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Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World | Robin Wall Kimmerer

Reminder for November #RiseUpReads 2025

Read at your own pace. There will be a discussion post on Litsy at the end of the month.

Please tag me in your posts & use #riseupreads
If you're not currently tagged & would like to be, let me know.

Catsandbooks @LaughterHp @melismatic @julsmarshall @skygoddess1 @Bookwormjillk @lil1inblue @Jadams89 @puddlejumper @Liz_M @mrsV @thebookhippie @lapreader @willaful @cuilin @eggbeater @peanutnine @sparklemn 4d

Catsandbooks @singout @mhillis @light_of_aether @alldebooks @kspenmoll @librarybelle @mimi28 @ElizaMarie @AbigailJaneBlog @DebinHawaii @Kristy_K @IriDas @CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian @jari-chan @caterina @cbee @inkedbookworm13 4d

TheBookHippie Just got my book! 4d

Jari-chan I had to skip October, but I already got my copy of this month's read. 4d

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Hanukkah! | Roni Schotter

December 2025 Theme: Hanukkah Romance

Please vote for what book we will read in December
https://forms.gle/icmoK6YRePDCePap6

Read at your own pace. There will be a discussion posted on Litsy at the end of the month.

Please tag me in your posts & use #riseupreads
Rise up Reads- reading marginalized voices 🔥✊🏼 If you're not currently tagged & would like to be, let me know.

Catsandbooks @LaughterHp @melismatic @julsmarshall @skygoddess1 @Bookwormjillk @lil1inblue @Jadams89 @puddlejumper @Liz_M @mrsV @thebookhippie @lapreader @willaful @cuilin @eggbeater @peanutnine @sparklemn 4d

Catsandbooks @singout @mhillis @light_of_aether @alldebooks @kspenmoll @librarybelle @mimi28 @ElizaMarie @AbigailJaneBlog @DebinHawaii @Kristy_K @IriDas @CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian @jari-chan @caterina @cbee @inkedbookworm13 4d

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Catsandbooks @LaughterHp @melismatic @julsmarshall @skygoddess1 @Bookwormjillk @lil1inblue @Jadams89 @puddlejumper @Liz_M @mrsV @thebookhippie @lapreader @willaful @cuilin @eggbeater @peanutnine @sparklemn 4d

It's Elementary | Elise Bryant

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#RiseUpReads October 2025

I really liked this cozy mystery! I‘ll definitely read more in the series. It‘s great to see more diverse cozy mysteries being published in recent years.

Any other diverse cozy mysteries y‘all enjoy or have tried? I like Tita Rosie‘s Kitchen series

Catsandbooks @singout @mhillis @light_of_aether @alldebooks @kspenmoll @librarybelle @mimi28 @ElizaMarie @AbigailJaneBlog @DebinHawaii @Kristy_K @IriDas @CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian @jari-chan @caterina @cbee @inkedbookworm13 4d

TheBookHippie I‘ve got it here yet. The month went off the rails a bit. I hope to get to it this week. 4d

IriDas This is not a genre I typically read, but I enjoyed it. I think it might have to do with working in an elementary school and being a single mom. I got a lot of the craziness that those two worlds create. 4d

willaful I enjoyed it, though not a fan of the love triangle. 4d

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A Taste of Algeria | Algerian Action

#FoodandLit November 2025 Algeria 🇩🇿

To participate read a book that takes place in the country or is by an author from the country. Also enjoy food from the country. Share your experience with the tag #FoodandLit & tag @Catsandbooks & @Texreader

If you're not currently tagged in #FoodandLit news & would like to be, let me know.

Catsandbooks @Sblbooks @AmyK1 @SamAnne @Bookwormjillk @TheKidUpstairs @BookNAround @Tdrosebud @Thegreensofa @PatriciaU @AbigailJaneBlog @Itchyfeetreader @LeeRHarry @Daisey @Crazeedi @Simona @Chrissyreadit @amiable 1w

Catsandbooks @megabooks @vonnie862 @StolenBookmobile @liseworks @kwmg40 @reading_rainbow @TEArificbooks @Q84 @catebutler @dilara @teresereading @roary47 @maggie4483 @soscha @karisa @ElizaMarie @tineke 1w

Catsandbooks @Jerdencon @LitStephanie @Bcncookbookclub @Bnp @ChasingOm @Thebookhippie @mcctrish @JenLovesJT47 @texaschaitea @Bookworm54 @Jess861 @Kelly_the_bookish_sidekick @AnneCecilie @kspenmoll 1w

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Catsandbooks @Outandabout @Liz_M @DHill @BarbaraBB @DebinHawaii @pageturner1 @sapphire @bookbelle84 @libby1 @lunakay @blackink_whitepaper @yourfavouritemixtape @MaGoose @cortg @ferskner 1w

TheBookHippie Are we continuing in 2026? 1w

Catsandbooks @TheBookHippie I am not. That is up to @Texreader 1w

TheBookHippie @Catsandbooks 🙃 1w

SamAnne Hmmm. Algeria. 1w

Bookwormjillk I can‘t believe it‘s almost November! 1w

Cortg I‘m still reading September‘s book 😂 1w

Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick @Texreader If you want to continue and need assistance with graphics, tagging folks, and such, I am happy to help. 1w

Texreader @Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick Oh I love this!! Yes I‘ll be sending out the request for country nominations very soon. @butterfinger who came up with the brilliant idea for #foodandlit will be back with me. @catsandbooks has been absolutely brilliant with the artwork. I‘ve been worried about artwork. Tammy, I‘d love to have Kelly help us out with that unless that‘s something you‘d like to do? 1w

Butterfinger That's perfect!!! @Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick @Texreader 1w

Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick @Texreader @Butterfinger Excellent! I can make monthly graphics all at once for each month/country early on if you want them or as we go throughout the year. Should you need it, my email is kellyschnorrbusch @ gmail.com 6d

Texreader @Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick 🎉🎊🎈 Thank you!! 😊 6d

Bookwormjillk @Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick @Butterfinger @Texreader so glad this will continue in 2026. @Catsandbooks thank you so much for all you‘ve done and I truly hope 2026 is a better year for you. 5d

Texreader @Bookwormjillk Leila has given so much of herself to #foodandlit. I‘m forever in her debt! 4d

Catsandbooks @Texreader Thank you Karen! I loved doing Foodandlit with you and have had lots of fun with it over the years ❤️ 4d

Catsandbooks @Bookwormjillk thank you! I hope 2026 is better too! 😅 I feel like I‘m finally starting to manage some of my chronic illness stuff better but I take each day as it comes 4d

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The Serviceberry: An Economy of Gifts and Abundance | Robin Wall Kimmerer

#RiseUpReads November 2025

The Serviceberry by Robin Wall Kimmerer

Read at your own pace. There will be a discussion post on Litsy at the end of the month.

Please tag me in your posts & use #riseupreads
If you're not currently tagged & would like to be, let me know

Content Warnings: colonization, classism, racism, animal death, religious bigotry, pandemic, cannibalism

Catsandbooks @LaughterHp @melismatic @julsmarshall @skygoddess1 @Bookwormjillk @lil1inblue @Jadams89 @puddlejumper @Liz_M @mrsV @thebookhippie @lapreader @willaful @cuilin @eggbeater @peanutnine 1mo

Catsandbooks @singout @mhillis @light_of_aether @alldebooks @kspenmoll @librarybelle @mimi28 @ElizaMarie @AbigailJaneBlog @DebinHawaii @Kristy_K @IriDas @CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian @jari-chan @caterina @cbee @inkedbookworm13 1mo

Bookwormjillk Yay! I‘ve been meaning to read this. 1mo

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Librarybelle Yay! 1mo

Sparklemn I‘d love to join you. Have had this on my TBR list for months. 4w

Catsandbooks @Sparklemn added you! ❤️ 4w

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Indigenous Artists: A Selection of the Best - the Torch Collection | Kent Morris

#RiseUpReads November 2025

Theme: Indigenous Non-fiction

Please vote for what book we will read in November

https://forms.gle/4uANNmL6Xk3cFw1S9

Read at your own pace. There will be a discussion posted on Litsy at the end of the month.
Please tag me in your posts & use #riseupreads

Rise up Reads- reading marginalized voices 🔥✊🏼 If you're not currently tagged & would like to be, let me know.

Catsandbooks @LaughterHp @melismatic @julsmarshall @skygoddess1 @Bookwormjillk @lil1inblue @Jadams89 @puddlejumper @Liz_M @mrsV @thebookhippie @lapreader @willaful @cuilin @eggbeater @peanutnine
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Catsandbooks @singout @mhillis @light_of_aether @alldebooks @kspenmoll @librarybelle @mimi28 @ElizaMarie @AbigailJaneBlog @DebinHawaii @Kristy_K @IriDas @CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian @jari-chan @caterina @cbee @inkedbookworm13 1mo

peanutnine Thanks for putting this together! You always have great choices 1mo

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PuddleJumper Voted! 1mo

Librarybelle Voted! 1mo

Laughterhp Voted! 1mo

Jari-chan Voted! 1mo

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It's Elementary | Elise Bryant

Reminder for October #riseupreads

It's Elementary by Elise Bryant

Read at your own pace. There will be a discussion post on Litsy at the end of the month.

Please tag me in your posts & use #riseupreads
If you're not currently tagged & would like to be, let me know.

Catsandbooks @LaughterHp @melismatic @julsmarshall @skygoddess1 @Bookwormjillk @lil1inblue @Jadams89 @puddlejumper @Liz_M @mrsV @thebookhippie @lapreader @willaful @cuilin @eggbeater @peanutnine 1mo

Catsandbooks @singout @mhillis @light_of_aether @alldebooks @kspenmoll @librarybelle @mimi28 @ElizaMarie @AbigailJaneBlog @DebinHawaii @Kristy_K @IriDas @CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian @jari-chan @caterina @cbee @inkedbookworm13 1mo

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Catsandbooks @LaughterHp @melismatic @julsmarshall @skygoddess1 @Bookwormjillk @lil1inblue @Jadams89 @puddlejumper @Liz_M @mrsV @thebookhippie @lapreader @willaful @cuilin @eggbeater @peanutnine 1mo

The Wicked Bargain | Gabe Cole Novoa

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#RiseUpReads September

I loved The Wicked Bargain so much that it will be one of my favorite books of the year. I even read the sequel set in the same universe that happens after the first book but focuses on Dami.

