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Going Postal
Going Postal | Terence David John Pratchett
1433 posts | 200 read | 3 reading | 85 to read
Suddenly, condemned arch-swindler Moist von Lipwig found himself with a noose around his neck and dropping through a trapdoor into ... a government job?By all rights, Moist should be meeting his maker rather than being offered a position as Postmaster by Lord Vetinari, supreme ruler of Ankh-Morpork. Getting the moribund Postal Service up and running again, however, may prove an impossible task, what with literally mountains of decades-old undelivered mail clogging every nook and cranny of the broken-down post office. Worse still, Moist could swear the mail is talking to him. Worst of all, it means taking on the gargantuan, greedy Grand Trunk clacks communication monopoly and its bloodthirsty piratical headman. But if the bold and undoable are what's called for, Moist's the man for the job -- to move the mail, continue breathing, get the girl, and specially deliver that invaluable commodity that every being, human or otherwise, requires: hope.
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Kshakal
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Keep an eye out @BethM … I sent your #cbbc package today and it is scheduled to arrive on Saturday! 😊

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Kshakal
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I sent my #hhs package out today and it should arrive on Monday, October 21! 🎃🎃🎃🎃

@wanderinglynn

wanderinglynn Yay! 🎃🧡 4w
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Kshakal
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Thanks for the fun goodies @BookwormAHN !! #cbbc

BookwormAHN Your welcome, enjoy 🎃 1mo
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Kshakal
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I sent out the #cbbc package today @BethM … it should be delivered on Thursday. 🤓

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Kshakal
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Thank you so much for my goodies @KT1432 … I love it all!!! (I just realized that I was so excited about the Reese‘s dark thins that I didn‘t include them in my picture because they were already in my bag to go to school!). Happy fall!!

#ffs @Chrissyreadit @Avanders

Gissy That coffee flavor...mmm👌 1mo
Chrissyreadit 🧡🍁🧡🍁🧡🍁 1mo
Avanders 😍♥️🍁🍎🍂 1mo
KT1432 Hahaha yayyy so glad you liked it!! 1mo
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Kshakal
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BarkingMadRead 😍😍 2mo
wanderinglynn Yay! 🎃 I hope you have a good place to stash it! 2mo
Avanders 👏🏼👏🏼🍁🍎🍂 2mo
KT1432 🥳🥳🥳 hope you enjoy!! 2mo
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Kshakal
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My #fallingforfall package is on its way and should arrive on Monday, September 23!! @Avanders @Chrissyreadit

Avanders Woo hoo! 🍁🍎🍂 2mo
AnnCrystal 😍💌🌱 pretty mailbox...I need to beauty up my family\'s! 2mo
Chrissyreadit 🧡💛🧡 2mo
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Kshakal
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I got my #cbbc package today! How adorable are those kitchen towels?!? @BookwormAHN @Mommamanzi

BookwormAHN Enjoy 😺 2mo
Mommamanzi That famous favorites looks awesome! Update us with your fav! 2mo
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Kshakal
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Stopped at the post office to send out my #cbbc and #autumncomfort packages… both should arrive no later than Saturday September 7th!

@thebacklistbook @JessieKB @BethM @Mommamanzi

JessieKB So excited!!! 🎉🎉🎉 2mo
Mommamanzi Girl, you‘re super on top of things! 2mo
Kshakal @Mommamanzi lol… it was the last book I read before school started it again! 2mo
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Kshakal
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I got my first piece of #litsylove mail!!

dabbe 🤩🤩🤩 3mo
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Yay!!! 😀 3mo
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Kshakal
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Thanks for all of the goodies @BookwormAHN … they will definitely come in handy with school starting soon! #cbbc

Avanders 👏🏽👏🏽🤩 3mo
BookwormAHN Enjoy 🧡 3mo
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Kshakal
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@BethM keep an eye out for your #cbbc package… it should be delivered on Thursday!!

