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Abhorsen
Abhorsen | Garth Nix
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The apocalyptic conclusion to the New York Times bestselling Abhorsen seriesan epic fantasy experience not to be missed.The Abhorsen Sabriel and King Touchstone are missing, leaving only Liraelnewly come into her inheritance as the Abhorsen-in-Waitingto stop the Destroyer. If Orannis's unspeakable powers are unleashed, it will mean the end of all Life. With only a vision from the Clayr to guide her, and the help of her companions, Sam, the Disreputable Dog, and Mogget, Lirael must search in both Life and Death for some means to defeat the evil destructorbefore it is too late. . . .
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BookmarkTavern
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1. Anne or Rosalind, the middle names of my grandmothers.

2. Love all of the names of the characters in this whole book series. Sabriel, Lirael, I just love that -el sound at the end of the names.

#Two4Tuesday @TheSpineView

AnnCrystal 💝💝💝 Garth Nix 😊👍. (edited) 6mo
TheSpineView Love those names! Thanks for playing 6mo
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Awk_Word_Smith
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Epic. Battle. Ending. This book more than makes up for its predecessor with the cliffhanger ending. Nix delivers another masterful novel, continuing the fascinating world-building that he began in “Sabriel”. 1000 ⭐️ out of 10.

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Awk_Word_Smith
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Audiobook came in quicker than I expected from the NYPL. Shhhhhhh, don‘t snitch that I‘m still using my NYPL library card.

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TheatreSpaz
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I almost forgot the #20in4 #newyearspecial starts today! I should be finishing this book and starting the next in the series. @Andrew65

Andrew65 Good luck, great to have you with us. 😊👍 3y
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TheatreSpaz
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I've been rereading this series. I first read it probably 17 years ago when Across the Wall was the last book in the series. Now there's two more! Reading this as a teenager, I was so inspired by Sabriel and Lirael and how they pushed themselves to become what they were destined to be. I'm so glad I picked them up again.

elkeOriginal I just read the prequel to this series and it made me want to reread the whole thing! 3y
TheatreSpaz I forgot about that one!! That makes me so happy - there's more to read! 3y
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Mrs_B
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I love this continuation from Lirael, it‘s well written and a superb magical story. It does deal with essentially power in death so does get a bit dark, but not too bad. I love it.

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BarbaraJean
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Finishing out this trilogy with such high praise. A strong, capable female lead, coming-of-age themes, strong world-building—just impressive all around. I love the Lirael story arc that spans this book and the one before—and this one ties things up nicely. Highly recommend this series! I‘m looking forward to diving into some of the other books set in this world.

KCofKaysville @BarbaraJean I liked Sabriel a few years ago. I like strong heroines. 3y
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LazyOwl
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Continuing my re-read via audio with Tim Curry narrating.

Sam redeems himself somewhat in this book and I continued to enjoy Lirael's story. We learn a bit more about the Disreputable Dog and Mogget, both characters I thoroughly enjoy.

I nice conclusion to this story and Lirael's story is my favourite form the Old Kingdom books.

#BookSpinBingo #DoubleSpin @TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Yay!!! 4y
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Leniverse
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Lirael had been taught how to do a fireman‘s carry back in the Great Library (...) though she hadn‘t practiced it in several years. Not since Kemmeru‘s illicit still had caught fire when Lirael was doing her turn on the librarians‘ fire brigade. She was pleased she hadn‘t forgotten the technique, and that Nick was a lot lighter than Kemmeru. Not that it was a fair comparison, as Kemmeru had insisted on being carried out with her favourite books.

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lalatiburona
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Coffee, books, and a good reading spot sometimes feel like all I need from life.

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Maewyn
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Finished Abhorsen. It was really good. I think the pacing was right and the ending wrapped the series up very well. I did want to know about what happened with the characters afterward but I think that would have been the case no matter where it ended.

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Larkken
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Finished three audiobooks and a graphic novel for June. Really enjoyed all of them, but wanted to highlight Abhorsen bc I picked this series up for a light reread and ended up absolutely loving Tim Curry as narrator. If you have or haven't read this excellent little (classic?) YA or middle grade fantasy trilogy, the audiobook is highly recommended.

