Nancy Drew books
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miriam_eI've been taking a bit of a rest from reading science fiction lately, instead reading the old Nancy Drew mysteries, and the more recent Nancy Drew Files series of books. At first I was not all that keen on the older books as they're simplistic and naïve, but they're starting to grow on me. They have a certain 1930s charm.
The newer Nancy Drew Files books are more engrossing. I feel like I'm getting more Veronica Mars episodes (I loved that TV series). The books don't have the smart dialogue of that show, but they often have satisfyingly complex plots. Rob Thomas, the creator of Veronica Mars always said he took inspiration from the Nancy Drew books. I can see it.
The newer Nancy Drew Files books are more engrossing. I feel like I'm getting more Veronica Mars episodes (I loved that TV series). The books don't have the smart dialogue of that show, but they often have satisfyingly complex plots. Rob Thomas, the creator of Veronica Mars always said he took inspiration from the Nancy Drew books. I can see it.
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Date: 2026-04-06 09:30 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2026-04-06 09:21 pm (UTC)I'm in the opposite position: I only read ebooks now.
I don't know why I'm going to spend thousands of dollars carting physical books across the country when it's unlikely I'll ever read them again.
Oh, yeah. I know why: I'm stupid.