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Librarybelle
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Pickpick

Though the ending seemed a bit rushed and not as smoothly written as the rest of the book, I‘m still giving this a pick. The quirky characters reminded me a bit of M.C. Beaton‘s Hamish Macbeth series and Lochdubh—if you like that series, try this one.

I liked Ally and would love to see the malt house she renovated and made into a B&B. Good mystery with red herrings. I‘d read another in the series. #52BookClub25 #WrittenInThirdPerson

mcctrish I‘m looking this up 1mo
Librarybelle @mcctrish My library had it, and I was impressed…it‘s a UK publication, so the book vendor must have had copies on hand. 1mo
mcctrish I‘m trying to decide whether to buy it in print or kindle #firstworldproblems 1mo
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Librarybelle
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A good historical fiction novel that showcases the glamor of Hollywood and film along the French Riviera at the Grand Hotel, set against the backdrop of the start of WWII. There‘s romance and a thriller-esque thread woven into the storytelling. The list of who‘s who in Hollywood in 1939 is staggering, and the MC Annabel (who knows photography) mingles with them all (hence my choice for #BBRC #Adult #Paparazzi ).

Great #SundayBuddyRead choice!

AmyG This was a fun book. I flew through the sections. 2mo
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TheBookHippie ♥️♥️♥️♥️ 2mo
dabbe 🖤🐾🖤 2mo
LibrarianRyan Yeahhhh 2mo
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Librarybelle
84, Charing Cross Road | Helene Hanff
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My first read every year is this slim epistolary collection between friends. I love viewing the progression of the friendship, and the ending gets me every time.

#SebastianKitty is kindly modeling the book for me. #CatsOfLitsy

AlaMich This is an old favorite of mine. 3mo
Lcsmcat A favorite of your kitty, it looks like. 😻 3mo
LeslieO A lovely tradition! 3mo
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Librarybelle @Lcsmcat I was surprised he stayed still as long as he did for the photo. 3mo
Librarybelle It‘s such a lovely book, @AlaMich and @LeslieO ! 3mo
Ruthiella Sebastian is 😻! I love this book too! 3mo
Librarybelle @Ruthiella So good!! 3mo
lauraisntwilder I need to reread this! 3mo
Librarybelle @lauraisntwilder You should if you can! 3mo
dabbe 🖤🐾🖤 3mo
CarolynM ❤️ 3mo
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Librarybelle
Murder Road | Simone St. James
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St. James writes wonderfully spooky novels that combine the supernatural with people‘s fears. This one does not disappoint. I loved every nail biting moment. And, I‘ll avoid Atticus Line, thank you very much! #CatsOfLitsy #SebastianKitty #SundayBuddyRead #52BookClub24 #IncludesAPersonalPhobia

TheBookHippie 😅🫣🛣️🛑 8mo
kspenmoll 😱🫣🛣️👻 8mo
dabbe 🖤🐾🖤 8mo
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 🖤🖤🖤 8mo
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Librarybelle
Rebecca | Daphne Du Maurier
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I just spent a month at Manderley…

This is a reread for me, and while I did not remember every twist and turn, I do remember the creepy vibes from this. It‘s a level of creepiness that slowly enfolds the reader and can make one shiver. That Mrs. Danvers…oh my! I loved it and am glad it was a #PemberLittens #HashtagBrigade read! #192025 #1938 #52BookClub24 #AnAbruptEnding

#Zeke #Vladimir #SebastianKitty #Xander #CatsOfLitsy

BarkingMadRead It was really creepy, esp Danvers! I don‘t remember that really bad scene from the first time! You‘d think it would stick, but it didn‘t 🤣 11mo
TheAromaofBooks Same!! It was a reread for me as well, but I was surprised at some of the scenes/details I'd forgotten. 11mo
Librarybelle @BarkingMadRead @TheAromaofBooks I know! Maybe it was Manderley‘s spell…we just could not remember all of the bad. 😂 11mo
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brittanyreads I really need to get around to this one! 11mo
Librarybelle @brittanyreads It‘s a good classic! 11mo
dabbe 🖤🐾🐾🐾🐾🖤 11mo
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Librarybelle
Death of a Spy | M.C. Beaton
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The latest in the Hamish Macbeth series is kind of a tie-in to events that happened in the previous book. Green‘s contribution to the series has made the narrative a bit more polished, which I think has made the characters and setting fresher and in some ways has revitalized the series.

