Welcome to Litsy!

Okay, this is super late, but I‘ve never let a little thing like deadlines interfere with my fun! 😄 The three books, The Crucible, Fahrenheit 451, and The Woman in White, are three of my very favorite books. I‘ve also been privileged to teach them, which brings a whole new level of understanding of them. ❤️❤️❤️
#TLT #ThreeListThursday

A gift from a friend 🧡

Seems legit to me. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Chloe Okoye wanted to share her pedicure. lol also the fall swap box has been mailed out as of Friday. @Chrissyreadit

The Power Of The Lady
A Petite Story By Ann Crystal
Art by Ann Crystal
#petitestoriesbyAnnCrystal

The Lady could always feel the shift before it happens. It has happened before. Generally the shift in weight is barely noticeable, but there have been times when the weight causes an almost intolerable imbalance.

Yet it is usually this Woman's obligation to wait and assess, to give the imbalance a chance to even out and restore equality.

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While working on my library, I found that I had to rehome 40+ books. So my husband and I went around our neighborhood and dropped off the books at several Little Free Libraries.

Sometimes it‘s hard for me to choose between my mother tongue (German) and Englisch. Especially if there is a translated book. Please tell me I am not the only one❣️😉 #problemsofareader #bookperson #differentlanguagereader #booksindifferentlanguages #translatedbooks #germanbooks #englishbooks #languageenthusiast

Thank You @debinhawaii for #5JoysFriday 💕🌺💖

1- The Enchanted Greenhouse & The Giver Quartet 📚🥳💝.

2- News about Superman sequel, “Man of Tomorrow“ expected to fly into theaters 2027 🦸‍♂️🎬💝...I'm excited, and I still need to catch the first movie 😂🤩🎬💝.

3- Learned that “The Giver“ is part of a series, then was really excited that the “The Giver Quartet“ is an unabridged collection of all four books 🥳📚💝.

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A surprise from my mom! 📚💝

These are both simply beautiful 😍📚🤩. Both have sprayed edges.

Is it a coincidence that the Giver Quartet is highlighted in red? 🤔👀🤗. Hadn't even realized that “The Giver“ was part of a series!

I'm going to complete some of my current reads before I begin these.

🥳📚 Too Excited 📚💃.

#moviesnseriesreviewedbyanncrystal

#TheGiverreviewedbyanncrystal

#reviewedbyanncrystal

#books #bookhandling #relationshipwithabook

#Falling
Day 1. Wildlife
#Wildlife

Thank You @dabbe 🐝 for #HaikuADay #HaikuHive 🐝🪄📜✍🏼💖.

@bellabella 🐝
@BooksandCoffee4Me 🐝
@TheBookHippie 🐝
@The_Book_Ninja!
@CBee 🐝
@DebinHawaii 🐝
@ImperfectCJ 🐝
@Itchyfeetreader 🐝
@Jari-chan 🐝
@jdiehr 🐝
@JenlovesJT47 🐝
@julieclair 🐝
@kelli7990 🐝
@Kristy_K 🐝
@lil1inblue 🐝
@Mimi28 🐝
@Reggie 🐝
@Susanita 🐝
@vivastory 🐝

#HaikuHivecommunityLittenAnnCrystal 🐝

We do not care that it was still August when we put up our Halloween decorations! It‘s never too soon to celebrate all things spooky! No offense, Fall, but we‘re ready for things that go bump in the night!! 🎃👻👺🧛🏻‍♀️🧟‍♀️
#WDNCW #WeDoNotCareWednesday #Halloween!

@CSeydel my #AutumnComfortSwap package is here. Thank you and now to hide it 🍂
@thebacklistbook

When you're a brown-skin American and there is no place to park except beside an unmarked white van in a lonely parking lot??? 🚐🤔🥺🧐🤨🤗...I know I'm warrior, I just didn't feel like one at that moment 😂🤣😂.

Here's my list for September!
#BookspinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

I had planned to read at least one chapter/story each day of this readathon...and I have 🥳📚💝.

Thank You @Bookwormjillk for hosting this readathon, it was wonderful fun 👏🏼🥳📚💝.

#SummersEnd #readathon
#SummersEndreadathon

#reviewedbyanncrystal

I don‘t think I have posted my bracket before. The Stand may be a hard one to beat, but who knows what I might read in the next few months.

Thank you for the graphic @CSeydel 🙂

It has been a while since I've done a challenge, so let's go!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfs7yHyeyWN9K9pSE-dbPvoNTyyJ9RJVSoKDzbd...

#hauntedshelf @PuddleJumper

It feels so dramatic to be making this post 🤣 but I want things to be easy to find

I'll be offline most of my holiday so won't be able to post reminders. I'll answer questions and comments when I can

1/4 #HauntedShelf sign ups/Let's Go! Points will close 30th September - https://litsy.com/p/NlNxRXBya0dn

https://litsy.com/p/T2U0cmNNTEs1

Here are my choices for #ReadOrDonate
@julieclair

I couldn‘t find the book in the directory but it is The Dropouts by Liv Parkinson. I loved this quote.

After 7 years, I finally have my library!

