Friday, March 25, 2011

Blog Hop: Everybody Loves a Mystery

Book Blogger Hop

The writing prompt from this week's Book Blogger Hop:
"If you could physically put yourself into a book or series…
which one would it be and why?"


No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency.
I love the main character,
Mma Precious Ramotswe.
The series takes place in Botswana in Africa.
Mma Ramotswe decides to become her country's first lady detective.
Mma Ramotswe treats everyone she meets with respect.
She treats herself with respect;
she is a large woman, but she thinks of herself as
"a woman of traditional build."

I'd love to live in Botswana
and solve mysteries with Mma Ramotswe.

Here's a little audio clip from the latest book in the series,
In the Company of Cheerful Ladies.

How about you? What series or book
would you like to be a part of?
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39 comments:

  1. It's a Book ThingMarch 25, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    I would love to be a character in a Marian Keyes novel!!!!

    Hop past the blog to say hi!

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  2. AnonymousMarch 25, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    thanks for stopping by my blog. love yours.

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  3. AnonymousMarch 25, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    Interesting sounding choice! I'll have to check out the series.

    Thanks for stopping by my blog! I'm now a follower. :)

    Amanda
    http://www.lettersinsideout.com

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  4. LeslieMarch 25, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Sounds fun, I have not read this yet so will add it to my TBR pile. It is getting bigger and bigger. Old follower just wanted to stop by and say hi. It is kind of fun to picture the bloggers in the roles they choose for themselves. Stop by to see who I picked.

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  5. AnonymousMarch 25, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    I'd love to read this series!

    Your newest follower :)

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  6. Howard ShermanMarch 25, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    Apologies in advance for my answer this week as it will not immediately resonate with the book blogger population which happens to be 99.5% female.

    My choice is a book series geared towards guys which won’t enthrall the vast majority of my fellow book bloggers (who are almost entirely female) with the extensive discussion of powerful weapons and sexy milspec gear, beautiful women, eye-popping action sequences (with occasionally obscene violence), and the like.

    But there IS something in my answer that just about everyone of the female persuasion can benefit from my decidedly “books for guys” post. Hop on over to http://www.howardsherman.net to find out what it is.

    Happy Hop Friday!

    Howard Sherman
    http://www.howardsherman.net

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  7. KristinMarch 25, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    Happy Friday! I'd love to be in the Mortal Engines series by Philip Reeve:) Old follower dropping by!

    Have a great weekend!
    Kristin@ My Bookish Ways

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  8. AnonymousMarch 25, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog! I love your choice :-) I am now a new follower :-) Have a fabulous weekend!

    Thanks,
    Molly

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  9. HildeMarch 25, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    I definitely agree about this series. Mma Ramotswe is such an inspirational character.
    Thanks for hopping by The Turn of the Page!

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  10. Molli @ Once Upon a PrologueMarch 25, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    this sounds like a very interesting series!

    and hi! thanks for the follow. i'm following you now, too. :)

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  11. Michelle FlickMarch 25, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    Hey! I havent heard of this series so I will put it on my list!!! Thanks for following!!! I look forward to talking about books with you!!!

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  12. LBCMarch 25, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    Just hopping by. Sounds like a good choice, and it is different from many of the others I've seen.

    Here is my hop: http://hawthornescarlet.blogspot.com/2011/03/book-blogger-hop-escaping-into-book.html

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  13. Laura @ I'm Booking ItMarch 25, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    Oh, that's a good answer! I enjoy the audio version of this series. I'd love to visit Mma Ramotswe and her friends.

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  14. Jenni ElyseMarch 25, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    Sounds like an interesting series. I'll have to look it up.

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  15. Sharon Galligar ChanceMarch 25, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    Ya know, I've never read any in this series! I'll check them out someday! Thanks for dropping by my blog!

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  16. Jo KMarch 26, 2011 at 4:44 AM

    Old follower returning the visit:)I've never heard of No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, but it surely sounds interesting. i'll have to check it out.

    Have a nice weekend!

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  17. kk4booksnlighthousesMarch 26, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    Hey Deb: Thanks for hopping over to my blog. You soooo should check on Fern Michael's Sisterhood Series. You will really get a big kick out of it. Start with Weekend Warriors then go from there.

