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Hi! I think my colleague contacted you some time back, hope it's okay for me to reach out again. I'm on the prоmоtеr tеam аt Juno Valentina and I'd want to say once again that I think you'd be pеrfесt tо wеаr our sustainable jеwellery!

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Who is your favorite Agatha Christie detective, Poirot, Marple, or someone else?
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I finished reading the Miss Marple books back in January and find myself firmly in the Poirot camp. I love that conceited, quirky little man, especially when he's bantering with Hastings.
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My thoughts when I read Murder at the Vicarage:
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Murder at the Vicarage was my first Miss Marple book. Admittedly, I think I prefer Poirot (at this point), but it was still a fun read. I loved the narrator, Mr. Clements, and the touches of humor. The plot was quite good and I loved the twist ending. I was surprised how little Miss Marple actually appeared in the story, though. I do wonder if Agatha set out to create a female amateur detective to rival Poirot or if she fell in love with the character and decided to write more books about her
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Does your reading slow down in December?
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I always find myself reading fewer books in December and turning more to short stories, which are easier to fit into limited reading time. Evidently, limited reading time also translates to less IG posting. I'm finally getting around to sharing my November wrapup with my one and only Christmas themed post. (We have a kitten and a one year old cat, which translated into the tree having to come down very early this year. 😉)
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November #bookwrapup
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The Duke's Children
A Pocket Full of Rye
The Child's Story
Murder at the Majestic Hotel
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The Prime Minister
Spider's Web
Duke of Pleasure
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The Door in the Wall
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Readalouds with my kids
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The Story of a Bad Boy
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Little House on the Prairie
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Skunk and Badger
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There were some great classics and some fun mysteries. Have you read The Story of a Bad Boy? It's said to be the book that influenced Mark Twain to write Tom Sawyer. My kids and I loved it!
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P.S. My kids and I recommend skipping Skunk and Badger. We definitely don't understand the hype around this series.
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P.P.S. Thanks so much to @claramckennaauthor for the gifted book! I love this series!
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Coffee and currently reading...

☕ Coffee: candy roasted almonds flavor
📖 Book: Nemesis by Agatha Christie

This past year I have really enjoyed reading one Miss Marple novel every month, in chronological order. The first time I encountered these stories was in my 20s, when I purchased/borrowed copies somewhat haphazardly and read them at random. Although this clearly didn't impact my enjoyment of the books (each one can be read as a standalone), it was really nice to park myself in St. Mary Mead and go through every Marple in order! Even when life got busy, this was an "easy challenge" that I was able to stick with throughout the year.

Thank you to @readwithjamie and @jaylamm.reads for hosting this challenge with the #QueensofMystery group. Although I missed most of the chats, I was with you all in spirit. 😄

Since I'm already feeling a touch sad to say goodbye to one of my favorite sleuths, I'm planning to reread the Marple short stories in 2023. I have my eye on The Tuesday Club Murders (a.k.a. The Thirteen Problems) for January!

#coffeeandcurrentlyreading - Birthday shoutout to @thelittlereadingmermaid , who started this tag! Hope you are having a great birthday week!

#VeryMerryHatmas - fuzzy turquoise beret

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Looking forward to the discussion today with the #queensofmystery @readwithjamie and @jaylamm.reads of this book What Mrs McGillicuddy Saw by Agatha Christie. It was originally published in the UK as 4:50 from Paddington. It is a great little mystery featuring Miss Marple with lots of red herrings and suspects. QOTD: Have you ever taken a train? The last train I took was to Sevilla before the pandemic. #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #mystery #agathachristie

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Last, Now, Next -

Last - The Family Remains by Lisa Jewell
This is the sequel to The Family Upstairs and I was hoping it would be just as good. It did not disappoint. I did have to go back and read up on all the people and happenings from the first book before starting though. If you’ve read it you know there’s a whole lot going on in those pages! 😅

Now - #1 Glad You’re Here by Walker Hayes and Craig Allen Cooper
You may be familiar with Walker Hayes from his Reels and his song “Fancy Like.” Craig Allen Cooper was one of the founding pastors of Redeeming Grace Church in Franklin, TN. The book subtitle is Two Unlikely Friends Breaking Bread and Breaking Fences. I love reading memoirs and of course the fact that it’s set in my home state is a bonus!
Now - #2 The Husband’s Secret by Liane Moriarty
This is my current buddy read with @heidi_reads. I’m not sure what to expect but I’m sure we’ll have plenty to discuss on this one.

