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QBQ! The Question Behind the Question: Practicing Personal Accountability at Work and in Life | John G. Miller

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BkClubCare

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“It‘s better to be one who is told to wait than be one who waits to be told.” P. 88
(This was NOT something encouraged me when a child. Far far safer to hide and read a book... Hard for me as an adult to DO rather than wait. Eek.)

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Mdargusch

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#inquiringmindswanttoknow

violabrain

Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption

violabrain Sorry, that posted before I was done! Most important book I've ever read. That and

Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams

ItsAngel @Mdargusch probably Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah or The Horse Whisperer by Nicholas Evans. 7y

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DivaDiane The Lathe of Heaven or A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. LeGuin. Because I want everyone to experience her work. These are 2 great entry books. 7y

britt_brooke Lately, definitely

The Heart's Invisible Furies

GatheringBooks depends really on the interest of the reader, i try to sense where they are at, and what they like, and go from there. but that being said, a few of the titles i strongly recommended are a monster calls, a little life by hanya yanagihara (so i can share my trauma), and tiny beautiful things - dear sugar. :)

A Monster Calls

Pamwurtzler It depends on the person, but probably

Still Life: A Chief Inspector Gamache Novel

alisiakae Recent: The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas. Non-fiction: Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson. Classic: The Handmaid‘s Tale by Margaret Atwood 7y

Kalalalatja I have recommended Robin Hobb so much recently! 7y

Bookwormjillk All the time...

The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business

Mdargusch I‘m making a list of all these books you all are mentioning. Thanks! @violabrain @ItsAngel @DivaDiane @britt_brooke @GatheringBooks @Pamwurtzler @4thhouseontheleft @Kalalalatja @Bookwormjillk 7y

Jess7 Oh me it varies based on genre they‘re interested in, but probably this one more than any of them:

A Man Called Ove: A Novel

cathysaid Probably Kent Haruf / Plainsong or A Little Life if they want a chunkster.

Plainsong

emilyhaldi Good question! 😄 I bet this is one of my top recommendations... sorry that‘s not helpful to you 😆

The Secret History

Mdargusch And that‘s why I read that book! @emilyhaldi 7y

EvieBee Usually THE GLASS CASTLE with a BRAIN ON FIRE chaser. 7y

RebelReader Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon and Blind Your Ponies by Stanley Gordon West 7y

LibrarianRyan Depends on what type of reader they are. And what gents they usually like. 7y

batsy Usually I get very nervous about recommending 😆 But on a general level of readers looking for a good read, it's I Capture the Castle. And lately I've been recommending Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer a lot. 7y

MelanieMefford A Man Called Ove, Heart‘s Invisible Furies lately, Glass Castle, The Kitchen House 7y

TheLibrarian Normally

Ready Player One: A Novel

StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego Lately I've been recommending a lot of Liane Moriarty. She's great plot twists/surprise endings. I'm also trying to (gently) push reading on my non reader friends 😂, so she's my go to for that. I've also been recommending The Fifth Season!! Sci-fi Fantasy, and it's a brilliant trilogy. 7y

StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego @EvieBee good choices! 7y

OrangeMooseReads The audio edition of

Born a Crime and Other Third World Problems

Megabooks For sure

Station Eleven

LeahBergen

Fingersmith

mrp27 Anything by Isabel Allende, Amy Tan, or John Boyne. 7y

Sjsherwood Moon Called by Patricia Briggs. 7y

Reviewsbylola That‘s so tough because I think it depends on the person you‘re recommending to. 7y

Reviewsbylola Although I will say I recommend Peter Swanson and Tana French a lot. And Jojo Moyes is a go to for me a lot of the time for non readers. 7y

Mdargusch I have a great list going now with very few repeats! Thanks @Jess7 @cathysaid @emilyhaldi @EvieBee @RebelReader @LibrarianRyan @batsy @MelanieMefford @TheLibrarian @StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego @OrangeMooseReads @Booksandcooks @LeahBergen @mrp27 @Sjsherwood @Reviewsbylola 7y

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Craftylikefox

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@Abby-J I have a few questions for the potterhead swap! 1. Do you already use coloring books? 2. Do you prefer markers, pencils, or crayons? 3. Who are your three favorite HP characters?

Abby-J I love these questions! I have coloring books and colored pencils, but no Harry Potter coloring books. I‘m a nanny, so I also have a lot crayons, but they are often manhandled. I like pencils, markers, and crayons with equal affection. Hermione is my favorite character (because of course she is). She‘s closely followed by Neville (because he tries so hard) and Lupin (because he‘s so patient). I also like Ron. This so hard to narrow down. 7y

Abby-J I have questions for you, too. 1. Do you wear jewelry? 2. Do you have any food allergies? 3. And who are your favorite witches and wizards? 🧙🏻‍♀️🧙🏻‍♂️ 7y

Abby-J Oh and also do you have a favorite magical creature? 7y

Craftylikefox @abby-j Ithanks for getting back to me so quickly! I wear bracelets and necklaces. I am allergic to dairy, no cheese for me 😔 Some of my favorites are Lupin( because he‘s patient and sweet and also a werewolf) Luna( because she has no problem being her sweet weird self) Hermione (smart and strong) Tonks (metamorphmagus, awesome character) 7y

Craftylikefox @Abby-J my favorite magical creature would be bowtruckles, I love the sweet little plant creatures 😍 7y

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SamHeartCoffee

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Hey all! So, I've got a couple Litsy questions.....

