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I‘m up really late tonight wrapping presents, but I‘v had this wonderful book to keep me company. I read this every Christmas, and even though it‘s been years now, I still cry at the end. ❤️

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I‘m still doing some #AudioWrapping but I HAD to share my bookish wrapping paper with y‘all! 🥰🥰🥰

DGRachel Where did you find that?!?!😍🤩😍🤩😍🤩😍 2y

Crazeedi Love it!! 2y

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marleed So cute! 2y

GypsyKat @DGRachel @Crazeedi @LeahBergen @Mynameisacolour @Smrloomis @marleed Right?! I just love it! I got it at Barns & Noble. They also had other bookish paper and cards, too! 🥰 2y

StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego Amazing. ❤️💚 2y

Bookzombie Gnomes and books!!! 😍 2y

DGRachel I bought wrapping paper at my B&N this year. I did NOT see this one. 🤩 2y

DGRachel I will not go to B&N in Christmas Eve. I will not go to B&N on Christmas Eve. I will…🤣🤣 2y

Crazeedi @GypsyKat I need to do more searching for special stuff like this paper, I love unique things! 2y

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I love a good “Christmas Carol” retelling/reimagining, especially when they go deeper into the characters and keep true to the Dickensian spirit (no pun intended), of the original. This one was great. Focused on the impression Marley had on Scrooge in his life & after life.

hannah-leeloo I'll have to try this one. Have you read tagged book? I enjoyed that retelling too.

The Last of the Spirits

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This is a great holiday-related title that compliments A Christmas Carol quite well. In this story we learn how Marley met Scrooge and influenced his worst characteristics. Most enjoyably, the reader is provided with an account of how Scrooge spent the remainder of his days after the events that took place in Dickens‘ original tale. 4/5 stars

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I forgot to post about this probably because it was an audiobook. Absolutely loved this spin-off of A Christmas Carol. It was so beautifully done. Wishing all of my fellow Littens a Christmas full of peace, love, and books! Merry Christmas and happy holidays, friends!

bthegood Happy holidays ⛄ 3y

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I listened to this one today while I finished up wrapping presents. This is I think the fourth year that I‘ve read this book. It‘s always a great reread around Christmas time. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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A great re-telling of ‘A Christmas Carol‘, this story follows Jacob Marley through his career, death and to what lead his spirit to approach Scrooge on that Christmas Eve. Bennett has beautifully blended the original story and text to fit, a little sentimental at the end, but then all good Christmas stories should be. #WinterGames #MerryReaders

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Clwojick Sounds great! ♥️ 3y

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Littlewolf1 When I went into reading this book I wasn‘t really thinking that I would be so impacted by the story. At the end, I was bawling my eyes out. It was really good and I truly enjoyed it. 4y

megnews This was a great pick for December‘s #buddyread. Thanks for hosting @sblbooks 4y

sblbooks @Littlewolf1 @megnews @Roary47 @Readswithcoffee @CoffeeNBooks @shellleigh33 @EH2018 I've enjoyed this one! Thank you all for your input. It's been a great discussion! 4y

Readswithcoffee Thanks @sblbooks for organizing this. 4y

shellleigh33 Thanks @sblbooks for organizing this. This was a great pick and such a enjoyable read! 4y

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Littlewolf1 I feel like this was the greatest turning point in the story. When we first hear the original story, Ebeneezer goes through with the three spirits and his desire is to change is evident and he has given that chance. However, in this retelling, we learned that he doesn‘t have much time left and then his remorse is not necessarily for others. It is the sacrifice that Marley that finally gives Ebenezer that Second chance at life and his soul. 4y

megnews To each his own regarding religion, but for me, in this, I see a Christ figure willing to sacrifice on someone else‘s behalf so that their life can be better. 4y

sblbooks @Littlewolf1 I agree. You bring up a good point that the remorse that Scrooge showed may not have been for others. 4y

sblbooks @megnews Me too! The first thing I thought was this reminds of the crucifixion and the verse John 3:16 4y

Readswithcoffee Agreed! 4y

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Littlewolf1 I could be wrong, because I‘ve been on before, but my personal thought on this is that don‘t be ignorant about all you have and stop wanting for what you don‘t need. 4y

megnews While stacking away treasure, he invested in ignorance of the true meaning of life and want for anything that could truly fulfill. 4y

sblbooks We all should strive to influence those around us for good. To be a good citizen, we must care for others. Marley and Scrooge ignored this responsibility for most of their lives. It's a warning to us, not to do the same. 4y

