Welcome to Litsy!

I simply adore my #Naturalitsyswap gifts! Those socks are the best! I will think of you, @TheBookHippie every time I wear them. Even my daughter said that they looked just like me! I can‘t wait to get outside and paint, but first I will be exploring the other books you sent too. Perfection!! #SummerSolsticeSwap #Naturalitsy #MidSummerSwap

This charming collection is exactly as the title says: a collection of folktales of Britain and Ireland. Storyteller and environmentalist Lisa Schneidau has connected each of the tales to the plants and trees that change in prominence as the year progresses. It‘s a delight. Audiobook narrated with warmth by Joan Walker.

Recent studies suggest that Jack and the Beanstalk, one of Britain‘s most well known folktales, is over 5 thousand years old.

I love these tales!! They‘re so readable and magical; a perfect pick for #ReadingEurope2020 (#UK + #Ireland).

“The Spectre Bridegroom” was prob my fav; it‘s set on Halloween with spells and specters. 👻

“Hemp seed I sow, Hemp seed I grow; For my true love to come after and mow.”

I read about half this month, giving me +161 points for #Scarathlon2020. And I started #fraterfestrat + #fallreadathon!

#outstandingoctober #ayearathon #strangeathon

“Maon and the Willow“ is an Irish folktale about sharing secrets. Doesn't matter who you tell, they always seem to come out.

The willow in this story is the voice of truth. 🌳

#ireland #readingeurope2020 #bookspin #doublespin #folktales

“Boggarts, or bogles, are creatures bent on causing havoc, often linked with the land.”

I always just assumed the boggart was a wholesale invention of JK Rowling, but apparently I was wrong! They can be found throughout British folklore.

In “The Farmer and the Boggart,” a farmer outwits the nuisance with a tricky use of his crops. The boggart then goes on to haunt local byways. #britain #readingeurope2020 #folktales #bookspin #doublespin

I love this cover! 💚💜♥️ #floralcovers #riotgrams