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I am making progress through my “debt“ spins and roll picks. Since my last post, I finished:
- the tagged book: a great read, looking forward to more Longmire: this was my November #BookSpin and my December #Roll20 pick #3;
- a shorter read that I enjoyed quite a lot: The Bookstore Sisters by Alice Hoffman: my December #Roll20 pick #4;
- Catherynne M. Valente's novella Comfort Me with Apples: my December #BookSpin.

@PuddleJumper @TheAromaOfBooks

#20series20days Day 15
Walt Longmire
Walt is the Sheriff of fictional Absaroka County in Wyoming where significant intrigue is the order of the day. I love that Walt is a truly decent human; also that he isn't some young, gorgeous stud. He's starting to feel his age but that doesn't stop him from giving his all to solve crimes. The supporting cast is wonderful (Henry Standing Bear 😍) and the harsh landscape has a starring role.
@Andrew65

I loved this book and watched the series shortly thereafter. And since, I‘ve rewatched the series twice. 💙💙💙 I‘m going to keep moving ahead with the books although the second was a bit disappointing.

Last nights dinner becomes today‘s lunch while I watch some Longmire. Tonight‘s dinner plan is marinated chicken, fresh strawberries and salad. Maybe some rice.

I finished the Netflix series and got major addicted to the Longmire stories. Can‘t wait to get started!!

“Bob Barnes says they got a dead body out on BLM land. He's on line one.“

#FirstLineFridays
@ShyBookOwl

I pulled the radio from the small of my back and shook the condensation from it before it could #freeze. “This is Walt Longmire, sheriff of Absaroka County, I‘ve got an emergency with men down. Is there anybody out there? Over.” I waited, but the static seemed fainter than it had before. #QuotsyDec19

#wintergames #merryReaders #winterReadsBingo #whitecover I‘m so happy to have finally listened to this book 1 in the Walt Longmire series - it‘s got great characters and humor that had me laughing out loud. The audio narrator was George Guidall and he did an amazing job with all the character voices. Loved it! Ready to read more in the series!

"Mm hmm. Yes. It is so."

Surprised at how good this book was. A story of trauma and revenge. But definitely of tenderness and vulnerability.

Enjoying the audio book version of this Longmire Mystery. First in the series. I loved the TV show....and so far I'm really enjoying the book! Perfect to listen to while cooking dinner! :)

I had no idea that one of my favorite tv shows was a book series! I am pretty bummed the library only has ebooks for the first four in the series. Now I have to wait in line to read them.

#LilithJuly

(Day 18 - #WhereHaveAllTheCowboysGone)

*Perhaps they‘ve gone to television heaven, after the characters from Craig Johnson‘s (pictured, center) Walt Longmire series was adapted for TV. The show, titled simply “Longmire,” began life on the A&E network, then moved to Netflix, where it was cancelled after season 6. Walt Longmire is my idea of the classic cowboy. There are 15 books in the mystery series. (Photos from Google Images) 🤠

My first thought for #coyote was the Longmire series by Craig Johnson. Set in Wyoming, Walt Longmire works to maintain law and order in his county. For those who are not familiar with Wyoming...it‘s one of the least populated states in the US, with coyotes and other wild animals roaming. This is the first in the series. #TimbitTunes

I watched the Longmire television series before I knew it was a series of mysteries, and also before I knew that the town where the novels are set is based on a northeastern Wyoming town I‘ve visited. I have long loved Walt Longmire as a television character. Now he‘s my favorite crime novel protagonist. This was the most fun I‘ve had with a mystery since I met Philip Marlowe, and I‘ll be seeking out the other 14 books in the series.

Another one I. The books for #24b4monday I enjoyed this book way more than I though I would. It‘s definitely a different genre than I typically read, set in Montana. It was rich with Cheyanne culture and history. A fast paced mystery that kept me guessing up until the very end. Filled with plot twists and beautiful imagery, this novel was definitely a pick for me. 22 hours and counting!
@TheReadingMermaid @Andrew65 @Kaye

My #24b4monday lineup. What are you reading??? @Andrew65 @TheReadingMermaid

Really liked this one.

Decided to go outside what I usually read and I didn't love it. Might read the second in the series might not.

Nice audio book. Great western atmosphere and makes me want to know Walt personally. I didn‘t expect the killer until Walt knew.

This book was okay - nothing exciting or riveting; at times I had to put it down & come back to it later. I‘m accustomed to faster moving plots ... this being the first book of this author I imagine he‘s evolved & grown so I may read more of his work. Part of the problem for me is that I‘m always trying to read books quickly before they‘re due back at the library & this kind of book doesn‘t like to be rushed. Now I‘m ready for the Netflix series!

