Litsy

The Other Dickens: A Life of Catherine Hogarth | Lillian Nayder

I‘d never thought about Charles Dickens‘ wife, but a post on Instagram had me searching more about Catherine Dickens. Had to find more sources to verify because just couldn‘t wrap my head around it. What a sad story!

https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20160519-the-forgotten-wife-of-charles-dicke...

AnnCrystal 🥺📚💝. 2h

Deblovestoread Wow! So fascinating. Thanks for posting. now

27 likes1 stack add2 comments

everlocalwest

Carrie Fisher: A Life on the Edge | Sheila Weller

so-so

You know what you shouldn't really do? Read the biography of a celebrated memoirist. Honestly, this just felt unnecessary. Not that it's bad, just unneeded.

14 likes

TieDyeDude

Yes I Can: The Story of Sammy Davis, Jr | Sammy Davis Jr, Jane And Burt Boyar, Jane Boyar

I had a mild obsession with the Rat Pack in college, especially Sammy Davis Jr. He had a complicated personal life, but his ability to entertain through singing, acting, and dancing made him on of the most prolific Black entertainers of his day. In celebration of what would have been his 100th birthday, here is a video of a song that still gives me chills, I've Gotta Be Me

https://youtu.be/OXYndNL4Mu8

#tuesdaytunes

TieDyeDude Bonus video: this dance-off from the movie Tap lives rent free in my brain. At 62 years old, Sammy is one of the younger tappers in this scene. https://youtu.be/5Zd6GnFCfck (edited) 5d

Ruthiella You might be too young, but he was on an episode of “All in the Family” as himself where he teaches Archie a lesson and kisses him too. It was pretty funny. 5d

TheBookHippie @Ruthiella that episode was so fun!! 4d

See All 11 Comments

TheBookHippie Thanks for this. They have always fascinated me -The Rat Pack. Lots of talent. 4d

AmyG I remember him from my childhood. The Candyman! It was all over the radio. 4d

Eggbeater That was great! Thank you! 4d

Kerrbearlib ♥️♥️♥️ 4d

TieDyeDude @Ruthiella Growing up, I loved watching All in the Family on Nick at Nite (I didn't have a lot of friends my age growing up 😋). I remember thinking that scene was funny, but I wasn't aware of the original social context until much later.

@TheBookHippie I also loved how democratic their shows were: everyone got equal time, they ribbed each other in good humor.
@AmyG @EggBeater @Kerrbearlib ❤ 4d

TheBookHippie @TieDyeDude they really did respect one another I believe. 4d

TheLudicReader I love the fact that he is singing with a cigarette in his hand. Gotta love the 60s. I grew up listening to these guys, too. Loved them. 4d

MemoirsForMe 😍😍😍 4d

43 likes11 comments

TheBookgeekFrau

Golda : Golda Meir - the romantic years | Ralph G. Martin

I intended to take a nonfiction break; apparently I'm not 😂🤷🏻‍♀️

31 likes1 stack add

Amiable

Mark Twain | Ron Chernow

Back again for the 6th annual #ChunksterChallenge! Is there a giant book you‘ve always wanted to read but have been intimidated by its size? Tackle it in 2026 and enjoy the bragging rights! Start gradually with stepped-up categories— or join me in diving right into a Colossal Chunkster! (Tagged is the book I‘ll be starting on Jan.1.)

#ChunksterChallenge2026

LitsyEvents

AnnCrystal 👏🏼🥳🪄📚💝...I managed to read two for 2025, so glad this challenge is continuing into 2026 🥳📚. 6d

Deblovestoread Yay! I‘ll be tackling this one with the #HashtagBrigade to start

The Count Of Monte Cristo

Ruthiella Fantastic! I will hopefully 🤞 finish my Junior Chunkster this month for a total of eight this year and I am stoked to continue with this challenge next year.

The Quincunx

See All 17 Comments

Jess861 I'm trying to get through my Junior Chunkster this year - but it is a slow go of it!

