BakerStreetIrregulars

Crocodile on the Sandbank | Elizabeth Peters

#bakerstreetirregulars @CatLass007 @StayCurious

This was written in 1975! 😱 How can you not love a late-Victorian-self-sufficient-no-nonsense-badass female archaeologist protagonist who travels to Egypt in search of antiquarian objects and the freedom to do as she pleases? Throw in some worthy sidekicks and adversaries as well as a mummy-run-amok, and you have one heckuva fun historical detective read. I see more Amelia Peabody in my future.

CatLass007 I‘m so glad you enjoyed it! I see more of Amelia Peabody in my future as well. 16h

dabbe @CatLass007 🤩🤗😀 16h

CatLass007 I don‘t know if you listen to audiobooks but the first dozen books of the series are free on Audible. I think free things are wonderful.😀 16h

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Sace @CatLass007 who is the narrator? Hoopla had two different narrators and I went with the one read by Barbara Rosenblat and she is incredible! I read the book almost 20 years ago and can‘t remember a thing about it but I am sure to remember this audio! 16h

dabbe @CatLass007 I tried audio a while back and had a hard time with it. Maybe I should give it another go. Thanks for the info! 🤗 16h

CatLass007 @Sace Barbara Rosenblatt is the narrator of the book a houseguest and I are listening to. We‘re almost finished. 15h

CatLass007 Audiobooks are not for everyone. I‘ve been reading for most of my life but I only started listening to audiobooks in December 2011. I was crocheting more than I ever had in my life but I wanted something to occupy my mind the way crochet occupied my hands. 15h

Sace @CatLass007 I love to audio craft as well. I have to be doing something when I listen to audiobooks. Usually I‘m cleaning, going for a walk or crocheting. In fact, I have a cardigan I need to work on. 15h

Sace @dabbe I would highly recommend the Rosenblatt. I also listen on 1.30 speed. Normal speed audiobooks feel way too slow to me. 15h

CatLass007 @Sace I have to experiment with the speed every time I start a new book. I‘ve even slowed down some books, which I think is not because the narrator is talking too fast but because of some engineering issue. 15h

kspenmoll Thanks! @CatLass007 for the info about free audible books in this series. I plan to start listening to the first in series this weekend. I usually listen while making a meal, doing dishes, walking. 15h

CatLass007 @kspenmoll Audiocrafting, audiocleaning, audiowalking, whatever works.😀 15h

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StayCurious

Sherlockian | Graham Moore

Hello new #BakerStreetIrregulars - unfortunately @CatLass007 and I have decided to end our group after our April discussion - yes, we are still in our infancy but unfortunately I had to consider all of my groups and commitments on Litsy and in life and some things I‘m unable to give the attention they deserve. Thanks to those who have joined us on what we thought was a fun delve into the many mysteries that are out there.

StayCurious @DGRachel @Librarybelle @BarkingMadRead @julieclair @PageShifter @TheAromaofBooks @Read4life @willaful @CarolynM @LiseWorks @CatLass007 4d

Librarybelle Thanks for hosting this! I know I just joined up, but it‘ll be fun to discuss this month‘s book with you and @CatLass007 ! 4d

CatLass007 Thanks, @Librarybelle! It‘s a good idea. All the buddy reads are good ideas. There are just so many, something‘s gotta give. I‘m going to continue exploring the topics on my own as time and finances permit. I‘ll miss the discussions, but I know that Littens are so supportive of one another that discussions will continue informally. 4d

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CogsOfEncouragement I‘m really enjoying this first Amelia Peabody story. I had NEVER HEARD of the series. So I thank you for making me aware. I appreciate you making hard decisions about stepping away from good things in order to properly enjoy other good things. Good example to all of us. 💟 4d

Read4life I‘m sorry to see this end but I‘m struggling with all of the buddy read groups I‘m in and I don‘t even run any of them. Thank you both for the time you put into this. 💙💙 4d

julieclair Thank you both, @StayCurious and @CatLass007 , for hosting this very fun group. I often feel like a kid in a candy store with Litsy. There are too many fun things to choose from! But we can‘t do everything, and sometimes real life needs our attention. I applaud your search for balance. 💙 3d

