#5JoysFriday Thanks for the tag, @DebinHawaii 😽

Any Littens with fond memories of Dark Shadows? @UwannaPublishme and I are starting a #buddyread of the tagged book, and we‘d be thrilled to have you join us for our journey back to Collinwood.

We‘re starting today with the Foreword by DS actress Kathryn Leigh Scott and Introduction by the author. A chapter a day after that, but please feel free to jump in at any time. 🦇

#hometoshadows #TheresNoPlaceLikeCollinwood

Am I the only one who thought the introduction comparing this to Agatha Christie was a bit much? I enjoyed it, but felt like I could see what was coming a mile away. It was much more Gothic romance to me than murder mystery. And Cynthia might be the dopiest Gothic heroine I‘ve ever encountered. 😂

#FurrowedMiddleBrowClub

This quote made me think of a story my mom told me, about her aunt having a permanent wave (with one of these machines!) She was so thrilled with it, she couldn‘t stop brushing her hair, until she‘d brushed out all the wave. Maybe that would have worked for Freda.

I enjoyed the book, but all I can say is, not one character was better off for having known Mr. Knight. 😏

#PersephoneClub

I‘m a bit late for #5JoysFriday (and #4 isn‘t true today, although it gives me the joy of an excuse to stay in and read. 😸)

Thanks for the tag, @DebinHawaii 😘

Hoppy Easter to all who celebrate! 🐣🐇🌷

(Neither of these books is in the Litsy database, but the tagged book is part of the Billy Bunny series. 🐰)

I enjoyed this, but like other Littens, I didn‘t really care for the direction the second half took. I loved Mrs. Millard, Margaret, and Miss Smith and her dolls. Val improved once he met Chairley. I thought it was odd that Anna almost completely disappeared from the story, even though her name is in the title.

But I sure didn‘t think Ronnie was the prize all the sisters thought he was. 😏

#FurrowedMiddlebrowClub

I ended up enjoying this, although I got a bit tired of Evelina‘s worshipful letters to her foster father. She was almost too good (and sometimes too naive) to be true . I also found the twist at the end pretty unbelievable.

I loathed Mme DuVal and the Branghtons. Captain Mirval was a jerk, but sometimes funny. Clement was a creep, and Lord Orville was, like Evelina, almost too good to be true. So I guess they were meant to be together. ⬇️

I don‘t know anything about this book except that it involves three favorite Litten authors, Jane Austen, Mrs. Gaskell, and Charlotte Brontë. And it‘s free for #Kindle today. #ebook #kindlefreebie

Happy National Pig Day! Here are a few books from my porcine collection. 🐷

I was gone all day yesterday and came home to find these lovely (and color-coordinated 😁) birthday gifts from @LeahBergen .

The Pangur Ban book is intriguing (the look on that cat‘s face!) And I‘ve been wanting the LMM Short stories for ages. What I love about both these books is that I can just dip in and out of them as the fancy strikes me. ⬇️

Here are my #ReadYourKindle books for February:

12 Selling Hope
14 Mrs. Narwhal‘s Diary
17 The Secret Keeper
18 When Franny Stands Up

I previously said I was going to read #12 first, but I‘ve decided to switch to #18 (the tagged book) instead, in an effort to kill two birds with one stone. 😄 #NetgalleyBacklog

#ReadYourEbooks #ReadYourNook

I don‘t know if I would have picked this book on my own, because the subject matter was so painful. But I absolutely raced through it, and would definitely try other books by this author.

#PersephoneClub

@quietjenn @Caryl @sisilia @CarolynM @daena @LeahBergen @elkeOriginal @Gissy @Aimeesue @Tamra @andrew61 @Cathythoughts @Karons1 @julieclair @willaful @jlhammar

Here‘s my #readyourKindle list. Thanks for organizing this, @CBee 😸

#readyourebooks #readyournook

This freebie might be appropriate for #nunlit or for any Litten who wants to add even more to their #Kindle before the #readyourkindle challenge, hosted by @CBee

@CBee has a plan to help us conquer our #Kindle backlogs. See her page for more details.

I hate to admit defeat, but I‘m giving up on #thebros. Sorry, #PemberLittens, but it‘s just not for me.

#hashtagbrigade

My Miss Bianca library (thanks to @BookieMary who collects this series, and is kind enough to pass on her copies when she upgrades). Now that I‘ve reread the first book, I want to read all of them. 🐭 #childrensclassicread2024

I have mixed feelings about this book. The story was interesting, and I wanted to find out what happened, but it was also sometimes almost unbearably raw and painful. That‘s the reason I gave it a So-So, rather than a pick, because there were multiple times I almost bailed.

Here‘s a photo of what seems to be the “modified habit” mentioned in the book. I can see why it would have been both a shock and a relief to wear it.

#nunlit

My 2024 reading planner. The B is supposed to stand for Bridgerton, but since I‘m only a casual fan, I‘ve decided the B stands for books. 😄

(Quill pen courtesy of @CrowCAH.)

#readingplanner #readingjournal #happyplanner

My #firstlast #lastfirst books for 2023. The tagged book was also one of my #CloakAndDaggerChristmas picks.

Finished my #GoodreadsChallenge2023 😸 #goodreads

Merry Christmas to all who celebrate. And Happy Reading, which I know all Littens celebrate. 😄

What a lovely Christmas surprise from @LeahBergen !

You found me a book I‘ve never heard of, which I can‘t wait to read! And how did you know I‘ve been wanting to read The Armourer‘s House, and have been drooling over that Manderley Press edition? 😊 A bookmark, bookish card, and chocolate make for a perfect reading experience. Thank you so much!

