Day 1 of #NFN in the books. #TodayILearned

When you‘re debating the key to success is to articulate your opponent‘s perspective better than they could themselves.

From the How To Be A Better Human podcast

#5joysFriday @DebinHawaii
1) hot chocolate and a book in the cafe at the fancy sports complex where my daughter is taking a lacrosse clinic
2) native wildflower garden in the city
3) a hike by the river
4) neighbors‘s trees even prettier this week
5) Halloween with my rat and cow

Happy Friday! Deb I hope you feel better.

If anyone is looking for me I‘m stuck in a prompt maze. Send snacks! @TheAromaofBooks

I had a bit of a reading slump in the middle of the month, but made up for it at the end of the month by filling in all my free spaces within a week 🤷‍♀️ On to November! #BookspinBingo #HauntedShelf #DeadSerious @OriginalCyn620 @TheAromaofBooks @PuddleJumper

Okay here we go. #HashtagBrigade #BoringKindleCover

Happy November 1! I‘m looking forward to reading some nonfiction this month! Everyone is welcome to join this Readathon and to share facts you learn with the hashtag #TodayILearned We‘re counting podcasts, magazines and documentaries for this challenge. Make your own goals!

My goals are to walk during the day every day while listening to some form of nonfiction, clear out my stack of magazines a little bit, and read or listen to 5 NF books.

Here‘s my hopes for the #TOBlonglist @BarbaraBB
#TOBWaiting

Looking forward to a cozy November and a fresh #BookSpinBingo board. My list:

The Winter of the Witch
Moon of the Crusted Snow
Moon of the Turning Leaves
The Frozen River
Salem‘s Lot
The Grey Wolf
The Break
Anne of Green Gables
Dirty Birds
Nancy Drew BR
Thomas Hardy (biography)
Janesville
The Sugar Queen
Love and Death in Kathmandu
Mother, Nature
The Vanderbilts
Tortoise for the Queen of Tonga
Udalpho
Called Again
Everest, Inc

I had to get in a few Halloween favorites tonight 🎃🎃🎃
#HauntedShelves #DeadSerious

I‘ve been meaning to re-read this one, and I‘m glad I finally got to it. High school boys building rockets in a West Virginia coal mining town was the kind of memoir I needed this week.

Possibly the scariest book I‘ve read this month. Whew. This one really packed a punch. #HauntedShelves @PuddleJumper #DeadSerious @OriginalCyn620 🐔#31by31 @Catsandbooks #spookoween @TheSpineView #ReadingAmerica #Connecticut #bookspinbingo #promptmaze @TheAromaofBooks #AtoZ @Texreader

#hhs
Thank you so much for this wonderful box @Avanders

The books look great for dark night reading, you sent all of my favorite treats, and the socks are so fun. I really love the adopt a ghost. I will take my new responsibility seriously 👻👻👻

I did a quick look through my books this morning and found #HauntedShelf scavenger hunt entries for:
Orange
Autumn
Baked treat
Night sky
Cold
Dark
Pumpkin
Leaves
Moon
Purple
Grey
Animal
Blood
Horns
Beast
Gate
Fancy font
Monochrome
Mist
Desolate
#DeadSerious 🐔 @OriginalCyn620 @PuddleJumper

#wondrouswednesday @Eggs
Sour
Make
Ghost
Owls
Alien
Movies
Hocus Pocus
Potion
Cobwebs
Carve
House

Happy Wednesday 🎃🎃🎃

Every year I try to read a book set in each US state and sometimes I end up with some strange reading material. Some of this book about regenerative farming in North Dakota went over my head, but some parts were actually very interesting. I don‘t think I‘ll ever own a farm but if I do this is definitely the way I would go.

It‘s here 😍🌲🌲🌲

Good morning all! Thanks for joining me this weekend. I didn‘t get anywhere near the amount of reading done that I wanted to, but it inspired me to see all of yours! One more day! @liseworks
@dabbe
@samanne
@seabreeze_reader
@read4life
@deblovestoread
@faranae
@zezeki
@willaful
@jessclark78
@bthegood
@kwmg40
@larkken
@catsandbooks
@jamiearc
@janeycanuck
@thearomaofbooks
@cloaknquill
@julieclair
@nelnjali
@debinhawaii
@Amor4Libros

Loved this book. I‘m so glad my vampire aversion didn‘t keep me away. I should have known the #hashtagbrigade wouldn‘t lead me astray (except for when they do but we still have fun #thebros)

Thanks @BarkingMadRead

#31by31 @Catsandbooks #spookoween @TheSpineView #LongNights #PromptMaze @TheAromaofBooks #BookSpinBingo #AtoZ @Texreader

I‘m happy #FoodAndLit gave me a reason to go back to the beginning of this cozy mystery series set in #Botswana.

