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Hellebores: A Comprehensive Guide | C. Colston Burrell, Judith Knott Tyler
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#MidwinterSolace

I've just been for a mindful bimble around my garden. We have blue skies, and it's warmer than the last few weeks. My hellebores are magnificent this year. 😍 Is there a prettier winter flower?

How are you doing today?

@TheBookHippie @Chrissyreadit

Chrissyreadit helebores are one of my absolute favorite flowers ❤️ So much to do… so little energy… 3h
TheBookHippie So pretty! 3h
AnnCrystal 🤩🤍💝. 1h
lil1inblue 😍 😍 😍 now
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#MidwinterSolace

I'm going to need the first two for sure and bigger mugs!! What do you need more of this holiday season?

Image - https://www.instagram.com/lucyclaireillustration?igsh=ZmE5Y3Axd2wyc2ds

@thebookhippie @Chrissyreadit

Bookwormjillk A big mug of energy... 22h
Eggs Gratitude, endurance, and passion 🥰 22h
LiseWorks I have the strength mug, it's so old all the coloring is gone 20h
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dabbe I need more ways to get through this country's chaos ... we have three years to go. Unless he decides he's king. I can't believe I just typed that, but here we are. 14h
AnnCrystal @dabbe 💝🫂💝. 7h
AnnCrystal I should probably take a drink from the patience mug 😅...💝🫂💝. 7h
AllDebooks @dabbe he's affecting the world. How he's still in office, I do not know. 🫂 4h
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Here's the reading list for #VirginiaBloomsberries 2026 buddyreads.
I've left the biography choice up to the individual reader. The 3 selected on the right are the most readily available.
The selected diaries, essays and letters are the Vintage Classic or Oxford World Classics oublications.
All are welcome to join us. Please let me know if you wish to be added/removed from the taglist.

TheBookHippie I am in still. 🙃 1d
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AnishaInkspill brilliant lineup, really like the variety, and not sure if you know about the audio drama of The Hours, also by Michael Cunningham, I foundit on Libby and have now listened to it at least twice. 1d
Librarybelle Yay! I‘ll get caught up one of these days, but please keep tagging me. 1d
TheKidUpstairs @AnishaInkspill ooh, thanks for the tip! I'll have to look for that. I read The Hours years ago and loved it. 1d
peanutnine I've not kept up with this, could you remove me from the tag list? 1d
Liz_M Is that volume 2 of The Common Reader up first? 1d
monalyisha Ditto what @peanutnine said. I had the best of intentions! Enjoy your reading, all. 🩵 1d
AllDebooks @peanutnine @monalyisha Absolutely, no worries. X 1d
AllDebooks @Liz_M Yes, it is. 1d
AllDebooks @AnishaInkspill oooh, I'll have a look for that. Thanksfor the tip. 1d
PurpleyPumpkin I haven‘t been the best at keeping up with this but would still like to continue to be tagged. 🤞🏽 that I‘ll be able to read more in 2026! 1d
Cuilin Yes still in! 1d
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Peace and quiet and a good mystery from the Master of Crime.
And relax. 💙❄️💙

#ChristmasCrimeChallenge Round 2
@Ruthiella @RaeLovesToRead

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p0k9tzr0?partner=uk.co.bbc&origin=share-mobil...

RaeLovesToRead Round 2 already!!!! 2d
Ruthiella Nice work! 🎄🔪🎅🏻💀 2d
dabbe #foreversherlocked! ♥️💙💚 22h
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@Ruthiella @RaeLovesToRead

One completed bingo board for #ChristmasCrimeChallenge 🗡

This was fun!! My favourites were Moonlight Market and The Christmas Jigsaw Murders.

Do I have time to have another go?

All my books are tagged in comments.

AllDebooks Set in transport - Airship 2d
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RaeLovesToRead Woowoo!!!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉 Yeah I reckon you've got time for another round!!!! 2d
AllDebooks @RaeLovesToRead I've already started. 😅 2d
Ruthiella Wow! Congratulations. I‘m impressed. 🎅🏻💀🎄🔪 2d
kspenmoll 👏🏻👏🏻🎉🎉 2d
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#MidwinterSolace

A little reminder to proiritise self care and do what you need to get through the holidays. They're not for everyone. X

@TheBookHippie @Chrissyreadit

Chrissyreadit ❤️❤️❤️ 2d
TheBookHippie They are all so cute too! 2d
lil1inblue 💓 💓 💓 💓 💓 2d
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AllDebooks @TheBookHippie Ikr? The cat is my fave. 😍 2d
dabbe ♥️💙💚 2d
quietlycuriouskate I want to be that little penguin! 2d
kspenmoll 💚💚 2d
JuniperWilde The reminder that you‘re not alone if you find this season hard can‘t be loud enough. So many ppl wishing it was January 2. 🫶🏻 1d
AnnCrystal 💝🫂💝. 1d
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Are you ready to start our new #StorySpins #buddyread in January? I'm so excited. 😊

#StorySpins is a new group reading retellings of myth, folklore, folktales, legends, fables, and fairytales. You pick the book you want to read using the monthly themes. It can be fiction, non-fiction, plays, poetry, or short stories.

All are welcome to join us. Please let me know if you wish to be added to the taglist.

