16/50 for this one. It would be higher if the list had contemporary versions of some of these. #tlt

Paper is king and queen. I do like nonfiction audiobooks, if it's fiction I need it to be something really familiar like Harry Potter or princess diaries. Most read genre is: thriller/romance. For all time it's YA. #wondrouswednesday

Setting aside Antidote for the time being and picking this up. Hoping to finish it before it has to go back to the library.

#sundayfunday
I can only keep so much fiction in my mind. I can either read one fiction and watch a few shows or read more fiction and watch lots of HGTV or magnolia network for a while. At the same time I'm listening to audiobooks, always nonfiction. Or podcasts.

Decided to check my progress on my reading challenges. I am 70% finished with the OWLS. Only 6% on read around the world. 25% on #fourfoursin24. And 25% on my own #ssrc #summersolsticereadingchallenge.

#5joysfriday
It is finally cooling off!

Went on a drive out of town.

I have a job interview scheduled for this coming week.

I'm going to watch the uglies movie 🍿

My tropical grass is thriving. Can't wait to see if it can survive the winter.

The tagged book is one of the few horrors I have read. When I did read horror it was by Robin Cook. Brain is quite a wild ride.

For thrillers I recommend Tess Gerritsen, Kathy Reichs, Dan Brown.

I also highly recommend any man by Amber Tamblyn.

I will never stop recommending if we were villains by m. l. rio or the 7.5 deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle. #tlt

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Thank you to everybody who has posted that they have sent/received so far! A gentle prod to anyone who has forgotten to post for sending be sure to tag #autumncomfortswap whether or not you also tag me. #swaps #litsy #solstice

Getting into this on audio, finally. Also began dismantling my garden for the season. Going to overwinter a tomato plant and see how that goes. #gardening #litsygardens

Just harvested my first attempt at chard. It actually worked! #gardening

Dang-it I missed my areas artwalk! Ahh well, it would have been torturously hot anyway.

#5joysfriday
Nonnas movie will bring together some of my favorite actresses. Based on a true story.

Got out for a hike to a waterfall today.

The swap I'm running is going well so far.

A tropical grass I planted on a lark is still alive.

My current read is very enjoyable so far.

Challenge is almost over! #ssrc what did everyone read?

#wondrouswednesday purpose comes in many forms: gardening, crafting, reading, spending time with people that matter. Lately I am really enjoying listening to take two of the #houseofhalliwell podcast and #iamallin podcast.

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So far I have heard from some but not all. Reminder to use #autumncomfortswap and tag me in required posts! To those I have already heard from or seen posts, thank you. To those I haven't how is it going. 😁

#saturdaychatterday
My weekend has been busy. Getting my sister set up so she can bike and bus for a while (her car needs a big repair).
Also on the way home Friday evening a black bear was running through a very nearby neighborhood. My plan for the rest of my weekend is get caught up on sleep and housework. Have to clean the interior of my car, especially the windows.

#whatisyourjobmonday My current read features a urologist named Georgia. My education is in business administration. My last position was as a poll worker for the election.

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Alright! August has just about flown by! Just a reminder to post when your packages are sent, when you get yours, and of course to show off your haul on the 22nd of September. #autumncomfortswap #solstice #swaps #litsy
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#ssrc progress report

Hope Harbor took care of romance

Antidote for everything will check off foreign country

As you wish will take care of nonfiction

Island dreams remains elusive

That I'm enjoying the above book so far.

That one of the episodes Shannen Doherty was able to do for #houseofhalliwell podcast was dead man dating. Her perspective on this episode was fantastic to hear.

The heat has finally broken with some much needed rain.

My tomato plant has much bounty just waiting for them to finish ripening.

I was able to get in to my dentist a few weeks ago to have a cavity handled. #fivejoysfriday

This book is just what I need right now. Slightly fluffy, a little vapid, and completely fascinating. Knowing Martin it will get more tangled and less fluffy as it goes on.

Both and neither
Country but within ten minutes of city
Broccoli
Mountain
Water, failing that juice
Both
Evening
Both
Fruit
Both
Neither
#wondrouswednesday

The tagged goes for my romance category. #ssrc

While I am happy to see break dancing in the Olympics I think they failed to show the true diversity of hip-hop, crump, popping, and animation. Also one of the competitors on the b-girls pretended to fire a weapon as part of her moves. That and the aggression were quite off-putting and unprofessional. Also the commentators for CBC drove me up a wall. Wish I could have muted them. My country won gold for men's division.

Reading the tagged to get a sense for what my neighbors to the south might have to deal with if Republicans win. Have been slightly under the weather for a while. Just finished a book though. I am also enjoying listening to the few episodes of #houseofhalliwell that they managed to include Shannen Doherty in. And Scott Patterson's #iamallin is giving me life. #saturdaychatterday

Not really my thing. Some of the themes fell flat for me. Especially in the epilogue. I could tell this book was originally a standalone and then it morphed into the first in a series. Ah, well, sometimes it's just not the right fit.

