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Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal
Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal | Christopher Moore
The birth of Jesus has been well chronicled, as have his glorious teachings, acts, and divine sacrifice after his thirtieth birthday. But no one knows about the early life of the Son of God, the missing years -- except Biff, the Messiah's best bud, who has been resurrected to tell the story in the divinely hilarious yet heartfelt work "reminiscent of Vonnegut and Douglas Adams" (Philadelphia Inquirer).Verily, the story Biff has to tell is a miraculous one, filled with remarkable journeys, magic, healings, kung fu, corpse reanimations, demons, and hot babes. Even the considerable wiles and devotion of the Savior's pal may not be enough to divert Joshua from his tragic destiny. But there's no one who loves Josh more -- except maybe "Maggie," Mary of Magdala -- and Biff isn't about to let his extraordinary pal suffer and ascend without a fight.
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JoeMo
Lamb | Christopher Moore
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This was the first book I‘ve read by Moore and I loved it. It‘s a fictional tale on the life and times of Jesus. At times it felt as though the Bible had crossed paths with American Pie or some other hormone-fueled, rated R teen comedy. Somehow, Moore walked a fine line with this story and remained quite respectful to the subject matter. This was fun and creative and I was sorry to say goodbye to the characters at the end.

#bookspinbingo

TheAromaofBooks Great progress! 4mo
TieDyeDude Good review. Totally agree. This was also my first from Moore. I really enjoyed The Stupidest Angel as well. 4mo
JoeMo @TieDyeDude So the rest of the title is “A Heartwarming Tale of Christmas Terror.” I‘m so adding this to my Xmas reading list….thanks for mentioning it!! 4mo
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bravenewtrav2
Mehso-so

Wanted this to be more in the vain of “Life of Brian.” “Lamb” can be really funny when it wants to, but it gets bogged down with Moore‘s descriptions of Biff and Joshua‘s time with the three magi. It gets quite dark at the end and the twist that explains everything is quite clever. Kudos to Moore for the ambition and I‘m sure the landslide of Christian backlash he received.

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bravenewtrav2

“I was thinking about becoming the village idiot, if my father will allow it.”
“He has a God-given talent,” Joshua said.
—“Lamb,” page 27.

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Schwifty
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As usual, Moore delivers a Monty Pythonesque rendition of a famous story; this one, the lost gospel of Levi who is also called Biff, is the story of Jesus‘ (or rather Joshua‘s) life quest to figure out how to be the messiah and refrain from “knowing a woman” which becomes all the more difficult as Mary Magdalene (Maggie) arrives on the scene. While it‘s all in jest, its a nice touch having Jesus seem a lot more human. Fantastic read. Very funny.

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vonnie862
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Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal by Christopher Moore

This is one of my top 5 favorites! The book focuses on the years that Jesus was growing up through the eyes of his best friend, Biff. I laughed, I rolled my eyes, and I cried. I absolutely love it!

#AlphabetGame
#LetterL
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 💛📚🙌🏻 2y
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TamTracy
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Pickpick

This came recommended as a light read so I took a chance not thinking I was going to love it. I cracked up throughout the whole book. This is definitely one of the funnier books I have read. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego I listened to the audio and thought it was absolutely hilarious. 3y
vonnie862 I absolutely love this book!!! 3y
Suet624 the best book to get me out of a grumpy slump. On my third read. 2y
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Suet624
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It‘s a Labor Day miracle! I gave this book to an atheist friend ages ago who didn‘t appreciate the nuances or the humor of the book (sacrilege!) and never gave the book back to me. I‘ve forgiven her for not appreciating the story - maybe you need to know the Jesus Narrative - but I never forgot that she didn‘t return it. 🙂 Today I found this in a free pile in excellent condition and I feel as if I‘ve won the lottery. This book ❤️❤️.

