Welcome to Litsy!

Freeman writes with unwavering honesty about her illness. Such a narrative has the potential to be immensely bleak; overwhelming. This instead, is balanced. It is as much a story of a lengthy battle against an unrelenting illness, as it is a love letter to books and reading. It is a reminder that when the world fails us, when our minds fail us, there is always solace and healing to be found in books.

Disturbing how true this is

Brutal truth

Solid library find

I‘ve read about 150 pages in ‘Crewe Train‘, so I‘m moving on to another book for a bit. @EvieBee mentioned the tagged book on her feed. Since I love everything she reads and recommends I of course had to get a copy. Especially since it combines two of my favourite things: literature and food! I‘m about half way, and highly recommend so far! I‘ve also found that many of the books the author has mentioned I adore or have added to my TBR.
#readathon

I‘ve been noticing several themes in what I‘ve been reading recently, in particular the passage and concept of time. For the last year or so, I‘ve been trying to be more conscious of my own time; embracing moments that are meaningful, and making the most of those fleeting moments that seem to occur daily.

I‘m curious, how do you make the most of your time?

I shot this background picture with my iPhone! I thought it would serve as a useful background for this book, which I also loved. Call me weird and morbid, but eating disorders and mental illness are things that I seek out in order to understand and empathize. Freeman is so honest about her challenges, but the way she approaches her recovery is so unique and ultimately bookish. My TBR grew a foot taller. Thank you! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

Having a flat white and my first Victoria Sponge at a cafe called Insomnia! Only two more chapters left in this delightful book. I feel like Freeman would agree with this choice of breakfast.

#bookandcoffee #ireland

Having a late breakfast and cuppa. Enjoying this book so much! I already know it‘s 5 stars but trying to savor every single word! Sigh.

#CurrentlyReading #BookAndTea #Readingmyshelves

A woman after my heart! Just 11 pages in...but pretty sure this will be a 5⭐️ book.

#readingmyshelves

Lilac everywhere! Love the endpapers in this one. The whole book is startlingly minimalist...and I love it!

#EndPapers #bookmark #readingmyshelves

Having a bit of a lie in on this cloudy Monday morning! New week, new book! Was stoked to hear a shoutout of it on the Tea and Tattle podcast.

#CurrentlyReading #Dottie #Dogsoflitsy #readingmyshelves #teaandtattle

This was a total impulse buy last month, but it just arrived today via #bookmail . When a Goodreads friend wrote a short review on it, I just wanted to read it immediately!