Super excited to pick up this book tonight. Students love her novels and so do I.

So my book club chose The Testaments as our next read...but I had not yet read The Handmaid‘s Tale 🙄
I know, I am a lame Canadian and an even lamer feminist.

#sorrynotsorry. That sign is like crack to a book lover.

Day 7. #7days7covers #covercrush
Thanks @Tiffiney for inviting me to play.

Dear 6. #7days7covers #covercrush

#sorrynotsorry Took advantage of Indigo‘s 30% off for teachers weekend. Because of course I did. All for my classroom.

Day 5. #7days7covers #covercrush

Day 4. #7days7covers #covercrush

Day 3. #7days7covers #covercrush

#7days7covers #covercrush Day 2
Tag. You‘re it.

I was tagged by @Tiffiney to play #7covers7days. The only rule is to post book covers without comment, which is so hard to do because I want to tell you about the books. 😕 Alas, I am not allowed. If you haven‘t participated in this, please jump on the wagon.

#sorrynotsorry
I am back to my book buying ways. Canadian littens of a certain age will recognize the author of the tagged book as the lead singer of April Wine...mega band of the 70s (although perhaps only in Canada.)

It‘s been an age, Littens. I went back to my classroom on the 26th, and I haven‘t been reading at all. Life, she has been busy. I had to move my daughter from one apt to another over the long weekend. (And that was an adventure, let me tell you. They upgraded (not) my 15‘ Uhaul to a 26‘ Uhaul. 😬) Crazy hurricane weekend here in the Maritimes. And I am frantically reading the tagged book which must be finished for Thursday. 😲

I purchased these for my classroom library three years ago. Besides the tagged book, I‘ve read the The Dogs, Rooms & The Dead House. Cool idea, @Lcsmcat #bookhaulchallenge

I didn't hate Don't You Forget About Me, but I didn't love it either. Georgina and Lucas are reunited 12 years after high school when Georgina gets a job at Lucas's pub. They were in love back in the day - now it appears he doesn't remember Georgina. Or does he? My review caused quite a stir on Twitter. I didn't think it was all that harsh. https://theludicreader.com/2019/08/15/dont-you-forget-about-me-mhairi-mcfarlane/

#teachersoflitsy just a little back-to-school reading. I finished the tagged book a few days ago. Miller is singing to the choir with that one. Anyone else prepping to go back to class?

I am a total Buffy geek, so even though I stopped reading post-series comics years ago, I had to pick this one up because it starts at the beginning with Buffy in (slightly AU) high school. Makes me want to write fanfic and dig out all my memorabilia. B/A forever.

Next up, I‘m going to re-read one of my all time favourite books...which I first read probably 45 years ago. Yikes.

Easy-to-read tale about a psychotherapist who wants to help an artist who has killed her husband. There‘s no question she did it, but no one knows why she did it, and in the six years since she hasn‘t said a single word. Flat characterization is probably my major gripe with this book, but I am probably in the minority. Also, not-a-big-deal twist.

Added three new Thomas H. Cooks to my collection. Looking forward to reading them. #sorrynotsorry

This is a beautiful book for anyone who knows that books and reading are the gifts that just keep giving. I believe all readers should have this book in their collection. My full review can be found at theludicreader.com

Any other Veronica Mars fans out there? A friend from the Buffy fandom recommended I give this show a go and I‘ve watched the first three seasons and the movie over the last couple weeks. I am three episodes into season 4 and I just had run out and get these books. I haven‘t been this obsessed since my BtVS days. #Logan&Veronica4eva

Not quite the emotional gutpunch her first novel Everything I Never Told You was, Ng‘s second novel is still a well-written page-turner that does a deep dive into the relationship between mothers and their children. Loved it. Read my full review at theludicreader.com

Currently reading this beauty. A love letter...well a lot of love letters... to reading.

Currently reading and drinking tea out of my new kitty mug. Another perfect summer day.

I finished this book in an afternoon. It‘s a common sense guide to figuring out what to do when you‘re not sure you are doing what you want to be doing. I love Debbie Travis. She seems like someone you could have a glass of Prosecco and a good natter with....and you actually can do that at her Tuscan villa.

Took the road less traveled on the way home (aka got off the four-lane highway), and the old way took us past Sheree Fitch's book store, which is in the middle of nowhere. How exciting that the author herself was there. My kids LOVED her books when they were kids, and I loved reading them. Such an unexpected treat.

