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3✨I had to stop and start this one a few times. We learn a little about Malayan culture when our MC accidentally ends up with a severed finger after a dance. Needing to return the finger so the owner could be whole in death was a main drive, although a lot more happened. The relationships were interesting, but overall it was a pretty good read. #FoodandLit @Texreader @Catsandbooks Malaysia 🇲🇾

This was really good and it sucked me right in. It has a lot of cultural references to numerology and other superstitions from Chinese culture. Set in Malaysia during UK colonial rule. I feel inspired to read her latest book.

#BookSpinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

#bookclub

This author read audio book kept me engaged until the end. A young houseboy fulfilling a promise and an apprentice dressmaker working at a dancehall to pay her mother‘s debts are thrown together with dangerous results. Choo‘s novel explores family relationships against the lush backdrop of 1930‘s Malay. Adding more Choo titles to my TBR after this 4/5 ⭐️ read.

Reading about the Night Tiger with my little house Tiger. #huey #catsoflitsy #botm #readharder

I am posting one book per day from my extensive to-be-read collection. No description and providing no reason for wanting to read it, I just do. Some will be old, some will be new. Don‘t judge me - I have a lot of books. Join in if you want!

#ABookADay2023

Guess I have a theme going on with this author 🫢🤣. Another unread book.

#night #ScarathlonDailyPrompts #Scarathlon2022 #teamslaughter @Clwojick @StayCurious

A hard hitting book about cultural superstitions, unbreakable bonds, destiny, family conflict, and a forbidden romance.

A brilliant read. I don't know how the author was able to organize all of these different elements and still present them beautifully.

A solid 4 star read as I had to rush through the ending a bit. This books deserves a reread to capture all the nuances of the story and characters.

I would love to see this as a movie.

Started this work of art 😍 I mean the cover is just stunning. This was my pick for this months bookclub with my friends.

A gorgeous piece of magical realism. A story of forbidden love, adventure, superstition, danger, mystery, and ambition.

I predict this will be my favorite read of the year so far.

Finished this morning while swinging on the outside daybed overlooking the ricer at my AirBnB. Beautiful spot for some alone time! 📚

I loved this historical novel set in 1930s Malaysia. The romance was a bit…interesting, but everything else was so atmospheric and such a unique story. I especially liked how it focused in on the unequal treatment of women and girls. Ren was my favorite, & I would love another story about him.
#pop22 #tigerintitle

Appointment is set with oncology vet for Aug 16 for imaging and staging. I feel a little bit better going out of town Saturday knowing I have everything set up that I can do at this point. #HelloKitty feels fine, which almost makes all of this harder! #catsoflitsy

I‘m loving the tagged book, haven‘t read historical fiction in a while, and I am finally getting back to my #pop22 prompts.

Bad news on the #HelloKitty front. Pathology showed she has FISS (feline injection site sarcoma). It‘s rare, aggressive, and difficult to treat. We don‘t have a whole lot of options, the main one under consideration is amputation and radiation. We won‘t make any decisions until more scans are done.

It‘s a really hard year. #catsoflitsy

Tagged my current book since reading is helping me deal with things.

The Night Tiger mixes folk lore and mystery with a light touch of romance. So atmospheric you will complain of the tropical heat.

Bailing due to the romance between one of the main characters and her stepbrother—no thank you! Otherwise this month‘s #bookspin is a great and intriguing book.

Feeling the love - thanks #LitsyLove friends!

One of the perks of having a lending library is reading what people donate.

It took me a while to really get into the swing of this one but, once I did, I was all in.

Forbidden love, murder, mystery, and a missing finger that keeps showing up.

PS - how cute is my little library with Christmas lights?? 😍

This was solidly okay, but failed to really grab me. It felt like it tried to do too much, with too many characters. Beautiful prose though, and I enjoyed reading about 1930s Malaysia. I just wish it had come together better for me.

I‘ve already forgotten the story but I remember mostly enjoying it 😂 Hi Lisa 👋

May #BookSpin done! @TheAromaofBooks
Also constellation for #fourfoursin21 (cover image) @Lauredhel

I loved this book. I read it very slowly, but because I wanted to take my time with it, not because it wasn't holding my attention. I'm looking forward to whatever Yangsze Choo writes next!

May #BookSpin wrap up: 3 books done, so of course no bingo.

May #20in4 wrap up: goal was finish 4 books, and I finished 2. I am close on a couple of the other 3 that I read from though. I think just over 12 hours might be the highest time I've managed so far. Anyway, lovely to spend the weekend reading and #audiostitching

@TheAromaofBooks @Andrew65

Repost from @nelehelen ❤️📚🎉🎊 Click the link below for her recommendations!

