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I wanted to be prepared for today‘s discussion and planned to read the next Nancy Drew on my flight back from Scotland to Switzerland. But guess what, I forgot to download it. 🙈🙈🙈
I will participate tomorrow then.
I wanted to be prepared for today‘s discussion and planned to read the next Nancy Drew on my flight back from Scotland to Switzerland. But guess what, I forgot to download it. 🙈🙈🙈
I will participate tomorrow then.
#NancyDrewBR @Librarybelle
This 1960s version is a classic Nancy Drew mystery that combines over-the-top events with tap dancing and Persian cats thrown into the mix. While some “groovy“ elements may feel dated to modern readers, the page-turning plot and timeless appeal of Nancy Drew as a fearless and intelligent sleuth ensure that the story remains enjoyable for fans of the series. And I am a fan and have been since childhood.
I finished just in time for the #NancyDrewBR 😄
There was a LOT going on in this one, in a fun way. I took tap lessons as a child and remember being delighted that Nancy could also tap. But I did find the entire storyline about the cats a bit much.
It‘s time for our #NancyDrewBR discussion, #LittensDetectives ! There are 6 questions posted as spoilers that can be found on my feed, the book‘s feed, or by searching the group‘s hashtag.
I posted later than I had hoped—Zeke is doing better & is always hungry. Yay he‘s better, but I‘m pretty tired! 😂
Any other thoughts to share on the book, post below. Our next is The Mystery of the Brass-Bound Trunk (very different editions). More tomorrow!
6. I mentioned Bess in an earlier question, but let's talk characters. We see some more of Carson Drew, at least in the 1969 edition, and the girls really get to know Miss Carter. Any thoughts on the characters in this one? #NancyDrewBR
5. Let's think about the adventures in this book. Personally, I think Bess and George sleeping in the garage with all of those cats (1969 edition) is gross!
In the 1969 edition, Carson Drew defuses a bomb by pushing it with a rake...he learned a bit about bomb making and thought it might come in handy some day!
Any standout moments for you in this book? I did think it was creepy that Woonton could sneak around the house undetected. #NancyDrewBR
4. Both editions feature Persian cats and tap dancing in the narrative. Nancy also uses Morse code in the 1969 edition (my wiki sources are conflicted, so I'm not sure about the 1939 edition).
Links to more information, plus a Morse code translator, appear in the comments!
What did you think of the mystery or mysteries in this book? Personally, I'm still wincing over the number of cats in the garage thing! #NancyDrewBR
3. Controversies! In the 1939 edition, Nancy and George are drugged (this was removed from the 1969 edition due to protests). The 1939 edition also featured some discrimination in the text. As for 1969, which I noticed, Nancy mentions attending church as much as she can; criticisms addressed this in the story.
In addition, we've talked about Bess's portrayal throughout the books. Thoughts on her portrayal this time? #NancyDrewBR #LetHerEatCake
2. One wiki page I view indicates that the original story outline, written by Edna Stratemeyer Squire, was known for her more over-the-top plot devices, resulting in “unusual action, chapter climaxes, and various other events“ throughout the book.
The original story was written by Mildred Benson; sadly, I cannot find the revised author's name.
Would you agree with the over-the-top plot devices in this book? #NancyDrewBR
1. While there are similarities between the 1939 and the 1969 editions, the 1939 edition has Nancy on a cruise ship at one point and a close relationship between Gus Woonton and Miss Carter. The wiki pages I read for the various editions conflict this time, but it seems that Morse code only appears in the 1969 edition.
Which edition did you read? Overall thoughts? We'll go more in-depth next! #NancyDrewBR
Excuse me, sir? Who would ever think that would come in handy? 😆
I like this one, but they really need to leave Bess alone! Looking forward to discussing tomorrow @Librarybelle
Tomorrow is the day for our next #NancyDrewBR discussion, #LittenDetectives ! Did our heroine solve the tapping noise? What‘s up with the cats? Depending upon the version read, it should be a good discussion.
I‘ll post questions under spoiler tags early tomorrow morning!
Once again, Nancy has two mysteries to solve—a tapping noise in a house of a woman whose also had a number of Persian cats stolen (and let me just say, I cannot begin to imagine the litter box smell in the garage from the large number of Persians there). Nancy faces danger, and Bess plays Cupid. Secrets galore in this one. A fast read.
And please, let Bess eat the cake! #NancyDrewBR
I‘m guessing this sentence did not appear in the original 1939 edition: “‘That would be groovy.‘” 😂
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#Read2025 #SeriesLove2025
Book 16 finished last weekend for NancyDrewBR so I‘ll try to remember my thoughts for the review.😵💫I remembered quite a bit about this book from reading it in childhood so I know I read it more than once. I think I was drawn by the creepy Persian cat on the cover (a “titan” one to match Nancy‘s hair) & of course the tap dancing. There‘s quite a few thrills & chills in this one so spoiler alert for my comments below ⬇️
I think this has to be one of my favorites. Plenty of eye-rolling moments and a few laughs. As always, it requires a suspension of disbelief to get past all the coincidences and I‘m going to leave myself notes under a spoiler tag for #nancydrewbr discussion. We got more Hannah, and more Carson Drew and the boyfriends than usual and the boys were delightful. Definitely entertaining and worth the time spent reading.
