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A Royal Pain
A Royal Pain | Rhys Bowen
1930s London. Poor Lady Georgiana-thirty-fourth in line to the throne-has nothing to serve her Bavarian princess houseguest, even though the Queen of England has requested that she entertain her. Then there's the matter of the body in the bookshop and the princess's unwitting involvement with the Communist party. It's enough to drive a girl mad.
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Allylu
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Finished this one for a #Bingo! in my #BookSpinBingo board. It‘s the first one I have done diagonally! These books are so much fun to listen to. The narrator is wonderful and the stories give such a great break from serious things. #118 #BookSpinBingo #21 #SERIES2021 #20in4 #FallIntoReading #SeriesSeptember

TheAromaofBooks Yay!!! 3y
Andrew65 Well done, a series I want to get to but hard to get hold of in the UK. I am slowly working my way through her Molly Murphy series. 3y
Allylu @Andrew65 I usually listen to the audiobooks. I want to read the Molly Murphy series, too! 3y
Andrew65 @Allylu That‘s the way I have done the Molly Murphy Series. Only read the first 4 so a long way to go. 3y
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CoffeeNBooks
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katy4peas Ooo I want to read this series! 4y
Eggs Love Rhys Bowen 🤗❤️👏🏻 4y
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Jgotham
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This was a fun little cozy read. I predicted the culprit but it was still a good read. I recommend it if you are in the mood for some easy reading with a non-violent mystery. Start with the first in the series though as this is the second.

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JenlovesJT47
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Book 2 in my #audiobook reread of the Her Royal Spyness series was another enjoyable ride. It‘s not as good as the first one, but almost. The narrator is excellent (RIP Katherine Kellgren) and I had a hard time stopping this and doing more productive things. 4⭐️

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Danay
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2020 #40. I‘m kinda into this series.

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Chellebearss
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This has been super fun to listen to. I love the Narrator (Katherine Kellgren) and the story is fun and full of mystery. #audio #15of2020

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Centique
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It‘s been hard to settle down with a book lately. What is it about funerals that bring up old family dramas? 🙄 I am taking no sides, but it seems that means ALL the people want to tell me how awful everyone else is.

Bah humbug. I finally get a chance to avoid the humans. This little book seems like it will do the trick. I can‘t do anything too serious or philosophical this week!

Ruthiella Bummer about the people around you! Enjoy your bookish escape! ❣️ 5y
Centique @Ruthiella thank you lovely! 😘 5y
CarolynM Yeah, it's pretty common, I believe. I'm sorry you're having to deal with it. 🤗 Looks like you've chosen a good antidote. Would you like to be tagged for the 7 covers thing, or would you rather be left alone for a bit? 5y
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Centique @CarolynM oh you‘re so nice to ask 😘 Yes please tag me - I‘m ready to think about books as much as possible from now on! 5y
JennyM Sending you love xx 5y
batsy ❤️❤️ 5y
CarolynM 👍 5y
Cathythoughts ♥️♥️ 5y
TrishB ♥️ I think a lot of family gatherings end up like that. Sending hugs. 5y
Suet624 Bah humbug indeed. 5y
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PathfinderNicole
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My #readinggoals for #selfimprovementseptember are to try to read at least 1 book just for fun a week. It‘s not a lot but between my son starts school Tuesday and he goes to an online public school at home so I‘ll have that plus my own online college class and I don‘t want to feel overwhelmed or guilty on those days I absolutely cannot read another word and just want to spend an hour before bed just playing a video game 😂.

OriginalCyn620 Awesome! 👍🏻 5y
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LibraryCin
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I really enjoyed this. I think I liked it better than the first one (at least from what I remember, anyway). There are humourous, lighthearted moments in the books. Though I am not necessarily a fan of some of her rich friends, I do like Georgie, as she‘s had to learn to be more self-sufficient.

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BibliOphelia
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I've had to read on my iPad as I am recovering from hand surgery and can't hold a book, and keep coming back to this series as quick light reads available on Libby. They're a pick for their easy enjoyment. In this book, Georgie entertains a troublesome Bavarian princess who turns out to be trouble indeed. The continued development of the relationship between Georgie and her love interest Darcy, while plotted a bit too patly, is rather charming.

DivineDiana Hope your hand is doing better! 6y
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Crafts4others
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Enjoying listening to the second book in this series. Instead of reading it I found this series is better to listen to it because of the hilarious scenes in it. Haven‘t gotten that far yet and don‘t even know who is murdered yet. So have quite a ways to go.

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thegreentealibrarian
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That one scene really angered me. I might still continue the series but it might be a while.

