Just a reminder that the Trapped On An Island challenge starts July 1st. I hope some of you plan on joining. Don't forget to post a link to your Goodreads shelf.

I have 261 books on my shelf... I wonder which ones will make it to the island. 🤔

#trappedonanisland

So I'm thinking of a new challenge. Lately I've noticed I've been reading a lot of newer releases and have been neglectful of some of the TBR books that have been on my list for years. I never seem to pick these books myself, so why not have someone else pick them for me? So here's how I'm thinking the challenge would work.

- Those who would want to participate will create a shelf on their Goodreads called "trapped on an island". ⬇️

Here's my June #bookspinbingo card. I've got one down. Currently reading Salem's Lot.

#bookspinbingo - Library Loan #9 TBD
#doublespin - Runaway Ralph

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Here are the library loans I completed in May. Some winners, others just didn't hit the mark.

The Book Woman's Daughter - #ReadtheUSA (KY) #SeriesRead2022 @thespineview
Beach Read - #ReadtheUSA (MI)

Here's my final update for May's #bookspinbingo.

No bingo, but I did finish my #bookspin and #doublespin.

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Here's my list for June. #bookspinbingo

Participating in my library's summer reading program. We'll see if it helps me get back on track with my Goodreads yearly goal.

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Did a little rock/pebble art. I'm headed to Michigan in a couple months, and I'm definitely going to be on the look out for some unique rocks for more future projects.

#litsycrafters

Got myself an American vintage copy (1952) of Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl from shopgoodwill.com. Sometimes I like to browse their selection of books to see if I can find any hidden gems. Believe it or not this was one book I could never seem to find (used) for my collection. I see a re-read in my future.

Finished my first book for May's #bookspinbingo. Boy, was this a let down. This was pretty uneventful until the end. Or maybe it's just that it lacked the overall suspense I came to expect. I gave it 3 stars because the writing wasn't terrible, the story just didn't deliver.

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Forgot to post my #bookspinbingo for May. While I've still been reading, I've been a little absent from Litsy lately. Life is funny like that. I'll try to get back to my usual posts for May.

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Still behind on my Goodreads challenge, what better way to reward my laziness than with more books? Top stack is from Barnes & Noble, bottom from an Antique Mall.

Well this is disappointing. It's been a long time... years in fact, since I've fallen behind in my Goodreads challenge. I'm usually ahead of schedule. I don't know what's going on with me. 😫

Sure, it's only one book, but I'm definitely not at my usual pace.

P.S. feel free to add me on Goodreads. https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/46824567-malina-skrobosinski

Not bad for a debut. Not my favorite read this year, but held interest.

#bookspinbingo @thearomaofbooks #ReadtheUSA2022 (LA)

I think this series has a lot a promise. Definitely plan to keep moving forward with this one.

#bookspinbingo @TheAromaofBooks #SeriesRead2022 @TheSpineView

Really enjoyed this one. I think I'm even going to start saying "Is that a fucking pigeon?" ?

#bookspinbingo #bookspin @TheAromaofBooks

I was terrible about posting updates for March, so here they come!

#SeriesRead2022 @TheSpineView #bookspinbingo @TheAromaofBooks #19822022 (2013) @Librarybelle

I finally got my #bookspinbingo list together for April. The #ThingsinCommon really put me to work.

As usual, I have to leave room for my library holds, but all the other titles connect in one way or another.

@TheAromaofBooks @Clwojick

I decided to redo my living room bookshelf. It is now only non-fiction books. It's so very "adult" to me. ?

I have recently acquired this book, and I have ZERO regrets! This book is awesome! I'm not typically one to "fan" over a sitcom or series, but this one stole my heart. These characters... I mean how can you not love them?!? ❤

If you're a fan of the show, don't think about it, just buy it. You won't be sorry.

I think everyone has received their bookmarks now for the #acrylicbookmarkswap #LitsyCrafters, so I thought I would share all the bookmarks I created in case some of you missed them.

I had so much fun creating these. I think it's time to create some more. 😁

@peanutnine Sara, I got your bookmark a couple days ago, but forgot to post. Sorry!

It's beautiful. It very much reminds me of an embroidered piece. Very cool! Thanks!

#acrylicbookmarkswap #litsycrafters

@Catsandbooks @StayCurious @Charityann @LiseWorks @MaleficentBookDragon @Readergrrl

@StayCurious look what was waiting for me when returning from vacation!! It's so beautiful!! Very nice job on your roses! Thank you! 😘

@Charityann @MaleficentBookDragon @Readergrrl @LiseWorks @peanutnine @Catsandbooks

#acrylicbookmarkswap #litsycrafters

Decided to go ahead and listen to this one since I'm on vacation in Key West and Vince Vaughn has been filming here for the upcoming movie. Some have seen him hanging around town... even cruising around on a bike. We saw filming from a distance, but no sighting of the actual crew. 😒

#bookspinbingo #SeriesRead2022 @TheAromaofBooks @TheSpineView

Check out these bookmarks my co-worker made for me using rocks I found while on vacation in Michigan. These are made using poured acrylic and a bookmark mold.

