Welcome to Litsy!

...and now I want an omelette!

1. Tag a favourite mystery you've read
Tagged! A fun YA mystery series that is very Veronica Mars-esque (only gender swapped and written from the perspective of the “Wallace“)

2. What is your favourite way to prepare eggs?
Two egg rolled omelette with cheese (especially with kraft singles!)

#nationaleggmonthchallenge
@wildalaskabibliophile

Honestly, it seemed like this book should get on my nerves, with its weird blend of very serious (old kidnapping case, possible drug dealers, recent disappearance of a teenage girl) and absolutely snort-out-loud funny, but I weirdly enjoyed this one. There were parts that didn't jive completely for me, but overall the characters were likable and the snark entertaining... already on to book two!

I had a lot of fun reading this again! Digby & Zoe are awesome protagonists — smart, relatable, & chock full of laugh-out-loud banter. The side characters only add to their funny, adorable dynamic, while also turning high school tropes on their head. The plot is more thriller than mystery, but I didn‘t mind that at all, especially since the characters had me somewhere between grinning & giggling madly every step of the way! ★★★★☆.

#currentlyrereading | in the mood for a cute mystery! #yalitsy

I had picked up these books from the library on a whim, and ended up burning through the whole trilogy, including the third book on audio. The main character starts a new school, meets a guy who's trying to solve a personal mystery, and gets caught up in his adventures. I liked the partner in crime dynamic of the main pair, like a more equal Sherlock/Watson and the side characters were charming as well.

For the #24in48 audiobook challenge, my favorite resource for audiobooks is Libby. I also use Audible occasionally, for very popular books or ones that are not available in my library system, but I'm usually pretty happy to wait my turn on holds.

First book of the #24in48 readathon, I'm alternating between the audiobook and the hardback. I'm enjoying this more than I expected - it's not my typical genre.

@DebbieGrillo @MinDea #humpdaypost

1. Any but I have been craving some lake time badly lately.
2.I love to go sit by the water at the marina and feed the birds. But our beach is pretty amazing too. (Pensacola)
3.Theater for movies but I love bingeing on shows on Netflix.
4.F&F Tokyo Drift
5. Done :)

💙💙💙An absolute pick! 💙💙💙

Finished off my 3rd audiobook for #BFCR2, when I walked the hallways this morning. The weather is gloomy and raining, so it looks like all my exercise will be done indoors today. For now, I‘ve got loads of studying to do, and needless to say, the 🎧 will be on.

This book was a lot of fun. I‘ve been into the more simple and easy reads lately, and this one fit that need perfectly. Digby was a hilarious character, and I hope they do a sequel.

When Libro.fm has the backlist audiobook you‘ve been wanting to listen to that the library doesn‘t have- and it‘s on sale for $5

This book 100% reads like Veronica Mars. It's not brilliant but it's fun. #ya #mystery #bookclub

1. Bookstore. But I am trying to be better about buying less and borrowing more
2. My book slump is finally over!! 🙌
3. Trouble is a Friend of Mine! My friend recommended it to me & I have never laughed harder during a book than with that one.
4. Honestly I think The Cruel Prince is overrated. When I read it I just never understood the hype 🙈
5. @BooksandStitches @rheareads 😊

#wondrouswednesday @Eggs

Book 6: #NewYearWhoDis @TheKidUpstairs ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
A fun, easy read with quirky characters. Digby is kind of a sh*t, but in the same way Ferris Bueller comes off and is still loveably quirky. He drags Zoe into trying to solve the mystery of a girl who disappeared. I also enjoyed the other typical high school stereotypes who come along for the ride.

Photo: My son took this pic of me trying to recreate the cover. I think we did ok 😆

School is cancelled due to extremely cold weather + high winds today, which means I get to stay home too. Temp is -19 degrees but with the windchill it‘s -47 🥶💨❄️ Everyone experiencing similar temps stay safe and warm!

I‘m curled up on the couch with my son and this fun book. I‘m about halfway and Digby gives me Ferris Bueller meets Sherlock vibes. We are spending the day with books, Netflix and practicing his lines for the school play 📚😊🎬

A long ago recommendation that I‘m finally getting around to. I throughly enjoyed this light, quirky YA mystery. I‘m excited that I also have the second book on my TBR shelf! #MountTBR

Bookish pet peeve: When the publishers redesign a book cover and your first editions don't match the rest of the series.

