DrSabrinaMoldenReads I loved it, too!! 1mo

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The House of Silk: A Sherlock Holmes Novel | Anthony Horowitz

dabbe 🧡💜💛 2mo

RamsFan1963 I really enjoyed this book. I'm reading the second book, Moriarty, in Horowitz's Holmes series now. 2mo

DrSabrinaMoldenReads @RamsFan1963 I loved it too and the great send off to Moriarty which I surely must read soon 1mo

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I started this book last night because I‘m participating in the #pastichebr with the #litsyirregulars book club and I don‘t know what to think about this book. I‘ve never read this author before but it feels like it was written in the same style as the Sherlock Holmes stories. I liked the stories but I don‘t know if I like this or not. Maybe it‘s because I‘m comparing this to the stories but it‘s hard not to compare them.

dabbe I'm starting it this week! 🧡💜💛 2mo

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The House of Silk: A Sherlock Holmes Novel | Anthony Horowitz

Reposting for @dabbe
#TheLitsyIrregulars #TLI #PasticheBR @NoPlaceLikeHolmes
@Cuilin @LitsyEvents

Well, Sherlockians, as Holmes would say, “The game is afoot.“ Time to read some pastiches! We'll have a quick check-in on 10/30 just to see what we're all thinking, then a discussion of the whole book on 11/30. Any and all are welcome to join; just let me know if you'd like to be added to the list

dabbe Thank you! 💜🩶💛 3mo

kspenmoll Please add me! 3mo

MaGoose Please add me! 3mo

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LitsyEvents @dabbe please see above 3mo

dabbe @kspenmoll @MaGoose ... you are both on our Pastiche list! Welcome! 🧡💜💛 3mo

DrSabrinaMoldenReads I am reading but what is Pastiche? I am so late. Sorry. 😂 Please add me to the list of the Irregulars (edited) 2mo

LitsyEvents @dabbe @Cuilin see above 2mo

Cuilin @DrSabrinaMoldenReads A pastiche is a work that imitates another. We will read Sherlock Holmes Stories that are similar in either style, plot or time period to the original. So happy you‘re joining us!!! @dabbe 2mo

Cuilin @LitsyEvents 🙏 2mo

dabbe @Cuilin @DrSabrinaMoldenReads You're on the list! 🧡💜💛 2mo

DrSabrinaMoldenReads Thanks for explaining! Have my book! Have to get reading!! 2mo

Skygoddess1 Please add me to the list 2mo

LitsyEvents @dabbe please see above again .. 1mo

dabbe @LitsyEvents TY! 🧡🍁♥️ 1mo

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#TheLitsyIrregulars #TLI #PasticheBR @NoPlaceLikeHolmes
@Cuilin @LitsyEvents

Well, Sherlockians, as Holmes would say, “The game is afoot.“ Time to read some pastiches! We'll have a quick check-in on 10/30 just to see what we're all thinking, then a discussion of the whole book on 11/30. Any and all are welcome to join; just let me know if you'd like to be added to the list.

Have a good week, everyone. 💛🩶♥️

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Librarybelle This is a good reminder for me to get a copy from the library! 3mo

kspenmoll I have my copy! 3mo

dabbe @Librarybelle Yes! 🤩 3mo

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dabbe @kspenmoll #woohooyou! 🩶💜🧡 3mo

Read4life Time to see if I enjoy it as much the second time as I did the first. 💙💙 3mo

kelli7990 Yay! I‘m looking forward to our first discussion. 3mo

Mollyanna Just got a notification yesterday that my hold is ready. Very excited. 3mo

Cuilin Oh my gosh I almost forgot. Luckily I have a copy!! 😌 3mo

dabbe @Read4life I've read a couple of his other books, but not this one. Excited! 🧡💜💛 3mo

dabbe @kelli7990 Me, too! 🧡💜💛 3mo

dabbe @Mollyanna #ditto! 🧡💜💛 3mo

dabbe @Cuilin Glad you do! 🧡💜💛 3mo

DrSabrinaMoldenReads Thanks!!! 3mo

Sparklemn I‘d like to be added to the list. Thanks! 3mo

dabbe @DrSabrinaMoldenReads YW! 🧡💜💛 3mo

dabbe @Sparklemn Glad to have you aboard! 🧡💜💛 3mo

eeclayton Looking forward to another SH adventure with you all! 3mo

dabbe @eeclayton YAY! 🧡💜💛 3mo

DrSabrinaMoldenReads I got my book today! Excited! 3mo

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repost fore @dabbe

Sorry so late; surgery got in the way. The results are in! 🤩
•Our Name: The Litsy Irregulars
•Reading: bi-monthly
•Entire year's list: in the pic above.
A quick check-in will be given on the off-months; discussions will be low-key. All are welcome to join, and I'm tagging those who already expressed interested. Add your name below if you want to join! #foreversherlocked 🖤🤎🩶

kspenmoll Count me in! Please be gentle with yourself while healing.❤️‍🩹 4mo

dabbe @kspenmoll YAHOO! I was hoping you'd climb aboard! 😘 P.S. Thanks. 🩶🤍🖤 4mo

dabbe Thank you. 🩶🤍🖤 4mo

Sparklemn I‘d love to join you! 4mo

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