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My Instagram algorithm really knows me 😍

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It‘s Fall which means it‘s time for all my favorite Litsy games! Come sign up for #HauntedShelf and knock out some of your TBR! (I‘m talking to myself lol.)

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfs7yHyeyWN9K9pSE-dbPvoNTyyJ9RJVSoKDzbd...

#BlackCatCrew

From the blurb I thought I would enjoy this alternate world romance. But it was only so-so for me.

When Snaia is killed, Jill (a nurse with a coffee addiction) materialises in her place, and is captured by a demon called Vin.
I really didn‘t like the main characters, and the story does very much feel like a set up for the next one, rather than a story in itself. I don‘t think I will continue with the series.

#DoubleSpin

#BookReport

📚 Finished
Alien Agenda ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Bonfire ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

📖 In Progress
Mabon - Read five chapters. On page 157.
Confirmation - Read the introduction and started the first chapter. On page 10.

Moving to temporary house for a few days then finally back to home this month! I can‘t wait to set up my new bookshelves! Pictures to come!!! #bookspin #doublebookspin

#PumpkabooHunt is back for another year!

The spooky season approaches and with it comes an abundance of Pumpkaboos. Lure them out of the forest by reading books of different lengths.

Let's see who can catch the most Pumpkaboo!

Tracker can be found here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1E4W1geiK9TvLniayV03nUER_UbQ0pNIx

My optimistic #TBR pile for October. I also have a couple more picked out on Kindle.

#HauntedShelf #BlackCatCrew
#SPNBookBingo2025

There‘s still a couple days before the start of #HauntedShelf 🎃🍂

Signup: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfs7yHyeyWN9K9pSE-dbPvoNTyyJ9RJVSoKDzbd...

#BlackCatCrew

Thanks to these Litsy folks for today‘s prompt:

#FALLING
@Eggs
@AlwaysBeenALoverOfBooks

TODAY‘S PROMPT: SCHOOL DAYS

High speed skiing, insurance claims, scammers, and all the familiar, lovable characters immediately pull you into Todd‘s newest mystery.

An intriguing, tension-filled read and another Todd Borg masterful plot.

He just crafts the best storylines.

Mr. Borg never disappoints. You won‘t be able to put the book down and will be turning the pages faster than a speed skier can get down the hill. 5/5

https://tinyurl.com/37ywn8pz

#toddborg

Hope to see you for this last week of September.

#toddborg
@victoriabentonfrank
@chanelcleeton
Hika Hirada
@rachellinden_writer
Plum Johnson
@kevinhwangmdauthor
@gallerybooks
@simonandschuster
@penguinrandomhouse
@berkleypub
@partnersincrimevbt

My October #bookspin list. @TheAromaofBooks

It's getting dark again!
The link is as follows, for any who are curious:
https://katekeogan.substack.com/p/some-call-her-moora-others-elke-kerll

Sometimes, I come across something pretty that I would like to share to bring a touch of serenity to my feed, and it seems like others are interested in doing this, too. So, here's a hashtag you can use so the pretty pictures are easy to find. Not attached to any particular day (at least not so far), just whenever you want to share a pretty picture. Super casual.

If you'd like to be part of a #beautybreak tag list, comment below, but no pressure.

Sit down, Vance.

Link: https://bittersoutherner.com/hillbillies-need-no-elegy-appalachian-reckoning

Thanks to these Litsy folks for today‘s prompt:

#FALLING
@Eggs
@AlwaysBeenALoverOfBooks

TODAY‘S PROMPT: BAKING

#5JoysFriday @DebinHawaii

1) A little bit of fall.
2) Shorebirds.
3) Melted lap cat.
4) Solar-powered cat.
5) Solo art museum trip after dropping off six book bins to two schools in preparation for read-aloud, which starts next week.

Wow! 9 years! It‘s hard to believe so much time has passed, and I am thankful for every moment. Litsy has become such a huge part of my life, and I am grateful for the special connections I have made, the books and rich discussions, and the sense of community. Thank you for being an amazingly supportive place.

Happy Litsyversary to my fellow Sept 26th Littens!

Are YOU joining the October fun?

@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
@Eggs

My physical stack for #hauntedshelf #grimreaders @CSeydel

Trip to San Diego!
Brewers game (they lost)
Zoo
Old town
Coronado
Craft beer
@DebinHawaii #5joysFriday

#5JoysFriday @DebinHawaii
1. Weekend trip to Charleston, South Carolina and I stayed at The Vendue Hotel. Artwork in the hotel.
2. Me at the pier in Downtown Charleston.
3. My dog tucked in the pillows for a nap.
4. The bridge in Charleston.
5. My new toolbox.

