pickI wasn‘t sure what to expect from this book - my SIL passed it along to me after she read it. I thought it was just going to be a romance type novel, I was wrong…
The depth of emotion that comes from these last chapters and the author‘s note floored me. I was in tears. I felt heartbreaking clarity in my own life and from the experiences I have endured. I felt especially for my Mother and even my Father.
Easy read but heavy.
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We make a point of going to the library as often as we can! Today we picked up a stack of books for my daughter AND I got the tagged book for me! I‘m a sucker for Lisa Gardner books…
My daughter‘s first trip to the library a couple of months ago! We make it a regular visit now as she is already all about the books.
Tagged is one of her favourites. I love sharing the library with her 🥰
Starting this one! Already off to an intriguing start…
Finding some parallels with my own life (and people in my life).
Stay tuned…
bailedI bailed on this one! The synopsis was all completed within the first few chapters and it just didn‘t keep me interested.
A coworker of mine once said that after he‘s read the first 100 pages and if he‘s not captivated to read more, he moves on to the next one. “There‘s plenty more books to choose from!” he said. I follow this now too as it makes perfect sense to me!
Curious to know at what point you bail on a book?
so-soAlthough the book kept me interested during the first few chapters, I felt it dragged on with no new information on the characters or the plot. I believe the author could have expanded on the characters more as I ended the book with lots of questions!
The ending was abrupt and had no real climax to it. I turned the last page with a feeling of indifference. I was surprised that this book was given such glowing reviews…
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Started this one yesterday. I‘m intrigued but I can‘t help but notice a number of typos in the text!! 😩
pickOk - so this was my first read after an almost year hiatus! (Re: baby!!) Anyway, I found it to be a good, easy read and a page turner.
However, I do feel as though some information could have been elaborated on a bit more.
In the end, I didn‘t see the twist though suspected that something was off as things were seemingly beginning to wrap up…
It‘s been over a year since I‘ve been on Litsy or even read a book. To be fair, I‘ve been kind of busy - gave birth to my beautiful daughter last October! I‘m finally ready to jump back into reading so figured I‘d start off with an easy read.
Happy to be back. Hello everyone! 😊
1. So far, just a couple of books! More to come.
2. The Game of Life is fun!
3. Being outside, doing some yard work.
4. No pranks this year 👎
#friyayintro @4thhouseontheleft @howjessreads
It‘s a rainy day here in London, ON. Perfect for a cozy blanket and book!
This book was written by Fran in the 90‘s and, being a huge fan of The Nanny all my life, I have ALWAYS wanted to read it.
Finally took advantage of Amazon Prime and got me a copy. I can‘t put it down! Fran is amazing and has gone through some pretty terrible stuff in life yet - she continues to be such a positive, funny lady! ❤️
pickIf you are familiar with the social media star “Juggling the Jenkins” you will love this true, raw book detailing her incredible journey. If you haven‘t heard of her, I urge you to look her up! She is hilarious and real in everything she posts.
This quote sums it up. Way to go, Tiffany!! 👏❤️ Thank you for sharing your story.
1. Oreos 😋
2. My new house! 🏡
3. Tagged. I started this one the other day but haven‘t had much time to get into it 📖
@Eggs #wondrouswednesday (it‘s still Tuesday here! 😊)
pickI am speechless - what a beautiful story. I laughed, I cried and I felt so much love for these characters. My heart is so full ❤️
“...he did not merely read books but traveled with them...” 💕
pickSimply put, I very much enjoyed this book! ❤️
I have been neglecting my reading...again! Back at it tonight.
Listening to one of my favourite stations, “Mellow Cello” while sipping on some chamomile tea ☕️ Does anyone else listen to music while reading?
After struggling through a read I was not enjoying, I‘m finally onto a new book! Happy reading 💕
#friyayintro Thanks @howjessreads 💕
1. Tagged. I am taking way too long to finish this one. Not really hooked! Teen book so perhaps that‘s why?
2. Visiting family and hopefully purchasing our first home (it‘s currently in the works)🤞🏼
3. Yes! 🥚
4. Piper - Not sure why, just love this name! 🤷🏻♀️
5. Will do! ❤️
Happy Long Weekend Littens!!
Getting back into my night routine of reading before bed. I have been having better sleeps because of it!
Although a teen book, I‘m finding it to be a fun little read. Carrie still has her wits about her 🌃
1. I think I just did a search in the App Store - was so happy to come across it!
2. Midnight blue hair. I‘m very seriously considering it!
3. Meatloaf. My family never made it!
4. The Nanny, Sister Wives, Reality TV shows (some...and I rarely get to watch them!)
5. The book ‘Darkly Dreaming Dexter‘ + the fact that I tend to have odd dreams 🌚
#premondayvibes @pepsicola
pickA good read! Definitely had a twist that I wasn‘t expecting. Enjoyed the writing very much. I felt very connected to the characters.
“How far we will go to make others believe our side of the story.”
It also inspired me to add a ‘total eclipse‘ to my bucket list.
