pickBook 6!
A Heist!!! This time Irene and Kai are part of a heist to steal a painting. As always, it all starts out with a book that needs retrieval. And, as always, things go pear-shaped soonish.
#SeriesLove2023 @TheSpineView @Andrew65
On this day seven years ago I joined Litsy! Thank you all for being my favourite bookish community!
Happy Litsyversary to everyone else who joined this day over the last 7 years! 🥳🥂🎉
Six years ago I adopted #GhostCat. Happy Adoption Day to my sometimes rather annoying but still beloved reading buddy! 😁
Dear @HappyLitsyversary why are there no postings for a few days from 23rd September on?
pickAll Charlie wants is a loan to buy the pub down the road. When his estranged rich uncle dies, Charlie hopes for an inheritance that could help him achieve his goal. Instead he leaves his supervillain business to Charlie, including the war with a cabal of other supervillains.
Great fun. I loved the tech-savvy cats, the rude dolphins, the villainous assistant, and Charlie learning to be a villain himself.
Thanks for the tag @The_Penniless_Author
#Two4Tuesday @TheSpineView
1) breakfast - I don't skip breakfast, even if it's just a bowl of porridge. I prefer the lazy Sunday morning breakfasts with the family, talking and enjoying lots of food. Or just munching our food while everyone is reading their current book.
2) tagged - it has two titles, depending on US/UK edition
#TitlesAndTunes #DramaQueen
I recently received the #ARC from #NetGalley and thought it was maybe appropriate for this month's topic. The title made me think of road trips and that reminded me that, long before I first read Good Omens, we used to listen to Queen's Greatest Hits (on a cassette tape) when on family trips (now I feel ancient). Anyway, my favourite back then was Don't Stop Me Now (link in comments)
@BarbaraBB @Cinfhen
#BookMail
The Daily Doctor was supposed to be published last year in September, but was pushed back to August 2023. One of my longest standing pre-order ever.
Came across Mother Tongue by accident and I can't wait to read it (let's not start kidding ourselves, it's going to live on #MountTBR for a while first).
pickThird Matthew Venn book did not disappoint. A missing celebrity who came to the village a few weeks ago. A Raging Storm that hinders the investigation in a close-knit community.
As interesting as the characters are, here the slow unfolding of who's behind the murder is just as intriguing.
#SeriesLove2023 @TheSpineView @Andrew65
pickCould not put it down/stop listening.
Osman wrote another wonderful book and Fiona Shaw did a stellar narration.
Had I figured out what was going on early on? Sure. Why did I stay? For the characters, of course.
#weekendreads @rachelsbrittain
Read/listened to My Roommate is a Vampire yesterday while travelling.
Started the fourth Thursday Murder Club, the third Matthew Venn and an Australian romance novel on the train yesterday evening, but my brain was mush.
This morning I made some headway with the first book in a new UF series by Benedict Jacka. #ARC
pickI liked it, but I have a few questions about human-vampire co-habitation.
The #audiobook accompanied me on my 6 hours of train journeys today.
pickPalate cleanser heist/romance story accompanied today's #audiosewing.
A bit of Ocean's 8/11/12/13, a great crew including an octogenarian grease person. It was fun to listen to.
#LitsyCrafters @Catsandbooks
No interference from the #creatures today, they are both soaking up the sunshine.
#LitsyCrafters
The topic this month is #creatures. Does it count that my cat loves to sit in front of the sewing machine to get my attention while I'm working?
@Catsandbooks
I finished this large cross-body bag (oversized bumbag/fanny pack 🤭) yesterday. It's orange, green and pink with black zippers and strap.
I've also started a smaller bag, but am missing a zipper (wasn't in the fabric delivery last week, but will arrive tomorrow).
pickBeverly thinks everyone is judging her. She has one friend, the homeless alcoholic Bill. And when Henry asks her out to dinner, while she's reading "Carrie", she thinks it's a prank that might involve litres of blood.
A story about mental illness, loss, grief, attempted suicide, attempted murder, but also about recovery.
It was weird being in Beverly's head. I wanted to bail several times, but I'm glad I stuck it out.
TW in comments/spoiler
so-soA bit "The Importance of Being Earnest" retelling.
A bit fun at first, then lots of overdone misunderstandings, and a reveal that could have been executed much better.
#audiobook was easy to listen to while I did some #audiosewing.
panThe ultimate locked room mystery. A five star hotel on Moon. Ten lucky winners are the first guests. Strangely there's no staff. And then the murders started.
Unfortunately the author didn't make full use of the setting; there's no evil AI, no low gravity related problems. And how did they ship all the luxury stuff to the Moon?
All characters sounded very similar despite the narrator giving each of them individual voices.
#ARC #NetGalley
pickPaired my signed copy with the #ALC from #NetGalley.
Late 19th century. Set in Bristol. Magicians, early moving pictures, séances, found family, betrayals, and a show with a grand final. Likeable and 'authentic' characters.
