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I‘m behind on reviews & discussion but I finished this for April‘s #Naturalitsy #BuddyRead I borrowed an ebook copy from the library & it‘s a quick & interesting book of essays about the Owens Valley & Mohave Desert in California. Written in 1903, it‘s wonderful nature writing & while my version may have suffered for lack of photos, the writing was descriptive enough to make me see it in my mind. While reading & ⬇️

Here‘s how I did on my April #bookspinbingo list. I read the short stories I was supposed to read for #noplacelikeholmes, I read the Agatha Christie book I was supposed to read for #christiescapers. I read an ARC I signed up for from Chasing Books PR and I finally finished my #roll100 book that was picked back in February. I made progress in the #realmofelderlings buddy read and started reading the January book for the #naturalitsy buddy read.

All are welcome to join our discussion thread for #NaturaLitsy April #buddyread 🌞

🏜 Did you enjoy the author's style?
🏜 How did she describe the relationship between humans and landscapes?
🏜 Why did she suggest the desert breedsnyths and fables?
🏜 What emotional responses does the desert evoke in the author, or you as a reader?

Next up - https://litsy.com/p/ZUNqcmdaN0U5

I finished today, only 1 month behind the #NaturaLitsy crew!
I loved all the cool factoids about insects, and I might even be ready to eat one. It‘s a great reminder that when we destroy our environment we destroy systems that support us all.
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🐌 Picture taken earlier this month on a hike. This viewing spot even had a built-in bookshelf, and I just so happened to have a book with me. 😅

It has taken 45 minutes to get this posted. I've been struggling with wifi signal all day. 🙄

I will post the April discussion threads for #NaturaLitsy and #VirginiaBloomsberries tomorrow. 🤞

I don't want you to think I've forgotten. X

#NaturaLitsy

I'm sat under my apple trees in the blazing sun, reading a novel about trees. I have not moved from this spot all day. 🌞

And again, today‘s trip is Hilo but with coworkers so the reading will only happen on the plane. Hoping to finish this one today for #Naturalitsy.

The May #naturalitsy #buddyread is North Woods. Hosted by @alldebooks Anyone can join in! See original post for more information:
https://www.litsy.com/web/post/2860640

#NaturaLitsy May #buddyread is the historical fiction North Woods. It is set in New England. It is a multigenerational saga set over 400 years on one farmhouse.

Here is a brief summary of books that inspired Daniel Mason.

https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/the-novels-that-inspired-the-writing-of-north-wood....

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I‘m home, happy, and sunburnt after a very successful field hockey tournament for my daughter. Looking forward to some mint tea and this cozy for #hyggehour

I have so much more to do, but this hour of peace is more important.

#hygge #naturalitsy