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BacklistReader
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Finished book 7!

The Abhorsen series by Garth Nix is one I definitely recommend you read. I thoroughly enjoyed my time in Ancelstierre.

Until time....

#beatthebacklist #beatthebacklist2019

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BacklistReader
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Since I got out of work 2 1/2 hours early maybe I can finish a book today.....

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BacklistReader
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It‘s a fight to save the world as we know it here in Ancelstierre. And with 120 pages left we‘ll find out soon enough who has won.
#beatthebacklist2019

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BacklistReader
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While I try to get all this work stuff figured out I‘m relaxing and de-stressing in the land of the Abhorsen where the dead walk and plan to take control over the living, or at least that‘s what seems to be happening currently.....

In other news, I changed my username name to one that feels like it fits my reading better.

#beatthebacklist2019 #beatthebacklist

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EmilieGR
Abhorsen | Garth Nix
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Fun

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kathy88
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I love this series. This is the final book in the old kingdom trilogy. It has a rollercoaster of emotion. It keeps growing the characters and the world it is in without taking away from the story. If you haven't read the series you need to.

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JLaurenceCohen
Abhorsen | Garth Nix

Abhorsen is the sequel to Lirael and the third book in Nix's Old Kingdom series. My favorite part about it is how Nix reveals the origins of the Charter, the magic system in the series. This book has a great cast of characters, humor, adventure, and plenty of heart.

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chel.pace
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The third book in the Old Kingdom Chronicles by Nix. This was definitely my favorite. It was awesome seeing all of the characters from the previous books finally align in the story and kick ass together. Again, very impressive character development, especially with the main characters Sam and Lirael. I just started Goldenhand, the newest book in the series, because the story STILL has me hooked. These characters are my life right now, lmao.

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Balibee146
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So many fantastic #series for today's #marchinbooks prompt
His Dark Materials
Discworld - of course
The Abhorsen Chronicles
@maich

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ohnoitstorgo
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Third installment in the Old Kingdom series. A little clunkier than the first two, but still a great read.

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ofbloodandstardust
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To say I loved the Old Kingdom series by Garth Nix would be an understatement, but to say this would be my favorite of them all would be true. This book had me sobbing by the end, and I enjoyed every minute. #garthnix #abhorsen #botw

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Yeah_I_Read
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It's finally cooled down here in NE so I'm doing some #audiocleaning. Dusting fans and baseboards, cleaning linens and airing everything out! Thank goodness this book is good and helps the time go by 😊

Centique Love these! 7y
AlaMich I enjoyed these, though occasionally got a little confused by the magic systems 7y
Scurvygirl It was like a magical cool down overnight! River climbed under the covers and snuggled all night! 7y
Yeah_I_Read @Scurvygirl yes!!! @AlaMich I started out reading them but ended up listening to the audio which made it a bit less confusing 😊 and it's narrated by Tim Curry 😍 7y
ReadingRover This series is fabulous on audiobook!!! One of my favorites! 7y
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Cataluna49
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Hell Fucking yes! This book and book series had it all. Magic, death, strong female characters and adventures!

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Unphilosophize
Abhorsen | Garth Nix
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I still have some mixed feelings about this book. It felt a bit slow to start but I really love Lirael and she was one of the main players so I enjoyed that I lot. This book was a lot more political than the other two which didn't interest me as much. Overall a good read but wasn't so fond of the ending.

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BookmarkTavern
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#anditsaugust #drive I like to use my hour long commute to listen to old favorites. I've built quite the collection. #audible @RealLifeReading

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sebrittainclark
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I loved this series now just as much as I did the first time I read it. It's a great fantasy with strong characters. I'm so happy this series has had more books added since the first time I read it.

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Centique
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Look it's Mogget and the Disreputable Dog!

