#storysettings #train

#poetrymatters #undertone

#storysettings #office

#poetmatters #understand

#storysettings #college

#poetrymatters #underscore

#poetrymatters #undermine

#storysettings #artgallery

This book certainly had flaws - there were important characters that lacked depth and nuance. It ended a little too neatly and easily. But it did address some important issues, and the overall story was fascinating. And I have to admit that despite the flaws, there were some deeply satisfying moments. Soft pick.

1. Charcuterie platters please me.
2. Leaves of Grass is always a good outside read. You have to love Walt Whitman. 😍
#two4tuesday

I love The Beatles. They were my first musical hyperfocus. I listened to the albums on repeat and read every biography I could put my hands on. But I loathe the song Yellow Submarine. It's such an awful ear worm!
#tuesdaytunes

#storysettings #graveyard

#poetrymatters #underhand

What a mesmerizing read. The writing is simply enchanting. Obreht uses folktales and magical realism in a thoughtful meditation on finding meaning among loss, war, and death. It felt a bit detached in the beginning of the book, but about halfway through it really started to come together.

I understand that characters don't need to be likeable for a book to be good. I also understand that this book is supposed to be shocking and uncomfortable. For me, however, this felt like it was being "quirky" and shocking just to be quirky and shocking. It was not landing. This felt like Erica Jong mixed with a heavy dose of Woody Allen ick, and I feel gross having listened to it. Bailed around 50%, but should have after chapter 3.

#storysettings #prairie

#poetrymatters #underground

#storysettings #desert

#poetrymatters #undercut

@wildalaskabibliophile made this fun Litsy Challenge. Everyone is invited to play:
1. Tag a favorite mystery you've read
2. What is your favorite way to prepare eggs?

Here's mine:
1. Since it's #throwbackthursday: From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg
2. If I have to prepare the eggs, I like them over-easy on toast. But my favorite kind to eat is eggs benedict. 😂
#nationaleggmonthchallenge

💙Eep! 27/100 or 27% 😂 There are a lot on #mounttbr, though! I'm also not sure if I cheated: I've read the first Neapolitan Novel, but not the full series, but I checked the box. So it might be 26%. 😳
💙 Persepolis, The Poet X, and Walk Two Moons are all on my 2024 TBR.

These are so fun, @dabbe! Thanks for taking the time to put them together! #tlt #threelistthursday

I picked a local book by one of our long-time meteorologists at our local TV station for today's #storysettings prompt, #snowstorm, mostly because the cover cracks me up. 🤣🤣🤣

#poetrymatters #undercover

1. 👩‍❤️‍👨 😻 📚
2. ☮️ 🎶💓

#wondrouswednesday

#storysettings #skyscraper

#poetrymatters #underbelly

I absolutely loved this book. What a fascinating premise, and it was executed so well. The characters perfectly encapsulated each borough. What a ride! I had fun reading this and look forward to the next!

Thanks for the tag, @eggs!
1. My unusual talent is that I can write backwards (mirrored) in cursive. (Like Da Vinci only not as smart. 😂)
2. Diana Bishop's magical powers are activated in A Discovery of Witches. Love this book, and the rest of the series.
#two4tuesday

I have one flex: That I have met Gaelynn Lea & we share mutual friends.
She does an incredible version of one of my favorite Finnish waltzes, Metsäkukkia.

The original: https://youtu.be/g3J21T3-kH0?si=elteLruNXoaFKOqE

And here is her apocalyptic version, which I am obsessed with: https://youtu.be/_RPK93nczWk?si=q2RBL-k3MwbPD9bC

And her Tiny Desk Concert: https://youtu.be/n6oSeODGmoQ?si=H_XuQIO5JKSbxojJ

#tuesdaytunes

The short story or the movie.
#storysettings #attic

#poetrymatters #uncharted

#poetrymatters #uncertain

#storysettings #seaside

#poetrymatters #unbending

#storysettings #airportorplane

My May #bookspin author is Miranda July. I'm having a hard time selecting what I want to read! Has anybody read any Miranda July? Any recommendations?
#decisionfatigue #mirandajuly

💙 I've seen 112/187, or 60%. My inner child is freaking out over a D-!!! In fairness, I was born in 1980, and we didn't have cable or a VCR until I was 10, so most of these were seen in the 90s or after. 😂
💙 Revisiting these movies made me want to watch Peggy Sue Got Married again. I really love that movie.
💙 3 movies I haven't seen that I want to see: Castle in the Sky, The Evil Dead, and Ladyhawke

#storysettings #cafe

#poetrymatters #unbeaten

💙 It's not springtime without rain! 😅
💙 Tagged: True Biz by Sara Novic
Shout outs to the runners up: A Libertarian Walks Into a Bear by Matthew
Hongoltz-Hetling and The Final Revival of Opal & Nev by Dawnie Walton
💙 We have a family reunion for my mom's side of the family over Memorial Day
weekend. I can't believe it's already May - where is the year going!!!

April was not a productive reading month. I'm still working on April's #bookspin and #doublespin. But here's my list for May!

#storysettings #skiresort

#poetrymatters #unbearable

Thanks for the tag, @Eggs!
1. Tagged: True Biz by Sara Novic
2. I've been watching Palm Royale, so now I really want to read Mr. & Mrs. American Pie by Juliet McDaniel. (#litsymademedoit)
#two4tuesday

#springskies #nfindigenouspeople

#poetrymatters #unaware

#springskies #favbookofmarch

#poetrymatters #unable

#springskies #2bookswithsimilartitle

#poetrymatters #umpire