How do I participate in the photo challenges? I want to do the February one but I'm not sure how to go about it...

Also, how do I repost the *text* from another Litten's post?

Thanks you all! Have fun on the second day of your #24in48!

Jabberwocky Re photo challenges all you have to do is post a picture or a book/bookish thing that the prompt reminds you of. Then you hashtag the name of the challenge and sometimes tag the person ‘hosting‘ the challenge 7y

josie281 You can just join in to any photo challenge! Just use the correct hashtags and tag the people leading the challenge. 7y

josie281 😂 @Jabberwocky we match 7y

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Jabberwocky And as for re posting most of us screen shot the post and then crop it down on your phone and then post that cropped picture 7y

josie281 To use the text from another persons post, I don‘t think you can. I screenshot the post and then type the text into my notepad then repost. This is helpful for photo challenges when you use a lot of the same tags. 7y

SamHeartCoffee Thanks @Jabberwocky and @josie281 !! 7y

Jess7 They correctly explained it. I have one going on Called #ReadingResolutions and you‘re welcome to participate for both January and February! 7y

SamHeartCoffee Thanks, @Jess7 ! (edited) 7y

BookishMe @Jabberwocky @josie281 how do you tag people?? I can't seem to find the tag feature / button anywhere ;O 7y

BookishMe @SamHeartCoffee hope you've enjoyed your first month here... ;D 7y

SamHeartCoffee @BookishMe it has been super fun! 😁👍🏻👏🏻 7y

BookishMe @SamHeartCoffee true true... It's now more Litsy than Goodreads for me ;p 7y

Avanders @BookishMe to tag someone, just type the ampersand symbol (@) before their name. @SamHeartCoffee to copy text w an iPhone (can't speak for other phones), if you double-tap on the text on their post, it should bring up the select option. .. let me know if you need help. ☺️ 7y

SamHeartCoffee Thanks @Avanders! Gave that a try and it works great. 7y

Avanders Yay! 👏🏽👏🏽 7y

BookishMe @Avanders thanks. Apparently there's an option to tag people as well when posting. My Android only has 2 options for now ;)) 7y

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MinDea

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#Jess7 and I have a question for the people who participate in our monthly #LitsyBuddyRead.

We would like to take a poll to see if we should change up our discussions.

We are wondering if you would prefer:
1. Weekly discussions with a reading schedule
-OR-
2. No schedule and have one discussion towards the end of each month

Please comment below with your thoughts!
Thank you!
@MinDea & @Jess7
@LitsyBuddyRead

JenlovesJT47 I like having a schedule, keeps me motivated lol. Although I'm down for whatever as far as the questions go. Thank you guys for organizing this! 7y

PandaPanda I think I like having the schedule as well, that being said sometimes I'm frustrated having to stop - or I just end up reading ahead. So both works 7y

BookwormAHN Depends on how long the book is. With long books (over 300 pages) I like having a schedule but with shorter books it doesn't matter as much. 7y

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Andrew65 I like the schedule, with discussion at the end of each section. Too late sometimes if just discuss at the end of the month. There are some things you want to discuss and share ideas about as the book progresses. 7y

AmyG I like the schedule. It forces me to read this is a timely manner. 7y

Redwritinghood Weekly discussions with a schedule works better for me. The schedule helps me stay on track. 7y

KarouBlue The weekly schedule helps me stay on track and provides insight as I read! 7y

mrp27 I'm flexible but I do like a schedule, keeps me on task. 7y

janeycanuck I like the weekly schedule with small, manageable chunks to get through each week. I feel like I get more out of the discussion when it‘s just a few chapters instead of the whole book plus if I miss a week, I haven‘t missed the whole book. But that being said, I‘m in favour of whatever changes need to happen to keep buddy reads going. If that means switching to monthly chats because it‘s too much to handle weekly, I‘m 100% in your corner. 7y

MinDea Thanks for the feedback @JenlovesJT47 @PandaPanda @BookwormAHN @Andrew65 @AmyG @Redwritinghood @thecomfykitchen @mrp27 @janeycanuck !!! We will keep it as is! 😀 7y

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SilversReviews

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How long does it take to get approved on LITSY FRIENDS on Facebook? THANKS. #litsyfriends

Robothugs I didn‘t even know that existed! 7y

SilversReviews 😄 I found out Litsy went down. 😄 7y

Robothugs I need to go find it now! 7y

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SilversReviews @Robothugs 😄 7y

emily_m_tubb I think @Seascape28 is the group admin? 😁 7y

3CatsAndABook I was, I had to leave for awhile and now I don't have option to accept requests 🤔 7y

