My #24in2024 📚📚
1 poetry
9 NF
3 mystery
7 Historical Fiction
4 Literary fiction
The tree is trimmed, some books to read, chinese take out tonight. #hyggeday #hyggehour
Apologies @Catsandbooks I have been sick these last few weeks(asthma, bronchitis) so sent your #jolabokflod book & chocolate via Amazon. I know you received the book, but the candy was “lost in transit” now found but will not get to you until 12/26. I am so so sorry! 😞 please accept my apologies.
Late morning coffee and cranberry cake. Of course Poe had to join me. He snugged my book to give it his seal of approval. Planning on a relaxing day while trimming the tree.#catsoflitsy
#weeklyforecast
Continue reading the top row- #KareninaWinter #VirginiaBloomberries
Row 2: Reading NF, starting Chapter & Curse today; other book pending #NF #auldlangspine #cozy
Continue listening to The Grey Wolf #serieslove2924
#bookreport
-Continuing with Anna K & I Square H
- decided to move Mary Oliver to January; listening to Grey Wolf, Christmas is Murder,#readyourkindle
- finished these 4 books in last row.
#AllAboutMe #auldlangspine
Started one book early (tagged) cause of itsChristmas them. Looking forward to your reads @Born.A.Reader love your list!
Finished The Secret Ingredient this morning. Planning on spending time with the other pictured books.
pickHaunting,atmospheric,1960s Florida low-lying coastal islands,bayou,wetlands,swamps,low lying brush. Here Faye Longchamp struggles daily to keep her Joyeuse Island,moldy, crumbling plantation, from the government for past due taxes.She digs on her land for artifacts to sell on the black market in hopes of staying afloat.In the process,she discovers a woman‘s skull.Rather than report it to authorities & face jail for her illegal activities, she ⬇️
pickWhat aroused my curiosity when I spotted this library book was that the heart of the story is based on a letter from Mary Magdalene.Familiar with the work of Elaine Pagles Gnostic gospels,this fictional spin intrigued me.The book‘s content regarding Egyptian archaeology during post World War II (1924) Great Britain colonial fascinated me as well.The novel is told by Mary Russell-in her perspective,as a foil to Holmes.The novel‘s political,⬇️
I had just purchased this tagged book for my brother when I read this in A Letter for Mary.As a very young precocious reader,my brother was wild for Tolkien & owned many first editions.He lost everything in a fire when wild fires in CA burned down his house,garage, brewery.His family got out;he suffered burns on his arms. Fortunately I had borrowed his letters from Father Christmas, so he has this original book.We sibs celebrate #Jólabókaflóðið
Planning to start this in January.Maybe a chapter per week? Does that sound doable? Rather than generating questions which is not a talent of mine,I thought anyone can post questions ideas,quotes,etcI am sure there will be much to question & research about Arendt‘ philosophy,her times, connections to our time.Thoughts? I know a few of you have started this month. Please keep posting! #adventuresinphilosophy #resistence #HannahArendt
#Two4Tuesday
1. My simple pleasure is starting my day with a cup of coffee & meditation/contemplation with daily book prompts about family,friends,myself,community.
2. Mary Russell is an unconventional woman for her times & has a wealth of intellectual curiosity.According to the author, this series is about her, with Holmes as a backdrop.
Tagging @Bookwormjillk @booklover3258 @Deblovestoread
Breakfast. Cranberry orange muffin to fit in with the season. My coffee is in my treasured Christmas NYC mug. We did not get there this year for this season, but plan to go in January to see an exhibit at the MET. I am home today because my cold is in my lungs (asthma) but with mighty necessary drugs (ugh! Hate prednisone) I should be feeling less wrecked tomorrow or Thursday. 🎄
Started this library book today. It‘s been some time since I have visited the world of Sherlock Holmes & Mary Russell. I am happy to be there. 🕵🏻♀️🕵🏻♂️🔎👀
Thank you so much Rachel for the books , warm socks- I have this niggling feeling that I left something out of the photo- I was chasing my kitties away- they LOVED your crocheted stocking- so I feel like something fell out of the picture- let me know. Apologies ! Your book choices were perfect, I am using your stocking as mine this year, & the socks are so cozy! I assume you made the colorful card? #SSS #StuffedStockingSwap
So many stunning holiday cards! Thanks you all so much- it has been a winter thrill to go to my mailbox across the street. #naturalitsywintetcardswap #LitsyHolidayCardSwap
I forgot to picture all the stickers & bookmarks that tumbled from the cards‘envelopes. Thanks you!
