Catching up on some reviews from #NetGalley 📖

5⭐️: Spectacular Read! Will buy a physical copy/re-read
4⭐️: Loved it/Great read. Would recommend to others
3⭐️: Enjoyable; glad to have read it.
2⭐️: Nothing Special; but had a few interesting moments
1⭐️: DNF

#WitchyReads #WitchesofLitsy #BabaYaga #thewitchsname

I am really enjoying this #ARC from #NetGalley. It is a retelling of Little Women, set in 1942; Beth has already died and functions as spirit watching over her sisters. Each chapter is told from alternating POVs, with a poetic interlude from Beth, commenting on her sisters lives. This one comes after a Jo chapter. As someone who has suffered through grief, this hits home. #GreatorNothing #Jo #Meg #Beth #Amy

#ThoughtfulThursday

🧠I suffer from Depression & Anxiety—which I have struggled with since I was 15 but wasn‘t diagnosed until 2 years ago (at 34). I have learned that rest, comfort, and grace for myself is important. I journal, share how I‘m feeling with my trusted loved ones, and do things that make me feel positive.
🧠 I recommitted to my skincare routine!

🌸Everyone can play! #mentalhealthawareness #thoughtfulthursday

Happy Mother‘s Day to all my Littens celebrating today; and to those who find this day difficult, I am thinking of you & sending you love, peace, and tranquility today. 💜 #happymothersday #youareloved #youareseen #begentle

Sorry #ThoughtfulThursday is a bit late. (In fact, it might be Friday by the time some of you see this, but that‘s okay!) I‘m struggling with a wicked sinus infection 🤧 & chest cold.

🪴Yes! My garden will have 🍅🍆🫑🥒🌿like dill, rosemary, basil & mint
🪴I love reading in the warm sunshine ☀️
🪴 Cold Brew iced coffee 🧋or lemonade

Anyone can play! Remember to tag me in your posts!

#thinkpositivebepositive

Thanks for the tag @Eggs 💜

I am so thankful & grateful for this community. The brightest spot on the internet.

#ThoughtfulThursday makes it‘s return! 🌷💐🌷💐🌷

1️⃣📚 I‘m nearly done! It‘s so good!
2️⃣ Yes! I‘m quite a seasonal reader. Romance in Winter/Spring; Stories outside the US in Summer; Horror/Thriller in Autumn. (I read these outside those seasons, too. But the bulk of my TBRs follows seasons, usually).
3️⃣ I look this photo yesterday at a Tulip farm. 8 million tulips from Holland are planted!

Anyone can play! Tagging Littens to start! 🌷

#BridgertonNames

I am Lady Leigh Waterton of Wilsonshire 👸🏻💃🏻
Pleased to meet your acquaintance! 🥳🤣

I saw this on IG and had to share it with my Littens. What‘s your Bridgerton Name, my Lords & Ladies?

Hi, Littens! I‘m back. It‘s been a long, emotional winter for me (depressive period & anxiety, caring for my Grandmother, etc) BUT, just like the wheel of year, my life has turned! I‘m feeling better, my Grandmother is adjusting (and on the upswing) in hospice, and I feel like myself again. I‘m slowly going through all the #litsylove and posts I was tagged in. You‘ll see me back to my regular activities here. I missed you all ♥️⬇️

#SwoonathonSwap was mailed today! ♥️🎉📦

@kimmypete1 @MidnightBookGirl

⭐️⭐️
I wanted so much to enjoy this one. It had great bones, I liked the premise & setting. But the plot lagged too slowly, the language was unbearable, and I just did not enjoy this book. #BBShamp #WifeinWaterColor

✨Thanks to #NetGalley for this #ARC ✨

#ThoughtfulThursday is BACK!!!!

✨My goal is at least 30 books this year!

✨My word of the year is GRATITUDE in 2022. I am practicing being grateful for so much this year. “Glass half full” POV this year! ((Not toxic positivity, just adjusting my view)).

✨The tagged one is difficult to read bc it‘s written in local colonial dialects from 1750s era Maryland. It‘s a struggle.

⭐️Everyone is welcome to play. Tagging some Littens below ⬇️

#WondrousWednesday Thanks for the tag Sherri!

❄️The tagged book!
❄️ Finally be able to start saving 💰
❄️ Today I am grateful for coffee & my ability to experience another day of life!

Anyone reading can play! Wanna play: @Cupcake12 @Ruthiella @Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick @AkashaVampie

✨Part 2 of 2✨

#SpiritBoundPress #JulietDiaz #Reading2022

Juliet Diaz had started a publishing house called Spirit Bound Press ((check out them out in IG)) & shares a series of slides to help readers meet their reading goals for 2022. Such a great bunch of suggestions, I just had to share with my favorite readers ☺️ #SpiritBoundPress #JulietDiaz #Reading2022

✨Part 1 of 2✨

#Two4Tuesday Thanks for the tags Lisa & Lynn!