SilversReviews @Seascape28 ok. Do you know who does that? Thanks. 7y

3CatsAndABook Ok guys I got it fixed! Sorry, a lot going on I forgot about it once it said I didn't have option 🙁 working now, enjoy 7y

BethM Whaaaat? 7y

SilversReviews @Seascape28 Thanks. I will check it out. I am accepted. Thanks. (edited) 7y

SilversReviews @BethM There is a Facebook page called Litsy Friends. 7y

SilversReviews @Robothugs Thanks for your Facebook post. 7y

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Ash.on.the.line

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1. Sadly no. Hopefully next year!
2. All the holiday stuff going on!
3. I like to give to a few different ones each year.
4. I guess just peppermint things
5. It‘s a no from me!
6. Love the idea and look. Don‘t enjoy the cold and ice
7. I only have one holiday book the rest just normal. I plan on keeping them short though.
#LitsyQuestions

GypsyKat

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CherylG

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Okay, i need help, again! How in the world do you change the currently reading part on your profile, here? I tried clicking the little reading glasses but it only sends me to the book. Can anyone help me? Thanks! I love this site and everyone on it!

Big-Book-Little-Book @CherylG tap on the book titles in blue then a list should come up 7y

CherylG @Big-Book-Little-Book How do you change what youre reading, though? How do i list other books I'm reading? 7y

TayMG Go to the little magnifying glass at the bottom of your feed and search the title. Then click the little book stack right beside the title and click the "currently reading" circle. 7y

CherylG Oh! Lol. Thank you, @TayMG6493 ! 7y

TayMG Any time @CherylG! 7y

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Debiw781

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It depends... I do both depending on the series.

#bookishquestionoftheweek
@BookishGirl06

Crystalblu Mostly depends on the series. After GOT i definitely prefer that they all be out 😂😜 7y

EchoLogical I read as each book is released but I should really stop because I hate the wait. 😂 7y

Debiw781 @Crystalblu @EchoLogical Right?? I really should wait but for some series I just can't 7y

Crystalblu I also think there is a difference between series like the Sookie Stackhouse books, each book being one into itself but also part of a huge story, and books with cliffhangers! 7y

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Laura317

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1. 😂😍💕
2. Louise Penny, Joel Rosenberg, & L. M. Montgomery
3. Hmm. Not sure yet. Probably read a bit and paint rocks with the kids
4. Only child.
5. Alrighty!
#friyayinteoers
@jess.how

Cinfhen ❤️🙌🏻😂 7y

danimgill Happy Friday! ☺️🙌💕 7y

Rachbb3 😂👍🏼😁 7y

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KnjiskiZmaj

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@Jenni_Capps posted some interesting questions😎 Here are my answers
📚 Les Miserables
📚Many authors disolve the idea of the book with bunch of details, so I'll go with straight to the point. But I love details😅
📚 Milk and sugar
📚 Earl Grey
📚 My balcony, with a large cup of coffee
📚 I think it was Crime and Punishment by Dostoyevsky. One of my all time favorites

Jenni_Capps Thank you! And I love your answers!! ♥️♥️ 7y

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Sace

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📚 Either It or The Source
📚 tough question! Some authors do long and detailed in an engaging way...but most of the time I want the book to get to the point b
📚 Straight. Black.
📚 Earl Grey or Rooibos.
📚 On my new recliner.
📚 I've always loved it.

@Jenni_Capps

Jenni_Capps That‘s so true about long books. Some authors make the details like water and you can‘t get enough but when it starts to get too “fluffy” or repetitive that‘s when I start skimming. ♥️ 7y

Cathythoughts I love the rooibos too @RestlessFickleBookSlut @Jenni_Capps (edited) 7y

Sace @Jenni_Capps or when the prose gets way too turgid. 😞 7y

Sace @Cathythoughts so tasty! 7y

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nickimags

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@Jhullie

I'm in Jersey in the Channel Islands, the most southernly island in the British Isles.

I don‘t have a favourite genre at the moment.

I defintely prefer paperback.

On my bed in the sunshine. 🌞

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KassKho

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⭐️ My birthday is in October!
⭐️ Fall/Winter because I like to be cozy when I read
⭐️ Nope!
⭐️ A lot of my books are ARCs so I would say 50$ a month?
⭐️ I love fantasy worlds or places that I visit
⭐️ Usually being with my family :p but it's okay cause I like them
⭐️ basically my entire library! Easily 200 books!

