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The Hob's Bargain
The Hob's Bargain | Patricia Briggs
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To save her village from the vicious raiders who have massacred her family, Aren of Fallbrook strikes a dangerous bargain with the Hob, the last of his kind, who exacts a heavy price on Aren to defend her village. Original.
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ravenlee
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The Mercyverse will always be my favorite, but this was really good. It‘s a standalone high fantasy, comparable to Briggs‘ Raven and Dragon duologies. Aren‘s husband and family are massacred by raiders. After her metaphorical world is upended the literal world follows, and she and her village must adapt to the reawakening magic. What will Aren do to save those who won‘t accept her?

(Danny, again, won‘t let me up for a book photo #catsofLitsy)

RaeLovesToRead Stripy floof 😍 3y
ravenlee Oh, I forgot - this was my #Roll100 #100 @PuddleJumper slowly picking away at that list! 3y
PuddleJumper You're doing great and have a pretty floof! 3y
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Bookworm54
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One of my all time favourite fantasy books!
This is a stand alone novel filled with magic, interesting creatures, and a woman who vows to save her village from raiders and the new magical creatures terrorising it!

I honestly love this book and think every fantasy reader should give it a go! :)

#24in48 #Hour6 #SFFChallenge

CoffeeK8 I love this book! 5y
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the.bookish.valkyrie
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Yay! The #HumpDayPost is back! @MinDea @DebbieGrillo
1. I got to spend the morning in my hammock with my puppy and an audiobook.
2. The Hob's Bargain by Patricia Briggs (the tagged book)
3. Um...go sports? I guess? I like dinosaurs?
4. War for the Oaks by Emma Bull
@Nessavamusic @pygmywarrior @Zenvicious #GloryToTheGuild

BiblioLitten 3. 🙌🏼😁 5y
DebbieGrillo 🐕🦕🦖🐩 5y
tournevis Good answer on 3 5y
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Larkken I'll vote for the Dino team! (That's how this works, right?) 5y
LibrarianJen 🦖 🦕 🦖 🦕 5y
Nessavamusic I ❤️ your new puppy! I also vote for team dinos. Or maybe Dragons...dinos vs. dragons? 5y
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ravenlee
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Made a pilgrimage to my Mecca (McKay‘s used books) today, which happens about once a year. My SIL is awesome and always takes me when we visit. I went a little nuts with books for the kid and forgot most of what I wanted for me. Most of her books are school-related, so bonus for that!

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the.bookish.valkyrie
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#ANewChapter #Day5 #IllAlwaysLoveThisBook
I will ALWAYS love this book! This is been a favorite from the first time I read it! I can‘t make a real guess at how many times I‘ve read it, or even remember exactly when I first read it, around 2002 or 2003, maybe? A blend of magic, self discovery, romance, and sociology, I would hold this up as an example of a perfect story for me.
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @vkois88

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 🙌🏻🙌🏻📚📚 6y
iread2much I love her books, this one is a lot of fun! 6y
vkois88 Sounds like it's fun! 6y
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Circus-Girl
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@Nerdgirl_Ms_Sorrells I know this is late but I finally found a “stack” of books TBR. 😋
#patriciabriggs #spells #late #almoststack

Nerdgirl_Ms_Sorrells woot woot! let me know how that goes! 🐺 6y
Circus-Girl I‘ll try not to spoil it 6y
Nerdgirl_Ms_Sorrells spoilers sweetie! 6y
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the.bookish.valkyrie
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#TuesdayTidbits @JenlovesJT47
1. I have so many must rereads! But, “The Hob‘s Bargain,” by Patricia Briggs is definitely my most frequently reread book.
2. Dark Chocolate TimTams with Matcha Latte 🍵
3. Veronica Mars
4. @Nessavamusic and all the guildies!
#GloryToTheGuild

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Bookworm54
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I am a huge fan of fantasy so I have loaaaaads I wanted to highlight (Patricia Briggs, Kelley Armstrong, Kim Harrison, Ilona Andrews, Keri Arthur, Cassandra Clare, Robin McKinley, Richelle Mead, Kristin Cashore, Nalini Singh...) But went with 2 of my favourite and slightly unusual, stand-alone fantasy novels.

