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Stephen Bondar's avatar

Thank you again for your recommendations.

I myself am hoping to one day go into the slow-living mode, but in Barbados, and more sort of (God rest his soul; he is missed) Jimmy Buffet style.

As for the series, I have not seen it, but plan to, after a couple of seasons are in the books, so I can really binge. But as a fan of the Walking Dead universe, and Breaking Bad, etc., I can pretty much swear thar AMC is not capable of doing a bad show! I know I keep recommending books for your husband, but maybe you both might like Hell on Wheels, another series by the same network, that just never got the promotion it deserved, a definitely revisionist western that totally flew under the radar.

I still can't bring myself to read what I am terrified might be the last Harry Bosch book!

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The Literary Assistant's avatar

Ah! My husband is just now on the final season of Breaking Bad. I will tell him about Hell on Wheels.

We are finishing up the show The Residence. I would definitely recommend it if you enjoy quirky mystery shows. I think one of the thinks that I find enjoyable about it is that the detective will not be rushed. She is on her own slow-living time table while solving a murder.

I love the idea of slow-living. Even though my work days can be a bit busy, I try to use the weekends to reset.

It's always a bit bittersweet when series (potentially) come to an end.

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N.J. (Nancy) Mastro's avatar

I'm not a witchy reader, but I loved The Midnight Library. Right now, I'm enjoying the All Souls Trilogy by Deborah Harkness after watching A Discover of Witches on Netflix. I'm totally hooked on the story and her brilliant plotting.

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The Literary Assistant's avatar

I loved reading that series. Deborah Harkness did a fantastic job! I must admit that I have not see the show. Do you think I should give it a watch?

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N.J. (Nancy) Mastro's avatar

I don't know, but as I said, I was really captivated with her plotting, so I've been listening to a podcast series that breaks down each episode. So far, it sounds like the seriess did a good job overall staying true to the books. So I would encourage it, even though a movie is never as good as a book, and Matthew Goode is very good to look at!

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The Literary Assistant's avatar

Lol. I have no problems with spending time looking at Mathew Goode.

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Olivia Wickstrom's avatar

This was so much fun to put together! Thanks for sharing Melissa, and happy reading everyone!

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Isabella Ann's avatar

I loved reading your book recommendations Olivia and the photos are so pretty, I absolutely love the cover of English Fairy Tales and Legends! I have added a couple of these books to my TBR, thank you. 😊

Thank you Melissa for sharing this post too, along with all the lovely tea recommendations! 🙏📚

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Kelly's avatar

The Midnight Library is one of my favorite books - so damn good!

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Jen Belcher (Travel & Books)'s avatar

Love this post and definitely saving it to refer back to. The cover art of that last one looks so much like the Pumpkin Spice Cafe/ Dream Harbor series!

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