Welcome to Litsy!

Came across this paragraph about insecurities and bullying in Rachael Harrison's Cackle. As someone whose name rhymes with both "smelly" and "jelly" (and I've never been petite), I totally get this!

@TheLudicReader - thank you for my amazing swap package ♡♡ It was so thoughtful of you to send along something for Josie - she was very excited to get something with her name to open. I hope that you have an amazing Christmas dear friend ♡
@MaleficentBookDragon

Really enjoyed this story about a woman coming into her own.

Small town ✔️
Witchy ✔️
Pet spider ✔️

I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this novel! It's an interesting look at the challenge of forming healthy relationships, at power---especially the power of women---and how people react to it, and at friendships between women. It's silly in places, sure, but I found it fun and thought-provoking.

I struggled with this book early on. The writing was engaging, but it didn‘t take long for Annie‘s incessant whining and angst to get on my nerves. The book was saved by the introduction of Ralph, the spider. I loved him so much. I did like the way the book ended, but any comments on that would be spoilery, so I‘ll say no more beyond I‘m glad I stuck with it. Thanks @Chrissyreadit for the #auldlangspine recommendation.

Witch, please. This tale of a bad breakup turned female empowerment story gave me the PERFECT spooky season vibes 🧙‍♀️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

🕷🕷🕷½ spiders for this cozy book about a girl who befriends a witch even though the whole town is affraid of her and/or sucks up to her to stay on her good side. I really loved the description of the town & Sophie's house, I want to teleport there. The pet spider was a cute added touch. I really liked the ending & it could be used to start a sequel, which could be really cool. Overall, it was a fun, fall read with a few creepy parts🏡🕷🏰🕸🍵

#AutumnPlease Day 11

Here's a really fun book, especially for this time of year, set in a #SmallTown.

And my favorite furball just had to get in on the action today to rep for the #catsoflitsy

@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Eggs

#FaveFallDrink #AutumnPlease! @Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Aromatic coffee beans (not syrups!)... 😌

#Cobwebs #AutumnPlease
@Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Day 2.. catching up!!

Day 2 #cobwebs for #AutumnPlease Cackle is one of my favorite books and a perfect October read. @Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks #Scarathlon @Clwojick @StayCurious #SkeletonCrew @Emilymdxn

This book was so much fun and a great way to start my fall reading!

The story hovers between funny and eerie, with everything from disturbing ghost scenes to moments of pure and poignant friendship.

Ultimately, this is a girl power story about learning to be unapologetically yourself, and that I can absolutely get behind!

Book 121📚 3.7⭐️

I love Harrison and Cackle was a fun story of female triumph!

I thought there was a build up to a big event or reveal but it more coasted in my opinion. But over all a very fun and relatable story, aside from the powers (I wish!).

A wonderfully readable modern fable that‘s equal parts eerie and witty.

Thank you @MoonWitch94 !! #litsylove #llwbs @Bookgoil @Deblovestoread

Thanks for the recommendations @Soscha - I read the tagged book and enjoyed it and thanks for hosting @monalyisha

#AuldLangSpine

Make a great day everyone - 🙂

I loved the characters, Annie's character arc was fabulous. I know some readers have been turned off by her seemingly incessant self-loathing, but I saw it as pretty realistic, which made her development even more glorious. I chuckled at least once per page, so that also helps to crank it from 4 to 5 stars for me.

4⭐️ I love how the story embraces independence and being unapologetically yourself. I enjoyed the MC facing her inner critic, stops comparing herself to others and lets go of her negative assumptions and embrace her true self. It was super cute and fun to read. What it wasn‘t, was scary in anyway. Sure, it has some creepy elements to it. However, the book is listed as horror, but I don‘t see how it fits in that genre at all.

Annie moves after a break up - meets Sophie (who is a witch) - and learns to like herself and not need a man to be fulfilled.
Annie's self loathing did get tiring towards the end. The message of freeing oneself is good but not always executed well in this story.
I still enjoyed the journey Annie took and it is a good cosy witch story (low pick).
Thanks @Soscha for suggesting it -
#AuldLangSpine @monalyisha
Make a great day everyone 🙂

I‘m sitting in the living room with my units as they watch TV and I try to read. I notice that even though I am not interested in the show, I get rather distracted and taken out of the story. I was wondering how others handled the distractions.