GypsyKat

GypsyKat Great answers! And happy early birthday! 🎉🎃 7y

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nickimags

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1. I think I saw a post on Facebook 2. Probably as a small child being taken to the children's library by my Mum. 3. The Narnia Chronicles that my oldest sister used to read to me. 4. The Vanishing of Audrey Wilde by Eve Chase 5. Book blogging and Photography 6. Don't binge watch 😯 7. The Lion, The Witch &The Wardrobe 8. Goodreads Challenge 9. Don't subscribe to any 10. My Dad and Mum

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ju.ca.no

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1.I googled bookish apps I think😅
2 books have always been around
3.some fairytalebooks from my mom
4.go set a watchman
5.Doctor Who/PoleDance/Frisbee/Japan/Concerts
6.Getting away with Murder
7.Kaito or The Neverending Story
8.Litsy AtoZ (really need to update it)/goodread reading challenge/ my own challenge of working my way through #mountTBR
9.none. Havn't found one that I liked that is based in Europe yet
10.my parents
@LazyOwl #10questions

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StephBengtson

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1. My aunt
2. Since I was 4 I was obsessed with reading as many books as I could get my hands on.
3. Fear Street books, The Secret Garden, the Babysitter's Club series, and Sweet Valley High!
4. Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann
5. TWIN PEAKS
6. GLOW 7.Mark Ryden Snow Yak Show art book.
8. I've dropped all challenges except for my Goodreads.
9. BOTM
10. My dad.

britt_brooke Same on #8! 😬🙌🏻 7y

LazyOwl Oh I forgot about Sweet Valley High, I read those too 7y

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Redjewel_7734

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#10questions

1. I heard about from @Liberty on a @bookriot podcast & I just new it was the perfect social media community for me 😊
2. I can't remember ever mot being book obsessed
3. Little Women & the Donna Parker mysteries. I still have the old hardbacks my mom gave me of these that she read as a kid.
4. The Pearl that Broke Its Shell
5. All things HP
6. Handmaid's Tale
7. The People of Pern
8. Goodreads-100 books
9. BOTM
10. Mom

LazyOwl

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KnjiskiZmaj

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#TenQuestions by @LazyOwl ... here it goes🤓
1. BookRiot article📚
2. When I was 18... before that I hated reading 😅
3. A bunch of those, but here's one The Little Prince 🤴
4. The Stranger by Harlan Coben 🕵️‍♂️
5. Sudoku, dancing
6. Arrow, So You Think You Can Dance🕺
7. I love The Gritch Witch cycle covers... work of art 😍
8. None
9. None again 😅 BUT, you guys could suggest me some
10. My Croatian high school teacher

RaimeyGallant Have you checked out Harlen Coben's Netflix show The Five? So good. He actually liked my tweet about it! 7y

Gissy I can't find those The Gritch Witch Cycle 🤔 7y

KnjiskiZmaj @Gissy I'm not sure if they were ever translated. I'll check it out and let you know if I find anything 7y

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Read.Em.And.Eat

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Question time!

1. Booktubers!
2. The minute I could read on my own.
3. Cozy Mysteries.
4. Cinder
5. Anime.
6. Yuri!!! On Ice
7. Caraval
8. Litsy A-Z
9. No :( but some day!
10. My mom!

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TrishB

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Daughter had first english lesson on Gatsby today. Part of her homework is to do some reading on mid-west America in the 1920's. She's done some net searching but nothing has really come up. Ideas - reference books or web sites would be greatly appreciated. Thank you 😀

VanChocStrawberry Try: site.iptv.org/iowapathways/mypath/great-depression-begins-1920s 7y

VanChocStrawberry And http://bit.ly/2gKLlqP 7y

VanChocStrawberry Annnd this: http://wapo.st/2wLh7M1 7y

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VanChocStrawberry Also, here's an interesting article from a Grammar School in Britain about American farming in the 20s: www.dhahranbritish.com/history/A9_Farming20s.htm (edited) 7y

jenniferw88 I don't suppose she's doing Tender is the Night after Gatsby? I could post you a study guide if you want (I studied both for A-Level 10 years ago and no longer need it) 7y

TrishB @VanChocStrawberry thank you so much! She is on them already 👍 7y

TrishB @jenniferw88 she's not doing that this year. She's doing Hardy (Jude) and The Handmaids Tale too- just in case you have those! 7y

jenniferw88 Have got guides to the handmaid's tale too! I'll take a picture so that you can show your daughter - I don't mind sending them as I know they'll be of use! 7y

TrishB Thank you @jenniferw88 7y

quirkyreader I can't think of any good websites off the top of my head, but have her look up Detroit, Michigan in the 1920's. Another good topic is prohibition, especially in Chicago, Illinois. Other states to look up are: Wisconsin, Minnesota, Indiana, and Ohio. 7y

TrishB Thanks @quirkyreader she's on the case!! 7y

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brennahawleycraig

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Cosmo wants to know....what's the best science fiction you've read lately? 😹 actually my husband wants science fiction soon, and honestly I don't read that much. Plus I would prefer we get something that's not overly heavy on the dudes and patronizing. Feminist sci-fi, anyone? #catsoflitsy

BarbaraTheBibliophage Try Octavia Butler! 7y

Dolly Love that pose! 😻 7y

brennahawleycraig @BarbaraTheBibliophage she was my thought as well!! I haven't read her but Kindred is up next for my reading challenge. Are there any others you particularly like? 7y

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brennahawleycraig @Dolly he's so silly! 7y

CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian I love this sci fi book! Definitely feminist and fascinating. The species she invented are really cool!

