Welcome to Litsy!

Look, was this a groundbreaking novel? No. But it was fast and fun with an engaging storyline and fun, even if they predictable, characters. I really appreciated the fact that the main character could be gay and it just… is. No big emotional breakdowns or anything of that nature. A fun little ride.

A few years ago, the staff at my library did an internal summer reading program. All the titles and authors they read were put into this word cloud, then made into a poster. The image showed up in my online memories today and reminded me how much fun this was!

review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#murder-games

Yes! I love this book, it could be my new favourite of Patterson‘s work. I love the development of the characters and the storyline. Can‘t wait to read the 2nd book.

Loved the book. Generally, this kinda books get on my mind and makes me gloomy. But this was nothing like that. And I loved the protagonist.

Human beings are pretty simple once you figure out what they want.

Reading right now.

Loved it.. Will definitely be looking out for Part 2 & maybe the TV Series.. 😁

Current Read #1.. 😊

#Goodreads2019ReadingChallenge

Seems that this has been turned into serial drama. But,reading is better. ❤

Finished this audiobook around 2am last night. It wasn‘t at good as some of his other ones, but I still liked it. #24b4monday #TeamSlaughter

I was planning to be sleeping already, but I only have an hour left. MUST finish! Who needs sleep, anyways, right? #24b4monday #teamslaughter

I picked this up because CBS cancelled the show based on it and I wanted more of Dylan and Lizzie. As typical of many adaptations there are differences, but I enjoyed this. It was a fast paced read with short chapters, like any other Patterson I have read. I am curious to see where the next one goes and already have it on hold.

So I really love the show Instinct and didn‘t even know it was based off a book.

I‘m also a James Patterson fan so I thought why not!? And guess what came in the mail today!? Yes!!

My joy has everything to do with the fact that I'm on track of meeting my Goodreads reading challenge and also there's nothing more gratifying than picking a book and loving all of it in the end. This was a perfect thriller/mystery for any day. The pacing was phenomenal (I wish I could write like this), the serial killer was dubbed The Dealer so think 'deck of cards' and my favourite quote: “The secret to staying alive? Never stop breathing.”

#weekendreads @rachelsbrittain
1. Murder Games by James Patterson and Howard Roughan (90% complete and still loving it)
2. Zodiac (It's based on the Zodiac Killer, directed by David Fincher and starring Robert Downing Jr, Jake Gyllenhaal and Mark Ruffalo just to name a few.)
3. Litchi juice? I'm simple.😅

Normal behaviour, therefore, is when we collectively believe that the circumstances justify the behaviour. Likewise, abnormal behaviour is when we don‘t. But how much does behaviour actually tell us about the circumstances? Can we ever really judge behaviour simply by the behavior itself? 2/2

Human behaviour is context-driven. Meaning that changing the circumstances will often change the resulting behaviour. Thou shalt not kill, right? Unless of course it‘s in self-defense or during a war or, more controversially, an act of capital punishment. Put another way, we can be motivated to do almost anything depending on the circumstances... 1/2

I‘m looking for book recommendations. A murder mystery that is similar to Murder Games. I enjoyed the character Dylan Reinhart because he made the book a little lighter with his humour. Does anyone have any recommendations? A mystery with a bit of humour. Please recommend a few if you can because I‘m borrowing from a very small library. #bookrecommendations #recommendations

It‘s raining so I‘m inside with my blanket and my beautiful reading buddy, Aki 🥰🥰 #catsoflitsy #perfectlife

I loved watching this show over the summer so when I realized there was a novel, I had to grab it.

Reading with Jack #Dorkie #Dogsoflitsy

Listened to this on audio. It was pretty good. Likable characters.
⭐⭐⭐⭐

Next audiobook. Started it this morning on my way to work and it's going good so far.

Watching Instinct and knowing the answer:
Lizzie: "What is she wearing?"
Dylan: "Definitely Steampunk."
Lizzie: "Huh?"
Dylan: "Futuristic Sci-fi Aesthetic
inspired by the Victorian Era."
#learneditonlitsy #booksmart
#steampunk ?

1st James Patterson book and definitely not my last. Twisty & engaging. Reading it myself was significantly better than listening to the #audiobook. The narrator‘s voice and cadence was equivalent to static white noise for me. It was just there. #MurderGames #Bookly #readingstats #goodreads #bookreview https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2396218221

Yup....pretty accurate! #books #thegreatamericanread #readmore

I was unable to read as much as I intended to throughout the work week and this is a perfect opportunity for me to participate in my first mini-readathon 🎉 . Since I‘m a moody reader (if you can‘t already tell by the number of books I normally have in my READING stack), I‘ve chosen two books to consume in my 8 hours of reading for the #8intwo readathon. #staywithme #ayobamiadebayo #murdergames #jamespatterson #blitsy #blacklitsy #weekendreading

After watching Alan Cumming's TV show Instinct; wanted to read book series was based on. I liked the characters. Elizabeth and Dylan make a good team. The tenacious cop and the brilliant Professor. Then there is Dylan's husband Tracy; he is such a sweetheart! He fights greedy landlords and protects children. Book was just different enough from TV to keep me interested. Although parts from POV of killer and victims was creepy. #whatIreadthisweekend

Who else has done this? I listened to Library Audio CDs on the way to Sunday Morning Yoga and while running errands. Was so into it that I bought Kindle edition when I got home. Wanted to finish & Audio wasn't going to work with menfolk in & out of house. My Library didn't have Kindle edition. This way I can return the Cds when I'm in town tomorrow. Someone else might want to read. Just being considerate right? 🤓
#bookishconfessions

Bahaha!The British Hacker sounds like Stewie from Family Guy. 🤣 #audiobooks

Did anyone else watch the pilot episode of Instinct last night? It‘s based on the tagged book. The jury‘s still out as far as I‘m concerned, but it has potential, and I do love Alan Cumming.

(Images from IMDb and Goodreads)

Not terrible. Not memorable. Finished in the early, early morning. Sending to a friend that may be more of a James Patterson fan than I am.

Another fun book by Patterson. A serial killer is on the loose and leaving playing cards ♠️ on his victims. Is he able to kill from his grave? Hopefully a new series!!!

🎉🎉🎉Thought this was a good read. Hope this becomes a series.

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 fun read! ♦️♣️♥️♠️ I especially enjoy card and psych themes.. 🃏 👍🏻

Grrrrrrr if I didn't have to go to work I'd sit here and finish this now 😥👋🏻👋🏻

23 pages in and I'm thinking this is going to be a GOOD one! Fun stuff already! 💭 🤗

My library stack is growing again 🤷🏻‍♀️.. a little JP next! #currentread

My first set of August #mostanticipated
Includes my #whodunitbymail read and the #agathachristieclub read

#backtoreading

Hey guys!

This is how I'm spending a lazy day off work, reading a good book with my dog beside me. Murder Games is very good so far.

#TBRtemptation post 3! Any James Patterson fans here? I know there's a bunch of you 😆👊🏻. This is his latest, due out in bookstores this week. A serial killer is loose in Manhattan. Dubbed The Dealer for leaving a playing card on each victim. Officer Elizabeth Needham teams up with professor Dylan Reinhart to figure out how all of the victims are connected before more folks die. Sounds like another great JP thriller! #blameLitsy #blameMrBook 😎