The later books in the series get a little silly, but this one is full of heart.

Thanks again @Texreader for sending the book.

Much better now!

Working on a little project and listening to an audiobook for #hauntedshelf #darknights

#5JoysFriday @DebinHawaii

1) drove around last weekend to see the Halloween decorations then got pie at a diner
2) Thrifting with my daughter
3) Fall colors are gorgeous this year
4) as I was sitting in traffic last week a bald eagle flew right over my car
5) Sat in my yard last night and listened to the high school marching band practice- one of the best sounds of fall!

Finally got my stack together for #TenBeforeTheEnd @ChaoticMissAdventures

I haven‘t been reading as many physical books this year so I‘m going to make an effort to get through as many of these as possible!

Can you believe 1) it‘s Friday again 2) it‘s almost the end of the month? Join me for a Readathon celebrating the long dark nights of autumn (interpret that as you wish.) All are welcome!

@liseworks
@dabbe
@samanne
@seabreeze_reader
@read4life
@deblovestoread
@faranae
@zezeki
@willaful
@jessclark78
@bthegood
@kwmg40
@larkken
@catsandbooks
@jamiearc
@janeycanuck
@thearomaofbooks
@cloaknquill
@julieclair
@nelnjali
@DebinHawaii

If anyone is looking forward to reading some nonfiction next month feel free to join my Readathon #NFNovember from Nov 1-30.

As we‘ve talked about before it‘s tough to get through too many nonfiction books in a month so feel free to include podcasts, documentaries, and articles!

Please tag me with your reading progress and let‘s share the fun facts we learn using #TodayILearned

All are welcome- tagging those who responded to my previous post.

An overdue update after last weekend‘s readathons. I read Carrie on the train from Newark to DC, but after that whirlwind trip my brain was mush. So I decided to start clearing some of the short stories off my list, including those pictured. #PSReadathon #31by31 #Spookoween #BirthdayBashReadathon

It‘s time for the hour I look forward to all week. It‘s the #hyggehour Readathon! I‘m relaxing with a face mask and reading some short stories. I just finished switching over to my winter bed linens so coziness abounds tonight.

How is the #PSReadathon going for you all? Never made it to the grocery store so I haven‘t baked anything yet, but do have an audiobook going. (Image is of a shirt someone sent me for a swap years ago.)

@liseworks
@dabbe
@samanne
@seabreeze_reader
@read4life
@deblovestoread
@faranae
@zezeki
@willaful
@jessclark78
@bthegood
@kwmg40
@larkken
@catsandbooks
@jamiearc
@janeycanuck
@thearomaofbooks
@cloaknquill
@julieclair
@nelnjali
@DebinHawaii

#5JoysFriday @DebinHawaii

I‘m currently on my first business trip since 2020! Such a busy week, but also so many smiles.

1) homecoming for my son
2) beautiful sunset on my walk
3) kitties helping me sort my summer clothes
4) a great view from my conference location
5) my kids thinking they‘re crafty ordering door dash and eating on the couch while I was away. They have no idea I do the same thing every time they aren‘t home 😂

Happy Friday!

Friday snuck up on me! This weekend‘s Readathon is all about savoring everything that makes fall great.

I‘m looking forward to recovering from a busy week with some books and pumpkin treats this weekend. If I can get myself together I‘m going to make the cheesecake pumpkin roll that @Eggs posted the other day (while listening to audiobooks of course.) My reading goals are to finish Carrie and In Defense of Witches.

Managed to take myself by train to Hoboken, NJ today without getting lost or kidnapped. Carrie was my companion. 13 year old me thought I was so badass sneaking this book from my Dad‘s shelf and reading it. I swear I managed to work my knowledge of telekinesis into every conversation for 6 months because I wanted people to know I read adult books 😂 #LosersClub @BarkingMadRead

My book club loves to pick cozies from the middle of a series. Maybe I would have liked this cozy set in Salem better if I had started with book 1?

#HauntedShelf #DeadSerious @OriginalCyn620 🐔 #witchathon @TEArificbooks #31by31 @Catsandbooks #Spookoween @TheSpineView #BookSpinBingo #PromptMaze @TheAromaofBooks #AtoZ @Texreader

I‘m glad I finally got around to reading Gilead. The story was different but the writing and the pace reminded me a lot of a favorite of mine- Crossing to Safety.

