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Discworld 05 - Sourcery
Discworld 05 - Sourcery | Pratchett, Terry
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peanutnine
Sourcery | Terry Pratchett
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Mehso-so

I might have enjoyed this more if I hadn't read it in stops and starts. But I couldn't get into the ebook version so I switched to audio through Spotify, but then I ran out of hours for the month and had to wait to finish 😅
ANYWAY the Discworld itself is interesting to me, I just felt this particular story dragged a bit. Looking forward to trying a different adventure in this series.
#OokBOokClub @julesG #SeriesLove2024 @Andrew65 @TheSpineView

julesG You finished it! Maybe skip a few books and join us for The Last Continent directly? 5mo
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peanutnine
Sourcery | Terry Pratchett
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Almost halfway through, I was having a terrible time finding the motivation to read this ebook. I liked the story well enough but I finally realized that the fact it has no clear chapters puts me off so badly!
I managed to find the audiobook through Spotify & I'm already enjoying the listening experience so much more! I won't have enough hours this month to finish the whole thing but will catch up with #OokBOokClub discussions soon @julesG

julesG Don't worry. The no chapters thing keeps tripping me up too. And then I end up reading the whole book in one go anyway and it doesn't matter. 7mo
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TheSpineView
Sourcery | Terry Pratchett
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I read this Pratchett book for #OokBookClub @julesG

Not my favorite of Pratchett but still enjoyed. As I stated previously, it reminded me of the movie Pink Panther. 3.5⭐️

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julesG
Sourcery (Revised) | Terry Pratchett
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Hello friends! Open discussion is in the FOLLOWING POST marked as a spoiler. Find the Sourcery post & tap "show me" on the spoiler tag to join in the discussion. Join in whenever you can! Today. Tomorrow. Next month! The post will always be up so just tag each other & we'll jump in to discuss with you. Feel free to chat about anything!

#Discworld #SirTerryPratchett #TerryPratchett #PratchettPosse #ReadAlong #BuddyRead #EpicBuddyRead

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julesG
Sourcery (Revised) | Terry Pratchett
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Welcome to the #OokBOokClub open discussion for #Sourcery feel free to discuss anything! Don't forget to tag each other in the comments so your friends can see your reply. Have fun!

#Discworld #SirTerryPratchett #TerryPratchett #PratchettPosse #ReadAlong #BuddyRead #EpicBuddyRead

julesG Okay, I'll start. 🤣🤣 Sourcery isn't my favourite Discworld adventure. Rincewind isn't my favourite hero. But, I love how he's bumbling about and accidentally saving the world. 7mo
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TheAromaofBooks This was my first Discworld book, and while I liked it, I didn't love it. So I was glad to see a lot of reviews saying this wasn't one of the best 😂 I did appreciate the humor and unique characters, so I'm excited to read more. 7mo
julesG @TheAromaofBooks Glad you liked it. 7mo
Deblovestoread I‘m the same as Sarah. My first Pratchett and it was ok. I am looking forward to the next one to get more familiar with Discworld. 7mo
willaful I'm not a huge Rincewind fan (nor is my mom, a huge Pratchett fangirl. ;-) ) so I suggest the newcomers try again, perhaps when we get to the Witches or the Watch books. Or Death, Death is great. Lol.

