This book is told in alternating POVs. If you‘ve read a thriller/mystery before you will quickly figure out what‘s going on. There‘s still so much book left. It drags on. The reveal, that confirms you were right all along, doesn‘t come until near the end. A 4th POV, introduced in the last 30 pages or so, adds more interest, however it‘s too little too late to make this a pick.

Enjoying this cozy mystery series set in a lighthouse library. Easy, entertaining listen while I finish my cross stitch ornaments.

Hope everyone in the US has a Thanksgiving full of love and yummy food. Good luck to everyone with challenging relatives. 😃

#CozyMystery #CrossStitchersOfLitsy #Audiostitching

I‘m not a violent person. I have never wanted to punch someone in the face so hard and he‘s not even a real person. Excellent, terrifying (because it‘s horrifyingly plausible), extremely well researched, rollercoaster, heart wrenching, pulse quickening, stay up late, dark and twisty, read. Can‘t wait for the next one! Thank you Littens for introducing me to Karin Slaughter! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Fellow cross stitchers- Look at these great bookish needle minders!
#StitchersOfLitsy

https://bookriot.com/2019/03/15/bookish-needle-minders/

That awful feeling when you wake up to this notice on your library account. They put this block on because the paperback book I returned had water damage on it. It had water damage when I checked it out from the library. I guess they didn‘t notice it when the last person returned it. They were really nice about it & removed the block. I would have bought a new book if I damaged it. Crisis averted! I know you Littens would understand my panic.

There are some great patterns listed in this article!

Enjoy my fellow Litsy cross stitchers.

http://bit.ly/2Qhfxi7

The tagged book is my current brain candy cozy mystery and has nothing to do with cross stitching. 😃

#crossstitch #stitchersoflitsy

I made it to the library today to return my books on time and miraculously I didn‘t check out any more.

I stopped at Sonic for tater tots on the way home. Does anybody else get tater tots and NOT think of @MrBook ? 😀

I started cross stitching several months ago and I love it. It‘s so relaxing. I am doing some audiostitching today with the tagged book. This is the 4th book in the series and they changed the narrator. I was used to all of the characters‘ voices and now they‘re all different. Oh well, a small thing in the grand scheme of things.

YES! 509 pages of Tana French‘s fabulousness is all mine! Thanks to my fantastic library and my persistence I was number 1 on the list. Yay! #LitsyLovesLibraries

PS- I know I have been away from Litsy for a while. Having several chronic illnesses sucks more some days or months than others. Looking forward to catching up with all of you Littens in this wonderful community! ❤️🤓📚

Here is some information that I was very happy to hear about LibraryThing‘s acquisition of Litsy.

My main concern is that Litsy maintains its welcoming, supportive, nice community. ❤️🤞🏻

Library book haul! I can‘t wait to read these. The covers are pretty.

@ChrisBohjalian - This is my first book of yours and I have a feeling that it won‘t be the last.

#LitsyLovesLibraries #LitsyMadeMeReadIt

Thank you @Martta ! Nordic thrillers are my number one favorite genre to read! I love the cute bookmarks that let you mark the line where you left off and the adorable notebook. Thank you for taking the time to do this and ship all the way to Texas from Finland! 🇫🇮 #CupidGoesPostal

Thank you @BookBabe @MrBook @Avanders for coordinating this swap. It was my first and it was so much fun!

Happy Valentine‘s Day! ❤️📚😊

This Rear Window type mystery/thriller story is interesting. It‘s a quick and easy read. The main character was irritating and annoying. She made bad decision after bad decision with awful consequences. I almost bailed because of her. The twists were okay, nothing hugely shocking for this type of book. It was just ok for me.

My libraries are awesome! I get to be the first person from my favorite library to read Force of Nature.

Litsy made me get Fire and Fury and The Woman in the Window.

#LitsyLovesLibraries

@Beckykearns This package is on its way to you! I hope you like everything. 🤞🏻

#CupidGoesPostal

Thank you @Martta for my #CupidGoesPostal package! I can‘t wait to open it!

1. Tea or cocoa
2. My husband is awesome everyday. Good reminder to say thank you.
3. Bookmarks
4. No scented candles please- asthma
5. Love chocolate and also cinnamon chewy candy.
6. Purple,green, and black are my fave colors
7. Fuzzy
8. Bath bombs
9. Yes to any type
10. No I don‘t own or re-read books
11. Goodreads definitely- same as Litsy handle
12. No 🤣
#cupidgoespostal #thisorthat #cupidgoespostalthisorthat

Thanks for sharing the #Litsyswapguidelines @LitsySwaps and @MrBook and @Tiffy_Reads a friendly reminder for everyone who is participating in swaps. 😀🙌🏼

Thank you to all of the wonderful swap hosts for taking the time to manage these!

I saw this on FB and I had to share. We have so many lovely librarians on Litsy.

https://www.facebook.com/Goodreads/posts/10156113694687028

My friend is trying to find the name of this book. I told her I would ask you super smart Littens.

Please see her description below and post if you know the answer.

Can anyone tell me the name of a book I read in college for a “middle school” English class. It was about a red headed boy who could see in color. And they killed twin children. The red headed boy kidnapped an infant twin child. It was also a movie. Thanks!

Thank you fabulous Littens for making this a great book year for me. 😊❤️📚

I used three libraries this year and that is also thanks to y‘all.

This is a wonderful community!

#LitsyLovesLibraries

Announcement!!!

The legendary @BookishMarginalia has asked @Avanders , @BookBabe,& @MrBook to run this year's #CupidGoesPostal #ValentinesBookExchange, as recovery efforts continue in PR.

This will follow in the same vein as #SecretSantaGoesPostal. Sign-ups are now open through midnight Saturday, January 6th.

