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In reply to the discussion: What Fiction are you reading this week, April 7, 2024? [View all]hermetic
(8,449 posts)31. What the...
Ooh, I see. It's a cozy. Spencer Quinn's first novel in a new series since the meteoric launch of Chet and Bernie--introducing the irresistible and unforgettable Mrs. Plansky, in a story perfect for book clubs and commercial fiction readers.
It will be interesting to see where this goes. Mrs Plansky might be my new hero. I had to turn off my landline phone because I get 5 calls Every. Single. Day. from spoofed numbers. I read there's some huge warehouses in Guatamala or somesuch where these calls come from and I would love to just take a little trip down there, march in and show them it's not really a good idea to mess with little old ladies.
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I just reread it. Most memorable character was the snow. Deep freezing blizzard cold. And the hat.
cbabe
Apr 2024
#12
Good day. Yesterday finished the singe/songwriter Brandi Carlile memoir of her childhood, openly
txwhitedove
Apr 2024
#14
yes indeed The Bookwoman is a wonderful book. I recommend it to anyone I know who reads
yellowdogintexas
Apr 2024
#40
Tried his Arthur and Queenie series while awaiting the next Chet and Bernie
EverHopeful
Apr 2024
#18
she did not steal the idea of the pack librarians since it was a real thing
yellowdogintexas
Apr 2024
#41
Spam calls!! When you decide to go after them, I'll gladly go with you for that adventure. Grrr
txwhitedove
Apr 2024
#37
Trump rally speeches are poor in grammar and sentence structure, but the fictional lies just keep on coming.
usaf-vet
Apr 2024
#32
Bedfordshire Clanger Calamity: Albert Smith's Culinary Capers Recipe 4
yellowdogintexas
Apr 2024
#39