My February favorite was another historical mystery set in Northern California. #12booksof2024
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My February favorite was another historical mystery set in Northern California. #12booksof2024
pickWhat aroused my curiosity when I spotted this library book was that the heart of the story is based on a letter from Mary Magdalene.Familiar with the work of Elaine Pagles Gnostic gospels,this fictional spin intrigued me.The book‘s content regarding Egyptian archaeology during post World War II (1924) Great Britain colonial fascinated me as well.The novel is told by Mary Russell-in her perspective,as a foil to Holmes.The novel‘s political,⬇️
#Two4Tuesday
1. My simple pleasure is starting my day with a cup of coffee & meditation/contemplation with daily book prompts about family,friends,myself,community.
2. Mary Russell is an unconventional woman for her times & has a wealth of intellectual curiosity.According to the author, this series is about her, with Holmes as a backdrop.
Tagging @Bookwormjillk @booklover3258 @Deblovestoread
Breakfast. Cranberry orange muffin to fit in with the season. My coffee is in my treasured Christmas NYC mug. We did not get there this year for this season, but plan to go in January to see an exhibit at the MET. I am home today because my cold is in my lungs (asthma) but with mighty necessary drugs (ugh! Hate prednisone) I should be feeling less wrecked tomorrow or Thursday. 🎄
Started this library book today. It‘s been some time since I have visited the world of Sherlock Holmes & Mary Russell. I am happy to be there. 🕵🏻♀️🕵🏻♂️🔎👀
Sunday morning coffee with a croissant & pastry from a local French/Vietnamese bakery. The bakery is a family affair, serving to die for Vietnamese coffee! #coffeeandbooks #coffeeandpastry
I read one issue of Real Simple this month and don‘t think I‘ll get through any more in the next couple days. Nonetheless , I‘ll keep going until they‘re all gone!
Meanwhile, I finished The Moor at Gladstone‘s and was prepared to bring it home for the newly restored LFL at the local community center. However, my hotel in Bath had an informal lending library, so I left it there.
#readordonate #monthlymagazineblitz