❄️ Yes; but only in December till February. And I prefer a bunch of little storms of a few inches, just to make things pretty.
❄️ Walking at night, when everything is cold & quiet, with a clear starry sky 🌌

Wanna play: @sprainedbrain @Chrissyreadit @slategreyskies @RamsFan1963 @Andrew65 @Texreader @Clwojick @ElizaMarie @Librarybelle @Seekingtardis

Starting this #ARC today, curtesy of #NetGalley 📚

📍1847 Oxford, Maryland

#AWifeinWatercolor

❄️Week 5 #WinterGames2021 Total: 4,987 points for #MistletoeManiacs

🎆What a great way to move through the holiday season! We had a great team, and I‘m proud of all of us. Special thanks to @Clwojick for being our Team Captain/Host! And now, we wait 11 months for WinterGames2022! 😝🤪🥳

✨Thanks to #NetGalley for these #ARC ✨

I really enjoyed these romances. I am a tough reviewer on romances, especially holiday ones. But I highly recommend adding them to your list for Christmas 2022. My reviews can be below, as not all listed are on Litsy. #MerryExMas #SealedwithaYuletideKiss #TheChristmasProposal #StarofWonder #PemberleysChristmasGoverness

❄️1,051 points for #MistletoeManiacs #WinterGames2021

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/4438759339

Thank You NetGalley for this ARC! #TheChristmasProposal #ARC #NetGalley

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/4438539034

THANKS NETGALLEY #ARC #SealedwithaYuletideKiss #NetGalley

✨I stopped at 375 words 🤪

✨My Book Goals are to read 30 books this year & keep up with my reading challenges!

❄️3,876 points for #MistletoeManiacs #WintwrGames2021

JUMANJI! JUMANJI!!!

But, for real for real….can we be DONE? 😒

#HappyNewYear #NYJokes #RealLifeJumanji #HolidayLaughs

❄️6 points for #WinterGames #MistletoeManiacs

Happiest New Year wishes to my favorite people on the internet: My Litsy Friends! 🥳🎆🍾🥂📚

May your 2022 be filled with peace, tranquility, laughter & lots of good reads! I adore you all & look forward to connecting with you all even more. Much Love & Peace!

Love, Danielle

#HappyNewYear #2022 #Cheers #NewBeginnings

Barnes & Noble 50% off Hardcover Sale BOOK HAUL📚

And! My Bridgerton one is SIGNED! 🎉

#bookhaul #BookSale #GiftCardsWellSpent

😂😱🥳🤪🤣

This will be me, on NYE, with my comfy blanket, candle, books & Champs! And I am NOT sad about it! #HolidayLaughs #NYELooks #DressingUpfortheCouch

❄️6points for #MistletoeManiacs #WinterGames2021

🎄Christmas Movie/TV watching has wrapped! Any other Millennial watch A Boy Band Christmas? It was very adorable. I can‘t believe the season is just about over. It went too fast.

❄️26 points for #MistletoeManiacs #WinterGames2021

#Two4Tuesday

1️⃣ The tagged ARC! It was such a great countdown to Christmas. It‘s supposed to function like an advent calendar of short historical romance stories for Christmas. Sweet, heartwarming stories.
2️⃣ A Fresh Start 🙂

Thanks for thinking of me, Lisa! If you haven‘t played yet: feel free!

#HolidayLaughs 🤣😂🤣😂🌲🎄🌲🎄#ChristmasWeekCheer #YuletimeHumor #WinterGames2021

❄️21 points for #MistletoeManiacs

WEEK 4 #WinterGames2021 Total:

❄️292 points!

#MistleToeManiacs #Week4

Part 3! #ChristmasOrnamentHunt #WinterGames2021
FIND AN ORNAMENT THAT:

🎄Makes Noise
🎄Is Homemade
🎄Oldest Ornament on the tree
🎄Is your favorite color

❄️41 Points for #MistletoeManiacs

Part 2! #ChristmasOrnamentHunt #WinterGames2021
AN ORNAMENT WITH:

🎄That is too big to fit in the palm of your hand
🎄Reminds you of a family member
🎄That is bookish
🎄That represents a special occasion

❄️41 points for #MistletoeManiacs

#ChristmasOrnamentHunt #WinterGames2021
AN ORNAMENT WITH:
🎄An Animal on it
🎄You can see your reflection
🎄With a picture frame
🎄A Gift from Family/Friend

❄️41 points for #MistletoeManiacs

🥧Bacon & Mushroom Quiche, with Hollandaise sauce & Pointsettas! (Champagne & Cranberry Juice) is our Christmas Brunch menu, which is our #HolidayTradition on Christmas Morning. It was delicious 🤤
❄️21 points for #WinterGames #MistletoeManiacs

A very Merry Christmas to all my Littens celebrating today! May you have a calm, peaceful holiday filled with things (and people) that make your heart happy! #MerryChristmas #AllisCalm #AllisBright 🎄♥️🎁🕯❄️

📷 is from an IG page I came across. Isn‘t it a book lover‘s holiday dream? Maybe next year I‘ll attempt a book tree.

