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Another belated #OokBOokClub review…

I was excited to find Pratchett using chapters in the first two Moist Von Lipwig books, and sad he was back to no chapters here. My brain likes chapters. And while I do feel the earlier books are stronger, I did really enjoy this—chapters or no. It‘s dawning on me that I‘m a sucker for a train-ride setting!

Moist continues to discover new sides to himself here, and his interplay with Adora was fantastic, ⤵️

julesG

BarbaraJean (Cont‘d) …even if there wasn't a whole lot of it. I also liked seeing the introduction of Dick Simnel, sort of being mentored by Harry and Moist.

I‘ve really liked the Moist Von Lipwig books, and am sad there aren‘t a few more. I‘ve enjoyed seeing his character growth and the new ways his ingenuity plays out across these three books—plus the incisive social commentary Sir Terry weaves in along the way. 21h

julesG That wish for more books by Sir Terry will never leave me. 🦧 21h

BarbaraJean @julesG Seriously. My brain also starts on a bit of bargaining... wishing I could trade the Rincewind books for more Moist and Tiffany Aching (although the Tiffany Aching arc is just about perfect). 21h

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Making Money | Terry Pratchett

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I need to start Guards! Guards! in the next few days, so I‘d better circle back and review a couple previous #OokBOokClub reads!

With the Post Office well in hand, Moist Von Lipwig now takes charge of the Royal Mint and the bank—naturally. New over-the-top characters are introduced here, but Pratchett manages to handle them deftly enough that it (mostly) felt like just the right amount of outlandish and ridiculous. I really enjoyed this ⤵️

julesG

BarbaraJean (Cont‘d) …but not as much as Going Postal. I felt like the social/governmental satire was stronger there, plus more Adora Belle! That said, there was still plenty of almost-too-relevant satire here. I‘ve been more and more intrigued by the slow reveal of Vetinari‘s character as I make my way through the Discworld, and this one was good for more of that—present-day parallels that edge right up against that boundary of too-close-for-comfort for me! 21h

julesG J'adore Adora Belle! 😉🦧 21h

BarbaraJean @julesG Yes!! 💜💜 21h

AlaMich I just started listening to

Guards! Guards!

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I currently have four books I am working on (top row). I hope to finish at least two books this week.

Next up will be Mrs. Bradshaw's Handbook for #OokBookClub @julesG and The Stardust Grail for #LitsySciFiBookClub #LSFBC

julesG Mrs Bradshaw's should be a quick read. 5d

TheSpineView @julesG 👍📖 5d

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Men At Arms | Terry Pratchett

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#OokBOokClub

Just a reminder that we'll be reading #MenAtArms AND #TheatreOfCruelty (in Blink of the Screen) next! Dig out your books, put in your library holds, or place your orders! The next Discworld adventure continues on June 8th!

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

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

julesG Thanks!!! 2w

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Guards! Guards! (Revised) | Terry Pratchett

repost for @julesG:

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

Looking forward to our discussion next month!

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

Happy reading!

julesG Thanks!!! 2w

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julesG

Men at Arms (Revised) | Terry Pratchett

#OokBOokClub

Just a friendly reminder that we'll be reading #MenAtArms AND #TheatreOfCruelty (in Blink of the Screen) next! Dig out your books, put in your library holds, or place your orders! The next Discworld adventure continues on June 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

julesG @dariazeoli @Soubhiville @GingerAntics @rubyslippersreads @Karkar @kwmg40 @Liatrek @khooliha @TheSpineView @BookmarkTavern @Jennifer3 @Fortifiedbybooks @willaful @SconsinBookyBadger @Balibee146 @Deblovestoread @TheAromaofBooks @Chrissyreadit @Lizpixie @BarbaraJean 2w

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Guards! Guards! (Revised) | Terry Pratchett

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

Looking forward to our discussion next month!