KathyWheeler I loved this book. 3y
KatieDid927 One of my absolute faves. And you‘re probably right, you need to be closely acquainted with the story in order to fully appreciate this book. I grew up in a fundamentalist Christian home and have read the Bible. I discovered this book as a new agnostic in college and it‘s genius. But I think having read the entire Bible previously helped. 3y
mandarchy I am an atheist although I have read the bible and I love history - so maybe it was easy for me to connect with this book. I loved it. I had a friend borrow my book “In the Beginning“ which was a gift - an anthology of creation stories. I love mythology and folklore. Her house burned down and I have to suppress the urge to ask if my book survived. 3y
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Suet624 @KathyWheeler a real gem. 🙂 3y
Suet624 @KatieDid927 I was honestly surprised that my friend knew so little about the subject. @mandarchy I had to chuckle about you wondering if your book survived. I feel you. 3y
Reggie Lol, I know I shouldn‘t have but I also chuckled @mandarchy @Suet624 it was a book meant to be with you! 3y
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vonnie862
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Hard to pick!

Biff will be giving a sermon to a small group of people while doing a complicated yoga pose.
Jamie will be building a cabin from the lumber he made himself.
Inigo would be practicing his sword play prepping himself for the six-fingered man.
And Matilda would be reading a book on how to camp while using her powers to set up her tent.

#litsysummercamp
#litsysummercampreadathon
@ImperfectCJ

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Crinoline_Laphroaig
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It‘s a great book when you laugh just as hard rereading for #booksandbrewsclub.
"I like to think that while he carried out his sacred mission, Jesus of Nazareth might have enjoyed a sense of irony and the company of a wisecracking buddy. This story is not and never was meant to challenge anyone‘s faith; however, if one‘s faith can be shaken by stories in a humorous novel, one may have a bit more praying to do." ??

suvata That book was so funny 4y
Crinoline_Laphroaig @suvata It‘s sooo good! 4y
Suet624 I'm reading this book for the third time and I am chuckling on each page. 2y
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runswithscissors007
Lamb | Christopher Moore
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#fridayfeeling.

Tagged book! I snorted many times. Soooo funny!

Not for everyone. To be sure.

Also, a YA read... Skulduggery Pleasant by Derek Landry. On audio book especially! The dry wit is pitch perfect!

Thanks for the tag! Such a cheerful place to put my brain! 💓

StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego This is the same book I would have picked. The audio was hilarious! 4y
Andrea4 @runswithscissors007 definitely Shakespeare for squirrels @FantasyChick great pick! 4y
Cuilin Sounds hilarious, thanks for playing. 👍 4y
runswithscissors007 @StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego 🤜🏼 🤛🏼. So glad I‘m not the only one!!! 4y
runswithscissors007 @Andrea4 🤣🤣🤣❣️absolutely!! 4y
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Klradventures
Lamb | Christopher Moore
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Bartholomew looked around and when he saw they were alone in the square except for his dog pals, he said, “You think too much. Thinking will bring you nothing but suffering. Be simple.”

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Aruckdes
Lamb | Christopher Moore
Pickpick

A delightfully unserious book that takes seriously the idea that Jesus (Joshua) is the son of God.

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Sharpeipup
Lamb | Christopher Moore
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I thought this would be a fun way to celebrate Easter but It‘s not holding my interest. #audiobook #bail

StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego That's too bad. I found it hilarious. 5y
wanderinglynn @StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego I did too. It‘s still one of my fave Moore books. 5y
Sharpeipup @StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego @wanderinglynn I think it‘s a side effect of everything going on...harder to focus. 5y
wanderinglynn Very true. Many of us are struggling with focus. 💚 5y
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Tex2Flo
Lamb | Christopher Moore
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@Eggs #wondrouswednesday
Just changed my hair color away from red to white!
Books: punctuation, sarcasm about organized religion, and Kinky Friedman‘s Texas.
I have zero problem lending books. Only one person has ever made me question this. Mostly people are great.
Thanks @KarenUK for including me. I‘ve been too long away from Litsy.

KarenUK 😘😘😘😘😘And still loving that gorgeous hair! 💕 5y
cdcnmac Hair looks amazing!🤓👍👍 5y
Eggs Pretty hair❣️ Thanks so much for joining in 🤗👏🏻💗 5y
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PurpleTulipGirl
Lamb | Christopher Moore
Pickpick

5/5 One of my favorite books, by one of my favorite authors. Biff is Joshua‘s best friend. They grow up together and Biff helps Joshua learn how to be the Messiah. Mayhem generally ensues. It‘s funny, but it‘s definitely no for everyone.

