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SLEEPER AND THE SPINDLE
SLEEPER AND THE SPINDLE | GAIMAN NEIL
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IndoorDame
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Somehow I never got around to actually reading this one before even though I knew it was one I‘d love, and it didn‘t disappoint. Although it‘s written almost as an illustrated short story, and that‘s not my favorite length for Gaiman‘s writing. I find his work more compelling when he either takes the space to flesh it out even more, or keeps it startlingly brief.

KathyWheeler I liked this one. Have you read Snow, Glass, Apples — his graphic novel retelling of Snow White? 9mo
IndoorDame @KathyWheeler love that one!!! 9mo
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hannah-leeloo
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New book #coverlove

TieDyeDude I really enjoyed this. Beautiful art! 2y
hannah-leeloo The art is amazing @TieDyeDude I agree 😍 2y
KathyWheeler This is a beautiful book. I had to have it in print. 2y
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mariaku21
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I've read and listened to this one and it's a favorite to reread!
This full cast version was quite honestly beautiful to listen to. Highly recommend to anyone and all.

It's easy to say that I want more of Gwendolyn Christie and this narration she did has just made me fangirl some more. It's a well done narration from the entire cast and I loved all 57 minutes of it. SO much that I wish there was more to listen to.

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OndinetheSea
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“I like stories where women save themselves.“ - Neil Gaiman.

10/10 would recommend this story, I really enjoyed this book. It's such an interesting retelling of sleeping beauty and I love the artwork.

#NeilGaimanNovember

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Andrea4
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Enjoyed while priming. An entertaining listen. As always I love Gaiman's characters and his...weirdness? I feel I would have liked an even longer story with the dwarves but the brevity keeps the interest in the mashup/retelling. The twist is good too. Short & sweet.
Also throwback photo.

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Allylu
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When I was looking for a Snow White book for the #FairytaleReadingChallenge hosted by @Charityann I came across this book by Neil Gaiman. It is short and beautifully illustrated, so I had to buy it. We should own beautiful books, right?

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Bookworm04

Audible 🎧

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TheAromaofBooks
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Panpan

This one was just too strange and choppy for me. I liked the concept, but there never really felt like any kind of driving plot and I never connected to the characters. This is one that I think would have been more interesting as a full novel instead of a short story.

#FairyTaleReadingChallenge @Charityann

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KatieDid927
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I‘m going to try and read two books for this month‘s Sleeping Beauty #FairyTaleReadingChallenge and this was my first. It‘s not my fave Gaiman retelling, but I still liked it a lot. I also really enjoyed the artwork in this graphic novel. @Charityann

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Sharpeipup
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Getting ready for #littenslisten audio-athon with this wonderful full cast read! @aperfectmjk

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StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego
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A unique mash up of Snow White & Sleeping Beauty. The illustrations were stunning. #FairytaleReadingChallenge @Charityann

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RedxoHearts
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Mehso-so

I wasn't a fan of this one unfortunately. Though I did like that the author meshed a couple of fairytales together in the story.

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OrangeMooseReads
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This was good. A mix of Sleeping Beauty and Snow White. Short and worth it.

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bibliocurl
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🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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Oldschool_millenial
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Read the book and then listened to the BBC audio drama adaptation. An excellent take on the fairy tale with an unexpected twist--at least it was unexpected for me. Both versions are great. There's some embellishments in the adaptation, but really all it does is create a slightly different experience of the same story. (Also Gaiman cameos in the adaptation, so... 🤩)

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Saknicole
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Today was the last day that the BBC‘s dramatization of The Sleeper and the Spindle was available to listen to. Available for a few more hours at this point I think. I‘m sure it can still be found online elsewhere though. It was a sweet short fairytale. Honestly I was expecting (and hoping) it to be fully sapphic, but still liked the lady boss queen very much. #BBC #Radio

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moonela
Joven Durmiente y El Huso, La | Neil Gaiman, And The Spindle Sleeper

Boom!

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moonela
Joven Durmiente y El Huso, La | Neil Gaiman, And The Spindle Sleeper
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Boom!

BookwormM Trying to practice my Spanish reading that 4y
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cozypunk
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Clever remix of fairy tales, tension, and sly humor. My only quibble about this #audiodrama is the mixing levels. The sound effects can distract from the cast's nuanced vocals.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000qm49

Thanks to everyone else's glowing reviews, I've GOT to read this in print! I can't wait to revisit this #shortstory as a #graphicnovella

jeannasser I didn‘t enjoy it as much as you did but it was still pretty entertaining 😊 4y
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cozypunk
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"She doesn't look like a queen."