What did y'all think?

Catsandbooks @singout @mhillis @light_of_aether @alldebooks @kspenmoll @librarybelle @mimi28 @ElizaMarie @AbigailJaneBlog @DebinHawaii @Kristy_K @IriDas @CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian @jari-chan @caterina @cbee @inkedbookworm13 1mo

Laughterhp Oops! Forgot to read this one! 1mo

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peanutnine I loved it!!! Definitely a new favorite. The historical setting was so detailed and the world building around demons and magic so interesting! I loved the found family vibes. And I really liked Dami's character so I'm excited to read their book soon 1mo

Jari-chan Totally agree! 💖💖 1mo

ElizaMarie I couldn't get into this one when I first tried. But hearing y'all's reviews makes me want to see if I could do another attempt. Did y'all do audio or physical? Did that make a difference? 1mo

IriDas We were moving last month so I only just started it today. Audiobook. My youngest and I had to go to his doctor who is about 1.5 hrs away so we read it there and back. So far, it‘s very enjoyable. We both like it. Can‘t wait to see where the story takes us. 1mo

peanutnine @ElizaMarie I did audio and thought it really brought the story to life! 1mo

TheBookHippie Oh I liked this one!! I loved the found family! I would have never read this so thank you!!! 1mo

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The Samoa Islands: An Outline of a Monograph With Particular Consideration of German Samoa : Constitution, Pedigrees and Traditions With 3 Plates, 4 Maps and 44 Illustra | Augustin Kr�mer

#FoodandLit October Samoa 🇼🇸

To participate read a book that takes place in the country or is by an author from the country. Also enjoy food from the country. Share your experience with the tag #FoodandLit & tag @Catsandbooks & @Texreader

If you're not currently tagged in #FoodandLit news & would like to be, let me know.

Catsandbooks @Sblbooks @AmyK1 @SamAnne @Bookwormjillk @TheKidUpstairs @BookNAround @Tdrosebud @Thegreensofa @PatriciaU @AbigailJaneBlog @Itchyfeetreader @LeeRHarry @Daisey @Crazeedi @Simona @Chrissyreadit @amiable 1mo

Catsandbooks @megabooks @vonnie862 @StolenBookmobile @liseworks @kwmg40 @reading_rainbow @TEArificbooks @Q84 @catebutler @dilara @teresereading @roary47 @maggie4483 @soscha @karisa @ElizaMarie @tineke 1mo

Catsandbooks @Jerdencon @LitStephanie @Bcncookbookclub @Bnp @ChasingOm @Thebookhippie @mcctrish @JenLovesJT47 @texaschaitea @Bookworm54 @Jess861 @Kelly_the_bookish_sidekick @AnneCecilie @kspenmoll 1mo

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Catsandbooks @Outandabout @Liz_M @DHill @BarbaraBB @DebinHawaii @pageturner1 @sapphire @bookbelle84 @libby1 @lunakay @blackink_whitepaper @yourfavouritemixtape @MaGoose @cortg 1mo

BarbaraBB Thanks for posting, I hope you‘re doing well 🤍 1mo

Bookwormjillk Maybe we could all go visit that swimming spot and read quietly ❤️ 1mo

mcctrish @Bookwormjillk yes please 1mo

TheBookHippie @Bookwormjillk yes. This seems necessary.. 1mo

vonnie862 I was not able to read September's pick, so I really hope October goes better. 1mo

ferskner Please add me to the tags! I won't be able to participate until next year but this is right up my alley. 1mo

Lunakay I'd certainly join for a reading session there 😀 1mo

Catsandbooks @ferskner added you! ❤️ 1mo

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This Princess Kills Monsters: The Misadventures of a Fairy-Tale Stepsister | Ry Herman

Wonderful start to Fall with my #fallingforfallswap package! Amazing books! I love the pusheen items and the kitty socks! The stickers, minis, die, and necklace are all so fun! I broke into the caramels and they're so tasty! Thank you Ashley! 🍁❤️

Chrissyreadit, Avanders, BookwormAHN

BookwormAHN You're welcome, enjoy 😸 2mo

Chrissyreadit 🤎❤️💛🧡💛❤️🤎 2mo

Avanders 😍🍂🍁♥️ 2mo

Susanita Kitty socks! 😻🧦 2mo

Prairiegirl_reading I just got the tagged book last week! It looks like fun! 2mo

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It's Elementary | Elise Bryant

#RiseUpReads October 2025

It's Elementary by Elise Bryant

Read at your own pace. There will be a discussion post on Litsy at the end of the month.

Content warnings: racism, domestic abuse, kidnapping, bullying, classism, murder, infidelity

Please tag me in your posts & use #riseupreads
If you're not currently tagged & would like to be, let me know.

Catsandbooks @LaughterHp @melismatic @julsmarshall @skygoddess1 @Bookwormjillk @lil1inblue @Jadams89 @puddlejumper @Liz_M @mrsV @thebookhippie @lapreader @willaful @cuilin @eggbeater @peanutnine 2mo

Catsandbooks @singout @mhillis @light_of_aether @alldebooks @kspenmoll @librarybelle @mimi28 @ElizaMarie @AbigailJaneBlog @DebinHawaii @Kristy_K @IriDas @CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian @jari-chan @caterina @cbee @inkedbookworm13 2mo

Librarybelle I‘m looking for a copy right now! 2mo

peanutnine My library has a copy and it was the one I voted for! Yay 😁 2mo

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Cozy Mystery: Bag and Lady | S. Y. Robins

#RiseUpReads October 2025 Theme: Black Cozy Mystery

Please vote for what book we will read in October

https://forms.gle/hYHTxbANTvVe7Q2c6

Read at your own pace. There will be a discussion posted on Litsy at the end of the month. Please tag me in your posts & use #riseupreads

Rise up Reads- reading marginalized voices 🔥✊🏼 If you're not currently tagged & would like to be, let me know.

Catsandbooks @LaughterHp @melismatic @julsmarshall @skygoddess1 @Bookwormjillk @lil1inblue @Jadams89 @puddlejumper @Liz_M @mrsV @thebookhippie @lapreader @willaful @cuilin @eggbeater @peanutnine 2mo

Catsandbooks @singout @mhillis @light_of_aether @alldebooks @kspenmoll @librarybelle @mimi28 @ElizaMarie @AbigailJaneBlog @DebinHawaii @Kristy_K @IriDas @CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian @jari-chan @caterina @cbee @inkedbookworm13 2mo

peanutnine Love this theme! Is there a link to vote? 2mo

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TheBookHippie @Catsandbooks link? 2mo

dabbe 💙✊🏻💙 2mo

Catsandbooks @peanutnine @thebookhippie sorry! Now the link is there! 2mo

TheBookHippie @Catsandbooks 🙃🙃🙃🙃 2mo

InkedBookworm13 😊 2mo

Roary47 This sounds fun. 🥰 2mo

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The Wicked Bargain | Gabe Cole Novoa

Reminder for #RiseUpReads September 2025

The Wicked Bargain by Gabe Cole Novoa

Read at your own pace. There will be a discussion post on Litsy at the end of the month.

Please tag me in your posts & use #riseupreads
If you're not currently tagged & would like to be, let me know.

Catsandbooks @LaughterHp @melismatic @julsmarshall @skygoddess1 @Bookwormjillk @lil1inblue @Jadams89 @puddlejumper @Liz_M @mrsV @thebookhippie
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Catsandbooks @lapreader @willaful @cuilin @eggbeater @peanutnine @singout @mhillis @light_of_aether @alldebooks @kspenmoll @librarybelle 2mo

Catsandbooks @mimi28 @ElizaMarie @AbigailJaneBlog @DebinHawaii @Kristy_K @IriDas @CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian @jari-chan @caterina @cbee @inkedbookworm13 2mo

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Catsandbooks @LaughterHp @melismatic @julsmarshall @skygoddess1 @Bookwormjillk @lil1inblue @Jadams89 @puddlejumper @Liz_M @mrsV @thebookhippie 2mo

Cemetery Boys | Aiden Thomas

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#RiseUpReads August

I apologize for the delay in getting this posted. For the remainder of the year I will just have one discussion post where you can share any thoughts you have on the book.

I really liked the book! I've always found Día de Muertos to be such a fascinating tradition. Too bad the sequel doesn't come out until fall 2026

Catsandbooks @lapreader @willaful @cuilin @eggbeater @peanutnine @singout @mhillis @light_of_aether @alldebooks @kspenmoll @librarybelle 2mo

Catsandbooks @mimi28 @ElizaMarie @AbigailJaneBlog @DebinHawaii @Kristy_K @IriDas @CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian @jari-chan @caterina @cbee @inkedbookworm13 2mo

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ElizaMarie I really enjoyed this one. We celebrate Dia de los Muertos - of course, not the way the book does. but... still. I love the discussion of culture, family, and love that was found in this book. Also, the story itself was captivating. 2mo

Laughterhp I really enjoyed this book as well! I listened to it on audio and thought they did a great job! 2mo

TheBookHippie I enjoyed this quite a bit. 2mo

TheBookHippie @ElizaMarie I agree. It was very well done. 2mo

ElizaMarie @Laughterhp I did audio too! Which I think just added to the fun of it. 2mo

mhillis I listened to the audio too! 2mo

Gissy I loved this book! ❤️ 2mo

peanutnine This is one of my favorite books! I love the characters and the world building around the magic system! Definitely looking forward to reading the sequel next year 2mo

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Catsandbooks @LaughterHp @melismatic @julsmarshall @skygoddess1 @Bookwormjillk @lil1inblue @Jadams89 @puddlejumper @Liz_M @mrsV @thebookhippie 2mo

Status Update | Annabeth Albert

Life Update

This will be my final year with #FoodandLit
#RiseUpReads will be pared down next year
And all are welcome to use the #LitsyCrafters tag for anything creative

