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It‘s been a while since I read this book where Queen Elizabeth “escapes” her handlers & duties for a bit & gets on a #Train to Scotland incognito in a hoodie in order to see the former Royal yacht.

It just wasn‘t what I wanted, which was a story where the Queen escapades and thoughts were the central focus. Instead, this was primarily about the supporting characters and their efforts to find her. Just not my cup of tea…

That‘s all folks.

I did enjoy this story quite a bit, I liked the mix of fact and fiction. Loving watching The Crown, this is a natural reading pick. I am not crazy about the audio. Usually I LOVE a British accented narrator but in this case I could zone right out and lose track of the story so easily. I even sped it up but still just wanted to close my eyes. If you have trouble sleeping maybe? 🤣🤣

I was driving around doing some errands and listening to my book. How did I live before ? 🤣🤣 last episode of The Mandalorian tonight so I am kitted out

I have no idea where I heard about this book? Here? A post about if you like The Crown read this? 🤷🏻‍♀️anyways I‘m currently listening to it through Libby and enjoying it a lot. Kind of fictionalized truth?

We didn't get back from the Lego movie till late so I didn't post till now. Thank you @Redy2trvl for all the fun things! That's one of my favorite Riiter sports and the books all look really good! I also like your card, I just read the book from that and it's so pretty! #cupidgoespostal2019 @BookishMarginalia

Not really about a #railroad, per se, but one of my favorite books of the last few years which features a train. 😋 🚂 📖 #ANewChapter

Unwinding with this adorable audiobook after a very very very long day or work and school.

#HeyJune #GetBack

This is a sweet & fun book about Queen Elizabeth 'escaping' the palace one day & all of the efforts from staff to get her back before it becomes a national scandal or anything happens to her. In the book she uses a 'borrowed' navy hoodie with a skull-and-crossbones to be incognito but I thought the pic of The Queen in a hoodie, driving was funny. My dish back when I reviewed it back in 2013 was Cheddar Cheese Risotto. 😋

#favoritetitle
#riotgrams

I started reading this book a while back, go side-tracked with another series but finally got back to it this weekend. It‘s a cute, cozy story. I probably would have enjoyed it more in winter, by the fireplace with a hot chocolate. It‘s fairly slow moving but the characters are well written and I really enjoyed it. It‘s a good break from the more fast paced books I have been reading lately.

#getmovin
#anthem made me think of ‘God Save the Queen‘ 🎶
I loved ‘Uncommon Reader‘, and the tagged book has been compared favorably to it... so on the #tbr it goes!
“Mrs Queen Takes the Train wittily imagines the kerfuffle that transpires when a bored Queen Elizabeth strolls out of the palace in search of a little fun, leaving behind a desperate team of courtiers who must find the missing Windsor before a national scandal erupts”

Finally warm enough to sit on the deck!
It was a very long winter. Glad it‘s coming to an end.

This is so cute and entertaining. 👑

Final #25infive total. I hope we do this again soon, on a weekend where I actually have time to read! This was a lot of fun! 😊
@Andrew65

Here's my total so far. Better than I thought it would be at this point of the weekend. I've finished one book and am on to my second! #25infive
@Andrew65

Saw this at used book store and I couldn‘t resist. Can wait to read it.

I had high hopes for this one but the pacing and style didn‘t work for me. The short and partial sentences kept driving me nuts. Looking at other reviews, it also looks like the book focuses more on the surrounding characters and their back stories than the Queen, so I decided to cut my losses early and just re-read The Uncommon Reader.

Another #libraryhaul that I didn‘t need. 😂 and due to all the swooning and fanning over Mr. Darcy lately, I figured I could rewatch this classic. 😍 I‘m partial to Matthew Macfayden, but really love this version as well.

This was a perfect read to finish off 2017. Light, funny & refreshing. A fictional adventure involving the Queen of England and a varying group of people from all walks of English life. In the end, it reminds you the Queen is a real person, with real life feelings. It also shows people from varying backgrounds & walks of life can find common ground & friendship. I recommend for #Anglophiles and alike. 4⭐️

While my husband FINALLY watches the last episode of Stranger Things, I‘ve started a new read. George is graciously allowing me to use his backside as a book prop which is quite useful. 🐱 #Georgie‘sGotBack #catsoflitsy #crazygeorge

I‘ll never be able to look at a pic or video of Queen Elizabeth II again without imagining her wearing a hoodie 🤣🤣🤣! For that, I thank the author. The story was so-so. I needed more Queen and less of the other characters. The reader was Excellent! If you choose this one, take the audiobook for sure.

Mrs. Queen Takes the Train
Evicted
Long Walk to Freedom
Young Jane Young
Silver Sparrow
Stories I Only Tell My Friends
All the Light We Cannot See

This was fun! #booknames @ScorpioBookDreams

I loved this book, implausible but totally charming. Excellent narration by C. Prebble. #audiobook #audiobooklove ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This was a lovely book that I discovered serendipitously at the library. I've been picking books lately for different challenges and haven't just picked up a book randomly in a long time. I had not heard of this book previously but it just jumped out at me and I was pleasantly rewarded.

Began listening this morning...so far it's a fun listen... anyone read this?

"Whatever she wore The Queen regarded as not unlike a uniform. She put on pearl earrings in the same spirit that a policeman did up his silver buttons. They were part of the job." ?

??‍♀️#LondonCalling #RockinMay #London #WilliamKuhn #HerMajesty #GodSaveTheQueen #BlameLitsy #RecommendsDay

Absolutely adored this book. The Queen goes on an adventure and uses yoga to navigate her way. 😂👒👜👑💛
@RealLifeReading #readjanuary #royals

Day18 #readjanuary #royals Here's 2 novels that give glimpses behind the scenes of royal life. Mrs. Queen Takes the Train has the Queen 'escaping' the palace incognito & having an adventure. The Royal Nanny is a look at Charlotte Bill (known as Lala), nanny to future Kings Edward VII & George VI. Both ended up paired w/ rice on my blog reviews-Cheddar Cheese Risotto for Mrs. Queen's cheese-living horse & Rice Pudding w/Jam for young royals. 👑🇬🇧

I have a London-themed wall-hanging in my bedroom and this book matches perfectly. As the people on tumblr say (or used to say anyway--I might be becoming outdated on tumblr lingo), this book is my aesthetic. I'm about 150 pages in and it's FINALLY picking up! It's a cute story about the Queen deciding she's fed up with royal life and wants to take a jaunt as a private citizen and all the hijinks that ensue.

If we're talking #planestrainsandautomobiles then I have to recommend Mrs. Queen Takes the Train. The story of the Queen leaving the castle and traveling incognito, it's light and fun and I loved every minute of it.

For today's #AugustOfPages it's #laidbackbook...it doesn't get much more laid back than the Queen of England in disguise, exploring London! This book is great fun!

My local librarian told me this was her favorite book, so I had to read it. I am so glad I did - it is completely delightful. The Queen inadvertently leaves the palace incognito, and her attendants freak out. She, however, has a lovely time.