Considering I just stayed up all night and read this book cover to cover, it's for sure going to be 5 stars from me! I hope Angie Thomas keeps writing. The world needs to read what she's got!

1. After more than a month of not getting to paint, I forced myself to put something on a canvas yesterday and managed to finish 10 individual pieces!
2. Live PD is still on break and we are supposed to get more rain. Plus the kids are gone for another 2 weeks. So probably reading and watching too much tv?
#friyayintro @howjessreads

Easily one of my favorite books this year! I devoured it in less than 48 hours. It's a story that needs to be told over and over and over again until things change for our oppressed communities across the country. #recommendsday

If you haven't read THUG, it needs to be a priority on your TBR list, immediately! Thomas has done such an amazing job, and in 1 sitting, I got that far ⬆⬆⬆ into the book!

A beautifully written novel following the generations of a family, not unlike "Roots" by Alex Haley, which I also loved!

We had a 5am tornado warning today. It's been raining for almost 12 hours and normally our pond is completely dry. That band of brown in the picture? That's water in the pond. It's insane how much water is on the ground and flooding out an incredible number of streets. In my county alone, more than 20 streets and intersections are completely impassable. #OklahomaUSA

"There should be no room in your life for regret. If in the moment of doing you felt clarity, you felt certainty, then why feel regret later?"

Wise words from dear old dad. ?

My husband and I listened to this on our road trip today. Honestly, I didn't like it. Wolff was really bad about starting a timeline, then going back to before the election and starting over with new people. I felt like he talked more about Steve Bannon than anything else. I did learn that Bannon is incredibly crass, which is disgusting to be honest.

I'm really enjoying this book so far!

I feel so guilty lately for bailing on so many books this year. I think I'm in a reading slump. I've noticed that when a new library hold comes in for the Alex Cross series by James Patterson, I get super excited and then incredibly bummed when I can't read the next book. But anyway, I bailed on Blake's book. #imsorry

This one gutted me. Sweet baby angels. I think this one in particular got to me because it's mother's day weekend and I've had a miscarriage (2.5 years ago). I know it isn't the same, but it is still relatable, in my opinion.

I have never read a book about the Manhattan Project before, so that was interesting to me. But the story seemed kind of flat for me, more about the relationship between June and Sam, less about anything else. I wanted to read more from Joe's perspective and also Ralph & Shirley's relationship. It's good for a light, easy read!

Hiiiii! It's me and my frizzy halo showing off my new glasses! I'm so excited to finally get them. 🤓💖

"I'm from Brooklyn," made me chuckle!

#whisperifyoucan @Mowen036 George is the handsomest boy! 😍

My mind kept wandering and to be honest, the plot was stagnant. I read the first 35% of the book.

Saw the ladies at their OKC show last night and it was amazing! I can't wait to get their book, when my book buying ban is over of course. I took my 16 year old daughter with me to the show since she's a baby murderino! #ssdgm #murderino

Patterson didn't write a very long novel with this one. Including the about the author page and the other ending pages, the whole thing was fewer than 300 pages. It was short, but good!

The state of Oklahoma has more than 7,000 untested rape kits as of the 2018 inventory. That's 7,000 victims that may never see justice. You can check how many untested rape kits there are in your state by going to End the Backlog's website and you can donate at give.endthebacklog.org.

Because of #LitsyLove, I regularly get happy mail now! I've so enjoyed being a member of it and I've had several requests to post some of my art photos here. Feel free to follow me on Instagram or Facebook, just search RoseRockDesigns on either platform! This one is one of my favorite pieces I've ever done, and I've even worked with blacklight paint!

The cover of this book is gorgeous! I wanted so much to like it, but I've had it for more than 2 weeks and I'm less than halfway through. I was not wanting to pick it back up.

Head over to Kayla's profile to read about her #SpringHasSprungGiveaway! That Bob's Burgers mug is what made me look at the post! I need more Tina in my life. 💖

Thanks for the opportunity, @Kayla.Adriena!

Kingsolver delivers yet another homerun! I loved the characters and sweet baby angel Turtle! I'm excited to read the second book in this series. 💖

@Clwojick thanks for the giveaway & happy birthday to Oscar Meyer! #OscarMeyerTurnsFive

This is my little girl Seasons! She loves to jump in my lap and take naps with me. 💖

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I woke my husband up when I laughed at this part!

