My list of books from my #NewYearWhoDis match, @Bookish_AF . I‘m really excited since it looks like we have similar tastes. All the ones pictured I already own (plus some), a few I‘ve loved, and one that hasn‘t even been on my radar.

The books slightly intimidate me since they are longer than I have been reading (hooray for depressive reading slumps but also trying to meet your yearly goal). I may be bad and start during my Christmas break.

Some new reads I scored over the past 2 weeks! Any I should push to the top of my list?

So this “article/movie synopsis” was in The Final Girl Support Group and I‘m very sad that it isn‘t a real movie. Am I the only one that thinks this would make a terrible yet awesome movie? 😂

I love all spooky and horror related things so Halloween is the best time to buy permanent decor for my home library. When I showed my sister-in-law my new sign for the library‘s door, the text below the image was her response. Obviously we are no longer friends and she‘s not allowed at the house anymore… 😂

There is just something about how Ed Tarkington writes that I love. His earlier book I also enjoyed.

Charlie Boykin comes from a poor, single parent family. He ends getting a scholarship into an elite private school. A bit of a coming of age story but also a story about wealth, class, friendships, loyalties, and family. At times this book made me frustrated with some of the characters but in a good way because that‘s how life works.

My #BOTM boxes came! Normally I don‘t go for romance but thought The Ex Hex would be something fun for October.

#OctoberIsMyFavorite #Halloween

Somehow I convinced my husband to leave me unattended in B&N and I came out with these! They were low on regular bags so I figured it was the perfect time to buy this tote. #bookhaul

After a few months of having lost the love of my life (Princess), I decided to start looking at bringing another animal into my life.

Meet Alice (black & white) and Sally (tabby)! They were a bonded pair so we adopted them together but they are more like frenemies 😂 It‘s been interesting learning their personalities this past week and thankfully I was able to be home their 1st week (sadly I‘ve been sick though).

This was an fun YA horror book that is about a secret group of high school students who play scary pranks on their peers. Lots of horror references which I loved and like most YA, there were some cheesy moments.

Overall I really enjoyed this book and it‘s perfect for the spooky season!

Although I have been in a huge reading slump, it hasn‘t stopped my book buying. Here is my B&N 50% off haul.

On a side note - I‘ve been very disappointed with B&N packaging the past few times. It was a huge box with little to no padding ☹️

The past few weeks I‘ve been super MIA from Litsy and life in general. Unexpectedly I had to say goodbye to the love of my life (sorry husband). Princess was a special kitty, so special in fact that she wormed her way into my husband‘s heart. Her sassy attitude, fluffiness, and snuggles will be greatly missed.

It was also the weekend my husband wrecked his car (he‘s fine) and my boss got admitted to the hospital (she‘s ok) 🤦🏼‍♀️

My July #BOTM picks. I had pre-ordered signed copies of Survive the Night and The Personal Librarian already. Starting the tagged, 56 Days, this evening.

I LOVED No Exit but this was just too far-fetched and repetitive (causing it to be a tad boring). 😭

Darn you Target and your B2G1!! Missing from picture is Star Eater.

#bookhaul #bookmail

When you sit down to read your book but your cat has other plans. Happy Caturday 😹

#catsoflitsy

Hooray - I made it through this book!! 🤣

This book was a drag. It‘s been compared to the The Virgin Suicides (yay!) and The Girls (meh) but for a lot of reasons, it doesn‘t even compare. Most “cult” fiction books I‘ve read are meh, so if you have any recommendations, please tag them for me!

TW: animal cruelty

BOTM arrived! I can‘t decide what one to start first. Leaning towards The Maidens, The Damage, or The Other Black Girl. Any thoughts?

#bookmail #BOTM

Another TJR book that I loved! She just has a way of getting the reader immersed both in the story and the characters.

My workplace announced Friday work days end at noon during the summer. Ran some errands and on a whim I stopped at a random beer store. They ended up having one of my favorites (Golden Road Mango Cart) which is unheard of in PA. Starting the tagged book while enjoying the nice weather and beer. And yes, that‘s a straw for my beer 😂

Last week I picked up a large portion of my Independent Bookstore Day order! Still waiting on a few more titles but “In the Tall Grass” was sold out in person but the lovely owners still managed to snag me a copy. #SupportLocal

Are there any titles that I should move to the top of my tbr pile?

I devoured this book in one day! Rose and Fern are twin sisters. Rose is the responsible one and Fern is the quirky one. Both are keeping secrets.

The ending/twist wasn‘t that shocking to me and was pretty predictable but I still really enjoyed the book! I also loved that Fern worked in a library and the reader got a peak into the public library world.

I thoroughly enjoyed this gem of a novel. Not only was this part mystery, the story is also about friendship, hope, goodness, and is somehow also hilarious. The author wrote such a beautiful and memorable main character, Daniel, who is confined to a wheelchair due to a disease. I was actually curious why Will Leitch choose to wrote about the particular disease and if you are curious, make sure to read the acknowledgment at the end.

My #BOTM picks! Starting with the tagged first. I‘m also sad that my 2nd box was missing the bookmark but it‘s hilarious.

#BOTM #BOTMspoilers

I believe the top 5 are the main picks and then the first 4 in the bottom section are the add-ons for May. It also looks like they will go live today.

A Stephen King book that doesn‘t make me feel intimated due to the length! This was a horror-crime type book that kept me entertained. I enjoyed the Easter eggs he placed throughout the book.