CatLass007 @CogsOfEncouragement @Read4life @julieclair I‘m glad you‘ve enjoyed #BakerStreetIrregulars. I was dimly aware of the Amelia Peabody series but didn‘t know much at all. I‘m enjoying the first book in the series and I‘m happy to share that the first dozen books in the series are free on Audible. I agree that being a Litten is very much like being a kid in a candy store! My Audible wish list is miles long because of Litsy. 3d

TheAromaofBooks Thank you both so much for hosting - I totally get it on the overcommitments! 😂 @CatLass007 3d

CatLass007 @TheAromaofBooks Thank you for hosting your buddy reads. Because of Litsy I‘ve gotten to meet many wonderful people. Was your handle once @barkingmadruns? (edited) 3d

TheAromaofBooks @CatLass007 - No, I've always been TheAromaofBooks Perhaps you're thinking of @BarkingMadRead , who is still active? 3d

CatLass007 @TheAromaofBooks Wow. I really shouldn‘t try to think and/or write anything unless I‘m fully awake. That is exactly who I meant and since your handles are nothing alike, the only possible explanation is that I was sleep typing.😅 3d

BarkingMadRead @CatLass007 @TheAromaofBooks 🤣🤣🤣😴😴😴 3d

TheAromaofBooks @CatLass007 - haha no worries, BEEN THERE 😂 3d

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Read4life

Zorrie | Laird Hunt

I had really spotty coverage Friday through this morning so I‘ll be catching up on posts, #SUNDAYBUDDYREAD discussion from yesterday, #FreebieFriday spin winner, etc.
I have a ton of posts over the past 3-4 days to read through from this lovely community.

#BakerStreetIrregulars #SUNDAYBUDDYREAD #SeasonalCozies #LitsyLove

TheBookHippie, StayCurious, julieclair

TheBookHippie 🙃 5d

julieclair I need to get started on

Crocodile on the Sandbank

Read4life @julieclair I‘m listening to it free on Audible and it‘s going by quickly. Enjoyable so far. 4d

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BarkingMadRead

Crocodile on the Sandbank | Elizabeth Peters

Three down….. this was a lot of fun. I enjoyed the historical elements as well as the mystery. I‘m glad the #bakerstreetirregulars chose this one! Being stuck in the lobby of a Disney hotel all day has its benefits 🤣

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BarkingMadRead

Crocodile on the Sandbank | Elizabeth Peters

Couldn‘t resist #bakerstreetirregulars #disney #caribbeanbeachresort @StayCurious @CatLass007

julieclair 😂😂😂🐊 1w

StayCurious Ha love this! 1w

Bookwormjillk 🤣🤣🤣 1w

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dabbe 🤩🤩🤩 I'm halfway through this one. Enjoying it so far! 1w

BarkingMadRead @dabbe I‘m maybe 1/3 through it right now and really loving all of the characters!! I‘ll probably get a lot read this long weekend, it‘s great size for the Disney parks 🤣 1w

CatLass007 Love this picture!😂 1w

Hooked_on_books Great pic! 😂 1w

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DGRachel

Crocodile on the Sandbank | Elizabeth Peters

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I love this series and was so happy to have it selected for #bakerstreetirregulars. I have read the whole series in print and on audio multiple times. It does require accepting the racist, colonialist, sexist, and classist viewpoints as belonging to the historical setting. That aside, it‘s a fun romp through late 19th century Egypt, with entertaining characters, mystery, adventure, and a touch of romance.

