1. Puppy play date and working
2. Finally read Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen - it put me to sleep
3. Imani in the Belly
#motivationalmonday @Cupcake12
Thanks for the tag @Eggs ☺️
1. Puppy play date and working
2. Finally read Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen - it put me to sleep
3. Imani in the Belly
#motivationalmonday @Cupcake12
Thanks for the tag @Eggs ☺️
Another read pulled from the #nonfiction2024 prompt list. I like her humor and honesty during a very turbulent time in Iran. I can‘t imagine how you make the mental shift from freedom of speech to restrictions everywhere. Her parents were great in that they made their home a safe place to speak out.
Anyone have another nonfiction recommendation that covers the rise of the Islamic State? I‘d like to know more.
I bought this because I really liked the cover. Thankfully, the book itself was entertaining. Zhao Yunlan was equal parts annoying and impressive. He was understandably confident considering his successes in the Soul Guarding Order. I guessed one of the twists, but a couple others caught me off guard. Next book in the series is out next week!
March #doublespin complete @TheAromaofBooks
This was a hard listen. We know what happened that day, but it was so much more intimate to hear the stories from survivors and the families of those lost. The bravery of the first responders cannot be overstated. Many went in that building with the full understanding they probably won‘t make it out.
I highly recommend the audiobook. It features a full cast representing all the stories being shared. Audio of select phone calls also included.
1. Thanksgiving and Christmas - one with holiday with my mom‘s side and the other with my dad‘s side
2. My parents - both usually have really good advice
3. Family trips were the best
#wondrouswednesday @Eggs
Everyone is welcome to play!
A heartwarming read with great artwork. The cheese theme had me cackling (Guoda is a great name for a dog). I finished it and then promptly read it again.
A big thank you to @sebrittainclark for her glowing review of this book.
An appropriately twisty ending to this duology. I‘m a huge fan of the magic system in this world. Honestly, I‘m a fan of all of it. Props to the author for coming up with all those creepy rhymes said by the nightmare.
Highly recommend to anyone interested a darker fantasy story.
February #doublespin complete! @TheAromaofBooks
#motivationalmonday @Cupcake12
1. Pixel goes to the groomer and cleaning my kitchen
2. Veterinarian because I love animals and didn‘t want to be a people doctor
3. The only one so far is to visit my bestie in Chicago for her baby shower in the spring
4. I caved and started a new light novel series
I did the book lover game of "just one more chapter" last night...and ended up finishing the book.
I liked this one a lot. Kolis' character was incredibly unnerving. His intelligence paired with a twisted sense of empathy made for a tense read. Sera showed a lot more restraint in this one than the previous books, but still remained her sassy self.
A chill Friday night with a tired puppy (he went to daycare today). I'm starting this month's #doublespin, which was to read a book I own.
Not pictured: glass of red wine and a sleeve of thin min cookies 😋
#dogsoflitsy
Not at all the ending I was predicting! This was a great thriller. The audiobook made it hard to know which moments were recounting of the past versus current day, but you usually could figure it out after a few sentences.
#authoramonth @Soubhiville
A thought-provoking story about the power of an individual's spirit to enact change outside of the physical body. There's so much more to this story than just that, though. It captivated me in a way I can't quite explain.
I'm working on reading the books used for this year's #nonfiction2024 prompts.
Did I use #mangamarch as an excuse to start a new manhwa? Absolutely.
A heartless cardiac surgeon playgirl meets the happy-go-lucky patient in need of a new heart. I like that there aren't any immediate sparks, but more of a slow burn start to their friendship. I'm excited to see how things develop.
@Nessavamusic
A lazy Saturday afternoon on the couch. I now know to time my reading with his midday nap.
This book has me hooked! I have no idea what is coming next.
#dogsoflitsy
First bingo of 2024! February #bookspinbingo was a success.
I haven‘t been churning through books like I usually do thanks to a busy schedule, but I‘m enjoying the ones I manage to finish.
@TheAromaofBooks
Safiya Sinclair is a brave human to revisit the traumas of her youth. Her father was a strict Rastafarian who hated all things Babylon (aka the modern world) and believed women could never be as pure as men (bleh). Despite all of the restrictions that kept Safiya under her father‘s control, she obtained scholarships to the best schools and wrote herself to freedom with her poetry. Fantastic memoir.
January #doublespin @TheAromaofBooks
#whatsnewwednesdays
I've officially started planning my summer trip. Not sure where I'm going yet, but plan A is to find a good weekend hike to go on with pup.
Thanks for the tag! @Eggs (and happy early birthday 🎉)
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @TieDyeDude @Read4life
"Hero. The word slithered nastily in his mind. An honour bestowed upon you when you had killed all those who would have called you a mass murderer."
Only a couple pages in, but this quote makes me think I'm going to really like this book.
March #bookspin here I come! I opted to use the same list as last month. Turns out giving myself a loose list is the perfect solution for all the mood reading I do. Plus, it helps me work through all the challenges I‘ve joined.
@TheAromaofBooks
#currentlyreading Another #becauseoflitsy read. Very thankful Spotify allows free (if limited) access to audiobooks for premium members. I use it when there is a several month wait at the library.
This book is wonderfully done. Many of the stories are hard to hear.
Overall, it's a good read, though there's no strong plot. You follow Marie as she morphs from unwanted orphan to powerful abbess. I wish we had more of her life as a crusader.
