As a nod to my upcoming first time trip to New Orleans November 19 to 22. Frightens I‘d read this and re-read Interview with a Vampire just because...

Working the ED on payday weekend Saturday night Halloween Weekend….good times :(.

5 stars. Poor Robin gets divorced and looses her job all at once. This is her story of moving to her 650 ft cabin in Michigan as her full time home. What follows is a series of essays with recipes about her struggles to feed herself on a budget while staying true to her keep it local ideals. Very sweet although her “budget” is 40.00 a week which is pretty good considering some; but much less then what she was used to. A very sweet read.

I really enjoyed this. Pamela Paul keeps a book of books (BOB) and has for years. I might need to try this as my journal attempts are dismal. I could probably keep up with something like this. Maybe I should just print off my Bookly graphics and stick them in a book with comments. Hmmmm. We will see.

Very very cute. 4 stars. If I read it again I‘ll give it a 5th! A perfect October book. Just the rom com I didn‘t know I wanted to read!!

My date for today… I should be sleeping but NOPE!

This is my commute audio book. It was very good! I love this series by Nora roberts. So it‘ll be on to the last one!!

I always jump around books. It‘s like my mind can‘t settle in just one book. I was about to DNF this. I LOVED fangirl enough to give this a shot….and it was mediocre until it wasn‘t. Then BAM it got interesting. And now I must go to bed because I work tonight but a few more minutes won‘t hurt……

A good book and grandbaby sleeping make for a good night:)

She does not disappoint. A memoir of a renovation she did. The language is as beautiful as ever and the storytelling just as amazing! So far she has not diassapointed!!

It wasn‘t bad 3.75. I always enjoy these

All the stars! This book made my heart sing. The best book I‘ve read in a long time. Now I must read everything by this author! And there is a sequel! Let the squeezing begin! This should have a higher rating on goodreads but whatever. It‘s sweet and the language is beautiful.

3.75 stars. My Literati atlas obscura book club June pick. Took me a month to read it but I did! It‘s part memoir part travelogue - all having to do with what it means to swim. Language is pretty but it didn‘t wow me. However I‘m not mad I read it either :)

Some reading before bed. I have to work tonight. This book is lovely. Easily the best I‘ve read this year. The language is beautiful and the stories move me. These cooking student‘s stories are eloquent and ordinary. I‘ll keep this and re-reread it. Meanwhile I‘ll make it last - one chapter a day.

Attempting the #bookspinbingo again. We shall see:)

I always love a Nora Roberts to give me a quick pick me up. I read this series years ago and now enjoyed this one in audible!

4.5 stars. I save five for books I‘ll re-read. This is charming and fast paced but I find mysteries just don‘t re-read that well. Certainly one of the best books I‘ve read this year though and will continue with the series! If you want a bit of a giggle and some clever writing this is for you!

Re-read with audio. Absolutely amazing. Such a heartfelt feel good book!! All the stars!!!

The Atlas Obscura Literati book club pick. I love me some memoirs…

Just started this. Part of my Literati book club.

So I just finished my third re-read of this book. I'm not sure if I like Julie Powell or not. I feel like we would be besties or couldn't stand each other. She is whiney, self-absorbed, and dramatic - all the things I despise. BUT she is entertaining, aware of her issues, and is willing to laugh at herself. Plus we both say the word “fuck“ a lot. Who am I kidding, we'd be besties - opposites attract.

All the stars!! This series is really really good and is just getting better. I‘m not a fan of triangles but damn is very good reading!!!

Despite the obvious first world problems and the fact Gilbert comes off as a whiney rich girl with problems of her own making - I LOVED this book, and I loved Gilbert‘s voice and I will read the next one. I guess even rich ridiculous white girls have problems too and that makes me feel slightly better :). So on to the next one. I feel like she could be a girl bud - as long as she doesn‘t mind me telling her to stop whining. Lol

So 5 books read, none my books pins and no bingos. But 5 books is a win! The tagged book was super good. Especially if you are a fan of CSI or Criminal Minds. Very cool premise:) Maybe I‘ll actually get a bingo in April. It could happen:)

#bookspinbingo for March. Here‘s hoping. A lot of school stuff due this month so we will see.

