Have y‘all heard about Bookriot‘s Tailored Book Recommendations? They‘ll select books based on your preferences and Goodreads profile. After filling out a questionnaire and doing some research, they made these 3 suggestions, none of which I‘d come across before! I love being introduced to new authors and books. Thanks for this awesome bday gift @UwannaPublishme it was the perfect gift for this bibliophile!😘
(May 6, 2023)

My TBR for May is pretty ambitious. I had to make a list just to keep it straight in my brain! So, I thought I‘d post as well to keep myself on track. Looking forward to a fun month of reading!😅
(May 2, 2023)
#AuthorAMonth #ChildrensClassicRead2023 #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead

Betty White was a delight as was this book! The audiobook was read by BW herself. It was lovely to hear her voice and her stories. She was such a positive person and the world‘s a little dimmer with her loss. When I grow up, I wanna be just like her!4/5⭐️
(April 7, 2023)

This is the first ever Steinbeck book I've read, which surprises me given how much reading I've done in my life! You'd think I would have read at least one of his books during my formative years, but nope. I listened to the audiobook and it was a quick read. It reminded me of a book I read last year, tagged below. Same setting, similar themes and outcome. 3/5⭐️I‘m looking forward to reading more Steinbeck in future! #authoramonth
(April 3, 2023)

This was a fun adventure about a young man who bonded with a horse. I enjoyed it throughout! The lead-up to the race and the race itself made the book for me. I thought the "live coverage" of the tv/radio commentator was really well-written. And, of course, the ending was just as a reader would want it to end. I think this story would appeal to any kid, no matter how old. #ChildrensClassicRead2023 4/5⭐️
(March 31, 2023)

Well, it took me about 7 months, but I FINALLY finished this book! Not sure why it took me so long. I found this to be highly readable and very interesting. Learned a lot about the start of the NACA/NASA and the women that contributed so much to make it all successful. Now to watch the movie! 5/5⭐️
(March 27, 2023)

I've long believed in the strong connection between mind and body, that if you're stressed, unhappy, anxious, or in a negative headspace, that it can detrimentally affect your body. This book confirmed all of my theories and it did so using anecdotal and scientific evidence. I read the audiobook version but plan to purchase a physical copy so that I can reread some sections in order to more fully absorb the material. 5/5 ⭐️
(March 19, 2022)

😬 I‘m a bit late with my review for this book (it was my #authoramonth February pick). This is the first book I've read by TJR. I'm not sure what I was expecting, a mystery or something nefarious. But this wasn't any of that. It was a love story of sorts. There's no right or wrong here, just a review of relationships, how they change over time as people change. 3/5⭐️
(March 13, 2023)

Started reading February‘s pick for the #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead today while enjoying a vanilla matcha latte. It‘s an interesting story so far! Hoping to finish before the end of the month. 😅
(February 25, 2023)

I had some time this morning to sit down and read this month‘s #ChildrensClassicRead2023 pick. This simple tale with the fun artwork brought back so many fond memories. Thanks @TheBookHippie for providing all the added reading and opening my eyes to other interpretations of this book. 3/5⭐️
(February 20, 2023)

So, I went down a rabbit hole yesterday. Not for the first time, I came across this list. This time around, I decided to add this list to my book challenges spreadsheet as well as tag any books that I‘ve read using Goodreads. Surprisingly, I‘ve read more than I expected! But there‘s still soooo many! Ah well, it‘ll be a lifetime project and a labour of love. 💜😉📚
(February 18, 2023)

Just realized that I haven‘t reviewed this one yet! It was my last book read in January and it was a good one. Whatever kind of ending I was expecting was NOT that! Nor did I realize that this would be a mystery. Actually, there were a bunch of mysteries unearthed. The author did a great job filling in the gaps of this puzzle. I'm still pondering all of the threads and connections! 4/5⭐️
(February 4, 2023)

Such a sad story but so compelling. The descriptions of emotions and how each character dealt with their own tragedies and challenges was really well-written. 4/5⭐️ #authoramonth
(January 25, 2023)

I really enjoyed listening to this Audible story/podcast. Set in the Canadian fictional town of Fletcher's Grove, the stories caught my attention & imagination immediately. The full-cast ensemble was great & the production was equally impressive. It reminded me of those old timey radio shows/plays with all the sound effects that made me feel like I was actually in the story. Well worth listening to & not just at Christmas. 4/5⭐️
(January 16, 2023)

Just finished listening to this Christmas story which was a perfect read for the holidays. This book is the second in the series but I don‘t think it‘s an issue to read them out of order as I did. I enjoyed the mix of fable and history. 3/5⭐️
(January 12, 2023)

Happy Saturday! I‘m enjoying some reading time this morning and channeling the hygge vibes of this artwork. Isn‘t this the dream of every Litten? Love this artist‘s work!💜📚🎨
Artist: Esther Bennink https://instagram.com/esther_bennink?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
(January 7, 2023)