"What do I look like?"

"A kind-of... solider."

... "Hmm, soliders don't wear roses in their hair, though, do they?"

"The rose is a minor detail."

"I thought it was worth a mention!"

"You think everything is worth a mention."

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Ericalambbrown
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OMG, Y‘all!!!! Dame Penelope Wilton. Gwendoline Christie. The Sleeper and The Spindle. Listen free at the below link for the next 28 days.🖤🖤🖤

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000qm49

GingerAntics 💙💙💙 4y
cozypunk Listening to it now! 🥰 4y
Ericalambbrown @dandy.punk how was it? I haven‘t been able to listen yet! 🤓 4y
cozypunk @Ericalambbrown it's sweet AND twisted! Find an hour to listen without distraction as the sound effects sometimes drown out the actors. 4y
Ericalambbrown @dandy.punk nice, thanks!!! 4y
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jeannasser
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Mehso-so

Definitely not Gaiman‘s best work but still a pretty entertaining listen. Would recommend to anyone who is looking for short fairy tale retellings to read with witches, fairies, princesses, dwarves, etc. 🧝🧚‍♂️👸
#audiobook #neilgaiman #fairytale #retelling #listening

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Moonprismpower
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@Catherine_Willoughby
Thank you for posting the audio with Gwendolyn Christie. I listened to it on my drive home. Such a great adaption! For anyone else‘s here is the link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000qm49

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jeannasser
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Heideschrampf
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Yes, I will listen now! Thank you very much, BBC4, Lady Brienne and Papa G #GaimanGang 😍 https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000qm49

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Samary
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Gaiman is one of my favorite authors

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Read-y_Picker
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My #3books #ivereadbecauseofthecover and because of the description and reviews lol

AKA with eye catching cover art
Pillars of the Earth | The Sleeper and the Spindle | Once Upon a River
I mean, honestly, I‘ll never read a book simply because of a pretty cover but if it piques my interest I‘ll look into it for sure!

OriginalCyn620 Pretty covers! 4y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Very pretty!! 4y
Read-y_Picker @OriginalCyn620 @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Thank you both for hosting this challenge. Really having fun with it. 😊 4y
OriginalCyn620 Aww, thanks! Glad you‘re enjoying it! 😃 4y
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CWilson
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Super short fairy tale retelling my Neil Gaiman. The illustrations were so stunning.

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Avanders
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Oh thank you so much @vkois88 !!! 💖💖💖

What a wonderful surprise — I have been wanting these books!! But more than that, it is nice to know you were thinking of me & care 🥰🥰🥰 These are hard times, indeed — hope you and your LO land on the other side safe, healthy, and happy 🙏🏽♥️🙏🏽

vkois88 I‘m so glad you like them ❤️❤️❤️ You do so much for the Litsy community, myself in particular. Lots of love!! 5y
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Chrissyreadit
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@UnidragonFrag Thank you so much for a perfect #whiterabbitswap box! I love it 🌞🐇💚💛💚💛

LibrarianRyan ⭐️😁🤓 5y
night_shift Awesome! You're so welcome, I'm glad you like it! 5y
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BookmarkTavern
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@EpicReads posted on their Facebook page that this is on sale for $0.99 on amazon, B&N, google play, Apple Books, and Kobo!

https://www.epicreads.com/books/9780062398260/the-sleeper-and-the-spindle/

LaurenMags I love Neil Gaiman! ❤ 5y
BookmarkTavern @LaurenMags Me too! ❤️ 5y
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LibrarianRyan
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Why do I feel I read this same thing in the news recently?? 🤔

MuddyPuddle In more ways than one! 5y
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HoneyBeeLee
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Mehso-so

This was not as good as I hope it would be. Neil Gaiman being my favorite writer I thought I would love this classic retelling. It just fell short in a lot of spots where it was building up. If anything the cover is just gorgeous and the artwork is just as beautiful.

cozypunk I'm sorry but your dino is too darn CAH-ute! 4y
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e.c.vitoria
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This was such a fun quick read!

