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#34
Alot of information, but not as good as I thought it would be.

#BookCoverChallenge
Day 65.
Here I will note 365 books (or as many as I will have before I get tired) that have shaped my taste in literature. No explanations, no reviews. Just the cover of the book.
I do not challenge anyone. You are all welcome to take part.

Enjoyed this easy read of adventure 6/10

#CuriousCovers #closeup
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Eggs

An expedition looking for blue diamonds in Congo are brutally attacked. A second expedition is sent to find out what happened and find the diamonds. This second group includes a gorilla who communicates via sign language. While they're racing against their competitors, they have to face not only the harsh African jungle environment, but also the mysterious beasts that killed the first group. ⬇️

I visited the library today and not only did I find there two new librarians but they were super annoying, chit-chatting loudly about their holidays. Luckily, it turned out they were only substituting our two lovely regular librarians for this week! I'm relieved.

https://www.luulit.com/product/congo-audible-audiobook-unabridged/

Deep in the African rain forest, near the legendary ruins of the Lost City of Zinj, an expedition of eight American geologists are mysteriously and brutally killed in a matter of minutes.

I am a huge Michael Crichton fan already, and he did not disappoint me with this. Amy the gorilla stole the show for me, with her 'teenage antics' and bad language. I love how he created a series of ambitious, intelligent, skilled and yet highly flawed characters each trying to further their own agendas.

Another thing that will always be a selling point for me was the distinct lack of any sort of forced romance between the characters!
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Another day of perfect audiobook weather. Exploring Groudle Glen today with Michael Crichton's Congo on Audible. So far another excellent story from an awesome author 😁

#TBRChallenge #AudioBook #ABookThats

Crichton will always be a reliable author for me; I know there‘s a very good chance I‘ll love any book he writes. This was my first time reading Congo and I really enjoyed it. Similar story to JP, and the man vs nature theme never disappoints. As always I absolutely love the science/tech theme. Paired it with the Forest Fables book sleeve, while this one has sold out, I still have lots more sleeves on my site!

I got my dad to read Congo by Michael Crichton since we've enjoyed watching the movie adaptation together for yeeeears!

The last book I got him to read was Holes by Louis Sachar so it's uh, it's been a while 😅 LOL this is a BIG. DEAL.

I'm loving the educational tidbits thrown in regarding the study of gorillas and the exploration of the Congo. It really helps get us stupid uneducated human people immersed in the story 😉😏

This mass market paperback has been well-loved by my family (a lot of books on my TBR shelf are hand-me-downs!), and the movie is almost always on TV these days. I remember watching it when I was younger too. Figured now is as good a time as any to read it?

Started reading this last night. My 6th Michael Crichton book since mid-August.

“Today we are surrounded by man and his creations. Man is inescapable, everywhere on the globe, and nature is a fantasy, a dream of the past, long gone.”

#colormepretty Day 15: #redandblack @sweetkokoro

The first time I read this book, my dad and I had an impromptu contest to see who could finish it first. Needless to say, he underestimated my speed-reading skills ... 😆

This place was amazing. The guy knew where everything was, they had fun displays everywhere of book series and classics, and popular authors, notes stuck all over the shelves signifying specifically good books, local authors, etc. vending machines with quotes and coupons, a literary jukebox, a wine/coffee bar, buttons, literary tshirts, and so much more. 😍🙌🏻 I will definitely be back.
Wilmington - Old books on front street.

Birthday trip yesterday included a blindfold, an incredible old bookstore in Wilmington, shopping, and time at the beach.
Now me and my husband are reading this together on the trip back home. I want to keep reading but he has problems reading(and he‘s driving) and I have a vocal cord dysfunction so I can‘t do more then a few pages before my voice gives out! 🙈 it‘s like watching and intense movie and having to wait for commercial breaks.

This dvd was in my mailbox, addressed to me, with no note or information, and I immediately knew it was from my brother. We have been yelling at each other for like 20 years, "STOP EATING MY SESAME CAKE." ??? #siblings #memories #insidejokes

A trip to Eastern Afirca, gorillas, and a search for an ancient lost diamond mine. This was a good story as like all Christian's book the science details are intetesting. The only draw back was it was written in 1980 so the computer information and future speculation are funny in 2018.

Another great Crichton book! Not as action packed as most of his books, but still enjoyable. I didn‘t have a gorilla to pose for the pic, so Lucy agreed to step in. 😹

Seen the movie, but never read the book. Finished the first chapter; so far, so good.

Just a boy reading above his level 😂

I finished Congo today on my lunch break! Such an awesome read! The ending felt a little abrupt to me, but the story itself twists and turns in fully unpredictable and delightful ways. As per usual with Crichton lately I couldn't get enough. I think another novel by him is due next on the docket. 🌿🦍 #scifi #fiction #michealcrichton

This morning my partner is making up brochures and I'm relaxing with an effortlessly good book. So far Congo is a great fast paced story with just the right amount of creepiness. Exactly what I need before I head to work. 👌🏻🦍🌴 #scifi #michaelcrichton #jungle #catsoflitsy #bookbuddies

I CAME HOME FROM VACATION TO THIS IN MY READING SPOT AND OMG I CAN'T KEEP IT TOGETHER RIGHT NOW
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#readingspot #pool #imwaytooexcited

I really wanted to post on the blog this evening. I had a plan, and outline. Things happened, awful things. I started and stopped.....and started again, until I finally abandoned it for the moment. I am exhausted. My heart hurts. I just am not with it today. Until then ❤️

Sunday funday

The pets run the house here. Lots of snugs this afternoon. #dogsoflitsy #lazysunday #puppers

The professor I did my Archaeology internship under in the Philippines is presenting at Stanford tonight. This place is one of my favorite places in the entire world ❤️🌲❤️. So lucky that I've got to spend so much time here!! #stanford #californiagirl #sunshine #whereiam #fearthetree #nerdnation

Ok Litsy fam! Help!
I decided to get over my usual weekish long book hangover by jumping back on the horse immediately. Went through my TBR pile- Congo, Ove and Shantaram. Ove will be finished today or tomorrow (it's fast) and Congo is quick too, but my kindle version of Shantaram is virtually unreadable (the text is too small and won't change!).
My 3 other choices:
Revival, Library of Souls, & The 10th Kingdom

Help me choose!
#TBR #MayTBR

Watching Congo on Netflix while crafting today. Film not so good, but I must have read the book about 5 times when I was younger. Same for Jurassic Park #scienceiscool

A little tardy for the party today (more so than usual, at least) but I have thoroughly enjoyed seeing everyone's books for #somethingforsept day 9: books made into movies. My choice for today is Congo! I loved the movie as a kid and I finally read the book last year (I was a bad bibliophile and didn't realize it WAS a book). It was also my first Crichton novel and I've read many more since!