#authoramonth @Soubhiville
I enjoyed this poetry collection that @IndoorDame put on my radar with her review. My favorite were the stories where she rewrote the ending of a bad situation.
Another #auldlangspine recommendation by @HOTPock3tt that I quite enjoyed. Bridget is as lucky as her distinctive red hair... until she isn't. I don‘t visit the wild west often, but it's always a fun ride.
@monalyisha
#motivationalmonday
1. Nothing big planned
2. I have tennis practice that night, so I'm thinking I'll take treats for those playing
3. I'd be a prostitute who is very good at her job
@Cupcake12
The nonfiction mood reading continues with a harrowing survivor story. Misty Griffin's journey to her current life is remarkable. You feel her frustration with how the Amish lifestyle protects repeat offenders from repercussions.
This was an intense read that was only possible to finish because I knew she got out. #nonfiction2024
#motivationalmonday @Cupcake12
1. I just downloaded the peloton app, so I plan to try some new workouts
2. Google calendar and a notebook with a running list
3. I wish I was currently reading in a little country cottage.
Thanks for the tag! @Eggs
Okay. Wow. Did not see the twist coming. Such evocative writing by the author. I could almost feel the wind and mist brushing my skin.
Thank you @HOTPock3tt for getting me into this fantastical duology! #auldlangspine
“I am but a verse inspired by your chorus, and I will follow you until the end, when the isle takes my bones and my name is nothing more than a remembrance on a headstone, next to yours.” - A River Enchanted
A great recommendation by @HOTPock3tt - I just started the sequel and cannot wait to see how this story ends.
#auldlangspine @monalyisha
January was a good start to the reading year! I read my #bookspin and loved it. No bingo, but that‘s okay. Turns out I‘m in a nonfiction mood. I have two more lined up including January‘s #doublespin (which I plan to finish this weekend). My brain has been craving serious reads for some reason.
@TheAromaofBooks
I struggled with this one. Catherine‘s naivety was almost painful. Quite honestly, it put me to sleep every time I picked it up. There was a glimpse of the witty banter that made me fall in love with Emma. I‘m glad Jane Austen continued to hone her craft after this rather rough beginning.
#authoramonth completed at the last possible moment
@Soubhiville
#motivationalmonday @Cupcake12
1. I hope to finally finish putting together my ikea dresser
2. How To Say Babylon
3. Cheerful and sarcastic
Consider yourself tagged!
Where did January go?? I think a few days got buried in the snow…
Either way here is my February #bookspin list! I‘m going to copy what others have been doing with the categories. My reading system has been very mood based lately.
@TheAromaofBooks
Brave, heartbreaking, eloquent. Chanel steps boldly into the world to reclaim her name after being Emily Doe for years. You walk with her as she fights first to have her assault acknowledged and then to have the perpetrator accused. Chanel points out the many flaws in our legal system and society that pushed her down instead of lifting her up. A powerful read.
Please check content warnings before reading!
#sharreadathon #litsylove
I stumbled upon this nonfiction re-telling of the fictionalized story in Before We Were Yours. I remember reading BWWY back in 2020 just after visiting Memphis. The story has always stuck with me. To hear the real-life stories was even more impactful. There are stories of reconciliation, heartbreak, and unexpected thankfulness. I highly recommend this to everyone.
1. 1900s I think (not a lot of historical fiction reading happening here)
2. Spells for Forgetting by Adrienne Young
3. Tagged. It was a very good read!
#wondrouswednesday @Eggs
Pixel's loving his first snow experience. He kept trying to catch snowflakes the whole walk...when he wasn't burying his face in the snow.
We're currently curled up reading in front of a TV fire, but I couldn't resist posting this cute photo.
Fantastic recommendation from @HOTPock3tt ‘s #auldlangspine list!!! I absolutely loved this book ❤️ Top notch world building with complicated magical rules. The final twist caught me completely by surprise (under spoiler below). I have already borrowed the second book from the library and cannot wait to see how it all ends.
@monalyisha
I'm getting back into the #litsylove groove. Thank you to this wonderful group for being patient with my silence (despite my best intentions) in 2023. I'm excited to be back to writing letters.
(Not pictured is the puppy I managed to distract with a chew long enough to write four cards.)
Thank you so much! @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks These goodies have made my week. Excited to share the sticker love with my fellow litsy love friends. 🥰
#nonfiction2023 is complete! Thank you @Riveted_Reader_Melissa for the fun prompts. This is the most nonfiction I‘ve read in a year and I‘m very proud of this fact.
10 random facts about me ☺️ #auldlangspine
These were hard to do!
I‘m excited to dive into @HOTPock3tt ‘s #AuldLangSpine list! First up will be A River Enchanted which has been on my TBR for months.
@monalyisha
Merry Christmas to all who celebrate!
Ending the busy day on a relaxing note. My kitty has glued herself to me since I got to my parents last week (she was supposed to just stay with them a year...3 years ago).
Currently reading The Perfect Nanny. In the mood for a thriller despite the jolly season.
#LitsyLoveReads
This book had it all: magic, romance, intrigue. Oh, empires. Always built on bricks of blood.
I‘m a fan and cannot wait to dive into the next book. I liked that the main characters had very human flaws.
Just as good as the rest of the series. Osman has you laughing one chapter then on the verge of tears (if not outright crying) in the next. I love how he writes these clever retirees as they hunt down murders and thieves. Joyce remains my favorite of The Thursday Murder Club. There‘s serious steel under that earnest demeanor.