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September #SeriesLove2024 wrap up
Two more titles done in my current reading series.
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September #SeriesLove2024 wrap up
Two more titles done in my current reading series.
pickOnly a little behind on my #NancyDrewBR book! Finally picked this one up to see Nancy‘s next adventure. This one has her traveling to Maryland to help out some random person. Also, I‘m going to have to go read @Librarybelle posts because I think this is the first time I‘ve noticed they describe Bess as a bigger girl and really enjoying foo and then continued to point out every time she wanted to eat..
pick#NancyDrewBR @Librarybelle
Another good installment in the Nancy Drew series. This one had a lot of excitement and danger, with kidnappings and near drownings, but also some unpleasant abusive behaviour from the villains. Fortunately, Nancy brings them to justice in the end.
pick#NDbuddyread #SeriesLove2024
Lots of noggin knock outs, a rock star, some kidnapping and acrobatic record pirating crooks make up the plot for this Nancy Drew mystery. I always enjoy our discussions makes reading these all the more entertaining.
pick#NancyDrewBR @Librarybelle
Another thrilling romp with Nancy, George, Bess, and even the boys this time! Lots of noggin-knocking and kidnapping in this one--plus some cruelty to children--a surprise for these usually benign books. Many mysteries are woven throughout the story, and they all mesh beautifully together in the end--thanks to our super-sleuth and her friends! Note: the boys need to learn how to cook!
pickI'm in New York City for a few days for work, and finished this tonight in my hotel room. I felt like the writing was choppy starting out. Carson Drew basically says, "Go to this cabin and solve the mystery. Take Bess and George." And then we're off to the races with just about everybody but Bess getting a concussion at some point! It was a fun read, once they left River Heights.
pickNumber 11 with #NancyDrewBR
I enjoyed this one too. Fun adventure with the brave, clever sleuth and her loyal, capable friends.
pickIn this Nancy Drew story even more things happen alongside each other. It seems like we are going to head towards an overkill in the next stories. 😜 But this time the plot lines were somehow far better connected than in the last stories. Some parts are still pretty unlikely though.
It‘s time for our discussion, #LittenDetectives ! It‘s a little hard to discuss two very different storylines, but let‘s try anyhow. 😂
I have 6 questions posted as spoilers that can be found on my feed, the book‘s feed, or by searching #NancyDrewBR . Respond whenever, and feel free to add anything else you wish to discuss!
Next month‘s The Message in the Hollow Oak also features very different storylines. More when I post tomorrow!
rubyslippersreads, DebinHawaii, DGRachel, BarkingMadRead, Jennifer3, kspenmoll, PurpleyPumpkin, MariaW, CogsOfEncouragement, AnneCecilie, Born.A.Reader, mrp27, Deblovestoread, lauraisntwilder, Bookwormjillk, Read4life, StayCurious, bookandbedandtea, Laughterhp, Sace, Bren912, kwmg40, jlhammar, CSeydel, Ruthiella, dabbe, Enchanted_Bibliophile, Allylu, TheAromaofBooks, Charityann, Roary47, Pageturner1, KristiAhlers, peanutnine, PageShifter, AmandaBlaze, julieclair6. A #LittenDetective posed the question about River Height's location, as at least for the 1965 edition the mystery takes place in Maryland.
Later Nancy Drew novels allude to River Heights being located near Chicago, and older novels suggest a Midwest location (according to a source I read). It seems a pretty far drive for Carson to send Nancy to ready a cabin in 1965!
Any thoughts on location? #NancyDrewBR
5. Of course, in the 1965 edition, Nancy has her friends Bess and George, along with an appearance from Ned and his gang. We also meet Cecily, Niko of The Flying Dutchmen, and the bad Driscolls. The Driscolls are modeled from the 1934 Blairs.
Both editions feature violence towards small children, which I honestly was surprised to see!
Any thoughts on any of the side characters in this story? #NancyDrewBR
4. Let's talk about the book's adventures. Think about the moments of peril for Nancy and her friends in the edition you read. Does one particular moment of peril stand out for you?
For instance, in the 1965 edition, there seems to be a lot of noggin knockouts! It seemed harsh for the Driscolls to roll a log and throw rocks at Nancy and her friends. These poor characters must have some seriously hard heads (and a lot of migraines)! #NancyDrewBR
3. The 1965 edition includes a family treasure hidden away in the American Civil War era. Yes, Maryland was a northern state, but barely...during the war, it was considered a “border“ state that still allowed enslavement, despite the northern stance of no slavery.
