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dabbe
Tombland | C. J. Sansom
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Thanks, Shardlakians, for being so accommodating to everyone. I went for the halfway point to hopefully be fair to all of us. The discussion date over the whole TOME of a book will be on 10/15. I've already read fab reviews of those who finished. Hopefully that will work for everyone. 💛💜🧡

kwmg40 That works for me! 9h
dabbe @kwmg40 YAY! 🧡💜💛 8h
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SpeculativeFemale
Doomsday Book | Connie Willis
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Pickpick

I picked this up based on a recommendation, and I'm so glad I gave it a chance.

This is a unique time travel story, published in the 90s, but set in a near future pandemic that feels eerily prophetic, while paralleling a story set in an outbreak of illness in the 14th century.

Part sci fi, part historical fiction, part tragedy, overall, this book examines how human circumstances change, but love, fear, hope, and mourning still remain.

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LiseWorks
Tombland | C. J. Sansom
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#ShardlakiansBuddyRead @dabbe I finally finished it. Man, I found this book long. I felt sorry for most of the people in this era. I particularly like the end of the book, where the writer explains what really happened and why. As history goes, I don't think I would want to live here at this time, 1540. King Edward was way too young to rule. Therefore, other idiots did so. I felt bad for women in this era as well. @TheAromaofBooks #ISpyBingo

dabbe Of all of them, this was a bit of a slog, wasn't it? Fab review! 💙🩵💙 12h
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Eggs
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Pickpick

"Principles are like prayers; noble, of course, but awkward at a party."

Makes me want to re-watch

#Read2025 #LitsyAtoZ

@DieAReader @Texreader

DieAReader 🎉🎉🎉 14h
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mjtwo
My Lady Jane | Jodi Meadows, Brodi Ashton, Cynthia Hand
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14-5 Sep 25 (audiobook)
Silly but very fun YA alternative history depicting the three children of Henry VIII and Lady Jane Grey. Unlike the recent TV series (of which I have only watched one episode but will now resume), this is perfectly suitable for my history-loving 10 year old. I loved the elements of magic and that [spoiler alert], unlike the true history, many of my favourites get happy endings.

A lovely break from my Booker reading.

LeeRHarry I loved the book and the tv series - hope you continue to enjoy it! 😊 18h
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TieDyeDude
The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi | Shannon Chakraborty
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Shannon Chakraborty has announced the next adventure for Amina al-Sirafi! The first book was a blast, and book 2 sounds great, with the author saying she is “attempting to write a book about a medieval mother‘s attempt at work-life balance.“ 😋 Due May 2026

lil1inblue 🤩🤩🤩 I love her books. 1d
Jari-chan Can't wait! 1d
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Bookbuyingaddict
St. Agnes' Stand | Thomas Eidson
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With vibes of the Clint Eastwood & Shirley MacLaine film, a Mule for sister Sarah , a short novella excellent writing so far ☺️

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BookNook
The Name of the Rose | Umberto Eco
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While framed as a murder mystery, I believe this book served more as a philosophical meditation and examination of medieval history with a significant focus on the sordid history of the Catholic Church. Still, it does have enough suspense and intrigue to keep the mystery lover engaged. Have your Latin lexicon handy.

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PuddleJumper
Restless Spirits | Jordan L Hawk
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Hello and welcome to team #RestlessSpirits for #HauntedShelf

I'll be your team lead. I'll be here to answer questions, post information, and be your cheerleader

I would suggest following me (you can unfollow me after!), I'll tag everyone but sometimes it can get lost

I'm looking forward to seeing what everyone reads and I hope everyone has fun!

People will be added as they are sorted

PuddleJumper @BarkingMadRead You are with me! Don't worry, you don't need Discord. That's for the team leads and if people want to chat etc. Everything will be done on Litsy 2d
BarkingMadRead Yayyyyy 2d
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Ellie_H Yay!! I‘m so excited😄 2d
TEArificbooks Yay! Super excited! Go team! 1d
PuddleJumper @CindyMyLifeisLit You've signed up and you're with me and #RestlessSpirits Notifications have been a bit dodgy 1d
CindyMyLifeIsLit @PuddleJumper That is what happens when you start scrolling before checking your notifications! 😬 Sorry—the messages were there! 😂😂 So excited to be on the team! 👻 1d
PuddleJumper @CindyMyLifeIsLit 🤣🤣 No worries! Better to check sometimes 1d
Jadams89 Woohoo 🎉 1d
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