I read this last month by mistake and don't remember my thoughts much, except there seemed to be maybe some inspiration for “Good Omens.“ Anyone else agree?
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julesG @willaful I agree. There are some things that appear in Good Omens. But not only from this book, there are elements from other Discworld novels (especially the ones set in AM) that made it into GO in some way. 7mo
BookWrym The Death books are my favourite. Does anyone else here want their own real live luggage? 7mo
TheSpineView Not quit finished reading but close enough for discussions. I agree with everyone that this is not my favorite book. However, I thought as I was reading that it reminded me of the movie Pink Panther. Thinking specifically about Inspector Clouseau. There are some similarities between the two. Sorcery was first published in 1988 according to GoodReads. Which is after the first movie with Peter Seller's. I wonder if he drew inspiration from it?? 7mo
kwmg40 I'm still working on my reread of this book but thought I'd jump into the discussion anyhow. Rincewind isn't a favourite, but I love all appearances of The Luggage. The Librarian is also a great character. 7mo
julesG @BookWrym I'd love to have my own Luggage. 7mo
julesG @TheSpineView Now that you mention it 🤔 I see the connection. 7mo
julesG @kwmg40 Ook! 7mo
BarbaraJean This is my first foray into Discworld outside of Tiffany Aching and Mort, and I agree--not my favorite. It was fun and it made me laugh, but Rincewind felt lackluster. It took me until the upside-down magic carpet and the half-brick-in-a-sock before I was really on board with Rincewind. 😂 @TheSpineView The comparison to Pink Panther actually endears Rincewind to me a bit more! Maybe he just needs an outrageous French accent. 😆 7mo
TheSpineView @BarbaraJean Too funny!! 🤣🤣🤣 7mo
peanutnine Late to the discussion here but I finally finished a few days ago 😅 This was my first Discworld novel and I thought it was just okay. @BarbaraJean I actually kinda liked Rincewind at the beginning and then he slowly annoyed me more and more lol. @kwmg40 I also loved the Librarian - such a voice of reason! @willaful I definitely got some Good Omens vibes, especially the scenes with the four horsemen of the apocalypse 5mo
julesG @peanutnine Rincewind is not exactly a fan favourite. But there are lots of wonderful secondary characters. Ook! 5mo
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TheSpineView
Sourcery | Terry Pratchett
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#FirstLineFridays @ShyBookOwl

"There was a man and he had eight sons."

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TheAromaofBooks
Sourcery | Terry Pratchett
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Pratchett has been on my radar for quite some time, but I've never actually jumped in. So when @julesg said that the #OokBookClub was starting over, this seemed like a great time to give his writing a whirl. I enjoyed but wasn't mind-blown by this one, but the consensus seems to be that it isn't his best, and this was still an easy pick. I'm looking forward to working through some of these, as I found the characters, world-building, and humor ⬇

Librarybelle Nice! I‘ve yet to read anything by Pratchett! 8mo
BarbaraJean Ohhh, I hadn't seen that #OokBookClub was starting over... I may have to jump into that! Because I need more buddy reads 😂 I've only read Pratchett's Tiffany Aching series, and then Mort--and I loved all of them. 8mo
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TheSpineView Great job! Currently working on this book. Maybe will finish tomorrow. 8mo
Andrew65 Excellent 👏👏👏 8mo
julesG @Librarybelle you can always join us for a book or more 😉 8mo
Librarybelle Thanks, @julesG ! Maybe someday I will pick up the book… #somanybookssolittletime 8mo
TheAromaofBooks @BarbaraJean - Yes, and that group runs from the 8th of the month to the 8th of the next month, so if you want to join you still have over a week to read the first book!! 😁 8mo
BarbaraJean @TheAromaofBooks My thought exactly!! I just checked it out on Hoopla…😁 8mo
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BookmarkTavern
Sourcery | Terry Pratchett
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Mehso-so

When sourcery returns to the Disc, & throws the wizards all into chaos, what is a cowardly Rincewind to do but put together a ragtag group to maybe save the world? Or run away, one of the two.

