Welcome to Litsy!

Loved loved loved the book concept, and i‘m telling you, the first few chapters got me hooked. But after that, it got boring. Half a book containing just walking from illinouis to california is not that interesting, even if you add death and birth and lies and marriage. Ecxited for the second book!

Well, I finally got through it! I‘ve been waiting years to read this, and then once I started it I wasn‘t feeling it. Luckily, most of that seems to have been due to being sick, because it was good once I got going. I don‘t like present-tense narration, so that took a while to get used to. Should get to the next two books early next year.

I‘ve got a cold or something and have been trying to rest today. While hubby and kiddo took hubby‘s brother to the airport (he came to ride the Polar Express with us yesterday) I did a little reading. Can‘t sleep because I can‘t breathe, but eyes are burning so reading is hard. So, taking a break from the tagged book and enjoying Mike Rowe‘s book in bite-sized pieces.

I haven‘t felt well for a few days so I took the kids to daycare this morning, made myself do a little housework and then sat on the couch and read the second half of this book. I loved it so much!
A good friend asked me for book recs today, so I‘ll probably be passing it along for her to read. Now I need to get the sequels!

I thought I would read the first couple chapters of this before bed last night... in reality, I stayed up half the night reading. It‘s so good! Thanks again, @kellyann28 for giving it to me! ❤️

This was such an exciting surprise to come home to! @kellyann28 knew my (30th😫😫😫) birthday was coming up and sent me a book! Kelly, you are an absolute treasure - I‘m so glad we have become friends through Litsy!
I‘ve read one other book by Rae Carson and loved it, so this has been on my TBR pretty much since it was published. Thank you so, so much!

#Stranger 💰 #ANewChapter 🥂

#BookNerd 💙📚🤓

@Whimsical.Curiosity is hosting a #hugyofriendsgiveaway to celebrate 15000! Congratulations! (Possibly the funniest profile I have ever encountered, anywhere, btw, so congrats also on making me laugh out loud reading it)

Thanks for the chance to win!

Rae Carson came to the collection to talk about Walk On Earth a Stranger, writing, publishing & a variety of other topics. She spoke about complex issues, used academic language & did all the things you‘d hope for when producing programs that matter to you.
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I am not into pioneer stories as they were shoveled down my throat as a child. I‘ll make an exception for this book. After I overcame my prejudices, I did like & would recommend this book.

I wasn‘t so sure about this one, but ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT!! I guess this would be considered speculative fiction.

Happy #YAWednesday, and Happy Independence Day to all the Americans!

I've been itching to read Walk on Earth a Stranger. A good friend (@jwashreads) recommended it a while ago and I haven't gotten to it yet. I'm intrigued by the blend of historical fiction and fantasy. But with an upcoming move and my husband in a minimizing mood because of it I've been limiting my book buying, so it's for someday. Sigh.

@TheFunkyBookworm

Great idea @CoffeeNBooks ! This summer I would love to read the tagged book that a good friend (@jwashreads) recommended. I hate running the AC all the time in summer but like getting outside for walks with my daughter early in the day. We look for "treasures" - usually rocks - to bring home.
#summerizegiveaway

My current audiobook listen works for today‘s #TravelTuesday prompt. The main character Lee travels west across the US during the Gold Rush-era 💰#ReadingResolutions 💐📖

#BookNerd 📚💙

Absolutely loved this book. I was drawn in from the beginning and it kept my interest throughout. It wasn't what I was expecting -- not much magic or fantasy -- but more historical fiction. Pleasantly surprised and looking forward to reading the next 2 books in the series.

#recommendationrainbow

⚀ Before I go to Sleep by S.J. Watson
⚁ Probably one of the books from Christine Feehan's Dark series--I was way too young to be reading paranormal romance, but I loved it nonetheless!
⚂ Walk On Earth A Stranger by Rae Carson--beautiful cover and beautiful story!
⚃ Twitter, probably. The authors I follow are always recommending books by new authors and they're usually fabulous.
⚄Children of Blood and Bone TO EVERYONE!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ great book 📖 🌄💰🇺🇸

#luck. Got this book on Amazon came signed when I didn‘t order it that way

The story opens with the death of Leah‘s parents and the discovery that her Uncle, the only living person to know of Leah‘s secret, has come into town to take ownership of her home and her “witching” powers. Leah hightails it out town and heads west to California. Carson does an amazing job fleshing out her characters. I am so attached to every ‘good‘ character we meet that I feel as if I know them and I continue to think about them every day.

This is my first read from my #SecretSantaGoesPostal book haul from @emmanoble
She wrote on the package "I know you don't like westerns, but I don't really either and I still loved it, so I thought you might like it to."
Despite the western setting of this historical fiction I have to agree -- this was a great read!

Synopsis: Leah Westfall can sense gold around her, veins of it. When her family is ripped away from her, she sets out to California where gold has been recently discovered.
Review: Overall, I️ thought that this book was pretty good. The beginning was very captivating. However it wasn‘t one of those books that you can‘t put down, it took me a week to finish it. I️ felt that some parts were unrealistic and dramatic. However, It is worth a read.

This book was alright. I enjoyed the first 1/4--not too crazy about the middle half--enjoyed the last 1/4. The story has potential and I really did enjoy the characters. The ending got me really curious about where the sequel is going to go. I kept imagining the Oregon Trail and saw people dying of dysentery.

My real struggle was the writing. I wanted to throw a thesaurus​ at the author everytime there was a scene with dialogue.

