Welcome to Litsy!

I both appreciate getting a peek into this world I‘d been completely oblivious to, and had a blast just getting to know these characters. I‘m dying to know what happens next, so I‘ll definitely be continuing the series. Thanks for sending this my way @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 💙💚💗 #Pantone2023 #BeetrootPurple @Clwojick #Bookspin @TheAromaofBooks #LitsyLoveBookBuddy @StayCurious

#bookclubApril #book5of24for2023

“I hate to point out the obvious, but here‘s this tiny bird that‘s been trying to get through a huge bulletproof glass wall. A totally impossible situation. You tell me it‘s been here every day pecking away persistently for ten minutes. Well, today the glass wall came down.”
#April2023

#Book.3.2023

I have a feeling the movie might redeem my opinion, but this is just another big seller that I don‘t understand why. It‘s not special, but I do understand the importance Asian representation in books and media. That‘s the only redeemable thing for me. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Still working on this #audiobook. It‘s a slow one for me. Not really connecting with the characters, the amounts of money are staggering, and too much back story on minor characters. I did watch the movie a couple nights ago, so I‘d be inspired to continue. Got book club discussion on Saturday… Still close to five hours of listening.

Started this #Audiobook today!
Entertaining so far.

Misty, when you posted the other day about mailing something to me it had completely slipped my mind that I won this book, so I figured you meant a letter, and finding a package from you today was just the best surprise!! And one filled with valentines goodies to boot!! Thank you so much for these gifts and for the unflagging generosity and time you send to all of us in #LitsyLove ❤️

Happy Monday!! Mondays are usually a little crazy so let‘s make it a #MarvelousMonday with a book giveaway!! If you‘re interested in the tagged book share this post and tag me!!
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#LitsyLove

@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks is having a #MarvelousMonday giveaway! Repost and tag her to enter! 🍀

Happy Monday!! Mondays are usually a little crazy so let‘s make it a #MarvelousMonday with a book giveaway!! If you‘re interested in the tagged book share this post and tag me!!
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#LitsyLove

Characters were a bit flat, but I still found my favorite of them: Astrid and it was a shame how she wasn't the main character.

Atmosphere weren't the most likable but it was really well created. I hated materialism but at the same time it was intriguing to read about - guilty pleasure, maybe?
I also liked this as a romance: this wasn't at all too sugary and had several characters to read about. This was really entertaining and fun book to read.

#2022Book135
This was a fun, quick read, especially if you‘re a fan of family drama. And I‘m glad I listened to the audiobook so I know how all of the names are pronounced.

I always glanced over this one, but finally got a copy after all the rave reviews about it. It's my current audiobook and I'm so glad to be listening. So much fun so far!

#Movie2BookRecs @klou
Prompt: Parasite

#AuntUncleDay

#JulyJam 📚📚📚

Lots of family members in these books!!

If you like romance/heterodrama, rumor mills, and ogling at celebrity wealth, you‘d like this book. My major criticism is I wish the characters‘ personalities were described with the same richness (ha!) as the food and clothes. I had a hard time believing their actions beyond “the plot says so.” This book is totally opposite of what I like to read, but not poorly written. For me it‘s a pan, but I‘d be curious to hear from folks who liked it :)

Finished building my Mother's Day orchid while listening to Crazy Rich Asians 🌸🌸🌸

All told, if you‘re looking for a book to take to the beach, Crazy Rich Asians is a very safe bet. Be prepared to weep the next time you check your own bank balance, though! Full review: https://keepingupwiththepenguins.com/crazy-rich-asians-kevin-kwan/

Two books I‘ve read with “crazy” in the title.
#bigjunereadathonphotochallenge #bigjunereadathon

#MayMoms @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @eggs
#Angry

My #bookspin was over-the-top 😳 I think I‘m supposed to find all this conspicuous consumption funny or maybe even enticing. I‘m just kind of… horrified. Also, I would have left Nick Young in a hot minute for blindsiding me like he did Rachel. And he‘d be lucky if I didn‘t stomp his nuts on the way out. DUDE 😡 ⭐️⭐️1/2

I wasn‘t expecting to love it as much as I have. It was a quick pick up that is now a silent craze. If you love good ☕️ and reality shows, this is definitely the book for you.

Now I just need to get the next book. ❤️

I wouldn‘t have thought this was be as hilarious as it is. But omg, if this isn‘t my family. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

I‘m on to the next one. 😁😁😁

Can‘t believe I‘m going to say this but the movie was better. It was slow and dragged in some places. And I don‘t care about the designers and what they were wearing.