OHHHH @Soubhiville 😱🥳🤩😍 Thank you! I am a huge Dave Grohl fan & I am SO excited! You picked the best book & chocolate choices! I cannot wait to read this in the New Year. Thank you so very much & Merry Christmas to you! Thanks to @MaleficentBookDragon for hosting one of my favorite #Litsy Holiday Traditions! #JolabokaflodSwap #HolidayTradition

❄️21 points for #WinterGames #MistletoeManiacs

Remember Littens: It‘s okay if this holiday isn‘t “Merry”. Everyone is battling something & struggling. Please be gentle with yourselves. 🎄♥️🎄♥️

#DontStress #ItsOknotobeOk #Holidays

Baking cookies is a holiday tradition in my family; we make my Grandmother‘s special Russian Tea cookies EVERY year. We also made sugar cookies, using a recipe from the Harry Potter cook book & used my HP cookie cutters. #HarryPotter #Hedwig #HogwartsExpress #ChristmasCookies #HolidayTradition

❄️71 points for #WinterGames2021 #MistletoeManiacs

🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂
Well, Christmas is magic after all 🎅🏼🎴✨🎄

#ChristmasMagic #SantaReadsTarot #HolidayLaughs #MerryWitchmas

❄️6points for #MistletoeManiacs #WinterGames2021

LMFAO😂🤣🤣🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂
#TigerKing #JoeHatesCarols #FaLaLaLaLa

❄️6 points for #MistletoeManiacs #WinterGames2021

Oh @StaceGhost 😍😍😍 I am absolutely in love with my #WinterSolsticeSwap box! Thank you so much for everything! I am looking forward to diving into these to start the New Year off right. Oh! And (not pictured) the Yule oil smells so good!!!! Thank you so much 😊

Thank you @sprainedbrain & @Chrissyreadit for bringing this swap to creation! It was so fun & I really enjoyed it. May everyone have a very Blessed Solstice & Yule! 🌲🕯❄️

@StaceGhost your #WinterSolsticeSwap will be delivered between these times! Honestly, I should‘ve driven it to you; my best friend lives in Dover & if I‘d have known it would take a week to get to you….🤦🏻‍♀️ I didn‘t put your card in there, so it will come later. 💙🤍💙🤍💙

Yule Blessings to you all! Tomorrow is the #WinterSolstice and we begin our return to the light! May the Yuletide season bring blessings to you all! 🎄❤️💚

“The older I get, the more I wonder what Kevin McAllister‘s Dad dd for a living that he could afford this house AND a vacation to Paris for 9+people…”

But seriously! I want to know!!!! 🤣😂🤣

#HomeAlone #HolidayLaughs #WinterGames2021

❄️6 points for #MistletoeManiacs

🎹 We have a piano in our house for the first time. It‘s been 48 years since my Mom has played. She bought herself a few books of music to play Christmas Carols & see if she could remember & play. And guess what? SHE REMEMBERS! It‘s our new #ChristmasTradition to hear her play some carols. Now just need the piano tuned 🤣 🎄

❄️21 points for #MistletoeManiacs #WinterGames2021

My #WinterSolsticeSwap package delivery has been delayed until Monday 12/20 😭 I‘m very sorry @StaceGhost & I‘m not opening mine until yours arrives. I mailed it in plenty of time, but its still delayed. I‘m so frustrated. I will keep checking, maybe it will come tomorrow & be a Yule/Solstice miracle!

🤣😂🤣😂😂😂 It‘s so true! 🧦🎄👹
#christmassocks #holidaylaughs

❄️ 6 points for #MistletoeManiacs #WinterGames2021

#Two4Tuesday

1️⃣ I love the classics, and Celtic carols. Instrumentals are good, too.
2️⃣ Pine/Evergreen hands down!

Thanks for the tag, Lisa! Anyone who hasn‘t played: this is your sign to play! ♥️❄️🎄

My #JolabokaflodSwap is mailed! It‘s coming in 2 parcels: one from Amazon that arrives on Thursday, and one that should arrive by Saturday via USPS. Can‘t wait to open on Christmas Eve! 🎄📚🎄📚🎄📚

#WinterSolsticeSwap #WSS package 📦 is mailed & on the move! Should be delivered by Thursday! Only one more week until we get to open!