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Matt Lloyd-Rose's avatar

I'll be there! And so will my Schnauzer!

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Henry Eliot's avatar

Great news!

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Racheal Guidry's avatar

First time reading with you Henry. I previously followed you on TikTok and loved your takes on the classics. This isn't my usual go to in a classic so it will be a nice change of pace. Already sped through the first 14 chapters! The dialogue reminds me so much of old movies I watched as a kid where also the martinis never seemed to stop flowing.

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Henry Eliot's avatar

Fantastic! Thanks so much for the kind words. And I'm so glad you're enjoying The Thin Man! I'm looking forward to discussing on Friday . . .

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BILL's avatar

Good morning. I started last night. Reading the descriptions of Nick as a Greek ex-PI suggests a physicality I don't see in William Powell, although it's hard not to see Powell as Nick. What do others think? And, I don't remember who said it, but Nick can hold his liquor. I imagine people drank more then. It's only in my lifetime that the stigma of addiction has taken hold despite Prohibition and regular church attendance. I've heard the stories of my great-grandmother knowing where to find all of the best speakeasies in town. If Google is believed, the average American drank thirteen drinks a week in the 1920s. I think Nick has them all beat. Happy Advent, all!

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Henry Eliot's avatar

You're so right - they dispensed with Nick's Greek heritage in the films . . . And yes! He definitely can hold his liquor!

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Beatrice Mulligan's avatar

Looking forward to it!

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Susan K's avatar

I’m in. Looking forward to it

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Alan Bailey's avatar

I've really been looking forward to this, my first read-along with you. Happily, I saw the movie long enough ago that I don't remember any of the details of the mystery. Mostly I remember the glassware. Who doesn't want Nick and Nora glasses, the coupe that works for both champagne and martinis!

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Henry Eliot's avatar

Great to have you on board Alan! And yes! 'Nick and Nora glasses' would be a perfect Christmas gift!

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Linda Quayle's avatar

A little bit late jumping into this, but yes, definitely joining in!

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Henry Eliot's avatar

Fantastic! Great to have you on board!

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Grace's avatar

I have my copy ready and waiting and looking forward to it.

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Henry Eliot's avatar

Fantastic! Looking forward to reading with you.

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Pina Baker's avatar

Sounds great. I’m in if I can get hold of a book in time. Sadly the bookshop doesn’t ship to Australia.

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Henry Eliot's avatar

Wonderful! Yes hopefully you can find a copy in Aus.

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Susan K's avatar

I’m in after yesterday in the US this sounds perfect

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Henry Eliot's avatar

You're right . . .

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Royston Vince's avatar

Fab choice. Looking forward

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Henry Eliot's avatar

Thanks Royston! Me too.

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Anders's avatar

You should have a copy or two in Aus, its a classic

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