Welcome to Litsy!

Vampires and werewolves set in a steampunk Victorian London. This was a lot of fun and I look forward to reading the rest of the series. #pop19

As much as I reread Carriger, it‘s been a minute since I went back to this first. It‘s charming to@think of the complexity and depth of personality the characters have gained over the series, as compared to this first introduction; Alexia really comes into her own later, and secondary characters earn far greater characterization. A comfortable bedtime companion.

It was everything I'd hoped for and more. Gail Carriger truly does Fan Service. 🦔

It's not yet in the database so will change book when it is.

Funny, smart and with a heroine that is shaped like a real woman! Carriger has created a fun steam punk world and I can't wait to read more in the series!

This is always delightful. I forgot how much I absolutely adore this book.

Just finished listening to this audiobook and have to say how very much I enjoyed it! Loved the strong female MC and enjoyed her take-no-guff attitude. Also enjoyed this different take on werewolves and vampires. Looking forward to reading the next in the series. 5/5⭐️

Well...that was fun 😁

Day 2 #7days7covers #covercrush

Post a book cover you love every day for 7 days, no explanation required. Try to tag a litten to join in too!

@eri.reads , feel free to jump in 😊

1. Tagged
2. A single Thread by Tracy Chevalier
3. I believe in you & me by Whitney Houston
#weekendreads @rachelsbrittain

In this Victorian England, the supernatural coexist with morals, including some individuals who have no soul at all. Enter our feminist protagonist, Alexia, who was born soulless yet seems to keep getting wrapped up in supernatural hijinks. This book reminded me of the social etiquette I learned in Pride and Prejudice, but made me laugh and reminded me of Oscar Wilde. Romance, humor, sci-fi, and historical fiction - a lot to like!

Started this Audible book. I‘m hoping it‘s a good diversion.

Good while I was in the story but not something I would come back to.

Trying to finish this today....

Well this is described as Buffy meets Jane Austen, which is like everything I've ever wanted. Hope it lives up to my expectations!

Progress on my #NEWTs has stalled a bit.....but I am enjoying this one and when I do sit down to read it goes pretty quick.

At 120 pages in the only issue I have right now is that we switch between formal and informal names at an alarming rate (feels like it‘s about every other paragraph or more). Anyone else notice that?

Oh, the travesty!

Started this one almost a week ago but I‘m not very far into yet. I am very excited to continue though.

Win the entire Parasol Protectorate series, plus a lot of cute goodies. Unfortunately, only open to the US.

Enter orbit contest here: http://swee.ps/YzmkaGlRS

#orbit #giveaway

#24in48 Hour 18 Challenge: I‘m not a huge romance reader, but I do love historical fantasy, which often comes served with juicy romantic subplots. Gail Carriger‘s Parasolverse books are the perfect combination of fluff, snark, and magic - plus this illustrated edition is gorgeous.

#LilithJuly #Umbrella
@Cinfhen @KarenUK

June 📚 Haul! What a stack o‘books this month!

Most are from the generosity of @BookishMarginalia and @ruskigurl16 for the #summersolsticebookswap #summersantagoespostal and the #mysterymessageswap. The other few are from Caliban Used Books in Pittsburgh and one from the Free Little Library in Point Breeze.

#bookhaul

Wow, I forgot how cotton candy fluffy and wonderfully twee this book is. 💜🖤💚 It‘s just what I needed after some unsatisfying reads.

I got lost down the rabbit hole that is fanfiction. I love reading but sometimes (Most of the time) it's too much for me to get emotionally invested in another fictional character. So I always end up turning back to books I've read before because it seems safer. I'm trying to get better.....I'm rereading Soulless for the third time this year but I am trying. Does anyone else have this problem? Any suggestions? #readerproblem #help #suggestions

Ouf! I had one of those days that just wouldn't stop kicking me. Now that it's over, I'm so pleased to relax in my backyard with Miss Tarabotti... and wine. 🥂Cheers!