@Litsyevents #MidwinterSolace

AllDebooks Start planning and sharing your reads for January. 😊 3d
kspenmoll This looks like a fun genre change for me. I hope to join in when I can & stretch myself. 3d
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Cuilin LOVE these prompts 🩵 3d
JessClark78 This looks like fun. Could you please add me to the tag list? 🙂 3d
dabbe ♥️💙💚 3d
lil1inblue I'm excited to see what everyone chooses! 3d
BarkingMadRead This is so exciting! I can‘t wait to start planning! 3d
AllDebooks @kspenmoll @JessClark78 added to the taglist. Welcome. x 3d
AllDebooks @BarkingMadRead I'm so giddy about this. 3d
AllDebooks @lil1inblue me too. There will be an incredible list by the end of the year. 3d
Itchyfeetreader I can‘t promise I will make all prompts but would love to be added as I have a ton of these on my tbr and I aim to get through some of that next year 3d
thebacklistbook Sounds good, Gives me a planned direction for my nonfiction for next year. 3d
BookmarkTavern This looks fantastic! I can‘t wait to get started! 2d
AllDebooks @Itchyfeetreader that's ok. It's intended to be a fun, relaxing group. No pressure, join in as and when you wish. I've added you to the taglist. 😊 2d
AnishaInkspill I'm looking forward to this. 1d
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Who's ready to cosy up for Sunday's #HyggeHour readathon?

@TheBookHippie @Chrissyreadit
#MidwinterSolace #MWS

TheBookHippie Me!!!! 4d
kspenmoll Me!!! 4d
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Hi, 👋

I'm going to do something a little different during #MidwinterSolace ❄️

I thought it would be fun to do a little reflection on the year. It's just for fun, so please don't feel pressured to share.

🕯What has been the highlight of the year for you?

🕯What has brought you joy?

🕯Have you changed anything about your routines or habits, and what impact have they had?

🕯Are you doing anything seasonal this weekend?

Play🕯Tag🕯Share

⬇️

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Oh my, it's the end of year onslaught of book lists. Yay!! 😍
Five books have released a comprehensive list that I'm still trawling through.
Do you agree with their picks?
What are your end of year recommendations?

The Best Books of 2025 - Five Books Expert Recommendations https://share.google/x2fhSyP2HJVjS77iI

#MidwinterSolace #MWS

Chelsea.Poole I love the best of the year lists but I also get overwhelmed trying to figure out how to read them all! 6d
AllDebooks @Chelsea.Poole I know, I'm the same. I usually scribble a list, then find it 5 years later, never having read any of them. 🫣😅 6d
Bookwormjillk Haha count me in as one who tries to read them all but doesn‘t. 6d
AmyG What @Chelsea.Poole said! 6d
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Get gone, Stephen 👋

Ruthiella 😂😂😂 1w
lil1inblue 🤣🎯🤣 7d
Suet624 💕💕💕 7d
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Amiable My husband‘s name is Stephen and this conversation occurs at my house regularly. 😄 7d
AllDebooks @Amiable 😅😂😂😂 7d
Thatbooknerd Facts 🤓📚🤣 7d
AnnCrystal 👏🏼😂😅👍🏼📚💝. 7d
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What idiot starts decorating their kitchen weeks before Christmas? 😅🫣
I'm about to start Natalie Haynes new book. I noticed on the author info that she has a radio show, Stand Up for the Classics.

I've been listening to her hilarious and fascinating take on the clasics. I love it.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/b040hjy4?partner=uk.co.bbc&origin=share-mobile

Bookwomble I love Natalie's show. I've listened to it three times and have enjoyed it each time through. One of the advantages of having a goldfish memory! 😁 1w
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#MidwinterSolace #MWS #LitSolace

Be kind to yourself. If you struggle with the winter months, I can not recommend the tagged enough. ❄️

@TheBookHippie @Chrissyreadit

Amiable What a lovely sentiment. ❤️ 1w
JacqMac I have been seeing this book everywhere. I think it‘s a sign to add it as o my TBR. Lol 1w
TheBookHippie @JacqMac I enjoyed tagged book so much. 1w
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TheBookHippie This is such a lovely sentiment. ❄️🩵❄️ 1w
Chrissyreadit I loved this book!! 1w
PurpleyPumpkin Agreed! This is a lovely book. 🥰 1w
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The Nature of Winter | Jim Crumley
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I'm using my #libraryhaul for my Dec 1-7th selection.
#SnowyDecemberReadathon @LiseWorks

LiseWorks Very nice! 1w
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The Man in the Red Coat | Julian Barnes
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My choice for #BookedinTime December #buddyread is Julian Barnes (2019), The Man in the Red Coat. This follows renowned surgeon Samuel Pozzi through Paris in the late 19th century and early 20th century, highlighting the free flowing ideas of science, philosophy, and culture.

