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Soubhiville

Soubhiville

Joined May 2016

(She/her) Books, pets, and tea, my favorite things. My top genres are literary and historical fiction and big fat fantasies. 😊📚
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Gold Fame Citrus: A Novel | Claire Vaye Watkins
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I found this at a library book sale at some point and it‘s made a few moves with me. Tried to start it today, but within a few pages I could tell it‘s not for me. Oh well, on to the next book.📚

Cathythoughts Great cover though … 7h
vlwelser I felt the same about this one. 6h
Hooked_on_books I was not a fan of this one and fully support this bail! 42m
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Conjure Women: A Novel | Afia Atakora
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I thought this was a well written story of two enslaved women and their community through the beginning of the civil war and beyond into abolition times.

May Belle and her daughter Rue are midwives, but also know plant medicine and are healers. Some people refer to them as Conjure Women.

The cover and spine caught my eye, and I‘m glad, the inside is just as good!

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Gemina | Arnie Kaufman
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Thank you @Jas16 for sending me the whole series of Illuminae books. These editions are gorgeous! I do love the sound of Like Happiness too, what a great bonus. I‘m not sure which to dive into first. Thank you my friend 🙂📚🩷.

lil1inblue The Illuminae series is so great! 🤩 2d
Jas16 Absolutely my pleasure! 2d
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The Giant's House: A Romance | Elizabeth McCracken
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What a strange and bittersweet book. The friendships Peggy formed with James and his family were complicated and her emotional attachment to them strikes multiple chords.

In not sure if I‘ve ever read about a 8 foot tall person unless it was in fantasy. This really felt like historical fiction, I would believe it if told it were based on a true story.

@AmyG I feel like you might enjoy this one.

March‘s #bookspin

AmyG I have this somewhere. Ha, have to find it. Thank you! And now I am wondering if I‘ve read it. 🤣 (edited) 5d
Yenya1954 I‘ve put this on my TBR list. 5d
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 5d
Soubhiville @AmyG @Yenya1954 it was my first by the author. I‘m interested in more by her. 5d
jlhammar I‘ve had this on my shelf for years - must get to it! I loved 4d
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Very Scary | Tony Johnston
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This weekend I walked a new-to-me trail which took me by a library with adorable reading statues out in front. Cute right? Well Sietje and my aunt‘s dog Wall-E (who you can see in the background) did not find them cute. They refused to pose with them, Sietje wouldn‘t go anywhere near this one, and Wall-E barked at them. Oh well, I enjoyed them. 😹🐶🤷‍♀️

JanuarieTimewalker13 Omg, what a great name for a dog!!! Wall-E!! I loved that movie and the character!! 7d
Tamra I can totally see mine barking at them! 😆 7d
marleed 😛😛 7d
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Ruthiella Adorable little statue! I used to have a dog who would lunge and growl at lawn deer. 😂 (edited) 6d
Yenya1954 Cute statue. I think Zoey would bark at it also! 5d
Soubhiville @Yenya1954 I bet she would! 5d
Gissy 😍📖👌 5d
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I borrowed this audio for #naturalitsy. I thought it was well written and contained a wealth of knowledge about how human civilization evolved around water, the issues we‘ve caused by overusing and polluting, and a discussion of how we can change our habits and laws in order to fix the looming water shortage crisis that will arise if we do nothing.

I really appreciate that the author included extensive solutions and hope that this can be fixed.

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Illuminae | Amie Kaufman, Jay Kristoff
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My topics bookclub‘s theme for March is “written in an unusual format” and this was the first thing that came to mind. I‘ve seen reviews of it here with pics of its set up. Very different!

It‘s a fast paced scifi, with letters, text messages, military reports, lots of redacted documents, transcripts of video footage, and more. I think it might be YA. I really liked it.

Sietje was cozy on the couch this morning 😁🐶💜.

UwannaPublishme Aww Sietje! ❤️ 1w
Jas16 If you don‘t have the sequels I would be happy to send them to you. 1w
BethM I devoured this one! 1w
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Soubhiville @Jas16 I don‘t have them. That‘s really sweet of you. I would like to read them. ☺️ 1w
Captivatedbybooks Omg im in love with that cute wittle face! 1w
Hooked_on_books It looks like Sietje‘s saying, “Momma, the book‘s touching my leg!” She‘s so cute! 1w
Soubhiville @Hooked_on_books I think that may be exactly what she‘s saying. She‘s a good sport though. 1w
sarahbarnes 😍😍😍 1w
dabbe Sietje! 🤩🖤🐾🖤🤩 1w
Jas16 They went out in the mail today. 1w
Soubhiville Thank you @Jas16 ! I‘ll keep an eye out for them. 1w
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I‘m not sure why this drew me, except maybe morbid curiosity about the end of Hefner‘s life? I watched some of the reality show back when it was Holly and Kendra, but knew nothing of the later years and honestly was surprised he ever got married.

I‘m glad Crystal felt comfortable telling her story, and can only hope the more stories like these are told that maybe fewer women will fall into patterns and situations like this.

Kappadeemom Okay, gotta ask…did she really love him? Back in the day, I was mad that he didn‘t marry Holly 😂 (Now I‘m glad she escaped!) 2w
The_Book_Ninja @Kappadeemom of course she loved him😏 2w
Soubhiville @Kappadeemom @The_Book_Ninja well… it didn‘t sound like love to me. It sounded like resignation. That she was willing to use sex transactionally to secure a home and privileges, even though she wasn‘t happy with her situation. She says she “cared for him…” and was concerned about his wellbeing in his final years. 🤷‍♀️ (edited) 2w
The_Book_Ninja @Soubhiville of course, that was a “yeah right” emoji attempt 😂 2w
Soubhiville @The_Book_Ninja I assumed it was😉 2w
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Illuminae | Amie Kaufman, Jay Kristoff
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Tomorrow is #bookspin day! My March list is ready. I‘ve started the tagged already for bookclub, I wonder what else @TheAromaofBooks will pick?!

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 2w
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My Favorite Authors | Thomas Costley
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It‘s March #AuthorAMonth readers! Time to pick up something by Jane Harper. What are you hoping to read?

Now may be a good time to update your Google form tracking your #AAM reads. You may either track your books monthly on the form or once at the end of the year, it makes no difference to me. If you want to start the form now, here is the link to do so:

https://forms.gle/3N5rn4hdF86TXvUFA

All the rules and prize info are on the form.