A lovely book that‘s a quick read but packs a punch. Contains many great reminders to be kind, to love, and to be gentle. Such a wonderful book to start off my reading year! 4/5⭐️
(January 2, 2023)

Happily, I surpassed my GR goal of reading 60 books in 2022. For 2023, I‘m hoping to read 60 books again, with a chunkster or two in there. I‘m also not doing as many challenges but rather focussing on reading books I already own. It‘s time to make a dent in my voluminous TBR stack! Wishing you all a wonderful reading year in 2023! 📚
(January 1, 2023)

And that‘s a wrap for my 2022 reading year! It was a great year of reading with The Mercies being the standout. Looking forward to more great reads in 2023!
(December 31, 2022)

Looks like this book has gotten very mixed reviews. Either you love it or hate it. I‘m not quite in the love camp, but I did enjoy the ride! A mystery that was interesting but not overly taxing. Perfect for what is likely to be my last read book of 2022. 3/5⭐️
(December 29, 2022)

Happy holidays everyone! My husband and I have been celebrating our own Jolabokaflod for a few years now. Here‘s this year‘s exchange, all non-fiction. Looking forward to an interesting year of reading in 2023!
(December 28, 2022)

I read this for the "spooky season" and quite enjoyed it! Definitely a retelling of Jekyll and Hyde and seemed quite gothic to me. The ensemble cast of narrators was great, it felt like one of those old timey radio dramas and was well done. Not a long read, but an entertaining one! Side note: does anyone else get peeved about how Goodreads does a page count on audiobooks? This one clocked in at 3 pages!?

Thanks for the tag @TheLudicReader
Some of these are hard choices! 😅

📖 Hardcover
⚡️ I‘d have to lean towards HP, but I enjoyed LOTR also
📚Definitely real
💰I wanna buy ALL the books!
🛋️Chair
🏡Alone
🏪Bookstore
🪄Fiction
📖 & 🎧Both!
📚All the books!
Tagging anyone who wants to play 😉

I don't recall ever reading this children's classic & I'm glad that I finally did! It's a feel good story that isn't complicated or sad, even though bad things happen. The children are generally unaware of what their parents are enduring. So they make the best of their changed situation. Sure, there are some problematic stereotypes, but for a book written in 1905, it was progressive for it‘s time. #ChildrensClassicRead2022
(September 5, 2022)

As this book was July‘s pick for the #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead, I‘m a bit late with my review. ? But I just HAD to post about this one. It was so good! The narrators were excellent and the story absorbing. The author captured antebellum South Carolina in vivid detail. Real-life sisters Sarah and Angelina (Nina) Grimké were her inspiration. They worked tirelessly to end slavery and improve women‘s rights. A compelling read.
(August 27, 2022)

I read this while on vacation and it was perfect for that. It's the kind of book that I was able to easily get back into even with extended non-reading periods. I thought I had the mystery figured out pretty early, but I was completely wrong! The story, while somewhat disturbing, was quite suspenseful with a decent twist ending that wrapped up quickly. 3/5⭐️
(August 13, 2022)

As always, I quite enjoyed my visit with Lori and Aunt Dimity. Very entertaining and comforting. The mystery was intriguing but not scary or violent. Just light and sweet. 4/5⭐️
(June 25, 2022)

My first book read this month! 😅 It‘s been a slow reading month but I‘m glad I was able to finish this book. Really enjoyed this story. Given that I had no clue what it was about when I began this book, it‘s not surprising that I found it confusing at first. But, it became clearer and I‘m so glad I read it! 5/5⭐️
(June 18, 2022)

It‘s been a minute since my last post. 😅 To kickstart June, I thought I‘d post my May reads. As you can see, I binged a bunch of novels from the Hamish Macbeth series. My favourite reads were Children of My Heart and The Price of Salt, both 4/5⭐️. The rest were 3⭐️ reads. A good reading month! 😉

I like to read series in publication order, so read this book first before the March #ChildrensClassicRead2022 pick. Upon finishing, I realized it‘s actually the 2nd book in the series!😂No matter, it was very sweet and reminded me of simpler times.❤️ 4/5⭐️

I could listen to David Attenborough read my grocery list and be riveted! He is that good. His superior narration skills add depth to this compendium of the history of life on earth. I thoroughly enjoyed this audiobook and know that I will listen to it again. It is chock-a-block with interesting information, so much so that I found myself re-listening to various chapters. Well worth a read, or maybe several! 5/5⭐️
(February 26, 2022)

This was my first Maya Angelou read and I thoroughly enjoyed listening to her reading her own work. Both Angelou and her mother were strong, fearless women who faced some really harsh moments. Somehow, they always found a way to rise above adversity. And, after a rocky beginning, both supported one another unconditionally in adulthood. I look forward to reading Angelou's other biographies as well. #AuthorAMonth
(February 21, 2022)

I have had this book on my TBR for decades! The true-crime story was intriguing, if written in a bit of a pedestrian manner. Still, it held my interest. The events occurred in the 1980s but continue to remain a hot topic in Florida where the murders happened. I always find the study of the human condition alluring and this book provides insights into what compels people to do the (terrible) things they do. 3/5⭐️
(February 16, 2022)