I will tag the groups below to be aware of these changes for the remainder of the year and into 2026

❤️

Catsandbooks @lapreader @willaful @cuilin @eggbeater @peanutnine @singout @mhillis @light_of_aether @alldebooks @kspenmoll @librarybelle 2mo

Catsandbooks @mimi28 @ElizaMarie @AbigailJaneBlog @DebinHawaii @Kristy_K @IriDas @CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian @jari-chan @caterina @cbee @inkedbookworm13 2mo

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Catsandbooks @Sblbooks @AmyK1 @SamAnne @Bookwormjillk @TheKidUpstairs @BookNAround @Tdrosebud @Thegreensofa @PatriciaU @AbigailJaneBlog @Itchyfeetreader @LeeRHarry @Daisey @Crazeedi @Simona @Chrissyreadit @amiable 2mo

Catsandbooks @megabooks @vonnie862 @StolenBookmobile @liseworks @kwmg40 @reading_rainbow @TEArificbooks @Q84 @catebutler @dilara @teresereading @roary47 @maggie4483 @soscha @karisa @ElizaMarie @tineke 2mo

Catsandbooks @Jerdencon @LitStephanie @Bcncookbookclub @Bnp @ChasingOm @Thebookhippie @mcctrish @JenLovesJT47 @texaschaitea @Bookworm54 @Jess861 @Kelly_the_bookish_sidekick @AnneCecilie @kspenmoll 2mo

Catsandbooks @Outandabout @Liz_M @DHill @BarbaraBB @DebinHawaii @pageturner1 @sapphire @bookbelle84 @libby1 @lunakay @blackink_whitepaper @yourfavouritemixtape @MaGoose @cortg 2mo

Catsandbooks @catlass007 @Texreader @booksblanketsandahotbeverage @vlwelser @BookwormAHN @psalva @Thebookhippie @kitta @MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm @crowCAH @mcctrish @lindy @kwmg40 @hissingpotatoes 2mo

Catsandbooks @allylu @julesG @OriginalCyn620 @liseworks @Kenyazero @meshell1313 @peanutnine @Chrissyreadit @charityann @SusanLee @julieclair @kelli7990 @Lauredhel @cupcake12 @hooked_on_books @rachelsbrittain 2mo

Catsandbooks @bookandbedandtea @Larkken @slategreyskies @susanita @Bcncookbookclub @PaperbackPirate @melissajayne @TheEllieMo @anncrystal @samanne @lil1inblue @Deblovestoread @jessclark78 @Bookish_Thoughts @peaKnit 2mo

Catsandbooks I apologize if you were tagged multiple times, you were just in multiple of my group tag lists 2mo

Hooked_on_books Your mental and physical health are the most important thing, and doing the right things for yourself to maintain those is vital. I feel your pain of our current moment and hope you find some good ways to buoy yourself through. 🩵 2mo

rachelsbrittain Take care of yourself! These are incredibly difficult times 💜 2mo

LeeRHarry It‘s important to take care of yourself, particularly during these times, so I‘m glad you are going to be doing that. 💕 2mo

willaful I hear you. ❤ 2mo

Itchyfeetreader Look after yourself. My participation of Litsy ebbs and flows with life but I have enjoyed knowing I can come back. 2mo

Soscha We may not know you or anyone else here personally but believe we 🫶 you & each other. 2mo

SusanLee Take care of yourself ya 🫰🏻 2mo

JenlovesJT47 ♥️♥️♥️ 2mo

Dilara I am so sorry that life, including the state of the world, is difficult right now. And I definitely understand wanting to take a step back. I hope you feel better soon! 🌞 2mo

AnnCrystal 💝💝💝 Doing what you need to care for yourself during these difficult times is important. May you feel better with R&R 💝🫂💝. 2mo

julesG ❤️❤️❤️🫂🫂 2mo

thebacklistbook Do what you have to do. One small piece of advice: keep your support network close at hand, it can be so tempting to retreat from when really depressed. Above all, remember, depression is a dirty rotten liar. You are both loved and appreciated. 2mo

Bookwormjillk ❤️❤️❤️ 2mo

AllDebooks Oh, Leila! 🫂 I'm so sorry you're struggling. It's a harsh world right now. It's particularly difficult for those of us who are vulnerable.**⬇️ Take some time out to take care of you and yours. You are not alone, you are loved, and we will miss you. X 2mo

AllDebooks ** By this, I mean anyone different to include anyone who feels targeted, rn. Immigrants, POC, LBGTQ+, the chronically ill (mental or physical) and disabled, different cultures and religions. The list goes on. There should be love and acceptance for all of us instead of this manipulative, manufactured campaign of division and hatred. We are each other's source of comfort, love, and support. There is hope, strength, and beauty in that. ❤️✊️❤️ 2mo

PuddleJumper Take care of yourself ❤️❤️ 2mo

vlwelser 🤗😘 2mo

Amiable Many of us are feeling the same sense of fear, hopelessness, anger and disgust. Totally understand that you need to do what you need to do to keep your sanity in the midst of this madness. Sending virtual hugs. 💙🩵✊🏼🩵💙 2mo

BarbaraBB I am so sorry to hear this! Please take care of yourself and know that we will be here whenever you want ❤️ 2mo

Melismatic It‘s a totally understandable feeling!! You need to do what feels best - your health always should come first! 💖 2mo

Chrissyreadit Leila i understand those feelings and they can be hard to navigate. When i have them and withdraw my friends push their way in to make sure im ok and remind me that the present does not determine the future. Community can feel overwhelming but connection is vital for mental health. I hope i can email with you 💛😘 2mo

Librarybelle I completely understand. We all have to get through this horrific time in our own way. Take care of yourself! ❤️ 2mo

Eggbeater I understand. I have really struggled with these same problems also. Whatever you need to do to take care of yourself is practicing good self-care, as they say. My heart goes out to you. Thank you for all you have done. 2mo

kwmg40 Take care of yourself. ❤️❤️❤️ 2mo

OriginalCyn620 I am so sorry to hear this Leila but you absolutely must do what you need to do to take care of yourself. We understand and will be here when you‘re ready! ❤️ 2mo

CrowCAH Thanks for the candid post! Take care of yourself “virtual hug 🤗” 2mo

mcctrish Oh Leila 🥰🥰 I understand as well as someone 🇨🇦 watching can, everyday is a new shit show. Take care of yourself first ❤️ 2mo

JenReadsAlot Take care! 2mo

TheBookHippie Leila, I‘m so sorry. It‘s such a shit show! So many of us feel this way. Please reach out to any of us if you need us. I will always be holding space for you. Take care of you. Sending light and love to you! 2mo

Sapphire Remember every day you are loved by many here. We will hold space for you and wave hi when we see you and jump for joy together when things are better. Thank you for ll you have given and give when you can to this community. 2mo

LiteraryinPA 💗💗💗 2mo

Karisa We see it too. So thankful for you and all you‘ve done for this little online community. Take care of yourself and hope you are feeling better soon 💗 2mo

staci.reads Take good care 💗 2mo

vonnie862 Thank you for all you've done in our community. You do whatever is best for you. We want you to be healthy, physically and mentally. Times are tough right now, but know that you have a loving community here. 2mo

Megabooks I‘ve had the same problem. The world is frightening and worrisome now, and those of us with chronic illness feel it in more frequent flares and just plain exhaustion. Take care of yourself! 💜 2mo

bookandbedandtea Definitely take care of yourself! It's hard right now, for sure. We'll be happy to see you when you drop in. 🩷 2mo

CBee I can relate to this so much. Sending you so much love 💚 2mo

Julsmarshall I‘m in a similar space. Wishing you love and peace. 2mo

Cuilin So many of us can relate to this, including health issues. We will be here. Sending love and peace. 🩷 2mo

Deblovestoread I so understand this and wholly support you doing whatever it takes to care for your body and soul. We will be here sending hugs. ❤️ 2mo

PaperbackPirate Good job setting boundaries! I hope it helps. 💙 We‘re all here for you when you need us. 2mo

Meshell1313 ❤️❤️❤️ sending love! 2mo

Liz_M I'm so sorry to hear you are having a rough time! Thank you for the vulnerable and honest post. Take care of yourself. List will be here when/if youre ready 2mo

CatLass007 Leila, good for you on recognizing that you must take care of you! I understand this decision. I understand how you feel. Dealing with mental and physical health issues is painful during the best of times. These are not the best of times. Litsy is a refuge for me but lately I‘m not participating as much as I have in recent years. It‘s what‘s best right now. Take care of yourself and know that we are here for you always.🤎🤎🤎 2mo

dabbe I'm so sorry to read of your troubles, Leila but am glad you were able to share with us. This community is such a loving one, and we're here to listen and support. You've done so much for this community, but now it's time for you to take care of you first. We're so glad to know that you'll still be around when it feels good to do so. Take care of you. Sending 🩶🤍🖤. 2mo

Maggie4483 I co-sign everything everyone else has said. Everything is terrible right now, and self-care is so important. I took a five year break from Litsy, and was welcomed back with open arms. So we‘ll be here when you‘re ready (whenever that may be). I so appreciate everything you‘ve done for Food and Lit, but now it‘s time to take care of you. ❤️ 2mo

Roary47 I‘m glad you are taking care of you. That is all that is important. 💛 2mo

julieclair Oh Leila, I‘m so sorry to hear you‘re having such a tough time, but glad to see you are doing what you need to do, to protect your health and wellbeing. You have done so much to make Litsy the special place that it is, and if you now need to lay low for awhile, we all understand, even though we will miss your participation. But please do stay connected, even in a quiet way. We all need each other right now. Sending hugs. 💙💙💙 2mo

DrSabrinaMoldenReads Reading has always helped me through difficult times even since childhood. So this horrific stuff has brought me back strong into my reading and Litsy. Everyone has their own journey and way of being. Take care!! (edited) 2mo

Susanita I‘m sorry you‘re having a hard time and completely understand that the current situation makes things worse. Your posts have helped make Litsy what it is, and I hope we keep seeing you as much or as little as you can manage. Above all, take care of yourself. 🫂 2mo

DHill ❤️❤️❤️ 2mo

Lindy Healing wishes to you Leila 🌻 2mo

BookwormAHN Take care of yourself. The world just sucks right now 💗 2mo

CarolynM Hang in there💕 2mo

MaGoose Take care of yourself. 🤎💙 2mo

lil1inblue Totally understand this. Been there, done that. Do what you need to do to take care of you. 💓 💓 💓 2mo

Catsandbooks Thank you everyone for all the love and support!! 🥹❤️ 2mo

Kitta Sending love and support. Do what‘s best for you! I‘ll keep using #litsycrafters to tag my work and I love seeing others creations!! Thanks for starting it. 2mo

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Nicaragua | Jennifer Kott, Kristi Streiffert

#FoodandLit September 2025 Nicaragua 🇳🇮

To participate read a book that takes place in the country or is by an author from the country. Also enjoy food from the country. Share your experience with the tag #FoodandLit & tag @Catsandbooks & @Texreader

If you're not currently tagged in #FoodandLit news & would like to be, let me know.

