Welcome to Litsy!

Snuck in book 56. Since reading Gina Chick‘s memoir in 2024 I‘ve gone down a rabbit hole of fiction and non-fiction, including wanting to read something written by Gina‘s grandmother Charmian Clift.
It was fascinating to read this novel, published in 1964 whilst having some understanding of Clift & her life circumstances at the time. I powered through this captivating, disturbing & moving little book. Way to finish 2025 👏. HNY🥂🎆. #ozfiction

Thank you so much Carolyn. My #aussiesecretsanta was a fabulous surprise package, so many lively touches. Apologies for the delay in posting, a busy time for our family. ❤️

I have been recovering from my knee surgery in hospital and rehab and finally got home to open my #aussiesecretsanta gifts. Thank you so much. I certainly need some reading material while I continue my journey with new knees. I love the fairy bread ornament too.

I‘m posting one book a day from my massive collection. No description, no reason for why I want to read it.

#ABookADay2025

I got a little distracted by watching the new Taskmaster Champion of Champions episode - because some true icons were competing - I made myself a cup of tea and devoured the chocolate ⭐️

Thank you to my Santa @MrsMalaprop - everything is beautiful and I look forward to reading both books.

The Amber Owl & The Incandescent have both been looking forlornly at me all throughout the year, so now that I have them at home…

#aussiesecretsanta

Ok well, it took me a minute to remember where I stashed this (I yeeted it right to the back of bottom shelf of my pantry. Totally normal spot) AND now it‘s opening time!

Merry Christmas Eve to my fellow #AussieSecretSanta‘s

You saw me before I saw you. In the airport, that day in August, you had that look in your eyes, as though you wanted something from me, as though you‘d wanted it for a long time.
#Stolen #LucyChristopher #firstline #openingline #YoungAdult #Contemporary #Fiction #Romance #RealisticFiction #Thriller #Mystery #Australia #Dark #Teen

Now that I‘ve had my birthday - I can concentrate on Christmas…

We are a week out from #aussiesecretsanta opening day - so this is my last check in. I‘m hoping everything is either in transit or received…

Unrelated but I love this statue, and I couldn‘t resist taking a photo when I saw the Santa hat when I wandered past it on Wednesday.

Where I find the best book. I don't want to return it to Mum, but I must. Many thanks to Alice Pung for sharing your polished words in Unpolished Gem.
https://www.suzs-space.com/unpolished-gem-by-alice-pung/

Stamped, sealed, and ready to send out my well wishes for #WinterNatureCardSwap 💗❄️ @TheBookHippie