The Reading Buddy

Clwojick

The Reading Buddy | Bryce Gibson

Just signed up to be a reading buddy at my local library, and I am so excited! 💖

ShananigansReads Sounds like so much fun. 2y

Riveted_Reader_Melissa That sounds awesome! 2y

tpixie Awesomeness!!!! 2y

BookishMadHatter Good for you. This sounds like a fantastic program 2y

Cupcakesbookishreviews This sounds amazing! 2y

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DebinHawaii

The Reading Buddy | Bryce Gibson

That feeling you get when you wake up at 2:30 AM realizing that while you voted by mail a few weeks ago, you didn‘t track your ballot was counted & download your digital #HiVoted sticker. 🤦🏻‍♀️ So done & done & lucky for me there were a few early access links still left for #AuldLangSpine (formally #NewYearWhoDis ) one of my favorite annual events at Litsy. Thank you @monalyisha 🤗

monalyisha You‘re so welcome! I was specifically hoping you would catch this so you wouldn‘t have to deal with funky time differences to register. Phew! 2y

DebinHawaii @monalyisha It‘s totally worth it 😉 but happy I remembered. I‘ve been mostly work focused the last couple of weeks & keep forgetting about life stuff! Now, back to sleep for a bit I hope. 😵 2y

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JamieArc

The Reading Buddy | Bryce Gibson

We voted over a week ago so here is the envelope that my absentee ballot came in 😊. Michigan some some really important proposals on the ballot so 🤞🏻. Already starting to think about my list for #ALSpine #AuldLangSpine. Thanks for the organization of this great (kind of) buddy read, Alyisha!

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monalyisha 🥳💯🥳 Thanks for voting — and for posting! If you haven‘t emailed me yet, make sure you do so (and include your Litsy handle, if you remember!) at monalitsy@gmail.com. (It‘ll help me keep everything organized.) 2y

JamieArc @monalyisha Just emailed you! Thanks again! 2y

monalyisha @JamieArc Of course! 🎉 2y

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monalyisha

The Reading Buddy | Bryce Gibson

#AuldLangSpine (formerly #NewYearWhoDis) is an annual, month-long reading event starting on January 1st.

When registration opens in November, you send me a list of your favorite reads from the past year. I play matchmaker & very intentionally pair you with another Litten (based on genre preferences, etc). I send you their list & you begin the new year by reading & reviewing books they loved in the previous year. It‘s a cost-free way to connect! ✨

Cinfhen I‘m assuming you saw this @CBee @Deblovestoread @JamieArc 2y

CBee @Cinfhen I did!! And early access too cause I‘ll sure as heck be voting on Tuesday 👍🏻👍🏻 2y

Prairiegirl_reading How long should the lists be? 2y

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monalyisha Hi, @Prairiegirl_reading 👋🏻! I haven‘t put the finishing touches on the sign-up form yet but I can tell you this: in previous years, the requirement has been between 5 & 20 books. I‘m thinking of upping the minimum this year (because if someone‘s read even 1 out of the 5, it doesn‘t leave them much to work with). Very likely, it‘ll be a minimum of 7. (edited) 2y

FantasyChick WooHoo!! I'll be stalking your page waiting for the sign up. You know I look forward to this every year! 2y

MallenNC I am starting to think about my list! 2y

monalyisha @MallenNC Same here! I think mine may be shorter than in previous years, to be honest. I haven‘t read a ton that I‘ve flat-out loved! 2y

Cinfhen I voted on Tuesday so I‘m all set too @CBee @MallenNC ♥️ 2y

MallenNC @monalyisha I‘m thinking I may have fewer five star reads this year, but I might end up being surprised when I look back. 2y

CBee @Cinfhen woo hoo!! 2y

Deblovestoread Thanks for the pre post! I just love starting my year with this event! Thanks for the tag @Cinfhen 2y

