Welcome to Litsy!

Interesting look at marriage and work life commitments. The work side- academia relationships did make me smile- see this a lot of days!
Thanks Jenny 😁

#litsybookmail
Thank you Jenny ❤️ I‘m making an assumption this is from you as the receipt is in AUSD!! This looks really interesting and I‘ll be getting to it very soon (hopefully! You know how these things work)
Thank you again 😘 it‘s such a boost in the day to get lovely book mail.

I spent most of my day reading with #TwinkyToles. We enjoyed the book...well, i did. Twinky couldn‘t care less, he was just enjoying the warmth and waiting for food.

I now want to know what happened to Ivan and Prue. 😔

#CatsofLitsy #LittenKitten #gingerbrat #TolesBrats #readingbuddy #YesiReads

Starting off strong! I won last week‘s workweek hustle 🙌🏽💃🏽🙌🏽 😁. I couldn‘t help it and I went for a rematch, I need the extra motivation. @wanderinglynn #bfc #bookfitnesschallenge

We also have a new #BookishImpulses episode up. We talk about our current #bookhaul and how @KennethTolesJr needed to scratch his #BookBuyingItch 😝. Enjoy!https://anchor.fm/bookish-impulses/episodes/Ep--14-Book-Buying-Itch-e42sn6 #podcast

The weekend his wife, Prue, is giving a talk that is expected to cement her tenure, Ivan is stuck ferrying his Father-in-Law down for the event, as well as caring for his niece. But with his FIL off his meds and Prue‘s lecture landing like a bombshell, Ivan desperately tries to hold his marriage and his life together. This debut novel was slight but well-written and fast paced and reminded me Anne Tyler‘s novels.

I‘m feeling a bit under the weather today, so this is what my Friday evening will consist of. I‘ll be crocheting the teddy bear for my lil nephew (he‘s expected sometime in the end of August). When I take breaks from crocheting I‘ll be reading a bit as well.
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We stopped by the library.

#LibraryBookHaul

I went into the library to return books and renew 2 (which I had reached a renewal limit on). So, naturally, I came out of there with more than 2 books... 😔 I only didn‘t come out of there with more books because I‘m waiting for my holds to come in. I‘m supposed to be reading the books from my collection, but I just can‘t leave the library empty handed. 🤦🏽‍♀️

#litsyloveslibraries #bookhaul #tbr #bookaddiction #ILoveBooks! 😍

I picked this up on a whim, and wasn‘t expecting much based on the mixed reviews I‘d seen. However, this might be my favourite book of the year so far. It‘s poignant, yet sneakily quite funny, and in doing so manages to reflect the murky complexities of human relationships, particularly family. Stern has such a lovely way with words, I absolutely loved it 🐦 ☂

I'm not big on novels about marriage, if you do this is a pretty good one. Mostly a story about how if you're opposites that attracted you need good communication for a healthy relationship and avoiding misunderstanding.

Saturday....or in our house, library day 📚

This is the story of Ivan and Prue who have spent their lives studying linguistics and communication and unfortunately have seemed to miss the boat when it comes to themselves. Through the book their are scenarios they cannot seem to get themselves out of. I thought this book was good in some areas but to me it was a little lacking. I like to get immersed in the characters themselves and I never quite became invested.

Meh. The characters weren‘t likable and the story wasn‘t engaging. There were some interesting themes but it all fell flat for me. Definitely not one that will stick with me. Pretty cover, though. #ARC #24in48

(a Goodreads giveaway)

Halfway through my second book for @24in48 with a little help from my chihuahua niece Ellie while we babysit her human baby brother as he snoozes. Only about four hours down. Definitely won‘t hit 24 this weekend but I‘ll have more time to dedicate to reading tomorrow! #24in48

1. Tagged!
2. Ravenclaw
3. Parks & Rec

#weekendreads @rachelsbrittain

My @24in48 stack is ready. #24in48 #TBR