Hi, all. I'm looking for a way to get out of my reading slump. Too many distractions these days. I thought joining a buddy read would be fun. I know about #buddyread, #pemberlittens, #furrowedmiddlebrowclub, and #sundaybuddyreads. I plan to check these out. Any suggestions for others? I don't care for rom-coms, science fiction or short stories. Other than that, I'm pretty open.

Thank you!

Much of this book hit home with me, although most who know me would say I'm more of an ambivert (can flex as an extrovert) than an introvert. This is my favorite cartoon from the book. Except for the tablet - can't deal with one more device - this is my happy place, too! 📓 💙 💻

It took me a while to get into the story but I‘m glad I finished it. Listening to the audiobook, I had trouble keeping track of all the nuns. I think I may have enjoyed the print version a bit more.

The world feels like such a mess right now that I think I need to dive into something a bit sunnier to offset the doom & gloom.

This is a fun book if you‘ve read and watched as many British mysteries as I have!!

The author rates all of his essay topics on a five-star scale. Includes a wide variety of essays including scratch and sniff stickers, the small pox vaccine and Indianapolis. I love how he views many of these topics through the lens of mental illness. It makes them all the more interesting.

So excited to read this after seeing Come From Away last weekend!

Short novel about a Beijing man who builds stereo systems for a living and his struggles with love, family and money. It was…odd. I‘d give it a pick because it‘s short and strange. #boxwalla

I wasn‘t sure I was enjoying this at first but then stayed up until 2:00 AM to finish it. So I guess it‘s a pick! I‘m excited to try more books in the “novelized” mythology genre that seems to be popping up everywhere recently. ☀️

Fun read for the holidays. Definitely interested in trying the series.

Cute story. Worth having in your library if you collect her other books. 🐷

…feeling the sun go down inside her.

This was a fun listen. I enjoyed hearing someone cover serious issues without taking himself too seriously. There is a bonus at end of the audio version that made my day. I won‘t spoil it!

Love this picture of the ladies in modern dresses. I bought this as a coffee table book but it turned out to have a lot of really interesting content covering the time period and real life events alongside how these were portrayed in the show. Just loved it!

The mystery in this one didn‘t hold my interest but I love thinking about Walt and Henry waking the streets of Philadelphia and maybe wandering by this beautiful sculpture. 💙💙

Does this ring true for any Litsy introverts?? 😁

Short but sweet audiobook. Thought I should read something with a Halloween theme although I finished it a bit late. 🤷‍♀️👻

I tried. I really did. But, unlike other Russian novels that I've enjoyed, this goes so deep into the Soviet political and war machines that I just couldn't get into it. It might work for someone else! #boxwalla

Ok, I‘ll admit that this one took me a while to get through. The narration was great in the audiobook but I may have had better luck keeping the names straight with a paper version.

Amazing story that read like fiction but was actually gleaned from letters and diaries and real-life interviews. I‘ll try another by this author. 👍

The story is cute. The maple syrup making storyline reminds me of my own family‘s operation years ago. I loved being outside in early spring collecting sap and the lovely aroma from the cooker.

Pic from my favorite episode of Parts Unknown — Quebec!

Those interviewed for the book alternated between saying Tony was a selfish narcissist and a truly kind and generous person. My guess is that both descriptions were true. Regardless, it was a sad ending for a talented and charming man. 😞

I made it to the end. 🥱😴 I‘ll rate it so-so because it did move the story along a bit. I need a break before I read the next book in the series.

Ok, not really serious. 😆😜 But man, this book is such a disappointment. Where is Tyrion? Please tell me the next book is better!

So much fun to reread these books!

I've read many good things about V.E. Schwab but I don't know where to start. Any recommendations on a first book to try?

I‘ve been a fan of Leslie‘s since Will & Grace. This book was more amusing than funny to me, but there were a few laugh-out-loud moments. All in all, I enjoyed it!

This book was powerful. I love the author‘s honesty about what a “winter” can feel like and that sometimes you just need to let it happen and take care of yourself. That‘s a lesson that will stick with me. I listened to the audiobook and found the narrator to delightful. I‘ll buy this for friends when they‘re struggling with their own winters. 💙

This book was wonderful. Highly recommended if you enjoy the Band of Brothers mini-series like I do. 💙

A thought that kept running through my head as I read this book was how much the word “should” can really mess with your mind. I‘m making a conscious effort to replace “should” with “could”, giving me permission to choose how I spend my four thousand weeks. 🙂

I‘m usually a fairly upbeat person, but the news lately is starting to wear on me. I think this book is just what I need! 😊

It took me a long time to get through this. It wasn‘t my favorite but I did learn a bit about South African politics. 🌻🐝 #boxwalla

Loved it! Already putting some of the practices in place.

Wow - 2nd book I‘ve bailed on this evening. The next one will be the one, I just know it!

Not for me. I read about 20 pages.

I knew my cat was smart but little did I know that he could use his tail to select a book from my library and write a review. I don‘t know what “l.k.ioo” means, but I‘m sure it‘s insightful. 😜🐱🧐

Definitely a pick. It could use some editing to smooth the transitions from one moment to another. It was choppy at times. Did anyone watch Loki on Disney +? I saw similarities in going back to points in time with major destruction and chaos so the time travelers could come and go without being noticed or impacting the timeline.

This is a definite pick. However, I'll admit to zoning out every so often toward the end. Wow, that was a long audiobook! I don't regret the format though. His voice is so soothing.

#librofm

This picture represents to me how President Obama tries to listen as much, if not more, than he speaks. You can't say that about many politicians...or non-politicians for that matter!

Ugliness, secrets and betrayals are the three words I use to describe this story. I didn‘t like the main character but I understood her. Worth a read! #boxwalla

Enjoyable read. The main character was strong and stubborn. I loved her! After this and Northanger Abbey, I‘m loving Gothics. Happy to hear any recommendations! (Not Jane Eyre...not a fan.)

Wow - It‘s hard to read women (it‘s always women...) being described as fat, massive and a heifer. This book made a reference like this on almost every page. What tipped me over the edge was seeing people with disabilities being called a name that I won‘t even type. This was written in 1985. I can‘t believe the series was made into a TV show. On top of that, the writing was awful. No thanks.

The story takes place over a weekend and involves the antics of a writer whose life is crashing down around him. I loved his character and that of his friends. Heading to the couch to rewatch the movie right now. 💙🛋🥔

Fairly predictable story about a small town girl, her family, the local characters, and her big city dreams. However, it was a quick and fun read.

This was a fun, lighthearted read and makes me dream about long summer days. ☀️

Fun look at ways to focus on what matters and not waste our time and energy on what doesn‘t. It was a quick read.

Met my 2020 Goodreads goal! Finishing with a Postsecret book feels like a bit of a cheat but I can live with it. 😜

The Florida depicted in these stories would never be described as the Sunshine State. Most, if not all, of the stories are very dark...too dark for my 2020 state of mind. 😐

Am I the only one panic-reading to meet my 2020 Goodreads goal? No? Just me?

Cute story. Don‘t read when hungry. Mmmm...pancakes... 😋🤤

I‘m not sure what I expected. Maybe something more like Susan Cain‘s Quiet? I hate to bail on books but I need engaging books to meet my 2020 Goodreads challenge. Tick tock!! ⏰

So very cute! Highly recommended for all bookworms. 😊