PemberLittens

Shades of Milk and Honey | Mary Robinette Kowal

#Pemberlittens #JaneAdjacent Ch.23-24: Boy, those Dunkirks are…passionate people. They are both set to do something rash. And Jane is determined to stop them. Too bad she runs into that jerk Buffington on the way. I can‘t believe he stands up for Livingston and lies about Jane‘s honour. He and Livingston can go to where the sun doesn‘t shine. How will she get out of this scrape she finds herself in?

StayCurious @kspenmoll @Princess-Kingofkings @Librarybelle @DebinHawaii @mcctrish @daena @rubyslippersreads @CatLass007 @willaful @PageShifter @IndoorDame @TheAromaofBooks @julieclair @vonnie862 @Cheshirecat913 @BarbaraJean @BarkingMadRead 12h

Librarybelle I feel so bad for Jane - she‘s a doormat in every situation, and I was so angry how things got twisted to be her fault, or at least have escalated because of accusations that she‘s the one making “eyes” at the men. Ugh! 😑 12h

mcctrish OMG thank you for posting!!! I read this an hour ago and I have been dying to talk about it - these fucking men!!!!! I thought Melody was a pot stirrer! Lighthouse, Buffoon and Dunkirk are ridiculous- give them all guns and it ain‘t over until they are all dead 👏🏻👏🏻 12h

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mcctrish @Librarybelle could their egos be any bigger 🤦🏻‍♀️ 12h

Librarybelle @mcctrish I know! May she glamour herself away from these odious people! 12h

StayCurious @mcctrish @Librarybelle when Buffington lied for Livingston I nearly shouted obscenities 12h

willaful This section was so OTT I suspected some magic was deliberately inflaming people's passions. Nobody seems to have any core integrity! 12h

BarkingMadRead This was so frustrating, and Buffington continues to prove himself a total ass (edited) 12h

BarbaraJean @mcctrish Seriously!! Just when we were fed up with Melody's drama, here are plenty of other characters to outshine her!! And Buffington is insufferable!! This whole episode was maddening. I was so frustrated that I couldn't stop with these chapters and had to finish the book. 😂 12h

Librarybelle @StayCurious Yes! 11h

julieclair I absolutely couldn‘t believe it when they started saying those awful things about Jane! I wanted to scream! 10h

Princess-Kingofkings @BarbaraJean Whew~you confessed first so I can follow. I felt I had to finish as well. 😅 8h

vonnie862 @julieclair same here! What the heck! 5h

willaful @vonnie862 And me! 😊 5h

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BarkingMadRead

Rebecca | Daphne D Maurier

Ch 26: did not see that coming #butfirst #separatebeds ⁉️ #anyway #thedocsavesmax #shewasNOTpregnant #shewasdying #whatanevilbitch #karma #isaidwhatisaid #hashtagbrigade #pemberlittens

BarkingMadRead @willaful @bookwormjillk @librarybelle @quietjenn @mcctrish @catlass007 @cuilin @dabbe @ruthiella @indoordame @peanutnine @kwmg40 @5feet.of.fury @roary47 @julieclair 1d

BarkingMadRead @thebookhippie @clare-dragonfly @aimeesue @rubyslippersreads @thearomaofbooks @kao @crinoline_laphroaig @elizamarie @daena @graciouswarriorprincess 1d

TheBookHippie But did they push the beds together on Saturday nights? #couldnthelpmyself #alsowhewevilbitch #seebeckylooksbetterallthetimefromvanityfair 1d

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BarkingMadRead @TheBookHippie 🤣🤣🤣 1d

Clare-Dragonfly I was thinking of I Love Lucy too! 😂 22h

TheAromaofBooks So was Rebecca's intent to GOAD Maxim into murdering her ON PURPOSE??? Also, side note, I'm just not sure what I would do if my husband confessed to killing his first wife, no matter how terrible she was. I'm not confident I would be as “obviously I love you and will stay with you“ as our narrator is! 😂 22h

kwmg40 @TheAromaofBooks I would have trouble with that too! 22h

kwmg40 The doctor offered them cigarettes and sherry! What doctor would do that these days? It was a different time! 22h

Bookwormjillk @TheAromaofBooks yeah, I don‘t think that would have the same effect on me as it had on Jan. 21h

peanutnine @TheAromaofBooks yeah it seemed like Rebecca's way of taking him down with her, not realizing he would get away with it 21h

peanutnine The narrator is so desperate to be loved that she'll overlook some HUGE red flags. She's so worried about what others think of her, she can't imagine leaving him even for a good reason 21h

