Welcome to Litsy!

My mom's name is Mathilda and it's her birthday today. Seems appropriate to start this.

This book is amazing! It's all email exchanges between twins Harry and Matilda

I found myself laughing out loud a lot as I read, which is something that doesn't happen a lot for me. I do wonder whether this book would have hit me quite as squarely if not for the fact that I am a photographer & writer, myself, but I think there's just something compelling about these characters. I found them at times sparkling and at times pretentious, but there's a truth to that, I think.

I read this for a book club and there was nothing about it that I liked.... at all...🙅🏻can't love them all! 🤷🏻‍♀️📖 #ohwell

Odd, strange, enjoyable. I'm glad I stuck with this book because I was going to bail because I disliked the characters so much, but they grew on me. The entire book is email correspondence between twins, which makes for a good read. Everyone in the book lies. Majorly. There are some real dysfunctional characters here. And probably incest. And yet, I enjoyed the book. Go figure.

This illustrates my love/hate relationship with my beloved library's hold system. I put tons of my "want to read" books on hold, my library has no limit, as far as I know, and instead of them becoming available in manageable dribbles, there's a virtual tidal wave of books. And now I'm filled with anticipation and a bit overwhelmed (and almost certainly late fines in my future.) What to read first? Suggestions?

I wanted to like this book so badly, but the characters seemed super 2 dimensional, and I guess I expected more. I loved the idea of this book, but I couldn't even finish it. I love books told in alternative ways, but this book didn't feel like anything special. The instagram devoted to the characters was interesting, however the rest fell flat.

*thanks to netgalley for the arc*

This book told entirely in email exchanged between a pair of codependent twins with secrets takes a couple strange turns and then ends. It's quick, somewhat funny in parts, and unusual to be sure. #LitsyAtoZ letter H

Not sure how I feel about this. Some interesting twists and turns but the epistolary aspect got old for me. Liked the references to UConn, Vermont and NYC. Curious to learn if it resonates more with younger readers.

This is starting quick and amusing... but I'm really becoming concerned about the codependency between these twins. It seems unhealthy.

How cool is Rachel Hulin's book party for HEY HARRY, HEY MATILDA?

A book entirely in emails sent between fraternal twins Hey Harry HeyMatilda life ,family growing up sounds funny&touching thanks @DoubledayBooks &The Secret Lives of the Amir Sisters written by the winner of The British Bake OFF 2015 looks charming .with a touch of drama.

Though fast-paced, the characters never grabbed me... a few scenes were really great, but overall the predictability of the plot overpowered even that... #SeasonsReadings

I am sick. Throat-on-fire, can't-speak sick. I needed a snappy read that I could enjoy between naps, and lo-and-behold this book showed up on my doorstep last night. It fit the bill- I would describe it as a WHERE'D YOU GO, BERNADETTE?" for the younger crowd with possible YA crossover. Give it a try...out in January.

The emails between siblings in this book are cracking me up.