I went to the National Book Festival earlier this year and had a lot of fun! And I‘ve started a bookish adventures channel on YouTube - my first video is about the book festival: https://youtu.be/VYb0T3v_wto?si=hOBRFqHM7rhSSHST

So happy #wintergames is back! Go sign up on @StayCurious or @LiseWorks page.❄️🎄⛄️

Also brought back the bingo board for the challenge! #nanowrimo #novelnovember👩🏻‍💻

If anyone is looking for an alternative to #nanowrimo I‘m doing #novelnovember - all the details here: https://charityrau.wordpress.com/2024/10/13/novel-november-2024/

This one was quite slow! Halfway through the book there was still no murder… Cozies are a hit or miss for me. Some I really enjoy and others are just too slow. #hauntedshelf #hexesandcrows @Catsandbooks

Absolutely loved this one! Some nice twists and I loved the homage to Hitchcock. #hauntedshelf #hexesandcrows @Catsandbooks

I‘m still unsure how I feel about this one. It starts out like a normal YA mystery, but it gets crazier and crazier as it goes on. There are supernatural elements and magic and I was left feeling not quite satisfied with how things turned out… #hauntedshelf #hexesandcrowd @Catsandbooks

I loved this one! It is hilarious!! You need to know it‘s satire going in and I know some people didn‘t like it, but if you like thrillers, especially Freida McFadden, I think you‘ll enjoy this.😆 #hauntedshelf #hexesandcrows @Catsandbooks

I did enjoy this one! #hauntedshelf #hexesandcrows @Catsandbooks

Honestly, this was so boring. It‘s not my typical genre and I feel like it was really hyped up, so maybe my expectations were too high, but this one just wasn‘t for me. I do really like the cover though. #hauntedshelf #hexesandcrows @Catsandbooks

I read the first two books in this series and really enjoyed them! A unique twist in cozy mysteries.🧛🏼‍♂️ I‘ll finish the series. #hauntedshelf #hexesabdcrows @Catsandbooks

This was a great middle reader! I loved the homage to Nancy Drew. #hauntedshelf #hexexsandcrows @Catsandbooks

This one had a kind of unique twist, but I really enjoyed it! #hauntedshelf #hexesandcrows @Catsandbooks

This was a fun book of short stories! I‘ve haven‘t posted in awhile, but have been reading a ton, so trying to get all those books posted today.😆
#hauntedshelf #hexesandcrows @Catsandbooks

Since this is called a legal thriller, I wasn‘t sure how much I would enjoy, but it was really good! Fast-paced and suspenseful, I read it within a couple of days. #hauntedshelf #hexesandcrows @Catsandbooks

So sorry I‘m a little late posting! Time got away from me.🤦🏻‍♀️ #hauntedshelf #hexesandcrows @Catsandbooks

This one was a standard cozy - if you love cozies you‘ll probably enjoy it. Baked treat on the cover for scavenger hunt! #hauntedshelf #hexesandcrows @Catsandbooks

I really enjoyed this one! I recommend for anyone who loves mysterious books! Also love the cover for art deco!😄📖🎃 #hauntedshelf #hexesandcrows @Catsandbooks

Tagging the correct book for my previous post!🤦🏻‍♀️

This book was a sweet treat! I think it goes perfectly with the new Reese‘s nail color “Feeling Hungry”. It may be my new favorite color!😆💜 #hauntedshelf #hexesandcrows @Catsandbooks

This book was a sweet treat! I think it goes perfectly with the new Reese‘s nail color “Feeling Hungry”. It may be my new favorite color!😆💜 #hauntedshelf #hexesandcrows @Catsandbooks

This is very slow, so much so that the pacing seemed off. The discovery of a body didn‘t happen until three quarters of the book was over. By that time, I‘d kind of lost interest and was skimming through to finish the book. #hauntedshelf #hexesandcrows @Catsandbooks

Enjoyed this one! If you‘re looking for a book with paranormal elements, this one is for you!😄👻📖 #hauntedshelf #hexesandcrows @Catsandbooks

I did enjoy this one! Stayed up late turning pages and finished it up as soon as I woke this morning. Fast-paced with some nice twists! #hauntedshelf #hexesandcrows @Catsandbooks

There were too many characters with stories that didn‘t connect enough for one book. Because of this I lost interest and ended up skimming to the end. #hauntedshelf #hexesandcrows @Catsandbooks

