Welcome to Litsy!

April showers, read for hours! ☔️

#tuesdaytunes @TieDyeDude

As I though I would, I've been listening to the greatest hits of KANSAS.
#thebestofkansas
#carryonwaywardson

#poetrymatters
@TheSpineView

#weak

My favorite Amy Grant song. 🎶

#ShardlakeBR

Hey, Shardlakians!

If you haven't seen this yet, @jenniferw88 has shared a site that has some interesting historical stories in honor of C.J. Sansom!

Check out her original post: https://www.litsy.com/web/post/2860771

Thanks, Jennifer! 😍🤩🤗

It‘s the simple things…birds singing, a new book, blossom, smell of cut grass and for me…the first cup of tea when I wake up 💕

I can't believe it's gonna be May (😏) in just a couple of days. Here is my loose #bookspin list. I switched out my extra free spaces for the shortlisted Hugo Award nominees. I've already read a few of the novels and novellas. Fingers crossed the library had copies of everything.

@TheAromaofBooks

As a 🇨🇦PR, I‘m thrilled with how Canadians voted. Still some close ridings, so Carney might squeak by with a majority government. The chef‘s kiss is that Carleton ON voters rejected Pierre Pollievre, the Maple MAGA candidate, and are sending a Liberal to Parliament.👩🏻‍🍳💋

A cute book, someone loves the color purple. #ISpyBingoApril @TheAromaofBooks

#Bookspin May
1. Saving Time
2. An Immense World
3. Swimming in the Dark
4. Some People Need Killing
5. An Immense World
6. An Immense World
7. Some People
8. One Day
9. Saving Time
10. Cobalt Red
11. One Day
12. Art of Gathering
13. Swimming in the Dark
14. Swimming in the Dark
15. Comfort
16. Crossings
17. Crossings
18. Crossings
19. We should not be afraid of the sky
20. We should not be afraid
still the same books because I‘m so far behind!

##MentalHealthMonday @Kerrbearlib

It was a long Monday. I got a lot accomplished, so that made me feel good. I had a mostly pain-free day, which is always a good thing. Just enjoying some down time.

#dynamicds
@Eggs
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

#difficult
#whenharrymetsally

#poetrymatters
@TheSpineView

#wayward
#kansas

“Don't you cry no more.“ 🖤

Not book related, but it is an important message to spread far and wide. With Trump threatening and removing funding for LGBTQ+ focused suicide hotlines, Canadian resources are opening up access to those south of the border. This number is for Trans Lifeline, the Canadian number is now toll-free for Americans in need as well.

My May #ReadYourKindle book list.

I've almost finished 'Sophie Scholl & the White Rose' which was my RYK read for April.

@CBee

Have a great week everyone x

Final #bookhaul from the book crawl this month, plus a few from the annual library book sale. Good thing I have a big empty bookshelf waiting to be filled 🤭

It‘s not just me, right? 🙃

#WeeklyForecast

Some end of April reads & some May buddy reads.

#5JoysFriday a little late

1. First sunset at my new apartment
2. I got a new chair that rocks AND swivels!
3. I love this little porthole window in my apartment
4. Gelato in the piazza 🍨
5. I got this cute basket at IKEA for Jasper‘s toys 🐱🧸

Went to a writers symposium yesterday, and one of the big names from Finland said, that she can‘t stand it that every cover of her books have a woman from behind. The publishers refuse to change, because it sells. Men on covers is apparently the worst. So, when you go to a bookstore and look at the covers of new books, they all look the same. Same goes for thrillers, cozy, romance etc. just look at them. You know what genre it is, but…

#WeeklyUpdate

Books read this week include:
#LittensLoveRomance buddy read
#TBRtarot book
#Roll100 rolled book
2 #AuthorAMonth books
#SUNDAYBUDDYREAD book
#NoPlaceLikeHolmes story

My type of book 💕

Had to work today, but did my due diligence for #IndieBookstoreDay by placing an order for a couple preorders! 💸

#IndependentBookstoreDay

The little romance bookstore in PDX is not in the Litsy list yet but if you are in town check out Grand Gestures! It is a Black, LGBTQ owned store and they have a great selection and there is a coffee shop next door!

#5JoysFriday (one day late)
@Debinhawaii (thanks for the tag! 😍)

1. Littens who shared mood boards for my #moodboardcontest. They deeply touched this Crabby Abbe's ♥️.
2. MUTTS comics. I really needed them this week.
3. Kate.
4. Pippa.
5. Matt.

#dynamicds
@Eggs
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

#divisive

I am so sorry for any offense I caused with my original image. I was in a dark place today, and this word really threw me off the proverbial cliff. I'll stay away from words that are triggers for me in the future.

Here is today's book haul. I went over budget. The final total was $189.35. In my defense, I bought some Christmas gifts. So everything was not just for me. I had a good time. Hubby even got a car coffee table book. That was his reward for being the official bag carrier.