Pozzi, Samuel Jean (1846 - 1918) https://share.google/SUTIezRIc1NQSHFmG

Prompt - Parisian Belle Epoque

@Cuilin

Cuilin Oh #coverlove 😍 sounds amazing. 1w
dabbe On the spreadsheet! 🤩 1w
kspenmoll This sounds fabulous! 4d
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Our 1st #MWS motivational reminder to do less, especially in this crazy season. Don't forget to press pause when you need it. Deep breath, and on you go. ❄️❤️❄️

#MidwinterSolace

@TheBookHippie @Chrissyreadit

AnnCrystal 💝💝💝. 1w
staci.reads I love that - and needed that message today. Thanks ❤️ 1w
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I've been forgetting to post my #BookspinBingo lists lately. 😅

Here's my December list. I have a multitude of christmas or winter books to choose from, so I'll go with mood reading for this month.

I have buddyreads for #NaturaLitsy #VirginiaBloomsberries #BookedInTime #SheSaid #AAM #LosersClub #HashtagBrigade #QueerBC 📚

Starting with the tagged. 🙂

@TheAromaofBooks @Cuilin @Riveted_Reader_Melissa @Soubhiville @BarkingMadRead @PuddleJumper

BarkingMadRead Love this! 1w
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 1w
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#MidwinterSolace folks

Here is the #NaturaLitsy December #buddyread if you would like to join us. It's a short book by Alexandre Antonelli (2022), the Director of Science at Royal Botanical Gardens. He uses current research and inspiring stories to explore the natural world and the importance of biodiversity to all of us.

@TheBookHippie @Chrissyreadit

All welcome to join us. Please let me know if you wish to be added/removed from the taglist.

MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm I can actually get this one from my library! I‘ll attempt to join up. 😅❤️ 1w
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Walking in a Winter Wonderland | Richard Smith, Felix Bernard
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#MWS #LitSolace

Well, would you look at that. It's our 4th #MidwinterSolace event. I can't believe it.

I hope you're looking forward to six weeks of fun and support through the darker months. I'm sorry I had to cut it a little short this year. However, @TheBookHippie will be continuing the daily posts up to the end of January.

I can't wait to catch up with you all.

@Chrissyreadit @TheBookHippie

Cont. ⬇️

AllDebooks I haven't planned a specific #buddyread this year due to time constraints. You are more than welcome to join in the #NaturaLitsy buddyreads for December or January. I'll post a link in the comments to a separate post after I've tagged everyone. 🕯🌟❄️🌟🕯 1w
AllDebooks All are welcome to join us and join in as much or as little as you need. Think of it as your cosiest blanket. Sometimes you need it, some days you don't. 😊 Please let me know if you wish to be added/removed from the taglist. 1w
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Bookwormjillk Looking forward to it. I have some candles and a stack of books in my reading spot, and hopefully the weather cooperates. 1w
BarkingMadRead Hooray!! 1w
ElizaMarie About to partake on my December 1st tradition of reading (this year listening) to (edited) 1w
Dilara Looking forward to this! ❄ 💙 1w
BookwormAHN Yay ❄️🩵❄️ 1w
TheAromaofBooks I am so ready for cozy season!! 1w
Cuilin @ElizaMarie Same!!!!! I‘m not sure which narrator I‘ll be choosing this year. I love that there‘s so many to choose from. 1w
Kenyazero Looking forward to it! Thanks for setting things up and casual hosting at the pace you need! (edited) 1w
ElizaMarie @Cuilin I picked Hugh Grant 1w
peaKnit Thank you, a cozy blanket sounds lovely! 1w
TheKidUpstairs @Cuilin Patrick Stewart is my fave! 1w
MemoirsForMe Yay! I need more cozy in my life! 1w
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It's not long until our weekly #HyggeHour readathon.
Are you joining us for a cosy, comfy, communal read?

All are welcome to join in.

@TheBookHippie @Chrissyreadit

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#VirginiaBloomsberries

November's #buddyread discussion thread.

✒️ Do you enjoy Virginia Woolf's writing style in her essays?

✒️ Did you agree or disagree with her?

✒️ Did you have a favourite quote from either essay?

✒️ What are her main points in her discussions?

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#NaturaLitsy November #buddyread discussion thread.

🌍 Did you manage to read it?

🌎 How does Ghosh's non-fiction writing compare to his fiction works?

🌍 Did you enjoy the book?

🌎 Did you learn or discover anything new?

All welcome to join us. Please let me know if you wish to be added/removed from the taglist.

Up next - The Hidden Universe (tagged in comments).

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rockpools Hi Deb. I‘m not doing so well with planned reads at the moment, so please could I come off the tag list for now? Thank you ☺️ 2w
AllDebooks @rockpools of course. I hope you find some peace and free time to do what you enjoy most. X 2w
Bookwormjillk I really liked The Hungry Tide which is the only other Ghosh book I have read. I will definitely look for more. I liked this book. Thanks for bringing it to my attention. 2w
AllDebooks @Bookwormjillk I love the different perspectives. The Nutmeg Curse is really good, too. 2w
Riveted_Reader_Melissa Mine is still on the hold list at the library 🫠 1w
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The final #buddyread of 2025 is Alexandre Antonelli's (2022) The Hidden Universe - Adventures in Biodiversity. It is a brief insight into the importance of biodiversity, told through inspirational stories and current research.

All are welcome to join us. Please let me know if you wish to be added/removed from the taglist.