Currently reading 📖 for book club ... and looking forward to seeing the Netflix series as soon as I finish this.

My stack for #24in48. I‘ve got the tagged book ready on audio and several on my kindle as well. Hoping to finish the top one and Circe for sure and maybe get through one of my library books. Short stories and YA for filler. @24in48

I really like the clever writing in this western murder mystery. The audio book was fantastic. Definitely giving this one 2 thumbs up.

The best thing about watching the beautiful game is that it moves at a pace so you can read a book at the same time. You keep the volume set just right so that when the fans start to get fired up you look up and see the good bits. The best kind of multi-tasking

I'm enjoying working my way through this series. Walt is an appealing MC and his piece of Wyoming is filled with quirky inhabitants who keep things interesting. Also, I may have a huge #litcrush on Henry Standing Bear. Anyone else?

I read this book several years ago and am now listening to the audiobook through my library‘s digital library. The dialogue could be better sometimes, but the descriptions of the Wyoming terrain more than make up for it. I love murder mysteries, and Craig Johnson has done very well creating this county, its history, and the storylines. The Native American world interwoven into it was the biggest thing that drew me to this series.

This was a quick, fun read. I am spectacularly bad at guessing who the villain is in mysteries, and this one is no different. I love Walt and Henry's relationship, and how much Walt cares about his whole team. There's definitely some funny moments in there, too. As a fan of the show this was based on, the hardest part was letting go of what I know of the TV show characters, because the book characters are just different enough to be confusing.

After months of waiting, my friend and I finally got this one from the library on the same day (!) so we decided to do our own readalong. So I am alternating between reading, cutting fabric for my current quilt project, and watching the Olympics. 😁 6 chapters in, and so far, so good!

I love this series♡
#Jingleshelves #Bestseries2017
@bookloo @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Holiday reading list! My mum has been fan-girling over Craig Johnson for years. Just started The Cold Dish and loving it. #craigjohnson #thecolddish #longmire

Well I listened to this book on the basis of the TV show and that I got it cheap. Overall an good detective story which kept me guess until the end, set in an interesting location which adds another dimension to the story (Native American Culture, Reservation Politics etc). I found myself comparing the TV characters to the book, with some being accurate, but several being quite different;

I finished this book during the #24in48 readathon. The first in the mystery series featuring Sheriff Walt Longmire, this book takes readers to Wyoming. Prejudice, murder, crime and deceit all play a role in this. The setting is rough; the language at times is rough too. I liked this and will read more to see the characters develop. The former A&E and now Netflix show Longmire is based on this series.

Finished this book...review to come later. My cheerleaders helped a lot too. #Zeke #Vladimir #catsoflitsy #24in48

My cats decided to wake me up...breakfast is calling them. Maybe I can squeeze a little more #24in48 before I fall back asleep...

Time for a little break. A little over five hours into #24in48

Changed spots in the house, and changed books. Almost to three hours. #24in48

The last panel I went to was The Old West Made New: Western Fiction Across the Centuries with Jeff Guinn, Bill Wittliff & Craig Johnson. I'm currently listening to the 3rd Longmire book so it was neat to hear Johnson talk about his books. The book festival made my TBR grow as I saw a number of unfamiliar authors. The only thing that could have made the day better was a Time-Turner so I could have gone to more panels. 🤓

Youngest is at her clarinet lesson. I have visitors while reading and waiting. I have watched the first episode of the series and thought I should read the book before continuing.

#photoadaynov16 Set in a Small Town - I lived in Wyoming for seven years and loved it there. Craig Johnson's Longmire Series is a great example of books set in a small town. Reading them and the knowledgeable details Johnson includes makes me nostalgic. @RealLifeReading

Going with Walt Longmire and Henry Standing Bear for #favoritefriendship on day 18 of #booktober

I remain convinced Standing Bear and Longmire are in love and just don't realize it yet.

Because I love Lou Diamond Phillips so much on the show, I'm reading the book! Shout out to borrowing it from my local public library!

I don't know if I'm going to make it. I find Walt almost annoying but probably ok once you get to know him. He keeps oggling all the women in town but is clearly in love with his best friend Henry Standing Bear, and I have no clue what year it is or how old anyone is because he talks about Vietnam like it just happened. Also, he doesn't seem all that keen on solving the murder. Ploughing along...

Still struggling. Have to finish before the library's tractor beam takes the ebook back. Have resorted to ploughing through whether I know who said what. It should be enough that somebody said it, right?

The narrative is very stream-of-consciousness, and I'm not used to that style so I'm wading through, unsure of how I feel about it yet.