I could not find the litsy handle for Nicole Goodman, so thank you as well!
BarkingMadRead, Cuilin, Readergirl, TheBookHippie, Kshakal, Born.A.Reader, Deblovestoread, Librarybelle, Chrissyreadit, Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks, Kar2b, BookwormAHN, dabbe, bumpinthenight, Tkimsal, WildAlaskaBibliophile
My plans for #hyggehourreadthon tonight. I will probably start at 7 p.m. reading tagged book in my bed, while sipping a hot toddy & chewing on a ginger cookie. Not sure how much I will read… cozy visual from insta -Sweatpantsandcoffee.
Sunday morning coffee with a croissant & pastry from a local French/Vietnamese bakery. The bakery is a family affair, serving to die for Vietnamese coffee! #coffeeandbooks #coffeeandpastry
Finishing up my #LitsyHidayCardSwap with Mens UConn v Gonzaga basketball at Madison Square Garden airing in the background.Not quite Christmas Music, but a family event.🏀🎄
pickCentered around Queen Elizabeth‘s radio broadcast of Christmas messages over a 5 year period(1952-1957), this novel kept me company today while I nursed a cold.It is a festive holiday read,with in depth coverage of Sandringham‘s kitchens & the Queen‘s office & retreat.The story line of an impeded romance drives the plot.Olive Carter, single mom, typist for the BBC & aspiring reporter,& Jack Devereux,now chef on the royal staff, cross paths ⬇️
At my husband‘s behest, we visited a local small grocery that was serving samples of their Holiday menu. Yum! Everything from appetizers,fish,meats,veggies,sides, desserts. Such a fun & festive tradition. On the way, I read some of this book of historical fiction which I purchased previously at our local Indie bookstore. Very Christmasy day, chasing my cold away. #holidaybooks #Christmastraditions
Late posting. I just love this because I take the time to reflect back on the positive -which I especially needed this week-puts life in perspective.
-gorgeous sunrise this week
- the library‘s shelves for books on “hold”!
- my incredible team at work- all the love!
-always,Litsy
Tagging any litten who wants to join in sharing their joys!
This was my Friday night read but I fell asleep- not in response to the book! Nursing a cold. #NonfictionWinter #Litsolace
#bookreport
Hoping to catch up in AK this weekend. #KareninaWinter
Finished Whiteout- #dundaybuddyread
Starting ch. on HD #VirginiaBloomers
Starting CC #midwintersolace #NF
Finished Murder at CC BO #seasonalcozies
CETQ #Indiebookstore #Christmas
Reading Artifacts #readyourkindle
Starting Winter Hours #NF
Still Listening to DFTW #audiobook
#serieslove2024
#10BeforetheEnd
Just plan to read what i can this week.
After initially feeling totally unable to distinguish between some of the male characters, I am far enough along to feel as if the characters are within my grasp. Only in pg. 91. I have a free period at work(prep) & I have been rewarding myself with reading this text then while my brain is still working! I am beginning to enjoy this novel. #KareninaWinter
Catching up on #ChristmasCheer
Day 8-#Advent Day 9- #Santa Day 10-#Festive Day 11-#Gift (colorful ornament crafted by & gifted to me from @Cuilin ) Day 12-#CandyCane Day 13- my family
pickA wonderfully festive cozy to finish off our year of #seasonalcozies.Lindsey has remodeled an old lighthouse (which boasts a resident ghost) that guards over the shores of Lake Michigan,into both her home & a successful bakery. Since her family holidays in the past have been “synonymous with chaos”, she is determined to change that while creating a special a dinner for family & friends.In a sudden move,the local Christmas shop owner hosts a ⬇️
#Two4Tuesday
🎄My family‘s Christmas times on Cape Cod are joyful memories. I love the beach there any time of year!