EH2018 In his interactions with others he preyed on the ignorance of others and their desire for things, and used this to build his life. Instead of focusing on the good and trying to help and influence others positively. 4y

sblbooks @EH2018 exactly! 4y

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Littlewolf1 Don‘t let your right hand know what your left hand is doing. You don‘t have to be prideful about the care and compassion you show for the world. It‘s not about you, it‘s about others. 4y

megnews I absolutely love it and think this is what life is all about. Sometimes it is not about the grand gesture but the small things we can do to make someone else‘s life better, perhaps they never even know it. 4y

sblbooks I loved this quote! A great reminder that it's not about getting the credit. Like @Littlewolf1 said, It about others! Yes! @megnews I agree, it's the little things mean the most some times. 4y

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EH2018 I really liked this quote also! Its about human purpose, and how we all have one. Everything we do, even if not in our interactions with people, but any act we engage in can have an affect on others, it all matters. 4y

Readswithcoffee And not only do we have those opportunities in life, but unknown to us, others are removing obstacles in our path. It would be a kinder world if we all looked for ways to make others‘ lives easier or at least more pleasant. 4y

sblbooks @Readswithcoffee Yes, we should try to do this on a regular basis. 4y

megnews @Readswithcoffee so true! 4y

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Littlewolf1 Because in the end, Marley forgave and asked for forgiveness. In the end, Marley‘s concern was not for himself the another. 4y

megnews He may not have been able to redeem himself but he was given the opportunity to redeem another and in some way that redeemed him because it showed he cared about his fellow humanity and still hoped to be able to make a difference. 4y

EH2018 Agreed, he saw the error of his ways, and tried to help scrooge when he realized that he was wrong. 4y

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shellleigh33 I believe that Marley realized his mistakes at the end when it was to late for him but he did not want the same ending for the one acquaintance (Scrooge) he had if he could help it. I felt really sorry for how he had made this man and wanted to make a difference in his life 4y

Readswithcoffee I think Marley‘s ability to finally show compassion to another person is a type of redemption for him. 4y

megnews @readswithcoffee I agree 4y

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Littlewolf1 Ebeneezer wanted to be the best of his business as well. And when he was judge based off what Marley considered being a failure, he could never let that be seen again. It also put the nail in the coffin when it came to his idea of marriage to Bell. 4y

megnews His influence regarding marriage cost Scrooge his love and whatever softness she could have brought to him. Without relationship, Scrooge became isolated and bitter, a shell of the person he could have been. 4y

sblbooks @Littlewolf1 and @megnews Absolutely, Marley influence Scrooge to put work ahead of family. I wander what would have happened if Ebenezer knew that it was Jacob who threw his sister out on the street and ultimately caused her death? 4y

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EH2018 As @sblbooks mentioned, perhaps he was affected by the loss of his sister, influenced by Marley. That could have hardened him a bit. Then being bullied into being more of a bully didnt help. Ebenezer was left to fend for himself as a young child/man and seemed to look up to marley as a successful businessman. Marley played on Ebenezer's practical mind to convince his to follow his lead and choose work over family 4y

EH2018 I think marley, also flawed, saw himself in Ebenezer and lead him down the same path, never taking the time to consider how shallow a life he led until he was on his own deathbed and only then considered where life had taken him 4y

sblbooks @EH2018 I agree that losing his sister had a profound effect on Ebenezer, and it did harden him. 4y

shellleigh33 I have to agree with @sblbooks I also wondered if Scrooge ever knew that Jacob had threw his sister in the cold? I know they was both business men but I feel like he loves his sister very much. 4y

Readswithcoffee He reinforced those goals Ebenezer had already set for himself. 4y

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Littlewolf1 To be more humble and not so prideful. If he accepted that he was good at something, and that could be used for good, it could have changed his entire outlook. However, instead he use it as a way to show that he had to be the best at everything, including being cruel and unforgiving. 4y

megnews ⬆️⬆️⬆️ 4y

sblbooks @Littlewolf1 excellent point. It's all about the choices we make in life. 4y

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EH2018 Someone could have stepped in and helped him find a better use for his gifts, as he ended up learning he should have done for Ebenezer 4y

sblbooks @EH2018 Yes, his family tried, it's just a shame that Jacob pushed them away. 4y

Readswithcoffee In retrospect, had his family known how he would turn out, perhaps they could have done more to guide him. However, strong-willed people can be difficult to guide. 4y

sblbooks @Readswithcoffee so true! 4y

megnews @Readswithcoffee true! 4y

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Roary47 He was named after his grandfather who saved several children from a fire. It stated: “He gave his all” on his gravestone when he himself passed away in the fire trying to save the last child. The significance of his name change was part short handing his signature for the booking he would do and also his realization whether conscious or not that he was not giving his all to others. 4y