Soubhiville Reminder to keep the email you get once you start your form, you will need it in order to update throughout the year, or you can wait and fill the whole thing out in December if you‘re keeping track of your books along the way. Your already started form should be available to edit in your Google Drive as well. ⬇️ 2w
Soubhiville #AuthorAMonth is a no-pressure challenge in which we read books by a voted on author each month. Read as many or as few as you like. 2w
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Laughterhp I‘m hoping to read the Lost Man this month! It‘s the only Jane Harper I haven‘t read! 2w
staci.reads The only one of hers I haven't read is The Lost Man, so The Lost Man it will be! 2w
gossamerchild I'm trying The Dry. I haven't read anything by her, so I'm excited! 2w
RebelReader I‘m planning to read The Lost Man and The Survivors. Those are the two I haven‘t read of hers. 2w
Jess I started Force of Nature today. Looking forward to seeing what Aaron Falk is up to. 2w
BarkingMadRead The Survivors 2w
Bookzombie I believe I have 3 of hers that I haven‘t read. I‘m going to start with Exiles to catch up with Aaron Falk. Then maybe also read The Survivors and The Lost Man. 2w
Melismatic Another totally new to me author! Planning on starting with The Dry 💖 2w
TheSpineView I need to check what is available at the library. I think I want to read The Dry. 2w
CatLass007 I checked out The Dry from the library. 2w
Pageturner1 finishing up february author. then on to march!! 😁 2w
LeeRHarry I have read all of her books and I‘d definitely start with her debut The Dry if you can. 2w
tpixie @LeeRHarry thanks! 2w
Zuhkeeyah @LeeRHarry Thanks for the recommendation. Just borrowed it from the library. 2w
Texreader Currently The Lost Man (thanks to you!!) and The Dry. 2w
DHill I‘ll be reading 2w
AmyG I just listened to Force of Nature (started a little early). I am going to try to read another one. 2w
Caryl @LeeRHarry - Glad to hear this! I just checked out The Dry from the library. 2w
Texreader @Gilly18 — This is the #authoramonth challenge I told you about. I‘ve loved being introduced to new authors over the years. Some so so, but I‘ve found some new favorites too! Littens (people on litsy) vote every year for the authors and @Soubhiville has been our marvelous host. 2w
Soubhiville ☺️ thanks @Texreader ! Hi @Gilly18 ! 2w
Yenya1954 I have enjoyed all of her books. The Dry is a great book to begin with 1w
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Gilda has anxiety and depression, and this book is from her point of view. She finds a flyer about a therapy group and goes to a church to get more info, and accidentally accepts a job there as a receptionist/ office staffer. And then finds out the previous woman in her position died mysteriously.

This is funny even though it gets dark. It doesn‘t shy away from the dirty gritty things depression can put one through. But it‘s also hopeful. *CWs!

dabbe 🖤🐾🖤 3w
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The Body in Question | Jill Ciment
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Ann Patchett recently recommended this on her bookshop‘s social media account. It‘s a short novel about a court case, from the point of view of Juror C2, who we learn towards the end of the book is named Hannah. Patchett admires the author‘s ability to weave intricate stories with few words, and I have to agree. Even though it‘s short, it has a lot to say.

The story ends up being more about Hannah‘s life and feelings than the actual court case.

AvidReader25 I kept thinking about how “The Body” in the title changed throughout the book. First the victim, then F17, then her husband. I loved that. 3w
Soubhiville @avidreader and the bodies in the anatomy lab too. 🙂 3w
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The Past is Red | Catherynne M. Valente
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Caught Igor mid yawn, lol!

I really liked this novella! Tetley lives in Garbagetown, which is a floating community built of trash after humans have allowed our environmental damage to deplete the ice caps, flooding the entirety of earth.

Obviously dystopian, it‘s comprised of a short story that was previously published in an anthology, “The Future is Blue,” and the second titular part.

A quick enjoyable (dark) read.

AmyG Ha, Igor! 🙌🏻 3w
Jari-chan Great picture 😸😸 3w
Aimeesue I enjoyed this one. Tetley was a great character! 3w
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dabbe 🖤🐾🖤 3w
LeahBergen 😆😆 So cute! 3w
ShelleyBooksie Igor ♡♡ 3w
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My other new art acquisition! 🤩🪼

This was a fun short scifi mystery that takes place on Jupiter, which future humans have colonized after ruining Earth. It‘s a Sherlock style murder investigation, except the main characters are women, and the body is missing. I believe book 2 was just published, and I will probably pick it up.

Crazeedi Got your note, I'll write soon! 4w
TheBookHippie Love the jellyfish!!! 4w
Bklover Love your new art! (The cow too) 4w
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UwannaPublishme Cool! 🪼 4w
CBee Love the new art ♥️ Thanks also for the sweet card! 4w
Bookwomble Love the painting 💜🪼💜 4w
Eyelit Love that art! Where did you get it? 3w
Soubhiville @Eyelit my friends who are moving to Puerto Rico let me choose a couple paintings from their collection. He is an artist and every show he did over the last 15 years or so, he would come home with a piece of someone else‘s art. 🙂 3w
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This wasn‘t for me… at another time I would have liked it I think. It‘s about Paul, who can shapeshift, and uses his abilities to become a woman to have multiple and wild sexploits.

Pictured with my new cow art. Some friends of mine are moving and I got to choose a couple paintings from their eclectic art collection. ❤️🐮

BkClubCare LOVE the 🐄 COW! 4w
Leftcoastzen Nice cow! 4w
TheBookHippie So cute! 4w
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UwannaPublishme Love this cow! Especially the blue nose! 💙 4w
dabbe #hailthebail! 🤩🤩🤩 4w
Bookwormjillk Love the color combo in that cow art 4w
Yenya1954 Did your friend paint the cow? 4w
Soubhiville @Yenya1954 no… Jill and Jason often adopted art at the shows where he sold his metal work. They are only taking their favorites, so I got to choose a couple of paintings they weren‘t taking. 4w
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The Revisioners | Margaret Wilkerson Sexton
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Multiple time lines follow several members of a family. In 1924 Josephine is a landowner who escaped enslavement. We hear her story as a child working with her parents and also as an adult running her own farm.
In 2017 Ava, Josephine‘s granddaughter, has decided to take the position of caregiver to her other elderly grandmother, who is white. Ava and her son King move in and have to adapt to Martha‘s fall into dementia.
Complicated, emotional.

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My Favorite Authors | Thomas Costley
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Hello #AuthorAMonth readers! We‘ve got about a week left in February with Lauren Groff. I hope you‘ve been enjoying your time with her.

March‘s author is Jane Harper. It might be a good time to place your library hold or order. 📚❤️🙂

Have a great week!

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Crazeedi Great writer 4w
Bklover Enjoying The Vaster Wilds! 4w
Morr_Books I'm ready for March! 4w
TheSpineView Thanks for the reminder. 4w
tpixie @Soubhiville thanks 😊 4w
CatLass007 I haven‘t gotten to the Lauren Groff book I had chosen. I‘ve felt pressured all month to get everything done before the end of the month. And that pressure is self-imposed. Plus February, even in a leap year, is a short month. Not enough time to get everything done that I want to do. But I am looking forward to Dry by Jane Harper. (edited) 4w
Soubhiville @CatLass007 no worries! It‘s not important to read every author, it‘s only important to enjoy what you can and do read. 😊 4w
CatLass007 @Soubhiville Thank you. 4w
Bookzombie I‘m currently about 50 pages into 4w
Yenya1954 I have really enjoyed Jane Harper‘s novels! I‘m looking forward to reading another one. 4w
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Mehso-so

I just finished this for a bookclub, otherwise I don‘t think I would have gotten all the way through.

