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Gatsby is keeping me company on the couch as I start another book.

I don‘t really think this was a thing in 1946, the not drinking when pregnant, much less anybody noticing if you refrained. I was enjoying the book but I think the author was a bit lazy about researching the setting, and not only because of this. It really takes me out of the story.

Love. Can‘t wait to read the next one!

A surprising strong woman led mystery novel. Years ago, I‘d most certainly would‘ve turned my nose up at a novel that is strongly feminist as this. A whole bunch of threads tied up really well.

This was a lot of fun to read because of the two primary protagonists: a young, ex-circus girl and a whip-smart woman detective with MS. Set in the 1940s, but with some more modern thoughts and attitudes, Parker and Pentecost make quite a team. While the ending wasn‘t “I didn‘t see that coming!” there was still enough doubt to keep my attention. I‘m looking forward to devouring the next one in the series! Fun reading!

Happy Halloween🎃
Hoping for a quiet night to read my holiday mystery.

Some spooky books that I may or may not read soon, who can say? 🎃 🖤 👻 🧡

Bookish Song Nr 40: Rebel Girl

This song is my Will/Becca song. Of course the tune doesn't fit the era the story is set in, but I still can see them dancing together. And both are rebels in their own way. Therefore, to me it's a match.

For the past few weeks it was this book I was looking forward to reading every evening. It felt like coming home, the characters became my friends. Will grew dear to me, and I couldn't wait until she continued telling me her story. Some parts I was able to guess, some came as a surprise. Now I have to wait until next year to see all my new friends again...

#catsoflitsy

Look what my dearest friend @fabienne.luethi sent me! 🥰❤️ Can't wait to start the book. And enjoy my favourite protein bars while reading 🤭 Thank you so much ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

I would describe this book as fine. It never wowed me, but it never disappointed me either. If you like mystery books, strong female leads, plucky characters, and LGBTQ+ and disabilities rep, give this one a try! I Read this for my out of genre bonus prompt for this year‘s #LGBTQBookBingo! #Mystery #StrongFemaleProtagonist #LGBTQ #LGBTQ2022

Wonderful introduction to Lillian Pentecost, intrepid detective and her apprentice, Willowjean “Will” Parker. With unique skills and a history of success in solving a myriad of cases, the duo is hired to solve the mystery of a wealthy man‘s suicide and his widow‘s murder. It is a smart setup. The characters are unique and the 1940‘s New York setting adds to a lively, twisty story. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This is a very well written, character driven mystery that introduces us to the wonderful Pentecost & Parker duo. Lillian Pentecost is an ailing detective who funds her Saturday sessions for women in jeopardy by taking on wealthy clients. Willowjean Parker is her young protégé with a circus background, a love of beautiful women, and a deep sense of morality. Here they tackle the Collins case: a dead husband, then wife, a medium … don‘t miss it!

#AestheticallyMatched #ReadingChallenge @Clwojick

The first book in a lady detective series set in the late 1940s in New York. The protagonist Willowjean Parker lived with the circus until the famous detective Lillian Pentecost hires her as an assistant.

Pentecost and Parker are hired by a wealthy family. The police can't find out how Abigail Collins was murdered in a locked room at Halloween. Ghosts can't kill the living, or can they?
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This has a classic noir mystery vibe. Set in New York City in the 1940s, two female detectives set out to solve deaths in the Collins family. It was excellent! I'll definitely read the second book. It was my January #BookSpin and #Booked2022 #MurderMystery @TheAromaofBooks @BarbaraTheBibliophage @Cinfhen @4thhouseontheleft

This was a fun, whip smart read about two strong women detectives who run a private investigator firm in 1940's NY. It was.really well done as an audiobook. Recommend. I am looking forward to reading more in this series. Can't wait to read the next book
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Christmas Eve reading. That‘s #GiorgioCat on the bed and #LexieCat lurking in the hallway. Happy reading, everyone! #CatsofLitsy

Perfect summer read. Reminds me of the movie “LA Confidential” but with LGBTQ rep and a lighter touch. So glad to see it‘s the start of a series too 👍🏻

I just received my book back after its 4-month #lmpbc journey. When I reread my inscription I realized how much has changed. I finally DID get a job last week, and we HAVE been vaccinated! That‘s a lot to celebrate.

