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Nancy Drew 14: The Whispering Statue | Carolyn Keene

Great discussion for this month‘s book, #LittenDetectives ! It seems we‘re all in agreement about the over the top nature of the Ivory Charm.

December‘s book varies greatly between the versions, but both contain…wait for it…a whispering statue. Let‘s hope this one is a bit less convoluted.

Discussion on December 15th. All are welcome to join. Please comment is you wish to be added or removed from the tag list! #NancyDrewBR

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Librarybelle @LitsyEvents 7h

DGRachel Here‘s hoping this one is better since my library doesn‘t have it, so I‘ll have to buy it. 🤞🏻 7h

Librarybelle Let‘s hope it‘s better, @DGRachel ! 6h

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Ruthiella Sounds like it‘s going to be a little supernatural in theme… 👻 6h

Librarybelle True, @Ruthiella ! 6h

Bookwormjillk Just put a hold on the library ebook. I‘m glad they have it. I think I prefer the later versions to the 1930‘s versions. 6h

Librarybelle Glad they have it, @Bookwormjillk ! 6h

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Librarybelle

Nancy Drew 13: The Mystery of the Ivory Charm | Carolyn Keene

Alright #LittenDetectives : It‘s time for our #NancyDrewBR discussion!

I‘ve posted 5 questions as spoilers. You can find them on my feed, the book‘s feed, or by searching the group‘s hashtag.

Next month‘s book, The Whispering Statue, is another one with big differences between the texts.

In 1937, Nancy finds a statue that supposedly whispers & looks like her.

In 1970, Nancy is involved in a mystery around rare books & a stolen statue.

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Librarybelle I‘ll post the official reminder tomorrow! 2d

Bookwormjillk I'm going to look for the 1970 version. 1930's Hannah annoys me. 2d

Laughterhp Oops haven‘t read this months yet. 2d

DebinHawaii Hopefully it‘s better. I‘m not sure whether I read it before or not. 2d

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Librarybelle

Nancy Drew 13: The Mystery of the Ivory Charm | Carolyn Keene

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I agree with @DGRachel …this is my least favorite so far. While it has tunnels and a few hits on the head, this just seemed to lack some of the sparkle in other Nancy Drew books. It also seemed a little convoluted, and I know we have to suspend reality at times with these novels. Younger me did not read this one, and I think younger me would have a similar reaction.

Discussion tomorrow, #LittenDetectives ! #NancyDrewBR

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DogMomIrene I‘m watching Castle for comfort. FBI agent tries to demean Rick Castle by referring to him as Nancy Drew and Castle quips back “Is that supposed to be an insult because Nancy Drew solved every case” and it made me think of you guys rereading her legacy of crime solving! 3d

Librarybelle @DogMomIrene Castle is a great show! 3d

Ruthiella I think the ghost writer was just phoning this one in for a paycheck. 🙃 3d

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Bookwormjillk Got about 80 pages in last night and this one is just weird 3d

Librarybelle Good theory, @Ruthiella ! 3d

Librarybelle It gets stranger, @Bookwormjillk ! 3d

julieclair I was debating whether I‘d have time to read this one this month. Now I can‘t decide if I should definitely not bother, or if I definitely should because my curiosity is piqued! 😂 2d

Librarybelle @julieclair 😂 Totally up to you! 2d

TheAromaofBooks All the others I have vaguely remembered when I started reading, but this one seemed completely unfamiliar to me. It definitely felt like the weakest so far in terms of actual plotting - the coincidences were through the roof in this one! 2d

Librarybelle @TheAromaofBooks They so were! 2d

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Librarybelle

Nancy Drew 13: The Mystery of the Ivory Charm | Carolyn Keene

We‘re two weeks away from the next #NancyDrewBR discussion! What is the mystery of the ivory charm? How will Nancy solve the mystery? Let‘s find out, #LittenDetectives ! Discussion on the 15th.

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DGRachel I was actually able to get this one from my library! 2w

Ruthiella I do love reading these. So quick! 2w

PurpleyPumpkin Planning to start reading this one this weekend!🤞🏽 2w

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Librarybelle That‘s great, @DGRachel ! 2w

Librarybelle They‘re so much fun, @Ruthiella ! 2w

Librarybelle Hooray, @PurpleyPumpkin ! 2w

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LitsyEvents

Nancy Drew 13: The Mystery of the Ivory Charm | Carolyn Keene

Repost for @Librarybelle

#LittenDetectives : Our next Nancy Drew adventure involves an ivory charm (imagine that)!

Thankfully, both versions are similar with a few changes, not like the vastly different plot lines in the last two books!

Discussion will take place on November 15th. Everyone is welcome to join! Please let me know if you wish to be added or removed from the tag list! #NancyDrewBR

Librarybelle Thanks for reposting! 1mo

JenlovesJT47 @Librarybelle can you add me to the list please? I‘ve never read any Nancy Drew books but it sounds like fun! Are you reading them in order? 4w

Librarybelle @JenlovesJT47 We are! We started the end of last year and are now up to book 13. 4w

JenlovesJT47 @Librarybelle awesome! I‘m going to start with book 1 and try to catch up ASAP 🤓 4w

Librarybelle @JenlovesJT47 Yay! 😁 4w

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Librarybelle

Nancy Drew 13: The Mystery of the Ivory Charm | Carolyn Keene

#LittenDetectives : Our next Nancy Drew adventure involves an ivory charm (imagine that)!

Thankfully, both versions are similar with a few changes, not like the vastly different plot lines in the last two books!

