Welcome to Litsy!

I was surprised at how good this book was. Maybe she should‘ve stuck with mysteries instead of writing mediocre vampire/supernatural novels. I enjoy fantasy, and I had such high hopes for the Sookie Stackhouse series. I‘m not sure why I continued to the bitter end. But this book was a complete surprise with its high entertainment value. The whodunnit and why were quite a surprise. I have a good deal of sympathy for them. I‘ll continue this series

A solid murder mystery. Lily Bard is a likeable and extremely sympathetic quiet and reclusive cleaner who finds herself embroiled in a murder mystery.

Starting on the Lily Bard Mystery series by Charlaine Harris. Not as entertaining as Aurora Teagarden, but still expecting the characters to become weirdly endearing as the series moves forward. #23-2022

Y‘all it got so dark, so fast! Reading a bit by flashlight lol #camping #scarathlon #teamslaughter @Clwojick editing to add that this was my #doublebookspin and I loved it! #bookspinbingo @TheAromaofBooks

Y‘all I legit bailed on the Mulan twisted tale, I just couldn‘t get into it. I‘m moving on to my #doublebookspin #bookspinbingo @TheAromaofBooks

Anyone read this yet

Finished another one for #bookspinbonanza. Okay, but I didn‘t enjoy this one as much as the Aurora Teagarden books. #bookspin @TheAromaofBooks

#FirstLineFridays @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

I gathered myself, my bare feet gripping the wooden floor, and my thigh muscles braced for the attack.

I got this in my cozy swap and am really enjoying it. This is my book to read when I volunteer at the hospital gift shop...and I‘m almost finished. I need to read more cozies. They are so easy and enjoyable.

I tag: @Chrissyreadit @4thhouseontheleft @mcipher

Reading my cozy from @mcipher today while working the gift shop. It‘s always kind of quiet so I get to read. 🙌🏻

#cozyswap

And Part 3....model Hilly shows this beautiful pashmina/scarf which will get worn all winter in these snowy rocky mountains. And 2 face masks.

@mcipher Melanie- thank you for everything. What a perfecr swap. I am so grateful for everything ! 😘❤️

#cozyswap @Avanders

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@mcipher
I love totes so much and this one is great. Ha...my husband watched me ipen this and asked who is from Niantic! The soap smells lovely, what a beautiful bookmark and treats! Just wonderful. 💕
#cozyswap @Avanders

@mcipher Melanie- holy cow-thank you so so much! I have to do the reveal in parts to show everything.
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These books look so fun. I hve only read the True Blood (Harris) books and loved them so I‘m going to read thia one first. Your notes are great! I can‘t wait to read the reat of these! 💕
#cozyswap @Avanders

I feel like a lot of people hate on Charlaine Harris. But I really do love her books. Sometimes we all need a quick read, and she provides that. Living in a smaller town, with quite the variety of residents, her books are like a conversation with an old friend.

Entertaining and exciting with a kick-ass housecleaner as the heroine. I think I've found a new series!

Over halfway through & I‘ve racked up 19 hours... and I‘m not done yet today 😉

3 books ✅
3 short stories ✅
3 comics ✅
1 audiobook ✅

Still listening to the tagged book. Trying to decide which of my TBR books to start next 🤔

#24in48

@24in48

20 hours in, & I‘ve got 14/24 on the books 📚😉
2 books ✅
2 short stories ✅
3 comics ✅
1 audiobook ✅

And I‘m listening to the tagged book as I decide what to do for dinner.

#24in48

@24in48

Well-written, and I liked the main character. I didn't know who did it until they revealed it because it didn't really make sense until the end. I'm not sure how I feel about that bit.

Oh you doing a lil light reading? Let me come distract you with my catness... 🐈 📖

Day 28 #FallIntoBooks #ThisShouldBeATVSeries 3 book series I would love to see on TV-Charley Davidson (P.I./Grim Reaper) & while 3 of her book series have been adapted, I'd love to see Charlaine Harris's Lily Bard (house cleaner/investigator) & Harper Connelly (sees last location/memories of dead people) series on TV. Some characters in the Midnight, Texas series are from these books. Harper Connelly has been optioned before but never done.📚📺👍

Today's author spotlight: Charlaine Harris (Schulz)! The 65-year-old Mississippi native lives in Texas now after having lived in Arkansas. She's a member of the Mystery Writers of America, the American Crime Writers League, Sisters In Crime, and the Arkansas Mystery Writers Alliance. She's a former weightlifter and karate student. Her Southern Vampire Mysteries series was adapted into "True Blood". #AuthorPotpourri #TheMoreYouKnow

#backtoreading Day 2: Follow the clues.
From the author of the Sookie Stackhouse and Aurora Teagarden series. Lily Bard is a cleaning lady turned detective in this fun mystery series.
@Tiffy_Reads @JoeStalksBeck

🌟🌟🌟 Really enjoyed it. Charlaine Harris is amazing writer!!!

#BTAT17

Since I badmouthed Charlaine's Sookie Stackhouse series in my last post, I have to say how much I loved her Lily Bard series, set in Shakespeare, Arkansas. This was the first thing I read by her, and cried when her publisher didn't renew her contract for the series. If you love strong females, this is for you. #smalltown #rockinmay

Book haul from yesterday with @Blueberry 😊 The Ken Follett books are for my collection. The Key to Rebecca I already own, but this copy is the size I collect (not sure why, just happened that way). I was super happy to find The Modigliani Scandal; it was one of the few I've been unable to find over the years (since I only buy them from used book stores)! I'm also trying to collect all the original hardcovers of A Series of Unfortunate Events!

Another great female character from Charlaine Harris. She created a strong survivor trying to have a normal, invisible life in a small town, while still adding romance and mystery. Next up, two Litsy stacks I got from the library. #shakespearslandlord #charlaineharris #yougogirl

Back when I read a lot of cozy mysteries, two of my favorite series had strong female main characters. The first was the Lily Bard series by Charlaine Harris. I remember crying when she announced the publisher hadn't renewed her contract for the series. The second was the Jesse Arnold series by Sue Henry. Set in Alaska, Jesse bred and ran sled dogs. Last I heard, Sue was in failing health. 😞#unforgettablewomen #Booktober

My favorite series is anything by Charlaine Harris. Her books are easy to pick up and they are such a captivating story that is an immediate descent into a new place when you need a quick escape. The Lily Bard series is my favorite of hers. Mostly because it's set in my state and its such a darker story. My close second favorite is Aurora Teagarden. And I happen to have a couple of signed Sookie Stackhouse books as well. 😊 #24in48 #readathon