pickI liked this one more than the other ones so far. Even though there have been subplots again, this time it made more sense how they ended up being entangled with each other. Ned doesn‘t feel that needy like in the previous story. But I found the ending quite abrupt.
Enjoying the summer that finally arrived in Switzerland - enjoying it with the next Nancy Drew mystery.
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Read for #NancyDrewBR I‘m behind on reviews & while I finished this a couple of weeks ago, I never even made it to the discussion. This wasn‘t my favorite of the books so far, but a soft pick for nostalgia. As usual, there are a couple of mysteries to solve that coincidently link together. And this is the 2nd time Nancy identifies & solves mail fraud so maybe a career option is the USPS—at least if she doesn‘t ⬇️
pickFinally got a chance to read this month‘s Nancy Drew pick!
This one has Nancy all over the place. The mystery was interesting but it was her basically just knowing who the bad guy was and following him around unable to find him.
Also I was trying to understand the football game. Back in the day did the quarterback also kick the ball?
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so-so3✨Not a favorite, but a good mystery just the same. Nancy gets a mysterious letter from Britain to find she is not the only Nancy Drew. The other Nancy just inherited a fortune, and it‘s up to our Nancy to find her. #NancyDrewBR @Librarybelle
#HyggeHourReadathon
Trying to stay awake for #HyggeHour & finish Nancy Drew for #NancyDrewBR & start Trixie for #BobWhiteBuddies but we‘ll see how far I get. I pretty much slept the weekend away trying to get over my relapse or whatever new crud I picked up & get ready for another busy work week. At least I don‘t need to get on a plane.
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Not one of my favorite Nancy titles as this was just too convoluted. I did enjoy reading how Nancy and her friends participated in college life with Ned and their dates.
pickAnother fun outing with Nancy Drew. I didn't like it as much as others, but still found it entertaining.
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pickI am enjoying rereading the ND canon in correct order, but this one fell kind of flat for me. There were too many times I really had to suspend my disbelief (like how does the other Miss Drew just “happen“ to be at the same college as Ned?), and I think a new ND trope should be added: how many times is Nancy's father called away just when Nancy is in the most danger? Overall, though, a fun, light read and pick.
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#LittenDetectives : It‘s #NancyDrewBR time!
I posted 5 questions as spoilers. You can find them on my feed, the book‘s feed, or searching for the hashtags.
Did the length of this one seem shorter than the others we‘ve read so far? The pagination was different than the other ebook copies I read. It could be the version issue, but I was just curious.
I‘ll post the graphic for next month‘s book The Sign of the Twisted Candles tomorrow! Thanks!!
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In 1968, Ned as the quarterback kicks the ball on fourth down. The question posed by some Littens...is this allowed?
I did a little bit of digging, and what I found so far is it was and was common in the 1920s and 1930s! Passing did not become popular until the late 1920s, when the shape of the football changed. Anyone with more knowledge please let us know! #NancyDrewBR #LittenDetectives
4. Let's talk characters! We see a little of George and Bess (1968 at least). There's Ned, & in 1932 Helen appears! In 1968 Hannah Gruen has more of an appearance in the story.
Anything to add about the characters? What did you think of the “bad guy“ character & any of the characters introduced in the novel?
Confession: The bad guy's initial description in 1968 made me think of the Man in the Yellow Hat! Haha #NancyDrewBR #LittenDetectives
3. Thinking of adventurous episodes in this book, they seemed more psychological than dangerous, with the bad guy (Edgar Nixon 1968) being one step ahead of her...at least to me!
However, Nancy unwittingly becomes entangled in a Lonely Hearts Club mail scheme, and she does track down the lost mail and Nancy Smith Drew. She also faces the awful Mrs. Skeets.
What do you think of her adventures this time? #NancyDrewBR #LittenDetectives
2. Nancy is juggling a couple of mysteries, as well as preparing to see Ned at Emerson! How does she do it?!?!
Let's think about the overall plot of the book. In part, there is a carryover from last month's book and the postal service. Nancy violates regulations inviting Ira into her home to rest! Nancy also faces danger but no #NancyNogginKnockout .
How does this one compare to the rest of the books so far? #NancyDrewBR #LittenDetectives
1. Once again, there are some differences between the 1932 and 1968 edition. In 1932, Nancy helps Ira Dixon, whereas the last name is changed to Nixon for the 1968 edition. A few scenes were cut from the 1932 for 1968--a snow storm for instance, and in 1968, Nancy is attacked in an airport.
