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Here are the books at which I hope to chip away during the #MrBook1inaMillion extravaganza. The tagged book is my audio choice for this #Readathon. My kids/schedule/way of life have me reading in little bits here and there rather than in big chunks so I usually just estimate my reading time, but I might play with keeping a timer this time, just for kicks. 😉

#24B4Monday #LitsyPartyofOne

I read the hard copy a few months ago but hearing them read their chapters was so special. ❤ Had a lot of cooking and cleaning to do so I started and finished this amazing audiobook today. 😊

I‘m excited to get into this audiobook!

Good ol‘ Steve King 👑

Oh man... seen this too late and only the super expensive tickets are left 😩

Only read the first chapter and I already love this!

I tried many moons ago to listen to their podcast, but I was not in the right mindset to pick up something new at that time. This book gives a peak into the histories and the minds behind the women who love true crime almost as much as my mother (something I find myself falling in love with, too).

After listening to 100 episodes (still not caught up!) And loving every one of them, I decided to give their book a go! I love these ladies! #myfavoritemurder #mfm #fuckpoliteness #stayoutoftheforest

Just started and already 💕

Okay so this isn‘t actually a book about murders (well, there‘s two in there but they‘re not the main point). However, it does have some great life advice from two women who have lived through some *stuff*. I really liked the advice they gave and the personal stories. There are definitely some quotes that will stick with me forever, so thank you Karen and Georgia. And as always STAY SEXY, AND DON‘T! GET! MURDERED!!

#ssdgm #mfm #myfavoritemurder

Love me some Karen and Georgia! Their generous displays of vulnerability through their emotionally sincere anecdotes and their candid advice were charming, refreshing, and showed a genuine appreciation of and concern for their dedicated MFM podcast audience. Lots of self-awareness, lots of desire to learn, improve, and share that growth.

“When running late, “it‘s OK.” When I have a million things to do and not enough time to do it, “it‘s OK.” When I get stuck in a fantasy about plane crashes or normal girls, “it‘s OK.” It‘s my mantra when I need to override the voice that tells me that nothing I do is OK.”

#ssdgm #staysexy #mfm #myfavoritemurder

1. On Kindle, The Vine Witch. Hardcover, the tagged book. Audible, Pride and Prejudice
2. Wayward Son by Rainbow Rowell. I‘m SO EXCITED
3. Cloudy, cool, with a chance of rain. Lovely weather for reading!

#weekendreads #books #cloudy #rain

This was an enjoyable read (audiobook) and it was filled with interesting stories to hold my attention. What I didn‘t realize was that this book is not a novel, its not one suspenseful murder; it‘s a collection of thoughts & life lessons from the authors, with murder mysteries along the way. The authors talk about feminism in relation to our current lives and how it relates to murders of the past, which as a radical feminist, I‘m all about.

I am not really into these kind of books, but this one looks fun!! #self-helpbooks #selfimprovementsept @OriginalCyn620 @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

After listening to Karen and Georgia for 3 years, I finally get to learn about them on a more personal level. They are wise older sisters bringing you wisdom on mental health, love, and self love. I gave my copy to my work wife that got me into the podcast. 💕 #mfm #murderino

I devoured this co-memoir in a little over a day! It wasn‘t what I expected (more about their podcasting/love of true crime), but I enjoyed hearing more about their histories and journeys...and appreciated the little kicks in the ass delivered along the way. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Next up...started this podcast from Episode 1. Slowly moving along (Episode 28 started last night). #SSDGM

Just as entertaining and informative as MFM. Full of lots of great quotes. I absolutely adore Karen & Georgia!!

I became a fan of My Favorite Murder late in the game (mostly out of trepidation that I wouldn't be able to handle serial killers), but their combination of mystery, comedy, and friendship is perfect. This book captures all the bits of wisdom that fans of the show adore.

#pop19 #bookbytwofemaleauthors #readharder #humorbook @bookriot #booked19 #relatedtoapodcast @Cinfhen @BarbaraTheBibliophage @4thhouseontheleft

I would recommend this to anyone, even if you don‘t listen to the podcast and aren‘t into true crime. It‘s the CO-memoirs of the hosts of the podcast, My Favorite Murder and it is laugh out loud funny as well as empowering. Yay mental health and feminism!

This is my all-time favorite podcast and I could not WAIT to get my hands on the book once I heard about it. In fact I bought the book but also wanted to listen to Karen and Georgia read it just because they are so funny and awesome. I was surprised to find myself tearing up along with Karen during some of her portions and was touched by how honest and forthcoming they were. This is a must read for anyone who enjoys the podcast! 🌟🌟🌟🌟

Great words to live by

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This book was nothing like what I expected when I initially stacked it, but for different reasons I liked it just as much as anticipated. I listened to the audio and felt like I was lunching on my own, completely engrossed in the conversation at a booth separated only by one of those flimsy plastic wavy boards. My takeaway... Follow your dreams, even if you have to quit your day job. Just, pay for your own stuff!

More of a memoir then about murder? This book was fun (Even about serious topics) and conversational. Great for fans of the podcast.

When I heard about this book, I didn‘t pay attention to what is was about, just wanted to read it because I love the podcast. After the 2nd chapter I sat back & went huh, it‘s not about murder, it‘s a self help book. I loved that their writing was just as they talk on the podcast with “fuck politeness”, so I continued reading. I fell in love with this book & they actually gave me the knowledge to seek answers I didn‘t know I was missing.

