Welcome to Litsy!

This book has been on my TBR for quite some time. It was a goal to read it before the end of this year and finally, I managed it.
Listened to the audiobook, which I quite enjoyed.
The story was interesting, I love Alaska even though I‘ve never been there, and appreciate the story setup. The characters were interesting with different backgrounds and life baggage- some heavier than others, but meaningful and impactful nonetheless.

“Sometimes you just have to hold on to whatever you can. “

Absolutely loved the heart in this book. Set in Alaska and focusing on an eclectic bunch of teenagers as their lives intersect, it was an absolute delight to read.

Currently reading! 😃
#reading #book #alaska #thesmellofotherpeopleshouses #bonniesuehitchcock #fun #currentlyreading #winter #purple

#IfYouLikeThisMovie #AmericanBeauty

Then this book has some hints of midlife crises. But it focuses on four young adults in Alaska.

#57 of my year. This ones been on my TBR list for a while so I‘m excited to see what it‘s about. I‘m just going to read a few chapters before bed because I am actually really tired but I have to at least take a peek 🙃

It was a short read. It was a good read.

Another great book. I love books set in Alaska 8/20 #BFC #bookfitnesschallenge #bfcr4 @wanderinglynn

Listened to the audio while taking a day trip to Whittier, #Alaska. I enjoyed the different narrators and how they all connected with each other. #LetsTravelAugust

#AyUpAugust #EveryKindaPeople

This book has a lot of different types of people in it.

Saturday morning reading soundtrack #readingsoundtrack

Started these

Halfway through this #audiobook and it‘s soo touching; love how all four main characters interact with each other, though, they at first were seemingly separate.

With 2 days left of n the month, I am officially booked out.

"We don't have to be blood to be family."

I enjoyed this book. I listened to it on audio and really liked that with each new perspective, there was a different narrator.

Great YA book with a lot of heart. ? This is one of those I definitely recommend teachers of high school aged kids (or mature middle graders) have on their shelves.

This checks another off my journey through the states. #ReadingUSA2019 #Alaska @Librarybelle

“It's still there - my own heart, cobbled together and a little worse for wear - but it's definitely not all beat out.”

A short but sweet story told from the point of view of four children living in Alaska - Ruth, Dora, Alyse and Hank. The author has done a great job bringing all of the characters together and the ending was wonderfully poignant. The detail in such a short story was beautiful.

#schoolrunreading #currentreads

Does anyone else do the school run early so they can get in some reading time?

Tagged by @wanderinglynn 🙂

1. Scotland, UK 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
2. Alaska - The Smell of Other People's Houses 🇺🇲
3. Favourite author? Ummmm how do I pick 😂
4. Somewhere sunny! ☀️

#HelloThursday

A wonderful read. Reminiscent of The Lesser Blessed.

Touching book about the lives of children living in hard Alaska, all different and beautifully written stories.

Short read, great story! When with the different narrators, I had trouble keeping the stories separate.

Let's try this one!

Day3 #adventrecommends @emilyrose_x

Pressing on with my September goal of only reading books I own. This one I bought from the library bookstore a few months ago for a cool buck fifty because I loved the cover and it's set in Alaska. So far I'm loving it.

#readwhatyouown

I picked this one up on a whim from the library, but after finishing it, it seems more likely that this book picked me. Taking place in Alaska, this story is told from the perspectives of 4 characters whose lives intersect over the course of the plot. While sad and heavy at times, this is a quiet story of hope, family and courage. To me it felt like a cozy hug- just what I needed today 💜
5🌟

Day 4: Independence
This is my kind of Independence Day.... watching the Macy‘s 4th of July Spectacular on television! Best seat in the house and no crowds- plus a book in one hand and a cocktail in the other!

