My bookish friend and I had a Dr. Samuel Johnson sort of day today. We started at his house, and then the docent there recommended that we see the Temple Church and surrounding buildings, some of which have Johnson's name on them. Then we came upon this statue in the street!

More classic theater tonight! I love Ruth Wilson!

Today's West End theatre plans! I've read Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf, but never seen it in action. So excited!! And Phantom (the book and the play) has always been and always will be an obsession of mine.

Just touched down in my favorite city! Many literary sites to come, especially after I hop on the train to Paris 😜

It's a shame I couldn't get into this one. I've been super busy this week, and I'm taking my not making any time for this book as a sign that it just isn't for me. The writing style is absolutely beautiful and I did make it through about two-thirds, but every time I picked it up I realized I honestly didn't care what happened. It feels like a lot of philosophical ramblings building to nothing. Can we appreciate the name Binx Bolling though?

I don't know if other Littens are as head-over-heels-in-love with the weirdly wonderful works of David Wong as I am, but HIS NEW BOOK IS COMING IN OCTOBER AND I'M SO EXCITED AGHHHHHHHHHHHH (a bookworm's excitement can never be contained and this an appropriate outlet I think)

I bought this book just for the cover a while back, and chapter 1 contains the word "exsanguination." So far so good. ??

Tonight's #bookhaul! Kind of bittersweet, though. I saw a movie at the Nuart on Santa Monica Boulevard earlier only to find out that Alias Books around the corner is about to close on March 5th. They're having a 40% off sale on all their books right now though, so go support them before they leave if you're in Los Angeles 😭

Truthfully, it is the fear of exposing my own ignorance which constrains me from mentioning the object of my search... Have 98% of Americans already found what I seek or are they so sunk in everyday mess that not even the possibility of a search has occurred to them? On my honor, I do not know the answer.

I remember picking this one up and loving it a few years ago, only to have to stop because my life got too chaotic. Now we're back, just in time for the Oscars!

After all the accolades, I would be very surprised to not like this. It's spectacular. Heartbreaking and hopeful all at once. Whitehead is a phenomenal writer. If you haven't read this--especially if you're an American citizen--you must.

Slavery is a sin when whites were put to the yoke, but not the African. All men are created equal, unless we decide you are not a man.

I'm only on page 29, and I know I'm late to the party on this one, but I'm already very impressed with Whitehead's writing abilities. Although I know this book will break my heart, I'm looking forward to diving deeper.

I love Philip K. Dick, so of course I had to try my hand at his only work outside of science fiction. Of course it's wonderfully written, with sharp wit and vivid descriptions. Strangely (not complaining though), this book almost feels like Bukowski and Salinger got together and came up with a rough outline for the story, and PKD came along and wrote the book. It's an atypical slice-of-life novel for sure.

Fending off the rainy day chills with some homemade curried cauliflower soup, chai tea, and a good book. 😍

Does anyone else find it easier to focus on reading at a coffee shop sometimes? 🤔

I was always more of Brontë girl, but Mr. Darcy will do for now. ?

This is great! If you like outrageous heists and dirty puns, this is the series for you! I'll definitely be continuing the series, and I'm glad it was a part of my #LitsyPartyofOne. 😄

So I fell asleep for a bit--quite the party animal, I know--and when I awoke from my slumber, I opened up some comics I've been meaning to read on my laptop. Issue #1 of Sex Criminals contains a book-saving party! So fitting for #LitsyPartyofOne.

Every time I get to the Johnnie Walker chapter it scares the crap out of me. This time, I'll try numbing the terror with some actual Johnnie Walker. 😱 #LitsyPartyofOne

My Totoro onesie and Zelda socks are on, and I've got the pizza and Murakami ready to go at my bedside. It seems this is going to be a great #LitsyPartyofOne! EVERYBODY GET LIT(erary)

Pro-tip: if you're having a rough week, break out your favorite book and read it in an oversized armchair. 📖😊

This was a really fun read! I'm not going to pretend I could wrap my head around every bit of the time travel stuff, but it's still a great book. I wouldn't recommend it for someone who's new to the genre, though. It gets to be a bit of a mindfuck, for lack of a better word. "Out of all the oceans of oceans of you, there is exactly one who is perfectly you. And that's me. And I'm telling you: you are the only you. Does that make any sense?"

I'm really loving these excerpts so far. This whole book seems to have a perfect blend of humor and melancholy that's right up my alley. 👌

A great rainy day #BookNBreakfast: vegan banana walnut pancakes with veggie sausage, a big cup of earl grey, and a great book to round it all out. 😋

I thought this was really cute! Gotta love a science-enthused female protagonist in a kids' book. It also pairs quite well with cake, as most things do.