The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet

brennahawleycraig @CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian oh I've heard of that!! Ordering now. Thank you! 7y

emilyhaldi That cat!!!! 😻😹 7y

BarbaraTheBibliophage I've only read Kindred and Fledgling. Loved them both. Parable of a Sower is next on my list, though. 7y

LazyLibrary This was fantastic!!!! The main character is a male, but I wouldn't consider this overly masculine at all. Gripping read! Time lines and dimensions!

Dark Matter

brennahawleycraig @emilyhaldi he never fails to be ridiculous! 7y

brennahawleycraig @LazyLibrary thank you!! We will definitely check that out! 7y

MinDea I haven't read it but have heard really good reviews

The Name of the Wind: The Kingkiller Chronicle: Day One

LeahBergen Cosmo! 😂 7y

LauraJ Try

Left Hand of Darkness

drokka Would he get stuck in series? If so, then

Sleeping Giants

brennahawleycraig @drokka He was just saying he's up for a new series! I don't think I realized that was sci-fi. Going on the list. Thank you! 7y

brennahawleycraig @LauraJ thank you! I'm ordering that one for sure...I've never read any Ursula but always wanted to! 7y

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Bostonmomx2

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#bookishquestionoftheweek
@BookishGirl06

Usually in/on my bed but my outdoor patio furniture comes next week and I'm desperately hoping it's super comfy and becomes my favorite place.

Texreader I love reading on my patio at our lake house...when it's not 100+ degrees outside. 😓🔥. Hopefully it's perfect for you!! 7y

litmuggle My big comfy couch 7y

Bostonmomx2 @Texreader I just was informed our furniture is delayed almost 2 more weeks. I'm so annoyed 😆 7y

GabrielleDubois In front of my book! 😊 7y

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RinaBrahmbhattBarot

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pick

Please tell us......

LeeRHarry Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks - book group pick 😊 7y

BarbaraTheBibliophage Traveling today so I have my iPad. Just started

Tracks: One Woman's Journey Across 1,700 Miles of Australian Outback

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Pachinko, but I'll be at work so no chance to read it!! But I always have to have one with me!! 📚😊 7y

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LeeRHarry @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks me too! 😊 7y

Lynnsoprano @LeeRHarry I loved that book! My book is Something Rotten, the fourth Thursday Next book. 7y

LeeRHarry @Lynnsoprano just started it today 😊 - I love Jasper Fforde 💕 7y

Ashley_Nicoletto A Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue 7y

TrishB This one 😀

The Confessions of Young Nero

julesG More than 600 on my kindle. This is one of them:

Last Lecture

Redjewel_7734 Too many to list on my Kindle & Nook (though right now I'm mainly teading Cursed Child on Nook), Lord of the Rings, A Million Junes 7y

Captivatedbybooks Well i have my Nook and i have the Kindle app on both Nook & phone lol but actual books

The Husband's Secret

dariazeoli My Kindle has a bunch, but my current read there is

Tune In: The Beatles: All These Years

Bindrosbookshelf

Mr. Rochester

Notafraidofwords

Daring to Drive: A Saudi Woman�s Awakening

Laura317

When Dimple Met Rishi

hgrimes Fellowship of the Ring. I reserve my Litsy readalongs for 8 pm every night (yes, I have a set time), but today I am behind! 7y

BookwormBeth

Final Girls

Buddys_Momma

Hum If You Don't Know the Words

AmyG American Fire and...

Fierce Kingdom

(edited) 7y

ErickaS_Flyleafunfurled

Exit West: A Novel

brilliantglow Hmm about 7300 titles on my tablet but I'm reading the subtle knife and

Murder City: The Untold Story of Canada's Serial Killer Capital, 1959-1984

Soubhiville

The Mad Ship

ephemeralwaltz

The Unbearable Lightness of Being: Twentieth Anniversary Edition

WhatDeeReads

What We Lose

Betty_Bookworm

The Reapers Are the Angels: A Novel

RinaBrahmbhattBarot This post is great and thank you all :) I can't wait to check and get some on my TBR :). Keep them coming! I'm reading #SummerReads #BookClub #MBSC

The Little Paris Bookshop: A Novel

mjdowens

Pope Joan: A Novel

RinaBrahmbhattBarot @TrishB I've heard about this one :) yet to read. How are you finding it? 7y

RinaBrahmbhattBarot @julesG wow!!!!600......I've only 80 or so...and thought that was OTT :) how many have you read? 7y

RinaBrahmbhattBarot @Redjewel_7734 HP cursed child? Read it last year :) 7y

RinaBrahmbhattBarot @Captivatedbybooks loved that book :) 7y

RinaBrahmbhattBarot @dariazeoli musical book! Not read any such book, will be sure to check out :) 7y

RinaBrahmbhattBarot @Laura317 how is it? Heard great reviews :) 7y

RinaBrahmbhattBarot @Laura317 great story! I always find these type of books to be inspirational 7y

RinaBrahmbhattBarot @hgrimes set time for reading, sounds like a clock work. I wish I can do that. Hubby and kiddie gets in the way 7y