In order: burned pc cast, harry potter,?, lightning thief, ultravoilet,?, bare bones, tied between the tudors and Shadowhunters, our bloody pearl, cookbooks,?,?, harry potter, harry potter,?. #nationalbookloversday

Just received a very convincing phishing scam that looks just like a legitimate Google form response. Except half of it was in a language I can't read. Be careful out there everyone. #scamwarning

Almost finished with this one. Distinctly more bible thumpy towards the end. While still enjoyable I don't think I'll be in a hurry to read the rest.

I either read or listen to an audiobook several times per day. That tagged book was not at all what it seemed like based on the synopsis DNF under ten pages. A book I would call a classic is more of a prediction. Of fire and stars by Audrey Coulthurst. #wondrouswednesday

#autumncomfortswap check in. Reminder to check what items can be sent through mail to your recipient before finalizing! Packages should be in the mail to their destinations by no later than end of the month. Opening day is September 22nd. #solstice #swaps #litsy

Just got finished rebooting my librarything account. I still have to sort all my tagged books into their proper shelves, but its a start.

When I had more books I did them by genre then author last name then series. So ally mysteries were together with all robin cooks together sectioned by series for example. #wondrouswednesday

My handle is what I'm known by on all socials. At first I was baker street reads. Then I settled on what I have now because I enjoy reading backlist titles and discovering hidden or forgotten gems.
I listen to audiobooks or podcasts before I sleep. I don't like to split my focus.
My most recently finished book was Annie Bot
#wondrouswednesday

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How's everyone's shopping going?
Just a reminder to post a photo when your package is on the way, one when you receive yours, and one for opening on september 22. #autumncomfortswap #swaps #solstice

This book has it wrong folks... Melting is caused by excessive heat. Like that which is going on in Canada right now😅💧💧💧

Spoiled, character, mystery, historical fiction, neither. #wondrouswednesday

I have closed the nomination form. Unfortunately due to lack of submissions the awards will not be happening. #bookawards #tbbas #backlistbookawards #litsy @LitsyEvents

If you wouldn't mind providing feedback on things like categories you like from the guide or timing changes at the following link
https://forms.gle/RSrrqVMftccX9PM78

Rest in peace. Shannen Doherty died July 13, 2024. #BlessedBe

Just two days and change left to get your nominations in for the backlist book awards! The only rule is no new releases, doesn't matter when you read it either. Show your faves some love! #backlistbookawards #tbbas #litsy #bookawards
See tags for links.

#wondrouswednesday
Shows - Gilmore girls, Rizzoli & Isles, once upon a time, elementary, warehouse 13, eureka, signed sealed delivered, reign.
Movies - timeline, a Knight's tale, Titanic, harry potter, legally blonde, princess diaries, Bohemian Rhapsody.
I played games on an old N64 my favorites were Mario and Battle Chess.

Not running until winter I also do #yuletidereads which runs from the start of yule December 21 through to March 20th. Similar to the summer one it has new prompts every year. @AllDebooks @litsyevents

My ideal vacation is one that is free or close to it somewhere cooler than where I am right now but not cold either. I would take like 6 books with me. What they would be would change depending on mood. #two4tuesday

Five days left to nominate!! #backlistbookawards #tbbas #litsy

See tag for details.

Nominations will be closed as of 11:59 pm July 15th for the #backlistbookawards #tbbas #bookawards #litsyevents

https://thebacklistbook.blogspot.com/2023/01/backlist-book-awards-category-guide...

Get your nominations in soon!!!!
https://forms.gle/whaUkAGycfTT3Utc8
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Cary reads this himself which makes it so enjoyable. I love hearing how nervous he was that he wouldn't get the part. The travelled all the way to you and left behind a thousand dollar jacket because of Chernobyl exposure fear just to meet him. He had that role. They only needed him to read four words.

Just a reminder that the #autumncomfortswap is budget friendly. If you over committed yourself based on what I emailed you that you signed up to send, just adjust to your need. The minimum commitment to send is the card with little bookish items. Other than that freestyle it from there. @julieclair @Avanders @maich @Chrissyreadit @JessieKB @Captivatedbybooks @Kshakal @TheBookHippie @LapReader @KadaGul @Ke633

#autumncomfortswap #swaps #litsy #solstice
Opening date is September 22 aka autumn solstice. So try to have your packages in the mail by end of August if you can. Take one photo and post when package has been sent. Take another to acknowledge receiving yours. And of course pictures of everyone's goodies on the day. Remember good used condition or new for books. Preferably a book that brought you comfort/cozy vibes.

Just starting in on this one again.

Check your inboxes everyone! Matches are sent #autumncomfortswap
Edit: I will email everyone their gift commitments tomorrow. The swap can be secret or not so secret up to you!