Welcome to Litsy!

Out of my usual routine so had to give up most reading goals for the month. But, one I've kept up is trying to do something productive while listening to audiobooks. So, I stripped the old wallpaper in a bathroom and painted a bedroom. Plan to paint the bathroom tomorrow and start a new audio book. Enjoyed the posted book which seemed perfect for #SummerEndReadathon as the zinnias in the garden fade. @TheSpineView

A book set in the South, centered around a dysfunctional family, with plenty of damaged (but redeemable and ultimately good) characters? Totally my jam. This was a good one - thanks again, @robinb ♥️♥️

Another book to satisfy a prompt on my #SummerFun Bingo card.

I was in the mood for another novel set in the South. This one deals in a dark secret hidden within the family that drives everyone in opposite directions as they try to escape the family's past.

I'm a fan of dysfunctional family dramas, and this one didn't disappoint.

@4thhouseontheleft @StayCurious

One of my 5 August faves.
Really liked this!

1. 110
2. 75
3. The Myth of Perpetual Summer.
4. In September is Sadie, and My Real Name Is Hanna 9/15 release.

#2018checkin

I adored The Myth of Perpetual Summer, I felt so many emotions and it tugged at my heartstrings. An all around powerful story that‘s I‘m still thinking about. Highly recommend for memorable southern storytelling.

Congratulations @BarbaraBB on your milestone, and much thanks for the opportunity to win. 💖 #spotlightgiveaway

A tender Southern coming-of-age story set in the 1960-70‘s about Tallulah James‘ dysfunctional family with past secrets that have plagued the James family since before her birth. She flees, years later after arriving home for her brothers trial secrets come to light bringing ALL truths to the surface.
I adored Tallulah + felt much compassion for her. This novel is very raw + realistic touching on all your emotions. Cannot recommend it enough. 5 ☆

I got this book in my Scribbler subscription box for writers & I can see why: Susan Crandall is an AMAZING writer! Deeply fleshed out characters, breathtaking setting, & the story was dark, compelling, and kept me deeply engaged. I loved the exploration of mental illness, racism, sexism & all the issues surrounding such things in the 1960s, esp. in the South. I must say, I cannot find a single flaw in this book & highly suggest it to all!

Feeling a bit depressed and then book mail arrives. I love book mail.

A taste of southern dysfunction, properly dosed and steaming with enough mayhem to turn a crocodile batty. Enjoyable read, past and present, of Tallulah Mae James struggle to be herself, sans the pull of her family in constant need.

This book broke my heart for multiple reasons, but ultimately it ended strong and triumphantly. ❤️ A story told in two alternating time periods (late 50s-mid 60s and early 70s) by a young white girl named Tallulah from Mississippi. The author does an amazing job of aging her voice from a 10 yo to a 27 yo. Mental illness, racism, bullying and child neglect all play a part here but so does courage, strength and hope. All the stars and then some. 5⭐️

And there it is...on the very first page, folks...with passages like these, I already ❤️ this book! 😊

I‘m sooo behind on my ARC reviews. 😔 This one is up next and came out earlier this week. I am simply in LOVE with this cover AND the title! I‘m hoping for great things with this one. 😊

#coverlove
#titlelove

Big thanks to #BookishFirst!
#GalleryBooks
#SimonandSchuster

Just realized that with this book I‘m jumping from one season to another from my last book (Snowblind)...🤣🤣🤣🤷🏻‍♀️

Just Released! The Myth of Perpetual Summer: Great writing and interesting characters! Read more: https://www.bluestockingreviews.com/blog/the-myth-of-perpetual-summer

Just Released! Great writing and interesting characters! Read more: https://www.bluestockingreviews.com/blog/the-myth-of-perpetual-summer

🍭🍭🍭🍭🍭 I love southern fiction and Susan Crandall is one of the best! Review is up on my blog. Stop by and say hi! https://reecaspieces.com/2018/06/19/the-myth-of-perpetual-summer-by-susan-cranda...

This book is so good! I love being able to read a fabulous southern novel (set in the ‘Sip no less) outside with a great breeze!

5/5 stars! I loved this book! Reminded of why I should expand my genres and read more historical fiction.. Check out my blog for a review of this lovely! It is to release on June 19,2018 ❤️

Out June 15th, I spent today completely sucked into this story about a troubled family and the tangled web of secrets, blame, and love that pulls them apart while ensuring they will never be free. What I found most compelling about the book was not the mystery surrounding the past events but the main character, Tallulah, a young girl who tries so hard to keep her family together by taking care of everyone around her.

All I want to do is finish this book.. I‘m so close but yet I have to stop to cook dinner 😒😒

Thank you @bookishhq and @simonandschuster for this #arc! So far I‘m really enjoying this book!!

Hooray for #bookmail! Looking forward to getting to this one!

#coverlove
#BookishFirst
#GalleryBooks
#SimonandSchuster

Coming 6/19!

Full review is live on Roots & Reads this morning!

https://rootsandreads.wordpress.com/2018/05/14/review-the-myth-of-perpetual-summ...

So excited to find out today that I won an ARC of this book coming in June! Thanks #BookishFirst! 🙌🏼👊 It sounds really good...plus #coverlove

Starting this #arc this afternoon.

I can‘t wait for these! https://reecaspieces.com/2018/01/11/five-super-great-books-i-am-looking-forward-...
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