Don‘t read this without looking into content warnings if you care about those- very graphic descriptions of a lot of unpleasant situations.

Had I looked at previous reviews I would have known to expect more of a biography of Sandra, who has had a difficult life in so many ways. The cleaning itself is included, but takes a back seat. Intense.

UwannaPublishme Oh my! 😬 1mo
BarbaraBB I was fascinated by that cleaning and the hoarders. A kind of guilty pleasure I guess 🤦🏻‍♀️ 1mo
ShelleyBooksie Sounds like a good audio book. 1mo
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Full disclosure that I‘m rating this only based on the first 3 stories… I‘m just not in a short story mood right now. I did really like the first two though. I have enjoyed all of the Lauren Groff I‘ve read, and I expect I may return to this at some point. #AuthorAMonth

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I‘ve seen this compared many times to Daisy Jones and the Six, and while it has a similar topic and is written in a similar format, it‘s a very different story.
I liked this one better, as it feels more important. Opal shines as an oddball character I really related to.

I was planning on using the photo of Sietje sleeping with the book, but then Venkman got all dramatic and supermodelesque and I had to add him 🙂.
#doublespin for February.

Soubhiville This is the second Book of the Month (used- I‘m not a subscriber) book that has fallen apart on me- the binding cracked completely off at the back cover. They really scrimp on the quality lately, huh? 1mo
MaureenMc I just finished this book, too! I thought it was very well done. 1mo
dabbe 🖤🐾🐾🖤 1mo
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 🐾❤️📚 1mo
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 1mo
Melismatic I agree! Liked this far more than Daisy Jones! 💖 1mo
PaperbackPirate 😻😍 1mo
Creadnorthey When will this be made into a movie or Amazon miniseries? DJ+6 took relatively no time… hmmm 1mo
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@UwannaPublishme you are so sweet! Thank you for the book, journal, bookmarks and stickers, and this adorable squishy soft creature Squishmallow! It arrived today and made me so warm and fuzzy. Thank you for thinking of me. (The kisses are out of reach of the fur-kids, I‘m enjoying those as well.)

It‘s been a very long time since I‘ve read poetry, I‘m looking forward to seeing what Kingsolver‘s is like!

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 💚💚💚 1mo
Yenya1954 You have an awesome group of friends ❣️❣️ 1mo
Hooked_on_books That green critter looks delightfully squishable! 😍 1mo
UwannaPublishme Hope your fur-kids won‘t mind another squishy reading companion over there. 😉💚 1mo
Jari-chan That Squishy Thingy is so cute! 😍😍 1mo
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I‘m reading The Final Revival of Opal and Nev, and Venkman gives me a little blep face. 🐈‍⬛🖤

I do often have to try to read around his head. Totally normal, right?

Eyelit I love the expression on his face! (I also loved that book, how are you liking it?) 1mo
Soubhiville @Eyelit it‘s really good so far! 1mo
Hooked_on_books Definitely normal. Lately Bindi‘s been trying to make me read around her head or licking my neck while I‘m reading. Gotta love our critters! 1mo
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Ruthiella Totally normal! 😹 1mo
UwannaPublishme 😹😹😹 1mo
RaeLovesToRead Oh haiiii 😸 1mo
Leftcoastzen So cute! I have Nacho as my reading buddy, so far no blocking moves !😸 1mo
Jari-chan Flem! 😸😸😸 1mo
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The Immortalists | Chloe Benjamin
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I loved this! One of my bookclubs chose it for February and I‘m so glad!

4 young siblings visit a fortune teller who can predict the date of one‘s death. They each learn their dates, and decide to never discuss what they learned. Each is affected by the knowledge in a different way, and the author writes about each of them in turn.

An interesting view on mortality and morality and what might be the important things in a life. Loved it!

Soubhiville Lots of content warnings though! Look them up if you need them. 1mo
keithmalek Cute doggie! 1mo
AmyG This was a wonderful book. 1mo
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dabbe Sietje! 🖤🐾🖤 (I hope I spelled it correctly! 🤩) 1mo
Gissy Still in my tbr...waiting for me🙄
Sietje is so cute! 🐕 ❤️❤️❤️❤️
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Soubhiville @dabbe yep, you nailed the spelling! Good job it‘s a tricky name! She wasn‘t thrilled I woke her for another book photo. “Aw mum, do you have to?” 1mo
Mimi28 Sounds interesting 🤔 Hi Sietje!! 1mo
Leftcoastzen I remember really liking it too!🐶 1mo
BennettBookworm I remember LOVING this, yes 1mo
UwannaPublishme Sietje looks so relaxed. I must follow her example 😊 1mo
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I had heard that electric cars might be worse for the world than gas, and the batteries are the problem, but didn‘t know why. One huge reason is that they require cobalt- all rechargeable batteries do. Cobalt comes from the Congo, where people of all ages (yes, children too) work in the worst conditions you can imagine, risking their lives, for on average a dollar a day. And they have no choice, it‘s the only work available.

