Welcome to Litsy!

Went to the grand opening of a bookstore today for #independentbookstoreday. Was a little overwhelmed by the crowds so I ended up with just these things.
Peter Pan is my favorite Disney character, so when I saw this candle it was a done deal. And yes, it has a little crocodile gem in it 🥺

Why do I keep thinking this is YA? When it was on my shelf, I just kept assuming that for the longest time.

#makemereadit my final book from the challenge.

This was a slow burn for me because at first the main character Ivo was basically unlikeable- loser friends, casual drugs, doesn't listen to nice girlfriend. Then as the story professed from his death bed you realize - the guy basically stopped growing ten years ago. And what if we all never got a chance to leave our 20's? Then I learned what happened & I ended up loving the book. Totally worth all the lead up! #mustread #literature

"Anus, I write"

A great reminder to surround ourselves with, and to be "life livers". James Hannah's depiction of a man in hospice care is surprisingly, and heartbreakingly accurate. It has been tougher to read than i could have imagined, but at the same time I can't wait to read more.

Someone crawled into my B&N bag after I emptied it!

Th A to Z of how to force a concept to fit a book that doesn't really work but the author says "Hey, why the hell not?" Sprinkle in some unlikeable characters, non-dramatic drama and BAM! You get this book.

I wept, people! Wept!!!

I've heard of this concept before, but never put precisely this way.

Today on Amazon

Didn't love this. Have you read it? Did you enjoy it?

I liked this book a lot. It made me cry in public twice. And it read super fast! Ivo and his story...it's a sad and wonderful tale.

It's been a rainy week, so lots of time for reading. Just starting this. I've read mixed reviews but it seems like something I'll enjoy.

I'm having a tiny reading slump. I hope this helps!

Sitting outside after the rain listening to the bugs and tree frogs.... What a great way to start a new book and end a very long day!!!!

Great book! Loved the narrators voice and the way it changed between past and present

Just arrived off my holds list! So excited!

I REALLY wanted to love this book but for me...it lacked heart. It felt disjointed and flat. The snippets of memories didn't allow me to visual and connect to the whole story. Not terrible but not terrific either 😶MEH

"You'd think there would be a point when the fucking past would leave you alone."
Ivo is dying and he's trying to come to terms with all the mistakes and heartbreaks he's caused along the way. So far it's good, not great.

I liked this book. I wish we had learned more about the other characters in the novel - I felt like we had very little knowledge of anyone including the narrator. I didn't feel very connected to most characters.

You're the type of person who's got this worry-shaped hole in the middle of your head. And it doesn't matter what's going on; it doesn't matter what I do to make things better - you're going to fill it with whatever's in front of you at the time.

I got an ARC and am excited to read this!

Tried too hard to be a puzzle...and thus lost any emotional or empathetic connection for me. Eh.

Next up...

Breakfast & Sunday morning read

The current paperback of my purse! Not sure how I feel about it yet.

I saw this recommended and had the urge to buy a new book today. It somehow jumped into my cart.