The Wizards Guide To Defensive Baking is one of my favorite T.Kingfisher books. It’s just so stinking cute! Glad it was a hit for you 😄
@gryftkin7 ай бұрын
I've only read Illuminations so far (which I enjoyed), but y'all are making me want to pick up another Kingfisher book.
@badfaith4u7 ай бұрын
You recording this vlog and your cat sitting on your lap. That was so wonderful. My cats are the same way especially in winter.
@booksandanni7 ай бұрын
Oh i‘m excited to see a German book in a vlog 😍 I loved it, the German title translates to Bookstroller or something like that so it‘s interesting seeing the title in english
@watsup4226157 ай бұрын
I definitely thought that Wizards Guide to Defensive Baking was a Harry Potter themed cookbook, until one of my friends set me straight lol! Glad she did, cause I ended up loving it!
@Kittle4257 ай бұрын
Wizards Guide To Defensive Baking was my first T Kingfisher (and absolutely my favorite!), and after subsequently enjoying Nettle & Bone and A House With Good Bones, I've decided I'll probably read everything she writes! I'm excited to get into her other works (and its extra cool since she lives just a couple towns over from me!)
@thehollyalderson7 ай бұрын
I finished A Wizards Guide to Defensive Baking last week and loved it. It was so charming and I loved how creative Mona got at the end. Like you, I cried a little at that one scene even though I'm not really a crier. Thanks for the recommendation!
@christina_13137 ай бұрын
Here you go again, adding books to my, already too long, TBR :D
@KongFuzii7 ай бұрын
The VA for the audiobook of A Wizard is great!
@Pabsie19747 ай бұрын
The door to door bookstore is a wonderful book. I loved it, read it in one day.
@HyDrOpYrO7777 ай бұрын
I finished Wizards Guide to Defensive Baking this week, and I was super surprised at how much I adored it. Made me want to rewatch Shrek 2. Because of Gingy. 😂😂
@Angel-aaa7 ай бұрын
I was not sure if it was only me that got the Shrek “reference” 😆😆
@joyfultunes7 ай бұрын
Im definitely going to have to pick up Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking!
@Justadude19977 ай бұрын
Ahhhh I loved defensive baking!
@HurricaneDDragon7 ай бұрын
Merphy has the best kind of cat. A lap cat. 🥰
@thejustinwestra7 ай бұрын
The Door-to-Door Bookstore sounds so good and heartwarming! You can’t keep adding to my TBR like this.😭
@keravnos22317 ай бұрын
Perfect! Another book to the list. Wizards guide to defense baking. Also merphy that loaf looks beautiful!!
@oyokid7 ай бұрын
The moment you mentionned smoke detector, mine just went on!
@gabrieljean9063 ай бұрын
If you put a wet, folded paper towel under your bowl, it won't move around as you work the dough. It'll stick to the counter thanks to some weird sorcery. I know, I know, not the main focus, but this is how my brain works. It picks weird stuff to comment about!
@codyp94167 ай бұрын
For anyone that listens to audiobooks Wizards Guide to Defensive Baking has a phenomenal narrator with an incredible British accent.
@michellaferriere42217 ай бұрын
I have mostly listened to audiobooks now-a-days. Eyes aren't what they used to be, Anyway, that was one of the best listens I've had in a long time! I rank it up there with the Harry Dresden series. Outstanding performance by Patricia Santomasso. Highly recommended.
@NateGifford7 ай бұрын
I had complicated feelings about A Wizards Guide To Defensive Baking. I agree that there were many wonderful whimsical and fun things, and I liked the magical ideas, etc. However, Aunt Tabitha's complete lack of direct presence and unrealistic behavior for the bulk of the book had me expecting a reveal that she was a figment of Mona's imagination and Mona was an orphan running a bakery on her own. Overall I liked it, but I really felt that her aunt and uncle were horrible guardians that were extraordinarily irresponsible in a way that tainted the experience for me. Also adding Door to Door Bookstore to my TBR given A Man Called Ove is my favorite Backman.