Love this series! Perfect series to read if you loved the show. Terrie Farley Moran is the newest writer on the series and she‘s my favorite. Donald Bain was also excellent, but the few by Jon Land don‘t quite capture Jessica Fletcher‘s voice. #hauntedshelf #hexesandcrows @Catsandbooks

A little late, but here‘s my #bookspin list. As a huge mood reader, I‘ve found this more open method of choosing books ideal.😆 @TheAromaofBooks #hauntedshelf #hexesandcrows @Catsandbooks

Enjoying this one! It‘s a great read for spooky season!!🎃👻😈📚 #hauntedshelf #hexesandcrows @Catsandbooks

#poetrymatters - venue @TheSpineView

First book finished for #hauntedshelf 👻📖🎃 #hexesandcrows @Catsandbooks

I really enjoyed this one!

Hey fellow #writersoflitsy I‘m doing the #100daysofwriting challenge starting today! I‘d love to have you join in. It‘s a low key challenge - just focusing on getting a few words down each day. Check out all the details here: https://charityrau.wordpress.com/2024/09/24/100-days-of-writing/

Here‘s my ambitious TBR for October! There are multiple readathons and bingos I‘m participating in, including #hauntedshelf -you can still sign up for that here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7g2cbAys_w6B9G5HHloV6kRr1yQvXVOptseGn...

Also, you can check out my blog post if interested to see the readathons I‘m participating in this fall.⬇️

I‘m hosting the #erasghostbingo reading challenge again! Another readathon you can participate in for #hauntedshelf! All the details are here: https://charityrau.wordpress.com/2024/09/19/swifties-eras-ghosts-reading-challen...

This is for you @TheAromaofBooks - Hope you enjoy reading these for #trappedinaspookyhouse 👻🎃📚 @PuddleJumper

Just signed up for this! Last day to do so. Check it out @PuddleJumper ‘s page.🎃👻📚

This is so good! An accurate picture of what happens when people are too close-minded to consider they might be wrong about something. All of the Oz elements were weaved in so well and I couldn‘t put it down until I finished.

I‘m hosting a giveaway from my book, The Bloodstained Key! This dark fantasy retelling of Bluebeard is the perfect spooky season read.🎃👻 Feel free to share.♥️
#hauntedshelf #spookyseason #spookyseasonread
Details here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_Tt8MvHmEv6V1GTdJeLrk8bUL_J1gtIn1y1Pb...

Excited to participate in this reading challenge hosted by @PuddleJumper 🎃🍁👻 #hauntedshelf #readathon

My next book is available now!! This is a prequel to The Bloodstained Key. All the details are here: https://charityrau.wordpress.com/2024/07/08/the-lost-lamp-is-now-available/

I‘m participating in a mermaid readathon this month, and this is my first read! I love it when my nails match the cover of the book I‘m reading.😆💅🏼

🦋What are you reading this weekend?🦋

Relaxing with sunshine and a good book today! What are you reading today?

Hey fellow #writersoflitsy - I‘m hosting a summer reading challenge and I‘d love to have you join me! Details here: https://charityrau.wordpress.com/2024/06/03/summer-writing-challenge-2024/

I‘m hosting #bookishmoveitmay again this year! Check out all the details here: https://charityrau.wordpress.com/2024/04/25/bookish-move-it-may-challenge/

#fairytalereadingchallenge - I read The Waking Forest for March, full review to come, and have a couple more recommendations on my blog if you‘re looking for a Hansel and Gretel retelling: https://charityrau.wordpress.com/2024/03/20/fairytale-reading-challenge-march-re...

Hoping the nice weather means spring is here!!🌼🪻🌸📚

🦋What‘s the weather like where you live?🦋

There‘s a giveaway for my book on Goodreads! Enter here: https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/384918-the-bloodstained-key

I‘m hosting a bingo for February!💕🥳 All the details are here: https://charityrau.wordpress.com/2024/01/26/valentine-book-bingo/ #valentinebirthdaybingo

We are read this one for the Nancy Drew vibes book club on Fable. Check out the details here: https://charityrau.wordpress.com/2024/01/24/nancy-drew-vibes-book-club-januarys-...

Flying through this one! #botm

A little behind posting this, but looking to make a dent in my reading goals! #readaway2024 @Andrew65 @DieAReader @GHABI4ROSES

I‘m hosting the #readwritegrowbc again this year! It‘s a book club for writers where we read books about writing.😆 You can check out all the details here: https://charityrau.wordpress.com/2024/01/03/read-write-grow-book-club-january-24... #writersoflitsy #writerlife