@LitsyEvents

Cuilin Always tag me lol. I didn‘t get to the Great Derangement. I‘m still reading The Light Eaters, but I want to read the Hidden Universe. 2w
BookishMarginalia Tag me please and thank you! 2w
AllDebooks @BookishMarginalia Hi 👋 I've added you for this read. Would you like to be added for next year's buddyreads? https://litsy.com/p/WFBSZmhFck9W 2w
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BookishMarginalia Yes please! 2w
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The Waves | Virginia Woolf
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Our final read of the year for #VirginiaBloomsberries is considered her most experimental work. The Waves was published in 1931. It records the individual accounts of six children of their lives and friendship from childhood to adulthood. VW uses the third-person narrative to show their point of view.

I'll be posting the reads for 2026 soon.

All are welcome. Please let me know if you wish to be added/removed from the taglist.

@LitsyEvents

Cuilin I‘m so excited for this one as I haven‘t read it yet, but really want to. 2w
AllDebooks @Cuilin me too. 😊 2w
Sparklemn I‘m going to try to join you for this one. It‘s been on my shelf for awhile 4d
AllDebooks @Sparklemn yay. ❤️ 3d
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How are you all?
Grab a ☕️ and join in the #Chatterday chitchat.

All are welcome to join in. No topics are off the table. This is a safe place to share your thoughts, feelings, plans, and experiences. Just as you would with a friend in the real world.

Wishing you all a fab weekend. 🌞 Happy Thanksgiving weekend to all Littens celebrating. 🦃

Bookwormjillk Happy weekend! I‘m taking a down day. I am living vicariously through everyone‘s snow pictures. 2w
Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick Happy Saturday friends! My day includes some cleaning, a long afternoon dog walk (gotta soak up some of that short-lived sunshine these days), some reading time, vacation prep/pre-packing, and Survivor Series wrestling later tonight. I'll be gone 4 days to an all-inclusive with 12 other friends. I'm hoping 2 physical books and my tablet will provide sufficient reading material. 2w
ShelleyBooksie Happy Saturday! Went to our local clay painting studio with my mom and kiddo (holiday tradition), then we hit lunch and the bookstore and then I indulged in an afternoon nap. 2w
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My constant companion for #HyggeHour readathon. Although I've never had his furry beans in my face before. 🐾
I had a very relaxing hour, listening to the tagged and sipping a delicious winter spiced tea.

@TheBookHippie @Chrissyreadit
#CatsofLitsy

AmyG ❤️ (edited) 2w
Bookwormjillk 😻😻😻 2w
rubyslippersreads Toe beans! 😻 2w
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Ruthiella 😻😻😻 2w
dabbe 🧡🐾🤎 2w
AnnCrystal 😍💕😹🐾😻💝. 2w
RaeLovesToRead TOE. BEANS. 😍😍 2w
PuddleJumper I will join in with the toe beans!! 🤩🤩 2w
lil1inblue Look at those toe beans! 😻 😻 😻 2w
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It's coming up to our favourite time of the week. 😊
Are you joining us for #HyggeHour tonight? What are you planning on reading?

All welcome to join us. Please let me know if you wish to be added/removed from the taglist.

@TheBookHippie @Chrissyreadit

kspenmoll I will be there! 3w
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Hi, 👋

How are you all?

Grab a ☕️ and join in the #Chatterday chitchat.

All are welcome to join in. No topics are off the table. This is a safe place to share your thoughts, feelings, plans, and experiences. Just as you would with a friend in the real world.

Wishing you all a fab weekend. 🌞

AllDebooks I'm relaxing after a grocery shop. I'll spend most of this weekend planning out posts and activities for #MidwinterSolace #StorySpins #VirginiaBloomsberries and @TheLittensSociety 😅I'll squeeze a bit of time to read my #Grinch pick for #ChristmasCrimeChallenge @Ruthiella @RaeLovesToRead 3w
Bookwormjillk I‘m going to run some errands then come home and putter and relax. It‘s been a long week and I have a giant bandage on my face from the dermatologist yesterday. 3w
kspenmoll Relaxing all morning then going w son & husband to get my son a suit jacket. 3w
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sebrittainclark I've got a super busy weekend full of social activities for the whole family, but we're having the first meeting of the new silent book club my sister is starting today, so I'm very excited for that. 3w
Ruthiella Enjoy your precious reading time! 📚🎄🔪🎅🏻💀 3w
MidnightBookGirl Curled up reading even if I have a million things to do before Wednesday for our flight to Oklahoma (I dread flying), but technically the book is for one of the bookstores book clubs for tomorrow night , so it‘s work related. 3w
dabbe @AllDebooks What a busy lady! Enjoy your weekend. 🧡🍁♥️ 3w
dabbe @Bookwormjillk Oh, ouch! Hope you relax and that you heal quickly. 🧡🍁♥️ 3w
dabbe @kspenmoll 🧡🍁♥️ 3w
dabbe @sebrittainclark Ooh, have fun! 🧡🍁♥️ 3w
dabbe @MidnightBookGirl Safe travels! 🧡🍁♥️ 3w
dabbe Lying low here. Currently drinking coffee with a fire going. Then, a dog walk. Then, prep for my niece's wedding tomorrow. Time to really groom myself! 🤣 Have a lovely weekend, everyone. 🧡🍁♥️ 3w
Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick My guy will be at a show tonight with his buddy, so I'm pulling things out of the closet that needs washed up for the session ahead. I've got a wild night of sorting laundry & doing laundry, with some reading peppered in later. I need to start packing for our vacation to Dominican Republic in a couple weeks, too. Tomorrow evening we have a local wrestling show. It's a full weekend. 3w
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❄️ #MidwinterSolace is returning ❄️

My apologies for the short notice. The last few months have been a bit crap. I'm really looking forward to building up to holiday season and into the new year with you.