Thanks for the tag @jdiehr #TwoForTuesday @TheSpineView

1) yes, but I will probably be repurchasing some of the more tasty kinds

2) suck your blood

Good morning. I have to work today, but since it‘s a holiday I‘m hoping it will be quiet and I can just lock in with an audiobook. Thank you for joining me.I‘ll talk to you all next weekend. #cozyreads

@liseworks
@dabbe
@samanne
@seabreeze_reader
@read4life
@deblovestoread
@faranae
@zezeki
@willaful
@jessclark78
@bthegood
@kwmg40
@larkken
@catsandbooks
@jamiearc
@janeycanuck
@thearomaofbooks
@cloaknquill
@julieclair
@nelnjali
@DebinHawaii

Hello all! How is your weekend reading going? I‘m not reading as much as I had hoped, but am hoping to get some time in today. #CozyReads #HauntedShelf

@liseworks
@dabbe
@samanne
@seabreeze_reader
@read4life
@deblovestoread
@faranae
@zezeki
@willaful
@jessclark78
@bthegood
@kwmg40
@larkken
@catsandbooks
@jamiearc
@janeycanuck
@thearomaofbooks
@cloaknquill
@julieclair
@nelnjali
@DebinHawaii

Making soup and listening to this audiobook for #bodydouble #cozyreads Readathons. @PuddleJumper

Such a treat to get a book in the mail on a Friday afternoon. Thanks @Texreader ❤️

Anyone doing anything for #NonFictionNovember #NFN next month? Anyone interested?

#5JoysFriday @DebinHawaii

1) Halloween decorations coming out in force
2) Northern lights! What a treat!
3) Sweater weather
4) A win for freshman team at their last game of the season
5) avocado toast with sliced nectarines

Have a great weekend everyone!

Looking forward to reading with you all this weekend! It‘s a great time to read a cozy mystery or read while you‘re cozy. What are your plans? Everyone is welcome! #HauntedShelf #CozyReads

@liseworks
@dabbe
@samanne
@seabreeze_reader
@read4life
@deblovestoread
@faranae
@zezeki
@willaful
@jessclark78
@bthegood
@kwmg40
@larkken
@catsandbooks
@jamiearc
@janeycanuck
@thearomaofbooks
@cloaknquill
@julieclair
@nelnjali
@DebinHawaii

My #HHS swap box went out today @wanderinglynn

Forgot to take a picture so here‘s a cat.

PS the people at my post office are usually very cranky but the last two times I‘ve been my son has come to mail things for his eBay business. They love him there and are so nice when he comes in. Hooray for businesses that don‘t treat teen boys like criminals!

Another book I never would have read if it weren‘t for a Litsy challenge. In this book a hobbyist searches for the missing people in #Palau - the scene of some of the bloodiest battles of WWII. I found this short book to be very interesting. #ReadingOceania24

I need a snazzy pantsuit for when I solve mysteries. Starting this one tonight.

I liked this one a lot. Messed up families, spoiled guys dealing with their privileges, unreliable narrators, atmospheric old house, buried secrets. It really worked for me.

#31by31 @Catsandbooks #spookoween @TheSpineView #AtoZ @Texreader #BookspinBingo #PromptMaze @TheAromaofBooks #CatsAndDogs #HauntedShelf @PuddleJumper #DeadSerious @OriginalCyn620 🐔#AuthorAMonth @Soubhiville

Another pre-dawn wait at the bus stop scaring myself silly with Dracula #HashtagBrigade @BarkingMadRead

Usually I avoid illustrations in books, but they‘ve been good in this book. Maybe because I‘ve never read it before or seen the movie. I don‘t have any pictures in my mind yet.

Good morning readers (or good afternoon good night.) I have so enjoyed reading with you this weekend. Let me know your reading progress and I hope to see you all again next weekend. #catsanddogs #HauntedShelf

@liseworks
@dabbe
@samanne
@seabreeze_reader
@read4life
@deblovestoread
@faranae
@zezeki
@willaful
@jessclark78
@bthegood
@kwmg40
@larkken
@catsandbooks
@jamiearc
@janeycanuck
@thearomaofbooks
@cloaknquill
@julieclair
@nelnjali
@DebinHawaii

Hygge hour tonight-mango sorbet, Dracula, short stories, and my reading journal. The best hour of the week.

I‘ve been eagerly awaiting Stranger Things Season 5 so when I heard about this book I knew I had to read it- supernatural elements, mysterious disappearances, set in Indiana- I was in of course. It didn‘t disappoint. Lost Man‘s Lane definitely scratched my Stranger Things itch.

Good morning readers! How is your Readathon going? If you have a chance today share a pic of you reading with an animal- cat, dog, bird in the yard, stuffed animal, whatever. #CatsAndDogs #HauntedShelf #Readathon

@liseworks
@dabbe
@samanne
@seabreeze_reader
@read4life
@deblovestoread
@faranae
@zezeki
@willaful
@jessclark78
@bthegood
@kwmg40
@larkken
@catsandbooks
@jamiearc
@janeycanuck
@thearomaofbooks
@cloaknquill
@julieclair
@Nelnjali