Catsandbooks @Sblbooks @AmyK1 @SamAnne @Bookwormjillk @TheKidUpstairs @BookNAround @Tdrosebud @Thegreensofa @PatriciaU @AbigailJaneBlog @Itchyfeetreader @LeeRHarry @Daisey @Crazeedi @Simona @Chrissyreadit @amiable 2mo

Catsandbooks @megabooks @vonnie862 @StolenBookmobile @liseworks @kwmg40 @reading_rainbow @TEArificbooks @Q84 @catebutler @dilara @teresereading @roary47 @maggie4483 @soscha @karisa @ElizaMarie @tineke 2mo

Catsandbooks @Jerdencon @LitStephanie @Bcncookbookclub @Bnp @ChasingOm @Thebookhippie @mcctrish @JenLovesJT47 @texaschaitea @Bookworm54 @Jess861 @Kelly_the_bookish_sidekick @AnneCecilie @kspenmoll 2mo

Catsandbooks @Outandabout @Liz_M @DHill @BarbaraBB @DebinHawaii @pageturner1 @sapphire @bookbelle84 @libby1 @lunakay @blackink_whitepaper @yourfavouritemixtape @MaGoose @cortg
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BookishTrish Love this idea 💡 2mo

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The Last Days of Magic: A Novel | Mark Tompkins

#ShowAndTellTuesday #LitsyCrafters

I embroidered the cover of a book! I even used some metallic thread, which is such a pain, but at least it shimmers 😂

It's actually for sale on my Pango Books store https://pangobooks.com/bookstore/catsandbookspluspup

Butterfinger That is the coolest thing. 3mo

Deblovestoread That is awesome! 3mo

Cupcake12 That is so clever! 3mo

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👏🏼🤩 Epic 👍🏼📚💝. 3mo

Jari-chan Amazing! 🤩😍 3mo

OriginalCyn620 Very cool! 3mo

ShelleyBooksie What a neat idea! 3mo

Meshell1313 So pretty! 😍 3mo

lil1inblue How cool! 😍 😎 😍 3mo

Hooked_on_books What a cool effect! And I hear you on the metallic thread. Neat to look at, but what a pain to work with! 3mo

TheBookHippie Oh. I love this! 3mo

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Catsandbooks @catlass007 @Texreader @booksblanketsandahotbeverage @vlwelser @BookwormAHN @psalva @Thebookhippie @kitta @MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm @crowCAH @mcctrish @lindy @kwmg40 @hissingpotatoes 3mo

Craftcycle: 100+ Earth-Friendly Projects and Ideas for Everyday Living | Heidi Boyd

Welcome to another #ShowAndTellTuesday 🌈

🌟You all get gold stars 🌟

Everyone is welcome! You can post using the image I made above or one of your own. Use the tags #LitsyCrafters & #ShowAndTellTuesday & tag me. If you'd like to be added or removed from the tag list let me know.

Catsandbooks @allylu @julesG @OriginalCyn620 @liseworks @Kenyazero @meshell1313 @peanutnine @Chrissyreadit @charityann @SusanLee @julieclair @kelli7990 @Lauredhel @cupcake12 3mo

Catsandbooks @bookandbedandtea @Larkken @slategreyskies @susanita @Bcncookbookclub @PaperbackPirate @melissajayne @TheEllieMo @anncrystal @samanne @lil1inblue @Deblovestoread @jessclark78 @Bookish_Thoughts @peaKnit 3mo

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AnnCrystal 👏🏼🥳👌🏼 Thank You for the tag 🎨🖌️💝. 3mo

MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm Tuesday already?! 😅😮‍💨 3mo

CrowCAH Thanks for the weekly reminder! Eventually I‘ll get to posting my crochet shawl! 3mo

Hooked_on_books I‘ve been crocheting recently and would love to be added to the tag list. Thank you! 3mo

Allylu I found my embroidery and cross stitch projects from last summer - they were hiding under the table in the foyer - so I‘m working on those. I‘m also sewing a few doll clothes for my daughter‘s AG dolls. She collects them. 🧵❤️ 3mo

Catsandbooks @Hooked_on_books added you! ❤️ 2mo

Lauredhel Hi could you add me to the tag list please? 2mo

rachelsbrittain Could you add me to the tag list too? Thanks 😊 2mo

Catsandbooks @Lauredhel @rachelsbrittain added you both! ❤️ 2mo

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Christmas All Year Round: The Secret to a Joyous Christmas | Tucky Mahoney

#SereneSaturdays
Funny heartwarming shows like Ted Lasso and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

I love Christmas movies- The Grinch, The Holiday, Miracle on 34th Street, While you were sleeping, Hallmark Christmas movies

Calmed by Nature YouTube channel is my favorite. The best music and ambiance videos & it's all human made art, not AI @calmedbynature?si=REO3ZwT2ZZ_Gg4nE" rel="nofollow" target="_top">https://youtube.com/@calmedbynature?si=REO3ZwT2ZZ_Gg4nE

TheBookHippie

TheBookHippie I just rewatched Maisel!! 3mo

TheBookHippie Thx for the link! 3mo

Catsandbooks @TheBookHippie I'm currently rewatching it! 😂 3mo

AmyG Both great shows. ❤️ 3mo

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The Wicked Bargain | Gabe Cole Novoa

#RiseUpReads September 2025

The Wicked Bargain by Gabe Cole Novoa

Read at your own pace. There will be a discussion posted on Litsy at the end of the month.

Please tag me in your posts & use #riseupreads
If you're not currently tagged & would like to be, let me know.

Content warnings: death, violence, grief, dysphoria, colonization, gun violence, slavery, transphobia, alcoholism

Catsandbooks @LaughterHp @melismatic @julsmarshall @skygoddess1 @Bookwormjillk @lil1inblue @Jadams89 @puddlejumper @Liz_M @mrsV @thebookhippie 3mo

Catsandbooks @lapreader @willaful @cuilin @eggbeater @peanutnine @singout @mhillis @light_of_aether @alldebooks @kspenmoll @librarybelle 3mo

Catsandbooks @mimi28 @ElizaMarie @AbigailJaneBlog @DebinHawaii @Kristy_K @IriDas @CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian @jari-chan @caterina @cbee @inkedbookworm13 3mo

PuddleJumper I have this one! I'm saving it for October though 😅 Looking forward to seeing people's thoughts 3mo

Jari-chan This looks so nice! 😍 3mo

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Catsandbooks @catlass007 @Texreader @booksblanketsandahotbeverage @vlwelser @BookwormAHN @psalva @Thebookhippie @kitta @MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm @crowCAH @mcctrish @lindy @kwmg40 @hissingpotatoes 3mo

Crafternoon: A Guide to Getting Artsy and Crafty with Your Friends All Year Long | Maura Madden

Happy #ShowAndTellTuesday #LitsyCrafters 🌟

Excited to see what everyone has been creating lately!

Everyone is welcome! You can post using the image I made above or one of your own. Use the tags #LitsyCrafters & #ShowAndTellTuesday & tag me. If you'd like to be added or removed from the tag list let me know.

Catsandbooks @allylu @julesG @OriginalCyn620 @liseworks @Kenyazero @meshell1313 @peanutnine @Chrissyreadit @charityann @SusanLee @julieclair @kelli7990 @Lauredhel @cupcake12 3mo

Catsandbooks @bookandbedandtea @Larkken @slategreyskies @susanita @Bcncookbookclub @PaperbackPirate @melissajayne @TheEllieMo @anncrystal @samanne @lil1inblue @Deblovestoread @jessclark78
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AnnCrystal 🥳👍🏼 Thank You for the tag 🎨💝💝💝. 3mo

Bookish_Thoughts Request to be added, please! @Bookish_Thoughts 3mo

peaKnit This is fun! I‘d love to join in…let me find my latest WIP! 3mo

Catsandbooks @Bookish_Thoughts @peaKnit added you both! ❤️ 3mo

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The Next Best Fling | Gabriella Gamez

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☀️July's Reads☀️

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Hispanic Heritage Month | Sadie Silva

#RiseUpReads September 2025 Theme: Latin & Hispanic YA

Please vote for what book we will read in September. There's also a question about 2026

https://forms.gle/BX1ur2c3FdVV21ZD8

Read at your own pace. There will be a discussion posted on Litsy at the end of the month.

Please tag me in your posts & use #riseupreads

Rise up Reads- reading marginalized voices 🔥✊🏼 If you're not currently tagged & would like to be, let me know.

Catsandbooks @LaughterHp @melismatic @julsmarshall @skygoddess1 @Bookwormjillk @lil1inblue @Jadams89 @puddlejumper @Liz_M @mrsV @thebookhippie
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Catsandbooks @lapreader @willaful @cuilin @eggbeater @peanutnine @singout @mhillis @light_of_aether @alldebooks @kspenmoll @librarybelle 3mo

Catsandbooks @mimi28 @ElizaMarie @AbigailJaneBlog @DebinHawaii @Kristy_K @IriDas @CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian @jari-chan @caterina @cbee @inkedbookworm13 3mo

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willaful Ooo, Wicked Bargain sounds intriguing... 3mo

Kristy_K These all look good! 3mo

Jari-chan This was harder than expected 😅 3mo

PuddleJumper Voted! 3mo

Librarybelle Voted 3mo

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Cemetery Boys | Aiden Thomas

#RiseUpReads August 2025 Reminder

Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas

Read at your own pace. There will be a discussion posted on Litsy at the end of the month.