I'm not going to run a #MWS #buddyread this year. See comments for more info. ⬇️

All are welcome to join us. Please let me know if you wish to be added/removed from the taglist.

@TheBookHippie @Chrissyreadit @LitsyEvents

AllDebooks I'm not going to run a #MWS #buddyread this year. You're more than welcome to join us in the #NaturaLitsy reads. I'll tag the books we're reading in the comments.
December - https://share.google/QJT8aGVlp5pjAchNT
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AllDebooks It's also a little shorter this year as I have a lot on in January this year. However, @TheBookHippie is going to be posting daily until the end of January. 3w
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mcctrish I‘m in 3w
TheKidUpstairs I'm definitely in! 3w
TEArificbooks I‘m in 3w
ChasingOm Sorry to hear the last few months have been hard - looking forward to Solace-ing with you!! 3w
Bookwormjillk I'm excited for this. I love the intentional coziness of this event. 3w
kspenmoll Count me in as well! So sorry life has been tough…❤️ (edited) 3w
dabbe I'm in for all the cozy! And I hope life get better for you ASAP. ♥️🍁🧡 3w
jen_the_scribe I‘d like to be added to the tag list please! And I hope things get better for you ❤️ 3w
peaKnit Here for it please! 🙋🏼‍♀️ 3w
Librarybelle So sorry to hear about life. I can completely understand. Cozy sounds so good right about now! 3w
PaperbackPirate Glad to hear you‘re making it easier on yourself! Thank you for showing up anyway and count me in! 3w
CatLass007 🤎🤎🤎 3w
MemoirsForMe Count me in! And wishing you better days ahead. ❤️ 3w
BookwormAHN I'm in 🩵 3w
AllDebooks Yay, so excited to see you're as ready for #MWS as we are. ❤️❄️❤️ 3w
Susanita I hope life settles down for you. Please add me to the tag list. 3w
AllDebooks @Susanita @jen_the_scribe Welcome. Thank you for joining us. I've added you both to the taglist. 🙂 3w
Kenyazero Tentative! Might be here but then ghost because things have been very busy and chaotic here for a bit 🤭 3w
MaleficentBookDragon I‘m also a tentative. I‘m always all in and then get lost in my chaos. 3w
DebinHawaii I‘d like to be counted in, please. ❄️💙 3w
vonnie862 Please add me! 3w
AllDebooks @vonnie862 Will do, welcome. X 2w
Julsmarshall I‘m in and sorry you are having a challenging time. I feel you. A month of calming, reflective reading may be a boon to us all. 2w
julieclair I‘m totally in! I look forward to it every year. Thank you for continuing it, and I hope it ushers in a new, calmer era for you. 💙 2w
AllDebooks @julieclair ❤️ it's the perfect distraction. 2w
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I'm getting ready for my favourite hour of the week. Are you joining in #HyggeHour readathon?

I'll be cosying up with The Haunted Wood and a Baileys hot chocolate. 🔥

@TheBookHippie @Chrissyreadit

TheBookHippie All the cocoa!!! Yes. 4w
Avanders Mmmm tea sounds like it would be lovely right now… 4w
MidnightBookGirl I also grabbed some hot chocolate 4w
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The ABC Murders (Poirot) | Agatha Christie
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My first ⭐️ for #ChristmasCrimeChallenge

An excellent adaptation from Audible with an all-star cast.
#FamousLeadDetective #HerculePoirot

@Ruthiella @RaeLovesToRead

Ruthiella Awesome start! This is also one of my favorite Poirot mysteries. 🎅🏻💀🎄🔪 4w
RaeLovesToRead ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4w
BookishMarginalia I need this audiobook in my life. Thanks! 3w
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Let's go with #NaturaLitsy 2026 🎆

Here's our monthly #buddyread list. Here's hoping you like it. Thank you for all your recommendations

This group is for you if you love nature and nature writing. All are welcome to join us. Please let me know if you wish to be added/removed from the taglist.

@LitsyEvents

BarkingMadRead I didn‘t read a single one this year, i think you should remove me for next year 4w
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AllDebooks @BarkingMadRead Sorry to see you go, Kim. X 4w
PaperbackPirate Thank you for tagging me! Looking forward to joining in again! 4w
AllDebooks January - Poetry 4w
TheBookHippie I‘m in. 4w
AllDebooks October - 4w
AllDebooks December - thetagged is the US title. It's published as The Golden Mole in the UK. 4w
Faranae Happy to stay tagged, even if I often fail to read the books 😅 4w
Bookwormjillk Sounds good I would love to be tagged 4w
BookwormAHN I'm in at least for January 4w
kspenmoll Tag me please! 4w
Roary47 April! 😍 I‘m going to try to make if for several months, but especially for April. 4w
Dilara I contributed nothing this past year, but I'd still like to be tagged, please 😊 4w
julieclair Great list! I‘m especially excited to be starting the year off with 4w
Cuilin Absolutely in 4w
AllDebooks @Roary47 😊 I'm looking forward to April too. X 3w
AllDebooks @julieclair 😊 I thought it would be a nice, gentle start to 2026.. 3w
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Hi, 👋

Grab a ☕️ and join in the #Chatterday chitchat.

