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Carpe Jugulum (Discworld #23, Witches #6) by Terry Pratchett

Carpe Jugulum (Discworld #23, Witches #6) by Terry Pratchett

Posted in3 StarsJanuary 3, 2026
Not a favourite, but some fun vampire satire! - ⭐⭐⭐ 3/5 Stars
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witches abroad by terry pratchett 4/5 stars Hilarious, and again thematically strong! I love these witches (and Greebo) more with every book! [Discworld #12, Witches #3]

Witches Abroad (Discworld #12, Witches #3) by Terry Pratchett

Posted in4 StarsOctober 11, 2025
I love these witches (and Greebo) more with every book! - ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5 Stars
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Wyrd Sisters by Terry Pratchett 4/5 Another great audiobook re-read! A very funny and clever Macbeth parody, and I loved Nanny Ogg and Magrat in addition to Granny Weatherwax! [Discworld #6, Witches #2]

Wyrd Sisters (Discworld #6; Witches #2) by Terry Pratchett

Posted in4 StarsAugust 31, 2025
Hilarious and clever, and I love the three witches! - ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5 Stars
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Equal Rites (Discworld #3, Witches #1) by Terry Pratchett

Equal Rites (Discworld #3, Witches #1) by Terry Pratchett

Posted in4 StarsJuly 19, 2025
Very fun to re-read this on audio! 🧙🏻‍♀️🧙🏻‍♀️🧙🏻‍♀️🧙🏻‍♀️ 4/5 Witch's Hats
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Animal Farm by George Orwell 4/5 Stars Genre: Classic Literature, Allegory, Satire Positives: + Brilliantly read by Stephen Fry! + Simply told and accessible story. + Very effective as a satirical allegory for how power corrupts. Negatives: - Based on historical events, it's very depressing!

Animal Farm by George Orwell

Posted in4 Stars, Book ReviewsOctober 23, 2023
Stephen Fry really brings the story to life! - 🐷🐷🐷🐷 4/5 Pigs
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Barbie (2023)

Barbie (2023)

Posted inMoviesJuly 30, 2023
I loved it! It was so funny and so weird, and so real. 🎬
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The Southern Book Clubs Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix 3/5 Star Review

The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix

Posted in3 Stars, Book ReviewsMarch 25, 2023
Great audiobook and an entertaining satire of '90s horror ⭐⭐⭐ 3/5
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Hoofin' It by RJ Blain Mini Review 1 ot 5 stars Genre: Supernatural Romantic(?) Comedy Positives: Fun cover, title and blurb is where it ends. I want my 99p back. Negatives: - The most mind-numblingly repetitive writing I’ve ever experienced. - Everything is told and nothing shown. - Sex trafficking plot in a comedy book (hilarious…) - Alpaca is not a sidekick! - All characters are the same and all are annoying. - Did I mention it’s repetitive?

Hoofin’ It by R. J. Blain

Posted in1 Star/Did Not Finish, Book ReviewsFebruary 8, 2023
What's funnier than a sex trafficking plot in a comedy book? Top marks for book title, cover and blurb but a fail for execution. 💀 DNF
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