9/10 💫

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JenlovesJT47
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I found a gorgeous new-looking copy of this book at my local used bookstore, saw it was by Neil Gaiman and had to have it. The illustrations are absolutely gorgeous and this was such a cool twist on Sleeping Beauty. I would highly recommend this to anyone who likes graphic novels and fantasy/fairytale retellings. 5⭐️

#24B4Monday
#GraphicNovel
#NeilGaiman

Andrew65 Cover art 😍 5y
JenlovesJT47 @Andrew65 the artwork is so gorgeous! 5y
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Emilymdxn
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Got my gothic text and my drama text down for #jennyis30! I‘m getting close to having to pick an 18th century book and hoping to tick off another 1001 books book with that, tho I‘m not completely sure what to pick yet @jenniferw88

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Emilymdxn
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Wonderful original story tho I think I missed out on so much by listening to the audio rather than reading it physically with the illustrations. I‘d really like to reread this as a physical book as I can imagine the story would inspire such beautiful illustrations

ChaoticMissAdventures Yes! The physical book is gorgeous ❤️. But the story too is magic, love Gaiman. 5y
scowler1 It's worth having a copy, the art is spectacular. I read this at least twice a year. 5y
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BookwormAHN
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This is a cute tale of Snow White meets Sleeping Beauty. I really enjoyed it 😺
#AuthoraMonth @Soubhiville @MinDea
#BBRC #MiddleGrade Less than 120 pages
@LibrarianRyan @RachelO

Meaw_catlady I love this one ! 🖤 5y
Soubhiville I‘d love to read this one! 5y
Chrys One of my favorites 💙 5y
Soubhiville Logged 📚 5y
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BookmarkTavern
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If you like Neil Gaiman, please take a minute and go vote for your top 3 favorites of his short stories! William Morrow is getting ready to publish a new collection of Gaiman‘s stories next year!

The voting is open until midnight, tonight!
https://www.gaimanfavorites.com/

Eyelit Voted! Thanks for the heads up 😁 5y
BookmarkTavern @Eyelit Yay! If you don‘t mind answering, which ones did you vote for? 5y
Clare-Dragonfly OK, I finally voted! The Truth Is a Cave, Daughter of Owls, and The Price. 5y
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BookmarkTavern @Clare-Dragonfly Ooo! Excellent choices! 5y
Eyelit Case of death and honey, study in emerald, the thing about Cassandra 5y
BookmarkTavern @Eyelit Nice! I also picked A Study in Emerald! It‘s the first thing I ever read by him. 5y
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CoffeeCatsBooks
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Beautiful edition with acetate dust jacket, decorative endpapers, and gorgeous illustrations. This story has two fairy tales intersecting. Lovely edition.
#scarathlon #TeamStoker 2pts

CoffeeCatsBooks Note this is the hardcover edition (not the slipcased deluxe) 5y
Melismatic 😍 5y
Tamra I‘d love to leaf through this one! (edited) 5y
BeansPage 🧟‍♀️ 5y
CoffeeCatsBooks @melismatic @Tamra It‘s so beautiful! I just smile looking at it. 5y
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CoffeeCatsBooks
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This book is so beautiful! 💕 The illustrations are by Chris Riddell. From initial letters, to side panel illustrations, touches of gold throughout, and full page illustrations (or 2 page), this book is just so well designed.

#scarathlom #TeamStoker 1pt

BeansPage 🧟‍♀️ 5y
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Ericalambbrown
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Today‘s prompt for the #chillingphotochallenge is #spell . I love this book. Everyone knows Sleeping Beauty . . . Under a sleeping spell . . . Prince Somebody . . . blah, blah, blah. But this one? This one is different. In a lovely, super Gaiman-y way with Chris Riddell‘s resplendent art. #scarathon #teamstoker Also, those crazy flowers are growing spontaneously in my sidewalk because Hank the Book Sniffer has not peed on them, miraculously. 😂

BeansPage 🧟‍♀️ 5y
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tdrosebud
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Well I'm super behind on this challenge and I have s lot of catch-up to do. I did manage 2 books for the summer category though.
16. The Sleeper and the Spindle
17. A Dark and Stormy Murder

#booked2019
@Cinfhen @4thhouseontheleft @BarbaraTheBibliophage

Cinfhen Great 👍🏽 Glad you‘re still in the game 😁 5y
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BookmarkTavern
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#7days7covers #covercrush Day 7

So, I realize I should have been tagging people, but my feed is mostly full of this game, so if you haven‘t played or just finished and want to go again, consider yourself tagged!

7 days, 7 covers you love. No explanations.

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hilded
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#7days7covers #CoverCrush Day 6

Anyone wish to join? Just post 7 covers you love over 7 days, no explanation needed.

This book was beautifully illustrated, cover included🤩

Leniverse I was thinking of using this tomorrow. 😆 I might still, because it‘s so gorgeous. 5y
hilded @Leniverse Go for it 👍 5y
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