I‘ve always had a fairly large TBR but large doesn‘t describe it any longer. My husband says it‘s out of control but he‘s not a reader so doesn‘t get it. I listen to audiobooks regularly instead of seldom and the Litsy community has introduced me to books I might not have noticed otherwise. I love having my reading horizon busted wide open.

From Me to You #beatlemaynia. When searching for something to fit today‘s prompt I came across this middle grade book set in Oregon. Discovering books set in my home State always makes me happy. 😀

@Eggs

1) tagged book, An Old Woman‘s Reflections and The Question of Red
2) In Paris on a chilly evening late in October of 1985 I first became aware that the struggle with the disorder in my mind—a struggle which had engaged me for months—might have a fatal outcome.
3) There is no greater robber than a bad book. It gave me permission to DNF books where before I would read them to the bitter end.

#weekendreads @rachelsbrittain

Surprise book mail heading out today. #jb

Just saw this today. Had no idea The Flight Attendant was bring made into a TV series and with Kaley Cuoco. Might be fun.

Thank you @Jas16 for the surprise book mail. So excited to read this one! You totally made my day!

Blackbird is a memoir I read long ago about Jennifer‘s experience with foster care after both parents left. It was gut wrenching.

The Beatle pic is in our suite at The Hard Rock Hotel. #Beatlemaynia @Eggs

I listened to this on my commute which is only 20 to 30 minutes each way. Such a sad story. It was a good one to listen to in small chunks at a time.

1) The tagged book is one of many recommended by a former co-worker. She stills drops by so we can talk and share books.
2 & 3) Not really self help but The 4 Agreements opened a wide door to self understanding.
4) a few months but it was years ago.
5) @Kaye @SaturnDoo and all other Liitens who want to play

#wondrouswednesday @Eggs

Because one thing leads to another. #Beatlemaynia @Eggs

Henry travels back and forth through time making his marriage to Claire filled with challenges. #Daytripper #Beatlemaynia. @Eggs

1) popcorn, just about anything with nuts
2) earrings
3) Grey‘s Anatomy, Call the Midwife
4) The Princess Bride and musicals
5) blues and greens
6) tea, coffee, water
7) Disney trips

#summersantagoespostal @nelehelen

I had to google Ticket to Ride to come up with something for today‘s #Beatlemaynia prompt and found this. I have never heard of the board game but it looks fun. Lots of editions giving you a ticket to ride different cities and countries. I would love someone to tell me a little about them if you‘ve played.

@Eggs

A Day in the Life #Beatlemaynia @Eggs One moment in a day can change everything.

#Herecomesthesun #Beatlemaynia @Eggs Happy SUNday! ☀️

This is the last of Sue Grafton‘s Kinsey Milhoune series. She passed before she wrote “Z”. I haven‘t read it yet. Even though the series lost some of its appeal I know when I turn the last page it will be like saying goodbye to a friend. #Yesterday #Beatlemaynia. @Eggs

1) Both but iced tea in the summer
2) Both
3) Pugs
4) Beach
5) Anyone who wants to play

#summersantagoespostal
#summerthisorthat

@Hestapleton

Credit for this post goes to @Soubhiville She mentioned in a #jb letter that Daisy Jones and Across the Universe the movie have a similar feel and I agree wholeheartedly. #beatlemaynia @Eggs

Katie left home after high school graduation to volunteer in Uganda for a year and decided to stay. An inspiring story of the difference just one person can make in the lives of many. #Beatlemaynia She‘s Leaving Home @Eggs

1) The tagged book and Harry Potter series
2) same as 1
3) Excel spreadsheet since 1998 and stared using Goodreads again this year
4) Dizzy and Dahlia catching the morning sunshine

Thanks for the tag @Centique
#wonderouswednesday @Eggs

Harold walks to the mail box to send a letter to a dying friend and then decides he must walk to see her. It is a #long&windingroad full of colorful characters. @Eggs #beatlemaynia

April was not the best reading month. Only 5 books finished. Educated was by far the best book I read this month. The others were all 3 stars at best. Here‘s hoping May will be better.

1) Historical Fiction, Mysteries and Suspense
2) Classics and Retellings (Fairy Tales and Mythology)
3) Horror and Romance
4) Historical Fiction. I love period dramas.
5) I love J D Robb‘s Eve Dallas series, if it counts as romance as well as mystery
6) The tagged book...let me count the ways.
7) I am late to the party so anyone who would like to play.

@Clwojick

1) tagged book
2) Listening to The Essex Serpent
3) Once Upon A River

#weekendreads. @rachelsbrittain

Signed up for Maker Swap...should be fun! @LibrarianRyan

Happy World Book Day! Celebrate with 9 free Kindle books from Amazon that will have you traveling around the world.

Love, love, love my Mary Poppins Funko and can‘t wait to read this book. Thank you so very much @KatieDid927 #funkopopandabookswap. What a great way to start my day!