@FourPawsandaBook7 ай бұрын
T. Kingfisher is hit or miss for me but this sounds so cute!
@devlyn8737 ай бұрын
If you really liked that T. Kingfisher book, the next one you should try by her is Minor Mage or possibly Illuminations. Very similar vibes.
@fishmen_sensei7 ай бұрын
If you liked this German author, then I would recommend Michael Ende; he is a German children's book author. His most well-known books are Jim Button (2 books), Momo, and The Neverending Story.
@karensamuel56167 ай бұрын
I'm taking your recommendation and just got A Wizards Guide... from the library. It'll be next read. 😊
@Lynn-CA7 ай бұрын
YAY! Our Venn diagram got a little bit more overlapping. Loved both of these books.
@misternegative49187 ай бұрын
I’ve been trying to get my little sister into reading. Think I’m going to try to read Wizards Guide to Defensive Baking with her to try to get her to read.
@westmanpl7 ай бұрын
Since nobody else is talking about it, I will say that sandwich looked delicious.
@Amanda-qt6lc7 ай бұрын
I loved a wizards guide to defensive baking. I didn't know anything about it before going in. I wasn't expecting middle grade, but I still loved it. Door to door bookstore sounds great! I've been making sourdough for a couple years and your loaf looks perfect.
@Geekus.Girlus7 ай бұрын
If you appreciate T Kingfisher's humor in The WIzard's Guide to Defensive Baking, I think you would really enjoy Digger Unearthed. It's a nice compilation of her comic written under Urusla Vernon.
@psychicsocial7 ай бұрын
The Wizards Guide To Defensive Baking was my favorite YA/middle grade read from last year, I was so shocked by how gripping the plot was and how well done and interesting the world was. I absolutely know which character you cried for and so did I! She was amazing. I even bought this one for my nephew because I just had to get more people to read it.
@soniciris7 ай бұрын
I really think you should read the comic Digger that Kingfisher wrote (under her real name Ursula Vernon)! It's definitely unique, it has a lot of the little quirky worldbuilding bits you liked in this one, and Ursula's art matches her writing perfectly! It was originally a webcomic so you might even be able to still read it online for free :D
@samileigh23707 ай бұрын
A Man Called Ove is my favorite book. Immediately adding The Door to Door Bookstore to my TBR!
@TellingNotYou7 ай бұрын
I liked The wizards guide to defensive baking too, but almost didn't bother as I had previously DNF another one of T. Kingfishers books
@jonasquinn79777 ай бұрын
FOMO is a great motivator
@zephyr21677 ай бұрын
As somebody who has been reading T Kingfisher books for years now, I'm so excited to see more people picking her books up and enjoying them. Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking is absolutely one of my favorites and also made me cry. She has other middle grade books like Minor Mage and Illuminations, but I also really recommend Swordheart. It's an adult fantasy romance (not a romantasy, to be clear!) and it's so good.
@librarymama7 ай бұрын
I just read Door-to-Door Book Store last weekend & it both wrecked me & made me feel so good! As a former bookseller/current librarian I loved the aspect of connecting people with books, not just the ones they want, but ones they need. That said, when I went into work Tuesday I was able to send it home with someone else to pass the love along 🙂I read the Wizards Guide to Defensive Baking last year when looking for something Pratchetty. I enjoyed it, but not as much as the Tiffany Aching stories.
@tept60077 ай бұрын
I plan on bringing both of these books to my book club with my mom and sister. Thank you for the recommendations!
@christhewritingjester31647 ай бұрын
I'll definitely be picking up The Wizards Guide To Defensive Baking for my kids.
@LoyalSage7 ай бұрын
I read A Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking 2 years ago when I decided to start branching out more with my reading, and I absolutely loved it.
@cajunatx7 ай бұрын
try scissors to cut up those chicken tenderlions - it's way quicker! Defensive Baking is on my list - was suggested by someone somewhere
@kathleenwheeler55737 ай бұрын
I really enjoyed A Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking Door to Door Bookstore is now on my TBR list.
