Watermelon | 
I am posting one book per day from my extensive to-be-read collection. No description and providing no reason for wanting to read it, I just do. Some will be old, some will be new. Don‘t judge me - I have a lot of books. Join in if you want!
#ABookADay2023
Trying to read but the cutest thief around stole my book. #CurrentlyReading #CatsOfLitsy #TomKitten
August #bookspin
Ummm... I never even started my July bookspin, I‘m still in the middle of moving ,thankfully the end is in sight, and all my books are in boxes but sure, let‘s do August #bookspin 😜
#Litsylovewinterswap my parcel ready to be posted.
pickDespite feeling a bit dated (1995 wasn‘t big on #bodypositivity), “Watermelon” was downright refreshing. It‘d make a great beach read!
Keyes‘ writing is the perfect cocktail of humor, *bitterness* (let‘s be honest about how we‘re all feeling lately 😅), and, ultimately, the sweetness of hope.
The ending‘s a bit abrupt & neat...but I‘ll definitely be reading more romances by this author.
pickSecond book finished for #JubilantJuly Readathon. I love the author‘s style. Read other books in the series and this is up there with them. Claire is a great character, and love how we get to see her thinking as the book progresses. Pleased to see the changes that came in her character towards the end of the book. Recommended.
8 year olds dreams are just fab! Shes always wanted to smash up a watermelon and eat it 🍉🍉🍉
My pick for #IrishAuthor/SetInIreland is Marian Keyes. I‘ve read several of her books but I really love her on Twitter. I‘m glad she‘s got several books I still haven‘t read yet, and new ones coming out. #MagnificentMarch
Marian Keyes is an author from #Ireland whom I‘ve read a lot over the years. I was recently reminded of her because I came across her Twitter feed (thanks technology!) and I am hoping to read some of her more recent novels this summer. The books of hers that I‘ve read always include some more serious things along with the fun. #LetsTravelJuly
I also took a few photos of the #summersantagoespostal box that I *sent* because I was proud of my shopping & wrap job. Not to toot my own horn or anything...I would NEVER. That‘d be tacky, right? ???
Books are “The Orphan of Salt Winds”, “Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore”, “The Drowning Girls”, & “Gather the Daughters.”
I didn‘t buy any strawberry daiquiri or piña colada bears for myself, &, I‘ll be honest, I have regrets. ????
I love spending time with the Walsh #Family. Can be so dysfunctional yet at times so funny! Other times have you in tears.
#Family #FallIntoReading
Catch-up from yesterday.
Time to reveal the books which won the vote to make my #MakeMeReadIt list for the November Challenge.
Book 3 Winner : Watermelon by Marian Keyes : 11 Votes v 7 Votes.
Thanks to everyone for their votes.
3rd book : Which of these two books should go into my #MakeMeReadIt Challenge next month
Watermelon by Marian Keyes
Or
The Devil Wears Pravda by Laura Weisberger
Please vote to help me decide which one to read.
pickThoroughly enjoyed this as an easy upbeat read. Claire's character is very relatable - would recommend as a holiday read!
I‘m not gonna lie: I mostly bought this #booksleeve so I could say, “I carried a watermelon.” 🍉💃🏼
#Pinkcover #ReadingWomenMonth
I have chosen Watermelon the first book in the very humorous (and sometimes emotional) Walsh Family Series by Marian Keyes, these also make excellent audiobooks.
I have found a new obsession and it is bubly sparkling water!!! So many flavors to choose from and they even have a cute greeting on the pop tabs!!!!
pickA lovely read. Marian Keyes is one my favourite authors. It's a chick-lit book about a woman left on her own right after she gives birth to her first baby and then goes back to her parent's house to start over. A story about bravery, love, family and all things that melt your heart. Prepare to cry - don't say I didn't warn you 😊
#litsy #watermelon #mariankeyes #bookworm
pickThis was fun and I'm glad I read it. I wanted to know how things would turn out for Claire. The husband character was terrible! I could tell this was Marian Keyes first book because I think it included a bit too much of Claire's inner voice. I didn't need every single thought. I skimmed some of that. I am going to add more of her books to my list, especially when I want something light. Another #FreakyFriday pick from @Librarybelle
About halfway through another one from LibraryBelle's FreakyFriday list. I've read Marian Keyes before, but not this one. I can't wait to see what happens to Claire. @Clwojick @monalyisha @Librarybelle
One of my favourite families to read about out there, The Walsh Family. My favourite so far is Anybody Out There, a book that can have you laughing then crying in quick succession. Still to read Watermelon and Angels. #familyaffair #fiercefeb
If you‘ve read any, which is your favourite?
This was my first Keyes, and I absolutely adored it! Claire gets dumped by her husband on the day she gives birth to their child. What‘s a girl to do? She goes home, to her wacky family. Keyes follows the stories of the #sisters throughout several novels - not a series per se, but some of the books are connected by the sisterhood and various characters introduced in the various books. #150PnPCoverParty
Mashing my photo challenges again.
This was an iBook freebie a long time ago. I can hardly remember it.
It's about #family, it might not have #thetruthaboutlove but some truths. And yes, there is a #🔑 #key.
#noteworthynovember @Jess7
#tuneintonovember @Robothugs @Cinfhen
#emojinov @RealLifeReading
@Purrfectpages My pink covered books that I've read in the past. I love Marian Keyes! If you are in the mood to laugh out loud on a packed bus and don't care if you get stink eyed looks, READ HER!! 😂❤️❤️
On the day Claire gives birth to their daughter, her husband announces he's leaving Claire. Claire undoubtedly would have #tearinupmyheart on repeat. She moves back home with her quirky family to pick up the pieces and move on with her life. It sounds depressing, but Keyes has a marvelous way of finding humor in tragedy. This entire family is hilarious, and Keyes features other sisters in other books. My first Keyes book, & I loved it! #90sinJuly
so-soI had some problems with the book, probably because I never read anything remotely close to chick-lit, but the book was actually a lot better than I thought it would be. It is a very anti-cliche chick-lit! If you are interested in the genre, or in stories that feature anti-cliche romance, I recommend it. But I don't recommend it so much if you want a deeper reading.
#LimerickDay #MayBookFlowers
I can only think of the very saucy Limericks I learned and I will not share them with you. 😝
Marian Keyes was born in Limerick though, so this counts. 😁
@RealLifeReading
I got this book for free one year in the Apple Twelve Days of Christmas, or so.
