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It‘s coffee (Italian expresso blend from my staycation box thankyouverymuch and it‘s delicious!) in the cool bedroom this morning, with Wimbledon and Le Tour on tap. And, of course, books.

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MittenGirlPeach

The Terracotta Dog | Andrea Camilleri

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I‘m absolutely loving this series. Can‘t believe I just found out about it this summer, but here we are. I‘m on book three right now, and they keep getting better. Terrific characters, somewhat Byzantine plots (especially the first book) and laugh out loud lines. I‘m buying them used through Thrift books, and it feels like I‘ve constantly got an order in to them. Probably because I do. 🤷🏻‍♀️

It‘s a beauty weekend here in Michigan.

AmyG It looks beautiful. I just got pics of my kids hiking somewhere near or in Oakland County. 2w

MittenGirlPeach @AmyG it‘s one of those weeks when you think “this is why we live here!” (edited) 2w

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kwmg40

Death at Sea: Montalbano's Early Cases | Andrea Camilleri

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This collection of short mysteries featuring early cases investigated by Inspector Montalbano is a low pick, as the quality of the stories are mixed. However, I always enjoy spending time with Montalbano and friends.

The setting on Sicily is perfect for prompt 8 (“Features the ocean“) of #52bookclub24.

#192025 #2014 @Librarybelle

kwmg40 @Kristy_K, @LaraReads, @KarenUK, @Hooked_on_books, @BarkingMadRead, @Crazeedi, @brittanyreads, @Magpiegem, @BookBelle84, @Larkken, @jenniferw88, @julesG, @Deblovestoread, @MidnightBookGirl, @Librarybelle, @triplem80, @Tove_Reads, @Read4life, @Bluebird, @BarbaraBB, @eeclayton, @hissingpotatoes, @Book_Lover95, @TheAromaofBooks 2y

Librarybelle This series is on my to read list. I‘m slowly working my way through the Donna Leon books first. 2y

Hooked_on_books That cover is really cute! 2y

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TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 2y

Crazeedi @Librarybelle Leon is soooo good, but I have to rate Camilleri even better! You will love!! If you can find audiobooks you will laugh, the reader is excellent!! 2y

Crazeedi I love love love Montalbano!! Have you listened to any of his books? They are hilarious!! And there is an Italian TV series too! Subtitled but really fun 2y

Librarybelle @Crazeedi Good to know!! 2y

kwmg40 @Librarybelle @Crazeedi I too love the audiobooks! Grover Gardner is great. He also does a fantastic job with the sci-fi Vorkosigan series. And I second the TV adaptation recommendation! 2y

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Rissreadswithcats

A House in Sicily | Daphne Phelps

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This is the house, Casa Cuseni, I stayed in last year when I visited Taormina, Italy. It has a very interesting history. I stayed in the room that Greta Garbo frequented. This house was the perfect place to stay, with its antiques, art and gorgeous gardens. The view of Mt Etna from our terrace was amazing! The house also has a dining room that contains a mural painted on the walls of its original owner Robert Kitson, his lover and their adopted ⬇️

Rissreadswithcats Child. Homosexuality was a crime at the time. To protect the men portrayed in the paintings, and to protect the paintings themselves because of the subject matter, the room was closed for 100 yrs and only opened in 2012. The book details the rich Sicilian lifestyle of the niece of the original owner Kitson. She became the guardian of the house and spent her lifetime preserving it. 2y

Jeg I just read The 7 husband's of Evelyn Hugo. A fictional account of hidden gay Hollywood. So interesting to read your account of your visit. 2y

Reggie Always having to hide.😢 great review! 2y

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kwmg40

Death at Sea: Montalbano's Early Cases | Andrea Camilleri

I probably won't get through all of these, but here are my picks for the #CloakandDaggerChristmas challenge hosted by @Ruthiella:

1. An English Murder by Cyril Hare
2. The Maid by Nita Prose
3. Stockings and Spells by Nancy Warren
4. The Hidden Staircase by Carolyn Keene
5. A Small Death in Lisbon by Robert Wilson
6. 4:50 From Paddington by Agatha Christie
7. Death at Sea by Andrea Camilleri
8. Peril at Owl Park by Marthe Jocelyn

kwmg40 @HardcoverHearts @quietjenn @LeahBergen @elkeOriginal @Larkken @batsy @merelybookish @jlhammar @RaeLovesToRead @bthegood @kspenmoll 2y

Ruthiella Ah, but I see you have cleverly used a few planned group reads! Great way to make the books do double duty! 👍 I was thinking if I fudged it, I could use the next Nancy Drew title for the “child detective” prompt. After all, she was only 16 in the original books. 🤔 2y

kwmg40 @Ruthiella I too considered using the Nancy Drew title for the 8th title, but wanted an excuse to read the next book in the delightful Aggie Morton series. This one has a Christmas setting too! 2y

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quietjenn @kwmg40 the Aggie Morton is one of my possibilities as well, especially when I saw it was set at Christmas (and I already have it checked out from the library). 2y

kwmg40 @quietjenn I had planned simply to read the next Aggie Morton book and it was a nice surprise to me too when I saw it was set at Christmas. Good timing! 2y

jlhammar Oooh, nice list! I was also considering counting Nancy for the child detective prompt, but I‘ll hopefully get Flavia in. The Aggie Morton series sounds great! 2y

LeahBergen I‘m hoping to get to An English Murder, too. 2y

Texreader I am so looking forward to playing #wintergames with you for the #snowangels! ❄️ 👼 2y

Emilymdxn This is amazing and I ABSOLUTELY want to join in, thank you fellow snow Angel! 2y

kwmg40 @jhammar Flavia is a great option too! 2y

kwmg40 @LeahBergen Very convenient that this was chosen for the #goldenagecrimeclub. It's actually going to be a reread for me. 2y

kwmg40 @Texreader @Emilymdxn I'm so looking forward to #wintergames with the #snowangels. It'll be fun if a number of us are doing this challenge together. 2y

Emilymdxn I‘ll be having a go at it for sure! Winter is a great time for murder mysteries 🥰 2y

kwmg40 @Emilymdxn Couldn't agree more! 2y

CogsOfEncouragement Woo HOO! #NancyDrewBR 2y

Larkken I've never triedthe Aggie Morton series, maybe I'll try this one! I'm liking that it's set at Christmas... 2y

Nessavamusic Very fun! 2y

kwmg40 @CogsOfEncouragement It's certainly nice to be able to fit #NancyDrewBR into this challenge! 2y

kwmg40 @Larkken I hope you enjoy it. I found the first book charming and fun. 2y

kwmg40 @Nessavamusic Thanks! I'm really looking forward to this challenge. 2y

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