A bit of a slow start, & a rushed/abrupt ending, but fun exploring the Disc anyway. I really found myself charmed by the side characters, & laughing at the cameos towards the end. Though I had hoped for more between Coin & Rincewind. 🌕🌕🌕🌗🌑

BookmarkTavern #PratchettPosse And I finished it on his birthday! #GNUTerryPratchett 8mo
Ruthiella I‘ve only read the first two books featuring Rincewind but apparently he inadvertently saves the world fairly often. 😂 8mo
julesG @Ruthiella that's his talent. 🤣🤣 8mo
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TheSpineView
Sourcery | Terry Pratchett
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#FirstLineFriday @ShyBookOwl

"There was a man and he had eight sons. "

#OokBookClub @julesG

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BookmarkTavern
Sourcery | Terry Pratchett
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It‘s #AudioAssembly time! 🖤

Listening to Terry Pratchett while I try to put this bread box together was not a great idea. I kept giggling and dropping the screws.

vlwelser 💕💕💕 8mo
julesG ?? I tried knitting a "not straightforward" pattern (definitely not complicated) and had to go back to count stitches several times. So, nothing too taxing while #AudioAssembling with Pratchett. ?? 8mo
mabell This was the first Pratchett I read! I was hooked 😄 8mo
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julesG
Sourcery: A Discworld Novel | Terence David John Pratchett
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Just a friendly reminder that we are setting off on the second round around the #Discworld today with #Sourcery.

Looking forward to our discussion next month!

PS: this book might work for some of the #52bookclub24 bonus prompts for April - I'm definitely using it for "desert you"

#SirTerryPratchett #TerryPratchett #PratchettPosse #BuddyRead #EpicBuddyread #ReadAlong

TheSpineView 👍💜📖 8mo
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julesG Would have tagged you all earlier, but Litsy wasn't willing. 8mo
BookmarkTavern Yay! I‘m so excited! (edited) 8mo
TheSpineView @julesG That happens some times. 8mo
Deblovestoread Sometimes it doesn‘t want to play nice. I‘m very excited as a first time reader of these books. 💜🧙💜 8mo
BookWrym I have hit the audiobook already and the narration is great. Read by Colin Morgan, Bill Nighy & Peter Serafinowicz. The footnotes have their own little jingle and I am loving it. Having previously read the paperbacks I am finding audio a delightful way to revisit. Plans for this read along will be whatever format I can my hands on. 8mo
julesG @BookWrym Same here. I previously listened to the Nigel Planer narration, but have the new one queued up for this round. 8mo
TheAromaofBooks Yay!! This will be my first time reading a Pratchett book. I'm so interested to try out his writing!! 8mo
willaful D'oh! I thought the discussion was this month and just finished it. I hope I remember something to discuss. 😂 8mo
julesG @willaful I'm sure you will. 😂 8mo
rretzler @willaful I finished it on the date we were to have started! I had totally forgotten what quick and easy reads these were. 8mo
rretzler @BookWrym Also loving that footnote jingle! I wish ALL audiobooks had that! 8mo
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julesG
Sourcery: A Discworld Novel | Terence David John Pratchett
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#OokBOokClub

Just a friendly reminder that we'll be reading #Sourcery next! Dig out your books, put in your library holds, or place your orders! Our Discworld adventure continues on April 8th! Woohoo!

If anyone wants to be tagged/untagged for future posts please let me know! Happy to oblige!

#Discworld #SirTerryPratchett #TerryPratchett #PratchettPosse #ReadAlong #BuddyRead #EpicBuddyread

BookmarkTavern ❤️❤️❤️ 9mo
TheSpineView 🤩🌞📚 9mo
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Chrissyreadit I‘ve not read any Discworld books- should i read The Color of Magic first? 9mo
julesG @Chrissyreadit No. Pratchett himself said to start with Sourcery and read the first two novels later when you know your way around the Discworld a bit. 9mo
Chrissyreadit ok- ordering now. 9mo
BarbaraJean Somehow I missed this post, but I'm seeing the tag pop up on Litsy and so I investigated. 😁 Would you add me to the tag list? Thank you! 8mo
julesG @BarbaraJean sure! Welcome to the #OokBOokClub. 8mo
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Balibee146
Sourcery | Terry Pratchett
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I really love Mr P'Terry! 🤣🤣

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Balibee146
Sourcery | Terry Pratchett
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Next up on my chronological re read of Discworld and I bought the #kindle version as well to switch as needed for my rubbish eyesight.