BethM Thanks! @Captivatedbybooks I mailed yours yesterday 3mo
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Kshakal
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Thank you so much for all of the extra goodies @BookwormAHN !! I love it all! #cbbc

Avanders 😍😍 4mo
Mommamanzi Wow!!!😍📖☕️ 4mo
BookwormAHN Glad it made it 😺 4mo
BethM Woah! Those jelly beans look delish! What Re the little books? 4mo
Kshakal @BethM they are little books of stickers! 4mo
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Kshakal
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I am so excited that my #foundfamilyswap package arrived today!! @KateReadsYA @TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Yay!! So glad it made it okay!! Despite me spacing out about this entire swap 😂 8mo
KateReadsYA That is exciting 🤩 8mo
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BookmarkTavern
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*SQUEAK*

Soubhiville That‘s awesome! The Death of Rats! Squeek! 8mo
random_michelle (GASP) I love the DEATH OF RATS so very much! 8mo
BookBr 😍 8mo
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BookmarkTavern
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The Ankh-Morpork Post Office made a delivery today!

Soubhiville 💜💜💜 8mo
Ruthiella How awesome! 🤩 8mo
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Kshakal
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My found family swap package is all set and ready to send out tomorrow!! #Litsyfoundfamilyswap @KateReadsYA

KateReadsYA Thanks for the update 🤩 8mo
Kshakal @KateReadsYA the expected delivery date is Thursday, March 7th 🤓 8mo
KateReadsYA @Kshakal your match is gonna be soooo excited 🤗 8mo
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Robotswithpersonality
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I know I recently reread Snuff and Thud!, but honestly THIS is currently in contention for my favourite Discworld book. It's so wonderful to reread! Like an adventure that doesn't require a road trip, the sneaky thinking, the big ideas, the almost accidentally redemptive quality, the darkly and slyly and then broadly humourous, the smidgen of the fantastical that doesn't overwhelm with world building, that is basically just enchanting background,

Robotswithpersonality 2/3 but somehow how it all ends up being an open acknowledgement of a cynical worldview, of the unethical elements in a corrupt city, while also satisfying the faith of hope through people who choose to help others. Has a few touching/dark moments, but the overall feeling is not just fun, but triumphant. Pratchett's magic. 🥹 10mo
Robotswithpersonality 3/3 I will definitely be rereading the other Moist von Lipwig books (Making Money, Raising Steam) next. 😁

⚠️ Fatphobia
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Robotswithpersonality
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The correct cutlery...😉

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Robotswithpersonality
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Today's 'scratched my brain just right' sentence.

Karisa Nice way of saying that! 10mo
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Kshakal
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Thank you so much for the thoughtful package @Born.A.Reader … happy Jolabokaflod everyone!!

@MaleficentBookDragon #jolabokaflodswap

Born.A.Reader You're very welcome! Merry Christmas!! 🎄 ❤️ 11mo
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MaleficentBookDragon
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I got my third #jolabokaflodswap📦 plus a present from my mom.👩
Can‘t wait for tomorrow. I hope everyone is excited.

Aims42 Eeeek! So excited 🤗🤩😍 11mo
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MaleficentBookDragon
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According to my excel sheet there are still some people who have not posted that they sent their boxes out. I may have missed your post. If I did not like or comment on that post, comment below. If you haven't sent your package out yet you are living on the edge (you are welcome for Aerosmith living in your head right now). Post when you do send it out. And Harpy IS judging you. She judged me when I sent mine out too.
#jolabokaflodswap

BethM This whole thing made me smile. 11mo
Chrissyreadit mine is sent. and yea ear worm 🤣 11mo
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AlaMich Kitty looking quite judgey in that pic! 😸 11mo
ElizaMarie Oh Harpy!!! 11mo
LeahBergen 😂😂 11mo
Yuki_Onna Have sent mine and it was received! Also received mine, so all good on my part. That look!!!😂🤩 11mo
batsy Harpy 😆 11mo
LapReader Mine will arrive Fri 11mo
LapReader I‘ve got mine from the lovely @CarolynM 11mo
Gissy Mine sent and received. Received package from my match too. Everything was posted in Litsy: when I sent the package and when I received mine.👌💚❤️💚 11mo
Lizpixie I‘ve got one, still waiting on the 2nd🤞 11mo
Chili My package was sent and received. I received my package from my match. 11mo
MaleficentBookDragon @Lizpixie did your other come in yet? 11mo
Lizpixie Not yet unfortunately.🤷🏻‍♀️ 11mo
OndinetheSea I have sent out and received both of my swaps 🎄☃️❄️❤️ 11mo
kspenmoll I cannot find when I posted my swap- apologies. It went out in 2 separate packages via Amazon to @Littlewolf1 -Crystal I hope you got the packages! 11mo
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MaleficentBookDragon
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I received 2 of my #jolabokaflodswap packages. I also sent mine out. Since I didn't take a photo, here's a pic of Hades looking adorable and not letting me read.