First time visiting Woozles, Canada's oldest children's bookstore. The tagged book was my purchase. #halifax

I have been wanting to read this for a while and finally picked it up while visiting my daughter in Halifax. #shoplocal

Can‘t say I loved the central characters of Wolitzer‘s novel about what it means to be a woman. The most interesting character arc in the novel actually belonged to a guy. Go figure. Full review at theludicreader.com

Photo credit: chaluk
Happy Canada Day to my fellow Canadians.

Summer has officially started for me and the first order of business is to finish these two books. #happysigh

Just got home from school on this rainy Friday afternoon (only two more days before the official start of summer vacay). Time to open my West Coast #summersantagoespostal box compliments of @melissajayne . Your box was a total delight. Thank you. And thanks to @BookishMarginalia for organizing.

From the West Coast all the way to the East Coast (well, almost), your #summersantagoespostal package has arrived safe and sound @melissajayne
Looking forward to the 21st!

My #SummerSantaGoesPostal is on its way. Luckily it doesn‘t have too far to go. @BookishMarginalia thanks for organizing this great event.

Currently reading.

Not a run-of-the-mill thriller, this novel concerns a high school English teacher, Vera Lundy, who is fascinated by serial killers and a talented but quirky student in one of her classes, Jensen Willard. When another student turns up dead, and Jensen goes missing, Vera‘s life is turned upside down. Readable, suspenseful, and surprising.

So, this book...I guess I can see why everyone thinks it‘s so good. Louise is the nanny to Myriam and Paul‘s two young children in Paris. She plays games, cooks amazing meals, keeps the apartment spotless, but there is also something...off ...about her. Not in the same way as if this had been written as a North American thriller, though. (If that makes sense.) This slim novel is going for something more and it was just okay for me.

Thanks to @FantasyChick forthe tag. Sorry I am a day late replying.

1. Some days....nothing.
2. Cleaning the cat litter. But I love my kitty.
3. People ...even though I probably took them for granted. I miss them now.
4. Waitress.
5. My mom always told me when I had to make a difficult decision to weigh the pros and cons.

Tagging some newbies to my Litsy space: @TheCuriousHousecat , @I_Like_Big_Books , @Aseleener

So, it‘s May 15, but feels more like Feb 15. Brrrr.🥶
I finished A Gentleman in Moscow. 🤨
I am hoping my new book won‘t put me to sleep.😴
Only 16 class days before exams start. 🥳

Happy Mother‘s Day! Card was handpainted my daughter, Mallory, who is currently attending art school.
Who is your favourite literary mom?

Agh. I am struggling with this book. Have to finish by Tuesday and I keep falling asleep. I am on page 102. 🙄

#sorrynotsorry
I did not need to visit the bookstore today; however, 15% of my purchase supports my school‘s safe grad. So, like, what‘s a girl to do?

Despite being prolific and a terrific writer, (no one can twist an ending - believably, not in a wtf?! way - like Cook). Why is he not more mainstream? Why are his books almost impossible to find? I‘ve had to do some serious sleuthing to collect these ones.

Do you have a favourite writer who, in your opinion, doesn‘t get the love they deserve?

Although this thriller was a little long-winded, I am a big fan of Kelly and this is my third outing with her. Spanning 15 years, the novel tells the story of Laura and Kit and the event, at an eclipse festival in Cornwall, that changes their lives forever. Well-written and clever, and definitely a page turner once you hit the the half way point.

This debut is a must-read. Equal parts heartbreak and heart-warming. When senior Adam discovers freshman Julian at his school, their reunion is awkward at first. Something is clearly up with Julian and it‘s Adam‘s persistent kindness that cracks Julian‘s life open. I loved this book and these characters.

#sorrynotsorry Bookoutlet book haul.
Missing from photo the bottom book 'Nick Drake: Remembered for Awhile' & the top book (tagged).
Am I the only one who can. not. resist. buying. books?

Run-of the-mill YA romance featuring a smokin‘ hot bad boy and bound-for-college good girl who meet and fall madly in love faster than you can say Miami heat....I skim read it and don‘t believe I missed any nuance or character development.

Check out my Easter Book Hunt on my blog theludicreader.com with thanks to The Savvy Reader.
Have a Happy Easter.