I didn‘t love this story about an ex-con and the police officer who put her behind bars. But I appreciate it for being a distraction during my stressful week.

Taking some calming breaths while I watch the light on the changing leaves and listen to a new book.

I‘m excited for my Friday night plans- new book, chocolate, and a very early bedtime.

Day 4 #7days7covers #covercrush

Day 3 #7days7covers #covercrush

The tomato tart is one of the best things I‘ve ever made.

Day 2 #7days7covers #covercrush

Day 1 #7days7covers #covercrush

My thanks to @megnews @TamTracy @Hooked_on_books @Suelizbeth @Texreader for inviting me to share my favorite covers. I‘m not sure there‘s anyone left to tag!

“I‘m in search of something more than a new place, though. I‘m in search of a feeling and a state of being: that magical time when you can‘t possibly predict what‘s going to happen next or whom you are going to meet or where they are going to take you. In this state, everything flows, every surprise is a delight, and new people guide you to special adventures.” 💜

Switching from ebook to audiobook was the only way I could get through this book. I had high hopes for this one but thought it was only ok. Other members of my bookclub agreed that the political and environmental issues addressed in the story were heavy handed and more like a lecture. That being said, we all really enjoyed Mary Treat and would like to know more about her.

I‘m hosting book club on Thursday and started the nearly weeklong preparation by finalizing my 5 selections for the group vote and pulling together a selection of wines. I can‘t wait to see what the group picks!

Thank you @britt_brooke I had so much fun opening this packet of bookmarks. ❤️ the sticker. Thanks again! 😁#bookmarkswap

Thank you @megzlynn . I love it! #bookmarkswap

I‘m ending the day on a positive note following a stressful day at work. I‘ve started a new book and am enjoying live music on this beautiful Wednesday night.

For some reason, reading about financial crimes makes me nervous. My intense dislike for the handsome attorney nearly ruined the book for me.

It‘s here! Thank you! @britt_brooke

Tonight, I was determined to make some progress on the tagged audiobook and collect some XP in the city square. I‘ve always liked the look of this building and would love to visit the upper floors.

Its here! Thanks you, @megzlynn I‘m looking forward to opening day. 😁

I forgot to take a photo of the packages that I went out today. It‘s really rare for there to be no line at the post offices I visit, but today I was in luck. There were 2 other visitors making their way to mail packages, but I made sure I won that race and only remembered the photo when they were taken from me. My packages should be delivered on Saturday. #bookmarkswap @LibrarianRyan

#Two4Tuesday @TheSpineView

1. My favorite part-time job was sorting and shelving library books.

2. I go back to work tomorrow to start my 20th year in the schools. After all this time, I‘m still surprised I ended up working with children.

At book club tonight, there was laughter, yummy cheese grits, and strong feelings expressed for/against the tagged book. I was too distracted by the newest family members (sisters Nebula and Ruth Bader Ginsburg) to offer much of an opinion.

I‘m enjoying a new audiobook on this gorgeous evening. George has led me to my dad‘s house to find something to kill.

I started this late last night and couldn‘t put it down until I‘d finished the book. It‘s funny, enjoyable, and completely predictable. #LitsyAtoZ

I‘m taking a quick break from my back to work errands to start this book I won earlier this year.

I managed to fit in a book each day for #TheReadingRush for a total of 2088 pages read.

Camp Austen ⭐️⭐️
All The Way Home ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
So Close to Being the Sh*t, Y‘all Don‘t Even Know ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Ready Player One ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
On Turpentine Road ⭐️⭐️
My Oxford Year ⭐️⭐️⭐️
You‘ll Always Have Tara ⭐️⭐️

@Andrew65

Aside from knowing Garfield was born in the Cleveland area, I knew very little about his time as POTUS or his murder. I thought this book was one of the best I‘d read this year (leaving aside my feelings about AG Bell). It‘s astonishing to me that it took so long for germ theory/sterile practices to become recognized in medical practice. Garfield‘s death was gruesome and unnecessary.

I‘m attending my first PD for the upcoming school year. The content this morning was a bit dry and repetitive and I expect the same this afternoon. I‘m going to start book 5 for #TheReadingRush

Day 4, Book #4 of #thereadingrush

I‘ve enjoyed waking up early to start my day with an hour or two of reading. 📚

There‘s just no way to make this picture look good. It‘s dark, loud, and cold in here. I‘m up for Auntie of the Year award and happy that the kids don‘t need me to move from this corner of the waiting room. Day 2 of #TheReadingRush

I picked this library book to meet #LetterG requirement of my #LitsyAtoZ. It‘s one of the best books I‘ve read this year. Clementine‘s story is heartbreaking and tragic.

“When you don‘t belong to a country, the world decides that you don‘t deserve a thing.”

😢

A perfect Monday morning. I think it‘s going to be a great week. #thereadingrush

I can‘t imagine anything better than a 7 day Readathon with #TheReadingRush before I kick back to work preparation into high gear. My TBR pile has been assembled.

For anyone who may be looking for children‘s books, this was an ad that popped up today on my Facebook feed. The sale ends at 11:59 TONIGHT.

https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/teaching-tools/articles/50-books-for--50--re...

This book is making me anxious. I probably should give it 20 or so more pages before I officially bail, but there are so many books waiting to be read. I‘ll try again in a few months.

Wow. I really liked this book and found it impossible to put down.

I started this library book during the drive to the lake this morning with my dad. The tall ships have returned for a weekend visit.

I finished this book 4 months ago for #Johnstownread. This was my third book by McCullough and probably my favorite of the three. McCullough gives plenty of information that helped me to better understand all of the factors that made the flood so disastrous.

I finally finished this book last week after numerous attempts over the last few months. There‘s a lot going on in this book- timeline changes, side stories of minor characters, and twists that (too) neatly wrap up the story.

Friday night in the park #Litsywalkers

I didn‘t listen to an audiobook tonight. Instead, had a nice walk with my sister and listened to nature. #Litsywalkers

Stated listening to a new book while walking and Pottering along the creek.

“Why does the typical adventuring group consist of a wizard, a warrior, and a rogue, anyway? It should really be a wizard, a warrior, and a rich guy. Otherwise who‘s going to pay for all the swords and spells and hotel rooms?”

I really want Robin Sloan to be my friend.

Late afternoons are the best part of our day. He enjoys the warm patio bricks and I‘m working on #LitsyAtoZ.

I am beyond excited to finally eat some cake and make progress on this book.

My book club gave this one a pick when we met last night. I know there‘s little (possibly very little) historical accuracy in this story, but I enjoyed how the author imagined the relationship between da Vinci and Michelangelo and the creation of their most famous works of art.

I‘d intended to read this in April for a #buddyread with @LibrarianRyan and @Cinfhen but work duties disrupted most of my reading plans this spring. Overall, I‘m ambivalent about this book and don‘t feel like I need to read others from the series (yet to be published). This story includes supernatural beings, gory details, and torture.

There‘s not a lot of Litsy love for this book, but I‘m going to give it a try.

Tonight, I‘m taking advantage of a quiet hotel room with an interesting book and a solid plan for my next meal.

I couldn‘t be happier with my plan for this afternoon.

This book is a biography but historical fiction would be a more accurate description.

I have very little experience with self-help books. So it‘s probably unfair for me to say that there‘s nothing new here. Topics include: connecting to a higher power, positive affirmations, and the benefits of meditation. I thought it might be interesting, but it wasn‘t for me.