🎄tagged book -beach
#weeklyforecast #hopefuls
#buddyreads & many different genres. Expect much of this reading to go into next week! #sundaybuddyread #KareninaWinter #VirginiaBloomberries #readyourkindle #midwintersolace #seasonalcozies #December #poetry #audiobook #10BeforetheEnd #serieslove2024
My #hyggehour tonight:
Catching up on Anna Karenina, read a lovely winter poem by Jean L. O‘Connor, in her book, A Cartography of Peace, drinking hot milk with cinnamon stick, no snack. Feel relaxed, calm, cozy. #hyggehourreadathon
My #jolabokaflodswap2024 went out today. #JS2024 Thanks for organizing this swap; I just love it! It makes me feel festive, cozy, & warm. #simplepleasures
Today I went Christmas book shopping at my local Indie bookstore, River Bend Bookshop, with my bookish neighbor. It‘s so exhilarating to be among books! I am proud of myself, I only bought 3 books(pictured),but I did indulge myself with the festive Christmas Bookshop ornament! I fell in love with it “at first sight.”
Row 1: buddy reads- finished section for White Out; started sections for the other two books
Row 2: at various stages in reading
Row 3: finished the first 2 books, reading poems at leisure; listening to audiobook.
#sundaybuddyread #KareninaWinter #VirginiaBloomberries #Midwintersolace #Nonfiction #poetry #historicalfiction #holidaybooks
#5JoysFriday
-Our first snowfall of the season! ❄️
-Picking up a book that came in at a local indie bookstore, River Bend Bookshop.📚
-Got my auld lang syne match😀📚
-at the Holy Cross v UConn women‘s basketball game last Tuesday with my husband, sister (HC grads like me), brother-in-law, & my UConn alum son. My sister took the photo.
Thanks for all the work matching us up @monalyisha ! This is my list from @Born.A.Reader -already thinking I need to read #12!
pickBand of Sisters,while it is historical fiction,is based on an archive of letters & journals the author discovered,by Unit members,housed at Smith College.These enterprising young women joined what became known as the Smith Unit.They traveled to the WWI French lines to offer food, basic healthcare,cows for milk & chickens for eggs, rebuilding of villages,plows for farming, schools for children. In doing so, they forged intimate relationships ⬇️
Thank you Christine! I really really needed to create this today. #Midwintersolace #Litsolace #mood #cozy #festive
I am forever grateful for the solace I get from this group. #Naturalitsy
I awoke to a snowy world! It‘s still coming down-we have a 2 hour delay at school. Just getting up to 4 inches. Our first snow! ❄️❄️
pick#5 & #7 in this highly acclaimed series.This Welch author‘s police procedurals combines startling plot twists,the inner lives of its eccentric characters,action, touches of humor,human pathos, & an underlying darkness,to creative an addictive,compelling series.Set in the wilds of Wales,GC involves a missing 6 yr old,with a tauntingly evil perpetrator.In BE,a overpowering putrid smell from an old mine shaft leads to the discovery of a murder⬇️
#coffeeandbooks
At home today with my books & coffee. Contemplating which book to pick up. I am behind in my buddy reads, so I hope to make a dent today.☕️📚
My December hopefuls.
#10BeforetheEnd #VirginiaBloomberries #KareninaWinter
#SundayBuddyRead ##MidWinterSolace #HolidayBooks #poetry
#NovemberStats
4-Non-fiction
6-Historical Mysteries
8-Mysteries
#NFNovember #AdventuresinPhilosophy #readyourkindle #serieslove2024
Escapism, escapism, this month.
Way behind in reviews!🤯
#20in4 #Readathon
Thanksgiving break & it‘s cold weather gave me lots of cozy reading time.
Listened to Don‘t Forget to Write 3 chs.;Band of Sisters
Take the Mic, 2 stories;A Cartography of Peace, 2 poems;read & finished Midnight at the Christmas Bookshop (ambivalent feelings about this book); Finished The Traitor Beside Her.
Thanks for relaunching this readathon @Andrew65 ! I ❤️the community feeling of knowing others are reading along with me!