The narration was good. I had to crank it to 2.25x though to roughly match my reading speed.
#OokBOokClub
Just a friendly reminder that next month we'll be reading #TheWitchsVacuumCleaner! Dig out your books, put in your library holds, or place your orders! The next Discworld adventure continues on October 8th! Woohoo!
If anyone wants to be tagged/untagged for future posts please let me know! Happy to oblige!
#Discworld #SirTerryPratchett #TerryPratchett #PratchettPosse #ReadAlong #BuddyRead #EpicBuddyread
#OokBOokClub-ers, our #EpicBuddyread adventure continues TODAY with #TheLongCosmos!
Looking forward to our discussion next month!
Happy reading!
#Discworld #SirTerryPratchett #TerryPratchett #PratchettPosse #ReadAlong #BuddyRead
pickThe last #Discworld adventure. I'm a bit sentimental (yes, I started crying with the dedication). I know I can, and will, reread the stories. They've basically accompanied me for the past thirty years. Still, I will not be able to read a new-to-me Discworld story from now on.
A good ending to the Tiffany Aching series.
#OokBOokClub #SirTerryPratchett
#SeriesLove2023 @TheSpineView @Andrew65
#OokBOokClub
Hello friends! Open discussion is in the FOLLOWING POST marked as a spoiler. Find the #ShepherdsCrown post & tap "show me" on the spoiler tag to join in the discussion. Join in whenever you can! Today. Tomorrow. Next month! The post will always be up so just tag each other & we'll jump in to discuss with you. Feel free to chat about anything!
#Discworld #SirTerryPratchett #TerryPratchett #PratchettPosse #ReadAlong #BuddyRead
Welcome to the #OokBOokClub open discussion for #ShepherdsCrown feel free to discuss anything! Don't forget to tag each other in the comments so your friends can see your reply. Have fun!
#Discworld #SirTerryPratchett #TerryPratchett #PratchettPosse #ReadAlong #BuddyRead #EpicBuddyread
#wondrouswednesday @Eggs
🍁 My grandmother
🍁🍁 All of them is not an option? Then, for no real reason, just popped into my head: 1599
🍁🍁🍁 Unfortunately, yes, stones. I take a stone home from any beach I visit. Sometimes more than one. Also, mugs
pickA serial killer strikes again, twenty years after his last kill. Why after all this time?
The last victim, twenty years ago, was Annalisa's boyfriend's mum, Kathy. Working as a detective for the Chicago PD now, Annalisa is determined to find the killer before he can make true on his threat and make her his next victim.
A solid start to this series. I'm sure I'll read books 2 and 3 soon.
#SeriesLove2023 @TheSpineView @Andrew65
panI liked the premise of the story and I really liked the banter between the two MCs, but there was no chemistry. This made the 180 from enemies-to-lovers feel very quick and rather unbelievable to me.
My favourite character was Thomas, the brother of the MMC.
#ARC #MountARC #NetGalley
pickThe first part of this book centres on Takako, how she moved into the bookshop, met the patrons and neighbours, and became an avid reader. It was very charming.
The second part of the book introduces another character and takes the story into a different direction. It works seeing it as a sequel, but it wasn't as cosy and charming as the first part.
#ARC #ALC #MountARC #NetGalley #audiobook
Low pick
pick#ARC #MountARC #NetGalley
Simeon, young doctor in Victorian London, is visiting a distant cousin who's had health problems for a few days. The cousin lives in Turnglass House on a small remote island off the coast of Essex. He's warden to his sister-in-law, who killed her husband in a flash of rage and it was house arrest or Bedlam.
Simeon wants to help the cousin, as well as the imprisoned Florence. But how, when no one wants to tell him ⬇️
bailedDNF @13%
It's not YA, but it reads like YA.
Ash (Cinderella) is a con-artist. She's managed to ensnare the prince with her charm and (!) strong magic. Her step-mother trained her for this all her life. Now she's in the palace to do something or other in the weeks leading up to the royal wedding.
First person POV. Lots of words. So many empty words. (please imagine me saying this like Mrs Bennett complaining about her nerves)
1/?
#weekendreads @rachelsbrittain
Wintersmith - Tiffany Aching #3 (re-read, #audiobook, read by Indira Varma)
The Turnglass - ARC (published on 31st August) I like it that's why I keep putting off finishing it
Thief Liar Lady - Cinderella retelling, Buddyread. I'm 12% in, bored out of my mind and can see the DNF coming before I hit 20%
pickTiffany Aching book 2, #Discworld book 32
Tiffany and Granny Weatherwax make a great team.
Also, so many great life lessons in this book.
#SeriesLove2023 @TheSpineView @Andrew65
Dear #OokBOokClub-ers, did you know lots of #Discworld novels got a new #audiobook edition read by Indira Varma (among others)?
I'm going to re-read the first four Tiffany Aching books and then join audiobook and eBook for #ShepherdsCrown.
See you on September 7th for our discussion of the last Discworld adventure.
