@LitsyEvents @AllDebooks
It's almost time for #yuletidereads . A TBR busting challenge targeted at whatever makes your season bright. This year's categories are; yule log, 12 days of Xmas, on a holiday, holiday hijinks, TBR and, Hallmark countdown to Christmas. See comments for descriptions.

Here is the link on storygraph

https://app.thestorygraph.com/reading_challenges/d7a6f462-6d47-4b5b-b460-ee1fce1...

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I smelled snow Friday night and I was right! First snow of the year today. #canadianwinter

#SeasonalSpiritShare @dabbe
Christmas music, crafting in front of the fireplace channel, reading, and holiday decor.

Canada Post strike as of today November 25th. Purolator is owned by Canada Post and will not be receiving anything originally sent through Canada Post. #mailstrike #litsyswaps

#tlt dessert edition

My personal favorites are sweet and spicy cornbread, Apple cinnamon bread pudding, and rhubarb or fresh blueberry pie.

Canada Post has issued a lockout notice in response to the union strike notice. Be aware and make alternate arrangements for any swap parcels not already sent. If you are using your home postal service it will automatically involve Canada Post if recipient is Canadian. While no work stoppage has occurred yet it likely will soon. #swaps #litsyswaps

#tlt
The tagged, though I have only seen the movie. Also skipping christmas by John Grisham, and the gift of the Maji by O. Henry. Also the book of joy by Desmond Tutu and the Dalai Lama. Not technically Christmas but definitely worth a listen. I recommend the Libby audiobook.

I want to remind everyone at this time about special ballots and mail ins. These are never counted right away. Especially important for Pennsylvania and Michigan these two states are razor thin. And some of the states haven't finished their counts yet.
#uselection #americavotes

Sunsets
Stubborn, dramatic, fae.
#two4tuesday

#wondrouswednesday
Scenarios: cozy blankets, tea, comfy armchair/papasan chair. Or alternatively in front of a fireplace (real or on screen).

I anticipate actually finishing the tagged book this month.

A little over half finished now, I might actually finish this reread before it has to go back to the library again!

#yuletidereads is just around the corner! Link to storgraph tracker will be provided closer to the date. Running from December 21 through March 20. This year there will be a bonus category! Hallmark movies countdown to Christmas. @LitsyEvents

Had this one and the following: broomstick with stars and lightning bolt, owl, ennui, two constellation pumpkins, the word spooky, and the sorting hat. Got maybe 20 trick or treaters. Closed up by 7:30pm. #halloweenspirit

#DaysDevotedTo #Authors
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Tess Gerritsen, Amber Tamblyn, and Kathy Reichs. Clockwise from top left.

I'm noticing that when I search a tag or click a tag in mobile that sometimes posts are showing up that are not actually tagged with that tag. Anyone else noticing that at all?

I've seen that Canada Post workers have voted in favor of possible strike action. No notice is issued yet. Word to the wise for those participating in swaps.

#littensofcanada #canada #litsy #swaps

Blessed Samhain to everyone who observes. Happy Halloween to everyone who does that.
#samhain #halloween

#tlt 10/100 for this one. Though there are some I'm not quite sure if I should have added as the title of a book and a movie don't always match

Both
Make but I will buy certain components.
Both
Owl, I have history with bats.
Mummy
Neither, fun Halloween movies.
BOTH and Halloweentown tied for top billing.
Both
Depends on what's in the brew.
Carve
Neither
#wondrouswednesday

Finito! First two sudoku puzzles in years last touched in 2018, and 2019, respectively. #winning #sudoku

Just curious. What holidays are observed this time of year where you are?
In Canada we observe thanksgiving, halloween, Christmas, new years.

I personally also observe yule and the solstices.
#curiosity #poll #fun

#tlt
20/100 this time.
Most memorable were raiders, star wars and clockwork orange. For very different reasons. I'm finally able to not see content from the latter when closing my eyes. It was so aweful.

#two4tuesday The tagged for recommendation. Freestone peaches and raspberries.

#saturdaychatterday Just got home from a 13 hour shift for my province's election. Owwww. Why they couldn't provide more suitable seating is beyond me.

#5joysfriday
Am working my province's election this weekend.
Heir of fire is waiting for pickup at library.
Just started a new historical fiction.
Watched NCIS premiere and latest Grey's.
Bluesky is getting more lively.