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StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego
Lamb | Christopher Moore
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Pickpick

By far the funniest book I've ever read! So clever, witty & sarcastic. The narration was perfection. 🤘🏻

#ReadWithMrBook #1WordTitle @MrBook

JackOBotts This book was hilarious! 5y
MrBook 😁👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 5y
juliegumdrop One of my all time favorites! 5y
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TieDyeDude Loved this! I might have to revisit with the audio! 5y
Scochrane26 I love this book!! My pastor recommended it a couple of years ago. 5y
janeycanuck I actually fell off my sofa while reading this, I laughed so hard. 5y
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SauerPatch
Lamb | Christopher Moore
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Started re-listening to this a couple days ago on my run. It definitely helped me meet my goal of nine miles, but I felt like a huge dork running down the road with a dopey grin on my face. 🤣

BehindthePages This book made me laugh so much! I couldn't read in public xD 5y
Sace I snort laugh in public all the time. I don't even care any more 🤣 5y
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Scochrane26
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I put this in my long list of decade favorites, but it‘s not going to be in the top ten. So, I‘ll use it for #adventrecommends I‘m sure many Christians think this is a horrible, sacrilegious book, but 2 of my pastor friends suggested I read it. It‘s hilarious and very imaginative. It‘s also emotional towards the end. Love the friendship between Biff & Joshua (Jesus). I have a favorite part but don‘t want to spoil it for anyone. @emilyrose_x

Caterina My seminary classmates keep recommending this, I really need to finally get around to reading it!! 5y
Scochrane26 @Caterina Yes, you should definitely read it! It may be the funniest book I‘ve ever read. But, also touching. It helped me understand communion better. I‘m not sure the author was going for that, but I got a good message from it. While also laughing for most of the book. 5y
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bearj29
Pickpick

I haven‘t genuinely laughed like this from a book in quite some time. Any book that has my stifling sniggers and snorts in the quiet carriage of a train gets my approval!

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RockLibn
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Yes, I have a library truck in my bedroom (doesn‘t every librarian?). I ran out of shelf space and my TBR is huge. I think I have a problem. 😳. What to read next...? #tbr #librariansruletheworld #librarytruck. #bibliophile #biblioecstasy

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SauerPatch
Lamb | Christopher Moore
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Day 9: #Laugh

Few, if any, books have made me laugh as much as this audiobook did. 🤣

#SelfImprovementSept

AkashaVampie i know his stuff is supposed to be really funny. i really need to move him up on my TBR list 5y
OriginalCyn620 I‘ve never read him either but I know lots of people who love his books! 5y
SauerPatch @AkashaVampie @OriginalCyn620 This is the only one I‘ve read so I can‘t really speak for his work as a whole. I loved this one because it was full of hilarious shenanigans and dialogue while never being directly irreverent (IMO) to a Christian reader. 5y
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AChickThatDigsBooks
Lamb | Christopher Moore
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Love this cover!

Caroline2 Awesome!! 5y
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Fridabird
Lamb | Christopher Moore
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Finally reading my first Christopher Moore book! 🥳

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baberj
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A wall imprisons the people of a country as much as it protects them.

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baberj
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Just started and already enjoying the humor.

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wanderinglynn
Lamb | Christopher Moore
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When one of your favorite authors likes your tweet. I may have squealed a little. 😀

jb72 Wow that‘s cool! 6y
bookish_wookish Love when this happens! 6y
BillBlume Awesome! 6y
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Crinoline_Laphroaig
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Loved it! From Prologue to Afterword:
"The book you‘ve just read is a story. I made it up. It is not designed to change anyone‘s beliefs or worldview, unless after reading it you‘ve decided to be kinder to your fellow humans (which is okay), or you decide you really would like to try to teach yoga to an elephant, in which case, please get videotape." ?‍♀️?❤

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Connster
Lamb | Christopher Moore
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This was excellent. As a self-professed RE geek, I wasn‘t sure what I‘d make of this when I first started it. I wasn‘t disappointed! Some hilarious passages and pleasing links to the gospels, but in a brilliantly irreverent, yet believable way. Pick!

