I don't expect to end up loving this as much as I did. I think with any other ending, I'd have felt differently, but it wrapped up quite beautifully. Many lines stood out and a few places I left little notes on postits. Thanks to @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks for the chance to read. It's ready to move on any time 💜

TW - mention of suicide

This book didn't start how I expected but I'm enjoying it. I find I can relate a bit too much to Nora. I can't wait to see where this journey takes her

My book journal and I are finally ready for this read from @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

It's taken me ages to actually get to this. I love the highlighter strips, such a great idea

I have to share something different, but I think it has to be the time I was acting like a wierdo (as usual) and my poor frustrated mother went "You could just... Act HUMAN!"

I don't think I've managed it but it's been a funny story to look back on and laugh about with her

#MothersAdvice #LitsyLove
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @StayCurious

Why is this book over 1000 pages?? Guess I'll be here a while

@Mjm1 @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Got this beauty in my box today when I checked the mail. My wife is hiring whoever packed this to help with Christmas! It took ages to get into and she always jokes I open presents too quick 😂

Book 2/100

Buddy reading this with a friend. I'm not sure how I'll feel about it. It's one of Picoult's few that I've never read before. We will see

Book 1/100
Stephen King Challenge is off to a good start with January's pick of Carrie. I've apparently owned my copy since 2011. Although I haven't read it like It or Dreamcatcher which I've had to replace more than once, it's still a good book every time

@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Your package got here and I picked it up today. I had to run in to get it and was able to today. This is gorgeous, I was so excited to see it all wrapped. 💜 Also glad to know my PO box troubles are officially over and I can get cards/packages

@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @LiseWorks @Beatlefan129

I got your letters in the mail today when I finally went out

@HeathHof I sent the book and it's estimated 12/12 to be there

For any other #LitsyLove members, my PO Box was broken and I've no idea if any cards were missing because of it or what's going on. But they'll hold any I get from now until it's fixed

Going ahead and giving this recommendation a try. It's a reverse harem but a friend who really knows me recommended it so I hope I will like it.

Finally getting a chance to send out a few replies to letters in got through #LitsyLove

Did I steal my son's dinosaur cards? Why yes, yes I did. Anything to get writing to my friends again.

@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @LiseWorks @Beatlefan129

I'm about half through with my book for #LitsyLoveWritesNBooks and I'm enjoying it. It's different than I expected. I also have left an envelope with a note about me and some extra pages for my fellow team mates to tell me about them or whatever they want to share as well, so the letters can stay with the book when I get it back. So excited for all of this😀 @RinaBrahmbhattBarot @iread2much @HeathHof

@iread2much @HeathHof @RinaBrahmbhattBarot

I could not, would not, can not narrow it to only 4. Blame the two on the left I couldn't decide, so I leave it in your capable hands to pick one or even say you hate them all, I can do this all week I have like 400 books I need to read, I'm sure we can decide on one of them 🤣

This entire year has been slowly sliding downhill until it was like an avalanche. To my #LitsyLove friends, I am so sorry I just fell away. I'd love to come back and write again. Hopefully this year can pick up soon

My crazy dog Little Man enjoying his Christmas flea from @HufflepuffGirl90

He absolutely loves it amd I had to pry it away for the big photo. He stared and stared until I gave it back. He snuggled it for a nap earlier. My son's already run off with his book. My wife has already decided Pennywise will be "NOWHERE NEAR THAT BED" ? We planned for a rough Christmas after struggling with COVID so I cant say thank you enough for the perfect choices.

A huge thanks to @HufflepuffGirl90 for the excellent gifts! Not pictured is delicious candy, bookmarks and a card to go with these books, pins, ornament, a book for my son, Pennywise (who my wife already requested NEVER face our bed) and a flea for my dog. Funny story, he nibbles toys and we always ask if it has fleas, now he has a big flea!

What is it about being sick that makes me crochet like crazy? The COVID is slowly getting better. If I could find some energy and stop coughing Id be good. I havent been reading but certainly been crafting! This is the second scarf since Tuesday.

#WinterGames2021 #TeamGameSleighers @StayCurious

A #HolidayCraft I have been working on while sick. I never knew that being super sick woukd make me want to crochet but here we are, making a scarf. #WinterGames2021 #TeamGameSleighers @StayCurious

Selfie Scavenger Hunt, my favorite place to read is anywhere this fellow can curl up with me. Especially starting this month off COVID positive, I dont feel good and I'll take all the snuggles I can get

#WinterGames2021 #TeamGameSleighers @StayCurious

My TBR for this month might have some more books but I really want to clear my NetGalley shelf before 2022 begins. My wife and I are both COVID positive so what better relaxation than to read?

#WinterGames2021 #TeamGameSleighers @StayCurious

Holidays can be hard for a lot of people for a lot of reasons. If any of you out there need to talk, to vent, to chat or just meed a little pick me up or distraction this holiday season - Reach Out. Use the #HolidayHugs or you can tag me if you want to talk right to me. I'll be here for all of you.

Final tally for #Scarathlon2021 #TeamHendrix @StayCurious

Week 3 I didnt get too much, mostly I didnt feel good so we lounged and watched spooky shows and movies all day. I tried a come back for the end and did pretty good.

So my son was telling his teacher about how we've been watching a TON of spooky stuff and reading spooky books while we packed up my books upstairs and how many I had to keep vs giveaway... Which led to them asking him "Does he have a book about...(random topic here)?" And Im not awake enough for this to be how the day goes.

I might have to ban him from participating in spooky stuff for #Scarathlon2021 with me ???? @StayCurious @CrowvanHalen

I wasnt sure at first how I felt about reading a novel that actually focused on COVID and the quarantine but this one sounds so good, I think I will like it.