#one-of-a-kind #personaltreasure

Dinah had surgery last weekend, she didn't do well in the cone of shame, so we got her a onesie. I've got to say, she might just be the cutest thing on 4 legs. 😻

#catsoflitsy #catinaonesie

@Catsandbooks Leila! This is awesome! I'm in love with it! You absolutely nailed it. Thank you! 💕

#acrylicbookmarkswap #Litsycrafters

An interesting read. Most things we all probably realize have been lost, while others may not necessarily come to mind... such as typing. Really? People have lost the ability to type now? I would have thought that would have improved since the Internet. 🤷‍♀️

#ReadNonFicChal

I really had high hopes for this one, but I did not enjoy this nearly as much as Little Darlings. In fact, I almost gave up st 60%, but everyone's 4 and 5 star reviews made me push through. Even still... I would not give it 4 or 5 stars.

#bookspinbingo #doublespin @TheAromaofBooks

My February was such a hot mess I didn't even get to make my own bingo card, so this is the result. I got a good amount of reading done, just no bingo. I did get my #bookspin and #doublespin books read though.

#bookspinbingo @TheAromaofBooks

Here's my list for March! A lot of carry over from February, since it didn't go quite as planned. Though March may not go as planned either since I have a vacation planned.

#bookspinbingo @TheAromaofBooks

@LiseWorks I got my bookmark today! It's very lovely, and so me! Thank you for the time and effort you put into it!

#acrylicbookmarkswap

This was a fun, quick, listen. Those that work in healthcare will have to tell me how accurate this is.

I did not plan my bingo card very well this month because all my holds are becoming available and I only reserved 8 spots on my card for library loans, and I've used them all... and they just keep coming. 🤷‍♀️

I'm still a fan of Mr. Mercedes. That character Brady really got me. What a creep. Though he was in this one, it wasn't to my satisfaction. This one just didn't reel me in quite as much.

#bookspinbingo #doublespin @TheAromaofBooks

Yes, it's as good as you think. This is a fantasy book I can stand behind! This appeals to any book lover!

#bookspinbingo @TheAromaofBooks

Well, if you came here because of the movie, I'm sorry. The book is certainly different isn't it? Not bad, just different. Perhaps a bit long-winded. I can see why they left out quite a bit.

#bookspinbingo #bookspin @TheAromaofBooks #19822022 (1985) @Librarybelle

Maybe I'm in a funk... or just overly critical. This was just kind of underwhelming. I expected a bit more. Oh well, you know what they say, on to the next one.

#bookspinbingo @TheAromaofBooks #ReadtheUSA2022 (Indiana)

I've really got to stop trying to read fantasy novels. Despite my efforts I still can't get into them. I thought for sure this one would get me, but I've got to say, I checked out. 😟

#bookspinbingo #19822022 (2019) @TheAromaofBooks @Librarybelle

Okay ladies, I am sending out your bookmarks tomorrow. The envelopes have a slight bulge to them because the bookmarks have a tassel, so I'm hoping they all arrive safely. 🤞

#acrylicbookmarkswap @Catsandbooks @StayCurious @LiseWorks @peanutnine @Readergrrl @Charityann @MaleficentBookDragon

Here's another example of a novel I was enjoying up until the end. I don't know... sometimes I just feel like these authors try to hard to deliver that twist, and for me, this one just didn't deliver. I also felt like this novel was all conceptual. While many felt Molly was a well developed character, I felt she never evolved.

#bookspinbingo @TheAromaofBooks

I'm slowly making my way through this series. Who knows if I'll actually finish it. So far it's not blowing me away, but it's not bad either.

#bookspinbingo @TheAromaofBooks #SeriesRead2022 @TheSpineView #ReadtheUSA2022 (Mississippi)

This had it's moments. Going to give it 3.5 stars. Going to use this one for #ReadtheUSA2022 since parts of it take place in Hawaii.

#bookspinbingo @TheAromaofBooks

This book had me until the end. Not crazy about how abruptly this one ends.

#bookspinbingo @TheAromaofBooks

It's times like this that make me embarrassed to call myself an American. What the hell is wrong with people? 😡

Unless it's a matter of survival book burning should never be a thing.

I enjoyed this, but I can't help but wonder why the editors never seem to think Donna Tartt's books could use a bit more revision? They're just so unnecessarily long. There was so much here that I just didn't feel added much to the overall storyline or character development. But, I suppose this is why I'm not in publishing. 😆

#bookspinbingo #19822022 (1992) #ReadtheUSA2022 (Vermont) @TheAromaofBooks @Librarybelle

@Tove_Reads how funny is it that I receive this email after I admit that I've given up on NetGalley? I legitimately didn't use it at all last year.

That said, there are three authors that could bring me back, and Blake Crouch is one of them. So... I guess I'm jumping back in to have a blast!

#NetGalley #Upgrade

And that's a wrap for January's #BookSpinBingo! I did better than expected. Hoping February is just as full of excellent reading!

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I was lucky to squeeze this one in at the last minute. My hold became available with just enough time to finish this for January's #bookspinbingo! I rather enjoy Fannie Flagg. Interested to see where this series goes.

#bookspinbingo #SeriesRead2022 @TheAromaofBooks @TheSpineView

Y'all! I am so mad at myself for waiting so long to read this one! I LOVED this! Easily made it's way into my top 5! 💕

#Bookspinbingo #MustReads2022 #ClassicsChallenge @TheAromaofBooks

How can you not find this entertaining?!? Johnny Depp sure did a great job of bringing this character to the big screen. 👏

#bookspinbingo @TheAromaofBooks #ReadtheUSA2022 (Nevada)

DNF at 70%

I'm sure that this is a great story. But that's just it, it's ALL story, there's little to no dialogue and it lacks character development, and for me it's just too hard to connect with.

I'm going to have to step away and recognize that this one just isn't for me.

#bookspinbingo @TheAromaofBooks