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  18. Jessica @ a GREAT readMarch 26, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    I love a good mystery book! Have quite a few faves that weave the paranormal into the stories so they're really good!

    Thanks for visiting my blog!

    Have a GREAT weekend!

    New Follower

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  19. AislynnMarch 26, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    Hi! Just popping through :) Thanks for stopping by and commenting! I'm a new follower of your lovely blog!

    Have a great weekend!

    Aislynn
    Knit Purl Stitch Read & Cook

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  20. AnonymousMarch 26, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    One of my best friends loves this series. I'll have to pick them up one day. Smith's Akimbo series for children are quite fun! Thanks for leaving a comment on my blog!!!

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  21. TheBookGirlMarch 26, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    I loved the Cazelet Chronicles and I have always wanted to live in England, so I guess I'ld pick that one.

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  22. As I Turn the PagesMarch 26, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    Who doesn't love a good mystery? So many answers I've seen have Harry Potter in them.

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  23. MarlaMarch 26, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Hi, and thanks for stopping by Starting the Next Chapter and for becoming a follower. I have added you, as well. :)

    You know, I think I've heard of that series before, but I can't remember where or when. It just seems so familiar. Interesting pick!

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  24. EvieMarch 26, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    Sounds like a great adventure! Very interesting choice. I would probably have problem pronouncing the name, tho! :)

    Thanks for stopping by my blog, I'm your new follower, would be great if you could follow back!

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  25. LaurieMarch 26, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    Terrific choice, Ms. Nance! Made me recall the novels all over again, and I agree that Botswana would be a fascinating place to visit. A spot of red bush tea with Mma. Ramotswe sounds lovely on this rainy, cold morning!

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  26. sinnMarch 26, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    Thanks for hopping by Sinnful Books! I've become a new follower ^_^

    Honestly, that would be an interesting book/series to be part of. I couldn't get into the first book, but I really liked the concept. Cool pick!

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  27. Natalie WMarch 26, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    I haven't read the books but heard so much about them and it would be interesting to visit.
    Thanks for stopping by!
    Natalie :0)
    www.thebookinn.net

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  28. GraceKrispyMarch 26, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    I tried reading the first book in that series, and just couldn't get into it! I know others have really enjoyed it, however. I'll have to try again at some point!

    I'm your newest follower--


    GraceKrispy@MotherLode blog

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  29. AnonymousMarch 26, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    Thanks for visiting my blog.

    I'm now following!

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  30. kathyMarch 26, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    I've heard a lot of good things about Ladies Detective Agency. I'll have to check it out sometime.
    Thanks for hopping by my blog. I'm following you now too. :)

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  31. LoniMarch 26, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    The No. 1 Detective Agency sounds great when you describe it. I read a short story collection by Smith and didn't really like it, so I haven't given his series a chance. After your wish to be a part of it, I might change my mind.

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  32. Nicki J. Markus / Asta IdoneaMarch 26, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog - I am a new follower!

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  33. Dorothy A.March 26, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    Glad you stopped by! That sounds like a great series; I will definitely check it out.

    Have fun on your first Sherlock. I'm sure you will love it.

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  34. UnknownMarch 26, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    i've heard such good things about this series, I'm gooing to have to check it out.

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  35. Bad CatholicMarch 27, 2011 at 5:45 AM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog The Eclectic Reader! Great blog!

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  36. AnonymousMarch 27, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    Thanks for visiting my blog.Precious Ramotswe is an amazing character. I'd love to drink tea with her!

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  37. JoyceMarch 27, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    HI! Thanks for stopping by my blog! I am your newest follower. Please stop back by and follow me! Have a great week!
    www.whereismymind-joyous.blogspot.com

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  38. Sugar and SnarkMarch 28, 2011 at 5:24 AM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog!

    Already a follower :)

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  39. Ramblings of a Part time DruidMarch 31, 2011 at 1:01 AM

    I loved that series and the TV show they did on the series.

    I was just hopping by and put you on follow.. please hop back and follow me.. i'm new at all this.

    http://kittenreads.blogspot.com/2011/03/book-blog-hop-march-25-28th-2011.html

    Thanks.

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