1) So far I slept in until 9:30 (heaven), had 2 cups of coffee and am hanging out on Litsy. Next up is writing notes to #jb friends and starting the tagged book. 2) Not yet 3) Greens and Blues 4) England, Scotland, Greece to name a few 5) I loaned a first in a series book to a friend of my son who was going through a hard time and never got it back. I still feel bad for that kid who would be 35 now because I don‘t think he ever found his way.

I usually have no trouble deciding what my next book should but I can‘t seem to make up my mind. Which would you recommend?

This is #13 read for Litsy A to Z. Half way there. The best of the 13 were Becoming for O, Middlesex for E and Educated for W.

@BookishMarginalia

1) Quilting and cross stitching
2) Photography
3) Snow people, tea pots, magnets, bookmarks and just starting funkos
4) A friend asked me to go to a class with her and I loved it.
5) Will do

#HelloThursday @wanderinglynn

Can‘t wait for April 15th...tax season will be over and I have something special to celebrate with. Thanks @KatieDid927 and thanks @kstadt929 for hosting!

April‘s non-fiction choice. Only a few chapters in but so far so good. Looking for other good memoirs so if you have any recommendations lay ‘em on me.

I managed to read 11 books in March. This one blew me away! It was my first Butler but will not be my last. Other great reads this month were Where the Crawdads Sing, Daisy Jones and the Six and between shades of gray.

@kaye If you haven‘t read Where the Crawdads Sing yet I recommend it highly. I think you will love it.

Hubby is delivering to UPS for me tomorrow. @kstadt929 Thanks for hosting #funkopopandbookswap

On a whim I decided to sign up as an Early Reviewer on LibraryThing. I only chose 2 books and figured my chances were slim at best. Found out I was selected for this one this morning. Woo hoo to new reading adventures!

I loved this Audible Original of Emma. I have set a goal of a classic a month and this was thoroughly enjoyable. If anyone has other recommendations for Audible Classics I‘d love to hear them. More like this will make it an easy goal to meet.

My choices for #24B4Monday. Can‘t start til tomorrow evening but excited to participate.
@TheReadingMermaid @Andrew65

1) the tagged book and The Address by Fiona Davis and Shadow Play by Barbara Ismail. All new to me authors.
2) Non fat latte
3) Cinnamon shortbread Frappuccino

#weekendreads @rachelsbrittain

Day 1 It was a 3 out of 5 walk... Dizzy and I walked to the park and I didn‘t get bombed by the gaggle of geese circling overhead. It was not an audio walk as I forgot my earphones and after downloading the WalktheDog app recommended by @Soubhiville I forgot to start it. I did remember to take some pics...love the hint of spring peeking out. Thanks for the inspiration @kaye and everyone else who is a #Litsywalkers

I have been waiting for one of these to fall at the just right time for me. Hubby has to work that weekend...sad for him...happy for me. #24B4Monday @TheReadingMermaid @Andrew65 Can‘t wait 😊

My 2019 Reading Resolutions are 1) Complete #LitsyAtoZ challenge 2) my own challenge to read one classic a month and 3) less screen time more audio stitching. What are yours?

Tagged book is my first read of 2019.

Happy New Year! 🎆

I did not complete my 2018 #litsyatoz challenge. Only 19 of the 84 books I read were on the list. I am hoping to prevail this year with this list. #litsyatoz2019. @BookishMarginalia

My Litsy handle is our first and my only email name from the early 90‘s when we first got internet...remember dial up? The k is hubby first initial, d is mine, our last name and the year we were married. A lot has changed in the last 30 years but the has stuck. #whatsyourhandle @kaye

Thank you thank you for making my Christmas brighter. The books look terrific and I love that you added other hand made items. The tote is too cool and love my Hufflepuff bookmark. @bullbunny

@vkois88 Thanks for hosting this swap. I will be looking forward to next year‘s.

#xmasxstitchexchange

I am so grateful for all the lovely Christmas greetings I‘ve received. They have brightened this holiday season immensely. Many thanks to @Soubhiville @Morr_Books @SaturnDoo @StephanieGeiser @CareBear @Kelican17 @MicrobeMom @BookwormAHN @Bklover @dariazeoli @SiriuslyWeasley @throwmeabook @AmyG @Mitch @Lovesbooks87 @kaye @Julie123 @tracey38 @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks and @Mimi28 . Mimi, thx for the stickers and bookmark, too! #jb #justbecause

#tuesdaytidbits @JenlovesJT47
1. Christmas morning
2. Bah Humbug! Scrooge
3. Snowmen
4. Sugar cookies by a nose
5. @Trashcanman

Thanks for the tag @Mitch

@vkois88 #xmasxstitchexchange box is on its way to arrive at its destination 12/14.

Surprise book mail is the best mail of all. Thank you @erzascarletbookgasm for your card and the book. I am heading to bed to start reading it now. I have received lots of lovely #jb cards and notes over the last few weeks. I thank you all. I hope to get caught up soon.

1) Turkey
2) spuds and gravy [if I can make it without lumps...gravy is always a crap shoot)
3) Cornbread dressing
4) Lemon Meringue Pie

#SundayFunday @sebrittain