Please tag me in your posts & use #riseupreads
If you're not currently tagged & would like to be, let me know.

Catsandbooks @LaughterHp @melismatic @julsmarshall @skygoddess1 @Bookwormjillk @lil1inblue @Jadams89 @puddlejumper @Liz_M @mrsV @thebookhippie @lapreader @willaful @cuilin @eggbeater
3mo

Catsandbooks @peanutnine @singout @mhillis @light_of_aether @alldebooks @kspenmoll @librarybelle @mimi28 @ElizaMarie @AbigailJaneBlog @DebinHawaii @Kristy_K @IriDas @CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian @jari-chan 3mo

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ElizaMarie Can someone please tell me how the main character spells his name? I'm listening to it right now (its great on audio) but I'm so curious how its spelled. 3mo

Catsandbooks @ElizaMarie Yadriel 😊 3mo

willaful I don't think I'm going to reread it, but you can keep me on the tag list. 3mo

ElizaMarie @Catsandbooks thanks!!! 3mo

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Catsandbooks @LaughterHp @melismatic @julsmarshall @skygoddess1 @Bookwormjillk @lil1inblue @Jadams89 @puddlejumper @Liz_M @mrsV @thebookhippie @lapreader @willaful @cuilin @eggbeater
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The Future Is Disabled: Prophecies, Love Notes and Mourning Songs | Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha

#RiseUpReads

We need a Care revolution

Adaptive devices
Accessible spaces
Library of things
Virtual events

The pandemic never ended 😷

Crip pleasure - joy is resistance. Existence is resistance
Crip doula

Catsandbooks @peanutnine @singout @mhillis @light_of_aether @alldebooks @kspenmoll @librarybelle @mimi28 @ElizaMarie @AbigailJaneBlog @DebinHawaii @Kristy_K @IriDas @CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian @jari-chan
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TheBookHippie The pandemic never ended for me. I get everything you‘ve said here. 3mo

AnnCrystal “Existence is resistance“ 👏🏼🥲✊🏼💝. (edited) 3mo

ncsufoxes Disability Rights are Civil Rights. 3mo

Julsmarshall My book hold just came in! Looking forward to reading this one. 3mo

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Catsandbooks @LaughterHp @melismatic @julsmarshall @skygoddess1 @Bookwormjillk @lil1inblue @Jadams89 @puddlejumper @Liz_M @mrsV @thebookhippie @lapreader @willaful @cuilin @eggbeater 3mo

The Future Is Disabled: Prophecies, Love Notes and Mourning Songs | Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha

#RiseUpReads

Disability justice
Care work
People tell you to “Feel better soon”
Grief - I'm dealing with so much of this, for dreams and life I thought I would have

Mutual aid
Do what you can. What you're able ❤️

Catsandbooks @peanutnine @singout @mhillis @light_of_aether @alldebooks @kspenmoll @librarybelle @mimi28 @ElizaMarie @AbigailJaneBlog @DebinHawaii @Kristy_K @IriDas @CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian @jari-chan
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TheBookHippie Grief & Anger I have . Same reasons /this isn‘t the future I imagined. I hope you can get care you need. I agree reading more is helpful to feel seen. The get or feel better is odd to me. You have better days but you don‘t get better… 3mo

AnnCrystal 🙏🏼😢😘💝. 3mo

IriDas These resonated with me as well. And the grief, it‘s a forever process. We will never come to the end of it probably because our society is so against people with any disability. 3mo

Eggbeater I relate to the grief and feeling like my life was over, but it really wasn't. I did learn to adapt. It just took time and some setbacks. I am usually content today, as long as I don't read the news. 3mo

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Catsandbooks @LaughterHp @melismatic @julsmarshall @skygoddess1 @Bookwormjillk @lil1inblue @Jadams89 @puddlejumper @Liz_M @mrsV @thebookhippie @lapreader @willaful @cuilin @eggbeater 3mo

The Future Is Disabled: Prophecies, Love Notes and Mourning Songs | Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha

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#RiseUpReads

I really resonated with this book as a fat femme with multiple chronic illnesses. One of which I'm still trying to get a diagnosis for even though I've been dealing with it my whole life. I'm newer to the disabled community so this book was a great learning tool for myself. One of my goals is to find and build disabled support for myself both online and local.

What did y'all think of the book? Anything that stood out?

Catsandbooks @peanutnine @singout @mhillis @light_of_aether @alldebooks @kspenmoll @librarybelle @mimi28 @ElizaMarie @AbigailJaneBlog @DebinHawaii @Kristy_K @IriDas @CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian @jari-chan 3mo

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TheBookHippie I agree community is necessary. I enjoyed the read. 3mo

willaful Something I really liked is the inclusion of “Mad“ as a disability, and talking about being crazy. A lot of people think crazy is an ableist term so I have trained myself to avoid it online, but it really resonates with me. Sometimes I just feel crazy and that is the right word!

I also liked the term “horizontal empathy,“ a way of being that gets very little respect or understanding. (edited) 3mo

IriDas I learned a lot from the book and found it both encouraging and challenging. I liked that she didn‘t sugarcoat the difficulties of creating and maintaining community. It opened my eyes to a lot of ableism that I participate in even though I have disabled kids and try to examine my thoughts and actions about this and other internalized isms. 3mo

Eggbeater There were several points the author made that were helpful to me, and I was glad for the emphasis on specific difficulties for marginalized communities. So often, they are overlooked. I was also glad they included Multiple Chemical Sensitivity as a disability. It is not widely recognized, but my uncle has it, and he suffers terribly and can hardly leave his house. 3mo

Eggbeater Also, for me, it was helpful to be able to recognize my own internalized ableism and the need for a connection with a disabled community to help me. 3mo

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Kitty Cat Paw Toe Beans: Lined Notebook, Journal, Diary | Lisa Larson

#5JoysFriday

1. One of my cats has a perfect little heart coloration on his toe bean! I have just discovered this & I melted 😍
2. S'mores
3. The new Superman movie
4. My craft group at my library
5. The love and support for #LitsyCrafters after being away. I love and appreciate y'all! 💗☺️

DebinHawaii

Jari-chan 😻😻😻💖 3mo

Bookwormjillk 😻😻😻❤️ 3mo

Susanita Toe beans! 💕 3mo

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AnnCrystal 😻🐾💝💝💝💝💝🦸‍♀️. (edited) 3mo

Leftcoastzen All great joys, love the beans ! 3mo

mcctrish That is sooo cute 3mo

dabbe 🩵💙🩵 3mo

PaperbackPirate 😻 3mo

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Bolivia: Refounding the Nation | Kepa Artaraz

#FoodandLit August 2025 Bolivia 🇧🇴

To participate read a book that takes place in the country or is by an author from the country. Also enjoy food from the country. Share your experience with the tag #FoodandLit & tag @Catsandbooks & @Texreader

If you're not currently tagged in #FoodandLit news & would like to be, let me know.

Catsandbooks @Sblbooks @AmyK1 @SamAnne @Bookwormjillk @TheKidUpstairs @BookNAround @Tdrosebud @Thegreensofa @PatriciaU @AbigailJaneBlog @Itchyfeetreader @LeeRHarry @Daisey @Crazeedi @Simona @Chrissyreadit @amiable 3mo

Catsandbooks @megabooks @vonnie862 @StolenBookmobile @liseworks @kwmg40 @reading_rainbow @TEArificbooks @Q84 @catebutler @dilara @teresereading @roary47 @maggie4483 @soscha @karisa @ElizaMarie @tineke 3mo

Catsandbooks @Jerdencon @LitStephanie @Bcncookbookclub @Bnp @ChasingOm @Thebookhippie @mcctrish @JenLovesJT47 @texaschaitea @Bookworm54 @Jess861 @Kelly_the_bookish_sidekick @AnneCecilie @kspenmoll 3mo

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Catsandbooks @Outandabout @Liz_M @DHill @BarbaraBB @Clwojick @DebinHawaii @pageturner1 @sapphire @bookbelle84 @libby1 @lunakay @blackink_whitepaper @yourfavouritemixtape @Sace @MaGoose @cortg 3mo

Bookwormjillk Thank you! 3mo

BarbaraBB I still need to read Peru! Will do this week! 3mo

Sace You can take me off the tag list. I‘m about to start another school year. 😫 3mo

TheBookHippie Yay! 3mo

Butterfinger I plan on reading a biography of Bolivar. 3mo

Catsandbooks @Sace Good luck with school!! 👍🏼❤️ 3mo

Sace @Catsandbooks thank you! I‘m excited but also sad to lose all the reading time 😂 3mo

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Embroidery: A Maker's Guide | Victoria Museum

#ShowAndTellTuesday #LitsyCrafters
I've been learning embroidery! My 1st piece is on the left & my 2nd is on the right. 🏳️‍⚧️❤️

I got these kits from a small business called Capital Stitch Co. It comes with everything you need to make it. Thread, fabric, hoop, bobbins, pattern stabilizer, & even a needle!

