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Miss Marple: 4.50 From Paddington
Hello everyone, Sorry for the late post. I am going on vacation this weekend, forgot my personal computer, and didn’t get this out in time. Instead of a 5 fun things this week, please enjoy reading about my latest Miss Marple book! Miss Marple continues to be the BEST. Today’s installment is great, but I have to say this is the first time when my clear favorite was not the book but one of the TV adaptations (and it was amazing). The book I have today is called 4.50 From Paddington (also sometimes called What Mrs. McGillicuddy Saw). The Book Overall, this was really enjoyable. One of the things that…
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Weekend Joys in Books and More: April 16th
Hello Everyone, I would be lying if I said I hadn’t been put through the ringer on a personal level this week, but I go into the weekend recognizing the value of the support that I have! There is something about this time of the year that is always hard, and the added stress of the tail end of the pandemic makes this weekend all the more welcome. I hope your week has been better than mine, and that these fun things help kick start your weekend well. This list also has a bit of a theme actually, and I hope you find it “out of this world”! 1.) Apparently…
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March 2021: When characters are more important than plot.
Hello everyone, This past month, I read (or listened) to a LOT of books, but most of this was books I either have or will talk about elsewhere on the blog (including one which I am VERY excited to share with you all), so I don’t have a ton to share with you all for the month. A lot of these were Tamora Pierce books, who wrote my favorite childhood stories which still hold up, and should be at the top of the list for every parent/adult who ever buys books for kids! I do have a few books to discuss, all of which have a fun connection – these…
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Weekend Joys in Books and More: April 9th
Hello Everyone, We are having our weird second winter here in Montana, and snow in April is slightly less fun than it is in October! That being said, the past few weeks have been good, and I am looking forward to some fun weeks to come. This week, I have a few fun things for you all, and I hope it sets your weekend up well! 1.) I love authors recommending authors, and this list is pretty amazing. 2.) I have recently developed a deep love for Smithsonian Magazine, and this article is a great example of what makes them so amazing! 3.) This is years old, but I highly…
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Miss Marple: A Pocket Full of Rye
“Wherever there is a question of gain, one has to be very suspicious. The great thing to avoid is having in any way a trustful mind” p165 Hello Everyone, It feels like a while since I wrote about a Miss Marple book! This week I have a fun one for you. In this book it really feels like Christie has locked in the key elements of Miss Marple’s method and character, as the quote above indicates! The Book As well as locking in Miss Marple’s character, you can tell in this one that Christie also recognized that “murder in a small town” plots were possible starting to get old, so…
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Weekend Joys in Books and More: April 2nd
Hello everyone, How is it already April!? I feel like this year is flying by and can’t quite believe it is already Easter this weekend. This week, I have a few fun things for you all, and I hope you enjoy. 1.) I don’t understand how bestseller lists work as well as I should, but this was interesting. These stories didn’t help me understand it better. 2.) While this makes perfect sense, it also blew my mind. I’m thankful for my spring birthday! 3.) They taste so similar, but I didn’t know this! 4.) These are great gifts (with some fun book options too)! 5.) Who doesn’t like free books?…
because stories are important