TheAromaofBooks I love the new name!! 2y

JamieArc @Cinfhen I saw someone else‘s post and tracked it down, but thanks for making sure I saw it! 2y

Laughterhp Glad I saw someone else‘s post to see these!! 2y

MoonWitch94 Oh I just love the new name! Can‘t wait to sign up! 2y

mcipher Hoping that next year is the one I actually see the signup in time 😅 2y

Emilymdxn Yes so excited!!! 2y

SeaToSkyes I think I misunderstood the directions from this year; I thought we spent the whole year reading the chosen books. Oops! 😬 2y

monalyisha @SeaToSkyes Ha! Well, hopefully you enjoyed them! I didn‘t even notice because a lot of people voluntarily choose to do just that. 2y

Amandajoy I‘ve been eagerly awaiting signups! 2y

CarolynM Great new name🙂 I‘ll be looking out for the sign up. Thanks for your hard work on this lovely event💕 2y

Chelsea.Poole Also love this event! 2y

peaKnit This sounds so lovely! 2y

julieclair What a nice way to start the new year! I‘ll be watching for the sign up. 2y

BennettBookworm I‘ve been searching for #NYWD because I loved this event so much! Great new name and super excited :) 2y

monalyisha @BennettBookworm Thank you! 🤗 2y

DebinHawaii Yay! 🎉📚🎉I have loved this the past couple of year! I‘ll be watching for the signup! 🤗 2y

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monalyisha

The Reading Buddy | Bryce Gibson

#AuldLangSpine (FKA #NewYearWhoDis)

New This Year: Early Access! 🤩
Post a photo to Litsy AND email it to me at monalitsy@gmail.com showing that you voted in your local elections (or performed some equivalent, civic duty if outside the US) by 11/18. I‘ll send you an early access sign-up link to the #ALSpine registration form on 11/20!

Otherwise, #AuldLangSpine will open 11/25 at 8pm (EST).

Limits: 50 early access voters & 70 participants total!

monalyisha *Given the high interest, early access links will go to the *FIRST 50 LITTENS* who can show that they‘ve voted (or the equivalent if you live outside the US). If this number is reached, I‘ll be saving the remaining 20 spots for the 25th. I‘ll post again if we‘re nearing capacity. (edited) 2y

Megabooks Oh man! I voted Wednesday and didn‘t take a picture!! 2y

monalyisha 📸: @ loveiynature (Twitter) 2y

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monalyisha @Megabooks Send me an email & we‘ll chat! 2y

Megabooks I just emailed you 👍🏻 2y

monalyisha @CBee @Cinfhen @Deblovestoread @JamieArc @MallenNC (edited) 2y

Cinfhen I voted Tuesday!!! And no photo oh wait actually I might have something 🧡 2y

monalyisha @Cinfhen If you end up struggling to find something, send me an email. We‘ll talk. 😊 (edited) 2y

Cinfhen Just sent you an email xxx thanks for hosting!! Looking forward to your outstanding match making abilities 🥰 2y

Cinfhen Also gorgeous photo 2y

MallenNC Yay! I did early voting but I still have my sticker so I‘ll do a post with that. 2y

Chrissyreadit Ahhh!!! I‘m voting Tuesday 🎉🎉🎉 do you want this shared on @LitsyEvents ? 2y

monalyisha Thanks, @MallenNC! That‘ll work. Make sure you remember to email me, too, so I can keep track. 😉 2y

monalyisha @Chrissyreadit Sure! Thanks. 🥳 2y

monalyisha @DebinHawaii I know timing is sometimes tricky for you, living in your time zone! Tagging you in case this helps. 2y

squirrelbrain Hmmm… I can‘t think of anything that would be applicable here in the UK… May have to take my chances later in the month! 😱 2y

