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The Truth | Terry Pratchett

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Pratchett's satirical look at news, politics and “the truth“ seems frighteningly representative of today's world, despite the fact that it was written a quarter-century ago and involves some hilariously ridiculous situations.

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TheSpineView I felt this book aged well. 1w

julesG @TheSpineView Shockingly so. 1w

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Andrew65 Excellent 🎄🎄🎄 5d

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The Truth | Terry Pratchett

“All in all, the effect was not of a poodle, but of malformed poodlosity. That is to say, everything about it suggested ‘poodle‘ except for the whole thing itself, which suggested walking away.”

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julesG Love the bright pink poodle picture. 1w

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The Truth | Terry Pratchett

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At the same time that William de Worde & his crew of dwarves invent the 1st newspaper on the Disc, Lord Vetinari gets imprisoned for attempted murder.

Every time I read this 1, it goes up on my list of faves. This satirical look at both newspapers, what the truth is, & who gets to tell it remains alarmingly relevant, & William‘s confrontation w/ his father was amazing. I would have loved more of the dwarves! & Otto!🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑

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julesG Loved Otto! 1w

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Going Postal (Discworld, #33) | Terry Pratchett

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Just a friendly reminder that we'll be reading #GoingPostal next! Dig out your books, put in your library holds, or place your orders! The next Discworld adventure continues on January 8th! Woohoo!

If anyone wants to be tagged/untagged for future posts please let me know! Happy to oblige!

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julesG Thank you! 2w

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julesG

Going Postal | Terry Pratchett

#OokBOokClub

Just a friendly reminder that we'll be reading #GoingPostal next! Dig out your books, put in your library holds, or place your orders! The next Discworld adventure continues on January 8th! Woohoo!

If anyone wants to be tagged/untagged for future posts please let me know! Happy to oblige!

#Discworld #SirTerryPratchett #TerryPratchett #PratchettPosse #ReadAlong #BuddyRead #EpicBuddyRead

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julesG Would you please repost @LitsyEvents? 2w

TheSpineView 🤩📖📫 2w

BookmarkTavern Ah, one of my absolute favorites! 2w

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Monstrous Regiment | Terry Pratchett

#OokBOokClub-ers, our Discworld adventure continues TODAY with #MonstrousRegiment!

Looking forward to our discussion next month!

Happy reading!

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The Truth | Terry Pratchett

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Welcome to the #OokBOokClub open discussion for #TheTruth feel free to discuss anything! Don't forget to tag each other in the comments so your friends can see your reply. Have fun!

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julesG Ugh!!! Litsy won't let me tag you. 😑 2w

julesG @dariazeoli @Soubhiville @GingerAntics @rubyslippersreads @Karkar @kwmg40 @Liatrek @khooliha @TheSpineView @BookmarkTavern @Jennifer3 2w

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julesG 🎉🎉🎉 Took me only 18min to tag you all. 2w

willaful @julesG OUCH! 2w

TheSpineView There was a lot going on in this book. Loved the various ideas that Pratchett presented in the book. My favorite was the role of media as it pertains to the government. 2w

julesG @TheSpineView I was astonished at how well the book has aged. 2w

TheSpineView @julesG It did age well. I think some things will be timeless. 2w

kwmg40 I really enjoyed this one. Coincidentally, I was reading The Golden Road by L.M. Montgomery for #kindredspiritsbuddyread and in it, the main characters start a newspaper, so it was fun to compare! As others have mentioned, the themes of the book are still very relevant today. 1w

BookmarkTavern It‘s a little alarming how well it‘s aged! Journalism and what it owes to the people, versus how to work with the government and law enforcement, it‘s a narrow line to walk. Vimes and William‘s banter remains probably my favorite part of this book. And that final confrontation with William‘s dad! I forgot just how much that moved me. (edited) 1w

julesG @BookmarkTavern Your review reminded me, I loved Otto and the antics about him turning to dust so often, but not giving up his profession. 1w

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BarbaraJean

The Truth | Terry Pratchett

“He liked the time just before a winter‘s dawn. It was generally foggy, which made it hard to see the city, and for a few hours there was no sound but the occasional brief scream.”

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BookSpinBingo | Untitled

Finally starting to feel better so I put together my #BingoBoard for December!

#BookSpin Stars Uncharted, #DoubleSpin Nothing but Blackened Teeth

#Roll100 Calamity Jane, Bad Feminist, The Oathbound

#OokBOokClub Monstrous Regiment

#BeyondTheYellowBrickRoad The Wizard of Oz

#LitsySciFiBookClub Stars Uncharted

#QueerBC Nothing but Blackened Teeth

#SeasonalCozies A Cup of Holiday Fear

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Seabreeze_Reader Glad you are starting to feel better. 🤗 2w

AnnCrystal Splendid 🙏💝. 2w

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! Looks fantastic!! 2w

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TheSpineView

The Truth | Terry Pratchett

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I have to say, I think this is my favorite Discworld book so far. I liked the characters in this one, and the plot was ingenious. Even though it has been over 20 years since this book was published, it is still revelant today. Of course, with Pratchett's signature humor, it was pure fun to read. 4.5⭐️

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Ruthiella This was the first Pratchett I read. Loved it! 👍 2w

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julesG @Ruthiella That's interesting. Most people either start with Colour of Magic - I didn't, and I'm glad. 😉 2w

julesG Glad you liked it, looking forward to the discussion. 2w

Ruthiella @julesG I bought it at a library book sale on a whim. It turns out to have been a good place to start with the Discworld, now that I‘ve read a handful. 2w

julesG @Ruthiella Just noticed I never followed up with what else people start with. 🤦🏻‍♀️ So either CoM or, in my experience(?), Mort or Witches Abroad. 😁 2w

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