All the stars! What an excellent book. It was dark and foreboding, but how could it not be given the subject matter. I'm always surprised with how cruel humanity can be when people don't understand something. Fear is a great motivator, unfortunately. This story kept me thinking. Even when I wasn't reading it, my mind would wander back to it. I feel sure that I'll read this again someday. 5/5⭐️
#LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead
(February 11, 2022)

On the last day of the month, I finished reading January‘s #ChildrensClassicRead2022! As with other classic fairytales (think Grimm‘s), there are many lessons that are learned at a heavy cost. Not fun and I‘m glad I didn‘t read this as a kid!😅 But I‘m glad I read it now. Thanks for this pick @TheBookHippie 👍🏽 3/5⭐️ #SerialReader
(January 31, 2022)

Sweet story! I thought the author captured the growing pains of young relationships well. I have to say tho, these 16/17 YOs are WAY more put together than I was at that age. Yes, they‘re grappling with a lot of stuff, but they‘re much more mature about it than I was. Maybe it would have been more appropriate if the characters were in college? At any rate, it still works and I enjoyed this story a lot. 4/5⭐️
#BooklyReadathon
(January 30, 2022)

Enjoyed a cozy day of reading yesterday and was able to finish my first Kingsolver book. Let me tell ya, it won‘t be my last! Loved the themes of finding your own family, strong women making a life with the help of each other, & mother/daughter relationships. There was a lot going on, but at its heart, this was a very tender story. 4/5⭐️
#AAMIA #AuthorAMonth
(January 23, 2022)

My last holiday book for this Christmas! I thoroughly enjoyed my journey back to Fethering. But I think a closer edit of the writing was in order. Still, this was a fun whodunnit. I really enjoy the relationship between the MCs, Carole & Jude. They are complete opposites, and yet they work seamlessly together. It truly was like visiting old friends. 3.5/5⭐️
(January 21, 2022)

Thanks for the tag @ShelleyBooksie 😊

1️⃣I don‘t read ebooks on my cell phone as it‘s too small. 👀 But it‘s great for listening to audiobooks!

2️⃣I enjoy reading ebooks on my iPad. 📖

(January 19, 2022)

I read this book in December due to its Christmas theme. But it‘s a classic whodunnit that could be read at any time of year. An enjoyable English mystery that had me guessing until the end! 3.5/5⭐️
(January 15, 2022)

@ShelleyBooksie kindly tagged me😘, but I wasn‘t up to posting as I was feeling pretty awful after getting my booster Thursday. Oh well, better late than never!
1️⃣Read at least 60 books. Didn‘t want to set the bar too high and end up stressing over it!
2️⃣Tranquility
3️⃣Currently reading the tagged book and quite enjoying it. It‘s helping to extend the holiday vibes. 🎄
(January 8, 2022)
#ThoughtfulThursday

Is there any better way to begin a story than with the phrase “Once upon a time?” I love stories that begin like that and this one was no exception. Add the brilliant artwork and reading this book was a wonderful way to start my year! I was meant to read it in December for the #ChildrensClassicRead2021, but I wound up late to the party. Better late than never! 5/5⭐️
(January 3, 2022)

What a great way to end my reading year! This was an absolute delight. 5/5⭐️

Happy New Year Littens!🎉🍾🥂
(December 31, 2021)

I thought this was a really cute story and enjoyed that it took place during Hanukkah. Nice to read a different perspective to the traditional Christmas story. A fun holiday book. 4/5⭐️
(December 22, 2021)

Although I wasn‘t enamoured with Jack and felt Laurie was too good for him, I was drawn in by the story of star-crossed lovers. Spanning close to a decade, the story follows both MCs through their romantic ups and downs. It starts and ends during Christmas, hence why I chose it for my holiday reading. 3.5⭐️
(December 21,2021)

A very cute romcom with a slow burn that leads to romance. I listened to the audiobook and loved the narration of Stacy Gonzalez. She captured all the accents and characters beautifully! 3.5⭐️
(December 20, 2021)

I found this true account of a man who was obsessed with collecting rare books really interesting. It‘s a compelling story that I think bibliophiles will enjoy. 3.5⭐️
(December 19, 2021)

This short story was a great way to start my holiday reading! And it‘s so timely given that we‘re still in the throes of the pandemic. A cute and hopeful story. 4/5⭐️

Yay another edition in the Sarah‘s Scribbles series! All around fun. There was just the right amount of wit, humour, and oddball happenings to keep me hooked! 4/5⭐️

My thanks to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for an advanced copy of the ebook in exchange for an honest review.

#netgalley #andrewsmcmeel

Historical novels are one of my fav genres so this book was right up my alley. The story revolves around two families, their various intrigues, and the things that unite them. As I got deeper into the book, I had a harder time putting it down. I needed to find out what was going to happen! And I wasn‘t disappointed. 5/5⭐️

My thanks to @Librarybelle for providing the motivation I needed to finally read this book!

#LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead