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I loved this one. Can‘t wait to get continue the series.

This was also one of my character prompts for Orilium.

#orilium

Another belated review from December…😬 This one was a low pick for me. It moved a bit slower than I would have liked, and I wanted a bit more development in the ending. But the folk religion elements were fascinating to me, as well as how the story drew out the dynamics between the old ways and Christianity. Those dynamics were often uncomfortable for me, but thought-provoking nonetheless! And the #YABuddyRead discussion was wonderful. 😊

There's nothing quite like reading a book about a cabin in the middle of a snowy forest while being at a cabin in the middle of a snowy forest. I'm glad I waited to start this one. 🥰❄️

So I assume this is an unpopular opinion, but I was not a fan of the tagged.

The book started off great but I felt it dragged on and then on some more.

I did finish it, but I will not continue the series.

March‘s #nywd22 is “The Only Good Indians” thanks @Readergrrl

#Two4Tuesday

💕 There is a local chocolatier that always does something super fun & interesting for Valentine‘s Day & my husband will often splurge on a box which I love…although books are great for any occasion!

💕 Tagged book was the first one I thought of—I love reading it this time of year—so I‘ll go with it.

@TheSpineView

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This was a different read for me, and part three of this book basically kept it as a pick instead of it being just a “meh” read. The story was unique, but I simply didn‘t love it as much as I wanted to. The theme of Christianity vs. old religion is strong in the plot line, but is well-written. I did really enjoy Vasya‘s character and her fight to forge her own path against the societal norms and expectations for women during that time.

Another Friday snow day! Going to try and make some progress with this one. I had previously started and abandoned it when I got distracted by life. Excited to read it again, and hopefully finish the trilogy this time.

❄️ The tagged book is my most recent favorite with with a snowy setting.

❄️ A personal goal this year is to work on changing my mindset around habits that seem onerous and so don‘t get done.

❄️ Today I‘m grateful for the energy to get some much needed housekeeping done.

Anyone who hasn‘t played and wants to consider yourself tagged.

#wondrouswednesday @Eggs

1. The tagged book
2. Personal Goal for 2022 is to save money and take care of my mental health above all else.
3. Today I am grateful for my good health!!!
Thanks for the tag @Kshakal 😀

1. Tagged
2. Decrease both personal and work anxiety, or at least the frequency and intensity of feeling anxious (cause a goal has to be measurable)
3. The COVID Vaccine
Thanks for the tag @Avanders
Want to play @sprainedbrain @Liz_M @Nute @Butterfinger @sblbooks @MeganAnn @megnews @Catsandbooks

1. Tagged

2. To get my Etsy shop up and running! I started working on art/products last year, but then I got into a depression slump and just wasn't feeling inspired. But I'm doing better now and I think the support of #LitsyCrafters will help too!

3. My mom- she's the best! 💕 I can't wait to actually see her in person at the end of the month!!

#wondrouswednesday

Last book read in 2021 for #20in4 @Andrew65 A lovely story set in winter and about Valsya, a witch. I loved how the human world intertwined with this magical world. This book motivates me to look more about Russian folklore. Any recommendations? 4⭐️

#BookSpinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

❄️I‘m trying to finish these books before Dec 31: The Language of Thorns; The Lives of Daints (these two are for my book club to finish the Grisha series by Leigh Bardugo); and The Bear and the Nightingale.
❄️Various hallmark/Disney Christmas movies, Narnia, the winter season in Harry Potter movies and yes I liked National Lampoon movie. I want to watch A Boy Called Christmas

Thank you @kamoorephoto for tagged me🥰

I loved it. This is my kind of book. Also- when I grownup I want to be a witch and live in the woods. 🐻 🐦 🧙‍♀️🌳🌲

I‘ve been too busy to keep up with reading or posting on Litsy much these past couple of weeks, but I‘m really looking forward to ringing in the new year with my Christmas #bookhaul (pictured). I‘m also excited about ending 2021 with a few wonderful books that I‘ve recently started, and I‘m confident they will make it onto my list of favorites for the year.

#WeekendReads
1) Godsgrave (Second book in the Nevernight Chronicles)
2) Home Alone or The Grinch
3) Tagged. Loved this book and the series ❤❄

@rachelsbrittain

#Booklovers #BookNerds #LibraryMouse #InkDrinker #ReadersLiveAThousandLives
#BookNerdsUnite #BookWitch #BookGeek #Reader #ReadABook #LostInABook #SundayReadersClub #Tea #Books #BookLover #JustOneMoreChapter #LetMeRead #GreatReads #ProfessionalBookworm #LostInABook

I loved this book! I‘m glad it was the #yabuddyread for Dec, and based on A Strong Sense of Place I listened to the audio- it was everything I love, atmospheric, magical realism, historical- and one of my favorite characters ever- but I loved how all the characters were presented. This will be a book I gift and recommend. Also shoutout to @LeahBergen - I finally took a picture that fit! Thank you 😘😘😘😘

I enjoyed the premise of this book, parts were magical and wonderful but I did find myself bored at times. I‘ll probably read the others on this series as they‘re available at the library. A decent winter read and I did like the main character a lot

They're finally here and so beautiful!
#fairyloot

#YABuddyRead questions posted with spoilers. See my page. Anyone who‘s read this is welcome to join in.