@deacongirls42277 ай бұрын
I loved A Wizards Guide to Defensive Baking and now I am going to try Door to Door Bookstore based on your review. Thanks!
@Olphas7 ай бұрын
I am reading my first T.Kingfisher book soon(-ish). That will be Nettle & Bone. If I like it, Defensive Baking might be next. It sounds like a great time.
@JayGTheAwkwardBookworm7 ай бұрын
Door to door bookstore sounds so cute 😩
@CNBlaze-qj7fg7 ай бұрын
Gorgeous bread! The WGTDB is probably one of my most favorite books ever! After reading it I too named my Sourdough starter. Sir Goo hasn't eaten any rats yet tho. I am delighted you enjoyed the book!! I'll have to check out the Door to Door Bookshop next.
@rashkavar7 ай бұрын
I wonder, have you read the Powder Mage trilogy? Your description of the magic in The Wizards Guide To Defensive Baking reminded me of its magic system, which fortunately can be summarized without getting spoilery. (Everything I put here is stuff I'm pretty sure is in the first chapter or two, but I'll leave a gap in case you would prefer to go in completely blind): VERY VERY MINOR SPOILERS BELOW: The Powder Mage trilogy has 3 main classes of magic user: The Privileged: powerful elemental casters who use primordial forces to devastating effect Powder Mages: people who are enhanced by exposure to gunpowder, and are capable of astonishing feats with firearms The Knacked: people who have this one quirky supernatural power. Sometimes it's something that's super rare IRL, like an eidetic memory, sometimes it's outright supernatural. There's way more to this, of course, but that would be pushing beyond introductory chapter reveals, which I'm avoiding.
@Alexandriakingoftrash7 ай бұрын
T.Kingfisher has frequently ended up being the same for me - interesting premise with an execution that's disappointing - but you've convinced me to give The Wizards Guide to Defensive Baking a try once I've finished my current TBR. The Door-to-Door Bookstore was already in my orbit, so I'm even more excited to start that!
@notrixamoris33187 ай бұрын
Thank you for the 2 interludes Merphy and now I am hungry coz they look good and delicious!!! And yeah those 2 books are getting good reviews...
@gryftkin7 ай бұрын
"I didn't mean to do it" :D AKA Accidentally finishing a book :D
@litlbucky7 ай бұрын
Door to Door moving up on my TBR Wizards Guide is my favorite T Kingfisher then Minor Mage and Swordheart… I need to read Illuminations & then Paladin series this year
@drinkbooks7 ай бұрын
All of her fantasy books are in the same world. I'm not a big fan of the 'Paladin's' books, but the rest of them are so fantastic. I love her brain. :D Also, that character, I love her too.
@storyphile45187 ай бұрын
You should try What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher! It’s a retelling of The Fall of the House of Usher and the sequel comes out later this year.
@rivwilson93307 ай бұрын
Yayyyy door to door bookstore 😍
@BrebearMckae7 ай бұрын
adding book 1 to my tbr... annnddd unfortunately I don't know if my copy of 2nd book will arrive in time to read with the discord due to weather delays... BUT I will read it as soon as I can
@henrywayne57247 ай бұрын
Currently on track to finish Speaking Bones. Thank you so much for introducing me to YET another favourite series of mine (no, like my new number 1 fave because I trust Ken to land the ending). Jia's character progression is one of the best I've ever encountered in fiction, honestly speaking. The Dandelion Dynasty needs more hype, deserves all the awards and DESERVES an adaptation as soon as yesterday.
@merphynapierreviews7 ай бұрын
I'm so happy you've loved it! It really deserves to be considered among the greats
@henrywayne57247 ай бұрын
@@merphynapierreviewsIt really is. I have never encountered a fantasy series quite like it, and I suspect I never will. I cannot wait to dive into more of Ken' books, (Three Body Problem is getting an adaptation!) and listen to all his interviews, and just gush about the themes and the character work and the world building...oh I'm obsessed😭
@adamrivers32507 ай бұрын
Welcome to another episode of Merphy pronounces words.
