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MaGoose
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Mehso-so

This mystery plot dragged a bit and was rather convoluted. I much prefer the previous Holmes and Watson novel I read by this author. (See my previous post.) I do like her portrayal of Holmes and Watson, though.

#mystery #detective #Holmes #litsylove

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MaGoose
Devil's Due | Bonnie Macbird
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Pickpick

Just finished this. Loved it. I'll read her other Sherlock Holmes novels, of which there are at least two more.

#litsylove #mysteries #SherlockHolmes

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dabbe
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@kspenmoll I can't thank you enough for the lovely get-well package. The books are right up my mystery alley (especially the SHERLOCK one, which I haven't read 😱) and will keep my mind busy. The pens are perfect for the lovely journal. The LUCY mug is sooo meee! (I called myself “Crabby Abbe“ as a teacher!) and the post card is hysterical. What brought me to my, though, were the worry dolls. I had no idea how much I needed them. 😅 ⬇️

dabbe I can't believe how this surgery has thrown me for a loop. I thought, “How hard could it be? I mean, I was jogging two days after my hysterectomy.“ I wasn't prepared for the long journey ahead to get it to not hurt anymore. It helps knowing you've been through it, but 2 years? 😱😳😱 These worry dolls have a lot of work cut out for them! 😂 Thanks again, Katherine. I'm so glad to call you friend. 💛💜🧡 3mo
kspenmoll I am so happy the box arrived- I was told it would be delivered Friday this week! Please know you contact me anytime especially to rant! (edited) 3mo
kspenmoll But I also had a big tear in a muscle under my bicep which needed a screw. That actually took longer than my shoulder , that‘s why two years TOTAL healing! 3mo
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AmyG Beautiful gift! Hope you are continuing to get better! 3mo
AnnCrystal 👏🏼🤩 Worry Dolls, I grew up with these little magical dolls 😍🤩😍. Sending you positive vibes, may your healing come swiftly 💝💝💝. 3mo
dabbe @kspenmoll 🩵👍🏻🩵 3mo
dabbe @kspenmoll Is it wrong that you just made me happier that mine was not as bad as yours? Thank you for making me feel better and getting me out of my so-sorry-for-me slump. As we know, there are so many other things out there to worry about. My dolls are going to be put to good use! 🩶🤍🖤 3mo
dabbe @AmyG I am, especially with the help of all of you! 🩶🤍🖤 3mo
dabbe @AnnCrystal I've been holding one in my hand ever since I opened them! 🩶🤍🖤 3mo
AnnCrystal @dabbe 💝😘💝🫂💝. 3mo
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Blueberry
Holmes Entangled | Gordon McAlpine
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Buenas Aires
Argentina, 1943

Sr J.L. Borges, 44, has completed his shift at the ill-organized Miguel Cané Municipal Library, near the city center, where he works
as first assistant.

#FirstLineFridays
@ShyBookOwl

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LitsyEvents
Time for Sherlock Holmes | David Dvorkin
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#NoPlaceLikeHolmes @Cuilin #SHPasticheBuddyRead

Hello, Pastiche-Sherlockians! We have some voting to do for the titles we're going to read! The link is below. All are welcome to join us! Just comment below, and we'll add you to the list. More info will be coming once the results are tallied!

Link to the survey: https://forms.gle/SXBadrcMfYGDfxP58

Skygoddess1 Voted! 3mo
dabbe TY! 🧡💜💛 3mo
dabbe @Skygoddess1 YAY! 🧡💜💛 3mo
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LitsyEvents
Time for Sherlock Holmes | David Dvorkin
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#NoPlaceLikeHolmes
@Cuilin @LitsyEvents 🧡🖤💛

Friendly reminder to get your nominations in for our pastiche #BuddyRead beginning in October! Please fill out the survey below by Sunday (tomorrow). Then, I'll have the voting survey out early next week.
Survey link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecT0ZHVYWiI8wqu2ePKW9x58srco0b5h655rlm...

dabbe TY! 💛💜🧡 3mo
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dabbe
Sherlock Holmes Book | DK Publishing
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Pickpick

#NoPlaceLikeHolmes
A visually rich companion to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle‘s legendary canon, this book aims to make Holmes‘ world accessible through infographics, summaries, and analysis. It does not disappoint. The book meticulously breaks down all four novels and 56 short stories, providing plot summaries, character bios, and thematic insights. ⬇️

dabbe True to DK‘s style, the book excels in design, featuring flowcharts, timelines, and illustrations that clarify Holmes‘ deductive reasoning and Victorian-era context. Two items of note: 1. Each story summary reveals key plot twists, making it unsuitable for readers who haven‘t yet experienced the original tales. 2. While informative, the analysis lacks the depth of specialized works like Leslie Klinger‘s THE NEW ANNOTATED SHERLOCK HOLMES. 3mo
kspenmoll Fantastic review! 3mo
dabbe @kspenmoll TY! It was such a fun and helpful book while rereading the canon! 💛💜🧡 3mo
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LitsyEvents
Sherlock Holmes Book | DK Publishing
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Calling all Sherlockians and avid Holmes' fans!

