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Christmas Present
Christmas Present | Jodi Taylor
23 posts | 17 read | 3 to read
It's Christmas Eve at St Mary's, And all through the house, Nothing is stirring ... Except for Max, Peterson, and Markham, sneaking out at midnight for an assignment that is very definitely off the books. It's ten years ago tonight that Senior Historians Bashford and Grey went missing in twelfth-century Jerusalem. So how did they end up in AD60 Roman Colchester? Max has a theory. Peterson has a plan. Markham has bacon sandwiches. Colchester has Boudicca and her bloodthirsty Iceni hordes. And then there's the giant pig ... the enraged giant pig ...
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Jensol77
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Thanks for making me an Auntie!

Librarybelle Congratulations! 3mo
Megabooks Yay! 😍 3mo
dabbe Congrats! 🤩🤩🤩 3mo
Jensol77 Thank you 😍 3mo
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Texreader
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This short story is even better the second time around. I previously just listened to all the short stories (1 released each Christmas) but now I‘m reading the entire series in order for #serieslove2023. It‘s even sweeter having read it this way and I can‘t wait to start the next book. Love love love this series. @julesG I understand why you keep rereading the series!! @TheSpineView @Andrew65

julesG Can you believe book 14 is releasing in less than a month? 10mo
Texreader @julesG I had no idea! Have you also read the Time Police books? 10mo
TheSpineView Fantastic! 10mo
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julesG Yes, I've read the TP books. I think I read the first TP (Doing Time) after book 10 (Hope for the Best). I wouldn't read the TP series before that point. In the short "And Now For Something Completely Different" (#9.7) Jodi's intro says she was fiddling with the idea of the TP. So it seems most natural to read it either before book 10 or just after. 10mo
julesG Having read an ARC for book 14, I am tempted to say, wait until you've read all 14 St Mary's books and then read TP. Then again, there are no spoilers for St Mary's in the TP books and vice versa. 10mo
Andrew65 Well done 👏👏👏 10mo
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Texreader
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I‘m going to sneak in this short audiobook. I‘ve already read it years ago but since I‘ve started the series from the beginning, I‘m going to listen to this one again so I stay in order. And this author just puts me in a good mood. #serieslove2023 @TheSpineView @Andrew65

julesG My daughter started listening to Christmas Past before leaving for school. 😁 Made me rethink my listening plans for today. 🤪 10mo
TheSpineView Excellent! 10mo
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Mitch
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So my Christmas present from Mr K - a comfy chair for the library. Love his surprise wrapping! 🥰♥️🥰

Amiable What a lovely and thoughtful gift! 2y
Simona I can easily see myself in that chair … Enjoy! 2y
AmyG Wow! What a lovely gift. It‘s a beautiful reading chair. 2y
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squirrelbrain Lovely! ❤️ 2y
Chrissyreadit That looks perfectly cozy and comfy. ❤️ good job Mr. K ❤️ 2y
Deblovestoread Lovely! 2y
Bookzombie That is a lovely gift. ❤️ 2y
CoverToCoverGirl Three cheers for Mr. K! 🎄💚🎄 2y
Cathythoughts Brilliant 🎁 2y
LeahBergen It‘s gorgeous! 2y
Crazeedi Mitch it looks like the perfect chair! Mel is so thoughtful!! 2y
Chelsea.Poole Perfect. Love the pillow! 2y
Mitch @AmyG @Amiable @squirrelbrain @Bookzombie @Kdgordon88 @Cathythoughts It‘s really special and all his own choosing ♥️♥️♥️ 2y
Mitch @Crazeedi @CoverToCoverGirl He did good! 😘 2y
Mitch @Chrissyreadit He‘s been planning it for a while - love him xxx 2y
Mitch @Chelsea.Poole it‘s lovely isn‘t it - it‘s gorgeous and velvety xx 2y
Chrissyreadit Also your bookshelves look amazing! 2y
Mitch @Chrissyreadit they‘re a near completed project! I‘m hoping to do some reorganising Tuesday - nothing says calm better than a few hours re organising books! 2y
tracey38 He did great on the ribbon! 2y
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Kshakal
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OriginalCyn620 ❤️❤️❤️ 3y
maamyvette1001 Wow amazing 3y
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Preciouz29
Christmas Present | Jodi Taylor
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Well this one was certainly a surprise; can‘t wait to see what happens!

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Texreader
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One really should be familiar with the Chronicles of St Mary (I am not) to get the most out of this short story but it was still enjoyable all the same and confirmed for me that I really do like this author. I will be looking up her series and reading more! Again the narration was wonderful. #holidayread

#wintergames #tmskellington @crimson613 @clwojick @staycurious

coffees 21pts!! 4y
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WeeWeegieBookworm
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On the second read of Christmas, my TBR pile gave to me...
Another pair of reunited lovers (but with time travel this time)
#12ReadsOfChristmas

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WeeWeegieBookworm
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I don't know if anyone else is planning on doing something similar but I've decided this holiday season to read 12 Christmas themed stories. I'm not going to lie, most will be rereads but who cares if it carries on the Christmas spirit. Currently on my second story (tagged) but will post about each as I go though my mini challenge
#12ReadsOfChristmas

Deifio Have fun! 4y
PaperbackPirate Good goal! Good luck! 🎄 4y
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Kshakal
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Probably one of my favorite Christmas presents and the fact that it is from my dad who is not a reader and doesn‘t really understand my love of reading makes it all the more special!