Littlewolf1 His grandfather was a good man and his parents named him, or his dad named him, because of the goodness that he could bring to the world. However, he removed it from is in completely to show that he was never going to be that man. In the end, he accepted who he was, and who he could have been, by accepting his name again. 4y

megnews His family wanted him to honor his grandfather and I think he did too when he was young so you see Thelonius used. Each change took him a step away from wanting to be associated with the sacrifice his grandfather made. He knew he wasn‘t that person and had no desire to be. 4y

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CoffeeNBooks Thelonius represents the greatness of his grandfather, and each name change symbolizes how Jacob lost sight of that and how far removed he'd become from the greatness of his grandfather. 4y

sblbooks @Roary47 @Littlewolf1 @megnews @CoffeeNBooks I agree with all you said. 4y

EH2018 Agreed 4y

shellleigh33 Everyone said it all so well. I totally agree with the above statements. 4y

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Littlewolf1 That a single act of kindness can make all the difference, and self-sacrifice can change everything. To pay more attention to not what you have but what you give to others. 4y

megnews That 💰 doesn‘t buy happiness, blessing, joy. That we are here to love others and make a difference not amass wealth that‘s gone when you die. 4y

sblbooks To beware of pride, the importance of forgiveness, and that we have a moral obligation to care for those less fortunate than ourselves. 4y

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sblbooks @Littlewolf1 Yes,I loved the part when Jacob took Ebenezer's chains on himself. Greater love hath no man... 4y

sblbooks @megnews True. Marley and Scrooge had everything money could buy yet they were the most unhappy. In contrast, the Cratchits were poor and had nothing by the world's standards, but they we're happy and they had each other. 4y

EH2018 That every life matters, and we all have a purpose. Our lives impact others, and being kind is so important over being right or being in control or having money. 4y

shellleigh33 That all the money in the world can not buy you happiness and love. Sometimes it is better to give and help others to experience true joy, love, and happiness in life. 4y

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Littlewolf1 There‘s so much to go over here. First you‘re looking at this through the eyes of Jacob Marley. You get a better sense of his influence on Ebenezer Scrooge, compared to in the original telling you don‘t get that sense of how much impact that influence actually had. Also in the original story, you have a sense that Scrooge‘s response to the spirits made the difference, Instead of the influence and sacrifice made by Marley. 4y

megnews @Littlewolf1 I agree with all of the above 4y

Roary47 I agree with Littlewolf that you are looking at a Classic story with a different set of eyes. While the stories do line up as you get to the middle of the story there is so much more depth reached when an influential member of Scrooge‘s life is introduced and we view their role as well as their perspective in a story familiar with the majority of us. 4y

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megnews @Roary47 I agree. In the original I was left with more of an impression that Marley just didn‘t want Scrooge to experience the same afterlife as he. In this we find additionally it is probably guilt for how he contributed to Scrooge‘s potential afterlife. It is good to recall that no one lives in a vacuum. Those around impact us & contribute to who we become. 4y

sblbooks @Littlewolf1 True, in Marley story you realize how much what we do in life impacts and influences others. 4y

sblbooks @megnews @Roary47 agreed 4y

EH2018 So true, the original suggested that how we interacted with others was important, but this story really delved deeper, and also the concept of redemption was really emphasized more greatly in the retelling 4y

sblbooks @EH2018 all good points 4y

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Littlewolf1 I would like to hear from Bell‘s prospective since our time with her is short in both stories 4y

megnews Maybe Tiny Tim or the boy Scrooge pays to go buy the goose. Someone we think of as peripheral. 4y

megnews I do like retellings. I read Mr Dickens and his Carol a year or two ago and really liked it. There‘s one called Marley that I want to read next year. 4y

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CoffeeNBooks I enjoyed this retelling, it was interesting! 4y

Readswithcoffee I like retellings. I like getting the backstory. I‘d like to hear more from Tiny Tim. (edited) 4y

sblbooks I think a story from the Bob Cratchit's point-of-view view would be interesting. 4y

sblbooks @Littlewolf1 Yes, an excellent choice. 4y

sblbooks @megnews and @Readswithcoffee I would love to hear Tiny Tim's story too! 4y

EH2018 Retellings are fun! I would be interested in Tiny Tim 4y

shellleigh33 I have to agreed with everyone else. I believe Tiny Tim‘s story would be very interesting. 4y

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The #MarleyBuddyRead starts now!
@Chrissyreadit @CoffeeNBooks @Crazeedi @EH2018 @Kdgordon88 @kspenmoll @Littlewolf1 @megnews @Readswithcoffee @SaturnDoo @shellleigh33 @TheBookHippie
and anyone else who might be interested.

