I read this as a team book for a readathon this month. I had never heard of it, and learned some things about the Philippines I wouldn‘t have otherwise.
I read this as a team book for a readathon this month. I had never heard of it, and learned some things about the Philippines I wouldn‘t have otherwise.
I began with St. Clair‘s Graham Brothers series, set in Sheet Cake, TX which is a spin off of this series. So now I‘m seeing how it all started. This is the second of the series and I plan to dive right into book three.
This original 1931 version was a bit boring. Lots of the girls getting lost on the trails near the ranch, or getting caught in a storm. This felt more like a story with wild coincidences at the end rather than a mystery. Discussing it with the #NancyDrewBR is fun though and I certainly don‘t 👎🏻 that!
#NancyDrewBR Happy to finally have George and Bess in the mix!
1 out of every 671 baby boys and 1 out of every 254,212 baby girls born in 2021 are named George.
- baby name uniqueness analyzer, datayze.com
Super fun banter and sweet friendships in this cliché rom-com. I look forward to the rest in the series for each friend to find her perfect match and HEA.
I love this question.
Have you read any of these? Sometimes we forget just how old these popular books are.
The Divine Comedy, Dante 1314
The Merchant of Venice, Shakespeare 1600
Don Quixote, Cervantes 1605
The Sorrows of Young Werther, Wolfgang von Goethe, 1774
Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin, 1791
Grimms Fairy Tales, 1812
Pride and Prejudice, Austen 1813
Frankenstein, Shelley 1818
#SundayFunday
This sounded kinda interesting, found an audiobook for free so gave it a try. I enjoyed it way more than I anticipated. Low expectations win the day again.
I started a holiday cozy series that begins with St Paddy‘s Day but bailed after two typo riddled chapters. This Farmers Market Sisters series about seven sisters begins at Valentine‘s Day, so I read that first. These are short, so I got through them quickly. They are a bit bland though. No fun banter - all the characters kinda take themselves a bit too seriously. Not sure I‘ll continue with the series.
#libraryhaul In prep for #NancyDrewBR and #TropeIcalReadathon on X(twitter)
Really enjoyed this as a BR with @StayCurious hosting for #Pemberlittens #JaneAdjacent
It was fun, with lots of Austen references.
Finished listening to The Improbable Meet-Cute Valentine‘s series. With Any Luck was fine, not my favorite trope. Royal Valentine was cute, but a bit predictable.
Enjoyed this for the #NoPlaceLikeHolmes BR. I read it years ago and chose to do the reread with an audiobook. I give it 4⭐️. Again.
Still time to join us for The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, which is a short story collection. We discuss the first one Saturday 2/24.
I read this with the #RandomClassic group. It was my first time reading it. I really enjoyed it, and was surprised by the Christian themes. I had of course heard the title many times but had been unaware the author was an abolitionist. I‘ve read civil rights/social justice fiction and non-fiction books through the years that prepared me and I still learned a lot.
Amazing. My fifth Moriarty, and I adore them all. High hopes for the upcoming series. #ReadBeforeWatching
#FirstLineFridays Started this yesterday for #NancyDrewBR - Discussion 2/15 if you‘d like to join us.
In order to pick just three, I‘m picking three I don‘t see a ton of people talking about. I‘d love to see each of these adapted to a tv series.
Jaine Austen series by Laura Levine
Annabelle Archer, Wedding Planner Mysteries by Laura Durham
Cricket Crosby series by Liz Talley
3rd in this Valentine series. Another super short, sweet romance.
Second of the six in the Improbable Meet-Cute Collection. Just 1h 20m. Available on kindle unlimited with the audio included. I liked this Valentine story too. Definitely continuing with the series.
I love jewelry.
Miss Benson‘s Beetle.
My cousin works in a bookstore and recommended it to me because she thought I would enjoy it. She was right. #Two4Tuesday
First of six in The Improbable Meet-Cute Collection; a cute and short Valentine YA. Available on kindleunlimited with the audio included. I plan to listen to the rest through the month.
Woven together in the most lovely way. Perfect read for Valentine‘s Day.
Very fun, sweet romance. I think this was on my tbr since last February or so. Set in winter, perfect time to read it.
Cute read with likable characters. The editing is pretty bad. I‘m willing to read the next in the series in spite of that.
Happy Saturday Littens! I often read ebooks on my kindle app. I turn off the popular highlights feature, but wonder how many of you leave it on. What do you like about this feature?
Anyone else read books their kids are assigned in school? I‘m starting this one I‘ve never read to be able to talk about it with my son. I‘ve read some other really good books I never got around to by doing this.
Finished the 3rd book of the series, and ready for the discussion with #NancyDrewBR hosted by @LibraryBelle tomorrow.
Fun to reminisce with these elementary school favorites.
Enjoyed this the first time in 2015.
Did a reread via audiobook for the #NoPlaceLikeHolmes BR with @dabbe @cuilin this month. Definitely long enough in between to appreciate it again.
Just the audiobook to start while putting away the Christmas decorations. A perfect feel good read for January.
Just a couple chapters in, but enjoying the start of this cozy series. #FirstLineFridays
Listening while I undertake the bummer that is putting away Christmas decorations. Seems like a happy combo.
I had such a wonderful time participating in #WinterGames with the #SnowAngels
I enjoyed a ton of holiday books, movies, crafts, and baking, as well as the bookish games provided by our clever hosts.
HAPPY NEW YEAR! @Clwojick @StayCurious @Emilymdxn @kwmg40 @Texreader @5feet.of.fury @Nessavamusic @sblbooks @MsRadioSilence @bekakins
Spend New Year‘s Eve with eighty-five year old Lillian. She walks to a few destinations but mostly takes us along Memory Lane most lovely. My last read for #WinterGames #SnowAngels
So many good books in 2023, here are some highlights.
Happy New Year!
I read the first two novellas in the Enchanted series the last two Decembers. This final novella in the trilogy is a sweet finale. #WinterGames #SnowAngels
A good holiday, mild suspense novel.
@aperfectmjk did you get around to this one? I give it 3/5 stars. #WinterGames #SnowAngels
I have two more holiday books I hope to finish for the end of #WinterGames and I went to the library today to be ready for #RandomClassic chapter a day hosted by @TheAromaOfBooks and #NancyDrewBR 15th of the month discussion hosted by @LibraryBelle The tagged book has been on my New Year‘s TBR for a couple years; rec by Modern Mrs. Darcy. I started it today while running errands, and like it so far.
Happy holiday romance. Kate Forster did an impressive job providing accents for female Brit, male Aussie, female French, and more.
#WinterGames #SnowAngels
Looking forward to reading this for the first time. #RandomClassic chapter a day BR hosted by @TheAromaofBooks starting January 1.
A bookish gift from my darling daughter.
Merry Christmas Littens
I think I will be able to squeeze in some reading with these as my #weekendreads #WinterGames #SnowAngels
Edit: This game has been extended through the end of the month. #WinterGames #SnowAngels
Listened with my son. We started it during Thanksgiving break, took a long intermission and picked it up again for his winter break. A woman I know suggested it for us. I didn‘t know what to expect. I liked it.
I listened to S1 and most of S2 of this crime fiction podcast at the end of November. I just listened to the last mystery and it leaves us on a cliffhanger. Sure hope they give us S3 next year. #WinterGames #SnowAngels
I really enjoyed the #SnowAngels team book. Family, personal growth, romance, a cozy holiday, and humor. Great December pick. #WinterGames