Discussion will take place on November 15th. Everyone is welcome to join! Please let me know if you wish to be added or removed from the tag list! #NancyDrewBR

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Librarybelle @LitsyEvents 1mo

BarkingMadRead Woohoo! Can‘t wait to see how many times Nancy bumps that head! 1mo

Librarybelle @BarkingMadRead 😂 1mo

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DGRachel Yay! My library actually has this one. Fingers crossed my hold comes in on time! 1mo

dabbe I hope it's not going to be about poaching elephants or something of that nature. 😱 1mo

Librarybelle Yay, @DGRachel ! 1mo

Librarybelle Me too, @dabbe ! 1mo

Ruthiella Looking forward to this! Now we are well into the books I didn‘t read or have access to as child. It‘s an adventure! 1mo

Bookwormjillk I think I have the 1930‘s version of this one too. It‘s a relief to hear they‘re more similar this time! 1mo

Sace Can‘t wait! 1mo

Librarybelle @Ruthiella It definitely is! 1mo

Librarybelle @Bookwormjillk Yes! From what I read, there are some name changes and maybe some slightly condensed scenes, but same storyline. It‘ll make for easier discussions! 1mo

Librarybelle Yay, @Sace ! 1mo

julieclair Oh my, @dabbe , I hadn‘t even thought of that. But given the date this was written, it‘s certainly possible. 😢 1mo

dabbe @Librarybelle 🖤🧡🖤 1mo

dabbe @julieclair 🖤🧡🖤 1mo

Born.A.Reader @Birdwing this is the readalong I was telling you about for Nancy Drew! 4w

Librarybelle @Birdwing You‘re more than welcome to join! Just let me know if you would like to be added to the tag list! 4w

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Librarybelle

Nancy Drew 12: The Message in the Hollow Oak | Carolyn Keene

#LittenDetectives : I finally managed to post 5 questions! I normally use the Litsy website to do these, but the site was causing me major issues this morning. Yikes!

Please find the questions on the book‘s feed, my feed, or by searching #NancyDrewBR .

Next month‘s book is The Mystery of the Ivory Charm, and it appears that both editions are similar in plot.

I will post next month‘s info tomorrow!

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Librarybelle I forgot to mention that this is another book written by Mildred Benson. The 1972 edition was revised by Grace Gote and Harriet S Adams. 1mo

Ruthiella Sorry the posting was such a chore! Thank you for running this read along. It is such fun. 😃 1mo

Bookwormjillk Thank you! 1mo

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Librarybelle

Nancy Drew 12: The Message in the Hollow Oak | Carolyn Keene

#LittenDetectives : 2 weeks until our next #NancyDrewBR discussion! What will Nancy find in the hollow oak? Whether in Canada or at a dig site in the states, you just know Nancy will run into trouble (and possible head ouchies).

Discussion on the 15th!

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DGRachel Have to buy this one - my library doesn‘t even have a copy at all! 2mo

Librarybelle @DGRachel I better check my library! 2mo

Ruthiella Awesome! Looking forward to Nancy‘s next adventure. 2mo

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Read4life Picked up my copy today. 2mo

Librarybelle Hooray, @Ruthiella @Read4life ! 2mo

julieclair I missed the last couple of months, but I‘m planning to get back on track this month! I have missed Nancy‘s adventures! 2mo

Librarybelle Terrific, @julieclair ! 2mo

bookandbedandtea I have both versions so I'm looking forward to comparing them. 2mo

Librarybelle Oh good, @bookandbedandtea ! Looking forward to your insight on them! 2mo

DebinHawaii I grabbed my copy this past weekend! Excited to go on another adventure with Nancy! 2mo

Librarybelle Yay, @DebinHawaii ! 2mo

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LitsyEvents

Nancy Drew 12: The Message in the Hollow Oak | Carolyn Keene

Via @Librarybelle

What a great discussion, #LittenDetectives for this month's #NancyDrewBR ! Please feel free to continue discussing.
October's book also features very different storylines:
1935-Nancy gets a piece of land in Canada!
1972-NYC detectives ask for Nancy's help that leads her to a dig site in Illinois.
Discussion on October 15th!
All are welcome to join.

Librarybelle Thanks for reposting! 2mo

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Librarybelle

Nancy Drew 12: The Message in the Hollow Oak | Carolyn Keene

What a great discussion, #LittenDetectives for this month‘s #NancyDrewBR ! Please feel free to continue discussing.

October‘s book also features very different storylines:

1935–Nancy gets a piece of land in Canada!
1972–NYC detectives ask for Nancy‘s help that leads her to a dig site in Illinois.

Discussion on October 15th!

All are welcome to join. Please comment below to be added or removed from the tag list!

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DGRachel It is so wild to me how different the editions are! 2mo

Librarybelle I know, @DGRachel ! It‘s so bizarre! 2mo

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BarkingMadRead Can‘t wait! 2mo

Librarybelle @BarkingMadRead 😁 2mo

TheAromaofBooks Good grief, those don't even sound like the same stories! 😂 2mo

Librarybelle @TheAromaofBooks I know! At least both involve a hollow oak somehow. 😂 2mo

TheAromaofBooks I just finished reading the discussion questions for the Broken Locket, and can't believe how different those editions were as well! Apparently the “update“ instructions were just... find a way to tie-in with the original title! 😂 2mo

jlhammar I don‘t have this one, but I think I have 13 & 14 so might jump back in Nov & Dec. 2mo

Librarybelle @TheAromaofBooks 😂 2mo

Librarybelle Sounds good, @jlhammar ! 2mo

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