I would highly recommend both if you haven‘t read them @LazyOwl :)

#NYBirthdayGiveaway

LazyOwl Thanks, will definitely have to add to my TBR 😊 7y
FlowerFairy Love Sunshine! 7y
the.bookish.valkyrie 😍Those are two of my absolute favorites! 🙌🏼🎉📚💕 7y
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Bookworm54
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• Fantasy, Paranormal Romance & Thrillers
• Nalini Singh, Patricia Briggs & Kelley Armstrong
• A Whisper to the Living, Raging Quiet, The Hob's
Bargain
• I love these guys for their challenges & pets!
 @Cinfhen @RealLifeReading @LeahBergen
 @LibrarianRyan @BookishMarginalia @LauraBeth
 @MaleficentBookDragon @Kalalalatja ...
• Waterstones & Barter Books
• Etsy & Look Human
• Marauders Map kindle cover
• Sofa
• Autumn

#Litsy321Favourites

BookishMarginalia Awww! Thank you! 💜 7y
MaleficentBookDragon Thanks! Harpy, Hades, and Persephone also say thank you!🐱 7y
Jess7 Thanks for participating 🤗 I've never heard of Look Human - is it an online store? 7y
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Cinfhen Thanks so much @Bookworm54 😘I'm so glad you enjoy & participate in the monthly challenges 💕💕 7y
Bookworm54 @Jess7 it's an online clothing store. It's got lots of different slogan wear, and has some of my favourite slouchy jumpers! There is a special book need section, literature, fandoms and more! 😉 https://www.lookhuman.com/ (edited) 7y
Bookworm54 @Cinfhen participate may be stretching it... but I'm ready to try again with August! 🤘🏻 7y
Kalalalatja Thank you! You are too sweet ☺️ 7y
LauraBeth 😘😘 and Waterstones! 👏👏 7y
LeahBergen Aww. Thanks a bunch! 😘😘 7y
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the.bookish.valkyrie
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Ok, I'm going to give #MeetTheLittens by @maich a go! Disclaimer: these "favorites" are more of an approximation than exact because my favorites tend to fluctuate!

1. Utah, USA
2. The Hob's Bargain
3. The "A Court of Thorns and Roses" series
4. Practical Magic
5. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
6. The Pretty Reckless
7. Purple
8. Magical Realism
9. Walmart/Utah State University
10. A cat named Mr. Bitey and a dog named Gus

Nat_Reads ❤️magical realism❤️ 8y
cleoh Oh The Pretty Reckless 😍😍 8y
maich Purple💜💜 8y
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That-Bookish-Hiker I'm from Utah too! 😊 Currently living in Oregon now for 7 years. 8y
Bostonmomx2 These things are always so hard for me....I don't really have "favorites" or st least never one lol always depends on my mood ? 8y
Bookworm54 The hobs bargain! Yes! 🙂 8y
dylanisreading Practical Magic ❤️ 8y
laurenanalepa FMA:B 👌👌 8y
BookBoggart Love the pretty reckless! 8y
the.bookish.valkyrie @That-Bookish-Hiker my husband is from Oregon 🤗 and we've talked about moving there someday. 8y
That-Bookish-Hiker @ValkyrieAndHerBooks it's absolutely beautiful out here but the Portland and surrounding areas are so packed and expensive ☹️. Because of that my husband and I have been talking about moving to Colorado. 8y
NovelGirl82 I am a huge fan of magical realism, as well! I also love Practical Magic and The Pretty Reckless. 😊😊You have great taste! (edited) 8y
NovelGirl82 @That-Bookish-Hiker I love Colorado!! It and South Louisiana are my favorite places. 8y
the.bookish.valkyrie @NovelGirl82 thanks! It seems you do too! 🤗 8y
monalyisha If I weren't already following you, I would've started based on your "Practical Magic" answer. My best friend's mom growing up was quietly convinced she was psychic, and we'd celebrate every Friday the 13th by watching "Practical Magic" & "Bell, Book & Candle." 8y
the.bookish.valkyrie @monalyisha sounds like a perfect way to spend every Friday the 13th! Have you read Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen? It has a lot of the same elements and a similar feel to the movie Practical Magic! (edited) 8y
monalyisha @ValkyrieAndHerBooks I haven't but it's been on the list for too long! I'll have to bump it up. ✊🏻 8y
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the.bookish.valkyrie
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Picking the #BestOfDecember was tough! Ultimately, the Hob wins, he always does! But that feels a little like cheating, I've lost track of how many times I've read "The Hob's Bargain"! So, if I'm only looking at First Time Reads that I've finished, my #BestOfDecember award goes to "Nefertiti's Heart"! I still can't believe the ebook was free! Happy reading, Littens!