JamieArc @monalyisha Thanks for the tag! I voted over a week ago but think I can scrounge something up for a photo! Also, love the new name! 2y

monalyisha @squirrelbrain Email me! We‘ll have to see if we can come up with something. I don‘t want anyone to miss out solely by geographic happenstance. And I know you participate reliably. 2y

monalyisha @JamieArc Sounds good! Let me know if you have trouble. 2y

CBee @monalyisha I am STOKED! I‘ll be voting Tuesday and will make sure to post a pic! Thank you for tagging me - SO excited to (hopefully) finally be a part of this ♥️♥️ 2y

monalyisha @CBee You‘re welcome! 🎉🥳🎉 2y

BarbaraJean Woooohooo!! Early access to my favorite Litsy event, and a reminder/encouragement to vote? Fantastic idea (and great new name)! I‘m filling out my ballot this weekend (still tracking down info on the multitude of judicial candidates on the ballot this election…WHY is it so hard to find info on judges?!) and will post a pic when I drop it off on Monday! 2y

monalyisha @BarbaraJean Oh, I agree! The way that information is organized (or not!) for elections is infuriating! Thanks for voting! Make sure you remember to email me, too (and include your Litsy handle). Thanks for all of the lovely compliments! 💓 2y

monalyisha @FantasyChick tagging you based on your comments on another post! 2y

Clare-Dragonfly Ooh… I think I recycled my sticker (because it came stuck to the paperwork so I couldn‘t stick it on anything else!) but maybe I can screenshot my “we counted your ballot” email. I‘ll see if I can find the sticker, though, because that would be a more fun picture 😆 2y

monalyisha @Clare-Dragonfly I‘ll take whatever you‘ve got! I‘m not being extraordinarily strict. I‘m more a “spirit of the law” vs. “letter of the law” kinda gal. 😉 Once you post, remember to email me (and include your Litsy handle, if you can)! It‘s monalitsy@gmail.com 🥳 (edited) 2y

AllDebooks This sounds a fun way to interact. I volunteer for our local community groups Friends of Clowne and Plastic-free Clowne here in the UK. We regularly organise fundraising events and litter picks. Do they count as civic duty? 2y

monalyisha @AllDebooks Yes! That absolutely counts! If you have questions, please feel free to ask. And if you decide you‘re interested in joining and would like the early access link, please remember to email me (and include your Litsy handle) at monalitsy@gmail.com. 2y

AllDebooks @monalyisha absolutely up for this. I'll email you with my details and list. Is there a specified number of books required? Can't wait 😁 2y

monalyisha @AllDebooks You don‘t have to email me your list yet! Actually, registration isn‘t open yet. It‘s limited to 70 participants. But if you email me now, I‘ll be sure you send you an early access link to the sign-up form on the 20th. In the past, lists have needed to be between 5 & 20 books. I‘m thinking of upping the minimum this year, likely to 7. Good to get ready, though! Spots fill quickly once it does open! (edited) 2y

AllDebooks Ok, that makes more sense. I'll be sure to keep a lookout for signup. 2y

Laughterhp Oh, I voted through the mail, so no photos and no sticker. 😣 2y

monalyisha @Laughterhp Email me! We‘ll chat. 2y

thegreensofa @monalyisha I can‘t find an upcoming election activity in my part of Australia to use in time!! Could I have a different activity maybe hopefully, please? 🫣 Pretty please 2y

monalyisha @thegreensofa I don‘t want anyone to be penalized simply due to geographical happenstance. Think of a way in which you‘ve engaged with and improved your community & send me an email. It‘s more about the spirit of the law than the letter! Though, I do want to encourage voting in local elections here in the U.S. (edited) 2y

monalyisha @mcipher Tagging you here based on your comment on another post! 2y

monalyisha @Emilymdxn Tagging you here, too, based on your comment on another #AuldLangSpine post! 😊 2y