RinaBrahmbhattBarot @Buddys_Momma added in my TBR 7y

RinaBrahmbhattBarot @mjdowens I'm a fan of historical books! I find these books fascinating. How are you finding it? 7y

RinaBrahmbhattBarot @Betty_Bookworm oh no, crime thriller!!! Is it scary? 7y

RinaBrahmbhattBarot @WhatDeeReads sounds like a great book :) 7y

RinaBrahmbhattBarot @ephemeralwaltz very interesting story 7y

RinaBrahmbhattBarot @Betty_Bookworm @TrishB saw you tagged the same book :) 7y

RinaBrahmbhattBarot @brilliantglow 7300...titles! Since when you started buying books on tablet? I'm curious. PS: is the book you are reading based on true stories? 7y

RinaBrahmbhattBarot @LeeRHarry love to read book group pick :) 7y

RinaBrahmbhattBarot @BarbaraTheBibliophage I'm going to check this out :) I read last month. Loved it

Into the Wild

RinaBrahmbhattBarot @Ashley_Nicoletto cool choice :) what are you learning? 7y

RinaBrahmbhattBarot @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks yep!! Always carry paper and e books both :) 7y

RinaBrahmbhattBarot @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I tried to read at lunch time :) 7y

RinaBrahmbhattBarot @Lynnsoprano what's the book like - something rotten - sounds interesting title 7y

brilliantglow Hmmm I've been buying ebooks for 6ish years. I obviously buy more than I could read haha but also a lot of them are issues of manga/graphic novels or were free from the author or Kobo. Murder City is a true story. It's part of the history of the city where I live. I'm reading it to finish off my #readharder for this year. It's really interesting. 7y

TrishB Have finished the book and it was great 👍 7y

julesG @MyBookSwapClub The 600 books on my kindle are the ones I haven't read yet. My active TBR, I delete/remove read books from my kindle. 🙈🙈🙈 Kindle Deals are such a temptation. 7y

Redjewel_7734 @MyBookSwapClub I read it when it came out & I'm reading it mow as part of #hpchapteraday & I'm reading LOTR as part of #lotrchaptrtaday 😊 7y

BarbaraTheBibliophage @MyBookSwapClub I've see the movie Into the Wild, but haven't read the book. Like it? 7y

Laura317 @MyBookSwapClub When Dimple Met Rishi is a very sweet, fun YA love story. I highly recommend. 😊 7y

Lynnsoprano @MyBookSwapClub Something Rotten is part of the Thursday Next series. Mystery, satire, comedy, alternative history, it's all there. This series really needs to be read in order from the beginning, though.

The Eyre Affair: A Novel

mjdowens I am really enjoying Pope Joan. Even being a fictionalized version, the author has done a great job with the description of her struggle and frustration being female and having "brains". 7y

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IMASLOWREADER

Question Behind the Question | John G. Miller

1.CALIFORNIA
2.THE HANDMAID'S TALE
3.RULES OF CIVILITY
4.GRIMM'S FAIRY TALES
5.GONE GIRL
6.???

#letstalkaboutbooksbaby

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ju.ca.no

Question Behind the Question | John G. Miller

1. Tokyo
2. other parts of Japan
3. Artemis
4. My Dad
5. hm.. there is this one staircase in Vienna which is very pretty
6. Kindle (actually I prefer print)
7. hmm hard to say... maybe a few weeks!
8. My next challenge is finishing my TBR Pile, among those books Ulysses will be my biggest challenge!
9. Not hated but also not liked was Harry Potter (sorry)
10. Plenty😅 Ulysses is probably the one waiting the longest

#miscquestions @Sha0102

Sha0102 Haha Ulysses is being waiting for me for ages too 7y

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saguarosally

Question Behind the Question | John G. Miller

1. Print, 1-2. Audio, 10-15.
2. Digital.
3. Nonfiction, mystery
4. Fantasy, paranormal romance
5. Digital books that return when you're just about to finish.
6. It's cheap. Sometimes.
7. I love reading YA, but I feel too old to do that.
#litsyquestions @GypsyKat

GypsyKat I'm personally a big lover of fairytales and children's books. You're never too old to read what makes you happy! 😊 7y

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Debiw781

Question Behind the Question | John G. Miller

I don't have a preference because I just read no matter whether I have food or not 😂
#bookishquestionoftheweek
@BookishGirl06

Marla I eat while I read and don't eat when I read because I am either reading a printed book or listening to an audiobook. 7y

underthebelljar Same 😂 Food or not, I'm always reading! 7y

coffeewithbooks Same I like either food or not . I do like to have coffee 7y

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Cathleennh

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pick

This is just a question - I am looking for books on sailing for my niece who is 12 -- any ideas of a good novel or non-fiction book ( not scary)? Thanks, Littens!!

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WarpedSweetness

Question Behind the Question | John G. Miller

Sometimes I listen to music, but not typically. Usually I have the t.v. playing or just silence.

