1. Walking over 4k steps today. I went from a totally sedentary lifestyle to exercising every day since June 2nd.
2. I don‘t have one yet. I hope that will change.
3. Strawberry Shortcake!
4. Yes. I want to read!
5. On it!
#FriYayIntro @howjessreads

1. Pool.
2. Lake Michigan. I grew up going to the Dunes with relatives.
3. DVDs at home. The movie theater is nice but I can‘t wear pajamas and go bra-less there. You‘re welcome! 😁
4. SpiderMan Homecoming. It was really good!
5. See the insert in the pic above.
#HumpDayPost @DebbieGrillo @MinDea

1. Fried mush. It something my Dad loved and I've liked since I was little. Second favorite and what I eat most often is cinnamon toast.
2. 🤔 Everything is pretty plain around northern Indiana.
3. I usually concentrate on what I'm eating. I prefer reading while snacking!
4. A good tasting lactose-free ice cream!
5. Anyone is welcome to play!
#WondrousWednesday #FoodieEdition @Eggs

Here is my potential TBR for July and #CozyInTheSun month. I‘m a mood reader so this is subject to change! @Librarybelle @ferskner

I‘ve been enjoying the Lockwood & Co. series on audio. This short story takes place between books 2 and 3. Here we find ourselves following our three intrepid agents as they tackle a powerful ghost at an academy. It was fun to spend a bit more time with the main characters!
#ebook #middlegrade #fantasy

1. I‘ve always liked Carnations. They last a long time and smell wonderful even if they are considered “cheap” flowers.
2. I don‘t think I‘ve read it yet. We still have a few days!
3. I‘ve been watching Alias while I exercise.
4. Emily Dickenson.
#HumpDayPost @DebbieGrillo @MinDea

According to @bookriot this is where I fall in the personality type in Middle Earth. I‘m ok with this! Here‘s the link if you want to check it out.
https://bookriot.com/2019/06/24/lord-of-the-rings-myers-briggs/
@Heideschrampf #LOTRPersonality

This was the second in the Lockwood & Co series. Our trio of teens face an abundance of foes both physical and ghostly as they try to obtain a mysterious mirror that is rumored to be a portal into the hereafter. I really enjoyed this story but the narrator was difficult to follow as all her voices sounded similar.
#audiobook #middlegrade #ghosts

Sitting in my big, comfy chair listening to some baroque classical music and reading this fun manga collection. This contains volumes 5-7. I did have volume 1 but can‘t find it anywhere! Anybody else have that problem?
#manga #mystery

This was an excellent start to a new cozy mystery series! Jane is manager of Storyton Hall, a grand resort catering to bibliophiles. Hosting a week of Murder and Mayhem turns into more than she bargains for with the untimely demise of a guest! I wish Storyton Hall was a real resort because I would totally go there!
#cozy #mystery

This was an interesting fantasy. A secret library connected to numerous alternate worlds and librarians who venture forth through danger to collect books. I wish the steampunk London setting had been fleshed out more. Not sure I‘ll continue the series.
#fantasy #steampunk

1. Curious, moody, escapist.
2. This is my corner in the living room. It‘s cozy and I feel safe there.
3. None come to mind.
Anyone is welcome to play along! #wondrouswednesday @Eggs

#library #reallifecansuckit #whyiread

This was a lot of fun! Fictional character was the hardest for me.
#alphabetbookishquiz @RealLifeReading

1. School was so long ago! I really enjoyed reading The Belle Of Amhurst.
2. Blue currently.
3. The Spanish Princess. I‘m watching it while exercising and it‘s pretty interesting!
4. Pickett the Bowtruckle from Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them. He is so cute!
#FriyayIntro @howjessreads

“Don‘t be silly,” Jane said, giving the butler an affectionate pat on the arm. “These people are mystery fans. Readers. Bibliophiles. They‘re far too refined to resort to violence.” 🔍
#mystery

Thought I would share the cozy mysteries I picked up the other day. Nice additions to my ongoing collection. And now to read! #bookhaul #mystery

This was a really good book! It‘s been a long time since I‘ve listened to a ghost story. Likable characters facing evil in both spectral and corporeal form made for an engaging audiobook. I look forward to more Lockwood & Co adventures!
#audiobook #ghosts

