Hey, @laurenslibrary and anyone else who might find this helpful - a post about the #SelfCare apps I use to help me with my Anxiety and Depression.
1st row: meditation and two apps to help me get through Anxiety. 2nd row: Woebot chats with me using Cognitive Behavioral tools to help me reframe things, and 2 mood tracking apps. 3rd row: A soothing sounds app, and 2 calming games to play for distraction.
#mentalhealth #apps

1. No. Here‘s an unpopular opinion: I don‘t really like Halloween. I don‘t like being scared. Don‘t hate me, Litsy!
2. No. See above answer.
3. I would like to get a wreath of fall leaves for my front door.
4. Will do! #WondrousWednesday @Eggs

In this case it was my mug of chocolate almond tea on my Kindle cover in the first attempt at a pic of a relaxing morning reading. My Kindle is fine! Take 2: my iPad and iced tea in a covered cup. That was after I cleaned up everything and threw my robe and pajamas in the wash! I‘m still waiting on the relaxing bit to show up. 🙃☕️🥤
#JustCallMeSpilly #ereading #tea #reallife

I'm setting this romance aside for now. The heroine and her overly dramatic behavior are riding on my last nerve. I guess I prefer the drama in a story to come from the plot and not the MC. 🤔🤷‍♀️ #romance

“I don‘t know what the world is coming to these days, with young girls reading stories instead of good, honest sermons. I don‘t hold with it and never did. I‘d rather have a coven o‘ witches in the village than a book society to addle the minds of our young girls. And I hear they‘ve got their hands on a romance!”
#romance #romantsy

I found this graphic novel today and am looking forward to reading it. From what I‘ve seen so far, I think this story is going to reflect my own childhood struggles with Anxiety. 💜
#graphicnovel #middlegrade #anxiety

Day7 #7Days7Covers #CoverCrush #Day7
Post one cover you love each day for 7 days with no explanation. Everyone is welcome to play. I had a lot of fun! ☺️

Day6 #7Days7Covers #CoverCrush #Day6
Post one cover you love a day for 7 days with no explanation. Anyone is welcome to play!

Day5 #7Days7Covers #CoverCrush #Day5
Post 7 covers you love over 7 days with no explanation. Tag someone new each day. Would you like to play @Ash.on.the.line

Day4 #7Days7Covers #CoverCrush #Day4
Post a cover you love each day for 7 days without an explanation. Tag someone new each day. Would you like to play @bookishlyblessed

Day3 #7Days7Covers #CoverCrush #Day3
Post 7 covers you love in 7 days no explanation needed. Tag someone new each day.
Would you like to play @RestlessFickleBookHoarder

Day2 #7Days7Covers #CoverCrush #Day2
Post 7 covers in 7 days with no explanation. Tag someone new each day.
Would you like to play @catebutler ☺️

Day1 #7Days7Covers #CoverCrush #Day1
Post a cover you love each day for 7 days. No explanation needed. Tag someone new every day.
Thanks to @SW-T for the tag.
Would you like to play @VioletBramble

1. I live in the U.S. and have visited Mexico when I was little.
2. Coastline. I love the water!
3. Maine, Prince Edward Island, and England.
4. Anne Of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery.
#WondrousWednesday @Eggs 👋

A qoute I'm trying to remember every day.
#FocusOnThePresent #lightnovel

1. I just want to read more. I have a bad habit of not letting myself read because I don‘t think I deserve to. I‘m stopping myself from doing the one thing that makes me happy. I need to change this.
2. I want to continue to make healthy lifestyle choices, turn the spare room into a library, and start journaling again.
#Two4Tuesday @TheSpineView

Better late than never! #WondrousWednesday @Eggs
1. A Bear Called Paddington by Michael Bond.
2. Tagged above. It‘s not out yet but there‘s a collection of Nathan W. Pyle comics coming out in November. His comics are hilarious! 😂
3. I love the Lockwood & Co series.
4. Cinnamon toast with butter.
5. Since I‘m late I tag anyone who wants to play.