I wanted to buy more. They had a whole section devoted to the classics. I didn't even got through the YA section. The bag was full and I kept getting "the look" from hubby.

Got my extra large shopping bag. Headed to buy some books!

Thought I would post this for any Littens that live within driving distance. It would be worth a day trip to check out the sale. It's about 45 minutes from my house. I plan to spend a couple hours browsing and eat lunch out. I have a budget of $150. Hope I can stick to it. 🤞💸📚

BTW, they carry all kinds of books. Even games for kids.

##Chatterday2025 @AllDebooks

I slept in till 7:30. We had thunderstorms last night that kept me and the dogs awake, so the extra sleep was needed. Just enjoying a cup of coffee before I get in the shower. I'm heading to the Book Warehouse Outlet in Easley. They are having a sale. 70% off books! Anyone else going? I'll show you what I buy. 💜📚💸💸💸💸💸

@Texreader @Librarybelle @Kshakal @BethM @Cupcake12

Unsurprisingly, this poetry collection is not in the database.

The poet Hamza Hirsi founded his own publishing company to publish his debut collection so he would be able to give it to friends and family, and from there it escalated.

I heard him at the library and there‘s something about the first poem he performed that resonated with me.

In every city there‘s some places that‘s seen as better than others. He grew up in one of the “bad” ones

#5JoysFriday

1) I‘m temporarily on some meds that allow me to walk the neighborhood again without my back cratering in pain. The neighborhood garden is full of veggies and flowers!
2) I made some fun wall art
3) My new paralegal started working for me this week and she‘s awesome!
4) I wrapped up an awful harassment investigation & the stress lifted from my shoulders
5) My sister is visiting me at my lake house this weekend

@DebinHawaii

#WeekendReading

My weekend basically. Pass the sunblock and the orange slices.

#moodboardcontest #mbc @dabbe

Congrats to @TheBookHippie! 🤩😍🤩 E-mail me your top three books, Christine, when you have a chance! 😍

Thanks to all who shared a mood board in celebration of my Litsy points. My heart is full. 🩵💙🩵

I would also like to send a wee something to all of you, so if you're interested, please fill out your address information at this link: https://forms.gle/hCCichm5u7shKEZz9

Thanks again, everybody!

#5JoysFriday @DebinHawaii

1. Sherlock. 💙🐶💙
2. Our anxiety stuffies. Sherlock now cuddles with Holmes during thunderstorms instead of hiding in closets. With the exception of Keefe (KOTLC), they‘re all #Sherlocked. Holmes, Watson, Mycroft & Moriarty.
3. My daughter will be home in a week for (most of) the summer. 💙💜💙
4. Her recovery from ACL surgery is going great.
5. Brian. Always. 💙💚💙

1. Public holiday on Monday - I did Acrobranch with my girls (first time I did the course myself). I'm just sad that I didn't take a picture!
2. My partner completed his outpatient programme and had another really good week
3. Work was not too hectic (boss was away, which is always nice 🙂)
4. My youngest took part in her first choir performance last night and it was such a nice evening
5. Some sunny days in between the unseasonal continuing rain

May #BookSpin #DoubleSpin list

#5JoysFriday @DebinHawaii

1. May flowers in April.
2. Reading during lunch.
3.Cup of green tea.
4. Saw baby ducks this morning. You can just make them out in the picture.
5. Dogs enjoying the back porch at the office.

Play? @DebinHawaii @kelli7990 @WildAlaskaBibliophile

#5JoysFriday @DebinHawaii

What a week! We were on spring break then came home to full on teenager springtime schedule madness.

5 joys:
1) a gorgeous spaghetti squash plant from a neighbor
2) puzzles!
3) my cat flirting with not my cat
4) visits to colleges with my son
5) mini golf!

Happy Friday!

#WeeklyFavorites

Here‘s the May #WeeklyFavorites template. All are welcome to join. Fill it out weekly, at the end of the month, skip weeks, etc. Whatever works for you.

Thank you for playing along with me.

Let me know if you‘d like to be added/removed from the tag list.

@Deblovestoread @kelli7990 @LeeRHarry @Crazeedi @dabbe @AmyG @kspenmoll @BarbaraBB @willaful @CoverToCoverGirl @sblbooks @ImperfectCJ @melissajayne @TheEllieMo

I blinked & another Friday is upon us which means it‘s time to start posting your #5JoysFriday lists of those things big or small that brought your heart some joy this week! 💛

Make your post & tag it with #5JoysFriday making sure to tag me & anyone else you‘d like to join in to spread the joy party. You can use the background if or as you like. As usual, I‘m tagging some regulars but everyone is welcome to join in!

My picks for May #roll100! I liked having a choice of 2 numbers to pick for each this time around!!

#weirdwords #weirdwordwednesday @CBee
#allusions

One day late.

#crocodiletears

#dynamicds
@Eggs
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

#dark