#ReadOrDonate is back for another year! It‘s time to do something about those unread books we all own! Each month, choose one (or more) books that you vow to read that month. At the end of the month, if the book is still unread, it must leave your house. 😳 If you have read the book (hooray!) you may choose whether to keep it, or set it free into the world for someone else to enjoy. 🙂

All are welcome to join! ⬇️

#5JoysFriday @DebinHawaii

In looking at my overstuffed bookshelves, I realized had quite a few books I would most likely never read, because I‘m “allergic” to chunksters, and continually avoid them. So I decided to challenge myself to read 3 chunksters this year. All are welcome to join me. My definition of a chunkster is any book over 500 pages long, but feel free to use whatever definition makes sense to you.

The rules are simple:
1. Begin reading a chunkster. ⬇️

My #LittleChristmasSwap #LCS is going out in tomorrow's mail! 🎄🎄🎄
Thanks for hosting this fun event, @bookish_wookish ! ❤️

My #JolabokaflodSwap package arrived! I love this tradition. 🎄♥️🎄
@MaleficentBookDragon

#5JoysFriday @DebinHawaii

My #JolabokaflodSwap package is going out in tomorrow's mail. ♥️🎄♥️
Thanks for organizing this fun swap, @MaleficentBookDragon !

This fascinating book helped me realize how little I know about ancient Egyptian culture and civilization. The first in a series, it follows Ramses from childhood until the time he becomes pharaoh. He learns to make wise decisions, navigate palace intrigues, and outwit his enemies. Great storytelling.
This was my November selection for #BookedInTime. @Cuilin

We have been blessed to have a truly wonderful week, cruising with our son and daughter-in-law.
#5JoysFriday @DebinHawaii

Oh my goodness. This book was soooooo good! Atmospheric, dark, tense. I couldn‘t wait to find out how it ended, but I didn‘t want it to end! A great way to kick off #HitchToScreen , @JenlovesJT47 !

I finally decided on my December pick for #SeasonalCozies . Several of you have already posted; what will everyone else be reading?

Looking forward to continuing our cozy adventures in 2025 with #ThematicCozies ! All are welcome.

#LitsyLoveMembers , here is our December #LitsyLoveBingo card! 🎄 Have fun with it!

Don‘t forget to turn in your November bingo points to @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks , to be entered in the drawing for a “happy”. 🙂 (1 point for each bingo line, 10 points for a coverall)

For 2025, #LitsyLoveBingo will be an occasional pop-up event, rather than monthly. Keep your eyes open! 👀

#LL @Read4life @TieDyeDude

#5JoysFriday @DebinHawaii

I‘m excited about the #20in4 Readathon Relaunch Event! My goals are to read for 20 hours. I want to finish A Tyranny of Petticoats for #ReadOrDonate , keep up with The Mysteries of Udolpho with #hashtagbrigade , and begin Whiteout for #SundayBuddyRead . Thanks for hosting, @Andrew65 !

It‘s the last month of our year long #MonthlyMagazineBlitz ! Time to gather up our December issues from who knows how many years past, read them, and let them go.

Hopefully, all our magazine stacks/bins/baskets are looking significantly skinnier after all our efforts this year. I‘m proud of all of us for the effort we put in and the progress we made! 💪🏆🥇🙌

My #ReadOrDonate selection for December. 🐧 What will everyone else be reading?

Anyone interested in continuing for another year?

My #ReadYourKindle list for December. Thanks for hosting, @CBee !

#LitsyLove members, just a few days left in November! Time to finish up any “almost complete” rows on your #LitsyLoveBingo board. Have fun with it!
#LL @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Read4life @TieDyeDude

My December #BookSpin list. 🎄🎄🎄
@TheAromaofBooks

After seeing several positive reviews of this book, I decided to read this for #SeasonalCozies instead of my original pick. I was not disappointed! I listened on audio, and the main character was an absolute hoot! A fun, lighthearted, easy read/listen for this busy time of year.

Well, this one was a bit of a disappointment for me. The hijinks were amusing, but Lizbeth and Ronnie got on my nerves. And Mr. Partridge, although adorable, was a bit odd in the way he just pushed himself into their lives. I surprised myself with my reaction, as I usually adore our #FurrowedMiddleBrowClub picks. 😕

#5JoysFriday @DebinHawaii

Cozy mystery fans, I will be hosting #ThematicCozies in 2025. This is a very low-key challenge. Simply read a cozy mystery each month that fits your interpretation of the monthly theme. Then post a review using the #ThematicCozies hashtag and tag me. Same concept as this year‘s #SeasonalCozies, but with themes instead of seasons. 😄

Tagging those who participated in #SeasonalCozies this year, but all are welcome! ⬇️

#TLT #ThreeListThursday

My mouth is watering…
And I absolutely could not eliminate any of my choices, so I have 4 favorites:

1. Deviled Eggs
2. Stuffing - my Nana‘s recipe
3. Cranberry Sauce
4. Pecan Pie

Thanks for the tag, @dabbe !