Emilymdxn Thank you so much for this I just submitted! 2y

Amandajoy Yay! I was already planning on voting Tuesday, so this is just a bonus! 2y

monalyisha @Amandajoy 🎉🎉🎉 2y

mcipher @monalyisha 🙌 2y

xicanti I simultaneously love this and am bummed I have no proof I just voted in my city‘s mayoral/city councillor/school trustee election. We don‘t get stickers or anything like Americans do. 😔 Guess I‘ll just have to be quick off the mark on the 25th. 2y

monalyisha @xicanti Send me an email and we‘ll chat! monalitsy@gmail.com 2y

MeganAnn Loving the early access idea plus encouragement to vote!! 🎉 You know this is one of my favorite events of the year. 2y

monalyisha Thanks, @MeganAnn! Is it immodest to say “me too”? 😅 2y

monalyisha @CarolynM Tagging you here, too, based on a comment on another post! 2y

TheKidUpstairs I almost missed this! I shall look back and see if I've got any voting images from last month's municipal elections here... 2y

monalyisha @TheKidUpstairs Sounds good! I‘m glad you didn‘t miss it! And if you don‘t have any images, email me and we‘ll chat. 2y

CarolynM Our state election doesn‘t happen until later in the month. Hopefully I‘ll be able to snag one of the later slots🤞🙂 2y

monalyisha Hi @CarolynM. Which state are you in? Just curious! I‘ll extend the same option to you that I did to others who didn‘t have elections this week: if you can think of another way in which you‘ve participated in and improved your community lately, you can email me at monalitsy@gmail.com. 😊 2y

monalyisha @julieclair tagging you here based on your comment on another post! 2y

julieclair Thank you! I joined Litsy in February, so January will be my last month of totally new to me Litsy events. And this one sounds like a perfect way to cap off my first year. 😀 Thanks so much for hosting it. 2y

CarolynM I‘m in Victoria, Australia. I have some books to donate to my local street library. Might that do? 2y

monalyisha Hi, @CarolynM. Sure! Just send me an email when you‘ve done so and I‘ll respond in kind. 2y

monalyisha Thanks for saying so, @julieclair! I hope you‘ve had a fun and welcoming year here! 2y

julieclair Thank you, @monalyisha . It has been an exceedingly fun and welcoming year! I am so glad I stumbled across Litsy. 😀📚😀 2y

DebinHawaii Hi There! Are there still early access spots open? I voted by mail & then got busy at work & forgot to track & upload my digital sticker until this evening. 🤦🏻‍♀️ 2y

monalyisha @DebinHawaii Weirdly, there are! But just a few! Send me an email at monalitsy@gmail.com & I‘ll put your name on my list. 🥳 2y

DebinHawaii @monalyisha Yay! 🎉 Just sent the email & I‘ll get my post up. Happy mot to have missed out! 2y

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Clwojick

The Reading Buddy | Bryce Gibson

Cat snuggles, and another audiobook.

Dragon 😻 6y

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mom2bugnbee

The Reading Buddy | Bryce Gibson

Hidden behind that book is a 13yo who has never read Harry Potter! She is making her 16yo Potterhead sister (and mom, truth be told) very happy by reading a bunch while on school break - currently on book 4!

#readinthenewyear #readingbuddies @hermyknee

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MrBook

The Reading Buddy | Bryce Gibson

😂👏🏻 #LitsyHumor

Tanisha_A HAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHA. LOVE IT 6y

kellyann28 My socks must be rebellious against this system 🤔 6y

Cathythoughts I love it 🙃😂 6y

LauraBeth 😂😂 6y

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KarenUK

The Reading Buddy | Bryce Gibson

The most heartbreaking day today..... I had to say goodbye to my beautiful blue eyed Skippy #readingbuddy #dogsoflitsy ... 13 yrs young, a real sweetheart and a happy playful boy to the end.... I‘ll miss him so terribly, but am so grateful for every minute I got to be his mum.... 💔

