I love this series. It feels like I'm visiting old friends every time I read one. The only problem - I'm all caught up 😢 Next one's not out till March.

Is 59 too old to swing while listening to a book? It was a cool, cloudy day and the park was empty so I had some fun. I resisted the urge to go down the slide - didn't want to chance breaking anything.

I'm enjoying the book and love Xe Sands' narration. It's just the right amount of spooky for me.

I spent this gloomy Sunday learning about the Wildebeest migration in the Serengeti. I love all of Sy Montgomery's books and even though this one is meant for kids, I found it engaging and educational.

I went to Chicago to visit the Field Museum, but it was such a beautiful day I sat by the lake and finished this instead. The museum will be there when it's cold. The book was just what I needed - light and cozy.

I sat in my favorite park yesterday and read this whole thing. I enjoyed Murderbot's snarky take on life.

A quick trip to the library last night and I'm all set for the weekend

Book: The Wave - Susan Casey
Movie: Gidget
Song: Wipe Out - Surfaris

#ManicMonday @JoScho

Set during the Civil War in the South, two spies work to disrupt Confederate plans. Elle, a strong, intelligent woman risks everything posing as a deaf-mute slave in a Southern Senator's household. Malcolm poses as a Confederate soldier to ferret out information for the Union. A romance blooms.

It is a well written and researched story. I'm not a big romance reader, but I will definitely read more of Alyssa Cole's books.

I started listening to this on my walk this evening and met a couple of friends along the way. Somehow I missed reading this as a kid.

Why did I wait so long to read this? It was wonderful! I haven't been so emotionally involved with characters in ages. I might even have teared up some at the end. In the 1870s, Capitan Kidd travels Texas bringing news of the larger world to small towns. He is entrusted with returning a child kidnapped by the Kiowa to her family. Their story is perfectly told.

I've got time this afternoon for some reading in the park. This seems appropriate.

Thank you @rretzler for the tag

1. Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. My brother got me hooked on it.
2. 30 apps that didn't come with the phone.
3. Currently it's Candy Crush Friends
4. Litsy! I love being able to talk about books in such a friendly community.
5. @Shemac77 @Ericalambbrown @brit91 @Ddzmini @PickwickPlockPlock

#wondrouswednesday @Eggs

A perfect book for this hot summer. It's set in Roaring Forks, Colorado (a fictional town I think is based on places like Aspen and Vail) in the middle of winter. It revolves around greed, murder, silver mines, and Arthur Conan Doyle. Preston and Child write suspense with a touch of horror. I don't want to say too much and spoil the story.

How I spent my afternoon - 8 books for $22. I was thrilled to find The Lions of Tsavo. The question is do I go back tomorrow?

All I can say is I would not like to be this lady's neighbor, but I really enjoyed her stories.

I can't believe it's been 50 years since Neil Armstrong walked on the moon. I so remember watching it on our little black and white tv. I'm grateful my parents thought it was important enough to let me stay up past my bedtime. I've been enthralled with space and science ever since.

This one was ok. The characters were interesting enough to make me want to read/listen to the next one, but the pop culture references really made it feel dated.

If it's July, I must be reading a cycling book. Peter Sagan is riding in the Tour de France this month. His book looks at his career so far and a little about his life. Maybe it was just the way it was translated (he's from Slovakia), but I got the feeling it wasn't written by him. I found it interesting anyway. I think you'd have to be a cycling fan to enjoy this.

This is a few years old but its take on male privilege fits in with today. I was expecting something more light, but still enjoyed it

1. Yes - two zoos and an aquarium
2. Yes - last week. And the aquarium has free admission next week
3. Leopards, Elephants, Red Pandas, and Octopus
4. Nope
5. @LiteraryinLititz @JoScho @CouronneDhiver @Kaye

#thursdaysurvey @laurenslibrary

I've always liked Gary Sinise's acting, but after reading this I admire his dedication to the armed forces. He volunteers much of his time visiting, encouraging and raising money for veterans.

He lays out his story, from a kid without much direction to an outstanding actor and director, not glossing over the hard times. A very well written and engaging book.

I spent some time paging through this book today at the library. It's filled with beautiful photos and thought provoking essays. I think this is one I need to buy.