#BookSpinBingo - thank you @TheAromaofBooks

Started #AuldLangSpine read - @Soscha @monalyisha
Started #LosersClub read - @BarkingMadRead

Make a great day everyone 🙂

Happy New Year everyone -

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I‘ve been a little out of the game, but I‘m hoping to come back strong. Being late with his post doesn‘t count…😁 anyways, here is my #BookSpinBingo list for December. I have already started the listed book along with two others, So I‘m hoping it‘s a strong month.

This book was interesting. I really enjoyed the character development & writing style. However, I struggled with the slow pace and how the plot for most of the book seemingly was heading no where. I also struggled with how often the author mentioned that the main character was hungover — it felt redundant. The redeeming quality of the book was the inspirational message of the importance of self reliance and self love.
My review: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ (3/5)

I finished one more book last night. It was good and not as scary as I thought it might be. #Scarathlon #TeamSlaughter #PromptMaze #Spookoween #31by31 #BodyCountBingo #Witchathon #20in4 @Clwojick @TheAromaofBooks @TheSpineView @Catsandbooks @PuddleJumper @mdm139 @andrew65

Just as good the second time around.

1st book read for the #20in4 readathon.

This was a re-read for me. It is the perfect Halloween read. I love the personal growth of the main character so much. It's spooky and snarky and weird and perfect.

@Andrew65

Loved this! 🖤

At turns genuinely creepy and delightful. Would not suggest reading for relationship advice or feminist messaging (kind of muddied in both counts). Would suggest reading for 'lil spider friends and Halloween vibes.

And the award for the most VIVID analogy goes to..🫣

And what are YOUR Halloween plans? 😏

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I saw this book had pretty mixed reviews, but I loved it. It felt like a feminist fairy tale. I really enjoyed the lead up and was curious about where it would end up. I liked the characters- even though the main character Annie had a LOT of growth needed.

My book rec videos are up for the week! 📚 Still focusing on seasonal reads; the adult video features witchy books that are more fun than spooky, and the YA video highlights one of my favorite books of the year! Thanks so much for watching! ❤

YA Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQ24otTHSNo&t=8s

Adult Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnG__Ymp_iI&t=2s

#catsoflitsy #chaplin

This was so close to a #dnf but I plodded on. It got a little spooky in the middle so I was going with a So-So, but the end changed it to a low pick.
Annie was a very annoying person and kind of dumbly naïve, but I guess that was the point.
I also may not be the right target age for this book.

The end made up a lot for me. And I LOVE Ralph.

Still on my #tbr from last year! 🧙‍♀️

#witch #ominousoctober #teamslaughter

Just finished this book, I‘m not sure how I feel about it. I liked the ending, but it wasn‘t what I was expecting from the blurb. It was okay, but I‘m not sure I‘d read it again.

Well that 3 day weekend went fast. Back to work tomorrow. What's left of the evening I'm starting this book.

I sense a pattern forming lol I can definitely see this being an autumn staple for me for years to come.

Quick, fun, seasonal read! ⭐️⭐️⭐️✨#spookyseason

Spent the morning reorganizing one of my bookshelves for Spooktober 🎃 I displayed my spooky books just above my Spooky Town collectibles and then kinda shoved everything else in wherever they fit lol it'll do 🐈‍⬛
#shelfie

A new coffee shop has opened up in my town and I'm absolutely thrilled! I don't drink coffee, but they have a wide selection of different teas AND lots and lots of delectable pastries! Plus their chairs are super comfy and perfect for reading! 💕📚☕

My first Rachel Harrison books! 💕📚 I'm excited to read her writing! Such Sharp Teeth is her new one, and it looked so good I decided to give it a try! Then I realized that the tagged book has actually been on my tbr list for a long while, so I grabbed that one as well! 😄

One more round of witchy reads before the holiday reading shall commence!

The sky is a strange color.

#FirstLineFridays
Revisiting one of my favourite #Spooktober reads from last year 🕷 So excited to do her new book next, Such Sharp Teeth