Makes me think ⬇️

Soubhiville Makes me think twice about upgrading any rechargeable device. The book is very fact heavy in places, but there are a lot of interviews with workers and middlemen. Not an easy read, both for density and for the devastation. It‘s an emotional gut punch. Not recommended unless you can handle that- the situation is bleak and there‘s no sign it will get better. 1mo
Soubhiville @Hooked_on_books I learned so much, things I had no idea about. Although I‘m emotionally drained by reading it, I‘m glad I‘m educated now. After my review do you still want to read it? If so I‘ll send it back to you 🙂. 1mo
AmyG We slowly destroy our earth. 😢 1mo
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Ruthiella Not that it will happen, but mass transit would be an excellent solution. I lived over a decade in various cities where I didn‘t have nor did I need a car. 1mo
Hooked_on_books That‘s so nice, but no need—I have access to the audio. I‘m sure I‘ll give it a try, but I have an electric car, so I‘ll have to shore myself up before I start listening. On the other side of the coin is the devastation wreaked by fossil fuels and the reality that they will run out and then what? I really don‘t think there are any good answers anymore. Someone gets hurt no matter what, sadly. 1mo
dabbe 🖤🐾🖤 1mo
TheBookHippie @Ruthiella right?! Trains. I love them. 1mo
Ruthiella @TheBookHippie It‘s a reading commuter paradise! 😃 1mo
TheBookHippie @Ruthiella I loathe driving. 1mo
Gissy Wow! Does the author gives suggestions recommendations of what to do? Alternatives? How to stop this? So devastated 😔 1mo
Soubhiville @Gissy his only suggestions were about regulating the mining so that it could be done more safely and to pay the Congolese people fairly so that they don‘t need the children to work to help support families- because they literally will starve without having their children work as well. It‘s the saddest situation and working conditions I have ever heard of. 1mo
Soubhiville @Hooked_on_books @Gissy @TheBookHippie @Ruthiella @AmyG sadly it isn‘t only electric cars- it‘s every rechargeable thing we have. Smartphones, tablets, laptops, even things like electric toothbrushes. Unfortunately Amy I think you nailed it- we care too much about all our conveniences, and all of them are bad for the environment, which impacts those in poverty all over the world. 1mo
Soubhiville @Ruthie @TheBookHippie I have always wished to live in a place where I didn‘t need a car. I don‘t like driving either. Unfortunately it hasn‘t worked out yet. 1mo
TheBookHippie @Soubhiville me either currently. 1mo
Soubhiville @TheAromaofBooks this was this month‘s #bookspin for me. 1mo
batsy @Ruthiella That would absolutely be the solution that seems further away for most cities because of lack of political will (those coffers have to be filled 💰💰💰) 1mo
batsy Great review. I've added it to my list and I expect it to be infuriating and harrowing. 1mo
TheAromaofBooks Great review!! 1mo
UwannaPublishme Oh my! Really makes me stop and think about all my rechargeables alone 😬 1mo
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I‘m excited about these #Bookspin and #Doublespin draws this month! Thanks as always @TheAromaofBooks for hosting my favorite monthly challenge. 🙂

Bookzombie Since you are the host of a monthly challenge that made me chuckle. 🙂 I love both of your challenges. 1mo
TheAromaofBooks Yay!! Enjoy!!! 1mo
Soubhiville @Bookzombie I always do Bookspin, and sometimes I skip the #AuthorAMonth. Sshhhh! 🤫😂 1mo
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Did you know that the road systems humans have built interrupt migrations, isolate animals in territories too small for them, kill an impossibly huge number of creatures daily, and pollute soil and waterways?

A main focus of this book is wildlife crossings by underpass, overpass, culvert, even tiny pipes for rodents, and the amount they cut back on road deaths is astounding.

I wasn‘t expecting the section on roads isolating humans.

Excellent!

Soubhiville I‘m confident this will make my best of list for the year. Highly recommend. @Hooked_on_books 1mo
Soubhiville Sietje is keeping an eye on the ecology of the apartment parking lot 🐶😁. Actually we have a view of big trees that usually have birds and squirrels, plus a view of other residents walking dogs. She likes to watch. 1mo
ShelleyBooksie I haven't read this one as I was worried it would be too depressing. Does it provide hope? Love the picture of Sietje ♡ 1mo
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Gissy Interesting and I agree with @ShelleyBooksie and yes, Sietje looks adorable 🐶 ❤️❤️❤️ 1mo
Soubhiville @ShelleyBooksie I felt like there was some hope, in that money is being allocated to improve and add to crossings to get animals across safely, and that new roads can be built to take wildlife into account from the beginning. Also unused roads can be returned to a wild state, which has been shown possible in some places. (Is it enough? No. But better than nothing?) 1mo
Leftcoastzen 🐶👏 1mo
dabbe 🖤🐾🖤 1mo
Bookzombie This sounds really interesting. They built a huge land bridge in San Antonio before I left. It links two sides of a park, but also keeps animals from having to cross the parkway. https://www.philhardbergerpark.org/land-bridge 1mo
Hooked_on_books I loved this one, too! His previous book about beavers (Eager) was great, so I figured this one would be, and it was a favorite of last year for me. I‘m glad Sietje has some good stuff to keep her eyes on! 1mo
Soubhiville @Bookzombie oh I heard of that one! I wish I had gone to see it before I moved. I‘m so glad it‘s there, and if I ever make it back down there I will check it out. Thanks for the link! 1mo
Soubhiville @Hooked_on_books I forgot he wrote Eager! Now I‘m going to have to read that 📖😆. 1mo
squirrelbrain Sounds fascinating- stacked. 1mo
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Pomegranate: A Novel | Helen Elaine Lee
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My January wrap up. The best of the month for me was Pomegranate. But there wasn‘t anything I didn‘t like.

Mimi28 I got 50 pages into Starter Villain and just had to stop. The death part was just bad for me because I am still grieving over the death of an aunt I never really reconciled with and my dad who lived in Louisiana and I have only seen twice since I was 5. It was funny kinda, but I have toooo maannnnyyyy triggers right now. I couldn‘t even keep up with the Austen thing for January, sorry. I have it on my kindle app and audio. Sorry to babble 🤧😪 2mo
Mimi28 You‘re awesome 😎 2mo
Gissy Amazing🤩📚📚📚👏👏👏👏 2mo
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This Is Happiness | Niall Williams
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@CBee thank you so much for this blast of love and happiness. I so appreciate your support. I look forward to reading all of these, and digging in to the snacks. I haven‘t ever tried spicy pistachios, but they sound delicious! I love Reeces, and the gnome is so cute! He‘s perched on my bookshelf now. Sietje enjoyed playing with the wrapping paper 🐶. You are so sweet. Thank you again. 💞

BennettBookworm TIME WAR IS THE BEST!!!!! 2mo
CBee Aw yay!! Glad it made it safely 😊😊 Enjoy everything ♥️ Glad Sietje was able to have a little fun with it too 🐾 2mo
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My Favorite Authors | Thomas Costley
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It‘s February #AuthorAMonth readers! This month we will be celebrating Lauren Groff by reading her books. What are you planning to pick up?

Now may be a good time to update your Google form tracking your #AAM reads. You may either track your books monthly on the form or once at the end of the year, it makes no difference to me. If you want to start the form now, here is the link to do so:

https://forms.gle/3N5rn4hdF86TXvUFA
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Soubhiville Reminder to keep the email you get once you start your form, you will need it in order to update throughout the year, or you can wait and fill the whole thing out in December if you‘re keeping track of your books along the way. Your already started form should be available to edit in your Google Drive as well. ⬇️ 2mo
Soubhiville #AuthorAMonth is a no-pressure challenge in which we read books by a voted on author each month. Read as many or as few as you like. At the end of the year there is a prize box for “Most Read.”

