Making Money | 
pickThis is definitely one of those cases in the Discworld series where reading at least one other book in publishing order helps. The first half is a lot more fun when you've read Going Postal, and can view it as the continued adventures of Moist von Lipwig, who I would never characterize as 'up to his usual tricks' because he's far too unpredictable, as are the things that happen to him and those around him. 1/2
Classic Pratchett: a paragraph of casually related bold-faced social critique ending with a brain-scratching-ly good turn of phrase. 👌🏻🤌🏻
pickFinished reading. Not the best Discworld book but okay. I think a lot of it went over my head. Preferred Going Postal much better.
pickThings you should know:
1) It's centrally about financial systems and STILL AWESOME.
2) Readers will benefit greatly from reading Going Postal first.
3) Golems sparking discussions about the arbitrary nature of gender: not to be assumed, up to the individual, to be respected 👌🏻
4) 🤡
Do you prefer 'squirmed' or 'squam'? 😄
A new (made up 🤨) past tense verb form!
pickIt took me awhile to get to this one #OokBOokClub #PratchettPosse, but I‘m certainly glad I finally did. I love Moist, Dearheart, the Golems, and naughty naughty Chairman Fusspot. The Discworld books truly get better and better the more he wrote…. I‘m sad to know that I‘m quickly reaching the end of editions that will be first time reads for me.
pickTruly, I think these first two Moist books are unimpeachable! Love how thematically on point this book is, every piece feeding into the idea of accepting all of yourself. Bent is my favorite Disc subplot. It is a little bittersweet to see the set up plans and be pretty sure that Raising Steam doesn't touch on that stuff (though I have only read it once, when it came out).
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"But mostly, he wanted tomorrow to be different from today."
You revolution, you hurricane
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I am noticing, on this reread, that the thing about Mr. Bent is really well sign-posted. Maybe I was foolish to think he was a vampire?
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This structure/overall plot of this book is fascinating because it's just Going Postal again with the details changed, and Moist has to learn the same thing about himself but with a different emphasis: Postal it was "he is a Good Person" and here it's "HE is a good person."
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pickWhat‘s more dangerous than a sort-of-reformed con artist? A bored kind-of-reformed con artist. And so Moist con Lipwig is drafted into overhauling the Ankh-Morpork Mint. Throw in a hairy Bank Manager & an arithomanic assistant, & things might just get complicated for the Postmaster General.
Totally worthy sequel, made me LOL with the biting wit that Pratchett is known for. I thought I had predicted something & got totally surprised! 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗
Rubbing my hands together in glee as I remember one of the side plots/character arcs being my favorite in all of Discworld
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pickAnother grand adventure for Moist Von Lipwig, as he overhauls Ankh-Morpork‘s banking system. Is there anything this former criminal can‘t do?
I loved that once again Moist found a way to wear a shiny gold suit and hat, and I enjoy watching his relationship with Adora Bell develop.
Again I‘m mourning that there are only 3 more books in my series reread! 😢
#OokBOokClub-ers, our Discworld adventure continues TODAY with #MakingMoney!
Looking forward to our discussion next month!
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Just a friendly reminder that next month we'll be reading #MakingMoney! Dig out your books, put in your library holds, or place your orders! The next Discworld adventure continues on December 8th! Woohoo!
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“But what's worth more than gold?"
"Practically everything. You, for example. Gold is #heavy. Your weight in gold is not very much gold at all. Aren't you worth more than that?”
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pickNice audio book for summer day walks! 🌞 I enjoyed this. I realized that I had missed Pratchett's style of writing. Moist Von Lipwig is such a good character!
Started listening to something a bit easier. I read Going postal years and years ago. Terry Pratchett has never been a favourite of mine but I really liked Going postal! I've had Making money on my bookshelf for ages and now decided to try it in audio form. Liking it so far. 😁👍🎧
A small #haul. It‘s been rough waiting 24 hours to open the package 😅. I got a full refund on Making Money because the spine is damaged and they have no stock to send a replacement, so that‘s a bonus.
pickMoist von Lipwig is made Master of the Ankh-Morpork Mint and introduces the concept of paper money.
But, in fact, there was no power in the world that could keep a bank honest if it didn‘t want to be.
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Too late, he saw the signs. Hubert grasped the lapels of his jacket, as if addressing a meeting, and swelled with the urge to communicate, or at least talk at length in the belief that it was the same thing.
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“The smell of banks is always pleasing, don‘t you think?” said Vetinari. “A mix of polish and ink and wealth.”
“And ursery,” said Moist.
“That would be cruelty to bears. You mean usury, I suspect."
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Are you ready kids? It's time for. . .!!!
#OutofContextDiscworldQuotes!
"Oh yes, the chairman is a great friend of mine." said Moist.
"He is, is he?"
"He certainly is," said Moist. "Why, only this morning he licked my face!"
Like ten pages into this book and Moist Von Lipwig almost gets caught climbing up the side of HIS OWN POST OFFICE in the dead of night.
Gosh I love these books. I can't believe I hadn't read any Discworld novels before
pickBook 1/12 for 2020. Self employed and working 12hrs a day with a wife and 2yr old at home. Let's see if I can make 12 this year!
Starting off with a bit of TP. Love his books and this is one of the 2 I have left to read!
pickAnother reread, chosen for being on my kindle during a panic attack
🎵 California, California, Here we come!🎵
Successfully borrowed a minivan so six of us can drive to this wedding!
pickTerry Pratchett‘s industry novels remain my favorites. The protagonists are not heroes, but people with ideas, who work diligently to change industries and cultural customs with words rather than might or magic. Moist‘s deviance is the sort that exposes the shortcomings of others, and his actions show that challenging the status quo can really be for the better. A thoroughly enjoyable re-read.
pickMoist von Lipwig is back, and this time, Vetinari has put him in charge of the bank.
#Pop19: Book with item of clothing/accessory on the cover
Day 16 #sisforseptember is #success and the world counts money as the be all, end all sign of successfulness. So here's my signed copy of Making Money by the late, great Sir Terry Pratchett.
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Lord Vetinari on clowns #tragedy #quotsysept18
"And what had he wanted? He'd never sat down to think about it. But mostly, he wanted yesterday to be different from today."
- Making Money by Terry Pratchett, #discworld
I was wondering if this was a four star or a five star Pratchett, but this clinched it for me. Five stars for sure. 😂
I fully intend to be a MK1 Feisty Old Lady in 30-40 years' time. 😂 Actually, this is pretty much how I've been seeing my future old age since I was a teen.
My MiL has an extensive Discworld collection, and there are still some I haven't read. Here's what Moist Von Lipwig is getting up to after Going Postal. Can I get through them both in the next 72 or so hours? Sure I can! 😁📖📖
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😂😂😂 I love Carrot's ever-so-polite but ever-so-straightforward way of putting things!
Just catalogued a nice donation to the volunteer used books webshop I run!
1. Science Fiction or Fantasy
2. Worked in a Record Store
3. Software Engineer
4. Own a Record Store
5. Pepsi Max
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Chock-full of absurd characters and perennially relevant social commentary. Of course, now I want to reread Raising Steam to complete the reread trilogy. And as usually happens, with the later books for Vimes or Lipwig, I get a little sad that Terry never had the chance to dive into further adventures with this character. 😔
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