I've been in a huge reading funk. Hoping this gets me out of it...🫤
pickTrying to catch up to the #NancyDrewBR group. I loved the side characters in this one, especially Miss Flora. The villain, Nathan Gomber, was a quintessential cartoon villain. I really expected him to say “I‘d have gotten away with it if it wasn‘t for that meddling girl”. 😂 The stakes are definitely higher in this one, with missing fathers and more physical danger. While I like Helen, I really want Bess and George, and I hope we get them soon.
pickA fun Nancy Drew mystery. #2 in the Series. Much of the action took place in a large home built in the 18th Century, which I enjoyed. And one of the characters was a really sweet, but also spunky, old lady - loved her! And seriously, what‘s not to love about a book with a hidden staircase?! 😀
#NancyDrewBR @Librarybelle #SeriesLove2024 @Andrew65 @TheSpineView #JumpStart2024 @Lizpixie
#BookChain2024 #ISpyBingo @TheAromaofBooks @Clwojick
pickAnother great Nancy Drew mystery, although this one felt like it had higher stakes as Mr. Drew goes missing! I enjoyed getting caught up in the suspense of mysterious 'ghosts' and secret passageways. So glad to be revisiting this series with @Librarybelle and the #NancyDrewBR
#SeriesLove2023 @Andrew65 @TheSpineView
pickND could cook an entire holiday dinner and change the oil on her blue convertible while kicking the keister out of the enemy with one hand behind her back AT THE SAME TIME. In #2, she is now on the case to find what's behind the ghost in her friend's relatives' mansion as well as where her father is who has been drugged and kidnapped. Are the two connected? Another fun read as I revisit my fave series from childhood. #NancyDrewBR @Librarybelle
so-soHonestly, I think this would have been a pick if I hadn't kept getting distracted by the consistent misspellings of "kidnapped" and "kidnapping." ? So far, my biggest enjoyment from reading these books has been coming across words that don't see much use anymore, like "presently."
pickYesterday was a success. I managed to finish two books I started last month. I enjoyed the mystery more in this installment of Nancy Drew, definitely a little more thrilling and of course Nancy is a great character with gumption. Looking forward to reading more Nancy Drew.
pickI‘m really enjoying this trip down memory lane, even if I never read the original Nancy Drew books as a teen.
In this on a friend of Nancy asks for her help in looking into a “haunted” house. At the same time someone threatens her father. There were some scary moments in here.
#NancyDrewBR
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pickI did a reread of this 2nd book in the Nancy Drew series for both #NancyDrewBR and #CloakandDaggerChristmas. It's a low pick for me. It was enjoyable, if a bit dark compared to others in the series, but the mystery was not all that compelling.
#wintergames #snowangels #longdarknights @Emilymdxn @Ruthiella @Librarybelle
pickReally enjoyed revisiting Nancy Drew number two. I think my favorite scene was with the 🦉- nothing fazes Nancy. She‘s a handy gal to have around!
I came across an adorable review with drawing by Kathleen O (age 8) that I‘ll link in the comments below. Made me smile.
#NancyDrewBR
#CloakandDaggerChristmas Prompt: God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - read a cozy mystery
pickNancy has her detective work cut out for her between a haunted house and ghosts, and her father missing & most probably in danger. With the combined wits of Nancy‘s life long confident, Hannah and close friend, Helen, both mysteries are solved positively.
#NancyDrewBR
3✨ Another #NancyDrewBR down. I also finished this earlier this week and was really happy with the story. Nancy father went missing in the story for a while so it was a good tension builder. This also caused Nancy to have to solve two mysteries since she was working on a ghost case too before he went missing. @Librarybelle
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#naturalitsy
“Long ago Mr.Drew had taught Nancy that the best way to clear one‘s brain is to commune with Nature for a time.”
Emmy is enjoying my lap while conniving Poe is plotting to push her off when he thinks I am not looking. 😼
#NancyDrewBR
Nancy Drew is due today- playing catch up tonight.
Time to discuss this month‘s #NancyDrewBR ! I have 8 questions under the spoiler; you can find the questions either through my feed, the book‘s feed, or searching the hashtag. Answer whenever!
Anything else to discuss? Comment below! Our next read is book 3, The Bungalow Mystery!
Thanks for joining!
