I am very much a mood reader but in order to meet my goals by year end a little bit of planning might be in order. These are my 4 must reads for September. Two for #LitsyAtoZ Rose Under Fire and Under the Banner which also checks my non fiction box. Little Women for my classic pic and Wunderland for #LMPBC. I have a great reading month ahead. What will you be reading?

August reads. Turtles All the Way Down for #LitsyAtoZ 5 to go to finish. The Other Alcott for #LMPBC My daughter and I are rereading HP series again. This time watching the movie first and the listening to the book. It was a pretty good month. The first two were ok reads but I loved the rest.

1) Tagged
2) Joy in the Morning, War and Peace, Harry Potter series
3) I am afraid to count
4) A Memoir of Vincent Van Gogh 4⭐️
5) @gimmeabook @JaneyWaneyB @nichollinlove

#wondrouswednesday @Eggs

Conversation with self: “I do not need anymore books”. Repeat several times. “It won‘t hurt to look, you can be strong”. “Oh what the hell, it‘s only money”. Gotta love 50% off at B and N. And 4 books is just a small book haul, right?

Soubhi, thank you so much for the birthday surprise! It sounds like a great read. Thank you thank you!

@Soubhiville

Thank you for making 60 extra special with all the great cards, bookmarks and other fun goodies. You guys are the best! @BookNAround @robinb @Morr_Books @phatsallylee @Jas16 @Lovesbooks87 @BookwormAHN @Crazeedi

I am super excited about The Japanese Lover which came all the way from Malaysia. Thank you, Jessie! @erzascarletbookgasm

Thank you, Mary, for all the wonderful bookmarks! @mreads I love them all! And I love the stamps on the envelope. I think I will fashion a bookmark out of them. Thank you, Ryan, for hosting another great swap. I appreciate all you do for this community. @LibrarianRyan

Made some headway on my #BBRC challenge by revisiting favorite pictures books from when my kids were littles. They are now 30 and 35. Some like those pictured stood the test of time and others not so much. I still need D, E, F, N, Q, R, X and Y. I think I will visit the library to find newer releases for these.

@LibrarianRyan

#bookmarkswap. My bookmark swap arrived and mine was mailed today. Thank you @mreads I am saving it for the 15th or at least I‘m going to try 😁

Thanks @LibrarianRyan for hosting.

#BBRC @LibrarianRyan

I haven‘t started yet but will be jumping in soon.

Thank you @BarkingMadRun for the wonderful #happeebirthdaeharryswap box. I love all the HP goodies, especially the journal and I can‘t wait to read the books. Thanks for making this an awesome swap!

@laurenslibrary

Last 2 books read for #cozyinthesun for a total of 11. I read more than I thought I would but I have to be honest I am cozied out. Next up The Last Alcott for #LMPBC.

@Librarybelle @ferskner

8 and 9 for #Cozyinthesun. Both are the first in a new to me series. They were enjoyable reads but I am not sure I will read more.

@Librarybelle @ferskner

Thanks @LibrarianRyan for the books. I am looking forward to reading them, especially On Earth and Freeing Finch. Thank you so much for keeping the swap from being a disappointment. I appreciate you!

I enjoyed this story intertwining the story of L. Frank and Maud Baum with the making of The Wizard of Oz. Looking forward to reading the comments of my #LMPBC group members after its journey hither and yon. It should arrive on Thursday @Crazeedi

@robinb @megnews @suvata

#happeebirthdaeharryswap box was mailed today. Post office says it will be delivered Thursday.

@Kayla.Adriena @laurenslibrary

It wasn‘t necessary but it was thoughtful and kind. Thank you Ryan for the awesome book hugger. I have been thinking about trying to make one but this is perfect. Thank you for the extra goodies, too.

Two more finishes for #cozyinthesun. By Book or by Crook was the better of the two in terms of character development and plot.

@Librarybelle @ferskner

Look what showed up today. My #happeebirthdayharryswap from @BarkingMadRun Thank you thank you! Can't wait to celebrate Harry's birthday with you.

@laurenslibrary

1) Someone trying to talk to me while I am reading
2) A bunch of friends kidnapped me from work for my 50th and took me away for the weekend. Best birthday ever.
3) My stepmom because she taught me how to find joy and beauty in every day.
4) Not sure if they are new Littens or just new to me: @Mamafoshay @TamTracy @bhmurray @Bookish_Katty

#wondrouswednesday @Eggs

I had planned to take a break from swaps but this one caught my eye. Simple and fun especially as I love bookmarks, giving and receiving them. Thanks for hosting another fun swap @LibrarianRyan #BookmarkSwap

Is it too early to think about Christmas? My daughter and I have decided on a Harry Potter themed tree this year starting with these new Hallmark interactive ornaments. 🎄❄️🎄

On my way to see Wicked. I love this show so much!

#cozyinthesun. Not sure if A Christmas Promise is truly a cozy but here are 2 maybe 3 more finishes for this challenge. I am really enjoying a time out from reading heavier themed books. And since they are shorter and faster reads I might meet my Goodreads goal of 100 books after all. Happy Friday everyone!

