#christiescapers #serieslove2025

This was my first read and introduction to Tommy and Tuppence. I enjoyed the mystery and the two young detectives even though it was a bit contrived and ridiculous but I found it fun and engaging. I would definitely read another book in this series.

February #bookspin pick

January #wrapup

2025 is off to a strong reading start despite the fact that I didn‘t complete any books for challenges. Lots of clunkers and mediocre reads this month but my favorites were Lula Dean, Twelve Dancing Princesses and Agatha Christie. Animal Albums for children was adorable, make sure to listen to the songs!

February #bookspin

Nothing like waiting until the last minute!

January #bookspin

Ugh this was a bore. I couldn‘t connect with the dual time plot line about a convent of witches or with any of the one dimensional characters in this one. I would have bailed but it was a short one and I didn‘t want to start the year on a bail.

#childrensclassicread2025

First time reading this fairy tale. I didn‘t get to Grimms original tale but I read these two, the tagged one the better of the two as it felt more in the spirit of a Grimms tale. I enjoyed the illustrations more in the non tagged book but the tale was very simplistic and more cutesy.

#ChristiesCapers #serieslove2025

A younger man marries an older wealthy woman and she ends up dead. There is a cast of characters that all seem suspicious at one time or another. My first time reading this and I quite enjoyed getting to know the quirky Poirot.

#SadieScarlett

It‘s time for Sadie‘s annual birthday Litsy post! Can‘t believe my lil sweet pup is 9 years old. She‘s been the best reading buddy and friend that a girl could ask for.

Treated myself to some bookish gifts with my Christmas gift cards. My niece and I love to play memory and I hope to beat her winning streak with this literary version.

#bookspin yearly #wrapup2024

Not my greatest bookspin year but 8/12 books not too bad. My favorite out of this bunch was Heidi and The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store.

My Goodreads year end #wrapup2024 I didn‘t read as much as I usually do, I hit some book slumps this year but overall I‘m glad I just kept going. Stand outs of the year are Rebecca, The God of the Woods, Margo‘s Got Money Troubles and There There.

Oh my goodness! Thank you so much Lisa for the wonderful #spookoween prize package. I love everything and can‘t wait to use it all!

#AllergictoChunksters 2025

I don‘t have too many chunksters on my tbr but I pulled these 5 titles, titles I‘ve been most wanting to read, with 500 or more pages to be read this year. I hope to average one book a quarter. Wish me luck!

January #bookspin pick. Here‘s to hoping to a more successful year of reading down both my physical and digital tbr‘s.

New year and new reading challenges. Looking forward to participating in challenges I‘ve done before like #bookspin #serieslove2025 and Goodreads. But also looking forward to new challenges like #allergictochunksters and a new buddy read #ChrisitesCapers It‘s going to be another great reading year on Litsy!

What a bummer @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks ! I blurred our addresses but this was the Christmas card I sent you. It was sent back to me because someone opened it and took out the card. Anyway, Merry Christmas to you and yours. Hope you had a wonderful holiday.

Looking forward to another fantastic year of fun doing #bookspin. Thanks for hosting another year @TheAromaofBooks

I completed December #bookspin in the nick of time last night. Robert‘s is a favorite Christmas author and each year I look forward to her books. I enjoyed this for what it was, a mindless and fluffy Christmas read that was entirely predictable. Not quite as good as other books I‘ve read by her.

December #serieslove2024 #wrapup

Only read one book in December for series love but I enjoyed it.

December #wrapup.

December was so busy I‘m surprised by how much I read! Great end to the reading year.

May everyone have a wonderful new year of reading!

Merry Christmas Litsy friends! Every year I do a dessert buffet and I give my guests festive take home containers to fill up with their favorite cookies and treats. This was last years buffet as I still have two more recipes to go to complete the buffet. I‘m a bit behind schedule but wanted to wish everyone a happy holiday and happy reading! 🎄📚

#hyggehourreadathon

Had my hygge hour this morning at the beach. Catching up on an old issue of Oh Reader and read the tagged book for the first time, it was cute! I also did some retail therapy and bought The Summer Book and The Mysterious Affair at Styles for January‘s Agatha Christie buddy read.

#Serieslove2024

I‘m a fan of this cozy library series so naturally I enjoyed this one. A writer in residence is the prime suspect in a murder and Lindsey the librarian is on the trail for clues.

#Two4Tuesday

1. Snuggles with my pup
2. Hmmm… not really loving my current read, the tagged book, or the mc. She‘s annoying!

#hyggehourreadathon #sadiescarlett

Finally a relaxing evening at home watching Christmas movies and writing out Christmas cards. Gonna end the night in bed with the tagged book and my sweet girl. She‘s anxious to go get cozy.

December #bookspon pick something light and fluffy for the busy season.

November #SeriesLove2024

Only got to one series read for the month. I liked this installment better than the previous one but every month I look forward to reading these.

November #wrapup

Another great reading month. Rewitched was a real clunker and There There was the stand out. Like Water for Chocolate was a favorite reread

December #bookspin

Filled my list with lots of short holiday stories in hopes of completing this month‘s pick.

November #bookspin #childrensclassicread2024

Yay! I actually completed this months pick! A cute story of life lessons as they are learned through fuzzy woodland animals.

Took #hyggehourreadathon outside this afternoon. Beautiful fall day for our walk. Rereading an old favorite despite the pile of books I‘m currently in the middle of.

#WondrousWednesday

1. Any scenario is great but a quiet comfy space is always good.

2. I just borrowed a nice stack from the library with two books I‘ve been looking forward to. All the Colors of the Dark and the tagged title.

Sorry I‘m late but thanks for the tag! @Sace

With all my catch up posting last night I almost forgot #hyggehourreadathon I got the Thanksgiving decorations up, made a pot roast for Sunday family dinner and we tried out a new card game. I was so tired that when all was said and done I maybe read 3 pages in this months book club pick.

October #wrapup #spookoween #31by31 #witchathon

Had so much during Litsy spooky time with all the marathons. I read 4 books, one of them was witchy, 2 comics, 1 children‘s picture book, and 1 middle grade fiction with over 32 hours of reading time for the month. Thank you to all the wonderful Littens for hosting these events @TEArificbooks @TheSpineView @Catsandbooks

October #SeriesLove2024 wrap up.

November #bookspin #childrensclassicread2024

I‘ve been crap at reading my bookspin picks this year but every month I have the best intentions!

November #bookspin

Nothing like waiting until the last minute!

#sadiescarlett

A little late but a belated Happy Halloween from me and my pup. 🎃

#spookoween #31by31

Can‘t believe I waited so long to read this one, I really enjoyed it and was fascinated by all the research the author put into this on the suspect, the fire that consumed Central Library in Los Angeles, libraries and librarians. If you love books and libraries you will love this one. Also, made my goal of reading 31 hours this month!

#31by31 #spookoween #serieslove2024

For me Saga never gets old and I look forward to each and every issue. I don‘t like these later issues as much as the earlier ones but still a good read. Loved the flashback to Alana‘s teen years as Hazel and Squire navigate their teen years.

#spookoweeen #31by31

Inching closer to my 31 hour goal. Enjoyed this spooky read. Loved the illustrations.

#spookoween #31by31 #witchathon

Finally, first witchy book completed. This one took me a long time to get through as I found it to be slow. It was cute, cozy and had fun characters but it took too long for the story to get going.

#middlegrademonday

Not your typical ghost story but such a good book.

#spookoween #NDBuddyread #serieslove2024 #31by31

A little late finishing this one for the buddy read. This installment felt light on danger and suspense but had plenty of car accidents! I‘ve enjoyed my time getting to know Nancy and the gang but this will be my last book in the series. I promised myself to do one year of books and goal completed. Thank you so much for hosting @Librarybelle I‘ve really enjoyed our discussions.

#hyggehourreadathon #sadiescarlett

Having a hygge kind of day as this evening I hope to watch the Dodgers move on to the World Series. Spending cozy time with my pup, trying out the viral Dubai pistachio chocolate bar, doing paint by sticker (so addictive!) and as always catching up on my books with a cup of coffee.

I‘m finally getting caught up on my reading and readathons! First book of #spookoween completed and nearly 14 hours reading time towards my monthly goal of 31 hours for #31by31

I give this book a soft pick as it was light on plot and sadly a bit dull. It tells the tale of a young girl that binds books in Oxford England during WW1 as she dreams of attending university.

#MiddleGradeMonday.

Loved this book when I read it. Aven Green was born without arms but she likes to tell people an alligator ate them. Great story about perseverance.

September #wrapup

Had another great reading month. Hard to choose a favorite as they were all good, highlights were Margo, Heaven and Earth and God of the Woods.