Helping Hands

I am currently nine books behind in my reading goal for this year. Which means I need to be 35 books before the end of December to reach my goal of 150. I am looking for some great short book recommendations to help me reach my goal. Send me those suggestions please.

shortsarahrose Children‘s books totally count as books! A little longer, but I‘ve also found that I can finish YA novels in verse (The Poet X, Long Way Down, etc.) and shorter graphic novels (American Born Chinese) within a day or two. 2mo

Bookwormjillk I just read Stepford Wives. Short but powerful! 2mo

5feet.of.fury Martha Wells Murderbot series! Most are novellas & all really good! 2mo

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BookmarkTavern Seconding the Murderbot books! Lots of fun sci fi! Also T Kingfisher has some run novellas, Nettle and Bone or the Sworn Soldier series! If you‘re in the mood for more sci fi mystery try the Mossa and Pleiti books by Malka Older! 2mo

Ruthiella Murderbot! So good. Every introvert can relate. You just have to read it to believe it. 2mo

Littlewolf1 @shortsarahrose great point about the children‘s books… Will be picking up some more here shortly 2mo

Littlewolf1 @Bookwormjillk i‘m not gonna lie… I didn‘t even realize this was a book. I‘ll have to check it out. Thank you. 2mo

Littlewolf1 @5feet.of.fury @BookmarkTavern @Ruthiella I guess I definitely have to check out the Murderbot books this month… Lots of recommendation for those. Thank you guys so much. 2mo

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CaliforniaCay

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Anyone willing to help out a fellow litten? @Booksy is new to litsy and just moved to a nursing home, and is in need of some reading material! Check out her post for details, and if you can, comment (on her post) with your email so she can give you her address. Feel free to help spread the word. No litten should have any shortage of books 🤗

CaffeineAndCandy Oh wow! That's so super cool of you to do that. Idk what to even say aside from thanks so much!!! 🥰❤😃 You're a real gem. 4y

CaliforniaCay @Booksy you are so very welcome! I got your email, keep an eye on your mailbox 😘 4y

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Magpiegem

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Help needed! This little sleep thief is making it hard to read but I need something really engrossing to keep me awake during nighttime feeds. I‘m totally out of touch with what‘s new. Recommendations please! Thank you!

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks ❤️❤️❤️ 5y

Bookzombie What a cutie! Do you read in print or listen to audio during this time? For audio I recommend Sadie by Courtney Summers and Daisy & the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid 5y

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Flight of Dreams: A Novel

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Dry

Bookzombie Also really good on audio

Born a Crime and Other Third World Problems

Magpiegem @Bookzombie thank you so much! I read and listen. I love listening to books but i miss reading of all I do is listen. Audiobooks have definitely kept me going through the last 7 years of parenthood that‘s for sure!! 😄 I‘m really looking forward to getting started on your recommendations- they all look so good! I‘ll let you know what I think 😊 5y

Magpiegem @Bookzombie p.s I‘ve already listened to born a crime and loved it

Born a Crime

Bookzombie I hope you enjoy them! I listened to Dry, but read Flight of Dreams. I don‘t know if you like certain genres more than others, so I might have a few more recs. Also, you might check out the #newyearwhodis tag for more. 🙂 5y

bibliobliss I feel ya!! My LO turns 5 months old tomorrow and his sleep is still quite erratic. Nighttime feedings make me feel delirious and it's hard to concentrate on reading. That's why I'm shocked I've read as much as I have so far this year!! Your boy is adorable 😉 5y

Magpiegem @Readage my LO Fox was 5 months last week 😊 I‘m hardly getting any reading done 😣 but he is no.3 - all boys! It‘s the older ones that are exhausting me the most 😄 what has been you best book so far this year? 5y

bibliobliss @Magpiegem 😁 Haha!! Best reads for me so far this year are the Sherlock Holmes stories I've been reading, The Martian, Gone with the Wind, and The Diary of a Young Girl 5y

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twohectobooks

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Hey Littens, what do you do when you are stuck in a rut? Not a book rut, a life rut.

For the last several weeks I‘ve felt very listless and have barely accomplished anything that I would normally or that I want to do.

I suspect I‘m mostly just burnt out, but I need some suggestions for how I might snap out of it.