DebinHawaii, BarkingMadRead, tpixie, kspenmoll, TheBookHippie, PurpleyPumpkin, MariaW, CogsOfEncouragement, catiewithac, AnneCecilie, Born.A.Reader, Deblovestoread, lauraisntwilder, Bookwormjillk, Read4life, StayCurious, bookandbedandtea, Laughterhp, Bren912, jlhammar, CSeydel, Ruthiella, inthegreensandblues, dabbe, IndoorDame, Enchanted_Bibliophile, Allylu, TheAromaofBooks, Roary47, Pageturner1, peanutnine, PageShifter, AmandaBlaze, julieclair8. One last question - the food discussion! We read about some of the meals Nancy and company enjoy. I had to bring up Floating Island Dessert, which I had not heard of...anyone else?
Here's a recipe: https://cafejohnsonia.com/2012/07/julia-childs-floating-islands-recipe.html
Any other food/meals worth discussing? #NancyDrewBR
7. Did you know there is a movie based on the book? I did not! It came out in 2019.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8323104/
Have you seen any Nancy Drew adaptations? Any that are standouts to you? Any not worth the time to watch? #NancyDrewBR
6. What did you think of Nancy's process in solving both mysteries? Remember, she's 18 years old! What was your favorite part of the book? #NancyDrewBR
5. In the 1959 edition, we get to know Helen Corning. What did you think of her character? In both editions, obviously the Turnbulls play a big role - what did you think of them?
Any other character standouts from the book? #NancyDrewBR
4. Nancy's other mystery involves Helen Corning (again, the 1959 edition), and Helen's aunts and their haunted house. What did you think of this mystery? Any surprises to you?
For me, I was surprised by the somewhat sinister ploys of the “ghosts,“ such as the gorilla face in the window. One of my fears is someone looking at me through a window, so that was a suspenseful moment for me!
What did you think of the mystery's resolution? #NancyDrewBR
3. Carson Drew is in danger, and we immediately meet some unsavory characters associated with the land deal (at least in the 1959 edition...I did not read the 1930 edition!). This mystery is different between the two editions, so some of the elements vary, but thinking of your edition, what did you think of this mystery? Were you at all surprised with the resolution?
For me, the runaway construction equipment is a scary part! #NancyDrewBR
2. In this book, Nancy has two mysteries to solve - the railroad/land issue that involves her father, and Helen's concerns regarding a haunted house. We'll look at both mysteries closer in a little bit, but first, think about the mysteries as presented in this book versus the mystery from last month's The Secret of the Old Clock. Were these mysteries more suspenseful? Less? More dangerous? More so-so? #NancyDrewBR
1. Here we go on our next Nancy Drew adventure! Tell us about the edition you read - was it the 1930 or the 1959 edition? A few of us read both editions to compare and contrast...please share your impressions!
For a brief synopsis of the differences between the editions, take a look at The Hidden Staircase section on this website: http://www.nancydrewsleuth.com/mysterystories.html
#NancyDrewBR
pick#NancyDrewBR My library had this copy with the original text from 1930. It is interesting to see how some stereotypes were strongly upheld in the book, while others were turned on their head, like an 18 year old Nancy being as brave, capable, and undeterred as she is. Fun read.
Still enjoying these reads for #NancyDrewBR. I liked this one a little more than The Secret of the Old Clock. Mainly because there was a potential haunted house. I‘m surprised how much action these novels have, considering the time frame they were written. 4.5 stars. 370 = Word Search.
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pick#Rushathon #SeriesLove2023.
Finished last night for #NancyDrewBR It was fun to revisit this one as it has been decades. Nancy is on the case to solve the haunting of her friend‘s aunt & grandmother‘s house while getting involved when her father goes missing while working on a legal matter. I forgot that Ned Nickerson & Bess & George aren‘t in the first several books. Anyway, a good blast from the past. Looking forward to the discussion on 12/15.
pickNancy has two mysteries to solve in this one, and let me just say this has some thrilling elements! Haunted houses, random faces at the window (a personal fear of mine, so yikes on that one!), and not to mention some pretty nasty threats.
#NancyDrewBR discussion on Friday!!
For my #HyggeHour for #Naturalitsy #MidwinterSolace I am going back to my younger days & starting the tagged book for #NancyDrewBR & maybe The Big Snow for #ChildrensClassicsRead2023
It‘s a little warm for being under blankets & in fact I will be having some peppermint ice cream with magic shell. Feeling mellow & wishing the weekend wasn‘t almost over.
pickNancy Drew! Loved these books when younger. I never did read all of them. It was funny reading this again and seeing how out dated it is now.
#nancydrewbr
Can‘t wait for book review December 15th
Nothing fancy for tonight‘s #hyggehour I‘m just going to work on my December bucket list, read Nancy Drew, and drink some spiced wine. It‘s pouring rain and 60 here now, but they say it might be snow by morning 🤞
#MidWinterSolace #Naturalitsy
pickNancy Drew #2. I know I read these as a kid, but I‘m not remembering the stories. I‘m enjoying them and I‘m looking forward to reading more with the #NancyDrewBR group.
