Welcome to Litsy!

Sorry for sharing this #ReadWithMrBook #debut a day late ?! So, I‘m torn between a pick & so-so with this shorter read. If you love books, the publishing world, Cape Cod, this‘ll work as a good beach read for you! The coming-of-age story kept me engaged but wasn‘t a wow, if that makes sense; maybe it moved too slow & seemed a tad cliché. It‘s worth a read for any bibliophile regardless ?. #PairWith: a Cape Codder (vodka & cranberry w/ lime) ?

My #ReadWithMrBook April #LibrarianRec book is this acclaimed drama! A colleague found me reading from the dramas section and rec‘d this one. A 1929 Cuban-American cigar-rolling factory acquires a new lector (work-floor reader) who begins reading “Anna Karenina”. The characters each have issues & aspirations. The plot paces well while delving into deeper reflections of culture, persona, literature, progress. 4.5 ⭐️‘s #PairWith: Havana Club Rum 🥃

What a wonderful piece! This short, pithy essay absorbs the reader in attempting to pin down a seemingly amorphous concept (a common feature across the pop-lexical landscape)—bullshit. He uses definitional & idiomatic starting points and builds from those. Easy to understand, yet induced serious “ah-hah” reflection from me. A fun read for anyone who enjoys language.

#PairWith: a spot of piping English Breakfast or a few shots of American Honey.

Repost from @MrBook :

Some people would say I'm going way out on a limb, but I know my #LitsyFamily. I'm placing 12 of my 2018 reads in your hands, Littens! 1/month

Which titles do you want me to read this year? You each get 1 pick. Type it in this post's comments. They'll all go on slips in a jar. I'll randomly pick the 1st 6 months now & do this again at June's end.

You have until midnight Fri Jan 5th EST.

#LittenPicksTBR

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I think the one on the left may be my #PairWith choice for "Hillbilly Elegy". Sounds yum! ☺️

Get ready for a helluva twist on Sleeping Beauty! The apocalypse comes in the form of cocooned sleep for all the planet's females. The world's fate hinges on the small town of Dooling! Cue the mayhem & blood, Evie the goddess/monster, and another dimension. Deep, worthwhile themes regarding the sexes, family, environmentalism. Should be 100 pages shorter though. 3.75/5 stars. #PairWith: Jack & Coke straight (alcoholic); Monster Übermonster (non-a)

Egads! I've been tagged! I've been challenged by the always enjoyable @ssravp to make a #FiveStarPredictions post!

Here are some TBR's I think I'll rate 5 stars: Empire Falls; 1Q84; The Book; All the King's Men; The Doubter's Alamanc; Gödel, Escher, Bach.

I'll #PairWith JW Blue for these anticipated selections. ???

I tag @CouronneDhiver , @Caffienequeen , @JenP , @annahenke , @kylienoele , @Jamesfahyauthor to see what you all have in mind.

Same book. Different view.

Still working my way through this absorbing mystery while on vacation. Vera Stanhope has an impressive view of Fort Sumpter from her room balcony. Lets hope all murders remain in the book. 😉

#WellTraveledLibraryBook #Charleston #Mystery #YesWayCabernet #PairWith

I needed a break from It. 😬 Chilly night calls for Italian chicken stew and some wine. Starting the first Harry Hole book over dinner! I've been curious for a while but haven't picked them up yet. 🍲🥖

We're drinking an Australian dark red wine called Banished by 19 Crimes—perfect fall wine & perfect to #pairwith this crime novel set in Australia! 🍷

Having some bright pink strawberry grapefruit iced tea to match my book. 🍓🍊🌺 I took the day off today to read and relax and start the month off on the right foot. Trying to finish this book today. It's moving quickly!