I had no idea this one was as long as it is! I did have a little trouble keeping track of all the characters, but it was entertaining, and the ending was pretty compelling!

Now, do I see if the movie is streaming or just go straight on to book 2? 🤔

#NYWD22 #NewYearWhoDis

We are obsessed with rich people. Like, in general. As the 1% gets richer, the fascination grows. We‘re reading this, watching succession, buying their mags. And they all seem horrible. I mean, you have to be a little horrible if you‘re that rich.
At least in this story, some of them are nice, polite, and generally likeable - altho I still wouldn‘t call them good 🤷🏽‍♀️

I liked reading this, lots of family drama, and lots of food descriptions.

This was a soft pick .Light, fast, and mildly entertaining. I watched the movie right after finishing the book and definitely preferred the book. I really liked all the actors but something about the style was just off for me. 🤷🏼‍♀️

Time to switch gears.
#nextup

I really enjoyed this book. It's such a fun story to disappear into. It's got a lot of different characters and I had some difficulty keeping track of everyone and the names initially. The book is definitely much better than the movie!

Adding a cute gingerbread house mug cookie to my morning coffee is about as crazy rich as I get! 🍪☕️

11-14 Nov 2021 (audiobook)
A fun, easy listen which the film followed very closely right up until the last reveal.
Rachel accompanies Nick to his best friend‘s wedding in Singapore where she discovers he is the crazy rich heir to one of Singapore‘s oldest, most secretive and most unwelcoming families. I concurred with Michael - at times the extreme wealth was obscene and the behaviour of its holders deplorable. But it was still fun.

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Stayed up late to finish this tonight! The whole thing was a lot of fun & I'm definitely going to read the rest of the series at some point🙌

This was between “pick” an “so-so” to me, I‘m giving it the benefit of the “pick” because it is very much out of genre. Here‘s the prob: women do not think or talk like this. the background characters are much more likable than the main couple. Nick is a doofus, he doesn‘t explain to Rachel (gf) that he‘s an heir to one of the richest families in Asia, ok fine. Not great, but it‘s the set up…

My reading list for this month! Physical books are ready for #spookyszn

I still have to finish Crazy Rich Asians but… at some point I decided Nick was an inconsiderate doofus and I‘m kinda over it 🤣 but with only 100 pages left I‘m gonna tough it out.

#wondrouswednesday
1. Just the one (tagged)

2. 365

3. Laurell K Hamilton, Karin Slaughter, Shari Lapena

4. Making it through the recent hurricane/tropical storm, flooding and tornado warnings without damage to my house or yard! And being back to proper summer weather.

Wanna play? @Moll @batsy @Tera66

State beach and $25 sunglasses will have to do 🤣 I am enjoying learning the slang and the history that challenges the stereotypes. Fun read so far! Glad I saved it for days off and nice weather.

Rachel Chu: She‘s like trying to play a game of chicken with me. Where she‘s like coming at me and thinking I‘m going to swerve like a chicken.
Peik Lin Goh: But you can‘t swerve.
Rachel Chu: I‘m not gonna swerve. Not for her.
Peik Lin Goh: No. Chickens are bitches, dude!
Rachel Chu: And I‘m not a chicken.
Peik Lin Goh: You‘re not a chicken. You‘re gonna roll up to that wedding; you‘re gonna be like, “Bak-bak, bitch!”

#Inlaws #ConflictedWorlds

Next Up: Crazy Rich Asians! Keen for something fairly light-hearted & I loved the film so this seemed as good a pick as any 🙌

I usually don‘t get into the ridiculously rich lifestyle, but this was pretty good. I know I‘m late to the party for this one, but I kept putting it off.

We‘re having a lousy summer here in Holland. Look at that sky! But this book made up for it, it‘s such a fun read. No need to tell you what it‘s about as I‘m the last person to read it but I loved to get a glimpse of the crazy rich way of life in #Singapore and I rooted so hard for Nick and Rachel! Only the ending felt a bit rushed but I didn‘t mind. Perfect summer read 😉

#pop21 #FeaturingThreeGenerations #ReafingAsia2021 🇸🇬

I saw the movie first before I got to the book. Even with the preconceived notions, I still really enjoyed the book. Easy read.

#WeeklyForecast 30/21

These two are the ones I am certain of: I‘m about to start the tagged one for #ReadingAsia2021 and Acts of Desperation fits in my hand luggage and seems perfect for my flight to Athens, Greece on Thursday 🤞🏽
I‘ll believe it when I get there, but I sooo hope we can go! I‘ll share the books I am taking with me but keep making changes continuously!