@bookandbedandtea I was willing to let Nancy slide visiting someone‘s home at 9:00 PM in The Haunted Bridge. And I recall in The Mystery of the Ivory Charm, she interrupted someone‘s dinner at a restaurant. BUT calling on the phone after 11:00 PM? 😱 No No No No! I think we found the one thing that Nancy is NOT perfect at! 😂
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You know it‘s going to be a good Nancy Drew when this is the opening illustration. 🤣🤣
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I find this to be one of the more unattractive Nancy Drew covers. #NancyDrewBR
I‘m going to see if I can track down a copy of the 1930s version of this book to see what the differences are. This one seemed a bit disjointed to me, but it has lots of Persian cats so it has that going for it! 😁 Is anyone keeping track of how many times Nancy almost dies or gets seriously injured in these books? 😆 So fun. 🐈⬛
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The terminology being used is so cringey. I know it‘s time period “appropriate”, but damn.
#Naturalitsy #MidWinterSolace #HyggeHourReadathon
Hanging out with Nancy & crew for #NancyDrewBR durung #HyggeHour tonight with herbal tea & a little chocolate.
Mood is just not ready for yet another Monday & busy work week😵💫but I‘m glad to ease into it with this quiet hour.
And just like that, we‘re two weeks away from our next #NancyDrewBR discussion, #LittenDetectives !
Has anyone tapped their way into this month‘s reading yet? I have it slated to read next weekend. I‘m not graceful, so no tap dancing at my house (unless you count my cats tripping me and making me tap dance to stay upright!).
Looking forward to our discussion!
Repost for @Librarybelle
February‘s book, depending upon the version you read, may or may not feature Nancy in a tap dancing contest. But, the 1939 & the 1969 editions involve cats and tapping sounds of sorts. Will Nancy tap her way to solve the mystery?
Discussion on February 15th. If you would like to be added or removed from the tag list, let me know! #NancyDrewBR
Original post - https://www.litsy.com/web/post/2829840
Great discussion for The Haunted Bridge, #LittenDetectives ! Feel free to keep chatting!
February‘s book, depending upon the version you read, may or may not feature Nancy in a tap dancing contest. But, the 1939 & the 1969 editions involve cats and tapping sounds of sorts. Will Nancy tap her way to solve the mystery?
Discussion on February 15th. If you would like to be added or removed from the tag list, let me know! #NancyDrewBR
3✨ Nancy is trying to find a mysterious tapper at Miss Carter‘s home. The frail former actress breeds cats and sadly notices that they are being stolen as well. A lot is happening in the mystery department here, and there is a lot Nancy is doing too. Including a performance where she is tap dancing. #SeriesLove #20in4 @Andrew65 @TheSpineView #CatsofLitsy
Hmmm… maybe they just like mysteries. Lol 🐶🐶🥰💛 🎲and Domino (why is there no Domino emoji?)
Lol this is why they never appear on Litsy. They never stay still! Domino and Dice hanging with me while I read this evening. 🐶🥰💛
Ummm I think he wants me to put the book down and pet him (Cat tail bookmark) #CatsofLitsy
Yesterday, was quite a busy day for me. So I didn‘t get as much read. Swim class for kiddos, my niece came back from her honeymoon and told me all about Hawaii, and it was one of my besties birthdays! I did finish my #LitsySciFiBookClub story and reviewed it, and read my serial reads. Early this morning I caught up my Tress pages and tried to do the same for the tagged. Today my goal is to catch up! #JubilantJuly @Andrew65 @TheSpineView
Another successful day for #JubilantJuly Tomorrow I should finish a week of Bible reading. I‘m 74% done with #LitsySciFiBookClub to hopefully finish today. I started 2 more physical reads. The Manga I‘m planning to finish today. Still love Tress and glad I‘m reading it slowly. @Andrew65 @TheSpineView
Quite an inventive clue for this one, but that's what I really loved about it.
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Mysterious tapping and a cat thief plague a sweet old woman. Nancy‘s on the case!
On a side note, I‘m not a huge fan of these style of covers - they just doesn‘t seem as attractive as the covers of the first several books.
Another Nancy Drew book finished and I really enjoyed it! It's been fun reading this series for the first time while my mom is revisiting it 😊
6/25 #bookspinbingo
#OWLsReadingChallenge : yellow cover
3rd book for #SeriesRead2022 @TheSpineView
A night of reading is the best kind of night 📚🌠📚
Number 16 down for #nancydrewchallenge !
Other than the weird, kind of creepy cover this is a good one. Nancy and the gang are after a catnapper, who may or may not be the mysterious tapper running amok in the house of an aging actress. Mystery and hi-jinx ensue.
Then she saw why Nancy stopped so abruptly. An exquisite Persian kitten was wobbling across the road! “Oh!” Bess cried out. “I‘m glad you didn‘t hit the poor thing. Isn‘t it #darling?”
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Late post today! We‘ve reached the part of #novemberbythenumbers where I will just be pulling books out of my Nancy Drew collection. #sixteen
Classic Nancy Drew - three suspects, life threatening situations, non-threatening boyfriends and good friends.