Thanks for the tag, @CouronneDhiver !

1. Probably the #24in48 #readathon in July. Also, things to return to normal at the library - we just debuted our new computer system yesterday, so one major hurdle down!
2. Not summer, but very soon Anthony Horowitz‘s The Sentence Is Death will be published in the US
3. Berries and cream
4. 105-110??
5. Wanna play? Consider yourself tagged! #thursdaysurvey

What do Jane Austen, Mary Shelley, and Joan of Arc have in common? Shorr looks at what she terms each woman‘s defining hour and how that moment influenced them. I was so intrigued by these three women connected in a book that I had to check it out (and order it for the library). It will be interesting to see the connections...

Starting this one tonight...I had to read this after @sprainedbrain ‘s glowing review of it!

Though I think her first book was a little bit better, I still enjoyed this YA mystery/thriller. So many secrets in Echo Ridge - and when disappearances start happening, it brings up memories of another crime from twenty years ago. The very end was creepy! McManus has a knack for writing thrillers.

@TheHeartlandBookFairy is once again hosting a summer challenge, reading or averaging a book of week between Memorial Day and Labor Day (US observed holidays). There‘s an extra week this year, so it‘s #14books14weeks . I‘ve scoured my shelves for books I need for challenges, or books that have been calling to me. Crossing my fingers that my work schedule calms down soon so I can do this! Thanks for hosting again, @TheHeartlandBookFairy !

It‘s time for another #buddyread , hosted by @CouronneDhiver & @Librarybelle ! We‘re reading the short story collection Fall of Poppies, stories set during World War I.

This is an informal, low-pressure buddy read. Used the above reading guide as a suggestion...many of us finish ahead of schedule, and many of us finish after! Let us know you‘ll join us, use #FallOPFiction in your posts, and tag us. We look forward to another fun buddy read!

Anyone joining @Cinfhen and @BarbaraBB for the #BelowZer00s #buddyread in January - the tagged book is a Kindle daily deal in the US (not sure of elsewhere).

It‘s clear that Goldberg loved Cobain, and he admits his writing is pretty slanted. But, this is a beautiful tribute to the legend Kurt Cobain. Chronicling Nirvana‘s career, Goldberg writes from his perspective as the band‘s manager. This book also serves as a tiny chronicle in punk and grunge music history. I want to binge Nirvana‘s music now and rewatch the music videos to glimpse the nuances discussed in this book. Nirvana fans...read this!

Enjoying a quiet Caturday morning with #Vladimir . This book is great! #catsoflitsy

#Bookmail this past week from Book Depository, Thriftbooks and Barnes and Noble. Admittedly, I bought the tagged book for the cover, though this is historical fiction. Since so many praised Cassandra in their reviews, I had to snag a copy. And, I‘m all prepped for the When Justice Fails reading with @EadieB and fellow Littens!

This is my second time reading the book, but my first time listening to it. I enjoyed it as much as I did the first time! A story within a story, with two murders that may or may not be tied together. The narration was perfection. Can‘t wait to hear what my mystery discussion group has to say about it tomorrow night.

Some of my fondest childhood memories include listening to my dad‘s mixed tapes on car rides...he‘d create tapes from records. Guaranteed I was one of a handful of kids in the ‘80s and early ‘90s who knew the words to many Creedence Clearwater Revival songs. To read this passage that Kurt was in a CCR cover band touched me deeply. And, of course the flannel. No wonder grunge speaks to me...

A group of nine friends decide to spend New Year‘s Eve at a remote lodge in the Scottish Highlands. Each have secrets, and for one of them, this will be the last New Year‘s Eve they celebrate. I loved the writing but didn‘t have the warm fuzzies for the characters. The narrative changes perspective between the characters - I suspected who the victim was about halfway through, but couldn‘t guess the killer until the end. Worthy read!

Here are some titles I found quickly going my shelves, @CouronneDhiver . I pulled a Beatriz Williams (thanks @Melissa_J for the suggestion!), as well as a compilation of Willig and Williams and others, and two titles set in the 1910s and 1920s. I‘ll tag the books in the comments. Any of these sound good to you? I can also keep looking - I have lots of historical fiction! #buddyread

Nanreath Hall has its share of secrets. With a dual timeline, Rickloff looks at the inhabitants during the 1st and 2nd World Wars. A little long in parts, but the hint of mystery and the writing style kept me going. Overall, I liked this. It‘s a historical fiction that‘s a quick read.

Another successful #buddyread , @CouronneDhiver ! Thanks to everyone who joined us for #NanreathNovel . It‘s so much fun to read with fellow Littens!

April was a rough month at the library - so many great new things, but so many late hours! The last big piece - a new circulation system - debuts in less than two weeks. I‘ll be so happy when that is up and running!

So, as a little pick me up, I went on a mad book buying spree. My Barnes and Noble #bookhaul arrives today. #bookmail

I love reading presidential histories but know only tiny tidbits about the First Ladies. Looking forward to this one - another recently processed book at the library.

Colleagues looked at me strangely as I giggled happily when this was processed today...

Another long day at work, so I‘m treating myself and starting this one tonight. I‘m also very aware of the other books I‘m in the middle of reading...one of these days I‘ll have a regular downtime schedule again!

Wednesday morning reading with #Zeke . I started this a few days ago and like the writing style. Slightly nervous, though, since so many Littens have this a so-so rating. #catsoflitsy

This has been on my radar for quite some time, and I just happened to happily discover it as a Kindle buy in the US today. Bought...for someone who prefers physical books, I‘ve been buying a lot of ebooks lately...
I blame Amazon‘s one-click!

