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In a world where you can be anything, be kind.

I'm a bear who's well read, sort of well traveled, cheerful, and friendly. Hugs freely given.
DO NOT WET!
Do let me know if you have any trouble finding the books. I try to pick ones that are easy to find. #FurryTails #FurryReaders
November 25, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Thank you! We have dance rehearsal again tonight but it's my rostered day off, so that's good. #FurryTails #FurryReaders
November 25, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Ohh do let me know. We can reassess if need be. I know a couple are older books. #FurryTails #FurryReaders
November 25, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Thank you everyone for coming to #FurryTails #FurryReaders discussion this month. I really do apologize for being late. Next month I will be on time, when we discuss The Murder of Mr. Wickham by Claudia Gray.
We will be meeting early, on Dec. 16 next month, to avoid the Christmas rush.
November 25, 2025 at 8:55 PM
The writing is very well done. It was a pleasure to read, and the author really did make the world come alive for readers. #FurryTails #FurryReaders
November 25, 2025 at 8:52 PM
I am so glad everyone seems to enjoy the picks I make for Book Club. I feel that it's sometimes just me "forcing" my love of mysteries on others. But I do try to pick a variety of mysteries. Next year, we'll be branching out a bit more in sub-genres (maybe crossing over) #FurryTails #FurryReaders
November 25, 2025 at 8:51 PM
We've never had bush tea. We may have to try it now. #FurryTails #FurryReaders
November 25, 2025 at 8:39 PM
She did. She had about 3 weeks in Botswana and about 3 weeks in South Africa. (I should have realized more about the geography from her trip, but I wasn't connecting that while reading the book.) #FurryTails #FurryReaders
November 25, 2025 at 8:38 PM
*blushing* I had to at first because, as I said, I'm bad with African geography and I wasn't sure where Botswana actually is. I had to check to see it wasn't in the middle of the continent because I kept wondering when going to South Africa casually was mentioned. #FurryTails #FurryReaders
November 25, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Ohh yes. Sometimes you need gentle mysteries for a quite, calming read. This book was perfect for rainy day reading with a cup of tea. No moments that might make you spill the tea. #FurryTails #FurryReaders
November 25, 2025 at 8:35 PM
It did. A friend from college went on a southern Africa safari trip through Botswana and South Africa about 15 years ago now. Her pictures were incredible! #FurryTails #FurryReaders
November 25, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Tech rehearsal went well, ran overtime but it always does. And Housemate who usually handles the music was needed only to run things side stage for the tech crew at the sound desk and was finally able to watch Human perform. First time! #FurryTails #FurryReaders
November 25, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Most definitely. #FurryTails #FurryReaders
November 25, 2025 at 8:29 PM
This book wasn't really structured as a typical mystery is, with a murder and then the process of detective work to discover whodunit. This was much more a day-in-the-life kind of vignettes. Did #FurryTails #FurryReaders enjoy that structure?
November 25, 2025 at 8:29 PM
We have not. I will have to check it out. So many of the books are made into series that it's sometimes hard to keep track...and have the time to watch them all and still read the books. 😆 #FurryTails #FurryReaders
November 25, 2025 at 8:27 PM
I did have to check a map a few time to find out where the places were. But, I admit my geographical knowledge of the African continent is sorely lacking. #FurryTails #FurryReaders
November 25, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Ohh yes, I was concerned during that chapter. There were some tense moments, but over all the book was quite gentle with its readers. #FurryTails #FurryReaders
November 25, 2025 at 8:24 PM
December's book is the The Murder of Mr. Wickham by Claudia Gray. #FurryTails #FurryReaders Good to see you, so sorry about being late!
November 25, 2025 at 8:23 PM
*bluhes a little* Now that we're on summer time and everyone else is back on standard time, it's not as early. It's 7am right now. The alarm went off at 6:30. 😊
November 25, 2025 at 8:21 PM
It must be. I didn't notice the peacefulness while reading it, but you are right. It is very calm. #FurryTails #FurryReaders
November 25, 2025 at 8:19 PM