This was a good third part to a great series. I think I liked Book 1 and 2 the best, but only because that's when all my favourite characters were introduced. This one is a good page turner, with a fast pace and plenty of action. Definitely recommend this series to anyone who likes fantasy or is looking to try the genre. It's very accessible to newbies 😊

thegirlwiththelibrarybag (It's not really the end tho) 7y
Centique @thegirlwiththelibrarybag oh wow! I didn't realise that. Cool - I'll be in for more. 7y
Centique @thegirlwiththelibrarybag I fixed my comment - thanks for letting me know! 7y
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thegirlwiththelibrarybag @Centique, no worries! I went to the launch of the newest one 😍 and won an abhorsen bell necklace- ''twas a good night! 7y
Centique @thegirlwiththelibrarybag that's awesome. I love the bells - nearly as much as the Disreputable Dog!😍 7y
CareBear What's the title of the first one? I may check them out! 7y
Riveted_Reader_Melissa I read these last year and loved them too, I also was excited when I heard there were more. I'm hoping to get to both of them this year. 7y
thegirlwiththelibrarybag @Centique, I can't think of the name of my bell - but I was so shocked to win a door raffle that I almost didn't collect it 😳 7y
JazzFeathers I bought the entire serues years ago, around the time it came out. Haven't gotten around reading it yet 😶 7y
Centique Thanks @Riveted_Reader_Melissa for answering! 7y
Centique @JazzFeathers oh they're great. It's a world split in two by a wall - on one side a world of technology, somewhat like ours - in the other side a world of magic, a rich history of good magic fighting dark magic. You get both the good vs evil magic plus the differences between the two sides of the wall. Really great characters too. Hope you enjoy! 7y
Centique @thegirlwiththelibrarybag I never win things either! A bit of a shock for sure. Glad you got it in the end 😊 7y
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Centique
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Reading my book at a cafe for breakfast. Coconut creamed rice (a spin on porridge) with stewed rhubarb. Pretty decadent for a Monday but just the thing for a cold rainy start to the week!

RanaElizabeth Sounds amazing! 7y
ReadingEnvy Yum I love Rabarbaragrautur 7y
Beckys_Books Yummy 7y
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Lmstraubie Yum! 7y
Centique @ReadingEnvy I didn't know it had such a cool name! 😊 7y
ReadingEnvy @Centique only in Icelandic, which I always say in a Viking voice 7y
Centique @ReadingEnvy 😂 from now on I'm going to picture Vikings eating stewed rhubarb when I order this 😜👍 7y
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KeepCalmWithBooksAndCoffee
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Continuing on with this series. I love these audiobooks. Tim Curry's voice is amazing. Almost done!

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Abby-J
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Pretty sure this is my third post in the past month about the Disreputable Dog. But seeing as she really is my #favoriteanimalsidekick, I had to post about her again for the #Novemberland challenge. The DD takes such great care of Lirael, who so desperately needed a friend.

Abby-J The fan art is from this page: http://squidfaces.livejournal.com/2338.html 8y
[DELETED] 1250735911 !!! Disreputable Dog ♥️ these books and characters were fantastic--I'm so happy that Goldenhand is out :D 8y
Abby-J @Rituleenreads I read Goldenhand last month. It was pretty great. It does a good job tying the events of Clariel back into the main storyline. 8y
[DELETED] 1250735911 @Abby-J oh good! I was wondering how he would do that with Clariel! 8y
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Riveted_Reader_Melissa
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What a great conclusion to this part of the story! I'm thrilled to know there is a prequel out there I can read and a new release coming soon (or just recently released). I loved seeing characters from the first book and many of the newer characters from book two appear, but as always I have my favorites in the Disreputable Dog and Mogget. Another great adventure, many close calls, last minute saves, tears and losses, and pleasant surprises.👍👍

oonaghmoon Great pick! I remember reading this for the first time and loving every page ❤ 8y
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Riveted_Reader_Melissa
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Some of my #readathon piles to pick from. Hopefully work on or finish the ones I've already started (top row), and then read some of the others that are due to be returned soon, due for book clubs but I haven't read yet, or that have just been hanging out on my TBR list and I really want to get to them soon. #DeweysReadathon

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Riveted_Reader_Melissa
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Hahaha! Even in the worst of circumstances, I love a snarky Mogget!