IndoorDame Totally agree about both of them! If Rebecca wants to off herself, go for it, but suicide by proxy totally makes her an #evilbitch And Jan staying with her husband who‘s perfect except for the whole I‘m a murderer thing is just nuts, like I‘m worried the girl has no basic self preservational instincts! 20h

5feet.of.fury I was so surprised by the doctor‘s report. What the heck? But, it gives everyone a good reason to believe the suicide… 20h

julieclair @TheAromaofBooks Yes to everything you said! Rebecca is evil and Jan is not a great decision-maker. 😂 19h

Roary47 Big reveals! 6h

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StayCurious

Shades of Milk and Honey | Mary Robinette Kowal

#Pemberlittens #JaneAdjacent ch.21-22: well, things are certainly coming to light now! First the sketches of Jane by Vincent and the revelation that she‘s his muse (oh my!) and then we find out who Melody‘s lover is. We also see that Jane is getting stronger in her glamour powers - she‘s a rare talent to only have to read instructions to be able to do it so quickly.

vonnie862 Her muse...that's kind of cute! I'm not surprised about Melody and Livingston. However, I am a little confused about the dream maze. Did Jane have an out-of-body experience? 1d

mcctrish Is it just me or did Melody know where she was ? She‘s a piece of work either way 1d

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willaful I hope this book isn't going to end on a cliffhanger. There doesn't seem enough time for a proper tieing-up of all the loose ends. 1d

DebinHawaii @mcctrish I also felt like she knew & left her in the maze path but maybe it‘s just that I dislike Melody so much! 😆 1d

mcctrish @DebinHawaii there could be some bias over here and @willaful I thought that too today, doesn‘t seem like much book left to wrap things up ( I do have the second one though, Book Outlet had a good deal) 1d

julieclair @willaful @mcctrish I abhor cliffhanger endings…. 10h

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Clare-Dragonfly

Rebecca | Daphne Du Maurier

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Add me to the list of those who just couldn‘t bear to stick with a chapter a day! WOW! I pretty much didn‘t see any of that coming, and yet it all made perfect sense. Du Maurier was a master. #PemberLittens #hashtagbrigade

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BarkingMadRead

Rebecca | Daphne D Maurier

Ch 25: short and sweet #roadtrippingtolondon #gottaseetheladydoc #whatcouldgowrong #hashtagbrigade #pemberlittens

BarkingMadRead @willaful @bookwormjillk @librarybelle @quietjenn @mcctrish @catlass007 @cuilin @dabbe @ruthiella @indoordame @peanutnine @kwmg40 @5feet.of.fury @roary47 @julieclair 2d

BarkingMadRead @thebookhippie @clare-dragonfly @aimeesue @rubyslippersreads @thearomaofbooks @kao @crinoline_laphroaig @elizamarie @daena @graciouswarriorprincess 2d

Bookwormjillk 🤣🤣🤣 2d

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dabbe With the greedy, creepy Favell on their tale. 😱 2d

TheAromaofBooks I do not know how you come up with perfect pictures every day 😂 😂 😂 2d

BarkingMadRead @TheAromaofBooks I‘ve seen a lot of movies, read a lot of books, and my Google game is strong 🤣🤣 2d

Clare-Dragonfly Yeah, I couldn‘t stop here 😂 1d

5feet.of.fury Beatrice saying “Rebecca wouldn‘t commit suicide! She‘s not the type!” …this isn‘t helping the way you think it is Beatrice… 20h

BarkingMadRead @5feet.of.fury 🤣🤣🤣 20h

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StayCurious

Shades of Milk and Honey | Mary Robinette Kowal

#Pemberlittens #JaneAdjacent Ch.19-20: So Mr. Dunkirk actually killed the man that married his (14!) yr old sister - that‘s a bit crazy. Do you guys feel this was a protection of his sister and family‘s honour, or should this be considered murder? An interesting dilemma. And Melody - Oy. What a jealous cow. Sorry for those of you who like cows 🐮

BarkingMadRead Anyone who marries a 14 year old gets what he deserves 🤣 2d

mcctrish I am amazed that my dislike for Melody continues to grow. She is such a twat! I was a bit shocked to learn Beth had actually married her tutor and I‘m not sure it isn‘t murder. Just because you think the man is beneath your sister ( literally and figuratively 😆) is that grounds to 🔫? (edited) 2d