@Librarybelle @ferskner

1) I love breakfast for dinner, pancakes or waffles or an omelet with crispy hash browns.
2) nothing comes to mind
3) Absolutely every chance I get unless it would seem rude to others.
4) Dairy Queen used to have a Cappuccino Heath Blizzard that was a favorite. I miss it.
5) @Lady_Tigana_20 @phatsallylee @JamieLou and anyone else who wants to play

Thanks for the tag @Crazeedi @Eggs #wondrouswednesday

First two finishes for #CozyintheSun. Nice to visit with old friends which these series are to me.

@Librarybelle @ferskner

Have Kindle will travel. That an a Espresso Stout is how I wait for the fireworks at Salem's NW Cherry Festival.

#worst6reads. Except for the David Spade all are two stars meaning I read them but am not sure why. The Spade is OMG what was I thinking! one star because I suffered through it. I think I tried to broaden my horizon a little farther a field than I need to go.

@SaturnDoo

I have read so many great books so far this year so it was hard to narrow it down to six but here they are #top6reads. @Cinfhen

#30JuneBooks #E for everything I read in June. I haven‘t finished The Library of Lost and Found but the day is young. The audiobook of Dread Nation was so good. I was pleasantly surprised because I usually stay clear of zombies. Loved Brain on Fire and Assassin‘s Apprentice. Everyone should read Between the World and Me. Gave me a whole new better informed perspective. I am sorry it sat on my shelf unread for so long.

@howjessreads

Here are the books I hope to read in July for #cozyinthesun.

@Librarybelle @ferskner

This series is always good for a laugh! #25 Laughter #30JuneBooks @howjessreads

#audiobook #30Junebooks These are my current audiobooks. Brain on Fire is intense and I am close to finding out whodunit in the Christie.

@howjessreads

Here is the pic to go with my earlier post. Love the “plant kindness grow love” bookmark and I‘m already putting the notebooks to good use. And I love llamas! @allureofbeauty @BookishMarginalia

Thank you Andrea for my #summersantagoespostal package. Little Fires Everywhere has been on myTBR forever and I can‘t wait to read it! I had not heard of June but it sounds interesting and I would love to do a buddy read with you...maybe August? Love the notebooks and bookmarks! Thank you for your kindness!
Thank you for hosting @BookishMarginalia I will post a pick when Litsy gets sorted out.

#30JuneBooks #PictureBook. Mine was The Little House, my son‘s was Alexander and my daughter‘s was Stellaluna. I will be revisiting these during @LibrarianRyan #Birthandbeyond reading challenge. Really looking forward to this trip down memory lane and to discovering new ones!

@howjessreads

1) Lorraine who I met in first grade.
2) The Oregon coast. This pic is my most recent from this March at Yachats.
3) Roses remind me of my grandmother
4) Hope Never Dies
5) @megnews @marleed @StayCurious

Thanks for the tag @Crazeedi @Eggs

#bluebooks #30JuneBooks. Blue books that sit on my TBR some for longer than others.

@howjessreads

The hubby picked a name from the magic pumpkin and the winner of debras5kgiveaway is @Mitch Congrats! 🎉 And thank you to everyone else who entered. Mitch, I will be working on getting your gift together but won‘t get it in the mail the week after next. I am out of town all next week at a tax convention. I will let you know when it‘s on its way.

#Booksource #30JuneBooks. Powell‘s City of Books my favorite bookstore. I can browse for hours and never leave with less than an arm full. You know it‘s big when they have a map to help you navigate. It is a good thing it‘s an hour away or I would have an even bigger problem! I also love The Book Bin it‘s baby Cousin in Corvallis!

@howjessreads

Drum roll please 🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁. I have decided on Finding Dorothy for my pick of #LMPBC. Can‘t wait to read and share this story with you. Group I

@robinb @Crazeedi @megnews @suvata

I pulled 7...do any of these look good to you? Which have you read that I should remove? #LMPBC

@robinb @Crazeedi @megnews

#Madeyoucry. #30Junebooks. Willy Vlautin always makes me cry.

@howjessreads

So excited to join this round of #LMPBC for the first time. Two spots left in Group I. Come join us!

@suvata

#Makerswap on its way across the country. Should arrive Friday.

@LibrarianRyan @Crazeedi

I am reposting in case you missed it. I am hosting a give away. Open to all. Prize is a book off your tbr and some other goodies. Drawing is 6/15. Thanks!

8. Old favorite. #30Junebooks. War and Peace first published 1869. I first read it in my 20‘s and have read it at least twice since then. I will definitely be reading it again as it is definitely an old favorite.

@howjessreads

#alphabetbookishquiz. @RealLifeReading

This took a little bit of thought. Fun quiz!

My #summersantagoespostal package arrived!! Opening day is the day I get back from a tax convention so it will be doubly fun and exciting! Thank you @allureofbeauty

@BookishMarginalia

So many books, so little time.

#30JuneBooks. BookStacks @howjessreads