“But I didn‘t much like people‘s sympathy, especially coming as this did from a stranger: it made me feel pitied. And pity scared me, for it forced me to think of all I‘d lost. Grief already gnawed at my edges, and if I let it, it would swallow me whole.”
How is this a MIDDLE GRADE?!? It‘s so good and so lovely, if you like gothic novels you absolutely have to check out this little book.
Final stats for the #readathon #deweyoct
5 books finished, 2 I read/listened to part of.
2 hours listened, overall 9 hours 50 minutes reading.
1068 pages read!
Feeling pretty awesome about that since I cohosted two hours and ended up with my best friend over to chill (and read). How did you guys do?
Loving Strange Star so far - much spookier than anticipated! My dogs are finally settling down so hoping to finish this one in an hour or two! #readathon #dogsoflitsy
pickThis is a fun, spooky story that tells a story of how Mary Shelley may have been inspired to write Frankenstein. You don‘t need to have read Frankenstein to enjoy the story itself though. My favorite part really had nothing to do with the major plot line, but there was a very strong supportive female friendship throughout the whole book
Current status: hoping the 2 year old falls asleep while watching a movie on the couch... after trying unsuccessfully to get him to sleep in our hot, stuffy upstairs for over an hour. Starting this while I wait and cross my fingers 🤞🤞
pickI picked this up as a 2 for 1 offer on a whim when I was buying something else - I've heard lots about Emma Carroll but not read anything by her before. I found myself really enjoying this - it is set in 1816 and features some famous faces from the time. Spooky and gothic but in a very accessible (and acceptable) way for children. Give it a read this summer if you want a bit of gothic horror!
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