Book Three in the Burning Cove series involves a former trapeze artist, a possible mob connection, a stolen piece of spy equipment, and murder and mayhem. Perfect escape book - easy reading with a hint of suspense. And, of course, romance. Amanda Quick (aka Jayne Ann Krentz) has another winner with this one. Thanks to the publisher and #NetGalley for the the ARC.

#ReadingUSA2019 folks...this series takes place in California!

Sunday morning reading snuggles with #Vladimir . #catsoflitsy

This sounds so good! Many thanks to @Mowen036 for this #giveaway opportunity. Stop by her post for more details. #whisperifyoucan

I have a billion books I should be reading for challenges and for work and for swaps, but I‘m dying to get into this book, which is set to be published in the US on Tuesday. Thankfully, I scored a copy through #NetGalley . My weekend reading.

“‘No? I thought you girls were constantly sizing up men for our matrimonial potential.‘
She tried to remain stern, proof against his potent charm. ‘Not all of us line for a wedding ring.‘
‘The woman who says that is the woman I fear the most.‘” #NanreathNovel

Well, that was fast! My #BOTM arrived today, with the member tote.

@aschermetz , I picked this up at the post office today! #whodunitthesequel

April was indeed tempestuous for me...crazy busy doesn‘t even begin to describe it! I still managed to finish 5 books. I also started quite a few, with at least one that I should have started but didn‘t get to yet. Oh well...there‘s always May!

Seven strangers are invited to an island for the weekend. Little do they know the secrets they keep will cost them dearly. Written in homage to Christie‘s classic And Then There Were None, Hall‘s work doesn‘t shine like the original, but it has a few spooky parts. Add an unreliable narrator, and you get a twisty story that makes you wonder who‘s telling the truth. Worth a read.

I made #SebastianKitty model for the picture. #catsoflitsy

Thanks for the tag, @tournevis !

1. Still Life by Louise Penny - my most recent reread
2. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen - I‘ve lost count how many times I‘ve read it (let‘s just say a lot!)
3. LibraryThing and Goodreads. I‘ve done charts in the past, and I still do a monthly wrap up page, which I need to finish for April!
4. #Vladimir with his bathmat. He‘s silly! #catsoflitsy
#wondrouswednesday

Hello, #BOTM picks!

This just came in the mail for me, thanks to Penguin Random House!

Something smells like teen spirit in my office...wait, it‘s my newly arrived hold! I‘m such a 90s grunge and alt girl that I want to drop everything and read this latest bio of the late Kurt Cobain. Purchasing power at the library also means I could buy a copy for the library system to circulate.

Thanks for the tag, @MrBook !

New England is my favorite vacation spot, though New York‘s Finger Lakes region is a close second!

Berries and cream

I‘m usually busy working during the summer, but reading is (of course) a favorite activity

Probably lemonade

Sunglasses - I‘m rarely outdoors (can‘t stand hot weather), but they‘re a necessity for me when I am out and about

Indoors on a window facing couch or chair!

#SummerSantaSurvey

If you‘re looking for a basic, quick biography on the daughters of England‘s Charles I, this is a good starting point. If you want something a little meatier, check elsewhere. In this short biography, Watkins gives a basic sketch of Charles I‘s daughters, all who tragically died before reaching the age of 30. She also interlaces the political turmoil of the era, using a slightly choppy narrative. Thank you to the publisher and #NetGalley .

Finishing this one up this morning, with #Zeke , my reading buddy, who is extremely happy I‘m home from my conference (I‘m happy too!). #catsoflitsy

I‘m at a conference, missing my cats like crazy! But, this is the first time since the weekend that I have time to read. I chose to read this short #ARC on the daughters of Charles I, since, you know, pleasure reading = history lessons.

Enjoying a few quiet moments with #Zeke before my family get together later on today. #catsoflitsy

We‘re starting week two today of #NanreathNovel . I‘m loving it so far! And, after reading everyone‘s comments, I don‘t think I‘m the only one!

Finished this one quickly, but it was just a so-so read for me. I don‘t want to get into too much for those in #WhoDunItTheSequel who haven‘t read it yet, but noir is not really my thing. However, I loved catching a glimpse of 1940s LA from a unique perspective.

I‘m taking this to the post office tomorrow, @bookwrm526 !

I snapped this picture earlier today; #Vladimir grudgingly modeled the book for me. #catsoflitsy

Littens - I‘ve missed you! Work has been crazy, and then I unexpectedly had to work additional hours (the joys of being a manager). But, I have the day off today, so I am trying to finish this up for #whodunitthesequel .

I‘m really enjoying this one! I quickly made it through the first section. #NanreathNovel

#Bookmail - I had to get a copy of the tagged book, because it sounded so good. And, I loved The Five so much that I had to buy a copy.

#WhoDunItTheSequel friends: our next rotation date is April 22! @bookwrm526 , I hope to send out the next book to you by the end of the week.

I weighed between a so-so and a pick with this one, and the pick side won. Emily Trefusis is a great heroine and sleuth. A few dated phrases suggesting women can only function with a man are sprinkled throughout - this doesn‘t phase Emily! Not as spooky as I had hoped, but Christie kept my interest. I‘m reading chronologically as part of the #agathachristieclub , and I‘ve enjoyed seeing Christie cultivate her craft. She is truly a master!

A lovely Caturday morning with #Zeke . #catsoflitsy

#TheBreakfastBookClub #GroupA friends: our next rotation date is April 20. I saw one or two posts that a couple of you have already rotated, so great!

@corycatelyn - nothing from me this time!

Vacation day, though it‘s a day filled with errands and chores. At the car dealer getting my car serviced, so time to read a few pages of this Agatha Christie.

I raced home from a library event to snap some pictures of my boys. Happy #NationalPetDay to everyone who has or who has had a special pet in their life. From left to right is #Vladimir , #SebastianKitty , and #Zeke . They are the best reading buddies! #catsoflitsy