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1/ for eternity? this is a tough, it's close, I guess I would go for stripes

2/ the last one I borrowed was a few weeks ago, Labours of Hercules (Poirot # 26), by Agatha Christie, 4*, an entertaining read

Twelve short stories by Agatha Christie where Hercule Poirot takes on his last 12 cases, each one gives a nod to a labour of (the Greek hero) Hercules. I listened to the audiobook, brilliantly read and entertaining.

Very good!

This turned out to be a series of short stories in which Poirot investigates a slew of smaller crimes from dog snatching to religious cults. They are supposedly his last cases before retirement. Not my favorite of his novels but still entertaining.
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I can always read an Agatha Christie book at any time or place. Her books are always comfort reads, and when I don't know what other book to read, I know I can always count on a good Agatha Christie mystery. I've been re-reading the Labours of Hercules, and it's been an absolute pleasure to get into again. Does not disappoint :)

12 short stories modeled on the 12 labors of Hercules. Poirot decides to retire after completing 12 cases that he is interested in & relate to the premise. I enjoyed most of these stories. Christie was still able to fit in red herrings, & it was refreshing to have mysteries that didn‘t involve murder.

Fun read for the holidays, nice to revisit old friends.

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Book has a mystery team theme (2 points)
Cover has number 12 on cover for 12 mysteries - 1 point for #ScaryScavengerHunt.

Total 4 points

Like The Labors of Hercules, the twelve cases Poirot must solve in this captivating collection of short crime fiction stories are dangerous, demanding, and positively ingenious.

Hercule Poirot solves twelve cases based on the classical myth of the labors of Hercules. Some cases are more interesting than others, but the audio was still enjoyable.

Found the most amazing museum yesterday in DC filled with all sorts of cool knickknacks, books, and secret rooms! You're encouraged to go in with a shopping bag because everything is for sale, and look what I found: 12 more of an Agatha Christie set I had one of already. If you're ever in the DC area you should definitely check out the O St Mansion/Museum!

The only other Agatha Christie book I've read is Murder on the Orient Express and I loved that one!
This one not so much...

This book had 12 mysteries crammed into it and I had a hard time keeping up, plus I wasn't a fan of all of the cringe-worthy descriptions of people

Are her other books better?? Recommendations?

The cover is not so cute, so got #Romeothecat in the pic 😂 #catsoflitsy

My Agatha Christie binge continues... These stories probably aren't the best if you're the kind of reader who wants to solve the mystery yourself, but they're perfect if you're just here to hang out with M. Poirot-- like I am... 🕵🏻

The big United for Puerto Rico fundraiser I am helping to organize happens this weekend, so I am a little bummed that I will only have very limited time available for #deweysreadathon. I do have some downtime today, so I have put together a very small TBR pile for the weekend. I hope to finish Practical Magic, dip into some Poirot short stories, & start my re-read of The Handmaid's Tale for Nov book club! #readathon #tbr #foliofreaks #screamathon

One of my favorites in a long time - and given my fondness for Agatha Christie and Poirot, that is saying something! I'd definitely recommend it.

I have so much I #wanttoreadinDec! But here's a start. I'm also still working on The Night Circus audio reread. So many books... and who knows what Santa may bring? #SeasonsReading2016 @RealLifeReading

Besides making sure all the squirrels knew we were keeping an eye on them, we picked up this old favorite at a local little free library.