It's been ages since I finished Mort so I think I will aim for one book per month going forward.

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eol
Sourcery | Terry Pratchett
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We meet Rincewind again—a wizard who doesn‘t really do magic. Together with Conina, daughter of Cohen (who doesn‘t want to be a barbarian, even if she can‘t help it), and Nijel the Destroyer (who'd really want to be one), they‘re going to save the world from a little kid with a nasty stick.

“Talent just defines what you do,” he said. “It doesn‘t define what you are. Deep down, I mean. When you know what you are, you can do anything.”

4.0/5

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everlocalwest
Sourcery | Terry Pratchett
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Still making my way through Pratchett's books. Still enjoying them.

And yes, I did get an OFMD depression robe. Nothing has ever made me happier.

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Traci1
Sourcery | Terry Pratchett
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⭐⭐⭐
This is my least favorite Discworld book of the 9 or 10 I've read so far. It was simultaneously drawn out and unfinished.

#wintergames2021 +376 #mistletoemaniacs
1+15(tbr)+(4hourx9thonsx10)
@Clwojick
#wintercosy @PuddleJumper #wrapitupreadathon @keys_on_fire #averymerryreadathon @TheSpineView #bookspin #christmasfilms #merrybookmas #comfortandjoy

+320 #wgwordsearch (mostly for snow and believe)

TheSpineView Great job 3y
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PetiteMass
Discworld 05 - Sourcery | Pratchett, Terry
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Discworld is such a fantastically written series that is so in depth, every book adds a fantastic layer of detail

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TK-421
Sourcery | Terry Pratchett
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“With fifty years ahead of him, he thought, he could #elevate tedium to the status of an art form. There would be no end to the things he wouldn‘t do.” #QuotsyMar21

AmyG Ha. Sounds like my year of covid. 4y
TK-421 @AmyG Mine too 4y
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Mangelli
Sourcery | Terry Pratchett
Mehso-so

Another fun romp in the Discworld

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Lucy_Anywhere
Sourcery | Terry Pratchett
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Mehso-so

Not my fave Discworld book and definitely not a memorable addition to the series. Lots of trademark Pratchett humour but it lacked a lot of the satirical insights of his other books. Also, Rincewind is just not one of my favorite characters. However, it‘s really cool to see Pratchett develop as a writer through this series, and I love seeing the Discworld evolve and grow into the fantastic series I‘ve enjoyed for years.

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vlwelser
Sourcery | Terry Pratchett
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These are always very funny. I love the Luggage. I have read them all out of order and it doesn't really matter. The sad part is there will never be any new ones.

#BookSpinBingo square 4.
@TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks One of these days I'll read a Prachett book!! 4y
vlwelser @TheAromaofBooks You definitely should. But I wouldn't recommend starting with this one. 4y
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WeeWeegieBookworm
Sourcery | Terry Pratchett
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Next Terry Pratchett Audio hold is in 😍 steadily making my way through the Discworld

MariaW 😊 4y
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AbbaZabba02
Sourcery | Terry Pratchett
Pickpick

Book 33

Absolute power corrupts absolutely, especially in the hands of a child.

I like this book the 8th son of an 8th son is no mere wizard.

This whole mindset makes me wonder if there's any truth to the magic in the sphere world around the 7th son of a 7th son. My husband is the 7th child and a son (though he has 3 brothers and 3 step sisters so it probably doesn't count) not that it would matter anyway since we only have 3 daughters.

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uwak
Sourcery | Terry Pratchett
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Mehso-so

I think a prolonged break from Rincewind is in order...this book got quite a few chuckles out of me but I think it went a bit too off the rails even by usual Discworld standards. a shame, since I rather liked Conina and some of the stuff with Al Khali, but it didn't feel like this book knew where it was going.

