Welcome to Litsy!

!. The Blind Assassin, The Crow Road, and Girl, Woman, Other
2 “This morning I woke with a feeling of dread“
3. Tea as soon as possible!
#weekendreads

#iconic #MOvember
I think Atwood is one of our most iconic living authors. One of my early favorite authors when I started getting into reading as an adult.
@Cinfhen

#quotsynov19 #bonfire @TK-421

Did I read any book this week?

No.

Did I order two more books?

Yes.

#HappyHalloween #newpurchase #newin #buyingbooks #bookshopping

Twinning!
My number's coming up on the copy of this book from one Library Municipality, so luckily I am new member of a neighboring Municipality (after moving house recently I joined my new local library). So I can return the due one & keep reading!!

I must say, that after reading the first copy (clearly in very new condition) the second copy I've borrowed looks & feels quite well read.
I think I might have changed my views on old vs new books...

Ok, I've only got 2 weeks before this book is due back.
I've had it for 14 weeks and have only made it a 1/3 of the way through, although I must say, I'm really enjoying it and feel quite invested in the family story so far.
Now that I've come this far, I hope I can get through a decent chunk before Return Day!! But with Halloween looming I'm afraid my work will take my focus over the next 2 weeks.
I might consider a personal Atwood collection 😊

"Do I mean to say he didn't love her? Not at all. He loved her; in some ways he was devoted to her. But he couldn't reach her, and it was the same on her side. It was as if they'd drunk some fatal potion that would keep them forever apart, even though they lived in the same house, ate at the same table, slept in the same bed.
What would that be like-to long, to yearn for one who is right there before your eyes, day in and day out? I'll never know"

"Beginnings are sudden, but also insidious. They creep up on you sideways, they keep to the shadows, they lurk unrecognized. Then, later, they spring."

Ok, so I'm still reading this book, after 3 months
I feel like this might be my 4th time round. I got halfway through on audio but as it was getting good, I had many questions & I thought perhaps Id missed important details. So I began it again, on audio. It was suggested I read a physical copy to gain a better understanding so I'm doing that. I'm only 100 pages in & I'm taking notes this time. Yes, I'm getting it now, backed up 3rd time w/audio!

Lazy Sunday readin. And, yes, I am wearing Penguin PJ pants in September 🐧🐧🐧

#7Days7Covers #Day6 #Inspired

Day 1: #7days7covers #CoverCrush

You up for joining @ephemeralwaltz ? Just post a gorgeous cover each day for a week 🙌

And no one like Atwood to inspire #literacy! #quotsysept19 @TK-421

What a well written book At times I felt like I would like to call her up and come for coffee to talk about her life. I could hear this very interesting character in my mind.

#rollercoaster #quotsyaug19

I listened to this on audio today for about 4 hours whilst I gave my bedroom a deep clean. I've been listening to it in short spurts for last 2 months & today I reached my renewal limit. I can see how just a few more chapters has changed my opinion of the book. Realizing I am not able to renew the audiobook tomorrow I just reserved a hard copy at my library. Can't wait to pick it up, I think I will enjoy reading it even more than listening to it

#steam #quotsyjuly19 @TK-421

I'm 3.5 hours into this audiobook but it's just not grabbing me.
Have you read this and what do you think?
Should I keep going?

Only just a so-so (and I‘m being generous) due to me enjoying the chapters telling the history of sisters Iris and Laura. What I didn‘t enjoy at all were the chapters about the blind assassin (the story within the story) which I found tedious and for the most part, unnecessary. I feel this book could‘ve been great without these chapters, instead they made it rather tiresome. On a positive note, the narrator was very good ⭐️⭐️

Margaret Atwood is so well known - Canadian poet, novelist, literary critic, environmental activist.. but I‘ve only read one of her book - Alias Grace (loved it). I hope to get to this soonish. This year. 🤞😁

#LetsTravelJuly #Canada

#librarysalehaul 3 Clive Cusslers for my sweetie and an Atwood for me, all for $2!

How beautiful are these? Helping me forget about the bad weather and work stress. #audiowalk #dogsoflitsy

Trying to stave off jetlag with sunshine and #audioknitting

Don't nap, don't nap

This is my third attempting at reading the tagged book. I've bailed twice in hardcopy, but getting on much better with the audio version

I can‘t resist today‘s deal from Audible which has great reviews from many of my Litsy favourites.

