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Some of these stories I‘ve read elsewhere— a few are also in Fragile Things (which I read a few years ago). My favorite, which is in both collections, is “How to Talk to Girls at Parties “. What a mind trip that one is!

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And another #AuthorAMonth reread done! This is another one of my favorites by him. It's weird that I can forget how much I love this book. I used to read this one every year. And somewhere along the way I switched back to American Gods being my most oft reread. Anyway, this book is great fun and you should read it.

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“The wise man knows when to keep silent. Only the fool tells all he knows.”
This book is about a Viking boy named Odd, who sets off on an adventure with Norse gods Thor, Loki, and Odin to save Asgard from the frost giants. A tender tale suitable for older kids and adults (though there‘re no brutal parts) and a good introduction to Norse mythology. Perhaps it‘s a perfect time for me to pick up his adult book Norse Mythology next.
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I can‘t believe we‘re halfway through November! You all are ripping through some Neil Gaiman books! There have been 22 reading of his books so far! I‘ll comment with the current leaders.

Now is the time to nominate authors for our 2020 #AuthorAMonth list! Please comment with authors you‘d like to read next year. I‘ll make a poll next month. Feel free to share to spread the word further, but please tag me so I‘ll see it 😊!

It‘s been fun revisiting London Below and meeting the interesting characters who have fallen through the cracks of modern life, London Above. A fantastical tale of adventures with characters deeply human set in an alternate London. On reread, I find the characters, other than the main character, more compelling..Door, the Marquis, the two goony villains..Superb illustrations by Chris Riddell.

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“When you‘re scared but still do it anyway, that‘s brave”. — Coraline

Do you have those dreams where you discover your house has rooms you never knew (or forgot) existed? And you explore, and meet people? This story is like that, but a lot creepier! A creepy I could handle, though. still have to watch the movie someday.

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Finished American Gods for #AuthorAMonth. I've lost count of how many times I've read this one. It's the absolute best.

@Soubhiville

This was a fantastic book. I loved the African mythology mixed in it. After the death of Charlie's father his life is thrown into chaos. He finds out that his father is a God, he has a brother and his boss tries to frame him for embezzlement 🕸
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This is a collection of stories and poems, from dark, twisty, bizarre, magical, to Twilight-zonish. Some I like, a few are confusing (for me), others unsatisfying because I feel they can be developed into a full length novel. Love Gaiman‘s imagination and writing. My favourites- A Study In Emerald, October In The Chair, Closing Time, The Facts In The Case Of The Departure Of Miss Finch, How To Talk To Girls At Parties.
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I had no idea until I got this from the library that it‘s illustrated by Skottie Young of I Hate Fairyland. The drawings are wonderful, and remind me of some of Roald Dahl‘s illustrations.

This is a great Middle Grade story, told by a Dad in explanation of why it took him so long to go out and buy milk. You never know what sorts of trouble can befall you when you run to the corner store!