Tamra Love it! 5y
Lovesbooks87 Love it!! 📚💜📚💜📚💜 5y
BridgetteM How true! 😁 5y
LeslieO One just gets more shelves! 5y
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Crinoline_Laphroaig
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Just a few more pots and deck is done for summer. I've worked all day with my phone in my pocket listening to St Mary's. Never leave anyone behind and take care of your friends. It the St Mary's way. *FYI Unlike previous short stories in this series this one needs to be read in order. * No more Audible today, got to charge my phone. 🙄#listenwhileyouwork

Nute Lovely! 6y
mcipher Ooh, so pretty!! 💚👏 6y
ScientistSam What a lovely space! 6y
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ness
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Avanders 🎉🎉🎉♥️🎄 6y
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Christine11
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These are a couple of the gifts I‘ve been wrapping today! I love wrapping paper 💖 #🎁 #JingleShelves

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks So beautiful!!!! ❤️ 6y
Christine11 @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Aww Thank you ! 💖 6y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks You‘re welcome 💗 6y
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coffeewithbooks
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Omg thank you so much for the Christmas gift. @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I love it all and so does Abigail.😊❤️#litsypenpal #christmaspals

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks You‘re so welcome!!! I‘m so glad you like everything!! I chose a few random books off your tbr list!! Hope you haven‘t read them yet!! ❤️📚😘💕 6y
coffeewithbooks @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks no I haven't but I was about to buy The Shack though 😊 6y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @prettybooknerd good!!! I saw it on your list a while back and bought it 😊 6y
coffeewithbooks 😊😊❤️❤️ 6y
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Kshakal
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So I just ordered myself a from me to me present... 4 new books!!! 🤓

Bambolina_81 The best kind of present 😊 6y
laurieluna I did this but with a box from Gobstone Alley. Gonna open it on Christmas and my partner will be all 'where'd that come from?!' ' MEEEEE!' 😂 6y
Tamra You get just what you like too! 😊 6y
Lea I‘ve been really good at giving myself presents this season. Oops! 6y
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Yeah_I_Read
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Why thank you Barnes and Nobel 😊😊😊

eanderson What?!? I saw someone else got one too! Sooo cool! 6y
Yeah_I_Read @eanderson it said it was bc I have the membership 🤷🏽‍♀️ 6y
eanderson I have a membership too. I haven‘t received the mail coupons in over a year. I get the email ones though! 👍That‘s cool that you got one!!! Enjoy!!! (edited) 6y
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JenP Ha ha, I just posted the exact same thing 6y
Yeah_I_Read @eanderson I hope you get one! 6y
BookwormAHN @eanderson @JenP If your not receiving coupons by mail you might want to go online and check your membership details. There is a place for online coupons and one for by mail. 6y
eanderson @BookwormAHN oh my goodness! Thanks! I checked and I still had my old address listed and not my new one! 6y
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howjessicareads
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I love that the short stories are free on Audible (for members, anyway. Not sure if you're not a member). But they're 1 hr to 90 min each, and there are a half dozen of them. It's like a whole bonus book! And they're pretty spoiler free. If you try 1.5 or 2.5, it'll give you a taste for the whole series.

AlaMich Thanks for the tip! 😊 7y
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bookwormmichelle
Christmas Present | Jodi Taylor
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Max.

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bookwormmichelle
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Sweet.

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krismlars
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Merry Christmas Eve, Littens! I'm about to load up the presents in my sleigh (Jeep Renegade). Sadly, there aren't many books under there. I'm the only one in my family who got the voracious reader gene😄Happy reading to you all! I hope Santa brings you all the books on your wish lists!

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Alfoster
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No book...just some cool things my husband made for holiday decorations! Easy and cute!

kim.guernsey That's so cool!!! 7y
CoffeeBooksRepeat Wow! This is super cool! 7y
minkyb How unique and clever and pretty! 7y
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Krysta Ooh I have one of these! 7y
Faibka How cool! 7y
Zelma I really love those. So inventive! 👍 7y
DeborahSmall They look great! 🎄🎁⛄️❤️ 7y
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Verity
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I think this quote sums up this series for me: "For safety's sake we usually land in a back alley somewhere. In fact, should you ever find yourself in a quiet back alley somewhere, it's well worth checking around. There's bound to be a pod and two bickering historians nearby. Wave, if you like."
I'm totally binge reading these at the moment. This short story made me teary eyed on the train.