Samplergal I‘m no doctor or nurse, but make sure you‘re getting vitamins and iron in your diet. Also thyroid messes with it all. Other than this, I recommended visuals to help motivate, if that‘s a to do list and checking it off. Make them SMALL things so you‘ll feel good about it. ❤️. 5y

TheKidUpstairs I second @Samplergal 's digestion of small, easy to do lists (even start the list with little things you've already done). Starting with those small things can really build a sense of accomplishment. 5y

TheAromaofBooks Sometimes getting a little bit of exercise really helps me - just getting up and walking around the block. For some reason, moving my body seems to also help move my brain! 5y

twohectobooks @Samplergal @TheKidUpstairs @TheAromaofBooks thank you all for the tips! I definitely make lots of lists and have been getting more exercise than usual. Just need to take a look at what I always do vs what I could do differently. 5y

Samplergal @twohectobooks ❤️❤️❤️Take care of yourself. 5y

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LitsyHappenings

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*SURPRISE!*

#BirthdayLove has WONDERFUL news to share...we‘re growing by leaps and bounds!!!

Please join us in welcoming FOUR new fairies to our Litsy Land realm... @squirrelbrain , @laurenslibrary , @KarenUK and @Crazeedi ! We are absolutely ecstatic to have you onboard to help scatter the fairy dust over all our birthday Littens! 🧚‍♀️🧚‍♀️🧚‍♀️🧚‍♀️

Cinfhen, robinb

Cinfhen Thanks so much @LitsyHappenings but all positions have been filled!!!! 6y

LitsyHappenings @Cinfhen thanks — a little behind here 😁 I updated it with the more recent info! 💕 6y

Cinfhen Thank you 🥳🥳🥳🥳 6y

Crazeedi So happy to spread fairies dust for all the #birthdaylove !🧚‍♂️🧚‍♀️🧚‍♂️🧚‍♀️ 6y

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Megabooks

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Hey y‘all. I need some help.

I just came out of a year-long major depression a few months ago, so I feel like I have a tenuous grip on my own health.

Now my dad has started dropping out of helping my mom, & I‘ve become her caregiver over 80% of the time. My mom has mobility problems that continue to worsen. I‘m concerned that my dad may be slipping into a depression himself.

I‘m frustrated & exhausted. I‘d love to talk to people can relate.👇🏻

Megabooks If there‘s anyone in a similar situation that can share some wisdom/commiserate my email is booksandcooks.litsy at gmail dot com. Thanks so much! 🙏🏻 6y

audraelizabeth Im so sorry you are going through that. I have been lucky to not have to be a caregiver yet but watched my grandma do it for 17 years before my grandpa went to the nursing home. If youd like to talk, email me at audraelizabeth19@gmai..com or on here. 6y

Megabooks @audraelizabeth Thank you so much! 💜💜 I‘ll send you an email after I‘ve had some sleep and can get to a computer. (My mom and I share one. She gets it at night.) 6y

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TheBookgeekFrau 🙏🙏 6y

audraelizabeth @Megabooks Yojr very welcome. Ive battled depression since high school. The only time i dont check email at least every complete hours is when im at work. 6y

Lreads I can definitely relate. I‘ll send you an email soon. ☺️💕 6y

Megabooks @C.Perone 💜💜 6y

Megabooks @QuietlyLaura Thank you! 💕💜💙💕😊 6y

Kaylark I can relate to! I‘m so sorry! 6y

Megabooks @Kaylark I‘m so sorry you can relate. Thank you for sharing, and letting me know I‘m not alone! 💙💜💙 6y

Jas16 Sending you lots of love ❤️ 6y

CarolynM Wishing you strength to deal with this burden. I hope you can access some proper support for you and your parents.💕 6y

Megabooks @Jas16 Thank you! 😘😘 6y

Megabooks @CarolynM Thank you! I‘m still seeing my therapist, and that helps, too. 💙💙💙 6y

BarbaraBB Wishing you lots of strength. I hope things will change for the better soon. Thinking of you. 🍀💚 6y

Megabooks @BarbaraBB Thank you!! I appreciate the uplifting!! 💜💙💕 6y

Judybskt 💚🦋💛 6y

LeahBergen Sending hugs to you! ❤️❤️❤️ 6y

Kalalalatja I‘m sending a lot of strength, good thoughts and well wishes your and your family‘s way ❤️ it sounds really tough, so I‘m glad you are getting support from others! 6y

Megabooks @Judybskt Thanks!! 💕💕 6y

Megabooks @LeahBergen Thank you so much! 🤗🥰 6y

Megabooks @Kalalalatja Thank you! You are wonderful, and Litsy is wonderful for support!! 😘🥰 6y