StayCurious, CatLass007

DGRachel Also, Barbara Rosenblat does an amazing job narrating the entire series. She is Amelia Peabody in my brain. 2w

CatLass007 @DGRachel Cool! 2w

Shemac77 I love this series as well! Amelia Peabody is a favorite. 2w

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Ruthiella @DGRachel Agree ! Rosenblat is fantastic. Her accents are impeccable. Every character is distinct sounding. 2w

StayCurious I‘ll have to try on audio as well! 2w

DGRachel @StayCurious Make sure you get Barbara Rosenblat‘s narration. There is a second audio version with a different narrator and I did not enjoy it. 2w

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TheAromaofBooks

Crocodile on the Sandbank | Elizabeth Peters

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I've been wanting to reread this series for quite some time, so I was pleased when the first book was chosen as this month's read for the #BakerStreetIrregulars, giving me an excuse to kick off the series reread!! This book was just as funny and entertaining as I remember, with just delightful characters and a romp of a mystery. I remember reading that Peters wasn't intending this to be a series originally, so this one ends with a HEA epilogue ⬇

TheAromaofBooks (cont'd) but I'm definitely planning to reread the other 19 books in the series as well. Is it because I'm using this as an excuse to slowly purchase all of them in these gorgeous editions? No comment 😂

@CatLass007 @StayCurious
#SeriesLove2024 @TheSpineView @Andrew65
#100YearsofBooks
#WickedWords - Voyage @AsYouWish
#GottaCatchEmAll - Impractical Clothes (Vespiquen) @PuddleJumper
#BookChain
#BookSpinBingo
#ISpyBingo 2w

TheSpineView Fantastic!🤩📖📚 2w

mabell Those are great editions! 2w

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CatLass007 It‘s always a pleasure to tempt someone into doing something they already want to do. 2w

PuddleJumper ❤️❤️ 2w

StayCurious I love those editions! 2w

Hooked_on_books What a pretty stack! 2w

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LiseWorks

Crocodile on the Sandbank | Elizabeth Peters

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I rather enjoyed this tale of archeological times in the late 1800's. The characters grew and I loved the leading lady who told the story. This was a great read for #BakerStreetIrregulars #BuddyRead. Our discussion at the end of the month should be interesting. @StayCurious @CatLass007 One Bingo Spot for #ISpyBingoApril #ReadAway24 @Clwojick @TheAromaofBooks @Andrew65 @DieAReader @GHABI4ROSES

CatLass007 I‘m glad you enjoyed it! 2w

DieAReader 🥳Great! 2w

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! I finished this one today as well. My understanding is originally this was going to be a standalone, but Peters went on to write another 19 books about these characters!! I read this whole series a few years ago and loved it. 2w

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emz711 It's a fun series. I've done a lot of them on audiobook at the gym 2w

bookandbedandtea This is one of my favorite series! I love these characters. 2w

LiseWorks Oh I didn't know this was a series 2w

CarolynM ❤️ 2w

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StayCurious

Crocodile on the Sandbank | Elizabeth Peters

Hey #BakerStreetIrregulars, I‘m so far enjoying our April read! I really like our sassy main lady. Here is an interesting article about Amelia Peabody and her inspiration: https://thenewinquiry.com/blog/will-the-real-amelia-peabody-please-stand-up/hick...

CatLass007

StayCurious @DGRachel @Librarybelle @BarkingMadRead @julieclair @PageShifter @TheAromaofBooks @Read4life @willaful @CarolynM @LiseWorks 3w

BarkingMadRead I have to start this! I‘ve been slacking 🤣 I‘m traveling twice this month so I‘ll have lots of airport time! 3w

Librarybelle Thank you! 3w

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StayCurious @BarkingMadRead with the amount you read I doubt you‘re ever slacking haha! 3w

BarkingMadRead @StayCurious 🤣🤣 3w

LiseWorks I so loved the name. Amelia Peabody is so close to Dalia Peabody in the In Death Series 3w

StayCurious @LiseWorks I wonder if it was an homage by Roberts 3w

Read4life I plan on starting this one next week. 🤓 3w

dabbe Many thanks! 🤗🤗🤗 3w

KadaGul @StayCurious We can all use some sass on Sunday. #SassySundays 3w

julieclair Excited to start this! 3w

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