Nancy not only has to help Cecily with this mystery, but she discovers record piracy taking place.
Harriet Strateymeyer revised the 1934 text and ⬇
2. The 1934 edition is written by Mildred Benson, who wrote the first several ND books we read. I did not read this one, but the plot line involves a very controversial topic: child snatching and later adopting out those children. This is written during the Depression, and from what I know, this happened. I immediately thought of Lisa Wingate's book “Before We Were Yours“!
A link to an article about Georgia Tann is in the comments. ⬇
1. This month's discussion is slightly different, as the plot lines for the original and the revised editions are extremely different. Questions 2 and 3 will look at the 1934 and 1965 editions respectively.
Which edition did you read? The 1934 plot line features twins adopted from a foundling home, and Nancy wants to reunite the twins with their real mother.
The 1965 edition has The Flying Dutchmen, an iron bird, and record piracy. #NancyDrewBR
pickPhantom boats, pirated records, an iron bird, and noggin knockouts galore! Nancy has a couple new mysteries on her hands, thanks in part to Carson Drew asking for her help. Another fun read! #NancyDrewBR
#LittenDetectives : Tomorrow is discussion day! Questions will be posted late morning Eastern time!
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pickI almost forgot about reading Nancy Drew this month! Lots of danger in this one, with several Noggin Knockouts, although this time it‘s not Nancy‘s noggin that takes a beating. 😂 The mysteries here were clever and I liked how they came together. This may be my favorite to date. Random thought: I don‘t remember the plots or titles of the ones I read as a kid, I remember this cover! #nancydrewbr
#BookReport
I kept up with the buddy reads Trans Like Me #SheSaid, Dark Fire #ShardlakeBR and have fallen a little behind on The Hound of the Baskervilles #NoPlaceLikeHolmes
I finished Blue Sisters
I read The Clue of the Broken Locket
Best weather to stay inside and snuggle up with hot tea and the current Nancy Drew adventure preparing for tomorrow‘s discussion. 🍵 🫖 🍵
pick4✨ I was on the last chapter when the bell rang for lunch to be over. Ugh! Luckily, after school I made the time to finish. Nancy was in more danger in this one. Two halves of a necklace, pirated records, and a mysterious look alike to a new friend cause a lot of questions for this young sleuth. This was a lot of fun to read. #NancyDrewBR @Librarybelle
pickI‘m glad I was finally able to hunt down an original 1930‘s version for the #NancyDrewBR
Can‘t wait to talk about it tomorrow!
pickSo much kidnapping! Another fun, outlandish (acrobatic brothers 😂) mystery with Nancy and friends. #NancyDrewBR
pickI enjoyed this one better than #10. There was a amount of action. The ending was a little farfetched, but it's a kids' book. I liked how the guys were involved in this one, too. 4 stars.
@Librarybelle #NancyDrewBR
#ReadAway2024 @Andrew65 @DieAReader @GHABI4ROSES
#LitsyLoveReads @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @TieDyeDude @Read4life
Getting ready for #hyggehour on the front porch. Starting a little early to take advantage of the last of the daylight.
#WeeklyForecast
Continue with my buddy reads; The Hound of the Baskervilles #NoPlaceLikeHolmes, Dark Fire #ShardlakeBR and Trans Like Me #SheSaid
I‘ve just started Blue Sisters and so far loving it
I also want to get to The Clue in the Broken Locket #NancyDrewBR
Majority of the work week I was able to read a few chapters while enjoying my lunch. I‘m really liking this one. 😍💛 #NancyDrewBR @Librarybelle
#ForTheLoveofBooks readathon was a success! I accomplished my goals and finished Summer Reading and made progress in both Heaven and Earth and Broken Locket. Thanks for hosting @TheSpineView
pickNancy and the gang have their hands full with a hidden treasure, a phantom ship, record pirating, mysterious twins, and a doppelganger of their new friend. I enjoyed the ride, as always! ❤️
I did wonder how much they pack to go on these little excursions. I counted 4 times Nancy's outfit was dirtied/ ruined, twice for George, once for Cecily, and once for Ned/Burt/Dave. No mention of them doing laundry, of course! 😉
pick#ReadAway2024 #SeriesLove2024 #ForTheLoveOfBooks
Read for #NancyDrewBR I read an extra 15 minutes & finished this during #HyggeHour last night. Book 11 in the series, I read the 1965 version which apparently differs completely from the 1934 addition. This one has Nancy, Bess & George traveling to Maryland asked by her father (who gets around with the cases) to drop off a key for a young woman renting the cottage. There‘s sightings of a ghostly⬇️
I love the confidence and trust Mr Drew always shows in Nancy (especially as these books were written so long ago) but I do think I'd have tried to get more information before sending my 18 year old to another state to investigate *something*! #NancyDrewBR
#WhereAreYouMonday
This Monday finds me with Nancy, Bess, and George somewhere at a resort area in Maryland. Makes me wonder where the fictional Drew hometown River Heights might be located…Pennsylvania maybe? 🤔
#Naturalitsy #HyggeHourReadathon #ForTheLoveOfBookd
For tonight‘s #HyggeHour I starting this one for #NancyDrewBR along with some Bueno chocolate. I‘m drinking watermelon water which doesn‘t quite go, but it‘s been so humid today I am trying to replace some electrolytes.
