I Have Something to Tell You: A Memoir | 
June Wrap. StoryGraph has a cover collage now, or maybe it always did, and I just missed it? Dream Count and I Have Something to Tell You, which bookended the month as my first and last books completed in June, were also my top books of the month. House of Hollow follows closely.
pickThe author shares about his childhood in a small town, feeling different from his brothers, and fearful about his growing realization that he is gay. As a young adult, he starts to face his internalized homophobia and has a rocky couple of years before he finally starts to heal. Then he meets his future husband, Pete, finds his footing as a teacher, and shares about his unexpected role as the partner of a politician, and what that means for him.
Oooh! Nice! I just won this book from the #LittleFreeLibrary website and from the publisher, Simon & Schuster. I plan to read this book, register it on #BookCrossing and then share it with others. It‘s a light, enjoyable read so far.
Happy Publication Day to the young adult version of this book!
One of the festival sponsors provided copies for attendees, and it was worth standing in line in the rain for a signature.
Woke up with a possible eye infection which might dampen my weekend reading plans 👀
Living my best life today while working a Barnes and Noble fundraiser for work.
pickAn easy, interesting listen.
pickHonest, humorous and straightforward memoir. Could relate to many things but particularly the challenge not to feel inferior when everyone else in the room has an Ivy League education and your alma mater is a state school. No matter how kind the people are and how liberal their politics, there‘s often a whiff of classism. Even as a spouse Chasten could bring an important voice and lived experience to politics at a national level.
I am finishing my last book of 2020 with this sweet girl on my lap. Sophie looks pissed here, but she‘s just mid purr (and probably mildly disgruntled that I stopped petting to type this post). Later today, I intend to avoid cleaning/course prep to reflect on my reading log (only 68 books this year 😭) and try and identify a top 10.
#audiowalk #cloudlibrary #litsywalkers #nonfiction2020
It was a gorgeous afternoon for a walk! I love when there is snow on the foothills.
My boys did well! (With a little help from Owen‘s stepmom 😍.) Anthony also got me some bubble bath and a bathtub board with a place to prop up my books in the bath! I‘m all set for holiday reading :). Happy holidays, littens!
pickLet's talk about husbands. Mine surprised me with this amazing pastry at work on a stressful day. Mayor Pete's husband wrote a book about his early life, meeting Pete, and being on the campaign trail for the Democratic nomination for president. I love Pete and I think he would have been an excellent and stabilizing force for America, which he still can be/already is in other roles. Chasten is down to earth and inspiring in this memoir.
pick🏳️🌈⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I enjoyed listening to this audiobook. I highly recommend this book 📖. Chasten is very authentic in telling his story. He has a great sense of humor and he‘s relatable. Chasten keeps the listener engaged in his story.
One of these things doesn't belong there. 🤷♀️ #crazyDaisy #CatsOfLitsy
pickIf I'm reading Nonfiction it's usually via Audible. Especially Memoirs. If I'm interested enough in person's life to read their book usually I like their voice. Who better to tell story than the person who lived it? First heard Chasten Buttigieg's name in article about how cheery he was on Twitter. You get that postive attitude here. Something the world needs. Midwestern Charm that I thoroughly enjoyed listening to while I worked in my garden.
pickChasten was definitely the least wooden spouse on the 2020 campaign trail, and in this book, he continues to show his empathy, humor, and authenticity. I thoroughly enjoyed hearing about his midwestern roots, his love story with Pete, and the grueling, yet inspirational campaign trail. #audiobook 4.5⭐️🎧
Lucy and I are looking forward to reading this one over the weekend.
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#CatsOfLitsy
SO excited to start this. I was rooting for Mayor Pete, but I really love Chasten for his bravery and honesty, and his love of kids and teaching (and arts education!)
pickRemember my #readthecandidates challenge. The best part of it was that I found Pete Buttigieg. I was all in #teampete right up til the End. So when I saw this book coming out I knew I needed to read it ASAP. It did not disappoint. Chasten is SO real! He is honest and hilarious, but his life has NOT been easy. This book made me feel like I know him. So good, and it made me cry a few times too!
I have gotten some INCREDIBLE ARCs this week from #netgalley and #edelweiss . I have been checking obsessively for this one to be available and I am so excited to start it. I Looooooove Chasten!!!
Is anyone else sooooo excited for this?! Just saw he is definitely narrating the audiobook himself too!!