Want to play @Arvena @Read4life @kspenmoll ? 🦃

I‘m hosting a new challenge for 2025, #FictionalTraveler . Through the magic of books, we‘ll be traveling to different locations throughout the world. Choose your own book, based on the monthly prompt. Personally, I‘ll be reading books I already own, in my never-ending quest to tackle #MountTBR .

Very low key. When you finish your book each month, just post a review using the #FictionalTraveler hashtag, and tag me. ⬇️

#5JoysFriday @DebinHawaii

Now I know why this book appears on so many lists of “must read” books. Absolutely charming. And ahead of its time.

#Two4Tuesday

1. Stripes for sure. I have always loved stripes!

2. Not currently. But I do use the library‘s Hoopla and Libby apps often. And I love the state-wide loan network we have here in South Carolina.

Thanks for the tag, @Sace !
Great questions, @TheSpineView !

#5JoysFriday … on Sunday!
@DebinHawaii

Three strong women navigating life in small town 1950s Canada. One is a married stay-at-home mom of 4 children, one is a single mom with two daughters, and one is a single woman still mourning the loss of her fiancé in the war. Add in an interesting cast of male characters, two good, one awful, and it makes for great storytelling.

This was my #DoubleSpin for November. @TheAromaofBooks
#LitsyLove #LitsyLoveBingo

#WondrousWednesday

1. Rainy day outside, nowhere I have to be, quiet in the house, comfy chair, cup of tea, snuggly throw, physical book.

2. Jamaica Inn with #HitchToScreen

Thanks for the tag, @Eggs !

Anyone else want to play?

I‘m excited about my November #ReadYourKindle choices! @CBee 😃

Involves politics, but definitely not in a traditional way! Great on audio.
#SundayFunday @BookmarkTavern

My belated #5JoysFriday ! 😃 @DebinHawaii @dabbe

My #ReadYourKindle list for November. 🍁🦃🍁 @CBee

My final total for #HauntedShelf = 10,103. Team #HexesandCrows

Thanks so much for being our wonderful team leader, @Catsandbooks ! 🐦‍⬛🎃🐦‍⬛

And thanks for hosting this great event, @PuddleJumper . 👻🧡👻

#HauntedShelf #FallJamboreeDoodles Team #HexesandCrows @Catsandbooks

Prompt: Pumpkin

I was shocked to get 5 bingos this month for #BookSpinBingo . Most months, I don't even get one! But I did read a lot more books than usual this month, thanks to the motivation of #HauntedShelf. 🎃👻🎃
@TheAromaofBooks @PuddleJumper Team #HexesandCrows @Catsandbooks

#HauntedShelf #BookScavengerHunt Team #HexesandCrows @Catsandbooks

Prompts: Dark, Candle, Moon, Fancy Font

Happy Halloween, #LitsyLove members! 🎃 Here is our #LitsyLoveBingo card for November. Have fun with it!

Remember to turn in your October points to @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks to be entered in the drawing for a “happy”. One point per completed row, ten points for a coverall.

#LL @Read4life @TieDyeDude

My November #BookSpin list. Can't wait to dive in!
@TheAromaofBooks

#HauntedShelf #WordSearch Team #HexesandCrows @Catsandbooks

Prompts: Drizzle, Crisp, Sneeze

Okay, Blitzers! It‘s time to round up all our November issues for our #MonthlyMagazineBlitz . How did everyone do in October? I, for one, managed to clean out exactly ZERO magazines. But I did get rid of approximately 6 billion mail order catalogs. 😂

Oh my goodness, @dabbe !!!! My #HauntedHollowSwap contained so many fabulous gifts, I can barely fit them all into the photo collage! But I had to include the magnetic vampire S&P shakers in both poses... apart and kissing. What a hoot!

How could you possibly have known I have been wanting a two tier tray to display seasonal decor? It looks so cute all set up! And the diamond painting... you really are a good stalker. 🧡 The two books are ⬇️

#WondrousWednesday @Eggs

These were fun to think about! Thanks for the tag, @Cuilin ! 🎃👻🎃

Want to play @Susanita @BookwormAHN @TieDyeDude ?

I decided to try a new-to-me author for my November #SeasonalCozies selection. What will everyone else be reading?

This is my #ReadOrDonate selection for November. What will everyone else be reading?

I loved “creating” this pretty scene on Happy Color!

#FallJamboreeDoodles #HauntedShelf Team #HexesandCrows @Catsandbooks

Prompt: Barn

My #Roll100 selections for November. Great variety! @PuddleJumper

#LitsyLove members… where did October go? We still have a few days left to work on our #LitsyLoveBingo cards for this month. Have fun! 🎃👻🎃

@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @TieDyeDude @Read4life