#SirTerryPratchett #TerryPratchett #PratchettPosse #ReadAlong #BuddyRead #EpicBuddyread
so-so#MoreMehThanYeah
Guess I was expecting too much. Having no idea how hilarious the original TikTok Version was, I think this book was not hilarious. It read like YA, some passages like MG even - tropes, waffling, endless 'witty' banter.
The narration was okay, but didn't -as it sometimes does- smooth over some poorly written passages.
Low So-So
#RushAThon @DieAReader @GHABI4ROSES @Andrew65
pickThis was a blast (pun intended)!💥💥💥
Imogen is a wonderful character.
And now I have to wait to find out about Duchess's story. 😐
#SeriesLove2023 @TheSpineView @Andrew65
#RushAThon @DieAReader @GHABI4ROSES @Andrew65
Following the Littens who introduced me to this author, I'm currently reading the third Hell's Belles book.
Thank you @Lauredhel (I'm still chuckling about the yarn 😁) @DGRachel @Julsmarshall
pickBook 4 in The Invisible Library series
Did not see that(!) ending coming.
Mobsters, speakeasies, dragon drama, false identities, and books.
#SeriesLove2023 @TheSpineView @Andrew65
#20in4 #readathon
#RushAThon @DieAReader @GHABI4ROSES
pickMother Rani and daughter Tania join the Lying in State queue. They haven't spoken to each other in six months. While they battle with fatigue, boredom and their unresolved argument of six months ago they meet a lot of different people who all have interesting reasons for queueing.
Slowly the story unfolds, showing the reason for their falling out.
Wonderful MCs and secondary characters.
Perfect #audiobook narration.
#20in4 #RushAThon
pick#audiobook re-read with the kid.
We loved it.
My daughter hasn't read the Time Police books yet. Following the timeline of the characters she should start with them now. I envy her the possibility, because I read the books in order of publication.
#SeriesLove2023 @TheSpineView @Andrew65
#20in4 #readathon
#RushAThon @DieAReader @GHABI4ROSES
Today's #weekendreads
Queueing for the Queen - today's #audiobook
The Good, The Bad and The History - #audiobook with my daughter (nearly done)
The Death I Gave Him - hopefully finishing the #ARC
@rachelsbrittain
#RushAThon @DieAReader @GHABI4ROSES @Andrew65
#20in4 #readathon
pickI think my funny bone is broken. I found this #RomCom not very funny.
A blonde woman lies in the streets of Paris, she doesn't remember who she is. A group of Russian mobsters is behind her because she's stolen a MacGuffin and the most gorgeous man in the world just told her to run.
Is she a spy? That's what the TV news say. But why can't she fell a goon when she's in a pickle? Does her muscle memory have amnesia too?
⬇️
Good morning, we're starting the #20in4 #RushAThon #readathon with tea and the tagged #RomCom audiobook.
#GhostCat is working on her tan.
@DieAReader @GHABI4ROSES @Andrew65
panSo slow. So dragging.
And the giant "racism/sexism" mallet with which the author hammered her message home from the start.
Ugh!
#SeriesLove2023 @TheSpineView @Andrew65
#RushAThon @DieAReader @GHABI4ROSES
Uhhhhhh! What?!
🤣🤣🤣🤣
I was doing so well... I was down to "only" 117 ARCs. Well, I reviewed and then requested and then...
Was just approved the three books above. So from #RushAThon start with 123 ARCs I'm currently at 129 ARCs. Guess my #ARCaDayAugust is a success.
#NetGalley #MountARC
@DieAReader @GHABI4ROSES @Andrew65
Haven't done a #Two4Tuesday @TheSpineView
Thanks for the tag, @The_Penniless_Author
1) no, and I'm not sure I'd want any. But had I jumped on that bandwagon earlier 🤔🤔🤔 I have a few teeny tiny bits of gold that I panned from a river years ago, they must be worth a few cents. 🤣🤣
2) Shopping for a Billionaire series (tagged is the first book in the series) - 🤣🌶️💘
Want to play? @rockpools @ozma.of.oz @CarolynM
pickWallflower Miranda fell in love with Turner ten years ago.
Burnt by his first marriage, Turner is determined to avoid love and another marriage, but why should his younger brother gain Miranda's hand. Or any other man of the 'ton'?
#SeriesLove2023 @TheSpineView @Andrew65
My last #audiobook (The Secret Diaries... ) and my current audiobook are narrated by the same person. I did not notice until I was about half an hour into "Sorcerer" ??♀️
#RushAThon @DieAReader @GHABI4ROSES @Andrew65
#SeriesLove2023 @TheSpineView
pickAmazing artwork! Each chapter is named after a colour of the rainbow and the panels are tinged in this colour.
Hayden loves sciences, especially the science that's behind rainbows. There's a chance meeting with Isaac Newton, and a bit of magical realism.
#RushAThon @DieAReader @GHABI4ROSES @Andrew65
#ARC #MountARC #NetGalley #ARCaDayAugust
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