Longtime Littens know there have been two rounds of groups reading Agatha Christie‘s mysteries in pub order. The most recent round was amazingly led by @ferskner .

Here comes round 3! Ann is kindly fine with me starting a new round. We‘ll read in pub order, starting with the tagged in January. Read at your own pace. Discussion on the last Sunday of each month. Comment below to be added to the tag list! #ChristiesCapers #AgathaChristieClubR3

This was perfect for #CalmReadathon …the Emily Dickinson Museum hosted a virtual poetry reading this afternoon and invited Dickinson enthusiasts to read poems by her. Some chose to read original works inspired by Dickinson and others chose to read from other poets. They centered the poetry readings on uncertainty, refuge, and hope. A truly beautiful experience.

I‘m not much of a poetry reader, but I love Dickinson. Highly recommend her work.

This is a reread for me—my IRL book group is discussing it this week. There is a reason it is considered one of the best mysteries—I cannot say much without giving it away, but the way Christie constructs the murder and the ensuing investigation is brilliant. Lots of red herrings and misdirections, but if you use your little grey cells, you can figure it out. Absolutely brilliant. #192025 #1926

@Bookwormjillk and @dabbe : here are some updated pictures!

My library is still in a transition phase. I have stacks of books in the center of the room as I shuffle books around—I‘m slowly adding shelves and bookcases throughout my house, so it‘s a constant moving of authors and subjects from one area to another. I moved into my house 10 years ago, and I‘m still organizing! 😂 I own thousands of books (not an exaggeration), so it takes time.

Voting for next year's #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead list is now open! It's a great list, and I think it will be hard to choose favorites!

Please follow this link to vote: https://forms.gle/C6y6bxkEhaSrTsGd8

If you would like to vote, select your top 5 choices from the list (links for each book included).

Voting is open through Thursday, November 21st.

The form also includes a space to let me know if you wish to be on the 2025 tag list. Thanks!!

Here we go! #HashtagBrigade

#LiteraryCrew : Our next #buddyread title is this nonfiction book by de Courcy—perfect for #NFNovember ! Discussion will take place on November 30th.

All are welcome to join! This is a low key buddy read. I post periodic checkins during the month, along with the discussion questions on the last of the month. Please let me know if you wish to be added or removed from the tag list.

Thanks for the 2025 suggestions! I‘ll get voting ready very soon!

We‘re two weeks away from the next #NancyDrewBR discussion! What is the mystery of the ivory charm? How will Nancy solve the mystery? Let‘s find out, #LittenDetectives ! Discussion on the 15th.

My November #BookSpinBingo list!

Also, can someone tell me how it‘s November already? I feel like I blinked and October disappeared.

It is time for our #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead discussion! I have 8 questions as spoilers—you can find these either through my feed, the book‘s feed, or by searching the group‘s hashtag. Feel free to answer whenever!

Thanks for reading with me! Next month is Anne de Courcy‘s The Fishing Fleet (I‘ll post a reminder tomorrow), and don‘t forget today is the last day for 2025 group read suggestions!

Discussion tomorrow! And, tomorrow is the last day to suggest a title for 2025. Link in the comments. #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead

#LitsyLove mail has to be the best mail! @kspenmoll —thank you so much for the books and tote! You are so kind and thoughtful and know exactly when I need a little pick me up! I‘m so glad we got to know each other through Litsy!!! ❤️

Another great entry in the series! Eve really battled her emotions in this one, and the whole plot line was very dark and very sinister. On to the next! #InDeathLongReadalong

Jessica is invite to Mexico to spend some time with friends. The friends didn‘t get the memo that wherever Jessica goes murder follows (and I say that with lots of love because I adore Murder, She Wrote). Jessica has to sift through the clues to find the killer (and a kidnapper too). Fast read. I loved the cultural references in this one…a quick lesson in rural Mexico. #192025 #2005

#UnpopularOpinion : I had to bail on this about halfway through. Not because of the lite horror…I was fine with that. I could not stand Naomi. She grated on me, and maybe that‘s because I am more of a Sloane and am not a free spirit. But, I decided to end listening to this when Naomi did one more reckless thing.

I can see why there are raves about this book and the discussion of the bond of female friendship. It‘s just not for me.

November‘s #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead is a first: a nonfiction! This is an account of the women who left Britain in search of husbands and adventure in India in the late 19th century.

Read at your own pace. I will post periodic checkins throughout the month. Discussion questions will be posted November 30th. Please let me know if you wish to be added or removed from the tag list!

And don‘t forget to submit title suggestions for next year!

This was a different type of mystery, with elements that confused me (though I‘ve been reading this for a few months with breaks, so I may have forgotten why certain things happen). Truelove reminds me of Amelia Peabody, though I like Peabody a bit more. The ghost of Queen Victoria speaking to Truelove was odd. So-so book for me.

A good, witchy YA book that looks at right and wrong, duty and self-choice, and love and obligation. This took me through the emotions. Good read and good choice for #SundayBuddyRead !

Last week was a good reading week, with 5 books completed. We Solve Murders was hilarious, and I was pleasantly surprised by Mystery in Rocky Mountain National Park.

This week, I‘m still playing catchup with some buddy read titles. We‘ll see what else the week brings!

Happy Reading!