Book: I‘ve Got Your Number by Sophie Kinsella. So much fun!
TV series: Get Smart. I had to go with the old series with Max‘s shoe phone! 😊
Song: 867-5309 by Tommy Tutone.
#ManicMonday @JoScho

This was an interesting mash up featuring Sherlock Holmes amidst steampunk Victorian London. Dr. Watson has a mechanical arm, Mycroft is female, and the transport of choice is a motorcycle complete with sidecar. Sherlock investigates the theft of Captain Nemo‘s Nautilus submarine blueprints in this action-packed tale. I zipped right through this enjoyable story.
#ebook #steampunk #SherlockHolmes

“Apparently he had never been taught the first defence in the science of provocative questioning: Keep Your Mouth Shut.”
I could have used this advice the other day when a salesman came to my door! I had a front row seat to high-pressure sales tactics. It wasn‘t fun. I should have listened to my introvert tendencies and not answered the door! 😰😑

I spent yesterday evening cataloging all my mysteries with this BookBuddy app on my phone. It was easy and provides detailed info on each book. Now when I go to the bookstore I‘ll know what I have and what I don‘t!
#bookcatalog #bookbuddy

1. Anything that takes me away from myself and is entertaining. Subtle humor or a twisty puzzle. I have no problem suspending my disbelief!
2. Classical music.
3. I used to look through my Mom‘s copy of Betty Crocker‘s Cooky Book. I love cookies!
4. No.
5. I tag anyone who wants to play!
#WonderousWednesday @Eggs

I had high hopes for this choose-your-own-adventure Regency Romance. I didn‘t realize it was a parody of the romance subgenre and that may have been why this book fell flat for me. It did keep me entertained as it had more action in it than I was expecting. Another digital borrow from the library.
#ChooseYourOwnAdventure

I found this while browsing my library‘s ebook offerings last night. I devoured it in one sitting! Goldie works as a parking valet at the hotel her father manages and also helps the inhouse detective when a priceless necklace goes missing. A fun read similar to Nancy Drew with lots of action.
#graphicnovel #mystery

In the living room reading this fun cozy mystery. The elegant sounds of Bach‘s Brandenburg Concerto coming from the left while the husband snores to the right. Sunday evening done right! ☺️
#cozymystery #sunday

I spent a few days going from book to book trying to find something that grabbed my interest and this is what I found! An intriguing historical mystery set in Regency England and focusing on a sleuthing couple attending a country house party rife with political intrigue. Not sure how the chocolate aspect figures into the story yet. I do know that I had better get some chocolate soon!
#mystery #historical

Another excellent cozy mystery in the Paws & Claws series by Krista Davis. This one takes place during “Howloween” in the pet-friendly town of Wagtail. The Sugar Maple Inn seems like a superb resort and is now home to the MC, Holly, who helps run things with her grandmother. I really like this series and look forward to the next book.
#mystery

Book haul! Here are the books I bought from my first trip to the bookstore this year. Definitely some interesting reading in my future!
#bookhaul

Overall this was a good historical romance featuring a book loving heroine in Victorian England. The hero could have been a bit smarter for my tastes. The assassination plot played a small part in the story and seemed like filler. #romance #historical #BookLovingProtagonist

After a few hard months of mental health issues, I‘m finally feeling more like myself than I have in a long time. There are still some rough spots but I‘m trying to take each day one step at a time. I‘m reading again and thought I would peek in on Litsy and say hi. #MentalHealth

1. Mystery.🔍 I do enjoy elements of fantasy, scifi, and romance too.
2. Agoraphobia.
3. A botanist or historian.
4. 33°F. Snow expected tomorrow.
5. On it! 👍👋
#FriYayIntro @howjessreads

A nice cup of English Breakfast tea to start out my day. I love the cardinals on this mug. I believe that the little things in life matter the most.
#tea #notbookrelated #SorryNotSorry

I choose books, tea, and tacos. I left a subtle hint above that I would drop tacos in a hot minute to have cookies instead! 😄😋🍪
#Pick3 @GypsyKat

