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The World's First Rollercoaster and Other Amazing Inventions | Mike Barfield

A fun and educational book for children. Please click on the link to read my review of this interesting book
https://discover.hubpages.com/literature/the-worlds-first-rollercoaster
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Megabooks

Schoolhouse Rock!: The Official Guide | Tom Yohe, George Newall

Can we do #TuesdayTunes on a Thursday night?? This just came up on a Spotify-curated playlist, and I could smell that school bus seat vinyl and that particular teenage muskiness. Man…took me straight back to high school. Hadn‘t heard the song in years!

https://open.spotify.com/track/2mxPSHEwjJWOQS7lGw6btF?si=MqVK7PlMR6uvHLLVpkq6jw&...

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vivastory And how many corners do I have to turn?
How many times do I have to learn
All the love I have is in my mind? 🎶
So good! 1mo

BarbaraBB Of course we can! I didn‘t know this The Verve song but am listening to it while typing this. I love it when a song brings back such memories! 1mo

BarbaraBB Still listening and what a good album! I only knew them from their biggest hit here, Bitter Sweet Symphony, which I didn‘t like much. 1mo

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Megabooks @BarbaraBB yes! This was an album I bought back then for their single, but I like the rest of the album much more now than BSS; although the orchestral background is still great. I associate that song with the final scene in Cruel Intentions, which was my college roommate‘s favorite movie so I saw it A LOT! Many good memories with her! 😁😁 1mo

Megabooks @BarbaraBB I‘m definitely a nostalgia listener, but I‘m picking up some great new songs too lately. 1mo

Megabooks @vivastory the lyrics definitely hit harder as an adult than they did as a teen. 1mo

BarbaraBB I‘d love to know what you‘re picking up these days and hope you‘ll continue #ThursdayTunes 😜🥰 (edited) 1mo

TieDyeDude This song is new to me, but I like it! Similar orchestral arrangement to BSS. Is that throughout the album? 1mo

Bookwomble @TieDyeDude Yes, it is. I'd recommend Richard Ashcroft's solo albums to you, especially Alone With Everybody and Human Conditions. Song for the Lovers from the former has a great orchestral introduction 😊 https://open.spotify.com/track/7a90gal9tr3yS8bEXUvu8D?si=-O-28vPQSKOgNjSPsyRh4A&... (edited) 1mo

Megabooks @Bookwomble thanks for chiming in! And recommending another artist I‘ll check out! I hope you try the album @TieDyeDude 👍🏻 1mo

Bookwomble @Megabooks You're welcome. Richard Ashcroft is the lead singer and main songwriter for The Verve, so if you like them, you'll like him 😊 1mo

Megabooks @Bookwomble I am SO BAD at knowing the names of band members! 😂😂 even bands I‘ve enjoyed for years I‘d have trouble naming them. 1mo

Bookwomble @Megabooks You only know if you know! 😊 1mo

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quietjenn

All Done by Kindness: A Novel | Doris Langley Moore

FYI #furrowedmiddlebrowclub and other fans of FMB and Dean Street Press. From the Facebook group.

Ruthiella Awesome news! 😃 5mo

LeahBergen Eeee! How exciting! 👏👏 5mo

batsy Lovely! 5mo

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MaureenMc 🙌👏🙌 5mo

jlhammar Very exciting! 5mo

Kimzey Yay! Hoping for more Furrowed Middlebrow! 5mo

elkeOriginal Good info! I was looking online for anything but don‘t facebook - so thanks for keeping us posted! 5mo

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CarolynM

All Done by Kindness: A Novel | Doris Langley Moore

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Now I‘ve got some reading time again I am trying to catch up with some buddy reads. #FurrowedMiddlebrowClub was number 1 priority and it was a great read. I really enjoyed the skullduggery on both sides of the deal but I think my favourite bit was the “Anti-da-Vinci” meeting.

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batsy Glad you enjoyed it, too! It was a fun read. 7mo

Lizpixie Hi lovely!👋😘♥️ 7mo

jlhammar It really was a great read! And that meeting was just too good 😂 So glad you've got some reading time again. Hope that continues. 7mo

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BarbaraBB Good to learn you have reading time again! 7mo

Ruthiella Glad you are finding time again to read. Skullduggery is right. 😂 7mo

willaful That scene killed me. Seems like people never change! 7mo

squirrelbrain Good to hear you‘re finding time for yourself again. 7mo

LeahBergen I‘m so glad you‘re able to read again and that you enjoyed this one, too! ❤️ 7mo

quietjenn I'm glad you found time for it! That was a great scene and I love the way you describe the book. 🙂 7mo

kwmg40 Glad you enjoyed this one. I did too! 7mo

Rissreads Yay for more reading time! I haven‘t been on Litsy much lately, so much to do! But I do hope everything is starting to settle down for you with your parents etc, I know how tough it is. X 7mo

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erzascarletbookgasm

All Done by Kindness: A Novel | Doris Langley Moore

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I absolutely agree with all the others‘ reviews on this book - such a delight! Entertaining, great characterisations, fun plot, and humorous. Two thumbs up!
#FurrowedMiddlebrowClub

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jlhammar Yay! I loved that Dr. Sandilands was calling their little dinner party at the end “the conspirators‘ dinner.” 😆 8mo

quietjenn So glad this was a hit for us all 😃 8mo

Cathythoughts That‘s great Jessie 👍🏻❤️ 8mo

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Ruthiella Yes, it was a delight! I‘m curious now about the other two novels we‘ve not read yet from her which are also published by DSP. 🤔 (edited) 8mo

LeahBergen We all seemed to like this one! 👏👏 8mo

erzascarletbookgasm @Ruthiella More books to be stacked on our tbr 😁 8mo

erzascarletbookgasm @LeahBergen yes, we all enjoyed it 👍. I‘m so glad my last #FurrowedMiddlebrowClub read for the year was a Pick. I won‘t be able to join in on the Nov read, as I do not have a copy..with BD being closed, it‘s difficult (and costly) to get some books over here. 8mo

LeahBergen Oh, that‘s too bad. Have you tried Blackwell‘s? They ship to Canada for free and they may ship to you for free, as well. 8mo

erzascarletbookgasm I‘ll look them up. Thanks! @LeahBergen 8mo

CarolynM It was humorous, wasn‘t it? I‘m definitely going to read her other FMB titles @Ruthiella Hope you‘ll be able to join in the November read, Jessie😘 7mo

Ruthiella Per the website, Blackwell‘s does ship worldwide for “free” (ie included in the price of the book). I hope this is an option for you and @batsy now that BD is no more. 🤞 7mo

batsy @Ruthiella @erzascarletbookgasm Thank you, yes Blackwells seem to ship for free but the price mark-up is also considerable. I guess BD was kind of "subsiding" books to our part of the world, in a way, and it might have come at a considerable cost elsewhere. It's all a bit broken isn't it, the system. But thankfully FM is available on Kindle and that's been a lifesaver ? 7mo

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kwmg40

All Done by Kindness: A Novel | Doris Langley Moore

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I loved this story! It had the perfect mix of intrigue, comedy and romance, and I learned more about the Old Masters.

#FurrowedMiddlebrowClub
@rubyslippersreads, @batsy, @Jess_Read_This, @Kimzey, @erzascarletbookgasm, @catebutler, @CarolynM, @LeahBergen, @elkeOriginal, @Aimeesue, @Tamra @Cathythoughts, @Ruthiella, @Sparklemn, @julieclair, @willaful

kwmg40 #BookSpinBingo @TheAromaofBooks
#SummerEndReadathon @TheSpineView
#RushAthon @DieAReader @Andrew65 @GHABI4ROSES 8mo

DieAReader 🥳🥳🥳 8mo

TheSpineView Great job! 8mo

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LeahBergen Wasn‘t it fun? I‘m so glad you read along with us! 8mo

TheAromaofBooks Yay!! 8mo

Ruthiella Agree! This one was a total blast. 😃 8mo

jlhammar It really was the perfect mix. Just a pleasure to read. So glad you enjoyed it! 8mo

Andrew65 Excellent 👏👏👏 8mo

kwmg40 @DieAReader @TheSpineView @TheAromaofBooks @Andrew65 Thanks for the encouragement! 8mo

kwmg40 @LeahBergen @Ruthiella @jlhammar I'm so happy that I discovered this book and others from the publisher through the #FurrowedMiddlebrowClub. I've enjoyed all the ones I've read so far. 8mo

CarolynM The perfect mix! Yes! 7mo

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rubyslippersreads

All Done by Kindness: A Novel | Doris Langley Moore

Now that I‘ve seen Doris, I can‘t help picturing her as Stephanie. And Lorenzo looks pretty crabby about what‘s happening to his pictures.

I enjoyed this, but my favorite part was Sir Harry‘s well-deserved punishment—being married to bossy Beatrix.

#FurrowedMiddleBrowClub

@quietjenn @Jess_Read_This @Kimzey @erzascarletbookgasm @catebutler @CarolynM @LeahBergen @elkeOriginal @batsy @Tamra @Cathythoughts @jlhammar @Ruthiella @willaful

Ruthiella Doris would make a perfect Stephanie du Plessis! I think someone like Lorenzo the Magnificent would be pleased with the ultimate outcome and want as many people as possible to admire him posthumously. 8mo

jlhammar Yes! Love the collage. Sir Harry getting his comeuppance the way he did was just perfect 😆 8mo

LeahBergen Haha! Yes, Harry had it coming! 8mo

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rubyslippersreads @Ruthiella I‘m sure Lorenzo would be happy with the outcome, but not being stuffed in a trunk all those years and then being considered junk. 🤣 8mo

willaful The only problem with that punishment is that bossy Beatrix gets rewarded. 😂 8mo

quietjenn I was waiting the entire book for them both to get what they deserved. A life yoked together seems fitting all around! 8mo

rubyslippersreads @willaful True, but I dislike Sir Harry even more than Beatrix. 😄 8mo

rubyslippersreads @quietjenn It does. I think Mrs. Rose dodged a bullet. 😂 8mo

batsy He did have it coming! 😆 8mo

CarolynM Everyone got what they deserved😆 7mo

Cathythoughts Yes ! Good point. 😂 7mo

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Cathythoughts

All Done by Kindness: A Novel | Doris Langley Moore

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I‘m agreeing with all the other #FurrowedMiddlebrowClub reviews. I enjoyed it ! Yes , the whole Scooby-Doo adventure @batsy 😂. I agree with some it was a bit slow to start , but the start was my favourite part. For a scooby- do , it caused a bit of uneasiness. I love the title of this book , it feels like the cosy blanket covering this cosy mystery with warmth and kindness.

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EverydayImReading I love this review @Cathythoughts ❤️Im sold. Stacking 🎉 8mo

Cathythoughts @EverydayImReading Thanks Sinead , I hope you will like it. ♥️ 8mo

TrishB Lovely review ♥️ 8mo

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Cathythoughts @TrishB Thanks Trish X 8mo

batsy Nice review! Yes, an anxiety-inducing Scooby Doo caper 😆 8mo

Ruthiella The whole plot is set in motion because of the kindness of Dr. Sandilands and I was very much worried he would be duped and taken advantage of! 8mo

squirrelbrain Sounds wonderful! ❤️ 8mo

Cathythoughts @batsy You nailed it with the ‘ Scooby - Doo ‘ ! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 8mo

Cathythoughts @Ruthiella Oh me too , Dr Sandilands ❤️❤️❤️ 8mo

Cathythoughts @squirrelbrain It‘s a good one 👍🏻❤️ 8mo

jlhammar I agree, the title is just perfect. Great review! So glad you enjoyed it. 8mo

Tamra I‘ve been missing you here! 🤗 8mo

Cathythoughts @jlhammar It‘s a great title. X 8mo

Cathythoughts @Tamra Thankyou X And I‘ve been missing you too ! ♥️ I havnt had as much time since I properly retired … that‘s either a good thing … or age 🙄😂. Either way , I hope to stay in touch more. (edited) 8mo

Tamra @Cathythoughts I didn‘t know you fully retired - Yayyyyy🎉🥳🍾 I hear exactly that, people are busier after they “retire” so I‘m not at all surprised. 😉 8mo

andrew61 Sounds like a fun read Cathy. Enjoy your retirement once the dust has settled. 8mo

LeahBergen Lovely review, Cathy! I liked the first part the best, too (the discovery of what‘s in the trunk, etc). 8mo

willaful Yes, I was afraid it was going to make me too anxious. I had to read a review to make sure everything would be okay. 😳 8mo

Cathythoughts @Tamra Yes it‘s funny. A friend of mine retired recently and says she doesn‘t know how she found the time to work 😂X (edited) 8mo

Cathythoughts @andrew61 ThanksAndrew! I think I will. I hope all is well with you and yours. X 8mo

Cathythoughts @LeahBergen Yes the first part was lovely before all the drama started 👍🏻❤️ 8mo

Cathythoughts @willaful I know !! And I love a full blown thriller , but this was such a cosy read and I wanted to warn these lovely people 8mo

CarolynM Lovely review and picture😍 Congratulations on your retirement 🎉 I‘ve missed everyone‘s news over the last few months but hoping to catch up now. I hope you‘ve been busy with good things💕 7mo

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Tamra

All Done by Kindness: A Novel | Doris Langley Moore

🥲 I‘m having trouble concentrating. 🤷🏾‍♀️ I am going to hit pause on this one and let it idle on my TBR.

I love Dr. George‘s character and can‘t bear the thought of him being cheated - nor old Mrs. Hovenden. 💙

“Why couldn‘t people see the pattern of life whole? Youth, maturity, and age, they were all equally entitled to the opportunities of happiness.”

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batsy I highlighted that same quote! Love how it's expressed. 8mo

jlhammar Great quote! The doctor really is a lovely man. Better to find something that is working for you right now. You can always return to this if/when the mood strikes. 8mo

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Ruthiella I understand. @quietjenn expressed similar anxiety about beloved characters. I felt that too, but I promise you, one you get over that hump, the plot just rolls out. @batsy compared the underdogs to the Scooby gang, but an A-Team analogy works too with Hannibal‘s “I love it when a plan comes together “, 8mo

LeahBergen Sometimes you just have to hit pause and move on to something more enjoyable to you. 🥰 8mo

quietjenn Understandable! If it helps, I feel like Moore was equally fond of her characters. But, do what feels right. 8mo

Cathythoughts I love your new profile pic , lovely ! Hitting pause is a good idea 👍🏻 I did enjoy this one , must put up a little review I‘m way behind. 😘 (edited) 8mo

Tamra @Cathythoughts thank you! 😘 I went with a purple splash of color this time. This summer it was teal for a bit of fun. 8mo

CarolynM Have you come back to this yet? I think you‘ll be happy with how it turns out🙂 7mo

Tamra @CarolynM not yet - I‘m sure I will at some point. My recreational reading has taken a hit! I‘m glad you liked it and that is motivation for me to finish. 7mo

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LeahBergen

All Done by Kindness: A Novel | Doris Langley Moore

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What‘s better than an art heist caper? A middlebrow art heist caper!

I‘m going to echo what the rest of you have already said in your reviews of this #FurrowedMiddlebrowClub pick; it was a thoroughly enjoyable and delightfully suspenseful read (and I enjoyed it even more than the last one we read by this author).

What do you all think of the illustration of the trunk on the cover of my edition? I can see several items that were mentioned! 😆

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catebutler Love your vintage edition Leah! I‘m about half way through and really enjoying it! So happy this one was picked! 🩷 8mo

jlhammar Absolutely love that cover!! Delightfully suspenseful indeed. And what a great ending 😆 8mo

willaful Ah, love those old editions. Perfect #furrowedmiddlebrow 8mo

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Kimzey Love the photo and the review! 8mo

Tamra Perfect cover art! 8mo

Leftcoastzen Wow loving that cover! 8mo

quietjenn Love the cover. Everyone just forgets about the broken vase and the manuscript 😅 I like this one better too and am insanely curious about her others, which sounds totally different. 8mo

Ruthiella Love that cover! 😍 I remember liking My Caravaggio but maybe because the main character was so annoying, I like this one better? 8mo

batsy That's a fantastic cover! Suits the book so well. I preferred this to My Caravaggio, as well. 8mo

elkeOriginal Gorgeous edition! Amazing bookshelves! You kill me, lady 📚💗 8mo

kspenmoll Love the cover, even though I haven‘t read the book! 8mo

Cathythoughts I love the trunk on your book cover. Treasures 💫 8mo

erzascarletbookgasm Great edition! I love your shelves as well 😍 8mo

CarolynM That‘s a beautiful edition😍 Appropriate for a lovely book. 7mo

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