Also, May is AAPI Heritage Month! Helen put a few recos together on her IG!!

https://www.instagram.com/p/COVUco3riG5/?igshid=10qguw8fjusaf

#Diversifyyourbookshelf
#Readdiversebooks
#Bookreccomendations from @nelehelen

I'm posting one book per day from the ever growing unread stacks in my personal library. No description or explanation, just books I own and plan to read. #tbr

Day 70.2 (Kindle edition)

#20in4 wrap up post

I didn't come close to 20hrs, or finish any books (though I read from 4) but I did finish this cross stitch #audiostitching. And I hadn't set any goals, so I guess... Win?

Thanks for hosting, @Andrew65 !

Another pick from Reese‘s book club...she hasn‘t disappointed me yet!

#20in4 time!

I have too many books on the go again, and I'm hoping to finish at least two... But I have a feeling I'll start something new first. Or maybe several somethings. There's so many calling to me and I'm not sure what I'm feeling like - but I am spoiled for choice! The pic is just a few possibilities.

While the book was interesting and the writing was well done, the romance kind of ruined it for me.

Really loving this one so far #ReadingAsia21 #Malaysia 🎧💕 #ReeseBookClub #Hoopla #Pop21 #AdvancedPrompt

Book 13 I listened to this book, excellently narrated by the author. Ji Lin, a young woman searching for the owner of a dehydrated, severed finger she came in possession of, learns this finger has been the source of bad luck and is associated with ancient Chinese lore. She dreams vividly of a young boy who advises her about the finger. Fantastical and interesting, the story and characters are compelling. I would read more from Choo. ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Some of my #BOTM. Which arrangement do you like better? #shelfie #bookshelves

I finished this one today at the beach. It's a light pick for me, because it started strong but didn't have a strong ending. The description of the very real double standards for men and women in historical fiction is always so depressing.

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#LMPBC
@suvata @sprainedbrain @Chili

@sprainedbrain You should receive the book by Saturday. Sorry it is getting back to you a little late. It was an awesome choice!
#LMPBC

Really liked it! A wonderfully satisfying ending. Haven't read anything like this before.

#LMPBC #round8
@suvata @Chili @sprainedbrain

Sorry I didn't post as soon as it arrived. So far, I am loving it!

It‘s on its way! #LMPBC. Expected delivery is Friday. Great pick @sprainedbrain

This is a proof copy of this book which I got ages ago and only now have read it. I really enjoyed this story. Set in colonial Malaya in the 1930s it centres around 3 characters. A British doctor, a young chinese boy Ren and a young lady Ji Lin. There lives eventually all connect. #bookcovers

First #bookspinbonanza book done! 3*. It was a fast read and the mystery kept me intrigued but I wasn‘t completely connected with the characters and the romance between two of the characters felt particularly unbelievable. The Malayan myths covered in the book were fascinating though

Eek. The #bookspinbonanza gods weren‘t looking out for me when they picked this chunky book to start with! Let‘s hope it‘s a fast-paced read! 🤞Thanks @TheAromaofBooks for the challenge!

Book mail!!! #LMPBC book arrived @suvata

Litsy Markup Postal Book Club (#LMPBC) Round 8 - Group J in April 2020.

A historical novel set in 1930s Malaysia where men turn into tigers. Count me in!

Putting it in the mail on Monday. Enjoy!

Entertaining enough to keep me interested in these crazy times.

I think this is the prettiest book I‘ve marked up so far for #LMPBC. 😍

I really liked this mix of historical fiction and magical realism, with a bit of mystery and a dash of romance. I hope you all enjoy it as well... it‘s off to Suellen tomorrow.

This was also my #CoverCrush book for #Booked2020. Isn‘t it lovely?

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#LMPBC Round 8 - #GroupJ
@suvata @Chili @DarcysMom @sprainedbrain

Thanks to @sprainedbrain for stepping in and filling in our empty spot. Here‘s what our group looks like now. No big deal if things are delayed a week or so because of the timing. I just realized that we have all been in a group together before. No rookies here!

#GoodReads2020Challenge

A very good book. A glimpse of Malaysia (Malaya) during British occupation.

1. Tagged. Also:
Sands of Mars by Arthur C Clarke
A Game of Thrones by George R R Martin

2. The Discworld series by Terry Pratchett.

3. Skylark Bookshop in Columbia, MO

#WeekendReads @rachelsbrittain

Continuing on with my #BOTM back reads, I did a dual physical book and audio. I loved Choi‘s voice in the audible version. I could listen to her forever. The story was very intriguing. I loved Ren‘s story line as well as Ji Lin‘s. Some of the superstitions were so interesting to me. This is a culture I don‘t know a lot about so it was great hearing a bit about it. 4🌟🌟🌟🌟