My mood is relaxed. I‘m happy to have the Monday off for Labor Day.💛
We‘re two weeks away from our next #NancyDrewBR discussion, #LittenDetectives !
Remember, there is a massive difference between the original edition and the revised edition. A few of you were able to snag the old edition; it‘ll be interesting to see the changes in the story.
Questions posted on September 15th!
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I‘m so excited! Apparently the version I ordered from Thrift Books is a 1934 copy, and someone wrote in it! (Then someone‘s grandma crossed it out and gave it to Katie but whatever.) Looking forward to next month‘s #NancyDrewBuddyRead
As I don't already have the 1930s version of our next #NancyDrewBR and it sounds pretty different from the 60s version I decided to try to find one. Googling led me to this listing on Amazon marketplace so I went for it. What arrived yesterday was the book on the far left which is the same version as the one I've had since childhood. Except it's a newer release with a slick cover I don't like the feel of. I'm pretty annoyed. 😠
Next book for The Nancy Drew buddy read with @librarybelle
original post:
https://www.litsy.com/web/post/2765684
Great discussion on this month‘s book!
We‘re back to very big differences between the 1934 and the 1965 editions in the 11th series entry, #LittenDetectives ! My detecting senses think we‘re working with a broken locket this time! 😂
All are welcome to join us for #NancyDrewBR ! Discussion will be on September 15th.
Please let me know if you wish to be added or removed from the tag list!
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#LuckyInLove
Some Nancy Drew titles involving #Jewelry 💍🤍
I am enjoying rereading one a month along with #NancyDrewBR hosted by @Librarybelle
pickYou all know that I love Nancy Drew books, and this one is a personal favourite.
#nancydrew #crimefiction #vintagechildrensbooks
pickGhosts? You never know what lies in the mist hovering over the lake at night…Nancy and her pals George and Bess to the rescue! And of course Ned
#Pantone2023
#SeriesLove2023
#MarvellousMarch
#MarchMadness
#middlegrademarch @megnews
Whenever I do a collage puzzle, I get a kick out of seeing which book cover or poster or whatever comes together first. THE CLUE OF THE BROKEN LOCKET won!
pickMy first Nancy Drew! This was fun. Not a sophisticated mystery, it was full of unlikely coincidences, but I enjoyed it anyway. I can see why Nancy Drew is an engaging heroine, with her cheerful independence, her spiffy roadster, and her indulgent father. This was a fun escape, and I‘ll probably pick up more of these as fun comfort reads!
A confession and a question: I‘ve never read any Nancy Drew books. I have these two lovely old editions and was thinking about picking them up this month, but I‘m not sure where to start. Does it matter what order you read them in? Are they episodic enough that you can jump in and out anywhere, or should I start at the beginning? (Because if I need to start at the beginning, I need to source several others before starting these!)
The Clue of the Broken Locket & The Message in the Hollow Oak by Carolyn Keene #endpapers #day12 #adaylate #andadollarshort #riotgrams
Some things I have been thinking while binge reading Nancy Drew.
Where the heck is River Heights?
Nancy Drew is fearless.
Nancy and her friends were constantly in real danger.
Despite being constantly in danger her friends always helped out.
Nancy was a bona fide badass! (See pic)
I still love Nancy Drew. 🔎❤️🔦
#maryland