#Bookspin Here is my list for September. I‘m basically carrying the same list over and updating any I have read or that were picked the month before. It is all books I own. Some were gifted from Littens and a couple are from my husband‘s picks.

repost for @PuddleJumper

#HauntedShelf is back for another year!

This October reading challenge will let you earn points for books read, hours spent reading, and readathons participated in

As I'm away you won't be sorted into teams until mid-September

You can involve yourself as much or as little as you like. Just make sure to cheer each other on and share that reading love

Sign up: https://forms.gle/wmcY27wyx6awp3EfA

1. I had fun getting my Halloween decorations up (and picking up a few new ones)! Yes, I know it‘s still August—so what?!?
2. My niece had her baby. After three days of labor and some complications, mom and baby are doing fine!
3. I love my husband dearly, but he works from home and we‘re ALWAYS together! I just had 4 days home ALONE!
4. Friday night in my recliner, reading with Schitt‘s Creek playing!
5. I discovered HTeaO!
#5JoysFriday

One day late!!!! 📚👀📚.

These are the books I am going to focus on for the readathon.

To Shape A Dragon's Breath had grasped my complete interest, which caused me to “mostly“ neglect these current reads.

I plan to read at least one chapter/story each day of this readathon.

Thank You @Bookwormjillk for hosting this readathon ☺️📚💝.

#SummersEnd #readathon
#SummersEndreadathon

#californiananncrystal

I've been keeping out of the comments and debates about God and Prayers both here on Litsy and in RL.

Until today.

A friend came to me and demanded for me to explain how my “good“ “kind“ “loving“ God could allow such bad things to happen in the world “all the time.“ And don't give me, “God Works In Mysterious Ways“ or that “There's A Reason For Everything“ crap.

If you'd like to know how this conversation continued, please keep reading.

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repost for @CBee

I realized today that my #readyourkindle list for August still had July on it - oops 😂🤪 I did read a few from my list this month, yay! Here‘s your friendly reminder to post your list 💚 #readyournook #readyourebooks #readyourkobo

#CharacterCharm
Day 24. Voyager
#Voyager

#CharacterCharm
Day 23. Maid
#Maid

Thank You @dabbe 🐝 for #HaikuADay #HaikuHive 🐝🪄📜✍🏼💖.

@bellabella 🐝
@BooksandCoffee4Me 🐝
@TheBookHippie 🐝
@The_Book_Ninja!
@CBee 🐝
@DebinHawaii 🐝
@ImperfectCJ 🐝
@Itchyfeetreader 🐝
@Jari-chan 🐝
@jdiehr 🐝
@JenlovesJT47 🐝
@julieclair 🐝
@kelli7990 🐝
@Kristy_K 🐝
@lil1inblue 🐝
@Mimi28 🐝
@Reggie 🐝
@Susanita 🐝
@vivastory 🐝

#HaikuHivecommunityLittenAnnCrystal 🐝

repost for @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

It‘s almost my favorite time of the year! 🧡🍂🤎 The ber months are the best months! This year is really flying by!

Thank you to everyone who participated in our August photo challenge, #charactercharm! We love seeing your posts! We are looking forward to seeing your posts for #falling 🍁

Enjoy this autumn playlist!
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/54PME6LiMTlw9sJMLKptI1?pi=BzIvRQwdTseUI

There is talk about there being nationwide protest during Labor Day weekend.

If you're going out to join the protests, please be careful. Please keep in consideration that Federal Agents are armed and Little t has now armed the National Gaurds as of this week.

Little t and his minions are playing monopoly with America and Americans.

We the People must play this reality like a game piece on a chess board if we are going to win.

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repost for @Astroneman

Is it a dream?
I can‘t believe it!
10,000 !!!!!!
THANK YOU SO MUCH TO ALL MY LITSY FRIENDS!
I‘m celebrating with a giveaway: A SURPRISE BOX FOR YOU! ( no books inside)
1) follow me
2) like their post
3) tag me and other 2 Litsy friends
OPEN FROM 15th August TO 29th August
INTERNATIONALLY OPEN
I will make a list with the names and then I will draw the winner!!!

#book #bookly #litsy #litsyfriends #giveaway #goodreads #toread

#CharacterCharm
Day 22. Musician
#Musician

My #ReadMyKindle2025 list for September.
@CBee

There has been some debates today about Our Nation's Flag.

I was raised by my mom that I should always respect Our American Flag and Our Land or I am only disrespecting myself.

But now there is a threat coming from Little t aimed at anyone burning or disrespecting Our Flag

Please share this posts with any protesting friends. This is serious! We cannot give these people a single reason to send out the National Guard across the America.

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Hey look, it's us. Thanks for being my people!

repost for @Bookwormjillk

Announcing the #SummersEnd #Readathon coming this weekend! Love it or hate it summer is coming to an end (here in the northern hemisphere at least.) Let‘s wave it goodbye with a Readathon! No pressure- make you own goals. I‘m tagging those who expressed interest, but all are welcome. Can‘t wait to see what you all have planned!

#CharacterCharm
Day 21. Amnesiac
#Amnesiac

#CharacterCharm
Day 20. Psychotic
#Psychotic