All are welcome to join in. No topics are off the table. This is a safe place to share your thoughts, feelings, plans, and experiences. Just as you would with a friend in the real world.

Wishing you all a fab weekend. 🌞

kspenmoll We found out that we only have a few weeks left with our Poe. He has CHF. He is not in pain; we are keeping him comfortable. He suns himself in blankets of fleece in front of our kitchen windows. He is still eating. Emmy spent ages licking him all over last night. It feels like we are keeping vigil, crying as we feel ( all 3 of us) devastating sadness. I have work to distract myself with, but my husband is home & it‘s hitting him hard. Thanks for 4w
kspenmoll Poe & Em are our kitties! 4w
AllDebooks @kspenmoll Oh Katherine, I'm so very sorry. I don't think anyone can truly understand how much we love we have for our fur babies and how much they give us unless they are pet owners, too. My heart aches for you. At least he's home and comfortable, and you get to say your goodbyes. Much love to you all. ❤️ 4w
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AnnCrystal 😘 @kspenmoll your precious baby Poe 🐈😢💝🐾💝 sending love and hugs for your family. 4w
Bette @kspenmoll I‘m so sorry you are losing Poe. Please take care and pat him for me. 💔 4w
Bookwormjillk @kspenmoll I‘m so very sorry to hear about Poe 💔 4w
Dilara I am so sorry about Poe. 4w
dabbe Katherine, I am so sorry. The hardest part about being a fur parent is this. To Poe, though, he is warm and safe and loved up by all three of you; he's in Poe-heaven-on-earth. He is so lucky to have you, your hubby, and Em. I wish you all the cuddles and love. Holding you, Poe, and your whole family in my thoughts. 💔 4w
kspenmoll @AllDebooks @AnnCrystal @Bette @Bookwormjillk @dabbe Thank you so much for your comforting, heartfelt words of empathy & support. It means everything.💕💕💕 4w
quietlycuriouskate @kspenmoll I'm so sorry about your lovely Poe. My heart goes out to you all. 4w
Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick It's a bit of a lazy weekend here. We went to a small art show at the theater next door to view some art. All with an African theme, some of it used thread or bamboo and was very ambitious. We are trying a Jollibee for the first time. My guy is NOT impressed and the food hasn't even come out yet. 😆 @kspenmoll I'm so sorry to hear of Poe's diagnosis. Sending a big hug to you all as you soak up these next few weeks with his company. 💞 4w
AllDebooks @Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick this did make me laugh 😂 3w
Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick I thought the food was fine. Jollibee was nothing spectacular, but if I'm out and about and am craving a chicken sandwich, it'll suffice. My guy is happy to never eat it again. His sandwich was oversauced & still not spicy. He's really particular about menus calling something spicy and not delivering the goods. 3w
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I love #HiddenBooks game. I managed to do this one in 3 hours with only a few tantrums this year.

Have a go. It can get frustrating, but it is fun.

Find the book titles with National Book Tokens' Hidden Books Game https://share.google/0wE19ZlPNiBmqKXY0

PuddleJumper Ooo I try to do this every Christmas and fail spectacularly! 4w
AllDebooks @PuddleJumper happy to help if you need some tips. 4w
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It's that time of the month again. What are your goals for November's #NetGalleyGroup readathon?

All are welcome to join us. Please let me know if you wish to be added/removed from the taglist.

@Litsyevents

Bookwormjillk I am in the middle of one now and I really want to finish it and review it 4w
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DGRachel I am supposed to pick one for my bookspin or double spin. It won‘t get read this weekend, whatever I choose, but I would like to read at least one NetGalley book this month. That‘s the biggest goal I can handle right now. 😭 4w
AllDebooks @DGRachel I'm in a similar situation. I'm going to focus on reviews and hopefully finish my current arc by the end of the month. 4w
PuddleJumper I've not seen anything I want to read for ages. It's all backlog books and I didn't fancy any of them 😅 4w
Librarybelle I really need to write my reviews. I keep saying that every month! 😂 4w
JoyBlue I've already read/reviewed a couple for November; am 44% through one publishing this coming Tuesday; and have one more publishing late in the month. I don't have goals, per se—it just depends on what really catches my fancy. 📘 💙 4w
Bookish_Thoughts Nothing this time around. Family time before I head back to Ohio early, early Sunday morning 4w
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I haven't forgotten #StorySpins 📖
Please complete the Google form if you would like to contribute to the planning of the group reads.
https://forms.gle/QLAuJaXHhjjNTXCk6

Anyone is welcome to join. Please let me know if you wish to be added/removed from the taglist.