So for my job, I‘m going to be moving to Princeton, NJ in the next few weeks! Any Littens in the area? 💗

Finally finished my #lmpbc book! I really enjoyed this more than I expected. I‘m warming up to mysteries 😝

This had great characters with complicated backstories. Great pick @LiteraryinLititz !

This also gets me a bingo on my #bookspinbingo board

Kicking off my last #lmpbc read on my commute.

I‘m spending a rare day at my office today (the first time since March 2020!) as much as I love working from home, I really did miss Midtown Manhattan.

This book was fantastic! It‘s a murder mystery set in the 1940‘s with two female detectives at the center of the story. It has kind of an Elementary vibe, if you‘ve seen that show. Two thumbs way up!

This is my #LMPBC book for this month. I mailed the book off yesterday and got home to find the dust jacket on my table. 🤦🏻‍♀️ I‘m thinking I‘ll just mail it back to the original owner. Is that you @Pogue ? @Annie1215 @LiteraryinLititz

#FirstLineFridays @ShyBookOwl

The first time I met Lillian Pentecost, I nearly caved her skull in with a piece of lead pipe.

Getting in a bit of #lunchtimereading today. #BookandLunch This #lmpbc read is pretty great so far! @LiteraryinLititz @Pogue @Annie1215

Thank you so much @Pogue for sending me an awesome extra book with the next #lmpbc book for this round! I‘ve been wanting to read it for awhile! Super excited to read both of these! @Annie1215 @LiteraryinLititz

#LMPBC @LiteraryinLititz look what came the other day! I have already started it!

Eeeeeeee! Excellent new detective duo of Lillian Pentecost and Willowjean Parker. I love the female, queer, and disability rep in this 1940s-style mystery. I hope the rest of my #lmpbc enjoys this as much as I did!! Can‘t wait to read your comments!
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Just to confirm, I‘m mailing this to @Pogue correct?

The weather‘s finally warm enough for porch reading! With blankets, still, since Olive and I like to be cozy. I‘m really enjoying this hard boiled detective novel about two women PIs in 1940s New York. I‘m trying to decide if it‘s too hard boiled to recommend to my mom...

If she dripped anymore with sarcasm I'd need a mop!
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A recommendation from @thegirlwiththelibrarybag that so far I'm thoroughly loving! #pentecostandparker #audible

8 books for January, 4 of which hailed from my #BookSpin list (which included the audio book of Winter by John Marsden)

I can‘t believe Giant Days is over 🥺
All in all a good month of reading - although I‘m surprised I didn‘t read more since January seemed to take an age!

While it won‘t quite fill the Flavia/Alan Bradley void I feel very deeply every January- there is a good chance that a new Stephen Spotswood book in October could become a bright spot! The bond between women in this book is 👌🏼 and I got completely outfoxed by the way it all ends (I did at least have glimmers of suspicion in the right direction)

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✨ I worked in pharmacy/retail when I was a teen so I would fall into the woman/not shocked but still horrified category

The first book in this series takes place when a woman is murdered during a party. By then Will and Lillian have a strong working relationship as lady detectives and Will is trained in a variety of skills including lock-picking, shorthand, and self-defense.

I liked the slight twists of tropes and the inclusion of a character with MS, which makes this book good for several reading challenges I have seen this year!

Was this a cover buy? Was it the opening line that sold me? (“The first time I met Lillian Pentecost, I nearly caved her skull in with a piece of lead pipe.”) or was it the endorsement of Alan Bradley on the back cover or the blurb - which proclaims a bludgeoning with a crystal ball as the method of murder...

I think I‘ve talked myself into reading this now actually

Loved this mystery! The setup seems to be a bit of a nod to the Nero Wolfe mysteries, including narration by the snarky side kick, but both the detectives are women. I loved the characters and the atmosphere of the 1940s setting.

An LGBTQ almost all female Nero Wolf with a sprinkle of Sam Spade (radio, a little less hard boiled), and a pinch of Sherlock Homes; I hope this is a series!

The tagged book is the one I‘d pick from this batch. https://lithub.com/here-are-the-best-reviewed-books-of-the-week-10-30-2020/