Leftcoastzen 🥰😻 11mo
JamieArc Oh my 😍. One of my favorite pets growing up was a Maine Coon cat that was so black, fluffy, and lovable. 11mo
Gissy 😻❤️❤️❤️ 11mo
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dabbe 🖤🐾🖤 11mo
peanutnine 😻😻 11mo
Chrissyreadit 😻🤍😻🤍😻🤍 11mo
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Kshakal
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Dropped my #jolabokaflodswap at post office today! It should arrive at its location on Saturday! @MaleficentBookDragon

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MatchlessMarie
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Sent off my #JolabokaflodSwap package this morning. Should arrive Saturday. #JS #WinterGames #BucketList #ReindeerGamers

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Kshakal
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Thank you for all of the extra goodies @Mommamanzi !! I can‘t believe another round of #cbbc is done!!

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Readergrrl
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This is one of my favorite activities that lasts year round! Please join us for #LMPBC and exploring new book titles and genres! Lots of fun and low pressure reading! Go to @suvata ‘s page for the link to her Google Sheet of groups. Lots of room new groups and a few who need just one (or three) more to make a full group! Best Book Club around!

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Kshakal
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It arrived today @wen4blu !! Can‘t wait to open it it!!

@wanderinglynn #hauntedhallowswap

wanderinglynn Yay! 🎃👻🧡 13mo
wen4blu Finally! I was worried it would take another detour. 13mo
Kshakal @wen4blu 🤓🤓🤓 13mo
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Kshakal
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I love the fall/Halloween goodies @Mommamanzi !! And that pumpkin spice popcorn??? Yes please!!! #cbbc

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Rachiiebookdragon
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I mostly enjoyed this one.

I listened to the audiobook from BorrowBox, voiced by Tony Robinson, funny chap!

Read for a reading prompt

3.75/5

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Kshakal
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Thank you @Mommamanzi for all the extra goodies!! #cbbc

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Kshakal
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Both my #fallingforfall and #hauntedhollow swap packages are ready to go to the post office after school today!!

@Avanders @Chrissyreadit @wanderinglynn

wanderinglynn You are on the ball! 🙌🏻🎃 1y
Chrissyreadit 🎉🎉🎉🎉 1y
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Kshakal
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Thank you so much for my #thingaday @DinoMom … it gave me a much needed smile! ⭐️🤓⭐️

DinoMom Love your table runner ! 1y
Kshakal @DinoMom thank you… my mom made it! 1y
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Kshakal
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Thanks for the extra goodies @Mommamanzi ! #cbbc

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Kshakal
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Thanks for the extra goodies @Mommamanzi !! #cbbc

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Kshakal
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Thanks for the extra goodies @Mommamanzi !! #cbbc

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Kshakal
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Sent out my #staycationswap today… I t will arrive on Saturday August 12!!

@Chrissyreadit @DinoMom

Chrissyreadit 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 1y
DinoMom Yay!!! Can‘t wait to see everyone‘s packages 1y
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Kshakal
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Thank you for all of the summer goodies… I love it all!! @Mommamanzi #cbbc

mom_of_4 I love that coffee 1y
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Jerdencon
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Sign ups are up for the next round of #lmpbc
Here‘s the link https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10tI0EuSgqqxQgFpw1tCDfAqJMbfoPJiiXTgCVdYf... #
Or you can check out @suvata post
I‘m sticking with the theme of seasons this year - so group s for summer this time? Any interest? @Reggie @Deblovestoread @julieclair or anyone else?

julieclair I am still trying to decide what I want to do. I love our group, and have thoroughly enjoyed Winter and Spring, but for some reason Summer isn‘t resonating with me. 🤔 1y
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Jerdencon
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Sign ups are up for the next round of #lmpbc
Here‘s the link https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10tI0EuSgqqxQgFpw1tCDfAqJMbfoPJiiXTgCVdYf... #
Or you can check out @suvata post
I‘m sticking with the theme of seasons this year - so group s for summer this time? Any interest? @Reggie @Deblovestoread @julieclair or anyone else?

