Ok #groupb what do you think about these choices. There are so many good options lol. I‘ll tag that books below to make them easier to search. #lmpbc

Signed up for this and it‘s my first time participating. I‘ve seen the posts all over litsy so I am super excited to try this out. #groupb #lmpbc #litsymarkuppostalbookclub

Sign up link in the comments 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻

Very cute book. At one point Backman mentions that he is all black and white and hard angles. His wife is his color in the world. I immediately went to Ove ❤️. The whole book is funny and touching and beautiful. Backman is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors.

#somethingwithscience #nonfiction2019

Very much enjoyed this book. It was very approachable while still being educational and informative. As the author describes it, the book starts with the basics and moves higher throughout the brain into what makes us human. I especially enjoyed that the author didn‘t come across as condescending nor did he dumb down the concepts. There is a happy medium and I definitely think Kean found it. I‘ve added the rest of his books to my list.

Just found out today that one of the hospitalist physicians that I work with is a published author. He gave a small talk today about his dad‘s role in WWII, Pearl Harbor and D-Day. Yesterday being the 75th anniversary of D-Day and the fact that many of his residents were under informed, he put together a small presentation. I‘ll definitely be adding his book to my TBR list.

Finished this audiobook today. This is the story of Mary Surratt, one of conspirators in the Lincoln assassination, and the first woman executed by the Federal government. It‘s told from the view points of Mrs. Surratt herself and one of her boarders, Nora Fitzpatrick. A well written and seemingly well researched book.

I can‘t wait to open this and seriously, the disclaimer about the chocolate pudding had me laughing out loud. Thank you!! #mysterymessageswap #soexcited

#bookwormbingo

Had more to check off than I thought. I don‘t re-read a whole lot and I‘ve only flown twice so far.

Misty, thank you so much!! Not only was the packing beautiful (I especially love the wrapping paper 😍) but I have been looking forward to this book (tagged). A beautiful surprise, thank you again. #litsylove #bookmail #happymail

Having read the Twilight books quite some time ago, I went into this story with some trepidation. I was pleasantly surprised. I felt connected to the characters and invested in the story. Definitely much better than Bella and Edward in my opinion.

Also I‘m counting this as my #shelves pic for #30junebooks 😉

#maywrapup #maystats #may2019 #pagesreadgoal

Little bit of a slower month this month but I enjoyed my vacation immensely. It was well worth the “lost” reading time.

Missed by step goal by 30 measly steps 🤦🏻‍♀️. Will have to work on being a little more aware this week 😉.

Finished one book since I was finishing up vacation and going back to work this week.

#bookfitnesschallenge #bfc

I got this book last month as part of the Amazon first reads & started it while I was on vacation. I finished it yesterday & even now I am still not sure how i feel about it. At the beginning it seems like the tale of 2 different women, one old & one young. After going back and forth between the 2 and the twist near the end, I am still not sure what was real and what wasn‘t. Overall, not terrible but not something I can wholeheartedly recommend.

Just realized that I didn‘t post my week 2 update for the #bookfitnesschalange 🤦🏻‍♀️. I got my steps in while I was on vacation (thanks Mall of America 🙌🏻) and I finished 2 books. Not bad for a full vacation week. #bfc

Th audiobook on this one just isn‘t doing it for me. Too many characters and intertwining stories to keep straight while trying to multitask. Luckily I do have the physical copy of this book so I will attempt it again at some point down the road. #dnf #temporarydnf #tryagainlater #physicalvsaudio

I know I‘ve signed up for a few giveaways but coming home to this is a surprise. I don‘t remember singing up for this one (although I‘m sure I did 😳🤣) but I‘m excited to get my first ARC. #thingsyousavebook #tysiaf

Bookmail is the best mail to come home to 😍. #bookmail #litsylove

Definitely got my steps in today 😍

And just like that, DONE. While on vacation no less.

✅ is part of a series

#maymadness #mayscavengerhunt

I love this series. It‘s so light and fun. Always a good palate cleanser. This copy got a little banged up in my carry on.