Announcing the first-ever SH Pastiche Buddy Read! To help us create the best buddy read ever, please fill out the linked survey below by this Sunday, 8/17. Once it's compiled, we'll get back to you with the details!

Survey Link: https://forms.gle/at4jEGUfar1g4xjq7

Tagging those who showed an interest; ALL are welcome to join! Just comment below. The game's soon-to-be afoot! 🖤

dabbe TY! 🖤 3mo
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dabbe
The Sherlock Holmes Book | DK Publishing
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#NoPlaceLikeHolmes @Cuilin

Hello, Sherlockians~
If you have been reading all of the weekly guides I've posted, then not only have you read the canon, but you've also read an entire other book! (see the picture above). I've linked the final articles below to round out this 300-plus-pages book if interested.
Link to articles: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TeuwNyclm7sltvUlnlgTUo-jrve5aKng/view?usp=shari...

Cuilin Thank you, I read them after I read the stories to make sure I was correctly understanding the narratives. Fabulous. 3mo
dabbe @Cuilin 🤎💛🤎 3mo
kspenmoll I hope you are ok with all the heat you are facing . Thinking of you. 3mo
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dabbe @kspenmoll Only 116 today. 🔥 Thank the weather gods for air conditioning! And thanks for thinking of me. Coming from Canada to this was quite the shocker! 😅🩵😅 3mo
AlaMich I love DK books! I think they‘re so well-done and very engaging. 3mo
dabbe @AlaMich IKR? I can't resist buying them whenever/wherever I see them! 😍 3mo
eeclayton Thank you, these pages have been really useful! 3mo
dabbe @eeclayton I'm so glad! I love the DK books and always have to get them whenever I see them! 🩵💙🩵 3mo
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Cuilin
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Daisey I enjoyed this one, but it‘s also one that I solved fairly quickly. The title and the initial details seemed pretty clear. I was in no way disappointed that there wasn‘t actually a crime. 4mo
Librarybelle I was not disappointed it wasn‘t a crime, but I was surprised by the culprit. I‘m not up on my sea creature knowledge, so I had no clue that a jellyfish could resemble a lion‘s mane. 😂 4mo
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Cuilin @Daisey @librarybelle When I saw the title I‘ve got to admit that I thought of mushrooms and wondered if someone would be poisoned. (edited) 4mo
eeclayton @Librarybelle Same 😂 4mo
CatLass007 I think anyone who criticizes the story because there‘s no actual crime is missing the point that everyone thought it was a crime, including Holmes. 4mo
Cuilin @CatLass007 🎯 exactly!!! That‘s the mystery. 4mo
dabbe @Cuilin @Daisey @Librarybelle @eeclayton @CatLass007 Excellent observations, everyone! To me, this story proves that Holmes isn't just a crime solver; he's a true investigator, and his skills apply to scientific mysteries and not just human malice. Perhaps Doyle is daring to ask: “Must every villain be human? Can nature itself be the antagonist?“ In the world of conflicts, we have human vs. human, human vs. himself/herself/theirself, ⬇️ 4mo
dabbe human vs. society, and human vs. nature. Kudos to Doyle for giving us one with nature as the so-called villain. Perhaps this “eco-horror“ story could be seen as a precursor to movies like JAWS or THE BIRDS. I found it a refreshing take and bold experiment in the canon. And I can't believe we only have three stories left! 4mo
CogsOfEncouragement I agree with you all. A mysterious death requires answers and SH gets to the bottom of the matter. Entertaining short story. 4mo
CatLass007 I may not participate in next Saturday‘s discussion. I am having surgery on Friday and I have no idea how I will feel on Saturday. But I will catch up and I will keep you posted. 4mo
Cuilin @CatLass007 Hope all goes well. Let us know. 🤞for a speedy recovery. Jump in to a discussion whenever works for you. 4mo
Cuilin @dabbe Yes, I love this take. More horror than cozy In nature do we ever fully know what‘s out there? I can see someone after reading this story, in the 1920s, living near the Sussex Coast going “well, I‘m not swimming today!”. 4mo
dabbe @Cuilin IKR? 🩵🎯🩵 4mo
dabbe @Cuilin P.S. I just sent you an email regarding the possible Sherlock pastiche reads! 🤩😍🤩 4mo
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