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BarbaraJean
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This was a delight! It‘s been on my shelves for years, and a #blameitonLitsy trifecta prompted me to read it: I put it in my #192025 lineup for 1972, @TheAromaofBooks spotted it on my #BookSpin list & suggested a casual buddy read, then it landed as my August #BookSpin…clearly, it was meant to be!

Herriot‘s descriptions of the Yorkshire countryside make me long for England (admittedly, it doesn‘t take much to trigger that longing in me!). ⤵️

BarbaraJean (Cont‘d) His stories of life as a vet range from hilarious to charming, as do the personalities he introduces us to along the way. I loved every one of Herriot‘s anecdotes—from Siegfried‘s infuriating but somehow also charming contradictoriness, to Tricki Woo the beloved and overfed Pekingese, to Herriot‘s disastrous attempts to court Helen. I devoured the short chapters like the best treats, using the book as a reward to follow heavier reads. 2d
AmyG I read these as a young adult and absolutely loved them. 2d
SamAnne A favorite of mine from my early teenage years. 2d
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Ruthiella I also read these as a teenager and remember loving them. The TV show was also on PBS at the time which was wonderful. 😍 2d
Sparklemn @Ruthiella There is a newer version on PBS that is wonderful as well. 2d
Librarybelle Great choice! 2d
Daisey I loved these as well! 2d
BarbaraJean @Ruthiella @Sparklemn My parents loved the original TV show... I've just put the newer version DVDs on hold at the library, to watch with my dad 😊 2d
TheAromaofBooks It was SO fun to revisit this one! I'm starting All Things Bright and Beautiful next week 😂 1d
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robinb
Great Mysteries | John Grant
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Here are 3 5-star mysteries that I‘ve recently loved! The Alexander is a 2nd in series; the Simpson is 14th (!) in series; the Messina is 1st in series (and recommended by @DGRachel …thank you, Rachel! 😘).
#BlameItOnLitsy 🩷

Here are reviews if interested. 😊

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/7961884995

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/7956149641

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/7902992715

DGRachel I‘m so glad you loved it!! 2w
robinb @DGRachel It‘s just so funny and well written. Just great all around. I immediately picked up the next 6!! 🤪🤪🤪😳 Obviously didn‘t care for the first one. At. All. 😂😂😂 2w
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kspenmoll
Heart the Lover | Lily King
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Picked up my pre-order book (tagged) for September from Riverbend Bookshop. Could not resist John Boyne‘s new book. #preorderbookclub #blameitonlitsy #porchlife

ChaoticMissAdventures Grab some tissues!! I loved the new King 😍 2w
Lesliereadsalot The Elements is so good! 2w
AnnCrystal 🤩💝. 2w
dabbe 🧡💜💛 2w
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ImperfectCJ
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Book mail! I know this was a #blameitonlitsy, but I don't remember for sure who exactly tempted me. (Maybe it was @DebinHawaii ?) But oh, man, is this book sweet! I almost feel like skipping the concert I have tickets for tonight to just sit and leaf through the pretty papers and paper-related items in here! (Almost...I think I'll still go to the concert and save this book and my others for tomorrow.)

DebinHawaii It could have been me! 🙋🏻‍♀️I did post about the book in my #5JoysFriday last month & before too! 😉 I‘m going to say sorry, not sorry though because aren‘t they fabulous?! I just got a similar one called Paper Love Vintage Florals this week.🤦🏻‍♀️ 2w
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willaful
Olivetti | Allie Millington
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A whimsical middle grade story that turns out to have a lot of heart. Image is from a letter my mom wrote (urging the Gov. to sign protections for trans Californians) on my ancient typewriter, Goliath. She couldn't bear to part with it; I know she'll love this book.

#BlameItOnLitsy (Thanks @TheQuietQuill) #HauntedShelf #ScreamTeam
Wordfinder: blanket

#Chocolatiers #OneSnackToRuleThemAll

#SPNBookBingo2025 “Men of Letters.“ I couldn't resist!

TheQuietQuill So glad you loved Olivetti! I‘m still finding myself thinking about it, and I know it‘ll be one of those novels I will re read over and over in time ❤️ 2w
Bookwormjillk 🍫🍫🍫 2w
OutsmartYourShelf Looks intriguing⌨️ 2w
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Teresereading
The Pull of the Stars | Emma Donoghue Ltd
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Eggs Another author I‘d love to read #blameitonlitsy I did read her 3w
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willaful
Tom Lake: A Novel | Ann Patchett
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Wow, how lovely to read a compelling story about middle-aged people who are happy with their life choices! I was afraid I would feel let down or betrayed by the end -- literary fiction can really turn on you! -- but I was completely satisfied and crying happy tears.

#DoubleSpin #BlameItOnLitsy

#TurnThePage readathon book 2.

Bookwormjillk 🎉🎉 3w
CarolynM That‘s how I felt too. 3w
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 3w
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TieDyeDude
Dear Mothman | Robin Gow
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Pickpick

#blameitonlitsy @Soubhiville

An emotional examination of grief and queer identity. Excellent narration!

Soubhiville I liked the narration too. Glad to have influenced you 😊 1mo
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TheKidUpstairs
The Impossible Thing | Belinda Bauer
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This was a great break from Booker reading! Engaging, entertaining, and interesting history and mystery (of sorts?) about rare egg collectors and thieves. Loved it.

This was definitely a #BlameitonLitsy pick - thank you to @sarahbarnes for your review which put this delight on my radar!

JamieArc Interestingly, Bauer had a nominee on the Longlist a few years ago. I‘m forgetting the title, but I really liked it. 2mo
JamieArc I think it was this one 2mo
TheKidUpstairs @JamieArc I'll have to check it out. This was my first time reading her stuff, and I really enjoyed it! 2mo
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BarbaraBB I haven‘t read this one but remember @sarahbarnes review made me want to. I did read Snap though and it was really good! 2mo
squirrelbrain I just read this before I saw the author at the Crimewriting Festival a few weeks ago -great review! 2mo
sarahbarnes I‘m glad you liked it! @BarbaraBB I haven‘t read Snap but if you liked it I‘ll add it to my list! 2mo
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kspenmoll
The Otley Murders | J. R. Ellis
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#weeklyforecast
Row 1: I am really enjoying both the #sundaybuddyread & #shesaid books!
Row 2: Intrigued with TSFTT #memoir #naturalworld I think I have @Cuilin to thank for this book; #readyourkindle #ThematicCozies #Travel #FictionalTraveler #SomeplaceHot #blameitonLitsy #YorkshireMurderMystery

Cuilin I can‘t wait to see what you think of it especially the memoir part. 2mo
julieclair Looks like a great reading week ahead! 2mo
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