AmberWB What a sweet boy. I am so sorry. ❤️ 6y

emilyhaldi Sorry for your loss 😢 Skippy was a lucky boy!!! 💙 6y

Maria514626 So sorry! What a sweet boy. And do handsome! 🐕 6y

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Literary_Siren There‘s almost nothing worse than losing our fur babies! I‘m so sorry for your loss! 6y

AlaMich Oh I‘m so sorry! He was clearly a well-loved, very good boy. 💙 6y

emtobiasz I‘m so so sorry for your loss 6y

robinb Such a handsome boy. So very sorry for your loss. 😔 6y

BridgetteM I‘m so sorry for your loss. 6y

Lcsmcat I‘m so sorry! 💔 6y

daena Sweet baby. So sorry for your loss 💙 6y

Soubhiville I‘m so sorry. He was beautiful. 6y

Megabooks I‘m terribly sorry for your loss. 💔💔 Sending hugs! 6y

Purrfectpages So sorry for your loss ((hugs)) 6y

Bookzombie I‘m so sorry fo your loss. What a handsome boy. ❤️ 6y

ReadingSusan I am so sorry 😔😔 6y

eanderson I‘m so sorry for your loss!!! 😟 6y

Rachbb3 So sorry. ❤ 6y

JoScho I am so very sorry. Losing a pet leaves a hole in your heart and home. Sending lots of love your way 🖤 6y

Melkyl I am so sorry 6y

MinDea I'm so sorry for your loss. 💙💙💙💙 6y

BarbaraTheBibliophage What a face! I‘m so sorry for your loss. 😢 6y

JoRead So sorry. Sending virtual hugs 6y

BookNAround I‘m so sorry. He was beautiful. 6y

ErikasMindfulShelf Sorry for your loss 💕💕 6y

LeahBergen Oh, no! I‘m so very sorry. Sending love to you! ❤️❤️❤️ 6y

erzascarletbookgasm I‘m so sorry for your loss 😢. Hugs 6y

MicheleinPhilly ❤️❤️❤️ 6y

JacqMac So sorry. 💕 6y

Jas16 I am so sorry 6y

batsy I'm so sorry 😔 6y

Redwritinghood So sorry. 💔💔 6y

JessClark78 I‘m sorry for your loss. 💔❤️ 6y

Reggie I‘m so sorry. 6y

kezzlou85 I'm so sorry for your loss. ❤ 6y

Tex2Flo He was a good, fun boy. We will miss him, too. 💕 6y

Rissreads I feel very sad for you, it‘s hard to loose a family member 💙 6y

Simona 💔💔💔💔 I‘m so sorry. 6y

Lauram What a beautiful dog. I‘m so sorry. 6y

KarenUK Thank you to all of you for your kindness.... Littens are the best 🙏💕 6y

youneverarrived So sorry 😢 6y

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tonyahoswalt

The Reading Buddy | Bryce Gibson

A new reading buddy has joined the family! Meet Oliver, a tiny 6 week old kitten.

#readingbuddy #catsoflitsy

erzascarletbookgasm 👋 Oliver! 6y

Lreads Hi Oliver! Welcome to cats of Litsy! 😻 6y

CouronneDhiver Oliver is very cute! 👍🏽 6y

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AmyG Omg....he‘s so precious. ❤️ 6y

JoScho So cute! 6y

SamHeartCoffee What a sweet face! 6y

Amanda23 Too cute! 6y

Meaw_catlady Awwww!! 6y

tracey38 So sweet! 6y

tonyahoswalt @erzascarletbookgasm @QuietlyLaura @CouronneDhiver @AmyG @JoScho @SamHeartCoffee @Amanda23 @Meaw_catlady @tracey38 Oliver says hi and thank you! 6y

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EadieB

The Reading Buddy | Bryce Gibson

Day 2 - #shelves #31bookpics

These are my buddy reads for October 2018. The Ladder to the Sky by John Boyne is also a buddy read but it‘s on my kindle.

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Texreader James Rollins rocks!!!! 6y

Andrew65 @Texreader Totally agree! 6y

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