There will also be randomly drawn prizes- everyone who has read at least one Author a Month book and is still active on Litsy is entered into those random drawings. ⬇️
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Soubhiville All rules for the challenge are on the Google Form. As always, just let me know if you‘d like to be added or removed from my tag lists. ❤️📚 (edited) 2mo
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Soubhiville Somehow I left out the “Every Month Club” in the notes above. There‘s a randomly drawn prize from the group of readers who either complete or attempt and bail on at least one book by each author.📚🙂 2mo
CatLass007 Since I won‘t be doing the challenge portion, I don‘t think it‘s vital that I fill out the Google form. I already have my Lauren Groff book, The Vaster Wilds! 2mo
Gissy Thank you! I completed the form with books read in January 2024🤗I‘m planning to read, but not 100% sure, more books by this author but later in the year, as part of another reading goal. 2mo
Soubhiville @CatLass007 you may want to do the Google form if you‘d like to be eligible for the prize drawing. Everyone who reads at least one book is automatically entered, but I go by the form to draw winners. 🙂 2mo
Soubhiville I hope to read the tagged, if I have time to get to it this month. It‘s the only book of Groff‘s I haven‘t read yet: 2mo
KadaGul @Soubhiville I got done ✅ w/ my local libraries' 📚 reading 📖 challenges earlier than anticipated that's why I can participate in February. I'm looking 👀 forward to reading 📖 Vester Wilds. I just have to pick up from library 📚 2mo
dabbe I have no idea what to read. Any suggestions anybody? 😃 2mo
Bookwormjillk It‘s finally time to read 2mo
Soubhiville @dabbe if you like short stories my favorite by her is 2mo
Deblovestoread @dabbe. I loved Matrix. Historical Fic about a 17 year old sent to be a prioress of a destitute abbey. 2mo
Deblovestoread I hope to read both The Vaster Wilds and Florida. 2mo
Blackink_WhitePaper I am going to read Arcadia. I dont have any clue on the subject of the book. Lets see! 😄 2mo
Caryl I‘m planning to read Matrix, and may get to Florida as well. 2mo
Pageturner1 not familiar with her. guess will see what majority of #AAM is going to read. 2mo
dabbe @Deblovestoread Thanks; I'll look into it! 🤩😍🤗 2mo
Julsmarshall I‘ve got an ARC of Vaster Wilds and Florida on audio so I have a couple to read this month:) 2mo
peanutnine I'm planning to read Monsters of Templeton since I got a copy from a used book sale a while back. I'd also like to try to get to Fates and Furies if I have time, it was recommended highly on my favorite book podcast 2mo
LiteraryHoarderPenny @peanutnine Monsters of Templeton is my absolute favourite by Groff. Loved it! 2mo
Jess I got a head start and just finished Arcadia on audio (a low pick for me) and have Fates and Furies and Monsters of Templeton on my shelves so hope to read both this month. 2mo
peanutnine @LiteraryHoarderPenny oh yay, that makes me more excited to read it! 2mo
TheSpineView This author is going to be hard for me. I tried to read Fates and Furies a few years back and ended up bailing on it. I think it will just be whatever is available at the library. 2mo
Yenya1954 I enjoyed Delicate Edible Birds and other stories. 2mo
Bookzombie I‘m going to read Monsters of Templeton. 2mo
DHill I‘ll be reading 2mo
gossamerchild I'm reading Florida and I'm already sucked in! 2mo
Melismatic Unsure which I‘ll start with but Groff does have a short story available for free on KU 💪🏻💖 Tagged 2mo
Jas16 I am planning on reading 2mo
AmandaBlaze I really liked Arcadia, but I think I'll go with TheVaster Wilds. 2mo
Caroline2 Oh think I‘ll do Vaster Wilds. 👍 1mo
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Spinners | Donna Jo Napoli, Richard Tchen
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It‘s almost time for February‘s #bookspin drawing! Wonder which of these will be chosen this month? I know for sure I‘ll be reading The Trauma Cleaner and The Immortalists for bookclubs, and I‘ve started Crossings already.

IndoorDame Looks like a great month!!! 2mo
Crazeedi Nice list, the Historian is good 2mo
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 2mo
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This self published fantasy popped up on a list, probably from book riot, for “if you liked Legends & Lattes”.

Cozy fantasy is a fun new genre. My bookclub‘s theme for the month is COZY, so this was the perfect fit.

A mage and a palace guard decide to runaway together and open a tea shop/ bookstore. Both are shirking duties and that will lead to trouble, but their love and dream calls stronger. #treasonandtea

Igor refused to wake up for a pic.

Soubhiville Be warned- the story doesn‘t wrap up here, there‘s a sequel and it‘s To Be Continued… 2mo
Jari-chan Aww, cozy kitty and cozy book ❤️🤭 2mo
NovelGirl82 Oh this looks great! Where were you able to buy it? It looks like it‘s being trad published, so it won‘t be released until May. 2mo
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RaeLovesToRead Sending Igor scritches! 😊 2mo
CatLass007 It‘s being released on Audible in May. 2mo
Soubhiville @NovelGirl82 I ended up ordering it from Amazon because that was the only place I could find it a few months ago. Glad to hear it‘s getting published more widely soon! 2mo
dabbe 🖤🐾🖤 2mo
TieDyeDude Cozy doesn't usually appeal to me, but I love the title and want to give this one a try. 2mo
UwannaPublishme I need more cozy reads and this one sounds really good. 🙌🏻 2mo
Mimi28 I want to read this and Legends and Lattes, but I have sooo much stuff on my kindle app, and other physical books. My inspirational collection is starting to be hoarding like, lol. Plus I‘m spoiled and I want to read my kindle books on a full color tablet ( in my dreams, right?) especially the ones about Prince 💜💜✝️☮️ 1mo
Mimi28 Oh!! Hi Igor 😍😻 1mo
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Our Best Intentions | Vibhuti Jain
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This sweet surprise package was in my mailbox today. Thank you @Jas16 ! It put a smile on my face to find something unexpected, and I look forward to reading this. 📚❤️🙂

StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego Love those wine charms. 2mo
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks ❤️❤️❤️ 2mo
Jas16 So glad it was a nice surprise! 2mo
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I‘ve enjoyed several other of Ackerman‘s books about birds, so I was excited to see that she had a new one focused on owls.

The coolest thing I learned: to defend their nests or scare away threats an owl might dive bomb, and they can hit with many many times greater force than their body weight.

We need to do more to conserve these birds. Like most wildlife we‘ve destroyed so much of their habitat, many of them are in danger.

Soubhiville Also, all of the owls who portrayed Hedwig in the HP movies were male, because the male snowy owls are brighter white and less aggressive in general than the females. 🦉 2mo
Crazeedi I just purchased this book , and read a short book that had one of the chapters from this book about hummingbirds, fascinating. And I have this book on my tbr!! 2mo
Yenya1954 I will add this to my TBR list! 2mo
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Backlog Studies | Charles Dudley Warner
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@CBee is gauging interest in a kindle related monthly challenge similar to #bookspin. See her original post by clicking on her name for more info and to let her know you‘re interested in trying to read down your kindle stacks! 🙂📚📚📚

CBee Thanks for sharing, Soubhi ♥️ 2mo
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Pomegranate: A Novel | Helen Elaine Lee
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Wow! I think I chose this based on @Megabooks and @Cinfhen ‘s reviews. I picked it up on Libro.FM months ago. And it‘s definitely the best of January for me!