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Kshakal
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Thanks for all of the extra goodies @Mommamanzi

#cbbc

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Kshakal
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Thanks for all of the extra goodies @Mommamanzi … love it all!! #cbbc

BookLineNSinker I love Gevalia Cappuccinos! Delicious 😋 2y
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Kshakal
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Thank you for all my extra goodies @Mommamanzi !! I love everything and can‘t wait to try the coffee!! #cbbc

Mommamanzi Since I started teaching I discovered the power of a pen! Lol enjoy!! 2y
Kshakal @Mommamanzi pens have so much power!! Lol! 2y
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Kshakal
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My package is on it‘s way to you @Pageturner1 … it says it should arrive on Monday, March 13th!! Happy reading!!

#cbbc @Mommamanzi

Pageturner1 i‘m excited! thanks @Kshakal 2y
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Jerdencon
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Here are my choices for #groups
Let me know if anything sounds good @julieclair @Deblovestoread @Reggie

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Deblovestoread I‘ve read Evie Drake but the others sound great. 2y
Reggie I‘m good with any of them. 2y
julieclair I am actually reading Evvie Drake right now! Any of the others sound fine, but I think my first choice would be Meet Me in Monaco. 2y
Jerdencon I‘m going to pick Meet me in Monaco @Deblovestoread @julieclair @Reggie 2y
Reggie Secretly that was the one I was hoping for. All of you had a book I almost chose for my 4 books and this was the one from yours, so yayyy! 2y
julieclair Yay! 😀 2y
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Jerdencon
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There is still one spot for #groups - books for spring or about spring or taking place in spring - if you‘d like to join.

Link to sign up below

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080444aead2ca0ff2-litsy17?useFullSite=truehickl...

#lmpbc

julieclair This will be a fun round! 🌸💐🌷🌼🌺 2y
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Readergrrl
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Hello #LMPBC #Round17 #GroupA Excited for a new round! Here are some of my possible TBR selections. I have many, many more if nothing here looks interesting! I‘ll add bookmarks in the comments below.

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TheBookHippie It alllll looks good!!!! 🤣 I‘ve read none of it! 2y
vonnie862 Ooh this is hard...I vote for Daughters of the Deer or A Boy and His Dog... 2y
Pogue @Readergrrl I have read A Boy and His Dog, so I am open to any of the others. 2y
Readergrrl They are all books I really want to read, so no matter what, I‘ll be excited. I‘ll wait to hear from @Pogue 2y
Readergrrl Oops, I guess everyone did respond!! Sorry, I‘ve been reading and responding from my phone whilst helping to install a new wood floor in my house. Guess I‘m not so good at multitasking! @Pogue Just curious, what did you think of A Boy and His Dog at the End of the World? 2y
Readergrrl So it looks like Daughters of The Deer will be my selection for #LMPBC #Round17 I hope to get a good start today!! 2y
Pogue @Readergrrl honestly I found A Boy and His Dog to stressful. I had to read it in stages. (edited) 2y
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Kshakal
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@KateReadsYA thank you so much for the beautiful postcard, bookmark and sticker… it made a crappy day less crappy!

KateReadsYA Aw I'm sorry you had a crappy day! I'm glad I could shine a little light on it :) 2y
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Ruthiella
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This was my third Discworld novel and it cemented my love for Pratchett. This one works well as a stand alone. In it, con man Moist von Lipwig is saved from hanging by Lord Ventenari and subjected to an even worse punishment: he is tasked with bringing the moribund Ankh-Morpork post office back to life. Throw in Golem‘s rights, a little romance, and a lot of humor and voila! Pratchett deftly skewers corporate greed and much more.

#12Booksof2022

Vansa I LOVED this book.Practically reads as historical fiction for how the postal system is set up. 2y
vivastory Moist von Lippert. What a name! 2y
Ruthiella @Vansa I loved how pin collecting was a thing until stamps took it over. 😆 Let‘s face it, I loved everything about this book. 2y
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Ruthiella @vivastory Oops! It‘s actually von LIPWIG. I corrected it. If that name doesn‘t make you at least crack a smile, his humor might not be for you. 😂 (edited) 2y
Aimeesue MOIST!!! 2y
Andrew65 A very popular author and series. 2y
Ruthiella @Aimeesue I‘m so pleased to find out he appears in a couple of other Discworld books as well! 2y
Ruthiella @Andrew65 Thank goodness for the internet. I don‘t think Pratchett is as well known in the States as in Europe. I first heard of these books on YouTube! 2y
Andrew65 @Ruthiella Where would we be without it, it‘s our go to with any question and for information sources. 2y
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