Weekend reads

I liked the twists and turns in this novel, and the alternating viewpoints really added to the story.

I was taking my #audiowalk yesterday, lost in the tagged book, when I looked up and saw all this stuff in a tree. So weird.

I just don‘t like anyone in this book.

My daughter used to LOVE this book when she was about 2. Someone brought it up today and DH and I cracked ourselves up reciting it from memory. (She‘s almost 9.)

Cleaned out one of my garden beds and planted bulbs to the tune of the tagged audiobook. I had no idea it was about the circus!

Not sure if the after picture looks better or worse but it will in the spring when it‘s full of tulips 🌷

Taking a break from yard work to read and nap on the patio. Winter will be here before we know it.

I decided to finish #bfcr3 with a bang today. A hike plus yard work have me counting down the minutes until I can get into bed with my book. It‘s been a good week- I was sick as a dog last weekend but am bouncing back with some healthy eating and self care.

Out of the eight books I listened to while active this round the tagged book is by far my favorite.

Stay well bfcers. See you next time!

It‘s here @Wife I‘ll dig in soon. Thanks! #lmpbc #groupq

Up early listening to audiobooks and making pie. I love fall.

I‘ve been re-reading this series off and on, and I think this is the one when they really got good. They‘re all good mysteries, but in this one relationships start to form between the inspectors and the villagers, and that, to me, is what really makes this series.

1) yup!
2) bookmarks, gel pens, stationary, stickers
3) socks and tea mugs
4) jelly beans

Excited for the #litsylovewinterswap

I asked my daughter the moral of the story. “Don‘t go fishing” 🤣🤣

My TBR for the next month or so- not as many books as usual because of the CHUNKSTERS.

This book had plenty of strategies for helping pre-teen and teenage girls deal with stress. It‘s something I‘ll keep in mind as my daughter grows, and for myself since no one was talking about this kind of stuff when I was a kid.

Note: hopefully now that I am done with this book I can get the song out of my head.

The first scholastic book order of the year came in today!

A really good graphic novel version of a modern classic.

This book is grim and violent but also stunningly funny. I was so attached to the characters by the end. An excellent audiobook- I did so much laundry today just so I could see how this ended.

I enjoyed this book. Davis was very honest about the highs and lows of hiking the AT as a single woman.

A good, easy to listen to audiobook. Likable characters with a satisfying conclusion.

(Picture is Cape Cod, no Nantucket pics sorry.)

Bad reading day. Had to put one book aside because the violence was too much, got 4% in on the tagged book and realized I had read it, tried to listen to my audiobooks but realized I forgot my ear buds. I hate it when I waste my commutes.

I love it when the cat joins us for story time.

I hadn‘t heard of this series, but my daughter has, and she loves it. We bought one today on a tour of a battlefield.

I read 13 lucky books in August. The tagged book was my favorite, but I really liked Furious Hours, After the Flood, and The Stationary Shop too.

Bookish graffiti from the Girl Scout camping trip I led this weekend

I had a great walking week this week, and am still on track with my audiobooks, but I haven‘t been able to get it together with my diet. I‘m grateful for a long weekend so I can hopefully get my act together. #bfcr3 @wanderinglynn

I loved this book. Most series become repetitive or absurd over time. Louise Penny‘s inspector Gamache series just keeps getting better. (I cried.) If you‘re new to this series start at the beginning!

Was doing my thing on my #audiowalk tonight when I saw this 😳

Louise Penny was great- so funny and interesting. I can‘t wait to get home and read.

Got my book, now do I pay attention to Louise Penny‘s talk or start reading? 🌲🌲🌲

It felt great to be home, and walking my neighborhood route again. I was surprised to see so many fall flowers and berries after just being away for 1 week. #bfcr3

For the first fifty pages of this book I didn‘t like the main characters, and wasn‘t sure if I would finish. I kept going because it was an #arc and I wanted to give it a chance. After that the story was so powerful, and the characters‘ journeys were so emotional that I couldn‘t put it down. An engrossing book with a satisfying ending. I can‘t wait to read more by this author.
@WilliamMorrowBooks

I‘ve got a hundred pages left and a two hour flight. Let‘s do this!

Halfway through #bfcr3 and I finally hit my 100k step goal! I‘ve been on vacation this week, so those steps came in some pretty amazing places. I‘m still at 2/6 books, but only have 15 minutes left in my current one. Looking forward to getting back to my regular diet next week. I am so sick of eating out, and my fingers are all swollen from the salt. Have a great week everyone!
#bookfitnesschallenge

There‘s my girl, reading while she hikes ❤️

I enjoyed visiting this library today, and Cascades, a cute bookstore across the street.

I really enjoyed this book. It‘s a true story about a series of crimes in Alabama and how they impact the alleged killer, an attorney, and Harper Lee.

I really enjoyed this behind the scenes look at Johnny Cash‘s Folsom Prison album. It‘s a really short Audible Original from a few months ago, and one of the few I‘ve found to be worthwhile.

op.cit is a funky bookstore in Taos that we had the pleasure of visiting today.

This book has been unputdownable so far.

I love this bookstore. Great selection, and mostly books not toys.

I didn‘t make 100,000 steps this week, but I‘m getting closer. We‘re in Colorado this week for hiking, so maybe this is the week. (Although I think I‘m not worrying about my bone health diet this week 😜) 2 books down, four to go!

#bfcr3 #bookfitnesschallenge

Delighted with all my #Litsylove and birthday cards this week. Thank you all so much. This is such a great community.

I am so excited. I never go to things like this, but I couldn‘t resist Louise Penny.

I love this box @ginganinja ! Thank you so much 🗼🗼🗼#staycationintimeswap

I was between a pick and so-so on this one. The beginning was gripping, but the love triangle seemed forced to me and the ending dragged. I did really appreciate the main character‘s strength and loyalty.

I was stuck in my chair for 12 hours today, but fixed that with a whiffle ball game with the kids, and a walk after dinner. I have been switching between Harry Truman and Louise Penny today. Truman to keep my brain active during repetitive work, and Penny for comfort. #litsywalkers #bfcr3

Yesterday I hiked 5 miles and felt like I could have done 5 more. Today I could barely make it on my two mile neighborhood loop. Blame the humidity I guess.

I am loving my re-read of On Writing and feeling sad that it‘s almost over. I also spent some time audiocooking yesterday so I‘ll have plenty of healthy bone strengthening foods on hand for the week.
#bfcr3

Round 3 week 1 check in for #BFC

85,000 out of 100,000 steps
1/6 audiobooks
Did a decent job with my bone health diet

It was a rotten week at work, so I‘m happy I got as close as I did. Looking forward to crushing that steps goal starting with a hike tomorrow.
#BFCr3

It‘s hard to believe the pool will only be open for a few more weeks. Starting this #arc and enjoying the sun today.