#SeasonsReadings2016 @RealLifeReading

llwheeler I read the Hob's Bargain for the first time last year and loved it! Maybe it's time for a reread... 8y
mom2bugnbee I love your emojis! 🙌 8y
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the.bookish.valkyrie @llwheeler It's always a good reread! @mom2bugnbee thanks! 8y
LEGolasa All that Maria Snyder! 😍😍 8y
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Bookworm54
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#octphotochallenge #fantasyorscifi

Although I read both fantasy and sci-fi, I am most definitely a fantasy fan. As this challenge focuses on characters, I want to give some love to the Hob!

The poor guy awakens from a type of hibernation following the reemergence of magic, and discovers he is the last of his kind. He is mischievous, magic, and such fun to read about!

The photo is from Google as this alternate cover actually shows the Hob 💕

Riveted_Reader_Melissa I have these books sitting on my shelf and I have not read them yet....I have to read them soon! 8y
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NihilSedTempus
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Death magic, blood magic slips easy down the throat...power calls temptation's demand

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NihilSedTempus
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This quote is one of my favorites out of Patrica Brigg's The Hob's Bargain. I just love it!!

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Bookworm54
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I love this book. So beautiful.
Plus there are some pretty awesome creatures! Shapers, hillgrims, earthens, elementals, pikka, and of course the Hob.
A mixture of fantasy and romance that I definitely recommend to all as a fun and sweet read! Unfortunately I can't say much without spoilers. 💕❤️

#bookisholympics #goingforgold

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But here he was. No wine to sour, or horses to loose, just the soft sounds of the humans' voices to drive away the loneliness.

#bookisholympics

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Bookworm54
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But here he was. No wine to sour, or horses to loose, just the soft sounds of the humans' voices to drive away the loneliness

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Bookworm54
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Back to the #bookisholympics following a brief break to do some applications.

For #booktwo I will be reading one of my favourites. A stand alone fantasy with an amazing heroine and a unique magical creature, The Hob. The book comes in at 281 pages so slightly longer than book number one.

I at least know I can make a bronze, but I'm #goingforgold ! 🏆

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Bookworm54
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So, in preparation for the #bookisholympics with @TheSpinecrackersBookClub I have gone through my bookshelves and picked out a selection of books to try and read this week. I have chosen a mix of genres that are mostly from my ever increasing tbr pile, and 2 of my favourite novels 😍 I also need to finish reading Wicked!

Excited to see how everyone involved participates in this! 😋

Laalaleighh How are the books in the poison study series? 8y
Bookworm54 @Laalaleighh I love the original 3, and then it carries on with a different main character for the glass trilogy. I'm not as keen on them but still enjoy them. Night Study is book 5 of the study series and book 8 of the chronicles of Ixia. (I was so excited when the trilogy was announced). So far it's as good as the original trilogy. I would definitely give poison study a shot and see what you think as that is still my favourite in the series 🙂 8y
Laalaleighh @Bookworm54 will do! I was thinking about ordering them. I'm getting in the mood for a good series! 8y
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the.bookish.valkyrie
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I lost count of how many times I've read this book...☺️

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