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StayCurious @mcctrish right? And does the fact that it was in a duel protect him or not…pretty sure duels were illegal too. 2d

mcctrish Pretty sure Bridgerton says duels are illegal but honour code trumps the law? 2d

vonnie862 @BarkingMadRead I'm with you, anyone who marries a young girl deserves harsh punishment. 2d

vonnie862 @mcctrish gosh, me too! I keep disliking her more! And how she read that book without remorse, jeesh! Though I am curious of what that book says, lol. What does Vincent say in it? 2d

Princess-Kingofkings I can‘t wait for Melody and her mother to go to Bath. They would drive me crazy! I‘m not confident I could remain as nice as Jane. 2d

willaful I'm curious how he killed someone, even in a duel, and got away with it. Or did he flee the country for a time?

I can see how he wouldn't have looked upon killing him in a duel as immoral, especially given her age. but not telling his sister at the very least was cruel and horrible. Does she even know she's a widow? I guess she must... (edited) 2d

julieclair A widow at 14. Unbelievable. In my mind, killing in a duel is murder… although it‘s weird because the victim consented to the duel. So was it really a “suicide by dueling”? 2d

willaful @julieclair Yeah, I guess that's why I'm uncertain. It was apparently an accepted practice and the person consented. On the other hand, I think Alexander Hamilton was murdered... 2d

mcctrish @willaful he obviously feels some shame/remorse since he won‘t tell his sister. Does she think she was left? So she‘s internalized she wasn‘t worth it instead of being allowed to be outraged at her brother‘s actions #thesepeoplearenuts 2d

willaful @mcctrish That would certainly help explain why she's still so ready to be treated badly. :-( 2d

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BarkingMadRead

Rebecca | Daphne D Maurier

Ch 24: is Ben a witness? #whatashitshow #benisterrified #thatendedwellformax #soletscalldanvers #yikesthatalsoendwewellformax #ordidit #whoisthisbaker #didsheseeadoc #docbaker #wastherereallyababy #staytuned #hashtagbrigade #pemberlittens

BarkingMadRead @willaful @bookwormjillk @librarybelle @quietjenn @mcctrish @catlass007 @cuilin @dabbe @ruthiella @indoordame @peanutnine @kwmg40 @5feet.of.fury @roary47 @julieclair 3d

BarkingMadRead @thebookhippie @clare-dragonfly @aimeesue @rubyslippersreads @thearomaofbooks @kao @crinoline_laphroaig @elizamarie @daena @graciouswarriorprincess 3d

peanutnine Poor Ben, so terrified 😞 3d

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Sace Doc Baker!!! 3d

Bookwormjillk 🤣🤣🤣🤣 this pic. Does Danny think Rebecca was only in love with her? So many questions. 3d

julieclair I felt so very sorry for Ben. And yes, I do think Baker is a doctor and she really was pregnant. 3d

Crinoline_Laphroaig I couldn't help myself I binged to the end. 3d

BarkingMadRead @Crinoline_Laphroaig I did that days ago 🤣🤣🤣 3d

dabbe @BarkingMadRead @Crinoline_Laphroaig ... #ditto! 🤩😂😀 3d

willaful I was really struck by the narrator's use of “sensual“ to describe Jack, in a completely negative way. Her fastidiousness seems pathological. A murderer is fine, as long as he's refined. (edited) 3d

Aimeesue Sometimes I just want to slap Jack. Or punch him in the neck. Grrrrr. Poor Ben. He did just what Rebecca wanted, though, didn‘t he? (edited) 2d

Clare-Dragonfly Poor Ben! My Danny in the cottage theory is definitely busted 😂 I appreciate the irony that it‘s Rebecca‘s own threat that is making it difficult for Favell to prove her murder. (edited) 2d

Clare-Dragonfly @julieclair Agreed. Most likely pregnant with Jack‘s child, or at least she believed it was his. 2d

Roary47 @Crinoline_Laphroaig @dabbe @BarkingMadRead Same! I couldn‘t handle it. 🤣 2d

julieclair @Roary47 @dabbe @BarkingMadRead @Crinoline_Laphroaig Oooohhhh…. y‘all have given me the go-ahead to speed on through to the end! 😃 2d

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Daisey

Rebecca | Daphne Du Maurier, Dame

I haven‘t been listening to this a chapter a day, but I downloaded it over the weekend to catch up. Then I just had to finish the last couple chapters last night. Even as a reread, it‘s so suspenseful. I thoroughly enjoyed it and am glad I made the time to listen again.