Opened this one from my kindle backlog in the middle of the night when insomnia took hold. I was so amused by paragraph one. Off to a great start!

#killingthetbr

A friend recommended this series, finally checked out the first book. Carriger places a big emphasis on etiquette and social conduct so this feels a lot like a much smuttier, paranormal Jane Austen novel. Very fun!

In which the reading voice for Alexia is so fabulous, the terrible voice she does for Lord Macon is forgiven.

I really enjoyed the first book in this series. I kept seeing everyone talking about the series and had to give it a shot. I loved the fast paced dialogue between the characters. I have already requested the second book from the library. 👍

Catching up while I wait on the kiddo finish softball practice. 🥎📚

Great way to start the day ❤️ 🐶📚#dogsoflitsy

Someone who checked this out before me dog-eared the pages!
I don't judge people who dog ear their own books. To each their own. But, this belongs to the library. Is this not, basically, defacing someone else's property? I'm sure there are Littens who understand my feelings. This may be an #unpopularopinion for some, and I'm not trying to offend. I'm just of the mind that you take extra care of things you are borrowing from someone else. #courtesy

Could not resist these!🥰

I am so addicted to this series. I ordered the hardcover and when it came today, It was a Signed copy!! Feeling happy!😍❤️❤️❤️

This is just fun. Cute wordplay and quips with Steampunk vampires, werewolves, ghosts, one preternatural and some ordinary people thrown in. Read when I don‘t have light on my phone or while waiting with brief periods. Easy to put down and pick up in short bursts.
Does anyone else need those fun easy kind of reads?

Another Great Reread!
My Favorite Things - Pink. 🌸🐙💝🐖🌺 #great2019parasolversereadalong
#qoth #bubbly #lordakeldama #allthingsausten #prettyinpink

📚 Soulless - I keep borrowing this book from the library and running out of time to finish it 🤦🏽‍♀️
🎥 The Witches starring Angelica Houston
🎵 Michael Jackson‘s THRILLER!!! ♥️🎉 which is like the song of my whole world. I was so obsessed lol. You already know 😏😎
#ManicMonday @JoScho

Started this series today. It is so good!

Next up in the #ParasolProtectorate readalong. We‘re getting closer and closer to the final book. Sigh...

A gift from my hubby!💗

#WildWorld
#MarchIntoThe70s

I...think I'm done with this one. Overblown gay stereotypes are a hard pass for me.

I already have mixed feelings about this book and it's barely begun, but I'll give it some more time to try to make a better impression. It may not be as much my thing as I'd expected.

I did not except to love this as much as I did! It had me laughing so many times. I absolutely LOVE Alexia! She is hilarious and so straightforward. And Lord Maccon .. 😍😍 .. perfect duo they make! 5 stars for this one. Gotta grab the 2nd book asap now!

It's an alternate history sort of day

Such fun! Sexy and humorous, the intelligent heroine in this fantasy novel kept me sneaking back into this world for a few sentences anytime I could manage. If you like your vampires and werewolves combined with Victorian London and topped with an administration of state-approved self-regulation, you'll enjoy this book. I look firward to parcelling them out to my eyes over the next few months.

You know how when recommend a book you love and then worry people won't love it like you do? Look how many people showed up for my Library's Books and Brews Club today! Soulless was a hit! My favorite thing - people saying 'this isn't a book I would have normally read on my own; but I loved it.' 🍻 #booksandbrewsclub

First book complete for 2019, And it was a good one!! ✨🐺☂️

Started this one today while having a quiet day at work. About 40% in and enjoying it! #audiobook

Holy Santa, Batman! THANK YOU SO MUCH @Ddzmini !
This #Christmasbookswap package(actually 2!) is amazing!
As you can see, I already put the santas on the tree and the amazing tote is holding my yarn for making more ornaments. The books are awesome; especially the signed and illustrated Soulless. The #manpanion has already stolen the candy and popcorn. You really made my day. Thank you and Merry Christmas!
@MyBookSwapClub