@LitsyEvents

Amiable Ooh, sounds interesting! I love myths and legends. I‘m not big on fairy tales though, so can‘t promise to stay on track with those. 😀 Please add me to the tag list! 4w
AllDebooks @Amiable Welcome. Added to the list. X 😊 4w
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AnishaInkspill @AllDebooks this sounds fun, please add me your taglist, thanks 4w
lil1inblue I'm excited! 🤩🤩🤩 4w
AllDebooks @AnishaInkspill Welcome. Added to the list. X 😊 4w
thebacklistbook Feel free to tag me his sounds interesting 3w
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@Ruthiella and @RaeLovesToRead are hosting a fun Christmas challenge.

I'm absolutely all in for #ChristmasCrimeChallenge 🎄🗡🎄

Now, to get plotting! My tbr list, that is, not actual murder. 🖤😅🖤

FYI - Kindle has good deals on Christmas murder mysteries atm.

Original post - https://litsy.com/p/Qlh4VTBtRzhi

Ruthiella Thank you for reposting! Can‘t wait to see your pile of possibilities. 🔪 🎅🏻 💀 🎄 1mo
AllDebooks I just found the tagged in The Works for £3. Got my red cover sorted 👌 @Ruthiella @RaeLovesToRead 1mo
RaeLovesToRead PILE OF POSSIBILITIES! Yes!!!! 1mo
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The ginger one is always ready for #HyggeHour 😍
It's as much a part of his routine as mine.

#CatsofLitsy

Ruthiella 😻😻😻 1mo
RaeLovesToRead I love him 🥹🥹💕💕 1mo
AnnCrystal 😍💕😻🐾💝. 1mo
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Bookwormjillk 😍😍😍 1mo
Librarybelle ❤️❤️❤️ 1mo
Gissy 🐈 😍🧡🍂🤎🍁💛 1mo
MidnightBookGirl What a cozy, cuter, ginger boy! 1mo
dabbe 🧡🐾💛 1mo
Darklunarose 😻 1mo
BookmarkTavern What an elegant gentleman! 🧡 1mo
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Do you need a relaxing reset before a new week starts?
Join us for an hour's communal read between 8-9pm (your time) for #HyggeHour #Readathon
Get cosy and relax. 😌
@Chrissyreadit @TheBookHippie

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Hi, 👋

A late posting today. I've been busy, busy, busy.
Grab a ☕️ and join in the #Chatterday chitchat.

All are welcome to join in. No topics are off the table. This is a safe place to share your thoughts, feelings, plans, and experiences. Just as you would with a friend in the real world.

Wishing you all a fab weekend. 🌞

Bookwormjillk Happy Saturday! Busy day with the teens- dropped my son at SAT testing, brought my daughter to pick up a few things for her study abroad trip to Paris in a few weeks, practiced field hockey with her, and now am finally on the couch 😴😴😴 1mo
AllDebooks @Bookwormjillk they do keep us busy, don't they? Your daughter must be so excited! 😍 1mo
dabbe @Bookwormjillk Hope your son does well! 🧡🍁♥️ 1mo
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dabbe Still resting after my fall on Wednesday-Thursday evening. I have a hard head, but, man, it does hurt! I've been lying low, surrounded by Matt & the pups. I'm being snugged. (@kspenmoll) 🧡🍁♥️ 1mo
Bookwormjillk @dabbe I hope you feel better soon. Son says the test was too hard I say he didn‘t study enough but that‘s just between us😂 He‘ll be fine. Most of the schools he‘s applying to are test optional so I‘m not sure why he suddenly wants a higher SAT score. 1mo
dabbe @Bookwormjillk I do like that you can take it more than once. You have to admire his gumption! 🤩😍🤩 1mo
AllDebooks @dabbe sorry to hear about your painful fall. Get well soon. X 1mo
dabbe @AllDebooks Thank you! The ol' noggin is slowly healing. My pride, however ... 🤣 1mo
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#VirginiaBloomsberries

My apologies. I forgot to post November's read.

Our November read is VW's 1929 extended essay on the writing, creativity, and the need for women to have financial freedom and self-determination.
Three guineas is her essay on gender differences and inequalities.

All are welcome to join us. Please let me know if you wish to be added/removed from the taglist.

@Litsyevents

AllDebooks I'm behind on previous months' discussion threads. I'll post these soon. 1mo
AnishaInkspill I'm also lagging v behind but will try and catch up this month. 1mo
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#NaturaLitsy

My apologies. I forgot to post November's read.

Amitav Ghosh looks at the impact of climate change in his 2016 non-fiction book, The Great Derangement: Climate Change and the Unthinkable. He focuses on the influence of culture, history, and politics on environmental issues and how these relate to colonialism.

All are welcome to join us. Please let me know if you wish to be added/removed from the taglist.

@LitsyEvents

AllDebooks I'm also behind on previous months' discussion threads. I'll post these soon. 1mo
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I thoroughly enjoyed these funny short-story retellings of fairy tales. All the girls in these stories are capable, strong, and bloody brilliant. It's a great collection.
https://share.google/gga3syUidNRyWRuWU

One for #StorySpins in 2026? 🤔

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I adore reading the glut of retellings of myth, legends, fairytale, and folklore.

Would anyone be interested in joining a new reading group to do this together? I've called it #StorySpins for now.