I can tell I am that distracted that I forgot to take a photo of the book before returning it to the library! So, enjoy a photo of #SebastianKitty #CatsOfLitsy !

Aims42 😻😻😻😻 11mo
dabbe 🖤🐾🖤 11mo
CatLass007 Sebastian is such a handsome kitty.😻 11mo
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Librarybelle Thanks, @CatLass007 ! He‘s a sweetie! 11mo
kspenmoll Sebastian is much more interesting & beautiful than a book cover! Hello from Poe & Em!😻 11mo
Librarybelle @kspenmoll And hello to Poe and Em!!! 11mo
TieDyeDude A wonderful alternative photo subject 😃 11mo
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Librarybelle
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This was a fun romance with layers of humor & danger, not to mention some heavy topics. I liked Cohen‘s weaving of Austen novels into the story. There were times Vicky drove me a little crazy, but given the situation she faced from her family - having to #BiteTheBullet and marry - I‘ll give her a little leeway. Very charming. Thanks for hosting, @StayCurious ! #PemberLittens #JaneAdjacent

#Zeke #Xander #SebastianKitty #CatsOfLitsy

StayCurious It was fun to see all the Austen parts woven in 13mo
dabbe 🖤🐾🐾🖤 13mo
LibrarianRyan Nice. 13mo
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Librarybelle
A Study In Scarlet Women | Sherry Thomas
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I was not sure what to think of this at first - the writing style, the construct of the narrative is very different than other mysteries. And yet, as the pieces came together, I was hooked. It‘s a really interesting puzzle that Thomas writes in homage of Sherlock Holmes. It also sets up the series. I‘m looking forward to reading more! #PemberLittens #JaneAdjacent

#SebastianKitty #Xander #CatsOfLitsy

BookmarkTavern Hello pretty kitties! 💖 14mo
IndoorDame 😻😻😻😻 14mo
Ruthiella 😻😻😻 14mo
StayCurious Yes it was confusing at times but I couldn‘t stop reading! 14mo
dabbe 🖤🐾🐾🖤 14mo
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Librarybelle
Untitled | Unknown
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My January #BookSpinBingo list!

Anyone else have a hard time writing out 2024???

Sebastian was insistent on helping me present the list. His shadow makes it a little hard to read everything. #SebastianKitty #CatsOfLitsy

Ruthiella 😻😻😻 1y
kspenmoll What a cutie! Of course Sebastian needs to approve your reading!😻 1y
dabbe Hello there, Sweet Sebastian! 🖤🐾🖤 1y
Librarybelle Sebastian highly approves of reading time - more time to nap in my lap! @Ruthiella @kspenmoll @dabbe 1y
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 1y
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Librarybelle
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For a book about a lot of little nothings, like a Seinfeld episode, it is Pym‘s writing that kept me interested and focused. Wilmet, our MC and narrator, learns a bit about herself and life through the course of the novel and that life is filled with a “glass of blessings.” There are also parts to this that are surprisingly hilarious, as if Pym sneaks in a punchline. Another great read with #PemberLittens #HashtagBrigade #1958 #192025

Jess_Read_This Love Barbara Pym! She‘s got such a rich way of describing food and beverages in her books too. I often wonder if it was important and meaningful for her to write in a novel due to living in rationing times. 1y
Librarybelle That‘s a good thought, @Jess_Read_This ! I had not thought of that! 1y
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dabbe Hello there, sweet & snuggly kitty! 🖤🐾🖤 1y
rwmg @Jess_Read_This Barbara Pym's sister wrote a cookery book featuring the dishes from the books after Barbara's death 1y
Librarybelle @dabbe ❤️❤️❤️ 1y
Librarybelle @rwmg Thanks for the info! 1y
Jess_Read_This @rwmg Oh! I had no idea! Thank you for sharing this info with me. I need to find of a copy of her cookbook. How neat! 1y
rwmg @Jess_Read_This UK title A La Pym, US title The Barbara Pym Cookbook 1y
rubyslippersreads I like your book rest. 😸 1y
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