The Well of Ascension: Book Two of Mistborn

dabbe I have yet to figure out what my big chunkster will be for 2026, but I know what my one in 2025 will be by the end of the month: LES MIS. Finally. Thanks for hosting us again, m'dear! 💚♥️💙 6d

Amiable @dabbe Isn‘t it the best feeling to finally take down one of the biggies? 🙌🏼 Great job! 🎉 6d

Amiable @AnnCrystal I‘m always thrilled to share the chunkster love! ❤️ ❤️ 6d

Amiable @Deblovestoread That‘s a great read —you‘re going to love it ! 6d

Amiable @Ruthiella 8!! Fantastic work! 🎉👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 6d

Amiable @Jess861 One page at a time gets you to the end! You can do it. 🫶🏼 6d

dabbe @Amiable “Take down“ for sure! 💚♥️💙 6d

zezeki My goal is to read

Jonathan Strange et Mr Norrell: roman

Amiable @zezeki Yay! You can do it ! 🫶🏼 6d

Cuilin @amiable @dabbe I‘m also trying to figure out my next year‘s chunkster. I have a few on the list. What‘s on yours? (edited) 5d

Amiable @Cuilin Definitely “Mark Twain” as my Colossal Chunkster. I‘m thinking some of the books I have for the #USPresidents challenge may meet the page counts for the Mini and/or Junior categories. 5d

Cuilin @Amiable I‘m joining in for the #USPresidents challenge too but may read smaller books for those or mini chunksters. On my list I have A Suitable Boy, The Decameron, and Moby Dick among others. 🤨 5d

Amiable @Cuilin Oh, I really liked “A Suitable Boy”! If my opinion sways you in any way. 😀 5d

43 likes17 comments

Rome753

John Adams | David G. McCullough

pick

Really enjoyed this. McCullough did a great job at examining the life and career of John Adams. Also well-covered were the relationship between Adams and other historical figures, such as Abigail Adams, Jefferson, and Washington. While it's definitely has a focus on American events, the book does also examine how other world events, such as the French Revolution, affected events in Adams's life. Definitely recommend.

Tamra Loved this and I don‘t typically enjoy biography. 1w

Rome753 @Tamra Vera cool 1w

kspenmoll Such a great book! There was also a series based on the books years back. 1w

See All 8 Comments

dabbe I adored this, too. He's one of my favorite nonfiction authors. The mini-series was excellent as well. ♥️💙💚 1w

Rome753 @dabbe Very cool! Were there other books by him that you enjoyed allt as well? 7d

Rome753 @kspenmoll Nice! 7d

Amiable We are starting a #USPresidents reading challenge in 2026 —one president each month, in order. You should join us! I‘ll add you to the tag list if you‘re interested. 5d

Rome753 @Amiable Sure! That sounds interesting. Thanks! 5d

22 likes8 comments

Octoberwoman

Cary Grant: A Brilliant Disguise | Scott Eyman

I‘m posting one book a day from my massive collection. No description, no reason for why I want to read it.

#ABookADay2025

7 likes

TieDyeDude

Jack White: How He Built an Empire From the Blues: Enhanced Edition | Nick Hasted

I didn't know that the Thanksgiving game halftime show was a thing, but I'm glad it was this year! Jack White is a top-tier guitarist and musician, and as a basic white man, I just can't resist a rock guitar/hip-hop mash-up 😜

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pk5lQbI1t04

#tuesdaytunes

CBee Holy shit 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 cannot WAIT to watch this video. I love them both but especially Jack White! 2w

AmyG This was truly amazing. I was so thrilled to see them together. Go Detroit!!! 2w

lil1inblue I loved this so much. 😍 2w

See All 7 Comments

Suet624 From the White Stripes to the Raconteurs to today, Jack White is a go to for me. I play many of his concerts as background music. I was happy to see him giving Meg some props recently. She deserves it. 2w

dabbe 💙🩶🩵 2w

Sparklemn Thanks so much for sharing! I was bummed I didn‘t catch it on Thanksgiving. 1w

Sparklemn Also, you can buy the halftime show as a mini-album on iTunes. 1w

50 likes7 comments

Lauredhel

Do Admit: The Mitford Sisters and Me | Mimi Pond

I've just finished this absolutely marvellous graphic biography of the Mitford family. What an incredible, talented, hot mess they were! Recommended heartily.

#WickedWords @AsYouWish #Diary

LeahBergen I just received this as a gift. Isn‘t it wonderful? 2w

Lauredhel @LeahBergen it's so good! 2w

37 likes2 comments

Welcome to Litsy!

Trending Hashtags

Trending Books