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

Happy reading!

julesG @dariazeoli @Soubhiville @GingerAntics @rubyslippersreads @Karkar @kwmg40 @Liatrek @khooliha @TheSpineView @BookmarkTavern @Jennifer3 @Fortifiedbybooks @willaful @SconsinBookyBadger @Balibee146 @Deblovestoread @TheAromaofBooks @Chrissyreadit @Lizpixie @BarbaraJean 2w

TheSpineView I'll be ready...seeing that I mixed up months. 🤦‍♀️🙄 2w

julesG @TheSpineView at first I thought you were just starting early. Ah, well, you're prepared. Like me and BDB. 2w

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BookmarkTavern LOLOL I WAS a month off! 😂😂😂 Welp, I‘m all ready for next month I guess. 2w

julesG @BookmarkTavern you and @TheSpineView 😁 you could get a head start on the short story for next month. 😉 2w

BookmarkTavern 🫡🫡 2w

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Mrs Bradshaw's Handbook | Terry Pratchett

Hello friends! Open discussion is in the FOLLOWING POST marked as a spoiler. Find the Mrs Bradshaw's Handbook post & tap "show me" on the spoiler tag to join in the discussion. Join in whenever you can! Today. Tomorrow. Next month! The post will always be up so just tag each other & we'll jump in to discuss with you. Feel free to chat about anything!

#OokBOokClub #Discworld #SirTerryPratchett #TerryPratchett #ReadAlong #BuddyRead #EpicBuddyRead

julesG @dariazeoli @Soubhiville @GingerAntics @rubyslippersreads @Karkar @kwmg40 @Liatrek @khooliha @TheSpineView @BookmarkTavern @Jennifer3 @Fortifiedbybooks @willaful @SconsinBookyBadger @Balibee146 @Deblovestoread @TheAromaofBooks @Chrissyreadit @Lizpixie @BarbaraJean 2w

TheSpineView On my TBR list for May. Looking forward to this one. 2w

julesG @TheSpineView 😂😂 you got the April and May books mixed up? 2w

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TheSpineView @julesG Sure did. 🙄😜 2w

willaful @TheSpineView happens to me all the time. 2w

TheSpineView @willaful 😋 2w

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julesG

Mrs Bradshaw's Handbook | Terry Pratchett

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

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

julesG @dariazeoli @Soubhiville @GingerAntics @rubyslippersreads @Karkar @kwmg40 @Liatrek @khooliha @TheSpineView @BookmarkTavern @Jennifer3 @Fortifiedbybooks @willaful @SconsinBookyBadger @Balibee146 @Deblovestoread @TheAromaofBooks @Chrissyreadit @Lizpixie @BarbaraJean 2w

julesG Guess I'm the only one who read this? I listened to the audiobook which had some fun effects, like public announcements sounded like you're actually at the train station. Other than that it was mainly commentary on different places and people on Discworld. 2w

kwmg40 None of the libraries I have access to had a copy and I wasn‘t sure this companion book was worth purchasing, so I‘m skipping it for now. Hope to get to it eventually if I can get hold of a copy. 2w

julesG @kwmg40 You didn't miss much. Honestly. Mrs Bradshaw travels the Disc by train and writes her travel log. I didn't have the impression it added a lot to my knowledge of Discworld 2w

kwmg40 Thanks. Good to know this one can be skipped without missing any really important Discworld info. I‘ve moved on to our next book, Guards, Guards, and enjoying the reread even more than my first read of it. 2w

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willaful

Raising Steam | Terry Pratchett

I feel terrible, but I read fully half and then just couldn't go on. I was so bored! Almost every conversation was cringingly lifeless! 😩 😭

#OokBookClub

julesG

julesG You gave it your all. It's not one of his best, I'm afraid. Don't worry. We'll be reading Guards Guards in May. You can ignore Mrs Bradshaw's Handbook, it's very similar to Raising Steam. 3w

willaful I'm looking forward to Guards Guards! Couldn't get a copy of MBH anyway. :-( 3w

Faranae I've tried to get past the first chapter twice and it just... it isn't the Sir Terry I know. People tell me it gets better but... 3w

willaful @Faranae It doesn't. :-( 3w

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