Littlewolf1 @Roary47 4y

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#MarleyBuddyRead participants our discussion starts in a little over 24 hours. As always, anyone is welcome to join if you've read the book. I'll post questions starting at 4pm. Don't worry about being late, you can comment anytime.
@Chrissyreadit @CoffeeNBooks @Crazeedi @EH2018 @Littlewolf1 @Kdgordon88 @kspenmoll @megnews @Moonprismpower @Readswithcoffee @SaturnDoo @shellleigh33 @TheBookHippie

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This was a reread, and just a good as I remembered. ❤️

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I am glad I read this book, but I‘m less enthusiastic about it than a lot of people. I liked the beginning and the ending, but the middle drug for me. Unfortunately, I will miss the discussion for the #marleybuddyead.

sblbooks I'll post questions tomorrow around 4, but you can join in the discussion anytime. I had a couple people do that last time, just tag anyone that you want to see your post. 4y

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What a great retelling of A Christmas Carol from a different point of view. Looking forward to the #MarleyBuddyRead discussion At the end of the month.

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sblbooks I'm looking forward to a great discussion! This was one of my favorites this year. 4y

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sblbooks I loved this quote! As a matter of fact it's one of the discussion questions. 4y

Moonprismpower Sounds like a good discussion question. Because it is good to do things for others without recognition, bc they are good deeds. But sometimes advertising good deeds encourages others to do their own good deeds too so maybe it‘s good no matter what. 4y

megnews @sblbooks I‘m looking forward to the conversation 4y

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#WinterGames #TeamFestivus. I forgot to post these recent finishes. Tim Curry‘s reading of A Christmas Carol wasn‘t bad but I bet there is better out there. I enjoyed reading the Scrooge story from Jacob‘s point of view. The Holiday is always a favorite. 46 pts.

@wanderinglynn @Clwojick @StayCurious

Deblovestoread @wanderinglynn. Looks like this post got lost in the shuffle. Don‘t know how you are keeping up with all this! 4y

wanderinglynn I‘m not sure I am keeping up with it! 😂😂😂 Thanks for poking me on this one. 😀 4y

Deblovestoread @wanderinglynn. You need to deduct 40 points I posted about the same books twice 🤦🏽‍♀️ I am so sorry! 4y

wanderinglynn No worries! It‘s been a crazy month! 😉 4y

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sblbooks @EH2018 @Kdgordon88 @thereadingowlvina @Readswithcoffee @CoffeeNBooks @Chrissyreadit @SaturnDoo @megnews @Crazeedi 4y

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⭐⭐⭐⭐
Very much like A Christmas Carol told by Marley's point of view. I will read this again! I don't want to give too much away before our discussion, but definitely read, or l listen to it. The audio was superb.
#WinterGames #holidayreads #teamelectricsex @LibrarianRyan @Clwojick @StayCurious
#MarleyBuddyRead

sblbooks @kspenmoll 4y

sblbooks @shellleigh33 @TheBookHippie 4y

LibrarianRyan +21 4y

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#WinterGames #Teamelectricsex @Clwojick @StayCurious @LibrarianRyan

I'm planning on reading this one Monday when I'm off. I'm hosting a #BuddyRead if any of our team members want to join in, just let me know.

LibrarianRyan Cool bean. Unfortunately not me as I am not done with the books I need to be reading. 4y

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This is not a bad book but there is very little to distinguish itself from the original.🎄

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This is the story of Jacob T. Marley and Ebenezer Scrooge, their lives before what we read about them in A Christmas Carol.
#MarleyBuddyRead @sblbooks @megnews

sblbooks I'm glad you liked it. I will start mine today. 4y

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Crazeedi, LibrarianRyan, kspenmoll, megnews, thereadingowlvina, Deblovestoread, SaturnDoo, Chrissyreadit, CoffeeNBooks, EH2018, sblbooks, Readswithcoffee

megnews Great quote! Love the simile. 4y

sblbooks Yes, excellent quote. 4y

LibrarianRyan 😁 4y

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My December‘s book club read, Jacob T. Marley. Going to find out all about the ghost before he was sentenced to carry all those chains.

megnews A group of us is doing a buddy read on Litsy on this book this month. Check out #MarleyBuddyRead and feel free to join us for discussion if you like. 4y

Littlewolf1 @megnews I would love to join the discussion, thanks for the invite 4y

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Thanks to everyone who participated in the #LilliRead buddy read & discussion this month. Feel free to keep posting.
Anyone is welcome to join us in December for #MarleyBuddyRead. Read at your own pace. Post quotes, blurbs, & reviews and join the discussion December 29.