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CoCo_Chasing_Adventures
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Monday is tough!
Nothing seems to go quite right, I‘m late waking up to get my son to school, my to do list is 5 pages long, and my hair is not having a good morning. Days like this deserve #cozymysteries , pretty flowers, warm tea and a face mask. I can‘t wait to get home ❤️

OriginalCyn620 I feel ya. I think I‘m in for a crap day too! 😟 7y
Jess7 Pretty! 7y
CoCo_Chasing_Adventures @OriginalCyn620 sending good vibes and strong coffee! 7y
OriginalCyn620 @CoCo_Chasing_Adventures Thanks! Right back at ya! 7y
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SassyBookworm
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This was another great book in the Her Royal Spyness series! Georgie again finds herself right in the middle of a crazy murder mystery but with 3 dead bodies this time! You laugh, you get scared for what will happen next & you cheer her on for her triumphs. I can‘t wait to read the next book in this series and see what all Georgie gets into next!

#SassyBookworm 😏 #HistoricalFiction #CozyMystery

CotziasReads I love the audiobooks of this series. Was so sad that Katherine Kellgren passed away she was such great narrator 7y
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Pamwurtzler 😂 7y
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Pamwurtzler
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I read this whole series this year - they‘re really fun and quick to read, so I‘m going to call this the #bestsequelyouread for 2017. #Allthebooksof2017

CarolynM Have just dipped my toe in this series, looking forward to more 7y
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Pamwurtzler
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I do like this series. My favorite part is the subplot where the queen is focused on keeping the Prince of Wales away from Wallis Simpson. It's always lurking in the background of the story. #LetterR #LitsyAtoZ

rubyslippersreads The Queen vs. Wallis—sold! 7y
Pamwurtzler @rubyslippersreads oh yeah! It's all 'how do we keep that American harlot away from the prince?' It's great! 7y
melrailey I love these books too. 7y
Pamwurtzler @melrailey I just checked the 3rd one out of the library! Somehow my TBR grows faster than I can read. 7y
melrailey Ha! I‘ve been working through these on audiobook. My TBR does the same thing. 7y
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silentrequiem
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Stopping for lunch. Here's what I've been listening to after Packing for Mars. I adore this series! So fun!

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Amie
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Entertaining but I wish the mystery would have gotten under way a bit sooner.

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Amie
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Popcorn! My favorite snack 🍿😀 📖

#litsypartyofone @Ambrosnazzy

Megabooks Yum! 8y
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Amie
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Gorgeous weather today so I'm doing some outdoor #litsypartyofone 🍹☀️

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Amie
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I'm home from work and finally get to join #litsypartyofone!

Jess_Read_This Rhys Bowen is amazing! I love that series! 8y
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NovelGirl82
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I don't know what is wrong with me. I'm 10 days post-op. The pain is still there, but it's getting better. I've had a headache for a couple of days, but that's not too unusual. I just don't feel "right"; like myself. I can't settle in to a book to read, I don't feel like doing anything or dealing with anyone, and I just want to curl up in a ball away from everyone. This is one of those times I'd make a solo bookstore trip, but I can't drive.

