Welcome to Litsy!

I enjoyed this compilation of short works by Irving. The nonfiction bits were my favorites, oddly, especially the title piece and the Dickens pieces. The “author‘s notes” to the last selection, where he talks about meeting Thomas Mann‘s daughter on an airplane is also great. #doublespin @TheAromaofBooks

I started rereading NOTORIOUS SORCERER this afternoon ahead of the third book in the series, and I‘m shocked it doesn‘t have more Litsy love. This is great stuff, people! Grab it if you want a queer fantasy with excellent characters, inventive magic, and tons of genuinely interesting politicking.

I shall read more while I drink this mead, about which I have too many comments for Litsy‘s character limit.

I finished The Starless Sea for the third time this morning. Sometimes I need the comfort of a favorite reread. And this is a book that begs to be read over and over. I would crawl into this world if I could. I would open a painted door. 🐝 🔑 🗡️💛

In the wake of finishing Gailey‘s “Just Like Home,” I, like Vera (the MC) am brought right back to my (early 90‘s) childhood. The lyrics from one of Ferngully‘s undeniably catchy jams wormed their way right into my brain:

“Oil and grime, poison sludge,
diesel clouds & noxious muck.
Slime beneath me, slime up above,
…Ah-ah-ah…
Toxic love.”

I can‘t say it better than Tim Curry! Toxic love is at the heart(h) of this tragic & intimate horror novel.

Although fantasy is not my cup of tea, this book comes highly recommended and I enjoyed the story of three sisters who go missing as children only to return a month later with no memory of where they'd been. A decade later, the eldest sister goes missing again and it's up to the other two to uncover the secrets of their past. Totally entertaining.

Swordcrossed: A captivating queer low-fantasy romance! 🌈⚔️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️½
Enemies to Lovers | Responsible vs Rogue | LGBTQIA+

Marske crafts a beautiful slow-burn romance in an engaging low-fantasy world. Loved the normalized LGBTQIA+ rep, POC protagonist, and focus on workers' rights. Perfect blend of tender moments, thrills, and passion!

Clay‘s desperate search for a job leads him to a night shift for a mysterious bookshop. When he discovers the regulars are part of a secret organization, it‘s time for him to do some mystery solving.

Delightful! I was fascinated by the intersection of old knowledge w/ technology, I loved the affection for San Francisco as a setting & the humor was spot on. The characters did feel a little flat & I wanted more of the relationships.🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑

Phew what a wild ride this book was! Its a super slow build but in that time you‘re getting to know each character in the friend group. Really good character development. Its a pretty complex story with a lot of details and layers but everything plays out so well. The story has a solid ending with no questions left unanswered and it‘s super twisty!

It‘s that time of month again!!
#BookoftheMonth #botm

#spookyseasonforthewin

If I had my old house and l my old bookshelves, I‘d definitely have ordered a full box this month….