...Before it even happens, remember I told you so...

stargazerblue49 I love Mogget! Though, I'll be honest, I spent a large portion of the first book thinking that he was a black cat and not a white one 😳 8y
kdwinchester Mogget is my favorite. 😻 8y
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Abby-J
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Second #sidekick post. It's so hard to find awesome sidekicks who aren't a white guy paired with a white guy or a POC weirdly subservient to a white guy. When I finally thought of one that I love, I needed to post her. The Disreputable Dog is one of my favorite characters in any fantasy setting ever. She is so kind and encouraging to Lirael, but she's free with the tough love, too. Everyone needs a best friend like the Disreputable Dog. #booktober

[DELETED] 1250735911 This was my favorite book of the series--so happy to see the Disreputable Dog get some love ❤️️ 8y
LindsayReads I just learned today that Tim Curry reads the audio of this series, so CURSES YOU NEW SERIES TO READ YOU 8y
Abby-J @lindsayreads It's literally my favorite YA fantasy series of ever. The second of the trilogy is one of my favorite books period. I'm pretty sure that @violentecstasy and I became "real friends" in part because we bonded over our love for these books. Not to hype them up or anything. 8y
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lilycobalt
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#mapsinbooks I'm not living anywhere in the Old Kingdom that's not near running water. I'm not living in any parts of Ancelstierre that are on the map either. I don't want my cat getting any ideas from Mogget. #somethingforsept

elkeOriginal You have a great plan! 8y
lilycobalt @elkeo About as good as it can be, since you can't do any serious damage against the Dead without bells, which they don't hand out on street corners. The next step, then, would be to learn some Charter marks. 8y
elkeOriginal Agreed👍 8y
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Librarianaut
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Finished a re-listen yesterday. Tim Curry's reading of it is up there with my favorites- right next to Tim Dale reading the Harry Potter books. I love this series and can't wait for Goldenhand to be released this October. #24in48. #readathon

Joriebooks I love the Abhorsen books! Didn't know there was going to be a new one, Yay! 8y
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KatieMM
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If you are looking for a great series to listen to I am loving the audio of Garth Nix's Old Kingdom series. I just finished Lirael (read Sabriel) and am starting Abhorsen today!

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RegularlyReads
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Happy Canada Day!!! 🇨🇦🍁

annahenke Beautiful! 8y
bellebookish That is amazing!!! 8y
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TirzahPrice
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Truly an epic end to a fantastic series. The final pages made me sob, but just at the last moment there was vigorous hope. I remember being so sad when I finished all those years ago, but now I'm excited to know that there will be a new Old Kingdom book out soon!

thebookmagpie I love this series! 9y
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TirzahPrice
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Bloody hell. I forgot that the Dog dies and now I can't stop crying.

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TirzahPrice
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Oh, Mogget.

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It's getting pretty dire in the Old Kingdom but this back deck sure is nice.

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TirzahPrice
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Starting Abhorsen, painting my nails, and listening to the Dixie Chicks. Omg, I'm in middle school again.

CaitlinSiem That's the ultimate throwback Thursday 😂 9y
Megelizabeth Yes to all of this! Especially the Dixie Chicks! 9y
TirzahPrice @Megelizabeth I know every single Dixie Chicks song. Residency singalong! 9y
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TirzahPrice
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Had to get my wallet out at work because I'm definitely finishing Lirael tonight and I don't have a copy of Abhorsen. Related: Yes, I am heartbroken that my books don't match now, and no, I am not dealing with it very well, but my wallet appreciates that I'm trying to be responsible here.

Teenta I get this struggle. 9y
BookishGal I am a completionist too. 9y
CaitlinSiem The struggle is real, you are with likeminded people here. 9y
BookishFeminist LOL the struggle is real. I can't stand when I have a series of books & the editions don't match. 9y
BestOfFates Stuff like that gets to me so much! 9y
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