Really enjoyed this book. Interesting characters and great writing. Finished this yesterday on audio during a wonderful walk in the sunshine! #audiowalk #litsywalkers

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Absolutely loved the way this story slowly unraveled and the pieces fell into place.

Nearing the end of this chunkster. I think this is my favorite Atwood yet!

This is the last book in my #botmbacklog and then I will have read every BOTM I own. I‘ve been putting this one off because it intimidates me (started it once before and bailed). Anyone really like this read?

I‘m quickly coming to the conclusion that Margaret Atwood is not for me. I did, however, somewhat enjoy The Handmaid‘s Tale.

#boozeandbooks

I‘m having a hard time getting into this book. When does it start making sense??

Though sometimes a bit tedious, overall a very clever and fulfilling read. It always fascinates me how intense Atwoods characters and settings are and how uncomfortable she can make me feel. It took me some time to get into the rhythm of the book and I feel it could have done with 200 pages less, but Atwoods brilliant use of language alone will make up for any difficulties.

1. Wash my reusable water bottles because they‘re getting a little gross.
2. Haircut and shopping
3. Pizzelles
4. I just got the tagged book from the library.
5. Will do!
#friyayintro

Should is a futile word. It's about what didn't happen. It belongs in a parallel universe. It belongs in another dimension of space.

December #TBR in no particular order:
-The Blind Assassin
-The Smoke at Dawn
-A Thread of Grace
-The Breakdown
-The Story of Edgar Sawtelle
-Purple Hibiscus
#seasonsreadings

I love this page and “Your face will look like a testicle.” 😂

What a great novel, and I only wish I had started reading Margaret Atwood sooner. Lots of catching up to do with her backlist! This is the third I‘ve read of hers.

Will be interested in how she does the Handmaid‘s Tale sequel!

#1001Books

Margaret Atwood - The blind assassin p. 14
"Stick a shovel into the ground almost anywhere and some horrible thing or other will come to light."

Good character driven novel with themes of patriarchy and strong women. #MainCharacterOver70 #Booked2018 #25of36 #audiobook

Another Atwood! Can't wait to start.

This is a story of two sisters, and a novel within a novel, that makes you wonder what it means to be a #creator. A narrative told from one perspective never tells you the whole story and Atwood as a writer imaginatively digs into all the layers and complexity inherent within the concept. A frustrating but brilliant book.

#NoFemmeber @Billypar @Cinfhen

Starting this after spending 3 or more weeks trying to finish The Bone Witch. Hope this one is a better read. Love the cover!

November 11. That‘s today. Thinking thankfully of all who have served ❤️

Oh, and The Blind Assassin is so good so far!

#1001Books

#plot #quotsynov18 @TK-421

Finally had the time to go shopping 😊 I can spend hours at a bookstore 😍 #indigo #books

But some people can‘t tell where it hurts. They can‘t calm down. They can‘t ever stop howling. (Distress) #QuotsyNov18

Photo: dirtroadshighheels on Instagram

I decided to start reading books off my own shelves rather than just library books. In alphabetical order by author, this was the first one. It has started off with a “BANG”! Love it!

F I N A L L Y 👏👏👏 another Atwood book I loved! Since reading and loving The Handmaid‘s Tale I haven‘t been as lucky with my Atwood-reading. But this book was amazing! Intricate, delicately hinting of dark secrets, beautifully written, and full of interesting musings about age, marriage, women‘s place in society and so much more. I‘ll be thinking about this for a long time!

Also, it works for #Booked2018 #MCover70

My stack of October reads - I listened to two audios, which were both great, read 9 print books, and I‘m halfway through the tagged book, which I‘m really enjoying!

October has been up and down for me, both in life and in my reading, but I‘m hoping November will be better. And considering it is my birthday in November and I have a lot of good things planned, I‘m pretty optimistic! 🤞

#OctoberStats #OctoberReads

Trying to kick start my reading mojo again, and I couldn‘t find a better way to do it than this. A beautiful Atwood book, that gets all the #LitsyLove, and a cup of coffee 📖☕️

Have a lovely Monday Littens ❤️

#currentlyreading

Finally finished this, got into a bit of a slump, absolutely loved it! I completed my year goal (40 books) and now have only a handful left to read to complete the @bookriot read harder challenge.