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Making Money
Making Money | Terry Pratchett
Amazingly, former arch-swindler-turned-Postmaster General Moist von Lipwig has somehow managed to get the woefully inefficient Ankh-Morpork Post Office running like . . . well, not like a government office at all. Now the supreme despot Lord Vetinari is asking Moist if he'd like to make some real money. Vetinari wants Moist to resuscitate the venerable Royal Mintso that perhaps it will no longer cost considerably more than a penny to make a penny.Moist doesn't want the job. However, a request from Ankh-Morpork's current ruling tyrant isn't a "request" per se, more like a "once-in-a-lifetime-offer-you-can-certainly-refuse-if-you-feel-you've-lived-quite-long-enough." So Moist will just have to learn to deal with elderly Royal Bank chairman Topsy (ne Turvy) Lavish and her two loaded crossbows, a face-lapping Mint manager, and a chief clerk who's probably a vampire. But he'll soon be making lethal enemies as well as money, especially if he can't figure out where all the gold has gone.
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Robotswithpersonality
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This 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

Robotswithpersonality 2/2 The third quarter sets up the last quarter and the last quarter is fantastic in every sense of the word.
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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Robotswithpersonality
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Classic Pratchett: a paragraph of casually related bold-faced social critique ending with a brain-scratching-ly good turn of phrase. 👌🏻🤌🏻

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Robotswithpersonality
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"...the family man." ? Yeesh.

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JuliaTheBookNerd
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#Finance/$Related 💵 💰 #MayMontage 🥳💐♊️

#BookNerd 🤓📚💙

TheSpineView Good one!📖📘 2y
Eggs 💜💵🖤 2y
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Runner5ive
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Finished reading. Not the best Discworld book but okay. I think a lot of it went over my head. Preferred Going Postal much better.

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Robotswithpersonality
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Things 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) 🤡

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Robotswithpersonality
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Do you prefer 'squirmed' or 'squam'? 😄
A new (made up 🤨) past tense verb form!

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Riveted_Reader_Melissa
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It 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.

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gilroyc
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Again for a different read

#moistvonlipwig

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khooliha
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Truly, 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).
#OokBOokClub

bthegood Just put the first book of Discworld on my TBR - what does #OokBOokClub stand for? thanks - 3y
khooliha @bthegood It's a monthly readalong here on Litsy! 3y
bthegood @khooliha thanks - 3y
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Riveted_Reader_Melissa @bthegood In the series there is a librarian that is accidentally turned into an Orangutan…he speaks in ook Ook‘s 😉 so it‘s a play on that librarian. 3y
Riveted_Reader_Melissa @bthegood you‘re welcome 3y
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khooliha
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He just loves Moist
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khooliha
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"But mostly, he wanted tomorrow to be different from today."

You revolution, you hurricane
#OokBOokClub

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khooliha
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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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BookmarkTavern Not foolish at all! I totally thought the same thing! 3y
khooliha @ozma.of.oz It helped that, shortly after I posted this, Moist straight up said it out loud. Book wants you to think that, even if the hints are super clear on a reread. 3y
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julesG
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Welcome to the #OokBOokClub open discussion for #MakingMoney! Feel free to discuss anything! Don't forget to tag each other in the comments so your friends can see your reply. Have fun!

#Discworld #SirTerryPratchett #TerryPratchett #PratchettPosse #ReadAlong #BuddyRead #EpicBuddyRead

BookmarkTavern One of the things I love the most about the Moist books is just how much Vetinari we get. I love watching how his plans all come together. It makes me want to check the TV Tropes page for the Xanatos Gambit to see if Vetinari is there. 3y
BookmarkTavern Also, I‘ve always wondered. If Pratchett had been able to write more books with Moist and Vetinari, would we have seen Moist being nudged into taking over for Vetinari? I think Patrician von Lipwig would have been very interesting. 3y
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khooliha @ozma.of.oz I don't know if we would have seen the actual hand over of power, but I definitely think it would have been basically laid out. I can picture the Vetinari's one vote getting read. Moist running the city would be fantastic to read. (Lucky for him that Vimes would probably be retiring around the same time.) 3y
khooliha @ozma.of.oz And I love seeing Vetinari having fun! No one is trying to kill or overthrow him in Moist books. 3y
Soubhiville @ozma.of.oz I never considered Moist being groomed for yet higher things, but that really does make sense! 3y
Soubhiville I really love the Moist books, they‘re among my favorites. His ambition and his reluctance to let go of his shadow life, his ingenuity, his ability to squirm around obstacles and the truth… I just love him, such a great character. 3y
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khooliha
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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."
#OokBOokClub

DrexEdit I like how you put that! It's a subtle distinction, but I think you've nailed it. 👍 3y
khooliha @DrexEdit I think it really works because in some ways his journey of self-discovery in Going Postal was discovering that he had a self. 3y
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BookmarkTavern
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What‘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! 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗

BookmarkTavern I just noticed that autocorrect changed von Lipwig to con Lipwig, but I‘m going to leave it there because I think it‘s very funny. #OokBOokClub 3y
BookmarkTavern Oh! Also a #SeriesRead2022 read for @TheSpineView ! 💛 3y
TheSpineView Fantastic! 👍📖 3y
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khooliha
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I treasure every Vetinari smile
#OokBOokClub

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khooliha
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Rubbing my hands together in glee as I remember one of the side plots/character arcs being my favorite in all of Discworld
#OokBOokClub

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Soubhiville
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Another 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! 😢

vlwelser Those editions are beautiful. Do you have a whole set of these? And is that the librarian? I'm feeling a little bit jealous right now. 3y
Soubhiville @vlwelser I do have the whole set 😊. I got them through book depository each year as they were published. And yes, that‘s the librarian. From https://www.discworldemporium.com/. They have tons of Discworld merchandise! A few years ago my husband got me bookmarks, socks, a poster, all Discworld stuff! ❤️ 3y
vlwelser Well, this is dangerous. And your husband is clearly the best. 3y
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julesG
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#OokBOokClub-ers, our Discworld adventure continues TODAY with #MakingMoney!