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ddavila928
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This book is part of my 24 in 48 readathon stack! It‘s so funny and I absolutely love this opening “blessing” from the author. This is my entry for the hour 6 challenge. #24in48

RaimeyGallant Welcome to Litsy! #LitsyWelcomeWagon Some of us put together Litsy tips to help new Littens navigate the site. It's the link in my bio on my page in case you need it. Or if you prefer how-to videos, @chelleo put some together at the link in her bio. @LitsyWelcomeWagon 6y
AlwaysForeverReading Welcome to Litsy!!📚📖💜💛💙 6y
ddavila928 @ProfReader Thank you! :) 6y
AlwaysForeverReading You‘re welcome 6y
CoffeeNBooks Welcome to Litsy! 📚 6y
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Readergrrl
Lamb | Christopher Moore
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1. Chris Moore makes me hysterical! This and Stupidest Angel made me LOL for reals! 🐑⛪️
2. “Uptown Funk” by Bruno Mars (I MUST sing along!!) 🕺🏼
3. Deer Island, New Brunswick, 🇨🇦
4. My darling daughter!!! ❤️❤️❤️ and my goofy hubbie 💏
5. How happy my dog is to see me after even just walking out of the room. 🐕
#HelloThursday
@wanderinglynn

wanderinglynn Lamb made me laugh too! 👍🏻👍🏻 Thanks for playing! ☺️ 6y
Susanita I love that song too! 6y
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Tex2Flo
Lamb | Christopher Moore
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Lamb, the Gospel According to Biff Christ‘s Childhood Pal. I can‘t keep copies without forcing it on people,
Attica Locke, long may she wave
The Last Starfighter. Such a sweet story
Lemoncello
#manicmonday #letterl @JoScho

JoScho 💜💜💜 6y
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Guildedearlobe
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It‘s time for #manicmonday. My favorite weekly challenge.

📖 Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff (Adult)
📚 The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Kid)
🖊 Joe R. Lansdale
🎥 Life of Brian
📺 La Femme Nikita
🍦 Lemon “Wooder ice”

And just so we are clear, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is the 1st Narnia book. If the cover claims different it‘s a dirty liar.

JoScho Awesome collage! Thanks for playing-glad you enjoy it 😊 6y
Mollyanna I adore both of your book choices! Lamb had me laughing so hard my ab muscles hurt 😆 6y
Guildedearlobe @Mollyanna The first time I read Lamb, I had it with me at work. One of my coworkers picked it up and looked at it, shook his head and said, “You are a very bad man.” 😀 6y
InBooksILive I LOVE Christopher Moore! 6y
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TieDyeDude
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1. Tagged. Fanaticism, whether for country, religion, brand, or team, bothers and worries me, so I really appreciate a good story that can poke fun at something while still showing proper respect. I got that from Lamb
2. August #leo
3. Nope
4. Nature's Bakery fig bars
5. My dad has a Sept birthday!

#friyayintro @jesshowbooks

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tlmorgan
Lamb | Christopher Moore
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Good plane reading :)

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DoonTheGoon
Lamb | Christopher Moore
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I went to my local indie bookstore today to shop for the Falling for Fall swap and ended up waking away with a few things for myself as well - I couldn't resist. I love this book - and the special edition is just gorgeous!

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Chellebearss
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Bailedbailed

Bailed. Just couldn‘t get into it ☹️

TieDyeDude Bummer! I really liked this 6y
Aims42 I really enjoyed “A Dirty Job”, but I cannot get into any of his other books 😔 6y
Crewgurl I feel the same about the few of his books I tried. 6y
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Chellebearss @GoodForCirculation I‘ll try and go back it another time and give it another shot but right now it wasn‘t working for me :-( 6y
Chellebearss @Aims42 @Crewgurl I really enjoyed the first two of the Bloodsucking Fiends series as well as 6y
bookaholic1 I couldn't either 6y
amb I've enjoyed most of his books but I struggled through this one 6y
Blueberry This was my favorite of his. 6y
mandarchy I loved this book! 6y
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Cleverish
Lamb | Christopher Moore
Pickpick

Without question, Moore‘s most endearing and enjoyable work. I have recommended this book to many and the only folks who didn‘t enjoy were those who really weren‘t raised with or had decent familiarity with the NT.

