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Different vibes from each Bill Bryson I've been listening to #ByAuthorYourAge. Many memories in 1950sThunderbolt are mine, One Summer was a fascinating, well researched history centered on happenings around 1927. At Home is about the development & innovations, inspired by the Victorian parsonage where his family was living in England. Being iced-in "at home" this week makes this the one to tag for #NewYearNewBooks @eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

We move into our new home next week, I am so excited to get all my books back from storage and on my shelves 🤗

Bryson delivers another immensely interesting read chock full of wit, observation and historical rabbit holes. My only criticism of the book is that each chapter implies it‘s about a room and how that room was invented and evolved for various purposes, but sometimes that‘s not addressed at all and Bryson recounts the history of monument preservation and archaeology in Britain instead. Still a good read, just not quite what you think it is.

If I‘m being honest, I‘d almost always rather be at home. I loved this book. So fun and interesting. Bryson explores history through the lens of his home, a Victorian parsonage.

#SetInAPlaceYouLove #BookMoods
@Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

This week I got a surprise package from my mom with two “lounging sweatshirts.” Today seems like the perfect time to don one. Isn‘t it fabulous? Go mom! 💜💜💜

A book on the concept of #home from my #TBR. I‘ve been spending more time there than usual, even though I‘m normally a homebody anyway. Maybe I should move this further up the list. #forevernovember

My home has become my world these last months, I am so grateful and privileged that it is a happy and safe place to be. #StayHomeStaySafe #ForeverNovember #Home

This sounds like huge fun. I‘ve got some non-fiction on my #BookSpinBingo list and I‘ll add a few more. Looking forward to it! #nfn2020

This seems like a good way to make the best of a difficult situation. I hope everyone stays healthy!
#StayHome24in48

Children dropped off, audiobook on

Good, but a bit of a slog. You have to be well rested and ready for a lot of historical detail. Nobody brings history to like with the great humor of Mr. Bryson.

Very interesting audiobook about the history of homes and their component rooms and structures. LOTS of detail, probably better suited as an eye-read vs. audible if you want to digest the numbers. Bill Bryson has a great voice for a narrator. At times he delved so deep into the statistics I did get lost but that was okay. I learned a lot, don't remember much but enjoyed this history of our dwellings.

Next up audiobook!

As we get well into day 2 of #24in48, a reminder that getting up and moving in some way can be a great way to reset your energy and power through! Try a new location, go for a walk (if it's not too hot...), stretch. Then check 24in48.com to see if you won one of this hour's door prizes from @littlebrown, and then back to the books. (Image of an open book with text overlay that reads, "Hour 39: Get up and go go go! Time to check in at 24in48.com")

#nonfiction2019 #somethingwithpictures

What an amazingly informative read. This book is full of stories and facts about how we have come to know our homes as they are now. It‘s fascinating how most of the modern conveniences we take for granted took so long to come into everyday use. A truly thought provoking read.

2019 page goal: 13,171/30,000 = 43.9%

So many interesting facts in this book.

Still reading the tagged book - it‘s so informative but it‘s definitely one you have to push yourself through. I may pick up a lighter/quicker read to alternate with this one.

#fridaynightbookclub

This book is kind of dense in the sheer amount of information it presents but I am fascinated nonetheless.

Hanging out at the dealership while they reprogram my key. Due to my own stupidity, the spare was stolen over the weekend and now I get to spend my Monday afternoon at Toyota as my punishment 😜. At least I brought my book and my headphones with me.

While not his most uproariously funny book, there is plenty of Bryson‘s characteristic humor to be enjoyed. And the sheer breadth and depth of the information astounds. At times rambling, but never boring. And Balthazar approved. #littenkitten #catsoflitsy

“John Jacob Astor, one of the richest men in America but not evidently the most cultivated, astounded his hosts at one dinner party by leaning over and wiping his hands on the dress of the lady sitting next to him.”

Rather than spend precious reading time going back and forth about what to read next, I numbered my shelves and used a random number generator to pick one. Then I had to choose a book off that shelf. So here it is. 😀 (large print is because this was my in-laws) #currentlyreading

This book is really sounding interesting, and it would have been if it weren‘t for lack of information. I was really looking forward to a fast paced book, with lots of little information about items around the house. Unfortunately I found it to drag around a few items/materials.