It‘s a pleasant, sunny afternoon all to myself. I‘m listening to classical music. I have two books waiting for me on my end table along with a bottle of water and a couple of cute stuffies. There‘s also a piece of chocolate! I hope everyone has a nice afternoon! 💖
#WhatsOnMyEndTable #AfternoonReading #mystery #romance

This was such a cute, fun read! Slothilda is keeping it real as she struggles between healthy, productive habits and being an introverted sloth. Her dog, Peanut, is especially cute!
#humor #comics

1. Tagged. I felt like an inspirational romance.
2. Staying home. Reading and resting.
3. Soft serve vanilla back in the days when I could eat dairy.
4. Nope. I appreciate those that do!
5. On it!
#FriYayIntro @howjessreads

Emma has come to Italy to heal from a relationship betrayal only to stumble into the arms of handsome billionaire Matteo. Neither wants a relationship or to be hurt ever again but their attraction is too strong to deny. Soon hearts are softened and love takes root. I really enjoyed watching the couple work through their troubles and take a chance at love.
#ebook #romance #Harlequin

Afternoon reading. I‘m really enjoying this story.
#Kindle #HarlequinRomance #romance

Congratulations @Megabooks on your milestone! That‘s amazing! Thank you for this wonderful giveaway and chance to win.
The Bookish Life Of Nina Hill is my favorite book so far. #25Etsy #giveaway

Who else took advantage of Barnes & Noble‘s member‘s sale? This girl did! And I got this nifty tote bag, too! 🙋🏻‍♀️📚
#BarnesNoble #bookhaul #booktote

I never really mind having to update my computer because that gives me time to read. I‘ve been craving romance lately so I started reading this Harlequin Romance I found on my Kindle. I hope I haven‘t forfeited my Litsy card by admitting I like Harlequin books! ☺️💻
#techupdates #kindle #harlequinromance #romance

1. I like to read any time I can and always try to take a book with me wherever I go.
2. I really like spending a bit of time after breakfast to read and digest in my cozy spot in the living room. I also listen to audiobooks at bedtime.
#Two4Tuesday @TheSpineView

A day late but I‘m still playing!
1. Total indoor person. I prefer looking at nature through a window. Or when I‘m in my car.
2. Unsweetened iced tea! Cherry Coke Zero is runner up.
3. I wanted to pick a number of fictional places but I‘ll go with Paddington‘s London.
4. Purple.
5. Yep!
#FriYayIntro @howjessreads

This was an awesome book! I could relate to Nina and her desire to be alone and read, as well as her struggle with Anxiety. I think this may be the best book I‘ve read this year.
#fiction #booklover #mcwithanxiety

1. I‘m really enjoying the Lockwood & Co. series on audiobook.
2. My Dad had a nickname that only he called me but I prefer to leave it to the past. A friend called me “Lor” and I hated it.
3. Breadsticks!
4. I want to stay home and read.
5. Only English. I used to know Spanish.
#FriYayIntro @howjessreads 👋

Guess where I went? Yep, Niagara Falls City in New York! I haven‘t been on a vacation in years. The husband and I went for our anniversary and saw the sights, got wet, and bought souvenirs. It was fun but I was definitely glad to come home. What can I say? I‘m a homebody! I wasn‘t able to get much reading done. #vacation #NiagaraFalls #NotInABarrel 😁

📚Death In The Clouds by Agatha Christie.

🎬Snakes On A Plane.

🎶Fly Away by Lenny Kravitz.

#ManicMonday @JoScho

1. Tagged above. This is my favorite in the Thursday Next series.
2. My first love is crunchy but I try to be an Equal Opportunity Cheeto Eater! 🤤😃
3. Sunrise. Everything seems fresh and hopeful.
4. Bathroom remodel.
5. Kindergarten! Yes, it counts!
#FriyayIntro Thanks for the tag @howjessreads

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