“No matter how far into something you are, how many times you‘ve agreed and moved forward, you can always decide to turn back. It‘s often not easy or comfortable, but you get to choose.”

#quote #ssdgm #mfm #myfavoritemurder #staysexyanddontgetmurdered

Book haul! Meaning I walked into Walmart for two things and came out with four. #oops

#ssdgm #bookhaul #newbooks

MURDERINO ✨

#ssdgm #staysexydontgetmurdered #exactlyright #stayoutoftheforest #fuckpoliteness #youreinacultcallyourdad

I‘m a big fan of the MFM podcast and I love non-fiction/memoir/celebrity memoirs so it was no surprise that I loved this book! I feel like we heard a little more from Georgia than Karen this time around so I could have used more Karen stories, but otherwise it was great! If you‘re looking for just another podcast episode, this isn‘t it. They dive deeper into their stories and life lessons, but it‘s so worth the read! 🖤

Loved It! Lots of parts made me tear up! Especially when Karen talks about her mom having dementia and when Georgia talks about her struggles with anxiety. They also give so much respect to Michelle McNamara and the book makes me feel like less of a freak about a lot of things honestly. Highly recommend!

4/5
My 3rd and final book finished for #24B4Monday is one that brings me so much joy. I‘ve listened to MFM since episode 4, so it‘s safe to say I‘m a fan (murderino). I haven‘t listened to any of the recent ones since I am trying to take a break from murder. So, reading this felt like catching up with old friends. I cried, I laughed and I reminisced. Great way to end my weekend! #ssdgm

This was a fun audiobook read by the authors. I‘ve listened to My Favorite Murder a few times and was surprised by how funny, yet serious their show is. This book is a similar mix of funny stories from their pasts that have very serious messages behind them. 3⭐️

Murderino right here! Anyone else?

#ssdgm #murderino #fuckpoliteness #youreinacultcallyourdad #stayoutoftheforest

Awesome tips and tricks.

Going to start this today. I read the first couple of pages and it has already made me giggle.

Perfectionism is for people who are lying to themselves. -Georgia Hardstark

Not the best memoir I've read, but still a must for fans of MFM.

Not sure I‘m the best person to review this book given I‘ve never listened to ”My Favorite Murder.” I also thought this book‘s content would contain more about serial killers than self-help advice. All in all, it was entertaining, and I‘ll likely given Georgia & Karen‘s podcast a listen. 💁🏻‍♀️

So...I don‘t listen to their podcast and I totally missed this was a self help book. I was expecting true crime. Since I‘m not already invested via the podcast, it‘s a book by two gals with mental illnesses talking about their lives and how they got here. It has some tips but they repeat they aren‘t trained in anyway to give the advice they give. I think you might have to be a fan to care about this book. #readwomen #audiobook #librarybook

Funny, heartwarming, honest, did I mention funny? This was a great peek into the lives of these interesting and relatable women; they are brutally honest and I loved their view of the world and their candor. Highly recommend! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Wasn‘t feeling my other audiobook, so switched to this one. And I Love Love Love! Funny, sour-sweet, perfect summer read/listen!

Great morning to myself! Loving this book!! #ssdgm #mfm #murderino

⭐️⭐️⭐️ This essay collection is about the authors‘ lives rather than their podcast and it‘s content. It‘s part dual memoir; part self-help book. From a marketing standpoint the title makes sense, and I know it‘s their famous tagline, but it doesn‘t quite fit the book‘s purpose, IMO. I‘m being hypercritical. It was entertaining regardless. 👇🏻

Started listening to this during my 5 mile walk/run (slightly more walk than run, but it was nice) at the greenway this morning. I‘ve never listened to My Favorite Murder, but this is decent so far. I‘ll have to check out their podcast sometime.

#BFCR2 #TeamFlow

So a great week with my Litsy Champions at #BFC. They‘ve spurred me on to swim three times this week and smash my walking goal. I‘m learning to be kinder to myself in the mornings and on two days I‘ve paused for 15 minutes and had breakfast.
Finished the tagged audio book ( I‘m a slow audio listener!) loved it ! How was you‘re week?
@chrissyreadit @erinsuegreads @itchyfeetreader @microbemom @phatsallylee @blaire @sudi @wanderinglynn

Did you ever read the perfect book at the perfect time?

4.5 ⭐
I don't think I've ever made it through an #audiobook so quickly! I usually lack extra time to dedicate to podcasts due to my lengthy tbr, so I often go for audiobooks instead. This book may not be for everyone, but it came along at just the right time for me. Karen and Georgia can consider me a new fan and I'm ready to listen to more of their podcast! I definitely recommend the audiobook for this one.
#librofm -support your local bookstore!

As a Murderino, this was perfection. It felt like sitting down with a cup of coffee or glass of wine (depending on if you‘re a Karen or a Georgia) and chatting with a pal. Now I wouldn‘t recommend this for anyone who isn‘t already a fan of the podcast since the ladies write exactly as they speak, but as a fan, that made me love it more. Finished it in about 14 hours...as you do. My god do I hate front cover stickers though.

I was expecting a true crime book. But instead this was a funny and engaging memoir.