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I did it! I finished another book! 😅

A Canadian western, set in 1903 following Mary Boulton as she flees into the wilderness after killing her husband. Tracked by his relentless brothers, she endures a whole lot and encounters some fascinating characters. I loved the writing style and the story—excellent historical fiction escapism with a beautiful setting. I liked it so much I am sending it for my postal book club!

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#NewYearWhoDis

Getting in some outdoor reading time before the heat gets to be too much. Has anyone else's weather gone from snow to heat warnings in the last two weeks?

One positive from these past months is that I've rediscovered the joy and comfort of rereading old favourites. It's like an all encompassing hug from an old friend. I got Ridgerunner for Mother's Day, so I'm revisiting Outlander before I dive into the sequel.

1. 7 degrees and overcast 😯
2. Crocus and tulips
3. Gil Adamson's The Outlander.

#wondrouswednesday @Eggs

I'd never heard of this book until Kim Taylor Blakemore recommended it for #read99women -- now I definitely want to check it out! http://www.greermacallister.com/blog/2020/1/19/read99women-kim-taylor-blakemore

Another fabulous Litten has hit 100K and is celebrating with an #ILoveLitsyGiveaway 🎉🎉🎉

Congratulations on the milestone @4thhouseontheleft and thank you for being such a great part of this community. I'm teasing the bok I recommended you because I'll take any opportunity to push Gil Adamson on people 😁

(and if you're reading this and don't yet follow Alisia, head over to het page and say hello!)

The Outlander by Gil Adamson
Octavia Butler
Office Space
Oatmeal chocolate chip cookies and Olive Oil Cake

#ManicMonday #letterO @JoScho

Nothing better than beer with a book on the label. Except maybe when the book is one of your absolute favourites.

For the record: Masala Munch pairs super well with Cucumber Mint Ale.

@Avanders is hosting a super generous #JanuaryJoy #giveaway!! 😍🎉😍🎉

I couldn't pick just one! Lots of bookish discussions over the holidays, and Born a Crime, Beartown, and Kindred were my top recommendations for books I read in 2017. The Outlander is my all time top recommended book, I think more people should discover Adamson's brilliant and beautiful writing.

Thanks for spreading so much joy, @Avanders !!

Ending 2017 on a high note with this exquisite book

@TheKidUpstairs Due to life and other things, I‘ve only just now had a chance to open your lovely parcel. I‘m touched beyond words. The soup recipes look amazing and I can‘t wait to try them! And the books... I don‘t even know where to begin. Each one looks stunning and I‘m itching to break into then all. Thank you so so much! #booktoteswap

I often find myself frustrated with my reading speed - I've never been a quick reader but I can recall parts of books I've read long ago. I try to be thankful for this part of reading and try to enjoy every moment of it.

After a long day at a beer conference yesterday, this morning is made for reading in bed + copious amounts of Oolong. ☕️📖

Five TBRs that I hope prove me right in this #FiveStarPredictions challenge. Thank you for the tags, @Leftcoastzen @Redwritinghood @GypsyKat and @rubyslippersreads ! 😘

Who hasn't played yet? I'll tag @drokka @mklong @vivastory @UnidragonFrag and @quirkyreader (apologies if you've already been tagged). ❤️

Okay, so the beer I LOVED the most (cucumber mint ale, kids!) happened to be the one with book label bottles. Including my favourite Canadian book.... I'm dying. I want to live here. If you go to Toronto, visit Henderson Brewing!!!! @britt_brooke @mcipher @Nat_Reads

These are my most recommended books for someone to #dropeverythingandread
#aprilbookshowers
@RealLifeReading

Catching up! #riotgrams #badassheroine The Widow/Mary total badass. I'd you haven't read it before, I can't recommend it highly enough!

Full of vivid details and compelling characters, this is a great book about the early days of the Canadian west. Despite having read the book before, I still found it suspenseful. Recommended.

Two teenagers who make far more kickass heroines than I would ever have been at their ages (19 for The Outlander and 14 for True Grit).

#seasonsreadings2016

The plot is quite basic (widow "by her own hand" flees into Canadian mountains, doggedly pursued by her intimidating brothers-in-law). The language is elaborate and lovely. The characters we meet along the way are the most amazing and loveable string of lunatic misfits. This book is all about the characters.

...and that's not counting the ones on my Kindle. #Booktober @RealLifeReading Coincidentally my #FirstEverLitsyPost is my first ever Litsy post. Joining the photo challenge on day 9.

I was really excited for this book, but it dragged in some places and sped in others. I was never very invested in any of the characters, things were very neatly resolved in the end and I wanted to shake her senseless in the last few paragraphs. It was interesting, so it gets a so-so, but I wouldn't pick it again.

went to the bookstore today!! 💕📚

This book about a woman fleeing alone across the West after killing her husband in 1903 makes me shiver just thinking about it! #funphotofriday