Great list! Lots of things I still need to do. 🍂

43/70

Favorites:
All the fall pies and beverages
Caramel/Candied Apples
Visiting graveyards
Movie Marathons
Watching the leaves change
Reading Stephen King novels
It‘s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
Watching Halloween on Halloween

#ThreeListThursday #TLT

1. There‘s a Rebecca Serle book I haven‘t read!
2. We introduced some sensory tubs to Little Bear with tongs and a scoop!
3. & 4. I 🩵 CLOUDS
5. My middle daughter @geodynamical_nonfiction ❤️

#5JoysFriday @DebinHawaii

#5JoysFriday @DebinHawaii
1️⃣ 2 Silent Book Clubs this week, 1 was almost an hour away from my house and the other was 10 mins away at my favorite indie coffee shop 2️⃣ Had an excellent and much needed pep talk from my aunt on everything and how much I‘m feeling it 😣❤️‍🩹 3️⃣ My current reads are so good 4️⃣ Coffee & Wine 5️⃣ My Saturday morning plans got canceled, but I‘m so thankful I can now relax and don‘t have to go out unless I want to 😌

Thanks to these Litsy folks for today‘s prompt:

#FALLING
@Eggs
@AlwaysBeenALoverOfBooks

TODAY‘S PROMPT: STAR GAZING

I agree with that statement wholeheartedly 💯percent: I finally managed to make a decision what to read and bought those books! Now the wait begins… Fingers crossed that I get them this month still. I want to jump in the reading wagon again… 🙂🤞#friday #bookbuy #feelingatease #thebookwaitbegins #anticipation is the greatest joy #onestepclosertostartingmylitsybookjourney #somanybookssolittletime

On my way to Germany to visit a friend. Tulsa is coming along.

A fox named Tulsa
It's his first journey by train
Which is running late

#haikuhive

@itchyfeetreader @kristy_k @debinhawaii @mimi28 @thebookhippie @jenlovesjt47 @reggie

My hubs went on a work trip to D.C. and I asked for a bookmark. He found one at the Holocaust Museum, and others in different places he went to. 😍

Caught reading while waiting for the bus 🤣 Happy Friyay, everyone!

Have to watch an OOP training video at work, so I brought something to keep my hands busy, because 1.5 hours is a long ass time to sit still and watch a video lol

#litsycrafters

Ready for October, Sarah!!

#Bookspinbingo List

@TheAromaofBooks

Finally getting started on this. My goals are to finish as many books for #LitsyAtoZ as I can before the end of the month. Starting with these three.

#TurnThePage #Readathon

Another #beautybreak, this one a little more humble than a sunset but just as triumphant.

Another October challenge is back!

#BodyCountBingo is all about those high body counts whether that‘s in a gritty police procedural or a cosy seaside murder

I went with popular mystery tropes/themes. These can be interpreted however you like, you do not need to adhere to the trope meaning

SG - https://app.thestorygraph.com/reading_challenges/67d87a6f-feb7-48e7-bd34-5945bce...

@LitsyEvents

#Falling
Day 20. Red cover
#RedCover

We do not care if our responding email was short and to the point. Yes, I‘m grumpy. I have been retired from that job from almost 2 years! And we discussed part of your question last week when I was in the office. It is not on me if you cannot remember something. Take notes!

#WeDoNotCareWednesday #WDNCW

@dabbe

#WeirdWordWednesday #NewWord

Since this seems to be where we are as a country a new word seems appropriate. I wish it wasn‘t so. Although on a brighter note I keep hearing Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious in my head when I say it.

@CBee

#AfterDarkBingo is back for October!

This challenge is for all those bumps in the nights whether that is thriller, paranormal romance, or regular creature feature.

I‘ve chosen common themes/tropes. They are all up for interpretation; you do not need to adhere to the trope meaning.

SG - https://app.thestorygraph.com/reading_challenges/197c7bae-c536-4131-aea2-56ca945...

@LitsyEvents

Thanks to these Litsy folks for today‘s prompt:

#FALLING
@Eggs
@AlwaysBeenALoverOfBooks

TODAY‘S PROMPT: WALKING/HIKING

#NaturaLitsy
It's that time of year to start thinking about 2026 #buddyreads 🤯 I know, I know, I'm thinking of 🎅 lists. 😏

Please post your recommendations to the themes in the comments below. It's easier for me if you clarify which theme your recommendation is for.

All are welcome to join our nature group. Please let me know if you wish to be added/removed from the taglist.
⬇️
@LitsyEvents

For #Tuesdaytunes, I'm enjoying The Dandy Warhols "Scientist." https://youtu.be/R7hjm-ODUTU?si=PMxFq6kDyy8iovYY

Hoping to see them in concert in a couple of weeks!

@TieDyeDude

🤭🤭🤭

Thanks to these Litsy folks for today‘s prompt:

#FALLING
@Eggs
@AlwaysBeenALoverOfBooks

TODAY‘S PROMPT: TWILIGHT

HAPPY PUB DAY!!

@tessa.pacelli
@saraackermanbooks

I‘m going apple picking with friends on Saturday! I‘m so excited, I‘ve never been before!

#MajicMonday @Eggs

Special thoughts, please. My dad had a stroke tonight right before I left my parents‘ house after visiting for a few hours. Good news is we convinced him to go to the hospital quickly and thus helped make sure he started receiving treatment/monitoring right away.

My dad has a history the consists of a heart attack and two bouts of colon cancer. I so hate hospitals.

Please keep us in your thoughts. 2025 is the worst year ever. #NotBookRelated