I love Bryson. His curiosity and humor are right up my alley. The “bathroom” chapter had a lot of “ewww” moments, but it had to be in the book! 😁

#redbooks #seasonsreadings

@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @vkois88

We are home after a couple of weeks in Italy. As much as I love travelling; it feels so good to be home with my books.

1. Yes
2. I read more fiction. 13 of my 75 books so far this year have been NF, ~ 17%.
3. I like a variety: scientific, political, historical, social sciences, etc.
4. Animal, Vegetable, Miracle; The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks; Just Mercy; And Lab Girl.
5. Tagged last finished and. Current read is also NF.

#HelloThursday

This was barely a 👍🏽 from me. Although some chapters were fascinating, others were drudgery. I usually like Bryson‘s ramblings, but this was definitely not the book I thought I was getting based on the title. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ #pop18 #microhistory

Happily, I also finish August having met my #Goodreads goal! 🎉🎉🎉

Since @Samplergal kept the #12intwo fairly flexible, I started at 3pm Friday, which means I‘ve hit the halfway point! Fairly pleased with my reading time so far, considering we spent the whole morning at a living history farm.

Finished An American Marriage, and I am 12% through this delightful book that I am reading for #pop18 #microhistory. I love books filled with interesting trivia and etymology!

#10booksthatchangedme

This is second section 😍 here you go. @jpmcwisemorgan

@LeahBergen @DeborahSmall @scripturient @Izai.Amorim what are your ten books?

The final moving pic of my box mountain of books!

I'm addicted for the good reason #BillBryson! Have you read or listened to this?

DNF I just couldn‘t get into this one

May have splurged a little at ThriftBooks for my birthday. Very good #bookmail to return from Philly and find!

This book was okay. I thought I'd be listening to new facts about the THINGS in a home, but it was more about the PEOPLE who created/invented/popularized the rooms in our homes and how they are used, and many many side stories that are only tangentially related. Bait & switch Bill Bryson!!! Oh, and why so many book cover designs? 🤔

Fascinating!!! I will admit I skipped a few sections because, well, to be frank, bedroom habits and child rearing practices during the Victorian age just doesn‘t interest me lol Overall though, a very interesting read!! 4/5 stars Ugh, now to wait for my next books to be delivered 😞

At home, reading ‘At Home‘. (Guys, I‘ve been reading this book for almost a week and waited until now to post that pun. That‘s restraint 🧐💪🏼😂) The Book is beyond fascinating!!

My parents are moving soon (anyone looking for a house in the western suburbs of Chicago??) and this just rang true LOL 😂😂😂

Happy Daytona 500 Day to my fellow NASCAR fans on Litsy! My Sunday ritual of race watching and reading are back, YAY!!

Calling this a Pick even though I didn't finish the audiobook. Interesting framework and plenty of jumping-off points for discussion. Should reread this in print sometime!

BF, earlier: "Are you OK with doing the dishes? There's a lot of them." (He does meal prep on weekends and had just made all of his lunches for the coming week.)
Me: "That's what audiobooks are for."

Finished Disc 9. Four more to go!
#24in48

I've been listening to this unique book by Bill Bryson for the last 6 weeks in my car. 10 minutes one day, maybe a half an hour another little my little I've enjoyed this absolutely fascinating history!

This isn‘t my first time with this book, since Bryson is one of my favorite authors, but it does make for such excellent reading as I drive back-and-forth to work. He finds the most interesting information about the most mundane details of our lives, and writes about it so beautifully.

Headed outta town tomorrow, so I wanted to post my annual “Christmas Present Books” today. So excited to dive into these 😍 I hope everyone had a great Christmas!!

#audiobaking with Four and Twelve. Scones for the team Christmas party tomorrow 😊

Getting ready to do some #audiochristmascardwriting. I have a spreadsheet to keep track of who's received what design in previous years so that I don't duplicate cards 🤓

Bryson explores the history of his English country house. Every. Single. Infinitesimal. Detail. Concept-wise: I‘m all *grabby hands*, but in reality, meh.

Nonfiction is my go-to #genre when I want to #exercise my brain. Represented in this stack are three of my favorite nonfiction authors. #30daysofreadathon