Weaponxgirl I‘ve not been in this situation personally but just want to say you are amazing to be able to do this and I‘m sending you big internet hugs ❤️ 6y

batsy Much strength and love to you 🌻💛 6y

BethM Lots of hugs to you. 6y

madamereadsalot1 I'm really sorry you're going through all the things. ((Hugs)) 6y

erank58 Sending hugs, strength, and lots of thoughts ❤❤ 6y

Erofan Sending you love and hugs 💕 6y

tournevis I relate, sending *strength*. 6y

SW-T Sending hugs, strength, and patience 💕 6y

Megabooks @Weaponxgirl Thank you!! 🥰🥰🥰 6y

Megabooks @batsy Thanks so much!! 💙💙 6y

Megabooks @BethM Thank you!! 💕💕 6y

Megabooks @madamereadsalot1 Thank you! I am, too! 🤗🤗 6y

Megabooks @erank58 Thank you!! 💙💜💙 6y

Megabooks @Erofan Thanks so much!! 💙💙 6y

Megabooks @tournevis Thank you! 💙💙🥰 6y

Megabooks @SW-T Thank you so much! 🥰🤗 6y

Cinfhen Sending love and hugs!!! I know your dad was a huge part of your recovery and I have a soft spot for him. Hoping you all find the strength and support needed❤️ 6y

Megabooks @Cinfhen Thank you! My dad is a wonderful person, and I could not have made it through the past year without him. I hope he‘s not getting depressed himself. He really helped today getting my mom ready for her bridge group. It was a family effort! I‘m hoping he does better when we finally get done with this car business!! 🤞🏻🤞🏻 We‘ll but on Saturday!! 6y

Cinfhen Family means everything.....even those moments when u want to strangle them! I‘m glad you all had a better day 😘 6y

Cinfhen And car shopping is stressful...good luck with that 6y

Megabooks @Cinfhen Yes, they do. I‘ve been very lucky to have a close knit, mostly supportive family! We‘ve finally decided on a Hyundai Santa Fe 2.0T Limited Front Wheel Drive White with Beige interior.(Not that Dad‘s specific.😂😉) And we‘ve found a dealership with one in stock at a good price two hours away, so hopefully we can go get it this weekend. 😁😁😁👍🏻 6y

Cinfhen Ha!!! At least dad knows what he likes 😜 6y

Trashcanman I wish you the best, truly. I've been there and I still am going on 4 years and I don't know what to say to make it better. I hope you start feeling again. Hugs 6y

Megabooks @Trashcanman Thank you! I know you understand depression and how easily one can slip out of recovery. Hugs to you, too! 6y

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Birdsong28

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@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Do you still need some technical Litsy help? I saw your post and forgot to take down your email address as I would like to help if I can.

Cathythoughts 👍🏻♥️ 6y

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I think we have it now!! Thank you my friend 😘❤️ 6y

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MinDea

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Hi #LitsyFamily. One of our members is strongly affected by the #GovernmentShutdown. She has been furloughed for almost a month 😫 She could use some help and support. If you're able and willing please visit her Etsy shop and buy a bookmark! They're awesome! Let's come together and help her out!
Thank you!!!! 💙
@LitsyHappenings

https://www.etsy.com/shop/JatipDesign

@That-Bookish-Hiker

That-Bookish-Hiker Awww thank you so much @MinDea ❤️❤️ 6y

AmyG Heading there now!!! 6y

Chrissyreadit Done. 6y

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AmyG Well, that was fun. Bookmarks for Valentine‘s day. I am very proud (?) to say my daughters will love their Ted Bundy bookmarks. 🤣 6y

hermyknee ♥️♥️♥️ 6y

Kaye @AmyG Do your daughters like reading true crime too ? 6y

readordierachel ✔ 6y

BooknerdsLife Awww just visited the store and love the bookmarks, sadly they don't ship to Australia... :( 6y

AmyG @Kaye they do! 6y

Rissa1 Done. Bookmarks for me and my niece. 6y

Marmie7 My daughter is going to love the Godzilla sticker! I also got me a little something😁 6y

MinDea Thank you everyone!!!!! @Marmie7 @Rissa1 @AmyG @hermyknee @kaye @Chrissyreadit @readordierachel !!!! You guys are awesome. 6y

MinDea @booknerdslife thank you for looking! Maybe one day they will! 6y

tonyahoswalt Cute stuff! I ordered a few! 6y

Mindyrecycles Love them and bought a few. Wish I could do more. Best wishes, @That-Bookish-Hiker. 6y

alisiakae I notice you‘ve been gone for a bit. I hope everything is okay! ❣️❣️ 6y

Andrew65 Hope everything is okay @MinDea , like @4thhouseontheleft noticed you‘ve not been around for a bit. Sending positive thoughts. 👍 6y

GypsyKat I came here to say the same thing as @4thhouseontheleft and @Andrew65 I hope all is well with you @MinDea Litsy misses you! ♥️ 6y

