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August is flying by and I haven‘t even started my#BookSpin or #DoubleSpin. So many books, so little time.

I am trying to stop myself from moving through this series too quickly, but it's hard not to run right out and check out the next book each time! I did grab 2 on this trip to the library...and then finished them both in two days 😂. This one was tough to read, as one of the main characters is in a downward spiral, and it hurts to watch 😔. It ends on a plot turn that made me glad I had the next one at hand!

Well I went way off my predicted #weeklyforecast!
Finished Silent Parade
Read section of LNATTC #sundaybuddyread
Listened to Librarian Spy #audiohistoricalfiction
But then did a marathon reread of the next 3 books in Louise Penny series #serieslove2023

Reading before dinner. Quiet with soft breeze. #reread #serieslove2023 #gamache

22/23 I finished this one in a sheltered corner where the sun was FINALLY making an appearance (it had been a long cold spring so far). These books are moving far away from their starting point now… and although they are not cosy books I did get some cosiness out of the first few. I don‘t anymore but I‘m still enjoying each one.

I‘ll stay in the realm of Louise Penny for this question.

While the actual mystery was interesting, the office intrigue aspects of the story were super annoying.

#sundayfunday

The eighth in this excellent series, set in mid-September.

This has zero #ThreePines connection and that was refreshing. Just Gamache & Beauvoir at a mysterious monastery in the far backwoods, where some serious real world issues rear their head. Lots of darkness vs light and many secrets to unearth. Extremely engaging from the murder mystery to the developments in the relationship between G & B. Heavy but necessary stuff - and propels me immediately into the next book in the series!
#Gamache #whodunnit

I have curling on the tee vee and my morning is sorted! There was indeed a bookmark in the box, @AmyK1 . It was mostly hidden beneath the socks in my group pic and I missed mentioning it! Fall blew into Michigan yesterday, so those socks will be worn soon. 36 F earlier this morning.

Another wonderful installment of Gamache‘s world. Loved it, can‘t wait to dive into the next one!

I did not realize that this was part of a series. I had never read any of the Inspector Gamache books before. That is why the so-so.

I‘m not quite sure how to rate this one - it‘s not a favorite of mine in the series, but Penny‘s multiple layers of deduction and meaning are once again evident. Without going into too many spoilers, there are also themes of addiction and faith (faith is obvious, as it is set in a monastery). There are so many emotions in this book as well. In the end, I‘m giving it a so-so rating - compelling and I wanted to keep reading, but not a favorite.

I liked a lot of things - the development of the relationship between the inspector and the chief is a huge win for this book. The plot was even pretty good - the location superb. But the details were pretty ridiculous and far-fetched. I don't look for reality in cozy mysteries, but i'd like to avoid eye rolls and this one had more than a few

Back to Gamache, but I'm really missing Three Pines. I have not yet gotten into the characters and Beauvoir and Gamache are so out of their element that it's tough to see their best qualities

I'm grateful Penny gave Three Pines a break from murder this time. This ended up being a couple of mysteries in one, one about murder and the other about music, in addition to deepening the story of the intrigue at the Sûreté du Québec. The series has become quite addictive for me.

Audiostitching some fall/Halloween masks for my family. How fitting to have a novel set in autumn as my sewing machine's accompaniment! 🎃🍁🍂

Reading with the Tiger Game in the upper right hand corner. I don‘t usually do that but the season is almost over… only 3 games and 7 innings left. Don‘t want to miss a pitch because Winter is Coming. And I am not willing to put the book down either. Win win right?

In the serenity of the remote monastery, amid the vows of silence, the peaceful gardens, and the magic of the Gregorian chants—is it possible to find #malicious intent?? #maycharacters @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Eggs

Another Detective Gamache murder mystery, this time set in a monastery. It‘s a secretive, remote location so a ‘locked room‘ case. I love Louise penny but found this a bit slow, didn‘t care much about the priests and the Georgian chant storyline felt contrived. I prefer the Three Pines setting. Fans will enjoy a a comfort read with Gamache‘s usual warmth & interesting religious music detail.

OMG, I just found out that Hilary Clinton will be writing a thriller with Louise Penny! I can‘t wait to see what their collaboration produces!

I really enjoyed this Louise Penny book—a re-read because was the first I read, but I‘m following the narrative order now. I really enjoyed the setting in a remote Quebec monastery, and the thoughtful insights into the joys and struggles of living in community and the beauty of plainchant, as well touching on the impact of prescription drug addiction. And, of course, a great who-dun-it. One of my indulgences that is not a Litsy challenge!

Thank you so much @staci.reads ! What great picks! The notebooks are so pretty and I‘m a notebook fanatic! And I love Hershey‘s 💋and cocoa. Wishing you the merriest of days. And thank you @Avanders for hosting. #ElfSwap

Sat outside and finished this wonderful book. I love the setting😍. Gamache and Beauvoir are called out to an isolated monastery where a monk has been murdered. These books just keep getting better and better. You develop such a deep relationship with the characters. I am passing myself because when I am done the series, I will cry.

“When challenged we do whatever is easiest? Do we sin by silence? If we have real faith then we must have the courage to speak up. We must not protect the killer.”

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This woman is amazing. Her writing is the gregoroan chant. Beauvior you break my heart. #covid #hysterectomy

The setting was compelling, and I really liked the musical information, but otherwise I wasn‘t crazy about this one. The pacing was uneven, and all the inter-department intrigue was a big record scratch. Meanwhile, Beauvoir is approaching caricature levels of foolishness.

Well this was going fine until Gamache‘s a-hole boss showed up and everything ground to a halt. I‘m still a bit all over the place with my reading at the moment, but I‘m not going to sweat it. I might pick up something else for a while and see how that goes.

This murder occurred in a remote monastery. Gamache & Beauvoir get to know themselves a little better as they search out a killer in this timeless place until their nemesis shows up and seeks evil.

My favourite in the series so far! The setting is amazing and the character development is superb.

I love this series! #louisepennyfan ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

While it was interesting to learn more about Gregorian chant and the daily life of a contemplative community, I found the setting of this book claustrophobic. I missed the residents of Three Pines, who add such flavor to the other books in the series. The book became monotonous. However, I respect the author‘s willingness to experiment with unusual settings and plots. Image: ABBEY OF SAINT-BENOÎT-DU-LAC, the inspiration for the fictional abbey.

It feels like the right time of the year to dive into this gem. I love this series that I started reading last year. I‘m trying to space them out a bit so that I don‘t read them all too soon.

I missed The Three Pines in this one! But a good mystery and the personal story development was excellent. What now 🤷‍♀️

While excellent as a stand alone, I cannot like this book in the series. It angers me. Not just because of the struggle of the characters corrupted by the ones meant to protect them, but because it holds no baring to the previous books except to break the characters. I long for Three Pines. And I long for the comfort and tranquility of the investigators.

My cheeks hurt from smiling so hard @Tex2Flo !! I
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Atmospheric, emotionally charged, and fairly fast paced. The insights regarding the characters were very deep, and I can see how the detective and his partner are so popular. Furthermore the setting was very, very interesting and it did keep me guessing until the end. #recentlyread #recommendsday #mystery #seriesfiction #CIGamache

2nd library trip of 2019. Returning, renewing, and continuing the journey. #currentlyreading #bookworm #libraryday #librarybookhaul #LITSYloveslibraries ❤️☺️📚

1. Favorite mystery is in Canada. Beautiful Mystery by Louise Penny
2. My favorite drink at the moment is fresh perked hot coffee with a sploosh of egg nog.

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This book is making me want to listen to Gregorian Chants.