Happy 4th, Littens and a big thank you to any military Littens for your service in protecting our wonderful country! 🇺🇸
#ReadingResolutions @Jess7

This book had a lot of great elements, but it left me wanting in certain areas. I enjoyed the historical perspective, having very little knowledge of the politics in that area during that time.
#coverlove #ya

Whyyyyyyyyyy do I do this to myself?!?! There is so much stress associated with a big ol‘ library stack like this 😱📚

From front to back! This is a wonderfully written novel. I normally don't read books like this one some would call it a feel good with a bit of drama but this novel was very relatable in many aspects. it wasn't rushed you were able to get to know each character. It gave me all the feels 🤗 makes you wonder if it's really a small world after all.

Beautiful book and intermixed storylines. I highly recommend! 5/5

I'm loving this book! It's amazing how the universe works. So many families living their lives not knowing they all have a purpose in each other's lives ❤️. Normally I don't read books of this nature but this one may change my tune for genre picks....

Beautifully interwoven stories take the reader all over Alaska and back home again. 🏠🏠🏠🏠🏠

I loved this book. I felt like the author only scratched the surface on these characters and their stories but it was still really moving and lovely. A quick read!

And finally (last book haul picture today, I promise!) five hardcover books!!! This was actually my first time ordering from BookOutlet and it definitely won‘t be my last! ❤️ #BookHaul #BookOutlet

I enjoyed this story far more than I thought I would. Four different stories from different teens going through truly ruff times in Alaska and Canada in the 70s. A great story about the way things use to be and how much different things where handled. Quick read with very good narrator's although I would suggest the book instead if you have trouble with different pov because almost mixed up the girls a time or two.

Doing a Ready Player One reading challenge with my bookclub in anticipation of the movie coming out later this month. There are three categories in each gate complete with prizes and a golden egg for the first one to finish. So excited!!! Just finished reading The Smell of Other People‘s Houses and it was so heartwarming.

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 5/5

Happy Wednesday! #HumpDayPost

1. I have no pics of my roommate's dog, so here are a couple cute baby polar bears. #LetsMakeTricksySmile
2. iPhone.
3. No nuts, for sure.
4. I just started listening to The Smell of Other People's Houses, and it's about four teenagers growing up in Alaska—so far, so good.
5. Bowling. 🎳

Purple was weirdly hard for my unpacked books? Day 4 #riotgrams #purplebooks

I'm so looking forward to every book in this stack. #FebruaryTBR #Shelfie #ReadingResolutions #Riotgrams

I listened to this on #Libby while working. I feel like I probably would have liked it more if it were something I'd read in physical form. As it was, it jumped back and forth between POV and got kind of hard to keep track of. When I was able to keep up with who was who, I enjoyed it. It followed the lives of four teens and how they become inextricably entwined in one anothers' lives during the 60s and 70s. 3.5🌟

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I listened to the audio version of this book and really enjoyed the full cast of narrators. I typically don't enjoy books with so many different perspectives and ones that lack a central climax, but this book surprised me! It takes place in 1970s Alaska, and tells the stories of local youth and their lives. Overall I found it to be a refreshing read. #historicalfiction #prettycovers #winterreads #audiobook

#river #alaska #ya #bobalaska #battleofthebooks #teachersoflitsy Finally checking off a battle book! I need to catch up with the kids!

I wasn't expecting to make this my first book of the year, but once I started the audio book at work I couldn't turn it off. It was fascinating to see the way all of the characters developed, and how the stories of these teenagers in Alaska in the 1970s became interwoven. The audio book was brilliantly performed, and the book was a huge pick for me. What a great way to start of the new year. 💙

Just started this audiobook today! First off, I love the cover!! 😍 I‘m pretty excited to hear an audio with a full cast too! This story is set in Alaska which is a new culture I haven‘t dived into yet! #prettycovers #audiobook #fiction #booklover

3.5/5
While I enjoyed this book I think four point of views was too much, especially since I was only invested in one character and the chapters from the other characters were just boring.

What an interesting read. 1960s Alaska was still dealing with what it meant to gain statehood, and this novel gives a look into the lives of some families that got tangled in that strife for various reasons. Historical fiction, still recent enough for the teens to be relatable, and a powerful reminder of the power of change.

Quick break from studying for finals #college #collegelife #finals #currentlyreading