Found more. I‘ve definitely created a monster. She loves these little things now 🤣🤣

I may have gone a little overboard on the book buying while on vacation this week. My 2nd mom likes to thrift shop and knew a few good places in town. I added 55 books to my TBR stack - 17 of which were on my wishlist. Holy cow!! I‘m putting myself on a book buying ban for a while 😳. #thriftshopping #usedbooks #bookbuyingban

Even on vacation I had to find books. I may have even gotten my second mom addicted to finding these libraries 😳🤣.

#nonfiction2019

✅ something with an unlikeable character

Huguette‘s long time nurse Hadassah Peri felt like a manipulative, greedy human being and I disliked her intensely.

#maymadness #mayscavengerhunt

✅ something with a number in the title

Between a pick and so-so for me. It was a well researched book but it become a bit dry and tedious at times. Still a fascinating look at the life of a reclusive heiress and the people that were supposed to take care of her.

The Rough Riders Hotel in Medora, ND boasts a pretty impressive book collection all written by or about Theodore Roosevelt.

Not book related but yes folks, that is snow in May. This South Carolina girl was not prepared to encounter snow on vacation. Craziness. Welcome to North Dakota.

#bfc #bookfitnesschallenge

Week 1 totals - knocked my steps out of the park even though it was crazy busy this week.

Week 1 points = 27

Landed in Minneapolis safe and sound. If there are any bookish places I should stop in Minneapolis and/or Fargo, ND let me know below 👇🏻👇🏻

Been a little hectic this week since I fly out tomorrow for vacation and still have so much to do 😱. Gonna get it done tho 💪🏻

#bfc #bookfitnesschallenge

I finally broke down and bought a kindle today. It‘s refurbished (=cheaper) so I can see if I like it. My “panic” in getting on a plane and not having enough (🙄🤣) to read was a huge factor in my decision. I‘ll still love my physical books but it will be nice to have as an alternative.

#mayscavengerhunt #maymadness

✅ multiple points of view

Definitely only a so-so read for me but I felt like that might be a possibility going into it. The plot/storyline wasn‘t terrible but the characters did absolutely nothing for me, at all. Famous chef Deacon Thorpe dies and his 3 wives/children gather at his beloved Nantucket home to say goodbye. You can imagine the drama that ensues but unfortunately none of the characters were enjoyable much less love able. An ok read.

Not a bad contribution to the #bfc goal for the day. Still have some piddling to do around the house while getting ready for my vacation.

#bookfitnesschallenge

I actually won something 😱😊.

#mayscavengerhunt #maymadness

✅ originally written in another language

I‘ll regret this in the morning when the alarm goes off but I had to finish it. I don‘t know who I love more - Ove or Elsa. This story brought me to tears multiple times. I just wanted to hug Elsa and tell her that everything would be ok. This might be my favorite book this year.

#nonfictiction2019

✅ something that‘s been on your list for more than a year

More like been on my TBR list for 8 years but who‘s counting 😳

#mayscavengerhunt #maymadness

✅ By an author that shares your birthday

“Success is a function of persistence and doggedness and the willingness to work hard for 22 minutes to make sense of something that most people would give up on after 30 seconds.”

A fascinating look at the road to success as more than just a product of intelligence and hard work. Gladwell makes a convincing argument that success is also impacted by culture and opportunities.

Elsa ❤️❤️❤️

Cute kids story to fill the #withnowords and #withanonhumanmaincharacter prompts. #maymadness #mayscavengerhunt

Truth 👆🏻🙌🏻

1. 🤣😳😍
2. Nope
3. Cleaning, getting my steps in, and getting ready for vacation next week.
4. Oldest of 2
5. ✅

#friyayintro

I‘m only 80 pages in and I think I‘ve cried twice. Poor little Elsa 💔.

#bookmail and #litsylove today. What an awesome surprise to come home to. The tagged book is from ThriftBooks and On the Road was a #bookcrossing swap. Yay #happymail. Now to write some responses and do some reading before bed.

1. Definitely weightlifting
2. Gym = weights lol
3. WITH music
4. Softball
5. Don‘t really have a playlist but I listen to Skrillex (dubstep) on Pandora at the gym quite a bit

I went back and forth about joining since I‘ll be on vacation for the first week and a half(ish). I bit the bullet and joined in because who couldn‘t use a little healthy motivation, even on vacation 😉. Thanks @wanderinglynn for the #bookfitnesschallenge.

My goal is 10 books and 40,000 steps per week.