Hello gorgeous library guests
and
Welcome to the Mewton-Clawson Library at BBHQ
Thank you for joining me in the stacks today.
Mew may remember last week when the P.A. tried to ambush me with the warm, damp flannel?
Well, mew'll never believe it, but she got me!
Yep, I was cornered under my desk by a warm, damp flannel, and before I knew what was happening, it had been smooshed all over my face and then swiftly removed.
Look, it wasn't that bad, and the warm flannel, in all honesty, was quite nice, like a mini spa treatment. However, I had to keep up appearances and complain bitterly to the management about being ambushed under my desk while I was supposedly hiding! MOL
The P.A. then decided, after said complaint, that extra treats were in order to diffuse the situation, which was really a rather supurr bonus. All I could say at that point was, YUM!
Oh, and this week is my non-cat book week, and I have a furbulous book few mew!
The P.A. is joining in Friday Fill-ins Blog Hop with the pawesome 15 & Meowing and Four-Legged Furballs.
1. _________________is a habit I want to develop.
2. I can’t seem to break my habit of ________________________.
3. I just recently _________ for the first time ever.
4. _________ is a historical period I wish I could visit.
The P.A.'s answers are...
1. Daily meditation is a habit I want (would like) to develop. Instead of my sporadic here-and-there practice!
2. I can’t seem to break my habit of procrastination and apathy. I'm much better than I was this time last year, but it's like wading through treacle uphill on sheet ice, carrying a pyramid. Who knew mid-life was so fluffing challenging???
3. I just recently made a bandana for a lovely K9 for the first time ever. I've never made anything for a K9, so it was a first! It is pink with sparkles for a cute girl named Stella.
4. Ancient Egypt is a historical period I wish I could visit. Here's a little-known fact: I always wanted to be an archaeologist specializing in Ancient Egypt, and at careers day at school, when asked about my future and what I'd like to do/be. I was told most unceremoniously that there was no chance of that because girls didn't become archaeologists, there were no courses available for me, and that was that dream utterly squashed in less time than you could say; I'll have a niptini, shaken not stirred, with a sprig of catnip and cute pink umbrella on the side!
Today, as it's the last Friday of the month, we're also joining in the furbulous...
Today's fail is courtesy of Smooch's over-indulgent catnip haze at Catmas, he said, and I quote. "I'm laying off the green stuff for a while!" MOL
Yep, mew do that, Smooch.
Oh, and wipe your mouth, dude, and don't dribble on anything! MOL
Let's see what I've got to show mew this time!
Mewton-Clawson Library Copy
by
Jodi Taylor
Here's a little snippet of the book blurb:
Meet Lady Amelia Smallhope, for whom there is no problem that can't be solved by a drink and a think.
And Pennyroyal, for whom there is no problem. Ever.
Everyone's favourite time-travelling bounty hunters. Sorry - 'recovery agents'. No bad guy they can't handle. No expense account too flexible. No rule they cannot break.
As long as they're together, the world is their oyster. And they'll always have each other, right?
Fasten your seatbelts. The timeline doesn't know what's about to hit it.
And Pennyroyal, for whom there is no problem. Ever.
Everyone's favourite time-travelling bounty hunters. Sorry - 'recovery agents'. No bad guy they can't handle. No expense account too flexible. No rule they cannot break.
As long as they're together, the world is their oyster. And they'll always have each other, right?
Fasten your seatbelts. The timeline doesn't know what's about to hit it.
If mew haven't already read any of the Chronicles of St. Mary's books, then mew are missing out on rip-roaring, time-travelling, historical adventure series that is just absolutely, fluffing brilliant!
Today's book is an off-shoot starring some of the characters from the main series.
If mew’re in the mood for a riotous romp through time and space, look no further than The Ballad of Smallhope and Pennyroyal! Jodi Taylor enchants us again with her dazzling blend of wit, charm, and chaos, introduced through the unforgettable duo of Lady Amelia Smallhope and her partner-in-crime Pennyroyal.
Right from the start, we meet the furbulous Lady Amelia, whose philosophy seems to be that every problem—even the most complex—can be solved with a hearty drink and a dash of clever thinking. Then there’s Pennyroyal, the epitome of confidence, who seems to stride through life without a care in the world. For her, problem is just a four-letter word that doesn’t exist in her vocabulary. Together, they form a partnership that’s as dynamic as it is delightful.
As recovery agents (let’s be honest, they’re basically time-travelling bounty hunters), Smallhope and Pennyroyal tackle a wild array of challenges that span the ages. Sharp humour and wickedly clever prose are present on every page, often leaving me chuckling out loud as our intrepid friends dance between timelines, breaking just about every rule in the book while they’re at it. Who knew history could be so hilariously malleable?
The chemistry between Amelia and Pennyroyal is electric, and their zany adventures will have mew rooting for them from start to finish. Just when mew think they’ve reached their wildest escapades, the stakes are raised even higher, reminding us that when it comes to time travel, there’s always a new timeline waiting to be turned upside down.
This book is a vibrant tapestry of escapades, laughter, and heartwarming camaraderie. It’s a fast-paced thrill ride that beckons mew to fasten your seatbelt—because trust me, the timeline truly doesn’t know what’s about to hit it!
If mew're looking for a story that meautifully balances fun, friendship, and just the right amount of reckless abandon, this is utter purrfection and your ticket to an adventure mew won't soon forget. Grab your cup of catnip tea, settle in, and prepare to be taken on a wild journey—these two are ready to make history their playground!
An Utterly Epic Read!
And if like me, mew love a long series, St Mary's has fourteen books so far. Another off-shoot, The Time Police, has six books, plus there are lots of short stories as well. Jodi Taylor is a truly exceptional writer, so if mew haven't read any yet, do try them, and I will add that the audio versions are superb!
Paperback: 464 pages
Audio: 12 hours 14 mins
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I'm off to read next week's book, as mew know the drill, so many books, so little time!
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Until next time...
Keep calm and read more books
Amber
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