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A quiet evening in tonight - hoping to finally finish this one! Treated myself to a Starbucks ☕️
In other news...anyone having issues searching for their books on Litsy? Every time I search it will come up and then disappear. I have to click it as soon as I see it 🧙♂️
1. The 80‘s! Or the 20‘s...for a bit at least 😊
2. Hard copy!
3. Younger by a few years. I‘m 30!
4. Yes - returned back to my home city.
5. 💕💕
#friyayintro @howjessreads
I love how this book introduces each section - all based on the 5 stages of an eclipse.
“Totality” is stage 3. I think it‘s safe to assume I‘m getting into the good stuff now!
1. Performing music of some sort on a live stage!
2. I worked at the Front Desk of my city‘s Children‘s Museum - ended up working there for a decade in other positions too!
3. I haven‘t bailed on anything recently - last one was “Other People‘s Houses” last summer.
4. Anything by Lisa Gardner - I finished the tagged one not too long ago.
5. @rretzler @Reviewsbylola tagging my two newest follows! 💕
#wondrouswednesday @Eggs
1. Midnight in Paris 💕
2. Fast and the Furious...no, seriously 🙈😂
3. Europe - Portugal and Greece specifically.
4. Mystery 🔍
5. Portuguese 🇵🇹
#premondayvibes @pepsicola
My friend sent me this today! How do you say it? I‘m guilty of leaving out the first ‘R‘ 😂🙈
I found this app called “Happy Color” which is a colour by number activity. There are hundreds of images to choose from!
I found it good for anxiety or stress relief. Naturally, I chose a bookish image :) if you look closely, there are some funny book titles including “50 Shades of Meow” and “Men Without Cats” 😂
#hellothursday
1. A pedicure! I think it‘s been about a year since I last got one 💅🏻
2. I like to think that I am a good listener. I‘m always open to being there for people.
3. I‘m proud that I am a hard worker - I enjoy keeping busy and getting things done. 💪🏼
4. @wanderinglynn 💕 Thanks for this one! YOU are awesome.
#litsylovesurvey
1️⃣ Reading, playing guitar & piano
2️⃣ Mystery/thriller, fiction - pretty much open to anything though!
3️⃣ 2 kitties and a dog!
4️⃣ My TBR list is fairly accurate although some have been sitting there for a while...
5️⃣ 60‘s Batman memorabilia 🤓
6️⃣ Happy Thursday Littens!! 💕
So I tried the ebook version (first ebook) and can‘t do it! I so prefer the weight of a real book: just my preference.
Trying to get a hold of a hard copy but it‘s proven to be difficult! My library said it was “in” but they lost the copy 🤷🏻♀️Haven‘t read much these past few days....
The bargain section in Chapters had the sequel to The Carrie Diaries for $5. They didn‘t have the first so got the ebook version (my first ebook ever!)
Decided to read something light after the thriller I just finished!
#bargainbooks #saturday
pickLisa Gardner does it again! I have never been disappointed with her books thus far.
Flora Dane is a victim: Gardner paints a gruesome picture of Flora‘s past. But she is also a survivor. This story is about her journey to live, not only survive.
Vinny sat with (on!) me until I finished. It looks as if he approves too 😊
1. Spring and Fall - they don‘t last long which makes them special. Pretty cool to witness the birth and death.
2. Easter Lily
3. Tagged! A children‘s book. Not sure why 🤷🏻♀️
4. Nope 😊
5. Happy Saturday littens! 💕
@SailorMoon #frideas #onsaturday
1. Pomegranates - yummy and fun to eat!
2. Looking at my list - haven‘t read any chunksters!
3. Tagged
4. I‘m not sure. Hopefully happy and healthy 🙌
@Eggs #wondrouswednesday
I‘ve learned something about myself as a reader. I prefer the “marathon” approach rather than the “sprint” to the end. Sure, I can be a fast reader but why rush it?
I have lots of things going on lately but take time to read a few chapters each day. Some days more than others. And this is okay!
I still consider myself a bookworm by my own definition.
Has anyone seen these short comics called ‘Strange Planet‘ by Nathan W. Pyle? I find them incredibly funny and clever!
Basically poking fun at human customs 👽
Check it out: https://1059thebrew.iheart.com/featured/karianne/content/2019-03-11-nathan-pyles...
Tonight I bailed on going to a Stag and Doe because I just felt the need to be alone. Decided to start reading this one!
I must say it is refreshing to say no to things sometimes.
pickI love this book! I love Coraline‘s bravery. It‘s quite the imaginative story.
Neil had originally started this story for his daughter but he had other projects on the go. “It was a story, I learned when people began to read it, that children experienced as an adventure, but which gave adults nightmares. It‘s the strangest book I‘ve written, it took the longest time to write, and it‘s the book I‘m proudest of.”
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Since the library in my neighbourhood is closed today (and I shouldn‘t buy more books!) I am revisiting this one. I first read it years ago!
I love the stop-motion film; one of my favourites! I anticipate this being a quick read 🗝🚪🎪