I just heard my childhood hero passed away this morning and I'm sitting here crying. I think it's time to read his book again

I just learned that Loie Fuller was born in 1862 in a tavern not far from where I live. The area is now a county forest preserve. She was known around the world for the way she used lighting in her dances. This was a short introduction to her life. I'll have to find more about her.

Veronica and Stoker once again solve an intriguing mystery. This one is set on an island and leans a little more to romance than previous stories. I really enjoy this series. This is the 4th book.

Uh-Oh. I think I'm in trouble. The local library just put this rack of free books at the train station. This will not be good for my TBR pile.

I only took two this time. ☺

I stayed up way too late last night finishing this. Anne Hillerman is one of my favorite authors. While the mystery part of her stories is always interesting and well-written, I am fascinated by the Navajo history and culture she includes in each book. I learn something every time.

I finished this a couple if days ago and have been thinking about ever since. I enjoyed the writing. It had a lyrical feel and I could believe the characters would've spoken in that manner. I'm still not sure how I feel about the end. It's between a pick and a so-so for me.

This is ridiculous! I'm heading back to bed with a large cup of tea and my book

It was finally a nice enough day to spent some time outside reading at the train station. YAY!

This is a cozy mystery set in a small town library in Michigan. I like it.

I spent a little over an hour at the library paging through this. It's a wonderful record of an historic presidency. Everyone should take a look at it, no matter your politics.

It's official! It's Spring in Chicagoland. It's a cold, foggy, misty day and the geese are back nesting on the building across from the train station. 😆

Paczki day means a late breakfast and reading

I've been enjoying the tagged book and learning a lot about dinosaurs, so I thought I'd visit a few today. These are are at the Field Museum in Chicago.

I can really connect with many of the panels in this graphic novel. They convey my thoughts and feelings better than I can. Unfortunately, hoopla won't let me take screenshots to share with you all. Sarah Anderson has become a favorite.

@kaye Here's the library at the Grand Canyon. It's tiny but has internet access which is extremely limited in the rest of the park. The bottom picture is basically the whole library. There was another small area for kids. Being from Illinois there were a bunch of plants and trees I had never seen before. I found a great little book here to identity them.
#showyourlibrary

It's -17F here so I'm hiding in bed and taking a trip to Charleston, South Carolina this afternoon. I love this series.

I started this on New Year's Eve (because that's when Lillian took her walk) and had a hard time connecting to the story. One day I forgot the book and switched to audio. That did it. Xe Sands makes it feel like you're sitting and listening to a friend tell her story. I loved it.

I listened to this while I shoveled today. I think it would have been better if I read the book. The gmornings, gnights all run together in the audiobook. They run the gamut from ok to profound and there were a few I'd like to keep. It's kinda between a pick and a so-so for me.

I had a pretty good reading year in 2018. Here's to another in 2019!

I hope you all reach your goals this year.

It's a cold, rainy and generally yucky day today. Which makes it a perfect day to stay home and read. This seems like an appropriate book.

This is Harley. My brother was dogsitting him. I think he had his best Christmas. He was totally spoiled. #dogsoflitsy

An excellent gift from my nieces. They really know me. The holiday was good.

My gifts from #SantaThing. My Santa picked perfect books. I think I'll start with Mystery in White.

I listened to this while running around doing last minute things today. I loved Jim Dale's narration

Willie mixes fiction and truth to tell the story behind his famous song. It left me wondering how much of it is true. Not what I was expecting when I picked it up, but I enjoyed it.

And even more! Thank you @Ofclumsywords @QuietlyLaura @SiriuslyWeasley @tracey38 @jenniferw88 @DarcysMom @Lauram

And a big Thank You to @kaye for organizing this. It has really brought joy to my Christmas

#christmascardswap

More wonderful cards from my Litsy friends.
Thank you @Ingerella @throwmeabook @bookish_wookish @EH2018 @Chrissyreadit

#christmascardswap

Goodreads challenge done! I'm sure I'll be reading a couple of more books before the end of the year.

Starting Sunday with a late breakfast - jelly donut and tea in my Litsy mug. Thank you @Litsy @TimSpalding