Last night I was so determined to finish this book, that I was reading it at the beginning of my D&D game.

Book haul from the other week from the tagged Indie! Currently reading Later by Stephen King.

Life‘s been crazy lately with house projects, work, and we finally decided to get new furniture! It‘s the first time in 12 years that me or my husband has actually purchased sitting furniture. We went all out and I can‘t wait for my super fancy reading chair for the library (my back can‘t either 😂). Hope everyone has been well! ❤️

Although beautiful written, this book didn‘t captivate me like Ghost Wall did.

Each chapter is from the point of view of one of the vacationers at a rural area of Scotland that contains a handful of cabins. Each group of people staying in the cabins don‘t know or really talk to one another but they do take notice of each other.

Lila moves back home after a bad breakup and begins working at her aunt‘s restaurant. After a confrontation with an ex-boyfriend, who wrote bad reviews of Lila‘s aunt‘s restaurant, the guy ends up dead. Soon Lila is a suspect and she begins her own investigation to clear her name.

Apparently I‘m in the minority on Litsy about my rating. Personally I thought this was a cute cozy mystery and I read it in one sitting (my husband made fun of me).

This came the other week but more book mail from a local indie! The Library of the Unwritten and Bridge of Souls are great books. Can‘t wait to see what the others will hold.

The 3rd (and last?) book in this middle grade series did not disappoint. I highly recommend The City of Ghosts series for anyone looking for a light, fun, easy read.

I love how the author takes the reader to a different country every book! This one was set in New Orleans.

I‘m taking full advantage of working from home today. It‘s gorgeous out and of course the days I take off are always rainy (like tomorrow). So I opted to take my lunch break outside, read, and enjoy a beer.

My #BOTM picks for April! I‘ve been good about not using both of my accounts but I couldn‘t help myself this month.

Happy Easter to everyone who celebrates (if not Happy Sunday)!

Pictured is my Easter card from a close friend‘s baby. 🥰

$3.99 ebook deal!! Get all 4 of these eBooks from Joe Hill: NOS4A2, Horns, Heart-Shaped Box, and 20th Century Ghost stories.

I know it‘s available for the Kindle but unsure about other stores.

Ugh. I forced myself to finish this book and it was a let down. It was an interesting premise, 7 mystery stories within a ‘present‘ day event, but it wasn‘t well executed. I found myself bored and tired of this book. But go me for finishing it 😂

A superhero story about 2 people who have special abilities but don‘t remember their past. Jamie can erase people‘s memories, which he uses to rob banks to buy books & cat food. The other, Zoe, is fast & strong which she uses to be a food delivery person & occasionally fight crime. Soon they meet & try to find out about their past.

The first half I was all in but then my interest started to dwindle. The end also felt rushed to me & was just eh.

What a gorgeous weekend here in PA! Sitting outside for the 2nd time today while enjoying this book and beer (Fat Heads Bumbleberry).

Hope everyone is enjoying their weekend!

Book haul from a while ago. I try to support indie bookstores or buy used but Amazon always gets me with their B2G1 sale - Every.Single.Time. 🤦🏼‍♀️

A fun ‘would you rather‘ from @DarkMina

Read by fireplace was tempting but I love the beach, but only if I have some shade. And the second to last choice was probably less common but I hate cliffhangers 😂

An assortment of book mail from the past week. I‘m reading the tagged book first!

I logged into the web version of Litsy and I have 100 books that still need to reviewed by me 😱 Better get on that 😂

A true crime podcast host goes missing and one of her listeners begins to investigate what happened. The listener, Rachel, ends up at an isolated ranch where the podcast host lived.

The writing was eh and the story was okay but the ending was too far fetched for me.

Enjoying one of the advantage of being able to work from home to read outside during my lunch break. Currently 69‘F and partly sunny. Starting a February BOTM selection.

Sunday vibes. Kitty snuggles while I finish the tagged book! You can also see a little bit of my new book sleeve (not that I needed a new one) but I needed it 😂

My #BOTM picks! Even though I have an e-arc of The Lost Apothecary, I had a moment of fomo on a cheap hardcover copy 🤦🏼‍♀️

Mail round up from this week! Pictured along with my books is a cool handmade mug that was calling my name.

#bookmail #spookymug

A mysterious virus made eating animals poisonous to humans. Soon eating human meat is legal & they are bred, raised, & slaughtered. Marcos works at a slaughterhouse but something happens that makes him think about what has been lost.

I saw another reviewer who said this book is a “metaphorical representation of social injustice” & I have to agree. It‘s hard to classify this book; it will definitely stick with you & isn‘t for the faint of heart.

More books to add to my overflowing library and tbr.

I LOVED this book even though it‘s not my normal genre! A well-written queer romance/contemporary fiction debut by a POC queer author. Don‘t let the genre/cover fool you, it is not a light/fluffy read but it does have its cute moments. I found Honey Girl relatable, heartbreaking, lovable, and real.

There are just so many amazing moments and quotes that this will be a book that will always stick with me.

Happy Valentine‘s Day! Mine has been composed of movies, pizza, finding a cute valentine in the mail from my friend‘s baby, and reading Honey Girl!

Hope everyone is having a wonderful day!

P.S. The only reason I acknowledge this holiday is to take advantage of selecting food that I don‘t have to cook 😂