P.S. I‘ll be saving that adorable kitty washi tape in my planner. 😸

I just finished watching this series for the first time (I know, I‘m late to the party). This cute little book perfectly captures the relationship between Lorelai and Rory, and the lovable quirkiness of Stars Hollow.

#GilmoreGirls #ReadLikeRory

Here are my picks, both about children, in a barn or in the Blitz.

Catalog links in the comments. #PersephoneClub

@LeahBergen @CarolynM @elkeOriginal @Gissy @Aimeesue @andrew61 @jhammar @Cathythoughts @quietjenn

Here are my picks for #CloakAndDaggerChristmas 🔪🎄

1. Murder at an Irish Christmas - Carlene O‘Connor
2. The Cat Who Caught a Killer - L T Shearer
3. Tied Up in Tinsel - Ngaio Marsh
4. Mistletoe Malice - Kathleen Farrell
5. Last Night at the Hollywood Canteen - Sarah James
6. The Dinner Lady Detectives - Hannah Henry
7. Malice - Keigo Higashino
8. The Cold Kid Case - Rosalind Barden

Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate! 🦃📚

We all know this would be the true horror for Littens!

This was my second reading, and I enjoyed it even more this time. It made me sad (and a bit annoyed) that Joan was never able to grow beyond Miss Gilbey‘s assessment of her.

#LMWBR #westmakittens
#MaryWestmacottBuddyRead

@ruthiella @KathyWheeler @quietjenn @Librarybelle @kspenmoll @BarbaraJean @peanutnine @Roary47 @willaful @batsy

We all know this would be the true horror for Littens!

This was my second reading, and I enjoyed it even more this time. It made me sad (and a bit annoyed) that Joan was never able to grow beyond Miss Gilbey‘s assessment of her.

#LMWBR #westmakittens
#MaryWestmacottBuddyRead

@ruthiella @KathyWheeler @quietjenn @Librarybelle @kspenmoll @BarbaraJean @peanutnine @Roary47 @willaful @batsy

I loved Scissors and Keith Prowse, but of course, Nicky and Sadie‘s favorite character was Penny. 😹

We all loathed Dulcie, though.

#FurrowedMiddleBrowClub

@quietjenn @Jess_Read_This @Kimzey @erzascarletbookgasm @catebutler @CarolynM @LeahBergen @elkeOriginal @Aimeesue @batsy @Tamra @Cathythoughts @jlhammar @Ruthiella

This book is almost like Barbra talking to you. I loved this description of movie candy.

Sadie wishes you all a very Happy Halloween. #catsoflitsy #didyoubringyourbroomstick #Halloween

My favorite fictional spirit is Captain Gregg from the tagged book. I don‘t picture him as depicted on this vintage dust jacket, though. Rex Harrison and Edward Mulhare are more my taste in sea captains. 😄

#SundayFunday

Happy Birthday @LeahBergen 🎂🎂🎂

Have a wonderful day, dear friend. 😘

Now that I‘ve seen Doris, I can‘t help picturing her as Stephanie. And Lorenzo looks pretty crabby about what‘s happening to his pictures.

I enjoyed this, but my favorite part was Sir Harry‘s well-deserved punishment—being married to bossy Beatrix.

#FurrowedMiddleBrowClub

@quietjenn @Jess_Read_This @Kimzey @erzascarletbookgasm @catebutler @CarolynM @LeahBergen @elkeOriginal @batsy @Tamra @Cathythoughts @jlhammar @Ruthiella @willaful

Two of my favorite books are on sale for #kindle today. #BetsyTacy #KindleDeal #ebook

Look what‘s on sale today, #PemberLittens 😊 #JaneAdjacent #kindle #KindleDeal

Some recent garage sale finds. #bookhaul

An illustration from my #FolioSociety edition. As pretty as it is, I‘ll probably be reading on Kindle for portability. 😊

#PemberLittens #HashtagBrigade

Josie Pye dares Anne to #WalkTheLine (the ridgepole of Mr. Barry‘s kitchen roof).

#Movie2BookRecs #LetterW

I enjoyed this book (although it dragged a bit for me in spots). I found Joe very endearing, and was glad to see both him and Miss Carter move on to the next phases of their lives. (But what did she do with all the jewels?)

The photo is a glimpse of how Joe might have sometimes decorated Georgina‘s flat.

#FurrowedMiddleBrowClub

A Pride & Prejudice mystery for the #PemberLittens free today for #Kindle. #KindleFreebie #ebook #JaneAusten

“ … I call it the Star Wars prayer. All that language referring to interstellar space and galaxies; you half expect Darth Vader to pop up.”

I enjoyed this book. I never thought Jane would actually decide to become a nun, but I think she was able to find a good balance in her secular and spiritual lives.

#NunLit #NunLitQuarterly

A #kindlefreebie for our #nunlit group. #kindle #ebook

I enjoyed this, and I loved Birdie, but the disregard (and cruelty) towards animals was very jarring. I also found the ending rather abrupt; I wonder how long Mr. Slater‘s change of heart will last? 😏

#ChildrensClassicRead

The word I would choose to describe this book is “claustrophobic.” Ruth‘s marriage to the horrible Rex, being trapped with Miss de Beer, and the whole lifestyle of the Common. Very interesting, but I‘m glad Angela could escape and, although the writing is excellent, I‘m glad to escape as well.

Does anyone else think this Persephone endpaper gives off a Handmaid‘s Tale vibe?

#PersephoneClub

Two free Austen retellings which might interest the #PemberLittens. #kindledeals #ebook #kindle