We see Ranita in the present as she is released from prison and starts to try to pick up the pieces of her life and reclaim her relationship to her children, and also see her as a child, teen, and young woman in Boston dealing with trauma, abuse, and addiction.

So beautiful, sad, hopeful.

Megabooks Exactly. Fantastic review! Glad you enjoyed it! 2mo
Soubhiville @Megabooks why isn‘t this book getting more attention? Thank you for your posts about it or I might not have ever found it. @Hooked_on_books I think you‘ll love this one too. 2mo
Hooked_on_books I definitely look forward to it, and even more now! A couple weeks ago, I moved it over to my cart next to my chair, hoping that would prompt me to get to it sooner than later, so we‘ll see if my tactic works. 2mo
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I got my local library card today. I feel like it was a good way to celebrate being here 4 weeks! My one reading goal this year is to #readmyowndamnbooks, but of course I had to check a couple out as well.

Cerulean Sea was on their $1 paperback FOTL shelf, and I couldn‘t resist. I loaned out my original copy and it never came back to me. I‘ll definitely reread it at some point!

Both of the other authors were at #TXBookFest last year 😁.

AmyG 4 weeks already? 2mo
Soubhiville @AmyG I know! Time flies. 2mo
Matilda I JUST finished Inverse Cowgirl 2mo
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WorldsOkayestStepMom Congrats on getting your library card! I'm in the middle of Cerulean Sea right now! 2mo
AnnR Congratulations! I hope it is a nice library. 2mo
Megabooks Yay!!! 2mo
Hooked_on_books Getting that fresh new library card is always an exciting day! I LOVED Crossings. It‘s just fascinating. And I‘m curious about Cowgirl. 2mo
Chelsea.Poole Cowgirl has popped up twice in my litsy in the last few minutes and I‘ve never heard of it before tonight! Congrats on the library card 😊 2mo
Ruthiella Fantastic! It‘s such a great feeling getting your library card from a new place! 😃 2mo
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My favorite thing about this collection is catching glimpses of ideas in some of the stories that Terry later developed into pieces of Discworld.

I felt like the first few showed a clear influence by Dahl, but were kinder and funnier.

My favorite of the stories was the one about the gnomes in the rock garden, but all of them were fun. I‘m glad they were collected from those early newspapers so we can feel the joy in his writing once again. 🖤

Aimeesue Sir Terry 💙💙💙 2mo
AlaMich I‘ve been listening to this on and off lately. I think the stories are hit or miss, but all the narrators are great, so that makes up for it. (edited) 2mo
dabbe 🖤🐾🖤 2mo
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My Favorite Authors | Thomas Costley
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We have a little more than a week left in January #AuthorAMonth readers. 🙂 I hope you‘re enjoying reading Jane Austen‘s books.

Quick reminder that February will be Lauren Groff‘s month of recognition. Do you need to put a hold on a book from your library or place an order with your local indie bookseller?

I‘ll be posting the 2024 google sheet at the end of January.

Happy reading!

AmyG I am excited for Groff. 2mo
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Soubhiville @AmyG me too! I really enjoy her books. 2mo
Megabooks Ordered this but I may have read it years ago. I also plan to try one of her earlier novels on audio! 2mo
Soubhiville @Megabooks I think that‘s the only one I haven‘t read yet, so I hope I will read that as well 🙂. 2mo
Jess I have Arcadia, Monsters of Templeton and Fates and Furies on my shelves. We shall see what I get through. 2mo
Deblovestoread I‘ll start with Florida and maybe get to this one too 2mo
CatLass007 I started Emma in November but I‘m only 1/3 of the way through. I‘m probably not going to finish it this month. 2mo
CBee @Soubhiville could you email me your new address please? I‘d like to (eventually) send you something 😊 it‘s cydneybean@gmail.com. 2mo
IndoorDame My hold on The Vaster Wilds just came in yesterday. I‘m super excited about it since it‘s on my #auldlangspine list and I‘ve never read anything by Groff before. 2mo
CatLass007 Does anyone have any recommendation(s) for my first book by Lauren Groff? 2mo
AmyG @CatLass007 I can only say my first Groff was Monsters of Templeton and I loved it. I am going to read Florida and maybe, MAYBE, Arcadia. 2mo
Soubhiville @CatLass007 if you like short stories, Florida is my favorite by her. If you prefer novels I thought The Vaster Wilds was great. 2mo
AmandaBlaze I couldn't get into Northanger Abbey. I'll probably try again some day. I'm going to read Vaster Wilds for February. I loved Arcadia. 2mo
CatLass007 @AmyG @Soubhiville Thank you both. I think I prefer novels over short stories. It‘s hard to be invested in the characters in the short form. But if I like the novel I choose, I‘m more likely to choose books by the same author. 2mo
AmyG @Soubhiville OOOO thrilled to know how good Florida is. (edited) 2mo
Bklover I have The Vaster Wilds that I don‘t even remember buying, but I‘d like to try Florida as well. 2mo
Laughterhp I own the vaster Wilds, so I‘m going to read that and try fates and furies because I own that one as well! 2mo
dariazeoli I‘ll be finishing Pride & Prejudice this week! My first Groff will be audio: 2mo
Melismatic Looking forward to Feb as I‘ve never read any Groff! 💖 2mo
Larkken Ooh good timing, I just got Vaster Wilds from the library! 2mo
Gissy I think I missed the link 2mo
Soubhiville @Gissy I haven‘t posted the link to the form yet. I will be posting it for the first time at the end of this month. 2mo
Yenya1954 Thanks! I just reserved one! 2mo
Gissy @Soubhiville Thank you🤗 2mo
Morr_Books I can't believe I haven't picked up an Austen yet. I guess there is still a little time.... 2mo
Bluebird I‘m reading an annotated version of Pride and Prejudice, nearly done. I am a bit nervous about Groff. I bailed on the Vaster Wilds at about 15%-despite it being read by one of my favorite narrators. I have Monsters of Templeton and Edible Birds on hold at the library-will see what comes up. 2mo
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Pride and Prejudice | Jane Austen
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I did it! I finished P&P, probably my only classic for the year.

I know there are a lot of folks who love Austen, and I can see why. I find classics challenging to read, but the personalities of Lizzie and Darcy were funny and genuine enough to pull me through.

Thank you #AuthorAMonth readers for voting Austen one of this year‘s authors and inspiring me to give this a try. I will say I didn‘t love it, but I am glad I read it.

TheBookHippie BAHAHA!! I‘m team Bronte. But I do read Austen with others, I‘m glad you pushed through! 🏆 2mo
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I love this series of novellas. A group of kids who have each visited another realm through magical doorways, I feel the excitement of seeing their various worlds and their longing either for something they miss of that world or something they needed to return to their homeworld for.

I was glad to spend more time with Antsy from the last book, and travel with her and some characters from previous ones as well.