Laalaleighh Have you considered trying something for short term anxiety? Those sound like anxiety symptoms to me (and I know anxiety) and it's not unusual to have anxiety symptoms after something traumatic (like a surgery). 8y
LectricSheep I agree with @Laalaleighh. If you have a followup appointment with your doc, mention those symptoms. 8y
ReadingEnvy Can you "go shopping" on your public library ebook offerings or somewhere like thriftbooks? How can you allow yourself extra self care? I hope this is temporary but pain medication may have a side effect. 8y
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Laalaleighh If you can't get short term anxiety Rx, you could try L-theanine, which is an amino acid that helps with anxiety or valerian root which is an herbal supplement that is somewhat similar to Valium. (Just check that it has no contraindications with your current meds) also there's a tea brand at Kroger that carries an anti anxiety blend tea that I drink that helps sometime it's called traditional medicinals. (edited) 8y
NovelGirl82 @Laalaleighh @LectricSheep @ReadingEnvy Hubby just called from the hospital to check on me, & caught me in the middle of a breakdown, so I had to explain. He agrees that it's prob a post-op depress/anx due to surg & meds. I'm going to try to settle in to my book again. If that doesn't work, I'm thinking audiocoloring or audiostitching may help. If all else fails- HP marathon in bed? If it doesn't get better, my follow up appt is 2/8. 8y
NovelGirl82 @Laalaleighh Oh ok! I'll check my drug guide and make sure there are no contraindications with my current meds, & get hubby to run to the store on his way home. Something natural for the short term would be great, if it will help. Thanks for the recommendations! 8y
Laalaleighh You're welcome! I hope one of those helps you! 8y
Laalaleighh Also, follow up appt dr. Should be willing to prescribe you something short term. 8y
Megabooks Yeah, it sounds like a reaction to pain medication. That always makes me extra teary/emotionally unbalanced. Good luck. Hugs!! 💕💕💕 8y
Amandajoy I remember feeling this way after I had major foot surgery. I think it was the combo of surgery + painkillers + being inactive. My Mom was taking care of me & she forced me out of the house once a day, even if it was just to take a drive (I couldn't drive myself or put weight on my foot). I think it helped & as I healed & got back to normal I started feeling better. 8y
LectricSheep Keep us posted on how you're doing!😀 8y
NovelGirl82 @LectricSheep @Laalaleighh @ReadingEnvy @Ebooksandcooks @Amandajoy I love you guys! Thank you so much for checking on me & taking care of me. I did make it through the rest of one book today, which is better than I've done lately. I stayed to myself most of the day, which I think I needed. I'm attempting to watch the Super Bowl with the family now, so we'll see how that goes. 🙂 8y
ReadingEnvy @NovelGirl82 Good luck! Hopefully some funny commercials! Fingers crossed! 8y
Laalaleighh Glad to hear you finished a book! Hope you start feeling better! Keep us posted, please! 8y
NovelGirl82 @Laalaleighh @LectricSheep @ReadingEnvy @Ebooksandcooks @Amandajoy I'm still not feeling all that great, and definitely not feeling like myself. Hubby and I are on the way to my 2 week post-op now, so I will bring it up with my surgeon & see if he has any recommendations for some short term options that will help. 8y
Laalaleighh @NovelGirl82 good luck with your appointment. Make sure your surgeon understands how this is affecting you and don't leave without something to address the issue! (This is really hard for me but I learned to do it bc so many ppl downplay anxiety) 8y
NovelGirl82 @Laalaleighh He recognized that it definitely could be an issue, so he didn't downplay the significance of it. However, they do not prescribe for that, so he told me that if it was not improving that I should definitely get in touch with my pcp to get a script, & that there was nothing wrong in needing to do so. 8y
ReadingEnvy Have you changed birth controls because I can't take it at all. One makes me super depressed, spiraling. Keep pushing back, you know your body best. 8y
NovelGirl82 @Laalaleighh @ReadingEnvy No, I had a total hyst when I was 26 due to severe endometriosis. I'm on hrt, but my levels are monitored. He agreed that this was probably post-op. If it's not starting to improve in a couple of days, I'll call my internal med & make an appointment. It's just so frustrating. I think I'm going to spend tomorrow doing some audio stitching & see if that helps. 8y
ReadingEnvy @NovelGirl82 that sounds good. Something completely indulgent in audio? 8y
NovelGirl82 @ReadingEnvy I think I'm going to Listen to Glass Sword, since I just got King's Cage in. 8y
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JenlovesJT47
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The second book in Her Royal Spyness series is almost as enjoyable as the first. Georgie finds herself entertaining a Bavarian princess 👸🏻 at the behest of the queen herself. Hilarity ensues. I love Georgie as a character and found myself laughing out loud on several occasions. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Recommended! #mystery

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JPrecht
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I forgot to review this after I finished it a couple weeks ago! I love this adorable series. This one started off a bit shakily, but once it found its footing it was every bit as delightful as the first book. They are delightful treats on audio.

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Crinoline_Laphroaig
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Loving this series! Georgie is awesome and plus another Darcy to swoon over.

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Kittkatt
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Library trip today! It's always hard to know where to start with so many new books to read...so I'll just continue with my most recent series, Her Royal Spyness.

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Crinoline_Laphroaig
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?"To her, “broke” meant going without champagne for a few days."

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Crinoline_Laphroaig
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"Thank heavens for my education at finishing school in Switzerland. The one thing I had learned to do, apart from speaking French and knowing where to seat a bishop at a dinner table, was to climb down drainpipes in order to meet ski instructors at the local tavern."

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Crinoline_Laphroaig
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Cupcakes on Audio, Georgie on Kindle, Yoga in Hardback.
#currentlyreading #photoadaynov16
#totalfluffandongoingyogabook
@RealLifeReading

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bandigiu
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This series is exactly what my brain needs to relax these days.
Also the audiobooks are narrated by the wonderful Kathleen Kellgren.
#cozymystery

SaraRosett This is one of my favorite historical mystery series! :) 8y
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Verity
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It's not perfect but it's better then a so-so so I'm giving it the benefit of the doubt as I want to read more. I like the idea - even if the "royal spyness" moniker makes me cringe. I had the culprit figured out in this quite early, but it scratched my Daisy Dalrymple/Phryne Fisher itch even if it's not as clever as they are!

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Verity
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Today's train book! So far it's fun and frothy and very readable.

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Gulfskye
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Seems like mysteries are my jam right now. Just finished A Royal Pain and I love this series. Not particularly believable but that's not why we read right? Fun bit of escapism and apparently just what I need these days.

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Fun, well done fluff.