Looking forward to our discussion next month!

Happy reading!

#Discworld #SirTerryPratchett #TerryPratchett #PratchettPosse #ReadAlong #BuddyRead #EpicBuddyRead

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julesG
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#OokBOokClub

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!

If anyone wants to be tagged/untagged for future posts please let me know! Happy to oblige!

#Discworld #SirTerryPratchett #TerryPratchett #PratchettPosse #ReadAlong #BuddyRead #EpicBuddyRead

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TK-421
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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?”

#QuotsyFeb21

Amandajoy Interesting. I had to Google this. I‘d be worth about $4 million. 4y
TK-421 @Amandajoy Wow! I‘ll have to check that out 😄 4y
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Martta
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Nice 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!

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Martta
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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. 😁👍🎧

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WildQuibble
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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.

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rwmg
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Moist von Lipwig is made Master of the Ankh-Morpork Mint and introduces the concept of paper money.

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rwmg
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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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rwmg
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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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runswithscissors007 🤣. Ursery usury🤣 (edited) 5y
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EmbarrassedDragon234
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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!"

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EmbarrassedDragon234
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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

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RedneckRebel154
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Book 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!

Aims42 Love Terry Pratchett‘s Discworld books ❤️ 5y
RedneckRebel154 So do I, I've been reading them since childhood really, some multiple times but I felt the need to actually finish the series now :) 5y
RedneckRebel154 Did not disappoint, as per usual! 5y
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London_St_J
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Another reread, chosen for being on my kindle during a panic attack

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AbbaZabba02
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Book 83 of the year, finished Oct 4, audio.

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BookmarkTavern
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🎵 California, California, Here we come!🎵

Successfully borrowed a minivan so six of us can drive to this wedding!

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London_St_J
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Terry 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.

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Michollio
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Moist 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

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Andrew65
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Aimeesue Ahhhh, Moist! 😄 6y
Gezemice Pratchett 👍❤️❤️ 6y
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GatheringBooks
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#QuotsyOct18 Day 4: What is your weight in #Gold, indeed?

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madamereadsalot1
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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.

@CaliforniaCay

vivastory Amazing! 6y
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Moray_Reads
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Lord Vetinari on clowns #tragedy #quotsysept18

jillrhudy This is just how I picture him! 6y
Moray_Reads @jillrhudy it's perfect, isn't it? I'd love to credit the artist but I can't work or who did it ☹️ 6y
jillrhudy @Moray_Reads @Aimeesue you know, looking at this drawing I can imagine Jude Law in the role. 6y
Aimeesue @jillrhudy This one is very good. Very…arch. I will always and forever picture David Bowie as Vetinari, though. Can't seem to get it out of my head! 6y
Moray_Reads @jillrhudy That's an interesting casting! @Aimeesue I love the idea of Bowie! 6y
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alanaleigh
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"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

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Leniverse
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I was wondering if this was a four star or a five star Pratchett, but this clinched it for me. Five stars for sure. 😂

LauraBeth 😂😂 7y
LeahBergen 😂😂 7y
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Leniverse
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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.

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Leniverse
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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! 😁📖📖
#25in5 #25inFive

Andrew65 Best of luck with that. 😊 7y
saresmoore And if you can‘t get through both, perhaps purloining from the MiL wouldn‘t cause too much of a strain on the relationship? 😬 7y
Leniverse @saresmoore Probably not, but we live on opposite sides of the country and don't visit too often so I'd rather not ask. I'll see how quickly I can get through the first one. I don't mind leaving the other for our next visit, whenever that might be, but I don't want to leave it half read. 7y
saresmoore Ah, yes. Leaving it half-read would be brutal! Well, happy reading and best of luck to you! 7y
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Moray_Reads
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😂😂😂 I love Carrot's ever-so-polite but ever-so-straightforward way of putting things!

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saresmoore That‘s a gut-punch of a truth right there. The scary thing is that the bankers in our world have nearly as much power as the gods of the Discworld... 7y
Moray_Reads @saresmoore and sadly not nearly as likeable as Moist Von Lipwig 7y
saresmoore 😂 What an excellent name! Oh, Sir Pratchett ♥️💔 7y
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Moray_Reads
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Swe_Eva 😂😂😂 I 💜 Pratchett! 7y
Moray_Reads @LT_eva me too! And it's an open secret that Vetinari is one of my particular favourites 😉 7y
Swe_Eva @Moray_Reads Death is my fave, but after reading Witches Abroad, Granny is up there too! 7y
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jillrhudy The Capitalization 🤣 7y
Soubhiville Yay!!! 7y
Moray_Reads @LT_eva oh yes, Death is wonderful and Granny is my idol. And let's not forget Sam Vimes! So many fantastic characters 7y
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Anglemark
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Just catalogued a nice donation to the volunteer used books webshop I run!

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speljamr
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1. Science Fiction or Fantasy
2. Worked in a Record Store
3. Software Engineer
4. Own a Record Store
5. Pepsi Max

#manicmonday
@JoScho

JoScho Record store would be fun 7y
2BR02B I'd love to own a book/record store/cafe. That would efficiently merge most of my interests. 7y
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