I'm still planning out a way to do it. However, it will definitely be a relaxed challenge around a monthly theme. Short stories would count, too.

Let me know if you're interested, and I'll keep planning.

@LitsyEvents

AllDebooks Apologies if there is already a group for this. I haven't found you. 1mo
BookmarkTavern Sign me up! I love retellings so much! 1mo
BarkingMadRead Yessssss I‘m in 1mo
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tdrosebud I would be interested. I really enjoy retellings. 1mo
Skygoddess1 Love retellings, count me in! 1mo
lil1inblue Oooh. This speaks to me. I'm in! 😍 1mo
Cuilin Love retellings 👍 1mo
ravenlee I‘m in! I‘m notoriously rubbish at challenges and buddy reads, but I have good intentions. 🤣 1mo
AllDebooks Ooooh, this is exciting. Thank you for the lovely responses. I shall get my thinking cap on. Would you like to be involved in the planning process? If so, I can set up a Google form to set out preferences. @BookmarkTavern @BarkingMadRead @tdrosebud @Skygoddess1 @lil1inblue @Cuilin @ravenlee 1mo
Cuilin @AllDebooks absolutely 👍 1mo
BookmarkTavern Yes! 🙌🏻🙌🏻 1mo
TheKidUpstairs Just saw this and I love retellings! I'm totally in! 1mo
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A Buzz in the Meadow | Dave Goulson, Senior Lecturer Division of Biodiversity and Ecology at School of Biological Sciences Dave Goulson
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When your daughter makes you cry as her first ink is a dedication to me. It is stunning and really suits her.

My favourite bee is the red-tailed bumblebee as it's one of the first signs of spring. Debra means bee.
I'm so honoured and teary. My beasties are my world.

Debra : Meaning and Origin of First Name | Search Family History on Ancestry®. https://share.google/J0EASVzyLr2v9RE7s

Karisa What a fantastic tribute to her love for you! 🥰🐝💗 1mo
monalyisha Absolutely love the symbolism! Yay for both of you! 1mo
LiteraryinPA 💗💗 1mo
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dabbe Feelin' it with you! 😭 1mo
Cuilin You made me 😢 beautiful tribute. 1mo
LeahBergen That‘s amazing! ❤️ 1mo
jen_the_scribe Aww that‘s so sweet. I love when a person‘s ink has such special meaning ❤️ 1mo
AnnCrystal Sweet 👏🏼🤩💝💝💝. 1mo
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It's my favourite time of the week. I love this regular reset and how habitual and comforting it is.

Do you need a relaxing reset before a new week starts?
Join us for an hour's communal read between 8-9pm (your time) for #HyggeHour #Readathon
Get cosy and relax. 😌
@Chrissyreadit @TheBookHippie

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Hi, 👋
My apologies for my absence over the last few weeks. How are you all?
Grab a ☕️ and join in the #Chatterday chitchat.

All are welcome to join in. No topics are off the table. This is a safe place to share your thoughts, feelings, plans, and experiences. Just as you would with a friend in the real world.

Wishing you all a fab weekend. 🌞

AllDebooks I have so much to catch up on, book reviews, #NaturaLitsy #VirginiaBloomsberries #TheLittensSociety 😅 This is my favourite time of year but also the hardest for me. I'll literally hibernate until spring now to try and control my asthma flare-ups. Just had back to back chest infections, and I am worn out. Planning a restful weekend. 1mo
dabbe So sorry you're dealing with asthma; it's the worst at this time of year, isn't it? Hoping you're feeling better and that you have a restful weekend. We're lying low in the boat this weekend, too. Pip and her seizures last week put us through the ringer (even had to cancel our trip up north to deal with the poor girl), but the new meds seem to be working. Looking forward to the 7th baseball game today--go, Blue Jays! 🩵⚾️💙 1mo
Bookwormjillk @AllDebooks sorry to hear you‘ve been so sick. I‘m glad you have a restful weekend planned. 1mo
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lil1inblue @AllDebooks Back to back chest infections - oof! I hope you get the rest you need this weekend. It's a low-key weekend for me, as well. I have a lot of reading to catch up on! 1mo
AnnCrystal 💝💝💝 hope that you're doing better, may the weekend give you the rest and rejuvenation you need 💝💝💝 1mo
TheBookHippie Hope you‘re getting rest and feeling better. 1mo
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Thank you so much for hosting this brilliant event #HauntedShelf
It is by far my favourite of the year. @Puddlejumper @CSeydel

Here's my total tally of 6137 points for Team #GrimReaders

Same time next year? 🖤☠️🖤

CSeydel Wow! Incredible! Great job xx 💀🎃🖤 1mo
PuddleJumper 🎉🎉 Brilliant! 1mo
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#HauntedShelf #GrimReaders

Only 4 away from a full board for #AfterDarkBingo

I'll tag the books I read in the comments.

@PuddleJumper @CSeydel

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#HauntedShelf #GrimReaders

A full board for #FallReading
Lots of pumpkin based snacks and drinks were consumed 🖤🎃🖤😋 #TeamPumpkin

🎬 The Little Stranger (2018)

I'll tag the books I read in the comments.

@PuddleJumper @CSeydel

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