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Smarkies
Sourcery | Terry Pratchett
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Quiet morning with a mug of tea and my #booked2020 choice for #makesyouLOL because Pratchett generally hits the button for me.
@BarbaraTheBibliophage @Cinfhen @4thhouseontheleft

Cinfhen 😊🎉♥️ 5y
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uwak
Sourcery | Terry Pratchett
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it's always a reason for celebration when discworld books show up at my usual #halfpricebooks stomping grounds.

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PickwickPlockPlock
Sourcery | Terry Pratchett
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Mehso-so

Just as expected I'm starting to find Rincewind tiresome. I found it interesting that Lord Vetinari made his first appearance. Coming up: a reunion with Granny, yay.

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RachelS89
Sourcery | Terry Pratchett
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Mehso-so

I feel like Pratchett took a hodgepodge of ideas and scenes from his previous 4 books and smooshed them together to make this book. It's not bad but it doesn't really bring anything new to the series. But even if it's not Pratchett's best it was still amusing and I liked the characters.

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AbigailDays
Sourcery | Terry Pratchett
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Mehso-so

Finished up Sourcery on the way back from Olympic today, and even my good mood from all the mountains and hiking couldn't make me enjoy it. The book started out beautifully, lots of humor, an interesting antagonist, but the middle went downhill. Two- dimensional supporting characters, predictable plot, and one of those "forget it ever happened" endings. Ugh! I gave it a so-so because the first half really was funny.
#extremereading #nationalparks

AbigailDays (Picture unrelated- visited Olympic National Park today! Way prettier than my book photography) 5y
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AbigailDays
Sourcery | Terry Pratchett
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Need some light reading for the car rides in between hikes. This is Mt Rainier, seen from Tolmie Peak. I've never been to the northwest before, it's so lush and green!
#extremereading #nationalparks #hiking #terrypratchettrocks

bromeliad That's the prettiest thing I've seen all day! 😲 5y
AbigailDays @bromeliad it was the prettiest thing I'd seen all day too! Glad I could brighten the morning. 5y
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GrilledCheeseSamurai
Sourcery | Terry Pratchett
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Because sometimes you just need to make the time for some Terry Pratchett. 😊

julesG Yes!!!! I Pratchett once a month and it helps keep me sane. 😁 5y
rachelm Looove that cover 5y
Oryx @julesG Pratchett therapy? I might need to try that. 5y
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julesG @Oryx Works for me. 😁 5y
saresmoore AGREED 5y
Christine I have never Pratchetted before but am increasingly feeling the need to do so, especially after this post and its comments! And yes, @rachelm , that cover is to die for. @julesG @Oryx @saresmoore 5y
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Branwen
Sourcery | Terry Pratchett
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"Do you ever understand anything anyone says to you?"
"No," Rincewind replied. "Not always. Not lately. Not often."

I love this series so much! Terry Pratchett's humor gives me life! ????

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Booksbymybed
Sourcery | Terry Pratchett
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Loved this one! Slowly working through Unseen University books.

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BooksAtNight
Sourcery | Terry Pratchett
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One of the many reasons I love Terry Pratchett‘s writing and the Discworld series in particular. Death is such an amazing character!

Weaponxgirl And he is quite right in that assertion 🐈 6y
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Jendjohnson
Sourcery | Terry Pratchett
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A bit of lighthearted lunchtime reading. :) What are some@of your favorite light reads?

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jmofo
Sourcery | Terry Pratchett
Mehso-so

I enjoyed parts of this book, especially the bit with the lamp and the wayward nature of inspiration but there was a distance between myself and the characters and the plot that kept me from really loving this book. A light and easy read.

jmofo @Graywacke I know I asked a long while ago, but are you up for some 6y
zsuzsanna_reads Definitely not his best. 6y
Graywacke Yes. Could be a nice holiday read. 6y
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jmofo @Graywacke awesome. I have an overdue copy from the@library so I‘m good to start. 6y
Graywacke Already overdue... you might have to read fast 🙂. I can start soon, but can‘t put much time into it for about a week. 6y
jmofo @Graywacke sounds good! 6y
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jmofo
Sourcery | Terry Pratchett
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#25inFive I woke up earlier than I needed to again today. Spent a couple hours reading before getting up for work. I had yesterday off which would have been great for reading but I couldn‘t focus well so I got a lot of little chores and errands done. Which was great actually. This book isn‘t captivating me much but I am hoping Weatherwax is featured in the next in the series.
So far I‘ve read 14 1/2 hours.

