I‘m surprised at the low Litsy ratings for this book. It‘s predictable, often silly, but I identified with the MC‘s journey to reconnect with the carefree, adventurous person she was before losing her mom. Losing my mom was a defining moment of my life and I often wonder what my life would be like if she were still here.

Representation of mental health and family caregiving made this a pick for me.

I‘m going with a new approach now that summer break is nearly here! I‘ve replaced most books on my long-standing TBR list with rom coms perfect for evenings on my patio. @TheAromaofBooks

I only managed to read my #doublespin selection this month. I enjoyed most of this but was disappointed in the way the story wrapped up. @TheAromaofBooks

This sounds perfect for a detail-oriented Litten!

https://apple.news/AOrmHrlxaTci3QB0SbvHTpw

Started the tagged book when this little demon woke me up at 3. I hope to survive kittenhood.

I was annoyed that work and sleep kept me from reading this in a single session. Loved it. I hope the other 135 people on the waitlist enjoy it as much as I did.

1. No, but I often dream that I‘m back in college and didn‘t attend classes for the semester and am not prepared for the midterm or final. This says a lot about my professional life.
2. I don‘t reread books.
3. Make it through the remaining days of this school year!

Thanks for the tag @bthegood and @Ddzmini 😁 #WondrousWednesday

Looking for travel inspiration and a little faith that my vote will do some good.

After a 2 month Bookspin hiatus, I‘m looking forward to reading again!

Penny is clearly trying to recreate the cover.

“Books are for nerds.” -unnamed 2nd grade student when I told him my lunch plans. He has no idea how happy I am to sit alone in a quiet room and escape for 30 minutes.

My work busy season is slowly wrapping up and I‘m excited to be reading again!

I‘m too old for self help bloggers.

A pleasant diversion 3/5

I‘m taking advantage of a quiet afternoon to see if I can make it past chapter 5. I‘ve quit this one twice before.

Enjoying a quiet morning with hot coffee and an interesting mystery.

I was thrilled to remove 3 books from my January list and replace them with other books that I‘d started over the last year. #Bookspin #DoubleSpin @TheAromaofBooks

I have a few issues with this book but I let them go in order to enjoy this story for what I needed last week. It was a pleasant escape from the cold, snow, and stress from work.

I ended up liking this book more than I thought I would but wouldn‘t recommend it to any of the readers in my life. January #Bookspin #Doublespin

I can‘t remember if this was my #bookspin or #doublespin for January. My book club selected this title sometime in the past year and I couldn‘t finish in time for the meeting because I found myself rereading the same sections. I listened to the audiobook at 1.5 and even though my attention still wandered, I still feel like I tuned into the important sections.

I liked it. Poppy meowed through the last 3 chapters. I don‘t know her well enough to know if they were happy or unhappy meows. School Custodian found her by the dumpster yesterday and put her in his office to keep her safe from freezing temps. I hope she‘s not sick and can be integrated into our family soon. She‘s a wonderful little cat.

I‘m usually a big fan of Kate Morton but this book was too long and the conclusion (while not entirely predictable) was a little too tidy for my tastes.

Settling into one of my favorite evening routines- Herbal tea, quiet house, and January‘s #bookspin.

DNF‘d fairly quickly. It‘s just not for me.

Fascinating look at the landmark hotel and the women who lived there. Easily one of my favorites of 2021.

My favorite library is closed to the public, so I took advantage of the curated bundles for the long weekend at home. In my request, I let the librarian know I wanted to sit in my favorite chair with a hot drink and spend a few hours getting lost in books. They understood the assignment!

In 2022, I‘m going to focus my #bookspin and #doublespin efforts on the books that are 1/2 finished and have been skipped over (for what feels like) many years! I love a list!

Covid isolation day 7 and I haven‘t read a single book. Hoping to make some progress on this tonight.

I‘m looking to make some progress on the tagged audiobook and wanted to have one last peek at the fall leaves before the forecasted snow and rain moves in later today. #audiowalk

“Anxiety is…a betrayal, my brain, and body working against me.” Yep. 😕 I liked this story about the afterlife and new beginnings.

Enjoy the morning sunshine and one of my many maple trees still covered in yellow and red leaves.

November‘s list is mostly a reshuffle of the October. I‘m looking forward to getting a look at November‘s numbers and finally crossing a few off of my TBR list! #bookspin #doublespin #bookspinbingo

Enjoying the sounds, sights, and scents that fall brings to Northeast Ohio.

I‘m not sure conversations with the author are for me. That being said, I look forward to reading his book and I was happy to watch from home.

I‘m loving the cooler weather and the thousands of acorns covering the trail. Listened to the tagged book for a bit.

I just registered to attend this virtual event. Would any Littens like to join me?

https://attend.cuyahogalibrary.org/event/5568468

Giving this another go and make reading a priority in October. #bookspin #doublespin #bookspinbingo

I often get to enjoy this spot by myself and leave my worries and the world behind. My sister filled me in on all the spoilers for the tagged book. If she hadn‘t, I‘m not sure I would have finished. 3.5/5 ⭐️

Visiting a new coffee shop this morning. Iced chai and Matt Haig are an excellent combination. Have a good week, Littens. ☺️

I stopped for a matcha latte and reading break between errands this morning. I‘m digging the pub-like vibes in this coffee shop. It suits my mood.

Yep 😕

Pride & Prejudice: An Experiment in Romance
Just what I need, another streaming subscription. I‘m not sure I can resist!

https://jezebel.com/im-abandoning-my-family-to-sign-up-for-peacocks-new-reg-1847...

This is easily my favorite feel-good novel of the year. It was a wonderful distraction during a difficult week.
❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

I love when a much anticipated library hold becomes available. I suddenly have Friday plans that cannot wait.

I‘m enjoying this food-themed memoir on this sunny and unseasonably cool morning.

“Your voices matter, your dreams matter, your lives matter. Be the roses that grow in the concrete.” 💛

I usually have something to drink while I read! In the morning, I typically drink coffee. When I read in the afternoon or evening, it‘s usually something on ice- seltzer water, herbal tea, or water. #QOTD

I‘m celebrating my 3 year Litsy-versary and the official arrival of summer with a photo challenge #giveaway! To enter, post a photo using one of the prompts, tag me, and use #Summer2021. Feel free to combine prompts for additional drawing entries! Winner to receive a book(s)from their Litsy TBR and a few bookish items. Winner to be drawn 8/1. Open internationally!
#Repost #Summer2021

I think I‘m going to put together a photo context in honor of my 3-year Litsy-versary and the summer solstice. Stay tuned!

Thirty minutes of reading and caffeine before my day starts has become the best part of my self care routine. Have a good day, Littens. ☺️📚