This is book 7, and Sietje.

CBee Hi Sietje ♥️ 2mo
CoffeeNBooks Sietje! 💜 2mo
Jas16 I read the first few books in the series and loved them. I really need to get back to the series 2mo
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Crazeedi Sweet puppy 🐶 😍 2mo
Amiable What a sweet face! 😍 2mo
AmyG She is so sweet. ❤️ 2mo
dabbe 🖤🐾🖤 2mo
ShelleyBooksie Sietje ♡♡ 2mo
batsy Sietje is so adorable 😍 2mo
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A Power Unbound | Freya Marske
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The third in a trilogy (I think), and I thought this tied up the story pretty well. Recommend for lovers of queer fantasy/ magical realism/ historical fantasy/ romance. They do have spice. I liked the main relationship in this one, as well as different views of previous characters.

It‘s a lighter pick, as I‘m sure within a few months I won‘t remember many details, but an enjoyable read/ listen.

AmyG Been thinking of you. Hope you are doing well in your new home. 😘 2mo
Soubhiville Thank @AmyG 🙂. I‘m doing pretty well. I‘m dropping a letter in the mail for you today. 2mo
Crazeedi @Soubhiville I need to look for your new address! Blessings in your new place! 2mo
Soubhiville @Crazeedi I just emailed it to you. Thanks! (edited) 2mo
Crazeedi @Soubhiville thank you 2mo
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When it‘s cold, we snuggle. Who am I kidding, this is pretty much every day.

I loved this slow moving story of Alma, a botanist who after exhausting the study of plants in her father‘s greenhouse turned to mosses. Her life is an unusual one, mostly solitary though she lived with her father and adopted sister, and melancholy. The writing here is beautiful, the pace perfect for Alma‘s life.

keithmalek I like your buddies. 2mo
Hooked_on_books Sietje looks like she‘s keeping her eye on that book! 😆 I should read this then tell Tony all about it, since he hates moss. 😂 2mo
Yenya1954 Sietje and Venkman look comfortable. Cold and wintery weather are perfect for reading and hot tea. 🥶❤️ 2mo
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dabbe 🖤🐾🐾🖤 2mo
JuniperWilde Oh how I loved this book. It could be my favourite of hers. 2mo
LiteraryHoarderPenny @JuniperWilde agreed!! Just loved this one! 2mo
UwannaPublishme Awww…great photo of your snuggle buddies! ❤️ 2mo
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The Mystery Guest | Nita Prose
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I enjoyed this just as much as I did The Maid. I really like main character Molly, and this mystery focuses on the murder of an author in her beloved hotel.

I think the narration by Lauren Ambrose fits these stories perfectly and recommend them if you like audio.

Although not graphic, CW for sexual harassment.

AmyG I love these books, too. 2mo
Crazeedi I'm reading this at the moment. Not sure if I like as much as the first one! 2mo
Hooked_on_books Totally agree! Ambrose is so perfectly matched to these books. 2mo
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It‘s here! I braved the cold to walk to the mailbox and get this, so you bet I‘m starting it right now! Accompanied by hot chocolate and pets cuddled up with me.

TieDyeDude 😍 Enjoy! I still have to read Lost in the Moment... 2mo
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The Things of Man | Vince Wheeler
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Interesting statement by the small publisher in the front of this book.

Aims42 Lol, love it! 😂😍 2mo
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The Things of Man | Vince Wheeler
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I‘ve had this on my shelf for years. It‘s from a small press, and I think my aunt got it for me because she knows the author? Can‘t remember.

It‘s sort of a slow burn thriller? With a supernatural element? It‘s very atmospheric and even has a little bit of a gothic feel. I guess it‘s a bit genre defying.

I wish it had been a bit faster paced, but I liked the unique story. I also felt a little lost at the end. 🤷‍♀️

Glad to pull it off my TBR.

Tamra Sweet pup! 2mo
Kerrbearlib Love your dog! It‘s such a satisfying feeling to take a book off our TBR lists. 2mo
dabbe 🖤🐾🖤 2mo
Leftcoastzen 👏🐶 2mo
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The Witch Elm | Tana French
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Guess what #AuthorAMonth readers? I find myself with an extra copy of The Witch Elm from the prize packs. Who has not read this and does not already own a copy? Comment below if so, and I will draw a random name tomorrow at 9AM EST and send this to the winner.

Pictured here with Sietje who is pouty after having a bath. 🐶😢😆

Packages to winners will go in the mail tomorrow. 💌

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Read4life I haven‘t read it and don‘t own it. 2mo
IndoorDame I haven‘t read that one, I‘d love a chance to win a copy. Sietje is just the sweetest thing! (edited) 2mo
CatLass007 That‘s generous of you. I don‘t think I need a copy, but it‘s great that you can do that. 2mo
RebelReader That‘s so nice of you to offer up a copy. I would love a chance to win one. 2mo
BarkingMadRead I haven‘t read that one!! 🥰 2mo
Jess Ohh! I haven‘t read and don‘t own. I would love to enter your drawing. Thanks! 2mo
dabbe Pick me, pick me! 🤩😂😍 2mo
Melismatic I have not and don‘t own but I love this author! Would love to be entered, please! 💖 2mo
MittenGirlPeach I don‘t have a copy and would love to read it! 2mo
AmyG Seitje must smell so nice now. 🙌🏻 2mo
throwmeabook I would love to be entered! Thanks for the giveaway! 2mo
TheSpineView So thoughtful of you to offer this. Count me in. BTW Mom, you know "bath" is a four letter word! ??? ?? 2mo
TheBookHippie I don‘t own it! ♥️ how fun to have a drawing! 2mo
ShelleyBooksie Adorable pic ♡ 2mo
Megabooks So cute!!! 💕🫶🏻 I don‘t have this one and would like to enter. Thanks!! 2mo
CBee Don‘t own it, haven‘t read it, would love to be entered 😊 2mo
Karisimo What a great idea! I do not own, have not read, and would like to enter! 2mo
Leftcoastzen 👏🐶 2mo
Mimi28 I would love to be entered also. Your pets are so adorable 😊 2mo
AmandaBlaze I would like to be entered in the giveaway. 2mo
vonnie862 Ooh, I would like to enter! 2mo
JenReadsAlot I would love to be entered! Thanks! 2mo
Bklover Oooh, yes please! Thank you!😊 (edited) 2mo
Soubhiville The random number generator picked #4, so @BarkingMadRead it‘s you! Congratulations. Please email me your address at magicbelly at gmail. If I hear from you really quickly it‘ll go in the mail today, I plan to go to the post office in about 30 minutes. Otherwise probably next week. 🙂📚❤️ 2mo
BarkingMadRead Wow! Thanks so much!! 2mo
BarkingMadRead It arrived today !! Thanks again, I can‘t wait to read it! 2mo
Soubhiville Wow that was really fast for media mail! You‘re welcome, enjoy. 😊 2mo
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In a city where magic is taboo, Wynd has to hide his true identity. He wishes he could be normal, so that he could have a life in the open, maybe meeting the boy who works in the royal gardens.