Next - I have no idea yet. 🤪 I’m such a mood reader and also it can change depending on how my current books go. Sometimes I just want to read something completely different. I’m thinking it will be one of the books from this shelf. Any recommendations?!?

Thanks @heidi_reads for the tag. This was a fun one. Now it’s your turn. What are your Last, Now, and Next reads???

#lastnownext #lastnownextreads #lastnownextchallenge #juliawoodard #buddyreads #bookstafriends

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Miss Marple or Hercule Poirot?
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I am firmly in the Poirot camp myself. I just love that quirky, obnoxious Belgian. I particularly enjoyed the beginning of the series when Hastings assisted him with his cases.
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The first few Miss Marple books were only okay reads, for me, and I didn't really see the attraction of the series that many readers love. However, Sleeping Murder and A Murder is Announced have both been really good! While I still prefer Poirot over Miss Marple, I feel like I'm finally starting to enjoy this series, too. Miss Marple tends to play a smaller role in her books, but there were some really great characters in this one and an intriguing mystery. I can happily say that I figured out the mystery, but it was still enjoyable watching it all play out.
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We're loving all your photos of Acts of Violet by @damiella! 💗💜 Keep tagging us with #ActsofViolet and let us know your favorite thing about the novel!

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#MysteryMonday #MissMarpleMonday

This was going to be a #coffeeandcurrentlyreading post, but since it's after dinner, it became an ice cream cone and currently reading (and yes, I purposely matched my cone to the book).

My journey through the Marpleverse continues, one Miss Marple book per month. June's pick is Murder with Mirrors (a.k.a. They Do It with Mirrors), pictured here in this Pocket Books edition from 1973. Although I didn't read it in time for the #QueensofMystery chat led by @readwithjamie and @jaylamm.reads , I'm thankful to be squeezing it in before the end of the month!

If you've read any amount of Christie, you can't help but compare Miss Marple to Hercule Poirot. One notable characteristic of Poirot is his conceit, which is in sharp contrast to the more humble Marple. While reading and thinking about this, a particular interaction stuck out to me:

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"My, Jane," said Mrs. Van Rydock, "you've got a lot of confidence in yourself, haven't you?"

Miss Marple looked faintly reproachful.

"You have confidence in me, Ruth. Or so you say ... I can only assure you that I shall endeavor to justify your confidence."

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Can you imagine if that were said to Poirot?? He would have simply twirled his mustache and declared, "I am Hercule Poirot!"

QOTD: If you were killed tomorrow, which detective would you prefer to investigate your murder: an overlooked, but shrewd, older lady, or a self-important, but clever, older man? (In other words, would you choose Marple or Poirot?)

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Is school out where you live?
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We survived graduation last weekend with my oldest. My younger kids have one more week and then, we are finally going to be getting away camping. I don't think we've ever made it this far into the year without going out by now.
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Reading-wise, I'm missing the Poirot books. I started reading through the Miss Marple books this year after reading all the Poirot bokks over the last few years. The last few Miss Marple books have been good, but I still miss quirky, conceited Poirot. 😉
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Here's my thoughts on Cats Among Pigeons after reading it last year:
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I am continuing my way through the Poirot books having just finished Cat Among the Pigeons, the 34th book. It was another fun mystery with red herrings in abundance, multiple murders, and a cast of characters that all seem innocent on the surface. I enjoyed the original setting of a girls school in the 1950s. I'm not sure I've read a Christie with that setting before.
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✨𝘏𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘺 𝘚𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘺!⁣
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I’m getting a head start on #MurderMonday with Sleeping Murder, Miss Marple’s last case. This was the April selection for the #QueensofMystery buddy read with co-hosts, @readwithjamie and @jaylamm.reads
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I wanted to read Sleeping Murder because of the fascinating backstory. According to agathachristie.com, she wrote the book 30 years before it was published. She wrote it during WWII and stored it away in a bank vault for safekeeping until it was finally published.⁣
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Sleeping Murder is the story of Gwenda and Giles who move into their new home. Mysterious things start happening and Gwenda turns to Miss Marple to help unravel the mystery. This book had a lot of twists and turns, but I have to brag that I did figure it out about halfway through the book.⁣
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I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and recommend it to all Agatha Christie and Miss Marple fans. ⁣
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The #QueensofMystery buddy read will take on A Murder is Announced for our May read. If you are interested in joining us, please DM either Jamie or Julia.⁣
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💬I love watching the movie/television adaptation after I finish an Agatha Christie book. Have you watched any Agatha Christie adaptations? Any you recommend? ⁣

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