BTW thank you for all the love & excitement over this new chapter! I promise I will get to everyone's comments & posts as soon as I can ❤️

Karisa Beautiful! 😍 4mo

Jari-chan So beautiful! 💖🏳️‍⚧️💖 4mo

thebacklistbook 💗💗 4mo

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PaperbackPirate 😍😍 4mo

julesG Wow!!! 4mo

zezeki These are beautiful! 😍 4mo

AnnCrystal 👏🏼🤩🧵🪡💝. 4mo

Bookwormjillk Wow! 4mo

OriginalCyn620 Very nice! 😍 4mo

LiseWorks Oh how lovely, I love doing embroidery 4mo

Suet624 Fantastic! 4mo

Texreader You learned well! These are awesome!! 4mo

Leftcoastzen Beautiful! 4mo

Deblovestoread Beautiful! 4mo

dabbe 🤩😍🤩 4mo

MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm These are fantastic! 😍 4mo

Kitta Love these! I taught myself embroidery as well but it‘s been a while since I‘ve done anything like that 😆 4mo

StaceGhost I love these! What cool kits! You‘re v talented ♥️😻 4mo

julieclair These are lovely! 3mo

TheBookHippie Love love love! 3mo

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Show and Tell | Patricia Relf

2025 has been rough. I haven't had the bandwidth to do anything with #LitsyCrafters the 1st half of the year. I didn't have the interest to do anything creative until the end of May. But I'm getting back into creating & I want to share that joy with y'all.
So I'm starting #ShowAndTellTuesday 🌟I want to bring some nostalgia & that excitement you had as a kid when it was Show & Tell day at school & you got to show off something you were proud of⬇️

Catsandbooks @MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm @TheSpineView @crowCAH @mcctrish @indoordame @lindy @kwmg40 @hissingpotatoes @clwojick @allylu @julesG @rretzler
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Catsandbooks Each week share anything creative you've made or been working on now or in the past. This can be any type of art, writing, photo, or even food you made. You can post using the image I made above or one of your own. Use the tags #LitsyCrafters & #ShowAndTellTuesday & tag me (@catsandbooks) so we can give you all the gold stars & hype you deserve! 💖🌟 Everyone is welcome! 4mo

Catsandbooks Tagging past #LitsyCrafters people @catlass007 @Readergrrl @Texreader @booksblanketsandahotbeverage @vlwelser @Nelnjali @BookwormAHN @psalva @Thebookhippie @kitta 4mo

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Catsandbooks @OriginalCyn620 @liseworks @Kenyazero @meshell1313 @peanutnine @curvycrochetgirl @Chrissyreadit @teebe @charityann @SusanLee @julieclair @kelli7990 @Lauredhel
4mo

Catsandbooks @cupcake12 @bookandbedandtea @Larkken @erank58 @slategreyskies @susanita @Bcncookbookclub @katereadsYA
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Catsandbooks Let me know if you would like to be added or removed from the #LitsyCrafters tag list 4mo

melissajayne Does doing a colouring sheet count? I‘m not particularly crafty 4mo

Catsandbooks @melissajayne Absolutely counts! Anything creative! Coloring is definitely creative! ❤️ 4mo

CrowCAH Please, keep tagging me! I am totally with you about the first half of 2025. I finally got back to a writing project after six months of it being dormant. 4mo

PaperbackPirate I‘m glad your crafting is bringing you joy and hope the year gets better for you! 💙 Thank you for tagging me! ✂️ 4mo

TheEllieMo Ooh, can you add me to the tag list, please? 4mo

julesG It's been ages since January. Feels like longer than 6.5 months. And I haven't done a lot of creative stuff. 4mo

AnnCrystal 👏🏼🥳👌🏼🎨💝💝💝. 4mo

SusanLee The same for me too! I haven‘t done anything creative aside from journaling 😅 I hope to pick up my crochet project soon 🙏🏻 4mo

Kitta Ive been crafting a lot because im between jobs lol. I will share a current WIP! 4mo

LiseWorks I've been mostly baking, and I keep telling myself that baking is also an art. Ha! 4mo

OriginalCyn620 Yay! Please keep tagging me! I hope the last half of 2025 is full of crafty fun for you @Catsandbooks. ❤️ I have been cross stitching and making friendship bracelets…will have to choose something to show off 😂 4mo

mcctrish I did buy a stack of small hoops and my plan is to cross stitch or embroider some gifts for Christmas- I have been pattern shopping so crafting could happen soonish. In the meantime Lego and journaling and gardening and purging is happening 4mo

Susanita I‘m afraid I haven‘t been very crafty lately 😕 4mo

Texreader This is awesome!! 4mo

CatLass007 I join those of you who have had a rough time crafting during the first half of 2025. And I completely understand. I haven‘t had much energy or motivation to do much of anything. Maybe this will help inspire me. 4mo

MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm 2025 has definitely not been my year for much of anything. 😅 I‘m currently knitting a simple scarf and I have big ideas for when I get my craft room organized but that might not be until 2026. 🤣 4mo

Chrissyreadit YES!!!! I‘m so happy to see this return!!! I am starting my bookish embroidery project- just need to get a small hoop and- weekly updates will be fun!😘😘😘😘 This has been the longest of years 💙 4mo

SamAnne Lord, this year. 4mo

TheBookHippie @SamAnne word.. 4mo

bookandbedandtea I'm glad it isn't just me! I've barely done anything creative yet this year but I keep thinking about it. I WANT TO! I may not have anything for show and tell at first but I love the idea; please keep me on the list. 💜 4mo

lil1inblue I love this! I just realized I haven't been crafting very much, and that might be why I get so darn cranky! This motivates me to start CREATING again! THANK YOU!!! 😍 💓 4mo

Deblovestoread Please add me to the tag list. I‘ve been back in my sewing room a bit starting in June as a refuge. Will post soon. 4mo

JessClark78 Can I be added to the list, please?! 🙂 4mo

TheBookHippie Thank you for this!!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️ 4mo

Charityann I love this!! Please add me to the list.😄 4mo

Cupcake12 I love this idea x 4mo

Catsandbooks @CrowCAH fantastic! 👏🏼 4mo

Catsandbooks @PaperbackPirate thanks! 👍🏼 4mo

Catsandbooks @TheEllieMo added! ❤️ 4mo

Catsandbooks @julesG it feels soooo long! 🫠 4mo

Catsandbooks @AnnCrystal 💖🎉 4mo

Catsandbooks @SusanLee journaling is still great! ❤️ 4mo

Catsandbooks @Kitta can't wait to see it! 4mo

Catsandbooks @LiseWorks totally an art! 4mo

Catsandbooks @OriginalCyn620 thanks! You're cross stitch projects are always so fun! 4mo

Catsandbooks @mcctrish sounds like lots of creative fun! 💖 4mo

Catsandbooks @Susanita I totally understand. Hope you can find something creative to bring you joy ❤️ 4mo

Catsandbooks @Texreader 🎉❤️ 4mo

Catsandbooks @CatLass007 I'm with you. Hope you can find some joy in something creative❤️ 4mo

Catsandbooks @MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm an organized craft room is the dream! That scarf sounds great! 4mo

Catsandbooks @Chrissyreadit I can't wait to see it! Are you doing the sweatshirt idea you shared a bit ago? 4mo

Catsandbooks @SamAnne agreed! 🫠😵‍💫 4mo

Catsandbooks @bookandbedandtea absolutely! 💖 4mo

Catsandbooks @lil1inblue crafting helps my mood and mental health so much! Excited to see what you make! 4mo

Catsandbooks @Deblovestoread added you! Sewing room sounds lovely! 4mo

Catsandbooks @JessClark78 added you! ❤️ 4mo

Catsandbooks @TheBookHippie 🎉❤️ 4mo

Catsandbooks @Charityann added you! 💖 4mo

Catsandbooks @Cupcake12 🎉❤️ 4mo

Kenyazero Oh cool! I‘ll totally keep an eye out for these! 4mo

julieclair I‘m so glad you‘re reviving this! I need some motivation. Thank you for giving this gift to all of us! Can‘t wait to see everyone‘s creations. 🩷 3mo

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Rose in Chains (Deluxe Limited Edition) | Julie Soto

I haven't seen anything on Litsy about the controversy surrounding these books so I wanted to post something. The 3 books above (Rose in Chains, The Irresistible urge to fall for your enemy, and Alchemised) all originated as HP fan fiction and are/will be trad pub. The trans community has been very clear that this is harmful to them. We all know that JKR is anti-trans and uses her evil money to harm the trans community. ⬇️

Catsandbooks When HP material is promoted in any way it continues to drive support to JKR. These books are being promoted as HP fan fiction and therefore supporting Moldemort's IP. She is also known to be litigious when it comes to her IP, so there's no way that she would allow this promotion without signing off on it. Please listen to trans people when they say something is harmful to them! 4mo

Catsandbooks Unfortunately I already ordered subscription boxes containing these books before I knew they were harmful. When I get them I will be selling them and donating the money to the Trans Youth Emergency Project hosted by the Campaign for Southern Equality. https://southernequality.org/tyep/ 4mo

5feet.of.fury 💜 great post! I will be avoiding those books also. 4mo

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seibelsays Dang, 2 of those books were on my wishlist. Thanks for spreading awareness! 4mo

lil1inblue Thank you for raising awareness. I was unaware of this story! 💓 4mo

BookBr I didn‘t read about this until after I read Rose in Chains and it‘s so disappointing. Selling the books and donating the money to trans support is such a good idea and I will be following suit. (edited) 4mo

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Cemetery Boys | Aiden Thomas

#RiseUpReads August 2025

Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas

Read at your own pace. There will be a discussion posted on Litsy at the end of the month.

Please tag me in your posts & use #riseupreads
If you're not currently tagged & would like to be, let me know.