I thought this was a good first installment in a fantasy graphic novel series. It doesn‘t stand alone, so I‘ll have to see if I can get the next book from the library. Great art, thoughtful characters.

Venkman would like to get back to his nap now, thx.

Leftcoastzen 😂😻 2mo
Jari-chan What a supermodel 😸 2mo
dabbe 🖤🐾🖤 2mo
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I‘m glad this was drawn as my #doublespin for January, I‘ve been meaning to read it for so long!

It‘s a book of short stories with each one from the point of view of a different tenant in a big apartment complex in Harlem. Themes of a school system with teachers who aren‘t in touch with their student‘s needs, gentrification, and living in constant struggle to make enough for rent. Brilliant writing that lands you right in the thick of it.

Soubhiville It‘s pouring rain today, supposed to be wet all day long. It‘s a good day for naps and reading, Sietje agrees. 2mo
TheAromaofBooks Dumping rain here, too! I can't believe how dark it is outside today!!! 2mo
CoffeeNBooks We have an unexpected day off- schools around here are all closed because of the storms were supposed to get this afternoon with high winds and possible tornadoes. My cats are so happy that I'm at home reading today! 2mo
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AmyG What a mess along the east coast. Enjoy your rainy day reading! 2mo
Megabooks Raining here too! I keep meaning to get to this on audible! 2mo
dabbe 🖤🐾🖤 2mo
Hooked_on_books How are you and the critters settling in? 2mo
Soubhiville @Hooked_on_books we‘re doing pretty well, thanks. It doesn‘t feel like home yet, but I know that will come with time. I have a bit more furniture that I need to pick up (from friends), then the move in and unpacking will be complete. 2mo
Hooked_on_books That‘s good to hear. Sounds like you‘re on a good path. And Sietje looks comfortably moved in! 😄 2mo
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My Favorite Authors | Thomas Costley
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Announcing the #AuthorAMonth 2023 prize winners:

“Most read” came out a tie this year! With 28 books each the winners are: @Andrew65 and @Jas16 !

From the “Every Month Club” the randomly drawn winners are: @Texreader and @Deblovestoread !

And the randomly drawn winner who completed at least 1 AAM book: @Susanita

All winners please email me- see first comment.

We read 498 books together in 2023. The most read author was Louise Erdrich: 64📚⬇️

Soubhiville Winners please email me magicbelly@gmail.com and include a list of books you have already read by this year‘s authors. I will also need your mailing address so I can send your prize package. ⬇️ 2mo
Soubhiville You may find yourself tagged more than once because I am going to use both the 2023 tag list (for the final time) and the 2024 tag list. 2mo
Soubhiville Congratulations to the others who read more than 20 books: @Read4life @Megabooks and @Melismatic ! Congratulations to the 16 of you who made the Every Month Club! Great job everyone! 2mo
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Soubhiville Thank you all for joining me for #AuthorAMonth in 2023! I‘m excited for the 2024 list and I hope you are too! 2mo
AmyG Congrats to all the winners! 🎉 AND…thank you @Soubhiville for running this awesome challenge! 🙌🏻 (edited) 2mo
AmyG Wow we all read alot of books! 2mo
Bklover Congratulations to the winners!!!😊👏🎊 2mo
dabbe Congrats, winners! 🖤💜🖤 2mo
AllDebooks Thank you for hosting this fun monthly read @Soubhiville Congratulations to the winners 🎉 2mo
Melismatic 💖💖💖 love it! 💪🏻🫶🏻 2mo
Deblovestoread Wow! Thanks Soubhi! I love this as it always introduces me to someone new and helps with my tbr. I will compile my list and email you soon. 🎉📚✒️ 2mo
BarkingMadRead Congratulations 🎉🎊🍾 2mo
Amiable Super job, fellow #AuthorAMonth peeps! And thanks for organizing, @Soubhiville ! 2mo
DHill Congratulations, winners and thank you @Soubhiville for hosting!! 2mo
CatLass007 Congratulations to one and all! @Soubhiville thank you for hosting. 2mo
Susanita Email sent! 💃🏽💃🏽 2mo
TheSpineView Congratulations!🤩🤩🤩 2mo
Yenya1954 Congratulations to the winners! Thanks to @Soubhiville for organizing. I‘m happy to be joining the group in 2024! (@Soubhiville is my daughter) 2mo
Kristin_Reads Thank you for hosting! 2mo
Andrew65 That‘s absolutely fantastic and a real surprise, thanks @Soubhiville for all you do for #AuthorAMonth. I absolutely love it and have found so many great books and authors through it! To win a prize for reading is icing on the cake ❤️ 2mo
Andrew65 Thanks to @AnnR and everyone for the congratulations, that is what makes Litsy such a great place to be ❤️ 2mo
Megabooks Thanks for another great year!! Looking forward to 2024…but I‘m struggling mightily with Emma! 💜🫶🏻🤩 2mo
BookwormAHN Congratulations everyone 🎉 2mo
Gissy Congratulations @Andrew65 @Jas16 @Texreader @Doblovestoread @Susanita 🥳🎉🎉🎉👏👏👏 2mo
Bookwormjillk Woo hoo! Congrats winners! And thanks @Soubhiville 2mo
Texreader Oooh! So cool! I‘ll send email. Thanks so much!! 2mo
Read4life I enjoyed my first year of #AuthorAMonth and I‘m excited for 2024. 2mo
TheAromaofBooks Yay!! Congrats to the winners!!! Thank you so much for hosting, Soubhi!!! 2mo
Bookzombie Congratulations! Thank you @Soubhiville ! Even with your reminder I forgot to go back to the form. I won something a previous year but I‘m sorry because my total would have pushed over 500. 😕 Totally my fault. 2mo
Jas16 This was the best news to get on a Friday evening! Congratulations to @Andrew65 @Texreader @Susanita @Deblovestoread as well! 2mo
Jas16 And thank you @Soubhiville for hosting such an amazing challenge. I really loved participating and discovering new authors and also finally getting all those Rushdies off my shelves. 2mo
Deblovestoread Congrats to the other winners @Jas16 and @Susanita and @Texreader thanks for all the congrats from my fellow readers. Echoing @Andrew65 aren‘t we lucky to have this corner of the internet! (edited) 2mo
gossamerchild Congratulations, everyone! That's such a great reading haul 🤩🤩. Thank you, @Soubhiville 2mo
UwannaPublishme Congrats to all! 🎉🙌🏻 2mo
youneverarrived Congrats to the winners 🥳 2mo
tpixie Wow! Congrats to the winners! What great and fun stats!!! 🥳📕🥳 2mo
Bklover Congratulations to the winners!! 2mo
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