Crazeedi, kspenmoll, TheBookHippie, thereadingowlvina, Deblovestoread, SaturnDoo, Chrissyreadit, CoffeeNBooks, shellleigh33, sblbooks, Readswithcoffee

shellleigh33 I‘m in. Got my book ordered 4y

megnews @shellleigh33 great! I have the ebook downloaded from the library. 4y

SaturnDoo I'm going tomorrow to see if I can get a copy from my library 😊 4y

thereadingowlvina I'll skip this one but will participate again for January's buddy read! 😁 4y

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Repost for @megnews :

What‘s more fun than holiday reads in December?
A holiday buddy read of course!
I see some holiday tbr posts going up.
Consider adding this to the stack.
Grab a cup of hot cocoa, a copy of Jacob T Marley, curl up, & read this short book sometime in December.
Post your quotes, blurbs, & review using the #MarleyBuddyRead tag & tag @sblbooks &@megnews
Discussion December 29! 🎄🎄🎄

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Reposting for@sblbooks
What‘s more fun than holiday reads in December?
A holiday buddy read of course!
I see some holiday tbr posts going up.
Consider adding this to the stack.
Grab a cup of hot cocoa, a copy of Jacob T Marley, curl up, & read this short book sometime in December.
Post your quotes, blurbs, & review using the #MarleyBuddyRead tag & tag @sblbooks & I.
Discussion December 29! 🎄🎄🎄

LitsyHappenings

megnews @sblbooks I plan to post choices for January for a group vote, sticking mainly with historical fiction. Sound good to you? 4y

sblbooks Sounds good! 4y

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It's time for another #BuddyRead during the month of December. This time I did not create a schedule since the book is short. Read at your own pace and we will discuss on Sunday, December 29th. As always you can post quotes or blurbs anytime, using the #MarleyBuddyRead tagging @megnews and myself.
#wintergames @LibrarianRyan @EH2018 @SaturnDoo @thereadingowlvina @CoffeeNBooks @Readswithcoffee @shellleigh33 @TheBookHippie @Crazeedi @Kdgordon88 ⤵

sblbooks @kspenmoll @Chrissyreadit 4y

megnews I‘m excited for this one! I love Christmas reads! 4y

TheBookHippie Oh fun!! 4y

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Deblovestoread I‘m in. Thanks for the tag! 4y

Crazeedi Thanks for tag! 4y

kspenmoll Looks like fun! Will check it out! 4y

shellleigh33 Got my book ordered 4y

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This was just a wonderful as I remembered. If you‘re a fan of Dickens Christmas Carol, I would highly recommend this one. And I absolutely recommend the audiobook version, Simon Vance is a fantastic narrator! ❤️🎄❤️🎄❤️🎄❤️

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I‘ve been looking forward to rereading this one all year. It‘s finally time. ❤️

Megabooks Oooo! Simon Vance! Great narrator! 5y

GypsyKat @Megabooks He is wonderful! 5y

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This is A Christmas Carol told in the style of Dickens and from the perspective of Jacob Marley. At first, I was a little bored, but once Jacob dies and meets the ghosts, the story picked up and I ended up enjoying it.

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Thought I‘d check this out for a holiday read. Last year, I read Mr. Dickens and His Carol.

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4⭐️. I enjoyed reading the classic Christmas Carol tale from Marley‘s perspective. It was a wonderful holiday read.

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A Christmas Carol had been re-done and retold so many times - and while I love the story, I admit that I didn‘t expect this to be half as fun or as genuinely fresh as it is!! A great holiday listen that goes by so fast you will be ready to listen again while #Audiocoloring or not!! Still set in #London this shows the familiar story from the titular character‘s POV! #DickensianDecember @jenniferw88

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The perfect read for this weekend! And narrated by Simon Vance! 💖📚🎄

Owlizabeth Loooove Simon Vance! 6y

aschermetz I loved this one! It‘s so delightful. 6y

howjessicareads @Owlizabeth @aschermetz - it‘s keeping me company as I stay up too late bc I forgot to start the cinnamon roll dough till almost 9pm. 🤪 6y

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What a wonderful Christmas treat this audiobook was! Done very much in the style of Dickens‘ original Christmas Carol, this was the story from Jacob Marleys point of view. With glimpses into his life before his death, and his thoughts and actions afterward. As with A Christmas Carol, this is a story of hope, and redemption, and the human spirits boundless capacity for love. I wonder what Mr. Dickens would think of it, but I believe he‘d approve.❤️

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