I felt slightly underwhelmed with this one, and maybe it‘s because shorter stories usually seem lacking to me. Poor Molly does not pick up on the clues that lead to the unveiling. But, fear not…the next in the series comes out in Spring 2025!

#5JoysFriday

1. My boys…recent cuddle session on the bed with me!
2. A Friday night with my mom at a cooking class—our first one since COVID! Lots of yummy demonstration vegetarian foods.
3. Cozy mystery fete on Saturday with great authors and books.
4. Cooler days—hooray for Fall!
5. A return client asking me for more work! Things are really slow go, so this has been a nice confidence boost!

Thanks for the tag, @DebinHawaii !

We‘re a little less than 2 weeks away from our next #LiteraryCrew discussion! Anything you share so far?

Also, don‘t forget to offer book suggestions for next year! The link to submit titles will be live through October 31st: https://forms.gle/xNTBNFJb9ih2RDCF6

Discussion October 31st!

#BuddyRead

I‘m giving this a pick, especially as there are worse (in my opinion) in the series. I got confused by one thread running through the book regarding a historical crime. Agatha is as irascible as ever. I am happy Penelope Keith is back as the voice actress.

#LittenDetectives : Our next Nancy Drew adventure involves an ivory charm (imagine that)!

Thankfully, both versions are similar with a few changes, not like the vastly different plot lines in the last two books!

Discussion will take place on November 15th. Everyone is welcome to join! Please let me know if you wish to be added or removed from the tag list! #NancyDrewBR

This is a good start to a series for middle grade kids who like mysteries and the outdoors. It‘s also a good book that showcases the beauty of US national parks and provides tips on how to have a safe, fun visit.

It was a fast read, but after reading Nancy and now this, I think I‘m ready for more adult-level mysteries! 😂

#LittenDetectives : I finally managed to post 5 questions! I normally use the Litsy website to do these, but the site was causing me major issues this morning. Yikes!

Please find the questions on the book‘s feed, my feed, or by searching #NancyDrewBR .

Next month‘s book is The Mystery of the Ivory Charm, and it appears that both editions are similar in plot.

I will post next month‘s info tomorrow!

I missed Carson Drew and Hannah in this one! Nancy is in search of a hidden treasure in an oak in Illinois that NYC detectives (yeah, kind of a weird plot line) could not find. There‘s a goat, talk of pirates and ghosts, an archaeological dig of Native American burial mounds, and a shady guy who is out to get Nancy. Not the strongest in the series, but a breeze to read. Discussion tomorrow! #NancyDrewBR

What a delight, and the perfect book for me at this time! Murder, mayhem, with a bunch of humor—I found myself laughing out loud throughout the book. Quirky characters in impossible situations, but so very detailed. I did guess part of the reveal at least headway through the book, but it did not take away from the enjoyment.

I‘m upset I‘ve yet to read Osman‘s other series…I need to bump them up my to read list!

Last week was another week of lots of reading for #buddyread groups but not many completed books. Death by the Dozen was a fun listen while doing housework.

This week is another IRL book club meeting—let‘s hope I can read the book in time—and the #NancyDrewBR .

Happy Reading!

I think I‘m staying for the series just for the cupcakes! Mel and Angie are in a baking competition, and so is their horrible competitor Olivia. A judge, Mel‘s friend and mentor, is found dead at the competition, and Mel feels she must find out how they died and why. The reveal at the end was well crafted. And a kitten is introduced in the series, so that made me happy! 😂

Mel‘s wishy-washy feelings made me eye roll!

#BBRC #Adult #ShortAudiobook

Thanks to those who have suggested titles for next year's #LiteraryCrew !

I created a form for easy submission of title suggestions. I'll keep the form open through October 31st, and then the voting round will take place.

Here is the link: https://forms.gle/xNTBNFJb9ih2RDCF6

I look forward to your suggestions for next year's #BuddyRead titles!

I finally took the thirty seconds to generate my end-of-month stats on Storygraph! 14 books completed, and my highlight title is The Women Who Ran Fifth Avenue by Julie Satow.

I also surpassed my GR goal in September!

Last week was not a big reading week. While I made some progress in #buddyread titles for September, I managed to only complete one book (not a buddy read).

This week is hopefully catching up on October buddy reads, finish other books started, and moving forward. I need a day of reading! 😂

Happy Reading!

If someone tells you to “go to Hell,” you can with this book. Engelhaupt writes half guidebook/half history that explores locations throughout the world that either takes visitors into the underworld or can be characterized as “hell on Earth.” It‘s a fascinating look at creepy, supernatural, and toxic places.

I‘d also include Centralia in Pennsylvania as a location—fire under this once large mining town sends steam and toxins in the air.

We‘re reading the amazing Kate Atkinson this month for #LiteraryCrew ! I‘ll post periodic checkins, with discussion on the 31st! #BuddyRead

#LittenDetectives : 2 weeks until our next #NancyDrewBR discussion! What will Nancy find in the hollow oak? Whether in Canada or at a dig site in the states, you just know Nancy will run into trouble (and possible head ouchies).

Discussion on the 15th!

My edition for this month‘s #PemberLittens #HashtagBrigade was a purchase I made through Book Outlet several years ago. I really like the cover!

About to dive into Chapter 1. I‘m also doing Dracula Daily, which is Dracula deconstructed by date, so this will be fun!