#Scarathlon2021 #TeamHendrix @staycurious #Bookspinbingo @TheAromaofBooks

I really liked this book. I like The Giver so I was sure I would. Apparently there are more that look at some of these characters too? Im gonna need to read those too.

Points update for #Scarathlon2021 #TeamHendrix @staycurious

Not as good this week as last, but I had a decent amount of both migraine and mental health things going on. Im just happy I made it this far.

Jocelyn looked out the passenger side window and thought, This is where you go to receive a head in a box.

#FirstLineFridays @ShyBookOwl

Week 1 Points update for #Scarathlon2021 #TeamHendrix

I made it to 9,873 points this week. The first game being anagrams 100% helped with the points this week.

@StayCurious

Been reading a lot of kids spooky books today and yesterday. Now back to my #bookspin list and this is the next one chosen by the wheel. Also a good paranormal theme for #Scarathlon2021 #TeamHendrix @staycurious @TheAromaofBooks

Up next is this book for a blog tour. I meant to post this earlier but I totally forgot. Its not on my book spin list but works great for #Scarathlon2021

Oh my God, this book. This is the month of books that leave me so stunned apparently. A young girl has a seizure to wake and find her friend killed by a train. But cant remember if she was pushed or if it was an accident. I never saw any of the later plot coming!

Another regular read but a dang good one for #Scarathlon2021 #TeamHendrix @staycurious and book 2/25 for #bookspinbingo @TheAromaofBooks

The random wheel has selected this as my next book. It really wants me to read off theme books for #Scarathlon2021 doesnt it? But oh well, it is at least clearing my TBR and getting through the #bookspinbingo

Oh my God this book was absolutely amazing. When a trip to see some birds ends in one man dead and another the killer, you'll never guess who is the bad guy and why. And even when you find out who was the killer, theres even more behind it! That ending was perfect.

Just a regular off theme book for #Scarathlon2021 #TeamHendrix @StayCurious and Book 1/25 for #bookspin @TheAromaofBooks

I have been in such a reading slump the past couple days but I took that time to work out some anagrams for #TeamHendrix for our week 1 game. Anagrams are one thing I am really good at. Two days of work led to 930 words and I finally feel up to reading a bit more now.

#Scarathlon2021 @StayCurious

I took the extra time I had in the kitchen (HAHA) to make my BINGO board for #bookspinbingo. I had 25 books because once I added all the books I wanted, plus the two team books for #scarathlon2021 I had 23... So I gave up and picked two more little books for an even 25.

@StayCurious @TheAromaofBooks

I was going good today until in the middle of doing something, my knee popped. I have a chronic condition, so I'm kind of used to it but never know ehen to expect it. My wife decided it was a great way for me to keep her company while she finished my portion of the chores though!

At least I can read for #Scarathlon2021 from here @StayCurious

I'm 32% of the way through Hide for #Scarathlon2021 and I am so into this book right now. Love seeing accurate Deaf representation in a book, this author gets it! Also, for the first time in a while I got really excited for something - potato croquettes, and @anewton91 helped despite it being like 4AM. True love gets up at 4AM for fried potatoes.

#TeamHendrix @StayCurious

Book number 1 for the month by random draw is Hide by Nell Pattison. It is part of the #bookspinbingo and #Scarathlon2021 #TeamHendrix

Its a #Netgalley read I meant to get to since August, finally getting there.

@StayCurious

#bookspin #bookspinbingo @TheAromaofBooks

#Scarathlon2021 #TeamHendrix @StayCurious

My October TBR of books I want to read to get my Netgalley shelf cleared up, Kindle Unlimited cleared up, and some extras.

@RamsFan1963 Congrats on the Litfluence and the #K100Kgiveaway

I hope to see you stick around for a whole lot more 100K's 💜

@wanderinglynn #BFC21 #July

This month I am doing the #BookSpin the first time. I will read at least 10 books.

Also I am doing a fundraiser to walk 30 miles this month to earn donations for the American Cancer Society. So I'll be doing a mile a day.

@TheAromaofBooks I gave in amd did an actual TBR for #BookSpin July. I have so many specific books this month, so I went for it

"It would seem that 'for all' has a different meaning to those who sit in Congress than to the rest of us."

Okay, this book from #NetGalley is one I dont like, but I cant put it down. I keep hoping it gets better but it gets worse. It cant get worse again... Its the Parent Trap in ebook form with adult sisters and magic glitter bombs.

1. My name is Jesse Nicolas Presgraves. I was like 12 and looking for a username for AOL and went with jessinikkip. And kept using it, now Im 30.
2. Anytime I have a minute free
3. So far, An Unkindness of Ghosts
4. 4 people 1 dog. Oops, 5 people. I forgot my son.

Thanks @Eggs I'll tag @CrowvanHalen @ElizaMarie @anewton91 and @Riveted_Reader_Melissa if they havent played already

@Bookish_AF @Dragonfairykats @Riveted_Reader_Melissa

Picked this up out of the mailbox today and opened it. I am so excited to get reading. My son @CrowvanHalen goes "is that a gift? It looks cool, can I read it first?" Like, boy, I waited since like January 2020 for this thing NO DANGIT

@bibliobard Hello from pre-COVID mailing times. I am soon to be fully vaccinated and getting back in touch with those I lost some contact with during the worst of it. I have this book of yours. Can you email me at jpresgraves@ferrum.edu?

"Handcuffing a sign language user is like gagging a hearing person. You cant just take away his ability to communicate."

So, it took me this long to get a new physical book this year. It was a bit tough not bringing in a lot, but I've held on to my plan to read a lot more than come in. Also pictured is my 55 pound dog. Can you find him?