Anything else you‘d like to discuss?

A good read with plenty going on, almost feel as if I need to read it again to be sure I picked it all up. 🤣

17th book finished for #WinterGames2021 #MistletoeManiacs

#WrapItUpReadathon @keys_on_fire #WintercosyReadthon @PuddleJumper #AVeryMerryReadathon @TheSpineView #Adventathon @ozma.of.oz #LittenListen @aperfectmjk #DashingDecember #ChristmasMyWay @GHABI4ROSES @DieAReader

I read this book for my book club and unfortunately it was a 1.5 star read for me. I thought it was a beautiful story and I loved Vasya but overall I found myself board reading it. I think for me it was just really slow and o didn‘t really care for the writing style.

Just finished! I didn‘t know this fairy tale going in. I haven‘t read much set in Russia either so that was fun & the wintry setting made for a great December read. I really loved Vasya & her family. I got a little confused toward the end with all the different magical beings. I‘m not sure yet if I would read the next in the series.

Looking forward to discussing tomorrow for #YABuddyRead. If you‘ve read this & would like to discuss join in!

#WeeklyForecast
This week will continue to bring those wintry reads.
Finish up tagged book for #YABuddyRead discussion tomorrow. Focus on In the Midst of Winter for #OverBookedClub discussion.

Staring a new book and listening to the Bear and the Nightingale. I hope it lives up to expectations.

#Winter2021 @Clwojick #WrapItUpReadathon @keys_on_fire #WintercosyReadathon @PuddleJumper #AVeryMerryReadathon @TheSpineView #Adventathon @ozma.of.oz #LittenListen @aperfectmjk #DashingDecember #ChristmasMyWay @GHABI4ROSES @DieAReader

A re-read and I love it even more than the first time. A duel between the old Russian gods and the accepted new Christianity sort of made me squeamish, but I loved it.

#YABuddyRead @megnews

Going to start The Bear and the Nightingale. Here‘s hoping I enjoy it 😊

3✨ The idea of this book was interesting. Set in winter with demons, magic elements, and spirits. I had trouble with the audiobook narrator and staying engaged. It doesn‘t help that I had a lot on my mind with work too. Vasilisa is coming of age where she is expected to marry or be sent to a convent. Her love for horses is throughout the story as well as her desire to find her own path in life. There is loss, danger, and good/evil in this story.⬇️

I finished my first round of grading Science fairs, so I‘m going to try a readathon. My goal is to finish the tagged book and try to finish two others before the corrections for science fair come in 😵‍💫 @kimmypete1 @Eggbeater @MidnightBookGirl

I'll be adding #DashingDecemberReadathon and #AnyWayYouReadathon to the many I‘m already participating in already this month!

My goal is to read as many books as I can for #WinterGames2021 🎄 and some graphic novels that I need for my committee

#Mistletoemaniacs

Thanks for hosting! ❤ @Andrew65 @kimmypete1 @Eggbeater @MidnightBookGirl

Just finished this beauty for #YAbuddyread with @megnews and OMG! I looooooved it. Easily one of my favorites for 2021. I am incredibly unfamiliar with Russian Fairytales/Folklore but Arden's story drew me in and made me feel connected immediately. Can't wait for the discussion!

This definitely lived up to its potential. It was dark and enchanting, and really did feel like you‘d stepped into a Russian folk tale and experienced it coming to life. #YABuddyRead #WinterGames2021 #TeamGameSleighers @megnews @StayCurious

1. The Bear and the Nightingale tagged for snow!
2. I do not like snow, mostly because the South does not know how to deal with it, so even a dusting causes schools and places to panic and shut down. It's ridiculous!
3. I plan on going through the #sundayfunday posts and seeing what looks good!

@ozma.of.oz

For day 3 we‘re having some chocolate mint tea and finishing The Bear and the Nightingale.

Tea: Macaron Menthe Chocolate by Chez Lulu

#bookandtea #thebearandthenightingale #22daystillchristmas🎄 #chezlulu

Day two of my book and tea advent calendars.

Tea: Nepali Breakfast by Nepal Tea

Book: The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden

#bookandtea #nepaltea #thebearandthenightingale #23daystillchristmas🎄

What could go better than tea and good book? It‘s day one of my advent calendars and I‘m SO excited

Tea: Cardamom French Toast by Davids Tea

Book: The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden

#bookandtea #davidstea #thebearandthenightingale #24daystillchristmas🎄

The best word to describe this book is enchanting!! Vasilisa lives in the deep Northern woods of Russia, and she can see the chyerti from Russian folklore all around her, especially the winter king and death himself, Morozko. It‘s a bit slower as it starts from the beginning of Vasya‘s life to her teenage years, but picks up at the end. I‘m rushing to the bookstore tomorrow for the second book! This is the first book on my winter tbr.