I at least finished one of the book spins. No bingos but I‘ll take it. The book was ok. A solid 3 ✨. It took me over a year of reading it off and on but I got it done. :)

My #bookspinbingo card rethought for February. I‘m excited to try it out again this month!

I really enjoyed this! It was a surprise skip the line for 7 days and it was a quick adventuresome read!

Yeah - no. Wasn‘t for me. I tried really hard but got 82 pages in and gave up. Moving on to the next person who hopefully will love this more than I did. #lmpbc E

Nope couldn‘t get passed the first few pages. Apparently not for me right now....

Or any post that drives me crazy! A discussion is one thing an attack is something else. Let‘s all be good humans!

So I saw @MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm ‘s review and it intrigued me. Then the library had it so I thought I‘d have a few page date.....#blameitonlitsy. I‘m hooked and it isn‘t even on my #bookspinbingo card because I don‘t have any free spaces left......sighs* dramatically. But so far oh so gooood!!!

Ok I tried. I usually have a 100 page rule before I bail. I‘m at 87 and I can‘t. I have too many books I want to read. I‘m sorry. Just can‘t. #LMBC fail for me. It was bound to happen when I join groups out of my comfort zone......

Our current situation in Texas. The most snow I‘ve seen since 2009!

4 ⭐️‘s. I love Kay Hooper. This book is the equivalent of a Tuesday night CSI meets Charmed - if they were psychics instead of witches. Pure entertainment but very much about serial killers so all kinds of trigger warnings. I will be reading the entire series I think.... this 14 on the #bookspinbingo card. I just can‘t seem to be in the mood for the chosen numbers. That‘s ok - at least I‘m reading!!

So excited - the children looks yummy and I‘ve heard nothing but great things about this book - and an anniversary edition yay! Plus and the neatest a book light/bookmark - my husband thanks you as well. Lol a fabulous swap thanks @GreenGrl87 ! #LCS

2.5 to 3. I‘m not a comic fan but thought I‘d try it as it has good reviews. Either not my genre or not my humor. Not sure which. The drawings were very good and I felt some of the writing was witty - just not my style. This is second book on my bingo card neither of which is the the spin or double spin. Lol @TheAromaofBooks also #bookspinbingo.

4 ⭐️‘s. Listened on audible. The narrator is awesome and the story was a good one. All in all a fabulous middle grade the kiddies will probably love! Also my first book of 2021!

4 stars. My last book of 2020. I enjoyed it very much. The writing was straightforward and honest if a little simple. She is a strong amazing woman.

My list for my first ever #bookspin / #bookspinbingo starting in January! This is one my main challenges chosen for 2021.

My book haul from the twig bookstore in San Antonio. I‘m not sure about the tagged book but I love looking at alternate views from mine so I figured I‘d read it and see. The Bythell is hilarious in a dry Humor kind of way I love so far:). Today‘s adventure is to check out Cheever books.

Nowhere wasn‘t open so went to this beauty and it never disappoints. Tomorrow is Cheever books....

Eating lunch then going to check out new to me indie bookstore in San Antonio. Later river walk Xmas lights!!

Thank you @TheBookHippie for the wonderful elf swap. I need more inner peace in my heart! Thanks for hosting the swap @Avanders

4 stars. Now I want to learn about Frida. Before this book she was that weird mustachioed unibrow artist. Now after this I never realized I need to know more about hero. The book was simple and repetitive in places - but Arianna has a deep felt love and respect for Frida that shines on every page. If you know all about her this book might not be your jam but as an intro it was quite good.

Thank you thank you thank you! I am so excited to read theses books and eat these candies and adore these Xmas gifts. The snowmen and jar...amazing! You hit it out of the ball park! Thanks @Pageturner1

Thanks for the card! I hope you aren‘t too crazy with ‘vid:) I just found your address. I am not functioning on all 4 cylinders today. Lol

Finished this last night for #lmpbc round 10 group e. It was absolutely amazing! I am not one for anthologies but this was perfect for those small times between appointments, at bedtime (although a little creepy). The vignettes were short and snappy. My TBR probably gained 15 books:) Thanks!

And I‘m pretty sure it‘s more than 500:(. 2021 is the year I put a dent in this!!!

Received all my packages yay! Got the #elfswap the #lcs and the #llws yay and thank you my book swapping friends:) So excited!!!!