The sign of a good book: shedding of tears.
Best way to start my holidays was by finishing this book, in bed, with my coffee, and my cat.
Through the story of the Marsh Girl, not only do we get to feel and smell the marsh and all the amazing creatures, big and small that inhabit trance, but our heart strings are pulled as we yearn for the survival and need for love of one lonely girl/woman.

Read it friends!

Two books that deal with trying to fix the “mistakes” of the past, each unique in their own way.

Life after Life is a subtle story about what you would change if you could be re-born.

Midnight Library is the book I recommend to everyone and reminds you how precious this life can be. No regrets on this one.

If I was an English teacher, I would ask students to do a study on these two books.

It‘s officially Christmas in our house and this is the newest addition to our decorations. I 💜 ⛄️!!

When life gives you 🍋, buy more books.

I‘m sure I heard a wise philosopher say this😉.

Just some book therapy to give me something to look forward to while I deal with life over the next several months.

Which should I start? I‘m leaning toward the tagged book…

No better way to finish this gem of a book written by my colleague than sipping coffee in my backyard with my favourite flowers starting to bloom.
I was anticipating an easy, breezy summer romance. I was not expecting to take an emotional journey through love, loss, and finding oneself perfectly balanced with sarcastic humour. I will not wait so long to read her 2nd and 3rd books! #readitfriends #makeintoamovie

#weekendvibes Started this light summer read and it‘s already pulling me in with the romantic tension intermixed with a good amount of humour.

It was a week of finishing things. Finished Cloud Cuckoo Land, review to follow but ❤️❤️. And finished a #knitting 🧶 project for a friend, which is another 💜💜. I‘d likely re-read/knit both because they both turned out amazingly!

Summer reading is all set!

Beautiful holiday Monday to enjoy the sunshine and some relaxation.

So strikingly true. Doerr has an amazing way with words. 💜

An extra hour means I get a little more of this.

A truly moving story about two sisters separated at birth. I couldn‘t put the book done by the end!

Although at times funny, and I can see some of the truths about medical education and medical practice the author is trying to make, overall the #satire was too much for me. Maybe this means satires aren‘t for me?? 🤷‍♀️

This was my #blinddatewithabook pick from Valentine‘s day. I was initially disappointed since I don‘t really do teen or fantasy.

BUT, I was was pleasantly surprised. I was riveted. I found myself rooting for Mare and trying to figure out her love triangle. And I did not predict that ending.

Looks like I need to get my hands on the rest of the series. 😀

Best used book sale find ever!! 😀😀😀🤩 I didn‘t even realize what I had until I cracked it open this weekend.

This was my first Murakami and it was a delight. At some point you realize this is more than just a love story and it just pulls you in until you can‘t stop. I think a some rereads are needed to fully understand all that this book offers.

This book is definitely keeping my interest.
Discovered a new little piece of heaven here in NB, watching the tide come in, flipping some pages, sipping some coffee.

Looks like I‘m not going anywhere while kitty gets her snuggle in. This is a good opportunity to get some reading in.
Loving this book so far!

Because it really is good to the last drop.
Too funny not to share
😂😂 😹🥛

Susan Cain tries to explain how introverts can and should fit into the world that can‘t stop talking. What started as an empowering look at the cultural underpinnings behind these two personalities types and the physiological reasons why introverts respond to stimuli in the way we do, turned into a self-help book of how introverts can prepare for the extroverted world.
I want to know: why can‘t extroverts learn to live in an introverted world?

Not surprising, I‘m an introvert. Susan Cain starts her book with some good insight into how we may feel living in the world of the extrovert ideal. There‘s a lot I can relate and I was particularly interested in the biological basis for personality types.

This book is validating me and allowing me to accept my introversion in an extroversion world. I‘m loving it!

Three of my favourite things: coffee, a book, and the cat...all in bed on a lazy morning.

This is a quirky read. It‘s light and funny and the mystery keeps me guessing. Hoping to finish his today so I‘ll let you know if it‘s good to the last drop.

Some of the things I love: my cat and reading my book.
It‘s taken me awhile to get into this book, but now I know what all the fuss is about. It truly is an epic, weaving together stories and loves.

I‘m not sure this is accurate (but maybe because i‘m questioning this it is??). But I‘ll take the compliment that I‘m exceptionally bright 😂😂. Thank you random quiz.

It wasn‘t intentional to start reading this book in Vancouver while on a work trip...but I did. And then I realized it starts in Vancouver. Hello mountains! Hello new book! I think I‘m going to like this one.

Is it weird that this book and my last book, The Handmaid‘s Tail, both contain this Latin saying??
Don‘t let the bastards get you down.

Maybe this should be my life motto for awhile...

