What an interesting book. "Rumours and power plays rule this school and that's just the parents." This novel focuses over involved parents, the pushback from their children and the impact it has on teaching. This one kept me turning pages.

Interesting whodunit it. Really great characters and I loved the Maine setting.

#litsylovesummerswap hit the mail today @Kdgordon88 and @rsteve388 . Thank you for organizing.

Stephanie Plum did not disappoint with this one. I enjoy her antics and the colorful cast of characters in her life.

I'm really enjoying this series on audiobook. The narrator does a great job. The characters are compelling and the mysteries are always interesting.

Great story. A real page turner and I enjoyed the 90's throwback to Blockbuster.

#lmpbc pick. Great read. Definite "YA" moments but there was a lot of originality in this story that kept it interesting.

This book is one hot tamale!!! I enjoyed the characters and storyline and the "open door" romance was off the charts.

Meh. The first half of the book was teenage angst. The second half was gory and unbelievable. The ending was not satisfying.

I did not realize this book was YA when I purchased it but I am glad that I did. I wish this body positive material had been available with I was a youth. I loved the mix of voices in these 16 different short stories that covered many different topics.

I'm jumping the gun as I'll be travelling tomorrow. Thank you so much @ReadingRachael - you totally spoiled me for the #litsylovesanimalsswap. The hedgehog is darling, I cannot wait to use the mug cozy and bowl covers and my daughter has claimed the straw! The book sounds wonderful and I cannot wait to visit Ren's Pets to choose some treats for my dog and cats. Thank you !!!!! @DinoMom

A breath of fresh air! Loved this take on magic. With a main villain named the Humdrum and a class of grumpy creatures called Numpties, how can you go wrong? What a great book.

Slow start but a very interesting account of a childhood spent bouncing back and forth between a game preserve in Botswana, Africa and Philadelphia, US. The last half of the book was my fav. I really enjoyed the I sight on Botswana's wildlife and culture.

Excellent romance. The perfect palate cleanser after my recent scary book. The characters were interesting and the steam was h.o.t. So glad I received this through the swoonathon swap. I will def read this author again.

This book was at times very spooky and atmospheric and at other times it left me shaking my head. It was a page turner but I'm not sure how I feel after finishing it. A spine tingler for sure but also mind bending at times.

This was an entertaining read with great characters. I did not realize it was part one of a duology. I look forward to picking up the second book.

Finished my #lmpbc pick for the newest round. Cannot wait to hear everyone's thoughts. I wanted to confirm - is @DinoMom shipping to @Tianarose and Tiana shipping to @michellelav , Michelle shipping to me and I'm giving to @DinoMom ?

Not bad for a cozy romance. The characters were interesting and the sleuthing was not too ridiculous. This is an #lmpbc pick and my fav part is reading other people's comments.

This was a smart mystery that kept me guessing. Lots of twists that I did not see coming. This is one of those books where you cannot say a lot without giving the plot away.
Potential trigger warning - this book is set during covid and it plays a big part in the story.

I was hooked from page 1. Best thriller I have read in ages.

@michellelav , @Tianarose , @DinoMom - my pics for lmpbc. Lemme know if any catch your eye. I will link.

@StayCurious - thank you for the awesome swoonathon package. I look forward to digging into the books and my daughter loved the treats. Happy Valentines! @kimmypete1

This book is described as a "chilling literary thriller." The only thing chilling about this book is that it's set in winter. It is also not a thriller, rather a study on the ways parents can really screw up their children. The ending left me asking myself "what have I just read?" Still unsure.

@BookwormAHN - Ashley! What a delight to receive your letter today. The valentine was such a sweet surprise and Grogu is my fav!!!

Unlike anything I have ever read. A stark look at humanity and ambition.

I've got mixed emotions on this book. It is not chronological and at times I found this a bit confusing. Some parts were really interesting and others felt really long and drawn out. The good parts were really good but not enough for me to highly recommend the book.

Sweet Valley High!

@DinoMom and I are very excited to host our very first swap. Please share :)

@MidnightBookGirl , @kimmypete1 - my #swoonathon swap hits the mail to @StayCurious tomorrow

Could not put this one down. Loved this coming of age adventure story and is 4 main characters. This is one of those books that will stay with me.

Thanks for the tag @DebbieGrillo
1. Rarely - I prefer my first gen Kindle.
2. I have an old school Kindle and I've been considering an update for ages as I would like to have a light option.

What about you - @StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego , @PurpleyPumpkin , @BeeMagical

@eggs

What an interesting book! A non fiction account of a mysterious beast that terrorized a small town in Labrador in the late 1800's. The author travels into the Labrador wilderness to the now deserted town to explore. Enjoyed his descriptions of travelling through the wild places and his exploration of folklore from the area. The end was spine tingling.

This is a prime example of book timing for me. Picked it up last year and it did not hold my attention. Picked it back up recently and was captivated. A vivid story about an abandoned child and her connection with the marsh where she lived. Biscuit approves. #catsoflitsy

Thanks for the tag @DinoMom . @Eggs
1. Goodreads goal of 90 books.
2. Redefine
3. Tagged book - I'm only on page 2 so no comment yet.

Wanna play @BeeMagical , @PurpleyPumpkin

Great, great book. I can see why it is getting a lot of buzz. Loved the outdoor setting. The characters are real and raw and I did not expect the ending.

Did not realize this was a cozy when I chose it. I thought it was going to be a spooky book. For a cozy, it was pretty good!

@DinoMom - thank you for the wonderful #bestof2021 swap package. I love everything! Happy New Year my friend!

@candority - I was naughty and opened my package early and I haven't transferred the pics over to my new phone yet ,- tee hee.

Not bad. I enjoyed a couple of the twists in the book but found the main character hard to like.

Awesome upcoming swap. See @kimmypete1 and @MidnightBookGirl for link.

My top reads for this year. Most memorable were : How to be a good creature, Beartown, Us against you, Little Fires Everywhere and Into the Drowning Deep.

Kelley Armstrong is an auto buy author for me. She never disappoints and this book is no exception. Romance, mystery and ghost story all rolled into one.

Predictable.

What an excellent read! Powerful and thought provoking.

@MaleficentBookDragon - thank you for organizing the jalabokaflod book swap. My swap partner spoiled me and I cannot wait to tuck into these books!! Merry Christmas @BookishTrish !!!

#litsylove Christmas Swap - @rsteve388 - thank you for organizing this swap. I Love my package! The bookmarks are hilarious, the magnets are useful and unique and the stickers were fantastic! Merry Christmas @TheKidUpstairs and thank you ♡♡

@StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego - thank you for organizing the #poutinepenls stocking swap. I Love my stocking ♡♡♡

I really enjoyed this collaboration! Although nothing like the Three Pines series the plot was engrossing and the characters were easy to root for. I loved the guest appearances of Gamache and Three Pines.

If The Fates Allow - what a great short story. I wanted to know more! Also, I am now craving jello salad.

1. Reading Christmas books in December, all of the #litsy holiday swaps.
2. Snowmen at Night - a beautifully illustrated children's book I love rereading with my kiddo.
3. Diving into a new book on Christmas day.

Wanna play @DinoMom , @DebbieGrillo , @AmyG , @Soubhiville

@ozma.of.oz

Not book related but I thought I would post in case anyone needs a laugh to brighten their Monday. We had a costume competition at my work Christmas party. This was my costume.