#PemberLittens #HashtagBrigade #audiobook

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StayCurious

Necessary Endings: The Employees, Businesses, and Relationships That All of Us Have to Give Up in Order to Move Forward | Henry Cloud

Hello #Pemberlittens friends! I‘ve made the difficult decision to end our #JaneAdjacent buddy reads starting in May. Or at least to end my role in hosting them. I‘ve found recently that I‘ve overcommitted myself on Litsy and in real life and I need to step back. I‘ve so enjoyed our discussions and the books we‘ve chosen that have brought us back into Jane‘s world. If anyone is interested in taking up the mantle, you have my blessing!

StayCurious @BarkingMadRead @ChelseaM6010 @rubyslippersreads @mcctrish @Gissy @AnneCecilie @willaful @KristiAhlers @Desha @Bookwormjillk @PageShifter @tdrosebud @AllDebooks 3d

StayCurious @TheAromaofBooks @Librarybelle @DebinHawaii @julieclair @peanutnine @quietjenn @CatLass007 @AnnR @Larkken @Deblovestoread @SarahBookInterrupted @CrowCAH @liseworks @daena 3d

mcctrish It‘s so easy to do. I‘m so sad but I‘m so happy I got to hang out with you for a brief while 3d

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BarkingMadRead Awwwww that‘s a bummer, but I totally get it! If I wasn‘t already hosting a couple others I would take it over! 3d

Sace While I was not part of the reading I totally understand the Litsy overwhelm! There are so many fabulous activities here and it‘s hard not to overdo. 3d

Librarybelle Thank you for hosting this! I completely understand - I can barely keep up with all of the activities I‘m hosting and participating in. It‘s been a lot of fun. ❤️ 3d

Bookwormjillk Thanks for hosting! 3d

peanutnine Totally understand! Thanks for hosting for so long, we read some great books as a group ☺️💕 3d

Gissy So sad but understandable. I‘m always behind in my readings so I will spend these months to read all your recommendations😃Enjoy your reading time and enjoy🤗Thank you so much for hosting all these buddy reads 🥰♥️♥️♥️ 3d

willaful It's been really fun! I hope you can find more balance in your life; it's so easy to take on too much here! 3d

CatLass007 You do you. You have done an awesome job hosting this and so many other buddy reads. ❤️ 3d

IndoorDame Thanks for taking this on for so long. You‘re awesome! I‘m glad you‘re looking out for yourself ❤️ 3d

CogsOfEncouragement I have great appreciation for the fun way you host, as well as deep respect for this decision. 💟 3d

rubyslippersreads I‘m sad it‘s ending, but happy that I‘ve learned of so many wonderful #janeadjacent books. Thanks for being such a great host. ❤️ 3d

julieclair This has been a wonderful ride and I will miss it. But I totally get the overwhelm. I, too, suffer from what my husband calls “overcommitment syndrome “. 🙃 Thank you for the time, effort and heart you have put into hosting us. 😍🥰 (edited) 3d

CrowCAH Thanks you so much for heading up the buddy reads! 😘 Totally understandable about commitment; lots of book clubs! Take it easy! 3d

quietjenn Thanks for all you've done! Take care of yourself. 3d

daena Thank you so much for all you‘ve done! 3d

SarahBookInterrupted You did a great job so thank you for all the reads and congratulations on taking care of you! 3d

TheAromaofBooks I definitely get it!! Thank you for all the work you've put in on this little group - we've had some great reads together!! 3d

CatLass007 @BarkingMadRead Did you change your handle while I was on hiatus from Littens? Did you used to be @BarkingMadRuns? 3d

BarkingMadRead @CatLass007 I used to be BarkingMadRun but I can‘t run anymore so i changed it 3d

CatLass007 I get that. If running is something you enjoyed, then I‘m sorry you can‘t run anymore. But you must be pretty memorable since I was off Litsy for about three years. 3d

Larkken Thank you for hosting as long as you did! I found some really fun books through this group - even if I also often overcommit to joining groups.🥰 I hope you find some breathing room! 3d

Crinoline_Laphroaig @StayCurious After I finished hosting last's years #JaneAndTheExcellentReadAlong both here and on Instagram, I hadn't planned on continuing. But my Instagram friend Claire asked me to host another. I didn't post about #12MonthsOfJane here because you were already hosting Jane Adjacent and that's what we are reading. But if you're good with it, I'll use the #JaneAdjacent tag and start sharing for any #PemberLittens who are interested. 3d

StayCurious @Crinoline_Laphroaig absolutely! That‘s totally fine with me 💜 2d

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