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Sweettartlaura
Lamb | Christopher Moore
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Favorite #firstline for #24in48 - looking forward to this one 📚

Slajaunie Can‘t wait to see what you think. Interesting premise! 6y
Sweettartlaura @Slajaunie I might not get to it this readathon- it‘s my longest book, & I‘m trying to knock out slimmer ones first. But I‘ll get to it soon 🙂 6y
Slajaunie 👍 6y
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BookArt
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Pickpick

The author's humor is fairly childish but I enjoyed it. I also enjoyed seeing the more human side of Jesus H. Christ. #funnybook

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BookArt

Just picked this up from the library and I'm already pretty stoked. #funnyguy

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Vbrrgirl
Lamb | Christopher Moore
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Next up for my daily commute.

Readergrrl I read this years ago and had forgotten all about it! I loved it!! Chris Moore is wonderful!! 6y
Vbrrgirl @Readergrrl I recommend Sacre Blue! I love Moore‘s humor. 6y
Readergrrl @Vbrrgirl Yes!!! I love it! I feel like I learned quite a bit about the art world and, of course, the Sacred Blue!! I never knew that was the etymology of the phrase, Sacre Bleu! But of course it makes sense! Have you read Serpent of Venice? I have it but haven‘t read it yet. 6y
Vbrrgirl @Readergrrl I have Serpent of Venice, next up in my TBR. You‘re right about the art world education from SB. That‘s another reason why Moore is a favorite for me! 6y
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Abby-J
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Hey, Jude[as]. Or maybe it works because John Lennon said the Beatles were bigger than Jesus? I‘m stretching the Beatles tie-in, but it‘s late, and I just now remembered that it‘s June (It has been a very long week). This beat up gem has been with me for fifteen years and at least six moving days. It‘s been at least ten years since I reread it, so I‘m bumping to the top of my reread TBR list (TBRR?). #HeyJune

GypsyKat It works for me! 🙃 6y
Cinfhen I‘ve heard such good things about this book!!! And yes, it is JUNE!! How the hell did that happen?!???? 6y
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GoneFishing
Lamb | Christopher Moore

This story is not and never was meant to challenge anyone's faith; however, if one's faith can be shaken by stories in a humorous novel, one may have a bit more praying to do.

TheBookgeekFrau I lmao reading this book!😄 7y
Suet624 I have to read this book again. Absolutely loved it. 6y
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GoneFishing
Lamb | Christopher Moore

Nobody's perfect. Well, there was this one guy, but we killed him...

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sprainedbrain
Lamb | Christopher Moore
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I‘m not religious, so I‘m going with this book from my tbr for today‘s #JesusHRooseveltChrist prompt. It has the Jesus, but no Roosevelt as far as I know, though I hear it‘s really funny! 🤷🏻‍♀️

Also, I use that phrase nearly every day. Claire has had an influence on me, I guess. 😂

Thanks for this really fun little challenge, Julia, and thanks for the chance to win that lovely cowl. 😍

#OutlandishGiveaway

julesG You're welcome! It was interesting to see what books you all came up with. 7y
janeycanuck You should read it! It‘s hilarious. Had me falling off my sofa I was laughing so hard. 7y
Suet624 This is my favorite Moore book. Read it several times and laughed so much. @janeycanuck agreed. (edited) 7y
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BeckyRoy
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Waiting for author talk. #untitledtown

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JuliaTheBookNerd
Lamb | Christopher Moore
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jamie_in_the_library Ooh I haven‘t seen that edition of HP before! ⚡️ 7y
JuliaTheBookNerd @jamie_in_the_library It‘s the Harry Potter and the Philosopher‘s Stone 20th Anniversary paperback Hufflepuff edition 💛 7y
jamie_in_the_library @JuliaTheBookNerd Ooh good to know!! Thanks! 🧙‍♀️⚡️💛 7y
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RachLovesTV
Lamb | Christopher Moore
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I went through my #freakyfriday list from @Lisaw13 in more detail today & made a shelf for them on Goodreads.

2 I have already read: Lamb & Looking for Alaska.

6 I had on my TBR: 1984 (which I read in high school, but started re-reading again last year for my book club and never finished), Let's Pretend This Never Happened, Catch-22, Dead Witch Walking, Six of Crows, My Favorite Thing is Monsters.

And a bunch of new-to-me ones that sound great!

RachLovesTV I requested about 10 from the library to start with, so I'll post a pic of the ones I'm planning to start with when my holds come in! 7y
Lisaw13 I'm so excited! 7y
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