Andrew65 @MinDea Your Litsy friends miss you! 😍 @GypsyKat @4thhouseontheleft 6y

TrishB Hope all is ok. Missing you. 6y

BarbaraBB Hi! Just checking in! Hope all is well! 6y

Cinfhen Hi!!! Just thinking of you on this #HumpDayWednesday 💞💞💞miss u 6y

Bklover Hope all is well!💕💕💕 6y

CarolynM Missing you again on another Hump day. Hope you are ok❣❣❣ 6y

hgrimes Don‘t worry, she is alive- I follow her pup on instagram. (@burley_and_the_cats) 6y

CarolynM @hgrimes Good to know, thanks. 6y

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MinDea

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Hi guys. I'm looking for some volunteers to help me with some #FeedAReader packages that were not received from matches that signed up for this swap. Would anyone be interested and able to help me send make up packages? I need 2-3 volunteers.

Thank you so much!!!!!

CaroPi If the package has to been send in Europe I am up for it! 6y

MinDea Thanks @CaroPi! They are all located in the US. Thank you so much though! 6y

Carolyn11215 This always makes me so sad. I hadn‘t signed up for this swap but happy to be a swap angel if needed. 6y

MinDea Thank you so much @Carolyn11215! Can you email me at MinDea.Litsy@gmail.com? 6y

Carolyn11215 @MinDea just saw your response and emailed you. Sorry...don‘t know why I didn‘t get notice of tag through Litsy. 6y

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Li_21

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HELP! What are the best/affordable ways of shipping to the UK? I've never shipped internationally and I don't mind but the the only carriers I know either are charging $200 or won't deliver until after the due date by a long shot. Any advice or methods you can share I'd appreciate. I would hate to send things straight to the address without putting effort into wrapping and such.

PatriciaU My experience has been that it is easier and more reliable to order online and deliver directly to the person. It‘s not ideal because you can‘t add personal touches, but it‘s worked best for me in terms of getting things delivered fairly quickly. 6y

Burghbookaddict I would stop at the post office and ask them. My post office always helps me find the cheapest way. 6y

Li_21 @BurghBookAddict @PatriciaU thank you guys I'll check into it further tomorrow! 6y

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BethM

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I don‘t use goodreads unless I need to review an ARC. If someone has a “to read” list and a “wishlist” should I only buy off the wishlist?

tpixie I think that‘s the safest bet. I don‘t, but I think some people use their ‘to read‘ for books they have on their shelves which they haven‘t read yet. ♥️📚♥️ 6y

BethM @tpixie thanks! That‘s kind of what I was thinking. 6y

Soubhiville I‘d agree with @tpixie , I‘d buy from the wishlist to be safe 🤗 6y

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tpixie @BethM @Soubhiville ♥️🎉♥️ 6y

AmyG Yes, what @tpixie said. 6y

tpixie @AmyG 🙂 6y

MaleficentBookDragon I'd go with the wish list. I use the want to read for everything I want to read, even if I own it. I also have Need To Buy list. What can I say? I like lists.😁 6y

BethM @MaleficentBookDragon specific lists are good. My person doesn't use Litsy much so that makes it hard for me. 6y

Avanders I also agree w what everyone has said. Although in *my* case it's a matter of simple laziness (or lack of time) - it's prob safest to stick to the wishlist 🤗 6y

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Kaciecalderon

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Okay Littens! I NEED your help! I cannot get into any books right now. I‘ve picked up several different books and I read a few pages and then all I wanna do is pick up my phone and do something else. I just can‘t get interested! I LOVE reading and used to be able to read a book a day, but I haven‘t finished a book in months!!! TIPS AND TRICKS NEEDED!! Thanks in advance

Trashcanman Book of short stories I recommend Harrison Bergeron from this book. All the stories are awesome but that's my favorite from it.

Welcome to the Monkey House

Kaciecalderon @Trashcanman thanks for the advice! I‘ve been thinking about getting a book of short stories! 6y

StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego I'm a sucker for YA. That usually gets me out of a funk. Quick, easy, often pradictable, cozy & comfortable. 6y

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Kaciecalderon @StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego I Love YA! That‘s honestly all I read. I just can‘t get past the first chapter 6y

quirkthenerd Short stories, poems or graphic novels always to the trick for me. 6y

Kaciecalderon Thanks @quirkthenerd 6y

the.bookish.valkyrie Audiobooks always do the trick for me! And a great one that is also YA and short stories is Holly Black‘s

The Poison Eaters: and Other Stories

Avanders What about a re-read of something you know you love? Audio also works great. But you might just have too much on your mind right now? Sometimes that makes it hard to focus... try getting away from usual spots, go someplace new, and bring a ya that you know you (should) like... 🤷🏽‍♀️ leave the phone in the car? 6y

Kaciecalderon Great ideas! @Avanders 6y

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