Andrew65 Well done! 👏 6y
MoniqueReads305 Good job 6y
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TCLinrow
Sourcery | Terry Pratchett
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Well I am one lucky litten!!!! Thank you so much @Caroline2 🧡🖤💜💚 One picture cannot contain all the awesome, spellbinding goodness of my #WitchPleaseSwap but I've been travelling all day today so a proper look over my treasures will have to wait til I've slept!
@monalyisha

Caroline2 I‘m glad you like it all! Don‘t forget to check the little rack macaroons as they‘re jewellery boxes! 😉 (they just pop open! 👍🏻) 6y
monalyisha OOOoOo! So many interesting-looking tidbits! What‘s the treat in the upper-right corner? Looks tasty (& perhaps dangerous 🖤🍎💀)! 6y
TCLinrow @monalyisha it was a little cake bar that was pretty tasty 😊 it was all treat no trick 🖤 6y
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Riveted_Reader_Melissa
Sourcery | Terry Pratchett
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Rincewind is hilarious as always, loved Luggage, the new barbarian heroes, and honestly 4 Drunken Horsemen of the Apoca...what was it again? What‘s not to love about this installment, except maybe the tiny itty bitty cliffhanger bit, oh well, guess I better just keep reading!😉

“No matter how far a wizard goes, he will always come back for his hat” 🧙‍♂️

#PratchettPosse
#OokBOokClub

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Books are dangerous, there‘s always more than you think beneath the surface! 🤓

Aimeesue Ahh, Sir Terry! 6y
Gezemice Especially if the books are magical. 😊 Glad to see you are enjoying Sir Terry! 6y
Riveted_Reader_Melissa @Gezemice Yep, I‘m playing catch-up with the Pratchett reading group. The witches are next and they are my favorites! 6y
Gezemice @Riveted_Reader_Melissa The witches are my favorites, too! Especially Granny Weatherwax :) 6y
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Riveted_Reader_Melissa
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🤪Just the right tone I needed in between sections of my nonfiction about Trump.

Graywacke ...love the luggage. His best character...ok, my favorite anyway. 6y
Johanna414 This just put me right in the mood for a discworld book! 6y
GingerAntics 💙💙💙 6y
Aimeesue I ❤️the Luggage. And I would like to sic it on my enemies. 6y
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Riveted_Reader_Melissa
Sourcery | Terry Pratchett
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In between my non-fiction reading, I‘m up to the next Pratchett in my attempt to catch-up with the #OokBOokClub 👍

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julesG
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I'm not saying Rincewind is a #StupidMan but he certainly isn't the brightest wizard on the Discworld.

#septemberdanes @Cinfhen @Kalalalatja

Kalalalatja 😂😂😂 6y
sudi 😂 6y
MayJasper I love all that is Discworld with the exception of Rincewind who is such a milksop 6y
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jillrhudy
Sourcery | Terry Pratchett
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Donated to the library today. #ookbookclub #discworld 🤩🤩🤩

Aimeesue How anyone can give away a copy of Hogfather is beyond me. IT IS THE BEST. (edited) 6y
Aims42 Whaaaaaaaaat?!?!? 🤩🤯 6y
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saresmoore
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The Librarian as trauma surgeon. 😢 I couldn‘t help but think of you when I read this passage, Moray—he really is the perfect mascot for you!

Moray_Reads I love this part 😂 (let's face it, I love all the Librarian parts) I've been nervously wrapping all my limited editions in bubble wrap and packing them. I could have used the Librarian on standby! 6y
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