I can play along. Thanks for the questions @slategreyskies

It‘s still hump day for me, so better late then never!
1. Where I used to live had the most beautiful fall colours.
2. I fly by the seat of my pants
3. Dark
4. Thankfully none,
5. The flashlight I used to look under the couch for kitty‘s toys 😹😹

#humpday

My husband always knows what to say to make me smile: the other day he said “All I want to do is sit on the patio, wearing all your knitted goods, reading the book you recommended”.
#hesakeeper
I‘d also highly recommend this book!

I know I‘m always behind all you other Littens because #ireadsoslow, but I always like reading books that win awards because they almost never fail to disappoint. Who wants to come to the bookstore with me this weekend?

#socksunday Nothing beats a bit of reading on this rainy, foggy, 🇨🇦 thanksgiving Sunday!
Really enjoying this book, as much as you can enjoy a story about a world that is so messed up.
Also, these are my weekend socks, when my feet do t need to be stuffed into shoes all day.

#confession I'm Canadian 🇨🇦 and this is my first Atwood. I remember feeling intimidated by her language back in my younger years. Now I regret waiting so long to delve into her books.

Unlike my cat, who I absolutely adore, this book was a "meh". It did keep me turning pages, which I enjoyed. But I didn't find the writing particularly compelling and I pretty much guessed the ending by the ending. Still a pick, though, mostly because I like a book that makes me read past my bedtime.

I'm finishing this book this morning with coffee in bed. It's been a long time since I've had the luxury of doing this. I'm going to milk it for all it's worth. I'll save my comments on the book for later....

Read this review, this morning. Based on the true story of these conjoined twins, this novel sounds completely heartbreaking as it exposes how humanity treats those with different abilities. Thanks #Science, I will read.

On what is the first day of school for many, social media feeds are filled with "first day of grade ...!" for all the cutest, smartest children. (Not litsy!!) And so this sentiment from Rachel strikes a particularly true cord with me today. I have no children going to school today. But I would if I could.

A little bit of #audioknitting on this labour day holiday. Love the narrator/author. This book is full of tidbits of truth about life. Loving it! Here's hoping I can finish this shawl so I'm justified to buy more yarn...

I wanted something that required no brain power or emotional energy to read...this passes. But I was also pretty much annoyed with the Jane the entire time. Every chapter started with "how do I get pack to my real life?". If you're a Jane Austen addict and you wake up to find yourself in Jane Austen time, shouldn't you be at least moderately excited?
A few good lines through the book but overall, just a "meh".

Not a bad way to spend the morning. Kitty approves. What should I read first?

After a week full of irritating drama at work and having to play mind games with colleagues, this quote rings particularly true. #cantwealljustbefriends?

When it's foggy and rainy and the brain has quit for the day, a bubble bath with a light book is in order.
No books were harmed in the making of this photo.

1. Cafe...with coffee
2. Fictional character...maybe lisbeth salander? She's something might fierce, which I'm not, so maybe it'd be cool.
3. Always always cry.
4. 1000+pgs of history...I really like history.
5. NEVER read the back blurb...some of the books I've most enjoyed were because I was blown away about a realization that was given away on the back cover. #room #roots
#bookishwouldyourather

Anthoey Doerr brings beauty to one of the worst periods in our history. Little by little we learn how French Marie-Laure survives despite her blindness and perhaps because of her inner resilience; we yearn with the German Werner for something other than war. Interspersed, is the mystery of the diamond and it's magical powers. Doerr leaves us with the a sort of closure that only war brings. Amidst the tears (they were real), beauty still remains.

Today's reading spot, enjoying the day off, the water, the wind, and this book. It takes a special author to weave together multiple stories with language that pulls at the heart strings. For those that haven't read this year, please move it to the top of you TBR!!

I always like it when I read someone's review and think "man, I need to read this book"! And then scroll to the "to-read" icon to find out I already added it to my TBR list.
Anyone else experience this?
Validation can also be experienced when the kitty plays in the bag my husband repeatably told me to put away. I left it there for a reason. Obviously.

We're having a lazy day today. At least the kitty agrees this is a good idea.
I'm really enjoying this book. The layers of stories draw me in and hopping back and forth in time makes me curious how we got from point A to B.....let the lazy day continue so I'll find out. Think I need some food first...

Yesterday, the hubs and I took a day for just the two of us, something we haven't done in a really really long time. We took a ferry to an island and explored. Amazing! We found a quiet spot to watch the tide come in and I pulled out the book. Nothing beats the gentle crash of waves in the background.

#fact

When we knew we were moving (to the city I work in...yay, no more 1.5hr commute!), my husband told me I had to move my books. As soon as I had possession of the new place, I faithfully lugged up all my books to my new apartment, a little at a time, each day, for a week. I'm paper books all the way!
FYI...books and yarn were the first thing into the apartment...pretty good start, eh?
#6666giveaway @Booksandcooks