8/100 this time. There are few that look interesting, I always meant to watch seven.
#tlt

Candy is bought. The stuff I got smells so artificial I haven't been tempted even once. Certified peanut free though.

Book: Queen princess historical
#two4tuesday

Neither, but I do pick ornamental corn as decor in my home.
Both.
Nature walk hands down.
Bonfire 🔥
Depends on mood.
Neither, too sweet.
Both.
Apple cinnamon.
#wondrouswednesday

Ten pumpkins this year. Started with four then went back for more. My local pumpkin patch is super affordable. #halloween #autumn

Georgia is a urologist in the south. She is fiercely independent, a fact her bosses hate, and her best friend Jonah loves. When one of their careers is on the line Georgia struggles with making the right decisions...

This one sucked me in right away, the characters feel so alive. It also gives voice to some very serious subject matter. Themes include suicide attempt, addiction, discrimination, and sexual harrassment.

Ouch! Only six of them this time #tlt
I've seen the Antonio Banderas zorro, and modern versions of a few more. Here's hoping for a better score next batch.

#wondrouswednesday
Cocoa, green, funny.
Both, both, gloves inside mittens or just gloves, low key

#wondrouswednesday

...for comfy sweaters.
The movie practical magic plus the lighting from the care of magical creatures lesson in Harry Potter. Soups, stews, chillis,baked goods.

#tlt my score for this go round. Unfortunately they didn't have modern versions of Monte Cristo or Don Juan.

Had to send the tagged back (hold request filler) jumping back into antidote for everything.

Also happy spooky season everyone!

How is everybody in #NorthCarolina faring? I hear the hurricane has gotten pretty nasty. #litsywellnesscheck #litsy

#tlt 32/211 for that one.

#whatsnewwednesday
The #autumncomfortswap will definitely be back next year! Just decided this.

Also new is I received a review copy of Istanbul crossing.

#autumncomfortswap @maich @LapReader hopefully your packages arrive soon!

#firstlinefridays
"Gods, it was boiling in this useless excuse for a kingdom."

@julieclair @Avanders @maich @Chrissyreadit @JessieKB @Captivatedbybooks @Kshakal @TheBookHippie @LapReader @KadaGul @Ke633
Opening day is just around the corner! I know there are still a few stray packages out there hopefully they arrive soon. #autumncomfortswap #solstice #swaps #litsy

16/50 for this one. It would be higher if the list had contemporary versions of some of these. #tlt

Paper is king and queen. I do like nonfiction audiobooks, if it's fiction I need it to be something really familiar like Harry Potter or princess diaries. Most read genre is: thriller/romance. For all time it's YA. #wondrouswednesday

Setting aside Antidote for the time being and picking this up. Hoping to finish it before it has to go back to the library.

#sundayfunday
I can only keep so much fiction in my mind. I can either read one fiction and watch a few shows or read more fiction and watch lots of HGTV or magnolia network for a while. At the same time I'm listening to audiobooks, always nonfiction. Or podcasts.

Decided to check my progress on my reading challenges. I am 70% finished with the OWLS. Only 6% on read around the world. 25% on #fourfoursin24. And 25% on my own #ssrc #summersolsticereadingchallenge.

#5joysfriday
It is finally cooling off!

Went on a drive out of town.

I have a job interview scheduled for this coming week.

I'm going to watch the uglies movie 🍿

My tropical grass is thriving. Can't wait to see if it can survive the winter.

The tagged book is one of the few horrors I have read. When I did read horror it was by Robin Cook. Brain is quite a wild ride.

For thrillers I recommend Tess Gerritsen, Kathy Reichs, Dan Brown.

I also highly recommend any man by Amber Tamblyn.

I will never stop recommending if we were villains by m. l. rio or the 7.5 deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle. #tlt

@julieclair @Avanders @maich @Chrissyreadit @JessieKB @Captivatedbybooks @Kshakal @TheBookHippie @LapReader @KadaGul @Ke633
Thank you to everybody who has posted that they have sent/received so far! A gentle prod to anyone who has forgotten to post for sending be sure to tag #autumncomfortswap whether or not you also tag me. #swaps #litsy #solstice

Getting into this on audio, finally. Also began dismantling my garden for the season. Going to overwinter a tomato plant and see how that goes. #gardening #litsygardens