#bookishquestionoftheweek
@BookishGirl06

Maike Same here. I only listen to music when I read on the train, to block out the conversations. 7y

CouronneDhiver Peace and quiet for me, please 😊 7y

BibliophileMomma I always have the tv playing in the background. 7y

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Reecaspieces Usually silence or birds chirping. Sometimes I will turn on music but it is rare 7y

AmandaL Silence. 7y

GlassAsDiamonds Silence unless I'm trying to cancel out another noise! 😊😊😊 (live near a construction site). 7y

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BookishGirl06

Question Behind the Question | John G. Miller

I usually prefer silence. Very rarely do I use music and even then, it has to have no lyrics.

Either comment below or tag me with your responses.

#bookishquestionoftheweek

dariazeoli I nearly always prefer music 🎶 It was the same when I studied in school. I'd happily listen to music all day if I could! 7y

kendrastephaniekaryn I listen to music or have TV on in the background, no matter what I'm doing! Silence creeps me out! 7y

MMenefee Silence. 7y

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Redwritinghood Music distracts me, so silence. 7y

hazelaiden I don't listen to music, but the tv has to be on to where I can barely hear it. Silence makes me anxious. 7y

TheLibrarian Silence. I'm easily distracted 😬 7y

Megabooks I read with the TV on. Music (except classical) distracts me. 7y

Cinfhen Love music but not when I'm reading 7y

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Silence!!! Noise is too distracting! 😊 7y

Cspen113 I very rarely will play classical music while I read, but most of the time I don't have enough attention span to do both. 7y

abbsinwonderland Silence. I jam too hard when I listen to music. 😂 7y

lamaman2boys I almost always read with noise (my 2 boys playing in the background, or my husband watching tv). Of course, if it's a really good book I tune it all out! 7y

KellyMuser If there is music playing in the story, then I play the same music myself. This happens often when I read Murakami. (edited) 7y

kalinichta If I do have music on while I read, it is usually instrumental or with lyrics in a language I don't understand... otherwise I'll end up singing along. 7y

Billypar Usually silence but sometimes jazz or classical. Every so often try music with lyrics and then remember that I can't do both. 7y

BooksAtNight I play music when I read. Usually instrumental music in the form of game soundtracks. Occasionally I live dangerously and play something in a language I don't understand so I don't get too distracted. 7y

jfalkens If I'm in my library,clock ticking, open window sounds and cats meowing sometimes. If I'm in the living room with my husband than video games, video game anger and cats meowing sometimes. 7y

Meeko93 Silence 7y

RosieBoo65 Silence 7y

GypsyKat Silence 7y

Scurvygirl Generally I have noise in the background, a show or movie I like, but lately I have been having sensory overload issues and it needs to be quiet in my house/office/car at all times. 7y

erzascarletbookgasm Silence, though soft music in the background like some classical or musical instruments songs is bearable. 7y

Rachbb3 Silence 7y

LeahBergen Silence!! 7y

CoverToCoverGirl Uninterrupted silence please. 7y

PaperbackReader I can go either way but prefer silence 7y

Wife Silence!🌹 7y

Lreads I do both. I like listening to classical music. I've even listened to classical music while listening to an audiobook! 7y

NerdyBibliophile I most definitely enjoy reading in silence better but if it's too quite I'd rather have a show on in the background on low. With music, I always want to sing along and that distracts me. #silence 7y

Eggs Silence is best 7y

Liatrek It depends on the book because once I listen to music while reading it will be forever tied to that book. 7y

Reggie Silence or if i have music it has to be classical or orchestral movie scores. Things without words. 7y

TheDaysGoBy Silence for sure. I can deal with the tv on in the background as long as it's something I'm not at all interested in. Otherwise, I like when it's quiet so I can give the book my full attention. 7y

nickimags Definitely silence or an audiobook. I find music or taliking distracting, but I do that awful thing of sharing what I'm reading wuth my family whilst they're reading and they get so fed up! 😉 7y

MatchlessMarie Sometimes I like to have background noise. Mostly instrumental though. There are some good playlists on Spotify for focus and such. So far my exceptions have been Norah Jones and The Lulls in Traffic. Mellow, but not distracting. 7y

TrishB Silence now. Has changed with age. 7y

Rachiiebookdragon I tend to read in silence as I much as I love to listen to music, I find it a distraction whilst reading :) 7y

Megabunnyreads I prefer it quiet. No music needed! 7y

Shemac77 Silence or really quite music that has no lyrics. 7y

TNbookworm I prefer silence, I can't concentrate otherwise! 7y

ilayreading I have an instrumental spotify playlist that in constantly adding to. 7y

jlondon1963 Depends on my mood and the book I am reading. 7y

flip58 Only classical music. 7y

Redy2trvl I don't mind background noise. Light music or a baseball game is perfect. 7y

misslala Silence is ideal. Otherwise it is difficult for me to concentrate. 7y

Escape_reality18 I listen to regular music and it doesn't bother me at all. I don't really like reading in complete silence. 7y

Mahatma_Canejeeves Usually in silence. But sometimes I put rain sounds on in the background. 7y