My current lighthearted read is meant to cleanse my mind of all the heavy books I've been reading recently, and my new favorite bookmark is in there for good measure! 🐠

A very busy week forced me to take my time with this, and I'm glad I did. I love a good biased narrator, and this book essentially has two of them: Norton, a famed Nobel-winning scientist whose memoir you're reading, and Ronald, his colleague and editor, who writes footnotes that tend to foreshadow future events in Norton's life. I expected it to be phenomenally written because of A Little Life, and Yanagihara didn't disappoint.

Please, someone be my shoulder to cry on....... 😭😭😭😭😭😭

Okay, so I had heard this was a depressing book, but DAMN. Very unlikeable characters (which I'm fine with and also amused by), and very ahead of its time. I'm glad I finally got around to reading this! Love the classics ❤

Okay, Littens. I'm pretty sure I've devised the ideal #bookanddrink (and #bookandbooze, for that matter) with which to face the unexpectedly cold and rainy nights. I added some peppermint extract and a healthy helping of bourbon to some homemade hot chocolate and OH MY GOD. Seriously the most warming and wonderful thing ever. Mint julep hot chocolate is what you need in your life. I promise. Oh, and a good book to match helps too.

A classic and a cold brew, brought to you by Kylo Ren. Could there be a better way to use your morning break?

This book. Read it. It contains gorgeous prose, a captivating plot, and living, breathing characters with blood rushing through their veins. Beware: this deadly combination of factors may result in your heart being broken upon finishing. 💔💔💔

Hi Littens! I'm visiting a friend in London for two weeks in March, and any help figuring out some good literary destinations to visit would be great! I've been twice before, so I really would like to see some things off the beaten path this time! 🇬🇧

Soooo... I know I've been MIA from Litsy for a while, but I just HAD to share my most recent literary destination. I just came home from Colorado where I went to see a concert at *drumroll*........ THE OVERLOOK HOTEL! So spooky! Or, you know, The Historic Stanley Hotel if you live in the real world. 😱

When everyone is getting stoked for the Gilmore Girls revival and you and your mom work too much to be able to watch it together until next week 😢

Always bring a book to the hairdresser's. 💇🏻(just don't let it get dripped on)

The perfect book for a rainy day in with some hot coffee and a warm blanket. ☺️ Murakami has created a true delight for the senses. In my opinion, you should be listening to the pieces he and Ozawa mention as you read for full effect. Beautifully put together, and a must for any music lover. 🎶

Just a little PSA for all the Littens! Your nearest Barnes and Noble is probably doing a holiday book drive right now that will continue until Christmas, and it should benefit an organization or charity in your area. My location is giving books to the pediatric wing at our local hospital, and these are some things I've given so far. If you stop by a B&N, ask about it! It's always nice to give back, especially with books! ❤️

Tonight's #bookhaul! And most importantly... I FINALLY GOT THE NEW MURAKAMI! I'm glad my fellow coworkers already know I'm a bit crazy, because my enthusiastic happy dancing may have been a bit over the top.

I've had trouble concentrating on books for the past week or so, and this was just the book to get me out of the funk! It's captivatingly weird with prose that reads beautifully, even when it's disturbing and upsetting. As a long time vegetarian/vegan, I was intrigued by the premise, and it turned out to exceed my expectations.

My face after not being able to find the new Murakami in the stock room before I left work today among hundreds of boxes of holiday books. 😭😭😭

I started this yesterday morning and loved it. Somehow, though, it feels harder to think about dystopia this morning. #imwithyou

I was hoping we would learn from Brexit and other political messes going on around the world right now, but I was wrong. I just turned 21 so this was my first time voting for president. So sad it had to end this way. I can only hope the world pulls together and unifies against this man's open racism, misogyny, and severe nationalism. Let's learn from it this time.

Unfortunately, this one was a no go... I'm just so bored with it about a third of the way in. The narration is disjointed and kind of obnoxious and it has no apparent plot. The concept is cute and unique, so maybe I'll be in the mood and pick it back up at some point but for now, no thanks.

Meh. I was really into it in the beginning, but segments of sloppy, awkward narration and abrupt shifts in tone took away some of the scare factor for me. Not scary enough to frighten me into loving it, and the characters were a little too underdeveloped in my opinion for me to enjoy it for other reasons. I did really love some of the incredibly creepy moments though. PS-I'm brave and finished this in the dark past midnight 😉☠️

When your leftover Halloween nails perfectly match your latest read... 👻🐒

I'm lucky I have Carlotta the #KittenLitten to help me through these spooky scary times! 👻💀🙀

Just reading the new Saga issue 😁

"Steve Grant rounded the corner of the parking lot behind Black Spring Market & Deli just in time to see Katherine van Wyler get run over by an antique Dutch barrel organ." #firstlines