#BookSpinBingo @TheAromaofBooks #LittenListen @aperfectmjk #RushAThon @Andrew65 @DieAReader #SeriesLove2023 @TheSpineView #WinterGames @StayCurious @Clwojick #WinterGamesAtoZ @Texreader
pickI read these simultaneously and, other than the bare bones of the old house suddenly being haunted and the existence of the hidden stairs, the two stories are pretty different. The earlier version definitely has some problematic attitudes. 😬 Reading these as an adult I'm struck by how innocent and optimistic Nancy Drew's world is. Which is probably why I like them. 😊
#NancyDrewBR
pick#NancyDrewBR I remembered the details of this one WAY more clearly than the first, it must be one of the ones I reread as an adult. Nancy always makes me feel wonderfully nostalgic, and I can‘t think of a better time to year to indulge in that. 💙🕵️
Spending my #hyggehour in this blanket nest with my little reading buddy starting the tagged book. Happy to be connecting with all the #naturalitsy #midwintersolace folk 🩶 @Chrissyreadit @AllDebooks @TheBookHippie @jenniferw88
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We‘re 2 weeks away from our discussion of The Hidden Staircase for #NancyDrewBR ! I‘m looking forward to it! Anything you wish to share with the group at the moment?
We‘re 2 weeks away from our discussion of The Hidden Staircase for #NancyDrewBR ! I‘m looking forward to it! Anything you wish to share with the group at the moment?
BarkingMadRead, tpixie, kspenmoll, TheBookHippie, PurpleyPumpkin, MariaW, CogsOfEncouragement, catiewithac, AnneCecilie, Born.A.Reader, Deblovestoread, lauraisntwilder, Bookwormjillk, Read4life, StayCurious, bookandbedandtea, Laughterhp, Bren912, jlhammar, CSeydel, Ruthiella, inthegreensandblues, dabbe, Enchanted_Bibliophile, Allylu, TheAromaofBooks, Roary47, Pageturner1, peanutnine, PageShifter, AmandaBlaze, julieclair
@Librarybelle is hosting a Nancy Drew series buddy read. December is book 2. I enjoyed the discussion this month and look forward to more of the same. #NancyDrewBR
My December TBR full of Christmas reads. I believe I might make another TBR for my kids stories, and non holiday reads just in case I need to switch it up a little bit. #WinterGames #GingerbreadGems
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The second book for #NancyDrewBR takes Nancy and the reader to a spooky house with some secrets!😱
Discussion will be December 15th. If you would like to be added to the tag list or removed from it, let @Librarybelle know by commenting on her original post.
There is still time to join the discussion for The Secret of the Old Clock.
The second book for #NancyDrewBR takes Nancy and the reader to a spooky house with some secrets! 😱
Discussion will be December 15th. If you would like to be added to the tag list or removed from the tag list, comment below!
There is still time to join the discussion for The Secret of the Old Clock! I still have to comment on the questions. It‘s a great discussion so far!!
BarkingMadRead, tpixie, kspenmoll, TheBookHippie, PurpleyPumpkin, MariaW, CogsOfEncouragement, catiewithac, AnneCecilie, Born.A.Reader, Deblovestoread, lauraisntwilder, Bookwormjillk, Read4life, StayCurious, bookandbedandtea, Laughterhp, jlhammar, CSeydel, Ruthiella, inthegreensandblues, dabbe, Enchanted_Bibliophile, TheAromaofBooks, Roary47, peanutnine, PageShifter, AmandaBlaze, julieclair
1. Yes, when I was a kid. I might create a new one.
2. I‘m rereading the tagged series for #NancyDrewBR, hosted by @LibraryBelle. I read these voraciously as a kid and had to read ahead of the buddy read as I couldn‘t stop at one.
#Two4Tuesday @TheSpineView
Very late on this so I'm not tagging anyone except @CrowCAH who tagged me
1. It's really the whole Nancy Drew series. I read and reread those books so much.
2. My dad. He was watching a Christopher Lee vampire movie. I kept creeping in to watch (I was about 4 or 5) and he kept shooing me out. But I was persistent and eventually he gave up.
3. A few weeks ago, when the new book assignments at work were given
so-soI knew what the plot would be in the first chapter, and Nancy doesn‘t fix a flat tire in this one. Bummer!
Stop 3….. the movie theater… a little time to read before the previews start
Killing time before I go see Scream VI at the movie theater…. Stop 2 is Starbucks 🤣
Nancy Drew 02: The Hidden Staircase | 