MaleficentBookDragon Silence, but my #manpanion often watches anime while I read. Sometimes it's hard to concentrate during that. 7y

lildeb_8 Silence or instrumental if the family are being too loud! 7y

minkyb No music with words. I end up reading the same page over and over! 7y

laurieluna I've had to master the skill of reading while the most annoying kids TV shows play in the background so music would be a blessed relief 😂 7y

Gissy I prefer silence but I can hear music too, something instrumental. But I need to confess that if I like the book it doesn't matter if the place is noisy. 7y

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I-read-and-eat

Question Behind the Question | John G. Miller

1. Crack all the spines! I mostly read paperbacks and I love cracking the spine on a new book.
2. Tea all the way! Though I do love drinken iced coffee in summer.
3. Fantasy
4. Evening. I don't ever have time in the morning.
5. Own a bookstore! I have already plannend how it will look and everything 😀

@Kalalalatja #BookishWouldYouRather

Kalalalatja I made a drawing of my bookstore at one point 😂 7y

I-read-and-eat @Kalalalatja I guess we are all the same kind of crazy over here 😂 7y

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Jerdencon

Question Behind the Question | John G. Miller

I'm stealing The picture too! This is fun! 1.paperbacks - just easier. 2. Only read new books - very rarely reread 3. Library girl 4. Same book cover 5. Lord of the rings 6. The bigger the better 500 + #bookishwouldyourather

Kalalalatja

Kalalalatja 👏👏👏 8y

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julesG

Question Behind the Question | John G. Miller

Okay, I stole @Kalalalatja's picture to answer her #BookishWouldYouRather questions.

1. Hardbacks
2. New reads please
3. Buy (libraries are a wonderful thing if only people treated the books better and didn't leave strange spots, odours,... in them)
4. Same cover
5. GoT
6. More than 500 (supersize me etc, more is better, most of the time)

Smangela Love this! I'm gonna play along too :) 8y

JuliaTheBookNerd I totally agree! But the only new reads would be hard for me, I love to reread my old favorites 📚❤️ 8y

Kalalalatja Agree on number 6 - I love big books and I cannot lie 📚 8y

julesG @JuliaTheBookNerd Not being able to re-read favourites would be hard, but never reading anything new would be unbearable, too. 8y

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RinaBrahmbhattBarot

Question Behind the Question | John G. Miller

How do you find reading time when life/work gets super busy?
About a week ago, I always used to find time for bedtime reading and during commuting - lately pretty knackered and finding 'sleep' more appealing than reading 🤔

Michelle_mck When it gets like that for me I switch to Audio for the commute 8y

Notafraidofwords I've been struggling too 8y

Sarah83 I try to read during my lunchtime. 8y

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Redwritinghood When that happens to me, I just don't struggle with it. You'll feel like reading again when you're ready. 8y

TrishB I actually need the reading more when I feel like that. It keeps me calm and helps de-stress. 8y

WhatDeeReads I switch to audio and comics when I feel like that. I can do other things and listen to audio. Comics are quick, 15 minutes here and there. 8y

Lupita.Reads I'm with you! I've found that when I don't read I get really cranky! I've tried to sneak in some reading time during my lunch time or lately via audiobooks. I drive to and from work and my commute is no more then 20 mins, which isn't a lot of time but I am still able to get into the stories! 8y

RinaBrahmbhattBarot @Michelle_mck great idea - I'll try that :) 8y

RinaBrahmbhattBarot @Notafraidofwords I know - wish reading was mandatory in adulthood (like at your job or you get public holiday) 8y

RinaBrahmbhattBarot @Sarah83 lunch time just busy taking care of personal errands or needing a break from office (just need to go for walk) I'll try today though 8y

RinaBrahmbhattBarot @Redwritinghood yep - at one point I've started feeling guilty - that's what got me thinking 8y

RinaBrahmbhattBarot @TrishB I'm reading time management and some self help books to get through busyness now 8y

RinaBrahmbhattBarot @Lucky_LaDee gonna try that! Thank you 8y

RinaBrahmbhattBarot @Lupita.Reads cranky - I can relate to and that's what got me thinking. I will try audiobook 8y

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Pamtherunner

Question Behind the Question | John G. Miller

pick

This was a super quick read, and a borrowed book from work. Found it interesting but really not a lot of new information. I'd be willing to look into the actual workbook to see what benefits I could find. Plenty of good ideas here.

Kimzey I'm a sucker for personal development books! 😊👍🏼 8y

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JodyS

Question Behind the Question | John G. Miller

Hey Littens I am wondering if you could help me out. I am looking to get a book for my Dad about Sweden but I am not sure what to get. Any recommendations? He is a nature and history buff. Thanks in advance for your help! 😃

ReadingRover Hmmm I've read a few books set in Sweden and by Swedish authors but they have all been mystery/suspense so idk if that's what you're looking for. The Hypnotist by Lars Kepler was good. It's the first in a series. Also Camilla Läckberg has a series. Hope that helps. 8y

Ole If you're looking for some fiction, try Selma Lagerlof. She has written some family sagas. Also the Adventurous travel of Nils which is for kids about a boy becoming an elf an travel through Sweden on the back of a goose. 🙂 8y

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