Content warnings: transphobia, blood, death, deadnaming, violence, child abuse, deportation, car accident

Catsandbooks @LaughterHp @melismatic @julsmarshall @skygoddess1 @Bookwormjillk @lil1inblue @Jadams89 @puddlejumper @Liz_M @mrsV @thebookhippie @lapreader @willaful @cuilin @eggbeater 4mo

Catsandbooks @peanutnine @singout @mhillis @light_of_aether @alldebooks @kspenmoll @librarybelle @mimi28 @ElizaMarie @AbigailJaneBlog @DebinHawaii @Kristy_K @IriDas @CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian 4mo

Kristy_K Excited for this one! It‘s been on my tbr for a while. 4mo

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CBee @Catsandbooks could you add me to the tag list? I have this and would really like to (finally) read it! 4mo

Catsandbooks @CBee added you! ❤️ 4mo

InkedBookworm13 Can i be added? My best friend bought me this like 2 years ago and it's been sitting on my shelf. This is giving me motivation to pick it up and read it. ☺️ 4mo

Jari-chan Can I go to the tag list? I've already read this one, so I might join you after that one. But I'd really like to join your group 💖 4mo

PuddleJumper Great book choice. Hope everyone enjoys it 4mo

Librarybelle Thank you! 4mo

Melismatic I loved this book! I‘ve already read - looking forward to the discussion. 4mo

CBee @Catsandbooks thank you! ♥️ 4mo

peanutnine One of my favorites!! I'll probably not reread but looking forward to the discussion! 4mo

Catsandbooks @InkedBookworm13 added you! ❤️ 4mo

Catsandbooks @Jari-chan wonderful! Added you! ❤️ 4mo

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Red, White and Royal Blue | Casey McQuiston

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June's reads

- #14books14weeks hot summer and red white and royal blue
- #riseupreads lavash at first sight

Liz_M

Roary47 How do you get this on StoryGraph? 4mo

Catsandbooks @Roary47 it's on the reading stats tab. It should say last month's wrap-up graphics 4mo

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Transgender 101: A Simple Guide to a Complex Issue | Nicholas Teich

August 2025 Theme: Trans Fantasy

Please vote for what book we will read in August

https://forms.gle/Jm6U9F2nViaGoGAT7

Read at your own pace. There will be a discussion posted on Litsy at the end of the month.

Please tag me in your posts & use #riseupreads

Rise up Reads- reading marginalized voices 🔥✊🏼 If you're not currently tagged & would like to be, let me know.

Catsandbooks @LaughterHp @melismatic @julsmarshall @skygoddess1 @Bookwormjillk @lil1inblue @Jadams89 @puddlejumper @Liz_M @mrsV @thebookhippie @lapreader @willaful @cuilin 4mo

Catsandbooks @peanutnine @singout @mhillis @light_of_aether @alldebooks @kspenmoll @librarybelle @mimi28 @ElizaMarie @AbigailJaneBlog @DebinHawaii @Kristy_K @IriDas @CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian 4mo

Librarybelle Voted! 4mo

PuddleJumper The ones I can access I've already read 😅 I'll abstain this month 4mo

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The Future Is Disabled: Prophecies, Love Notes and Mourning Songs | Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha

Reminder for #riseupreads July 2025

Read at your own pace. There will be a discussion posted on Litsy at the end of the month.

Please tag me in your posts & use #riseupreads

If you're not currently tagged & would like to be, let me know.

Content warnings: ableism, grief, pandemic, chronic illness, mental illness, racism, death, medical trauma, sexual assault, rape, suicide

Catsandbooks @LaughterHp @melismatic @julsmarshall @skygoddess1 @Bookwormjillk @lil1inblue @Jadams89 @puddlejumper @Liz_M @mrsV @thebookhippie @lapreader @willaful @cuilin 4mo

Catsandbooks @peanutnine @singout @mhillis @light_of_aether @alldebooks @kspenmoll @librarybelle @mimi28 @ElizaMarie @AbigailJaneBlog @DebinHawaii @Kristy_K @IriDas @CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian 4mo

Librarybelle My library does not have this one, so I‘ll have to unfortunately set this month‘s out. I‘ll be back next month! 4mo

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PuddleJumper My library doesn't have this. I'll sit this month out 4mo

IriDas @Librarybelle and @PuddleJumper Your library should be able to get it for you via ILLiad, the internet library loan system. It might take a week, but it would be worth it. 4mo

PuddleJumper @IriDas That's not applicable to my library system 4mo

Librarybelle @IriDas Thanks for the tip! I‘m a former public librarian and love promoting ILL! This is on my radar for sometime later to read. I‘ll enjoy seeing everyone‘s thoughts on this book. 4mo

Eggbeater My library has this on Hoopla. Can you add me, please? 4mo

Catsandbooks @Eggbeater added you! 💖🔥 4mo

Caterina I love this book and I'd love to be tagged in discussion! 😊 4mo

Catsandbooks @Caterina ill add you! ❤️ 4mo

willaful I'm about halfway through, please tag me. 3mo

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Catsandbooks @LaughterHp @melismatic @julsmarshall @skygoddess1 @Bookwormjillk @lil1inblue @Jadams89 @puddlejumper @Liz_M @mrsV @thebookhippie @lapreader @willaful @cuilin 4mo

Lavash at First Sight | Taleen Voskuni

#RiseUpReads

Armenian food
Have you had any of these or other Armenian food?

Catsandbooks @peanutnine @singout @mhillis @light_of_aether @alldebooks @kspenmoll @librarybelle @mimi28 @ElizaMarie @AbigailJaneBlog @DebinHawaii @Kristy_K @IriDas @CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian
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PuddleJumper I've had sarmas before, or something very similar. Vine leaves filled with cabbage and pork. Very tasty 4mo

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Librarybelle No, other than lavash. 4mo

ElizaMarie I haven't, but I'd like to try. I feel like I have tried Lavash, but it might be similar to the Injera (the Ethiopian food bread/tortilla thing). 4mo

lil1inblue Sarmas are so good! I have been to an AMAZING Armenian restaurant in Chicago. It was delicious - really activated the umami! Here's the website if anyone is ever interested - I highly recommend. I'll be going back next time I'm there. https://sayatnovachicago.com/ 4mo

Julsmarshall When I was young, we lived in Fresno, CA for a few years and there was (and is) a large Armenian community and there was a restaurant we loved. It has been too long since I‘ve enjoyed that delicious food and this book made me long for it! 4mo

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Catsandbooks @LaughterHp @melismatic @julsmarshall @skygoddess1 @Bookwormjillk @lil1inblue @Jadams89 @puddlejumper @Liz_M @mrsV @thebookhippie @lapreader @willaful @cuilin 4mo

Lavash at First Sight | Taleen Voskuni

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#RiseUpReads

What did y'all think of this one?

I enjoyed the look into Armenian culture and all the delicious food.

(I apologize for the late posting, I've been dealing with some chronic illness issues lately, which has been affecting my mental health as well)

Catsandbooks @peanutnine @singout @mhillis @light_of_aether @alldebooks @kspenmoll @librarybelle @mimi28 @ElizaMarie @AbigailJaneBlog @DebinHawaii @Kristy_K @IriDas @CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian
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TheBookHippie Sending love and light. I just started this I am enjoying it! 4mo

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AnnCrystal Prayers for you 🙏🏼💝. 4mo

Butterfinger Hope you feel better soon. 4mo

Bookwormjillk Hope you‘re on the mend 4mo

PuddleJumper Take care of yourself. We can wait. I did enjoy the food and cultural aspect of the book, the romance was a bit meh for me 4mo

Librarybelle I hope you feel better! The references to Armenian culture and food were fascinating. I was not fully engage with the book, but I think that‘s due to the audiobook narration. 4mo

AmyG Hope you find yourself feeling better soon. 4mo

ElizaMarie I hope you feel more like yourself soon. Chronic issues definitely affect your mental health - please protect it at all cost. Anyway, the book, the MC kinda annoyed me, like she didn't seem likable, and was too caught up with her x, and then the love interest between the 2 didn't really read well to me. Overwhelming family dynamics transcend cultures, so I enjoyed that aspect of the book. 4mo

Catsandbooks @TheBookHippie @AnnCrystal @Butterfinger @Bookwormjillk @puddlejumper @librarybelle @AmyG @ElizaMarie Thank you for the well wishes and understanding! ❤️ 4mo

Julsmarshall I liked the competition, enjoyed the food and family components but thought the romantic relationship fell a little flat. Still happy I read it and need to go and find some Armenian food 😍 (edited) 4mo

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The Everything Peruvian Cookbook: Includes Conchitas a la Parmesana, Chicken Empanadas, Arroz Con Mariscos, Classic Fish Cebiche, Tres Leches Cake and Hundreds More! | Morena Cuadra, Morena Escardo

#FoodandLit July 2025 Peru 🇵🇪

To participate read a book that takes place in the country or is by an author from the country. Also enjoy food from the country. Share your experience with the tag #FoodandLit & tag @Catsandbooks & @Texreader

If you're not currently tagged in #FoodandLit news & would like to be, let me know.

Catsandbooks @Sblbooks @AmyK1 @SamAnne @Bookwormjillk @TheKidUpstairs @BookNAround @Tdrosebud @Thegreensofa @PatriciaU @AbigailJaneBlog @Itchyfeetreader @LeeRHarry @Daisey @Crazeedi @Simona @Chrissyreadit @amiable 4mo

Catsandbooks @megabooks @vonnie862 @StolenBookmobile @liseworks @kwmg40 @reading_rainbow @TEArificbooks @Q84 @catebutler @dilara @teresereading @roary47 @maggie4483 @soscha @karisa @ElizaMarie @tineke
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Catsandbooks @Jerdencon @LitStephanie @Bcncookbookclub @Bnp @ChasingOm @Thebookhippie @mcctrish @JenLovesJT47 @texaschaitea @Bookworm54 @Jess861 @Kelly_the_bookish_sidekick @AnneCecilie @kspenmoll 4mo

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Catsandbooks @Outandabout @Liz_M @curvycrochetgirl @DHill @BarbaraBB @Clwojick @DebinHawaii @pageturner1 @sapphire @bookbelle84 @libby1 @lunakay @blackink_whitepaper @yourfavouritemixtape @Sace @MaGoose @cortg 4mo

Bookwormjillk I'm starting with Paddington Bear! 4mo

mcctrish @Bookwormjillk perfect 4mo

TheBookHippie @Bookwormjillk ME TOOOO!!! 4mo

TheBookHippie Just put all my books on hold last night! 4mo

vonnie862 I love Peruvian food! 4mo

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The Future Is Disabled: Prophecies, Love Notes and Mourning Songs | Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha

#RiseUpReads July 2025

The Future is Disabled - Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha

Read at your own pace. There will be a discussion posted on Litsy at the end of the month.

Please tag me in your posts & use #riseupreads
If you're not currently tagged & would like to be, let me know.