You can register here:
❤️ https://goo.gl/forms/287RwSYgcxUeK7tM2 ❤️

Here we go again! 🎉🎉🎉 (Use this book to tag all related posts.)

Happy Black Friday Littens! If you‘re shopping for books or anything else online,don‘t forget to make money by using ebates. I just realized they have a ton of bookstores on there, so I wanted to make sure and share with y‘all.

If you don‘t know what ebates is, it is a site that pays you cash back on your purchases. You get a check every 3 months. I‘ve used it for years and it is awesome! More $ for more 📚!

ebates.com/r/MELANI1500

How awesome do @BookBabe 's beautiful bookmarks look with this wonderful book?!

If you could use some more bookmarks, you should check out her site http://www.bookishart.com.

They are sturdy without being too thick or heavy. The beautiful artwork is on both sides. You can request with a tassel or no tassel. I asked for half with a tassel and half without and that's what I got.

I have been waiting for this book! Nobody does dark and twisty like Karin Slaughter. I was so happy to see the email from my fabulous library that this was waiting for me today on pub day. #LitsyLovesLibraries

Thank you @penguinrandomhouse for this ARC of Genuine Fraud. I can't wait to read it! #surprisebookmail

1. I have flown over 1 million miles.
2. My makeup collection is large.
3. I walked a full marathon.
4. I have CVID (common variable immune deficiency). Bad name for a rare disease.
5. I am 43.
6. I love chocolate.
7. I was 34 when I graduated from college.
8. My husband and I have been married for 13 years.
9. I am named after folk singer Melanie.
10. I can't sing.
11. I am hypermobile.
#20factsaboutme

Saw this post on Heather Gudenkauf's FB page:
Thinking about reading NOT A SOUND for your book club? Get your discussion guide right here! Contact me at heather@heathergudenkauf.com if you would like me to join your meeting via Skype. http://www.heathergudenkauf.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Book-Club-Kit-for-Not...

I finished both of these today! I only know about this book and this yummy ice cream because of Litsy. Thanks Littens!

PS When my husband asked me yesterday if I wanted anything special from the grocery store, I immediately said this ice cream I learned about on Litsy. 🍦📚❤️

Library haul! This ought to keep me busy for a little while. Some were on my TBR and some I just picked randomly from the new section. #LitsyLovesLibraries

Here is my list of print book holds. I need to go pick up the top one. I use two other libraries for my e-books. Thanks @steverogers for suggesting this. It's been interesting to see everyone's lists.

Here is a great list of recent books that Stephen King recommends:

https://media.bookbub.com/blog/2017/02/28/new-books-recommended-by-stephen-king/...

Sorry for potentially adding to your Litsynormous TBR list. 🤣 #blameitonStephenKing

Here's an interview with Louise Penny on today's CBS Sunday Morning:

http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/the-world-of-mystery-author-louise-penny/

Ok folks, I know a jumper is a sweater. What is a toning jumper? I have searched all over the interwebs and I can't find an answer. I am thinking it is what we would call in the US a hoodie or a fleece.

I know some smart person here on Litsy will know. Thank you!

PS- This book is really good so far!

I was first on the hold list at my fabulous library. Yay! I've been looking forward to reading this for months. #LitsyLovesLibraries

I love my library! I made a purchase request for these 4 books. They bought them all and put me at the top of the hold list. #litsyloveslibraries #librariesrock

The opening pages sucked me in and kept me reading quickly. I finished the book in two sittings.

Amelia is an ER nurse surrounded by a constant
cacophony of sounds and then in a violent instant, she's enveloped in silence.

Amelia made some bad choices trying to deal with the aftermath of this incident that took her hearing. She ended up losing her marriage, her profession, and her relationship with her daughter. Continued below 👇🏻

I love being the first person to read a brand new book from the library! She's a favorite author of mine and I have been waiting for this one.

I promise to take good care of it. ❤️📚

#lovemylibrary

Hello Littens who have already read this book. I have a question for you.

I'm 14% in so far, do these two main characters get smarter as the book goes on?

More details in the spoiler comment below.

Best library haul ever!

CBS Sunday Morning had a nice interview with David Grann on today's episode.

https://www.google.com/amp/www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/killers-of-the-flower-moon-r...

This is available on NetGalley as a Read Now.

I absolutely loved the first book, The Butterfly Garden. It was a 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟read.

TW- sexual assault and violence

My fabulous friend Erica sent me this signed book she got at the San Antonio Book Festival! I can't wait to read it! #bestbookmailever

Hello Litsy Family! I saw this bitmoji and thought of this wonderful Litsy community. Happy Friday!

I loved The Secret History. I'm halfway through this book and I'm frustrated by the frequent negative use of the word gay.

The N word has appeared once so far and so has retard.

I enjoy following Theo's story. I don't understand the need for this type of negativity. I do understand his negativity towards people who have treated him poorly. There's no need for this other crap.

A woman need not cook, wash, or clean for a man (or a woman) OUT of prison either!

Parents do NOT babysit their own children. It's called parenting.

This really bugs me. And I'm not a parent.

Do you ever wish you could find a cozy set in a certain state? Or about fishing, fashion, tea, or some other theme? Heard about one and can't remember the title or author?

Then I have found the site for you! It's all about cozies and lists them by state, by theme, and more.

http://www.cozy-mystery.com/cozy-mysteries-by-themes.html

Love Hate Fear Oppression Resistance Laughter Tears Strength Perseverance Bravery Racism Belonging Outsider Overcome Faith Privilege Poverty Mother Son Brother Family Empowering Inspiring Empathy Humanity Eye-Opening

5🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

The audiobook is read by Trevor Noah and he tells his story with love, honesty, humor, and self-awareness. Go listen to this book!

I surpassed my goal of 60 books this year. Thanks to this fabulous Litsy community!