@Montie-Adkins7 ай бұрын
Despite my age I never really became anything of a cook. I make a basic dinner of chicken and potatoes (slightly seasoned), some sort of sammich for lunch, and a mega-healthy smoothie for breakfast.
@aluralorrell32977 ай бұрын
T kingfisher writes middle grade books that im excited to read with my kids
@MPScrimshaw7 ай бұрын
I'm currently obsessed with Kingfishers self-published World of the White Rat books. Amazing world building, interesting, weird, different stuff from what I'm used to seeing. Yes they're all Hallmark movies plot wise but GNOLES guys. Gnoles are the best.
@lindakirste45407 ай бұрын
Carsten Henn is indeed a German (bestselling) author. I read two book by him, one of them really wasnt my favorite so I was kind of not going to read another book by him but now I am very intrigued 😂
@feresoththedamned26887 ай бұрын
I don't read that many books, but my favorite three authors i would eagerly consume their books are Sanderson, Scott Lynch and i've recently added T.Kingfisher, i am glad you are enjoying her books as well!
@Kriseaf7 ай бұрын
If you haven't read Brent Weeks, I think you'd enjoy his works as well, based off of those authors. 😊
@barbarasusej7 ай бұрын
So do you plan on reading "The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches"? it's really cute and I think you may like it.
@earwen68167 ай бұрын
t kingfisher also writers under the name ursula vernon. i would rec Castle Hangnail it's the closest to defensive baking. i didn't really enjoy kingfishers adult fiction as much.
@rachelspencer94567 ай бұрын
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@surpriseitsus96227 ай бұрын
I have read one T Kingfisher "House With Good Bones" and I found it too over the top for me. Are they all this way, or any suggestions would be appreciated team Murph.
@Thecatladybooknook_PennyD7 ай бұрын
You know we need that sourdough recipe..... I've been making artisan but interested in sandwich bread like you made.
@merphynapierreviews7 ай бұрын
I use a little more sugar and butter than it calls for but otherwise follow it exactly (but I cut it in half because we don't eat enough bread to need two loafs at at time) and it comes out sooooo tastey! www.pinterest.com/pin/170925748351338932/feedback/?invite_code=0f06081ade324572b2cc9964bf0436e7&sender_id=170925885765977108
@Thecatladybooknook_PennyD7 ай бұрын
Thanks!!
@puzzlingread7 ай бұрын
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@jameselkins75277 ай бұрын
I love your stuff but this was the first time watching your stuff that I was upset. A glass cutting board!? Your poor knives 😭. Please switch to a wood (or even plastic). Seriously though, love your stuff and I will certainly check out defensive baking.
@tyriqcleo58997 ай бұрын
Hey there. I can't download this video. Please fix 😢
@jordanelizabethborchert7 ай бұрын
Since you are a lover of middle grade fantasy and nautical stories, I recommend “The Last Mapmaker” by Christina Soontornvat, I read it last year and loved it (review video on my channel for it if you’d like more info)
@crushgoil7 ай бұрын
I see a ton of people reading and loving A Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking, but almost no one then picking up Minor Mage, which I think is a real shame. They’re both fantastic.
@michaelburke40487 ай бұрын
"A sourdough starter named Bob." A nod to Dresden Files? Too generic? Also, your starter is a LOT wetter than mine. If I tried to pour it (her?) it would just cling, screaming, to the bottom of the jar.
@cixamachado7 ай бұрын
Where do I find the discord link?
@amigosmundousa22467 ай бұрын
I will recommend reading fantasy novel The lord of mysteries from a Chinese author translate by fans free, my personal opinion one the best novel read outside wester market especially fantasy lore Victoria setting. (I will support author books are release in English, search online for websites for fans translation free)