I was underwhelmed with this Alex Cross novel unfortunately. I wish Sampson was more involved in Cross's cases, like he was at the beginning of the series. This one felt impersonal to me. I didn't get the sense that Alex was growing as a detective, dr, father, or husband. He felt very static to me. I'm excited to learn more about Ava and see how she fits in with the Cross family!

I loved this quote when I stumbled across it!

Kyle Craig is one of my most favorite villains. I wish Sampson had played a bigger role in this novel, I love his character!

I am FLYING through this novel. It's so good!

I wanted so much to like this, but I found a lot of her humor outdated and irrelevant. I had no idea she was writing her column in the 60s. I made it 39% through before DNF.

Hey #LitsyLove members, I need help figuring out who this postcard is from! It looks like tape was used on the back of it and it tore off the layer of writing for who to tag. Can someone help?!

@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

I'm considering hosting a Roots read along if I have enough interest. Who wants in? Tag other littens who may be interested too!
#ReadingRoots

I have to admit that the first quarter of the book wasn't very interesting to me, it just felt slow. I absolutely fell in love with Klara and her story, and from there I was hooked. These siblings remind me of my own siblings and makes me want to be better for them. I think I'll give them a call tomorrow.

I haven't been reading much this weekend because I've been catching up on #LitsyLove and work. But I was able to get the last of the magnets finished this morning and can start reading again today!!! 💖💖💖

1. An article from Book Riot.
2. The perfect curly girl products.
3. Poutine. But I love French fries!
4. Below Deck & Below Deck Mediterranean
5. Well, I'm a stepmom. And not always a good one, but I am always an okay one! 😂
#premondayvibes @pepsicola

1. I'm not sure I would bring any of them back, tbh.
2. Prefer ebook, since it's more portable.
3. I'm younger! I'll be 28 in June.
4. No. I had to look it up, but I live 421 miles from where I was born.
5. 👍👍👍
#friyayintro @howjessreads

I don't think I'll ever really get tired of reading of the Cross family and Alex's cases. 💖💖💖

Thank you so much, @OriginalCyn620! I can't wait to read this book and respond to your #LitsyLove package. I've had a harder day and this little act of kindness made it 100x brighter. Thank you so much!

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I'm supposed to be sleeping, but instead I'm over here giggling like a school girl.

Bailed on this novel. It just wasn't as interesting to me as the first Outlander book and I was getting to the point that I would rather do anything else except read this book more.

I feel absolute joy when things accidentally match! Here is the envelope of #LitsyLove from @LokiDokey that matches my kindle cover! 💖💖💖

1. Leftovers, probably. So tator tot casserole, pizza, chili/baked potato.
2. It's tagged!
3. As many as I can! I'm about halfway through my reading goal for the year already, so I can't wait to see where it will be next month.

@Samplergal #FridayFun

Got my first 2 #LitsyLove envelopes! I'm so excited to open them and send something back. 💖💖💖

@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
@Stacypatrice

I loved getting swept up in Claire and Jamie's story again! So much adventure, romance, heartbreak, and victory all wrapped up in 850 pages.

"But whatever you are to do, you will require strength for it. So take one last bit of advice: when in doubt, eat."

Brother Anselm has some amazing advice. ?

1. Nope. I'm trying to not buy any books this year.
2. When I was 12/13 (peak of hormonal outbursts), I was pouring lemonade from a pitcher when the lid of the pitcher gave way and fell onto the floor, spilling half a gallon of lemonade. My mom, grandma, and aunt started laughing so I took off running to change clothes without even trying to help clean up.
3. Tagged.
4. New Mexico in July for a wedding!

@Eggs #WondrousWednesday

What is your favorite thing to snack on while you're reading?

Personally, I like snacks that don't leave residue on my fingers or crumbs. Almonds and pretzels are my current favorites, but I'd love new ideas!

I watched season 1 of Outlander two years ago, long before I decided to read the book. Now that I'm reading the book, I'm still in love with the story!

My husband, both kids, and myself all have the flu. Hopefully I will get this one finished up soon and start the next one, since none of us are feeling like doing much of anything else right now. I've got my hot tea with me, and I've been trying to rest for the last 24 hours.

1. Tagged it! I had no idea it was so long, and book 2 has already been downloaded on Libby. I need to get it finished!
2. Johnny English last night with the family.
3. Coffee or peppermint tea

#weekendreads @rachelsbrittain

My therapist was a no-call/no-show for my appointment this morning and I was feeling super angry about it. So here's a funny picture of #thecatnamedseasons from last night. I'm going to disappear for a while into the Scottish Highlands with some coffee.