I'm not new to Litsy but I do love a good questionnaire!
1. Indiana. Meh.
2. Robin Sloan. I tagged his book above.
3. TBR "pile"? Try TBR boxes! And, no, I don't feel any pressure or guilt to read them all.
4. In my bed with classical music playing.
5. Mr. Penumbra's 24 Hour Bookstore. It was awesome.
#littenintro @tessavi

I found this super cute manga series on Comixology and just had to share. One day friends Ani and Kana find two stuffed pups who come to life and stumble into all sorts of mischief! This is my go-to series when I need a break from real life and just want to feel happy. 🥰🐶
#manga #comixology

Late night reading. Bakers Mel and Angie agree to a collaboration with a local beauty pageant in the 6th book of the Cupcake Bakery mystery series. Even a much needed dose of sugar doesn‘t assuage the spite from some of the suspects!
#mystery #cozy #cupcake

@she_isthe_arrow Here's my result from the BuzzFeed quiz and I'm happy with it! Anyone else want to give this a go? #quiz https://www.buzzfeed.com/dianabruk/which-classic-author-is-your-soulmate

I finished this amazing book today! Cutting edge tech meets the longstanding appeal of physical books. A guy looking for a job stumbles into an obscure bookstore that leads him to so much more. I enjoyed and thought the geeky references throughout the story added to the fun. So good!
#fiction #mystery #booklovers

One more Nancy Drew audiobook to round out the year! In a refreshing twist Nancy is detecting solo at a ski lodge in Montana. She does run into a couple of amateur detectives for an interesting team up. I enjoyed this one and the longer format.
#audiobook #mystery #NancyDrew

My husband gave me this lovely figure to honor the memory of my ornery black cat, Scratchy. She was one of a kind and I miss her so very much.
#CatsOfLitsy

I saved all the cards to open up today for some holiday cheer! Thank you all so much! @jenniferw88 @Bklover @bookish_wookish @IheartYA @inthegreensandblues @Lauram @throwmeabook @LapReader @Ingerella @LibrarianRyan @eanderson @SiriuslyWeasley @DarcysMom @CaitZ @kaye @robinb @tracey38 @Librarybelle @Lel2403 @callielafleur @EH2018 #ChristmasCardSwap

A little evening reading with a few sugar cookies. I‘ll eat dinner later (whatever that might be)! This book is quite interesting. I feel like the MC‘s current situation is entirely of his making. 🙃 #JoinIn #cookies

Reposting this for all the Littens like myself who struggle during the holidays. I‘m here to #JoinIn 💕 @4thhouseontheleft

Thank you for the chance to try Harney teas! I love tea but have never been able to try any from Harney. I'm always on the lookout for new teas to try but I avoid anything lemon, mint, or containing nuts. I love Bigelow's French Vanilla black tea! @umbrellagirl #harneyteagiveaway

1. Person Of Interest. I rewatch it all the time.
2. No plans. I don‘t want to do anything.
3. Empty brain right now.
4. Tossing and turning trying to sleep.
5. No item. I want my kitty back. 😔😭
Sorry I‘m not much fun lately. #HumpDayPost @MinDea

I have no idea how many hours I‘ve read for this readathon. All I know is that it‘s encouraged me to spend more time reading and that‘s a good thing. I‘m really enjoying this book although the protagonist has made me roll my eyes a few times!
#25inFive #readathon

This is a reread for me although this time around I listened to it on audiobook. This series is definitely comfort reading for me which is what I need right now. I forgot to set a timer to keep track of my #25inFive readathon total hours.
#cozymystery #audiobook

I‘m starting the #25inFive #readathon a little late but better late than never. Here are the two books I hope to read and we shall see how far I get. @Andrew65
Mr. Penumbra‘s 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan
Sugar And Iced by Jenn McKinlay

I've been silent for a few days because I had to let my cat Scratchy go. She was 16 years old and was suffering from arthritis and cancer. She was always such a fiesty little furball and lived life on her own terms. I loved her despite her sharp claws of kitty justice. She would also purr just for me. That's how I want to remember her. She will always be in my heart and I'll love her forever. But I miss her so very much.
#catsoflitsy