I've heard really mixed things about this book and historical fictions in the US tend to be ones I don't enjoy but my friend said she thinks I would really like it so I'm gonna give the audiobook a go

#GIVEAWAYHISTORICAL I enjoyed this historical fantasy series after being drawn in by the interesting titles and gorgeous covers.

I'm totally digging these B&N Readouts! I've only done two, but it's an awesome way to add an extra book each month. I loved this book. At first I wasn't sure I would, but soon I was really attached to (or hated when appropriate) all the characters and animals which made it necessary to keep reading and make sure they make it West. I'll definitely pick up the second book in the series. #barnesandnoble #readouts

This month's B&N Readouts selection finished up today, and I liked it enough that I've already checked out the second book on Overdrive. 👍🏻

This book is historical fiction that I suppose could be called YA, with a little magic, too, set during the California gold rush. I loved the adventure and I'm very invested in the characters.

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Nook's September free Serial Reads. Title runs until end of September. Only found on the Nook App

My Bookie Monsters! 😄
It's been a while. But don't worry I've still kept up w/ my reading. You have too, right?
Started reading WOEAS, the B&N #SerialReads choice for Sept. This is one of those 📚 I put aside at first, but I'm thinking that was a mistake.
So far, I 💛 Lee. I feel her. In some ways, I am her, but she's a tougher vers.--more like my great grandmother. And I'm devastated for her. Hope life gets better for Lee soon.
#histfic #fantasy

This month's B&N Readouts selection definitely interested me... good reviews on Goodreads, and the first chapter pulled me in.

Anyone else reading it for free this month on the app or Nook?

Found my duplicate because I decided to put al my remaining #litsyAtoZ books in a pile. That is one large pile. I might need a few more #readathon as there is still 3 books missing. #24in48

I liked this book but didn't love it. I haven't read the next in the series yet but it's on my #tbr list.. #beautifulstranger #90sinjuly I ❤️❤️ the title. It's the whole reason I bought the book. #hymn #gold

#tbr 😄

Walk on Earth a Stranger was a gripping adventure from start to finish! The story is actually the first book in a trilogy, so it mostly covers the main character Leah's journey across America in a wagon train, with California waiting at the end of the road. The focus is on strong characters and the incredible real struggles intrepid travelers faced in search of a better life, with a dash of gold dust magic sprinkled in. #booknerd #YA #strongwomen

"The gold sense is so strong now, its buzzing so merciless that I feel it down to my toes. It's almost good, like being filled with sunshine...it explodes inside me, so much hotter and and brighter than the scent of fresh blood." #booknerd #currentlyreading #booklove #beautifulquotes #quotes #bibliophile #yalove

Finished with one and on to another! Walk On Earth A Stranger has such a fascinating setting and concept; a girl with the magical ability to sense gold in the Wild West? Yes please! And I've heard so many good things about it, I can't wait to jump right in!
#booknerd #booklove #historicalfantasy #currentlyreading #yaadventure #litsy #funsetting #goldrush #newbook #newread

I read this book so quickly. I got to the end and felt like I wanted to know what else will happen I wanted her life story she had such an amazing future ahead.

#JuneTunz #day18 #Gold This is on my Mount TBR, a YA novel about a young girl in Gold Rush America who keeps her family fed with her ability to sense gold. In the earth, in a river, anywhere it can be found. When her family are taken from her, she flees to California to escape from the people trying to control her & her talent. The first in a trilogy I believe.

First vacation read down! I enjoyed this one, but I would definitely consider it much more of a historical than fantasy YA. Most of the story focuses on Lee's journey out west as part of a wagon train. A bit slow at times, but well written and great characters!

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3.5 stars!
This book was very slowly for me. Yes, it was well written, but I just NEED something more in this book. Well, it wasn't bad, but I think I've read better books than this one. But still I will definitely read another books from the series and I'll expect a little but more😊

#walkonearthastranger #raecarson #mayread #czechedition #ya #fantasy #historical #magic

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#walkonearthastranger #raecarson #currentlyreading #fantasy #historical #fiction #ya #western #romance

T-2 weeks to my much needed European vacation! Here's what's on my Nook so far. I feel like I need to add some steamy romance to read on the beach. Recommendations?

#day20 #favoritecover book design by Paul Zakris. I'm not sure how much say Rae has on her covers but the publishers must love her to wrap her books in this 😍#riotgrams #ya

I really enjoyed this book about a teenage girl disguised as a boy traveling west to join the California gold rush. Unexpectedly diverse with a strong and competent female main character.

I want a list of all the covers whoever designed the covers for this series has created so I can admire them too.

Frantically trying to finish this #crochet afghan for my mother-in-law in time for Christmas. Her Grandma made the #grannysquares decades ago. I found the tote stacked with gorgeous grannies about 4 years ago, just sitting there, and told her I would be honored to finish it. Weaving ends, blocking, connecting, having babies, #breastfeeding sore wrists has all occured but I'm almost done!😀 #audiobook #heirloom

Started this #western audiobook...loving it so far.

#novemberbookchallenge #29: November Book Haul

I usually borrow my books from the library, so there wasn't a huge book haul this month. But everything in the picture was fantastic 👌

#boneshaker #theroyalwe #walkonearthastranger #snowlikeashes #threedarkcrowns #heartless #novemberbookchallenge #novemberbookhaul #angiebookishnovember

This started off a bit slowly for me but I was engrossed by the end! It's primarily historical fiction instead of a fantasy, with the twist that the protagonist can sense gold like a dowser can sense water. It's a coming of age story where a strong young woman finds freedom from the expectations around women's roles after she runs away from her parents' murderer. She dresses as a boy and heads out cross country to the '49 California gold rush.