Welcome to Litsy!

This was the sign I marched with on Saturday (picture taken before I attached two sticks for handles). There are SO MANY issues, but this was the best sign idea I had. Possibly because some of my favorite memories are from Yosemite, Yellowstone, and Acadia. 💚

Random book from our home library:

📖 Britain (LIFE World Library) by John Osborne

I love the premise of this book- two college buddies set out to watch a game at every major league ballpark in 30 days. It didn‘t quite work in execution though. One of the guys didn‘t even like baseball. So it‘s less a book about baseball than a book about two guys waiting for baseball games to end so they can explain some more about road trip logistics.

Being in a reading slump means I'm still "in Ireland" for #foodandlit but since my guy is playing pickleball, the pup is content to lounge with me, and today's scrolling doesn't feel so doom-y, I'm going to finish my Ireland Overview with some Irish Pub ambiance on the screen.

Reading and breakfasting in bed on a gray Saturday morning

Yet another aspirational library. That little spiral staircase (which also leads to a hidden hallway to the guest rooms). I have mixed feelings about the Gilded Age (and decidedly negative feelings about its current reboot), but they had awesome private libraries---and views.

Biltmore Estate, Asheville, NC

My April #bookspin. Every month I look forward to the numbers and every month I make a fun list, but I haven‘t been posting them. Litsy is a wonderful refuge in these turbulent times; it‘s always good to check in. Getting ready to start the tagged book!

Beyond its famous canals and art museums, Amsterdam boasts a thriving literary culture, with incredible bookstores, libraries, and book cafés waiting to be discovered. Whether you're after new reads or rare finds, here‘s our guide to the best bookish places to visit in the city.

✨ https://magazine.1000libraries.com/a-book-lovers-guide-to-amsterdam/

#13LittleBlueEnvelopes #MaureenJohnson #YoungAdult #Contmporary #Romance #Fiction #ChickLit ???

Really enjoyed this memoir of a couple who lose everything that matters (their house, his health) except each other. They walk the southwest coast of England when they nowhere else to go or nothing to do. I am going to read the sequel immediately and look forward to the movie coming out based on the book.

Aww! My husband and I really enjoyed this book! We listened to the audiobook and enjoyed all the things that reminded of us. We love to travel and hike. Our favorite places were mentioned and we enjoyed the chemistry between the main characters. It was also emotional with Carla's dad as he went through dementia. It broke our heart. 4.5 ⭐️

#foodandlit2025 @Texreader @Catsandbooks #ireland