Which edition did you read this month? #NancyDrewBR #LittenDetectives
pickWhile I did enjoy this one, my big take away, unfortunately, is why isn't Nancy in college?! Why is she just *visiting* a college? She's smarter than all those college boys! (Obviously, I know the reason why, but still. Sigh.)
pickMy daughter earned a few ND‘s from library summer reading programs gone by. Mystery number 8 is one she has on her shelf. I finished it today and look forward to the #NancyDrewBR discussion on Saturday. I enjoyed this one.
pickWho would have thought a mysterious letter would cause so many issues??? Nancy breaks a postal regulation, is followed and attacked, and also has an altercation with a woman. Plus, she has to cheer on Ned at the football game! I‘m so loving the #NancyDrewBR ! Discussion on the 15th!
#Xander #CatsOfLitsy
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Oh, George! 😆
pickCan‘t wait for the discussion for this one. These earlier books are so much better than the later ones (IMO).
No #NancyNogginKnockout in this one but there was a knockout.
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pickI almost forgot about this! As per usual, Nancy risks bodily harm to investigate a mystery that magically falls in her lap. Our plucky girl detective won‘t be deterred from her quest by anything! I enjoyed this more than I expected, but I wish we‘d had a little more Bess and George. Ned does get a bit more time on page, but now I have to look up 1930s/1960s football rules. Were QBs also kickers back then? 🤔 #nancydrewbr #enquiringminds
#Naturalitsy #HyggeHourReadathon
Starting my #HyggeHour early as I need to leave my house at 4:15 AM for an early flight to Hilo. Spending it with Nancy Drew. No snack tonight & drinking lemonade, not shown.
Mood is tired & a little anxious as I always get worried about making early flights. On the plus side, I took a shower, so feeling clean & mango-coconut scented & despite still not having much of a voice, I‘m feeling somewhat better.😷💛
#weeklyforecast
Buddy reads: top row. Plan to read assigned chapters.
Bottom row: #readyourkindle #audiblemystery #camplitsy24
#LittenDetectives : We are two weeks away from our next #NancyDrewBR discussion! What happens when Nancy receives a mysterious letter? Let‘s find out!
Questions will be posted on June 15th!
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Great discussion for The Clue in the Diary! If you haven‘t had a chance to participate, feel free whenever you are able!
Can you believe, #LittenDetectives , that we are on book 8 in the Nancy Drew series?
Nancy receives a letter that leads her on another sleuthing adventure. #NancyDrewBR
Discussion will be June 15th. All are welcome! If you would like to be added or removed from the tag list, let me know!!
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pickSpending the afternoon with Nancy Drew and her gang was such a relaxing throwback! #scarathlon #skeletoncrew @Emilymdxn
I filled in 4 more slots in the #192025 challenge in May! @Librarybelle
pickThis is a low pick, as the plot is rather implausible. However, rereading it reminded me of why I loved this series so much when I was young.
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#Magnificent May @Andrew65
#192025 #1932 @Librarybelle
Sometimes I like throwing it back to my childhood 😅 #nancydrew #mystery
pickThe first Nancy Drew mysteries by Carolyn Keene were published in the 1930s and since then a steady diet of intriguing mysteries have followed, penned by a team of ghost writers under the this pen name.
pickA case of mistaken identity, mail theft, and an unscrupulous con man. Nancy‘s most dangerous case yet.
A newsletter I subscribe to (dated today) mentioned National Book Boyfriend Day. I assumed today was the day and began reminiscing about my very first #litcrush, Ned Nickerson 🥰, before discovering the actual day was Oct 3. 😒 Ah well. I still came home and mined my childhood set of Nancy Drew books for pics of the delightful N.N. 😁
pick#SpringIntoReading Day 2: Fats has shared a list of her #ChildhoodFavorite(s) in her throwback post entitled “Bibliophilia: The Kind of Love That Never Falters (Or My Journey Into Reading).” These are just some of the titles she shared here: https://wp.me/pDlzr-9eu
“The two girls with her turned to look toward the sidewalk. Trudging along was an elderly mail carrier. He was lugging a heavy bag over one shoulder. His head was down and his eyes were almost closed against the strong November #wind that swirled leaves and dirt around him.” #QuotsyFeb19 #NancyDrew
pickJust finished reading this one aloud. Things get dicey for Nancy this time as she tries to track down a missing heiress before a dangerous con man can swindle her out of her inheritance.
Number 5 down for #nancydrewchallenge , number 2 with the kiddo.
The best girl detective!
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These are some of the fantastic thrift store finds I got a few days ago. Taking it back to the preteen years.❤️ 🐱Also there is a sleepy, hidden Totem.
A friend got me this Nancy Drew puzzle for my birthday Sunday!! How fun is this?? :)
pickDay 26: Sleuth!
Nancy Drew is a 🍑! While I don't usually condone repurposing a book, I ❤️ what RecluseBooks on IG is doing! I bought the book shown to hold a gift for my daughter for Christmas! @LibrarianRyan #octphotochallenge #sleuth
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