Catsandbooks @LaughterHp @melismatic @julsmarshall @skygoddess1 @Bookwormjillk @lil1inblue @Jadams89 @puddlejumper @Liz_M @mrsV @thebookhippie @lapreader @willaful @cuilin 5mo

Catsandbooks @peanutnine @singout @mhillis @light_of_aether @alldebooks @kspenmoll @librarybelle @mimi28 @ElizaMarie @AbigailJaneBlog @DebinHawaii @Kristy_K @IriDas 5mo

CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian Ooh, can you add me to the tags please? 😊 5mo

Catsandbooks @CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian absolutely! Added you! ✊🏼🔥❤️ 5mo

Caterina Love this book! Looking forward to seeing y'all talk about it. 😊 Also brilliant:

Care Work: Dreaming Disability Justice

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Wedding Anniversary: (Book #3 Wrong Place, Wrong Time) | P.A. Ross

#5JoysFriday
1. This week Will and I celebrated our 8 yr wedding anniversary! 💖
2. He got me a bronze bookmark
3. Delicious meals multiple times this week
4. Zola resting her head on her pillow
5. Talking to my niece

DebinHawaii

willaful Congratulations! 5mo

IriDas Happy anniversary!!! 🎉 5mo

Meshell1313 Amazing! 😍😍😍🎉 5mo

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Ruthiella Happy Anniversary! 🥂🍾🥳 5mo

dabbe HA! 🤩🤩🤩 5mo

Dilara Happy anniversary! 5mo

Roary47 Happy anniversary! 💛 5mo

AnnCrystal 🥳Happy Anniversary 🥂 💝💝💝💝💝. 5mo

JessClark78 Happy Anniversary! 🎊❤️🥂 5mo

Reggie Happy Anniversary! 5mo

Catsandbooks @willaful @IriDas @meshell1313 @ruthiella @dabbe @dilara @roary47 @AnnCrystal @JessClark78 @Reggie Thank you all! 💕 4mo

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Iron Widow | Xiran Jay Zhao

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May's Reads!

My favorites:
Iron Widow - all the feminine rage 🔥 Chinese fantasy with robots
Time and time again - queer ya time loop romance with disability rep 🏳️‍🌈💕
A Caribbean Heiress in Paris - historical romance with strong female characters, 🇩🇴Dominican FMC, Scottish MMC

#riseupreads

willaful Looks like a pretty good month! 5mo

PuddleJumper Iron Widow is great. I've got the next one on hold at the library 5mo

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Disability Reader: Social Science Perspectives | Tom Shakespeare

#RiseUpReads July 2025 Theme: Disability Non-fiction

Please vote for what book we will read in July!

https://forms.gle/SrrhkbZzWxRkQgSP6

Rise up Reads- reading marginalized voices 🔥✊🏼 If you're not currently tagged & would like to be, let me know.

Catsandbooks @LaughterHp @melismatic @julsmarshall @skygoddess1 @Bookwormjillk @lil1inblue @Jadams89 @puddlejumper @Liz_M @mrsV @thebookhippie @lapreader @willaful @cuilin 5mo

Catsandbooks @peanutnine @singout @mhillis @light_of_aether @alldebooks @kspenmoll @librarybelle @mimi28 @ElizaMarie @AbigailJaneBlog @DebinHawaii @Kristy_K @IriDas
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Librarybelle Voted! 5mo

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peanutnine Voted! 5mo

AllDebooks Voted x 5mo

Melismatic Voted! 5mo

Julsmarshall Great choices! I‘d be happy with any! 5mo

Catsandbooks I'll close voting by Friday morning, so get your vote in by then 🩵 5mo

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Lavash at First Sight | Taleen Voskuni

#RiseUpReads June 2025

Lavash at First Sight - Taleen Voskuni

Read at your own pace. There will be a discussion posted on Litsy at the end of the month.

Please tag me in your posts & use #riseupreads
If you're not currently tagged & would like to be, let me know.

Content Warnings: homophobia, sexual content, emotional abuse, religious bigotry, genocide, alcohol content, body shaming

Catsandbooks @LaughterHp @melismatic @julsmarshall @skygoddess1 @Bookwormjillk @lil1inblue @Jadams89 @puddlejumper @Liz_M @mrsV @thebookhippie @lapreader @willaful @cuilin 5mo

Catsandbooks @peanutnine @singout @mhillis @light_of_aether @alldebooks @kspenmoll @librarybelle @mimi28 @ElizaMarie @AbigailJaneBlog @DebinHawaii @Kristy_K @IriDas 5mo

Laughterhp Oh I‘m looking forward to this one. I forgot to read last months book. 5mo

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Librarybelle My library has it on audio, so I‘m hoping I can actually finish this one before the discussion! 😂 5mo

ElizaMarie I put a hold on the Audio and the Kindle hold should be released in a week, so I should be able to finish this one. I am not the best at reading on the Kindle, but.. hopefully this grabs me! 5mo

Julsmarshall This looks like so much fun! Put it in hold, says 3 weeks so we‘ll see 🤞 5mo

Catsandbooks @CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian here's our June read if you're interested! 5mo

mhillis I‘m listening to the audiobook! 5mo

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Catsandbooks @LaughterHp @melismatic @julsmarshall @skygoddess1 @Bookwormjillk @lil1inblue @Jadams89 @puddlejumper @Liz_M @mrsV @thebookhippie @lapreader @willaful @cuilin 5mo

The God and the Gumiho (Fate's Thread #1) | Sophie Kim

Story was an ode to K-dramas

Rise and popularity of K-dramas

Have you seen any? The only one I've seen that is close is XO, Kitty on Netflix

#riseupreads

Top right is more artwork from the FairyLoot special edition

Catsandbooks @peanutnine @singout @mhillis @light_of_aether @alldebooks @kspenmoll @librarybelle @mimi28 @ElizaMarie @AbigailJaneBlog @DebinHawaii @Kristy_K @IriDas 5mo

Melismatic I‘ve watched a few dramas bc they often have idol pop stars from music groups I like in them. Very velveeta cheesey but usually very fun. 5mo

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peanutnine I've actually never really watched any k dramas 5mo

willaful I started one that a friend recommended and I did enjoy it, but I'm really bad about watching things with subtitles. I don't remember what it was called but each episode was a different period in the life of the hero/heroine (started when she was a little girl, IIRC) and they were played by different people each time, which was a little hard to get used to! I think loss of memory was involved. 5mo

PuddleJumper Anyone that likes the book would probably enjoy Korean Odyssey, I could see a lot of similarities with reading.

My absolute faves that I rewatch are Semantic Error, university enemies to lovers, and Kingdom, historical political drama with zombies.
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PuddleJumper Other supernatural themed romance dramas I would recommend are Tale of the Nine Tailed Fox, Guardian: The Lonely and Great God, and Alchemy of Souls.

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PuddleJumper @willaful Find Me in Your Memory? Popular drama from 2020 I think 5mo

willaful This would have been before 2020. 5mo

IriDas I haven‘t watched any k-dramas. I don‘t have cable and my only subscription service is Crunchyroll. :D But the book was still good without having watched any. :) 5mo

TheBookHippie My friend loved Korean dramas this reminded me of that. She would have loved this on audio I think. 5mo

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Catsandbooks @LaughterHp @melismatic @julsmarshall @skygoddess1 @Bookwormjillk @lil1inblue @Jadams89 @puddlejumper @Liz_M @mrsV @thebookhippie @lapreader @willaful @cuilin 5mo

The God and the Gumiho (Fate's Thread #1) | Sophie Kim

Did you have this author's note in the version you read?

Loved all the Korean mythological creatures

https://www.90daykorean.com/korean-myths/

https://warsandhistory.com/korean-mythology/

#riseupreads

Catsandbooks @peanutnine @singout @mhillis @light_of_aether @alldebooks @kspenmoll @librarybelle @mimi28 @ElizaMarie @AbigailJaneBlog @DebinHawaii @Kristy_K @IriDas 5mo

peanutnine Helpful links, thanks! The author's note was actually included in the audiobook, which I was surprised at as that is not always the case. It is interesting to see what parts were interpreted! I loved all the creatures mentioned but sometimes I wasn't sure how to picture them 5mo

PuddleJumper I never read author notes 😅 5mo

IriDas The audio had the author‘s note. I don‘t know anything about Korean myths but I had assumed it would be like retelling of Greek myths that folks do these days. Where they change some things for the sake of the story. 5mo

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Catsandbooks @LaughterHp @melismatic @julsmarshall @skygoddess1 @Bookwormjillk @lil1inblue @Jadams89 @puddlejumper @Liz_M @mrsV @thebookhippie @lapreader @willaful @cuilin 5mo

The God and the Gumiho (Fate's Thread #1) | Sophie Kim

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#RiseUpReads May

Overall thoughts? Any favorite parts?

I loved the banter between Seokga and Hani! Definitely looking forward to the sequel!

Above is artwork from the FairyLoot special edition

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Melismatic The banter was my favorite part - very k-drama! 5mo

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peanutnine Oooo gorgeous art! I did love the banter. And I loved the world building! How all the creatures lived among the humans and interacted with the gods was interesting 5mo

PuddleJumper I found it very shallow and the main characters intensely irritating. I enjoyed the mythology and wanted more of that and world building and less of the main characters 🤣 5mo

AnnCrystal That artwork 🤩🎨🖌️💝. 5mo

IriDas I enjoyed it. It reminded me a little of the gods portions of the Iliad. I liked the way the main characters ended up making each other better “people” by the end. 5mo

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Greenland | David C. King

#FoodandLit June 2025 Greenland 🇬🇱

To participate read a book that takes place in the country or is by an author from the country. Also enjoy food from the country. Share your experience with the tag #FoodandLit & tag @Catsandbooks & @Texreader

If you're not currently tagged in #FoodandLit news & would like to be, let me know.

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TheBookHippie My library holds just coming in! 5mo

LiseWorks Oh Greenland sounds interesting 5mo

Bookwormjillk Looking forward to it. I have

Boy with the Narwhal Tooth: A Constable Petra Jensen Novella

5mo

Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick I've delayed my library hold a couple of times, so I should be able to read this one.

Migrations: A Novel

5mo

Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick This one looks like it would be a quick option for those who need it.

Last Night in Nuuk

5mo

vonnie862 Time to look for some titles! 5mo

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