#bookchallenge #ampersandjan19

#YA can be such a comfort. I read this over the weekend, and it has some wonderfully odd and funny moments. I don't often laugh out loud when I read, so this was a fun surprise. (Does anyone else remember reading that this book was kind of edgy? I think I did, though after reading it, I'm not sure why it would be called that. There were some serious plot threads, but they weren't taken seriously. More than anything, it was kooky.) ⭐️⭐️⭐️-1/2

I'm only on page 33, and already nods to two of my favourite girls: Nancy and now Veronica. Be still my heart ❤❤❤

I definitely earned my me-time today. My two year old just threw an epic tantrum in the dollar store and head-butted my ear. Thankfully he is now sleeping, so I get to spend some time with Zoe and Digby.

Starting something new and (hopefully) fun to unwind after working tonight!

Zoe‘s parents have divorced and she‘s the new kid in school. Her new neighbors belong to a vaguely Amish religious cult, so she‘s not making any friends there. She can‘t stand Digby when they first meet, as he‘s a young Sherlock-inspired character. He‘s brilliant, highly observant, and socially clueless (aka annoying af).

Digby draws Zoe into the mystery of a young girl‘s disappearance that may also be related to his sister‘s cold-case.

It was so good! Definitely recommend. Very engaging plot, unique characters, and well-placed humor. I was elated to discover there are 2 more in the series that I can't wait to start reading!
📚👍😍

🌸Something's Coming from West Side Story
🌸Trouble is a Friend of Mine ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
🌸Probably whatever the longest HP book is; I prefer books on the shorter side
🌸 @Ericalambbrown

@GarthRanzz #trivialthurday

1. Trouble is a Friend of Mine (I talk about this series a lot but it is seriously amazing!)
2. Seven
3. Ant 🐜
4. Lol nothing, I honestly never eat breakfast. I‘m too much of a night owl to actually be awake in time. Oops.
5. 👋 welcome new Litsy people!!!

#friyayintro @jesshowbooks

Happy #socksunday, everyone! I‘m recovering from conference/travel days by relaxing in jammies and my fuzziest socks and enjoying a fun YA mystery!

Been in sort of a reading slump lately but thankfully @Atreegrowsinelmgrove came to my rescue and reminded me I still haven‘t read this little beaut.

Lots to love in this book -- everyone needs a friend like Digby.

Stories like this rely heavily on the quirkiness of the quirky detective character, & I'm happy to say that Digby doesn't disappoint. While the plot may be a bit obvious at times, the dialogue dances with wit & warmth, hooking you in from start to finish, even if the plot feels pretty predictable. The satisfying slow-burn romance that leaves you giggly made up for it, for me, though. A funny mystery, perfect for fans of V. Mars or Psych! ★★★★☆.

#currentlyreading | Ok so this basically sounds like Pride & Prejudice meets Veronica Mars and I am 1000% HERE FOR IT 🙌🏽🙌🏽

These are just some of my new friends! I love it when you order a book and the cover you get is better then the one you expect (here‘s looking at you Salvage the Bones)

Was skeptical this would remind me of #VeronicaMars, but there it is on page 33! 🎶A long time ago, we used to be friends🎶.

Well THIS HAPPENED

http://bookriot.com/2017/07/29/ya-novels-actually-earn-veronica-mars-comp/

Preparing to survive a typical day of being Digby's friend wasn't that different from preparing to survive the apocalypse.

😂

God I love this book.

Loving the voice.

The first OwlCrate I received was September 2015's "Mystery" Crate, featuring Stephanie Tromly's "Trouble is a Friend of Mine." With two delightfully-weird protagonists whose dynamic is hilarious and charming, and a plot that just keeps moving, I couldn't put it down and finished it in a day. I think I might have to read it again soon, honestly. ? #troubleisafriendofmine #stephanietromly #owlcrate

Thank you so much, @beccaeve !
I love my #summersantagoespostal gifts! You are a very good stalker. Happy Summer Solstice!

@BookishMarginalia

I love Love LOVE this series!! Trouble is a Friend of Mine is the best mashup of Sherlock & Veronica Mars and it made me literally lol so many times!! 5/5 🌟

#LitsyAtoZ letter T (I'm doing titles, although this would count for either title or author)

 @BookishMarginalia

Reading on my lunch break! Not only is this book making me laugh out loud, I'm frantically eating popcorn like I'm watching a great movie at the theater! 🎉👍🏻📚🍿

Trouble is a friend of mine was my first book for the year AND it kicked off a great month of reading - 20*books! All of which were pretty good (except for Lockie Leonard, but I didn't reread it expecting to suddenly love it).

How was your January?

*not shown is my #litsygoespostal book that has since been sent on ☺️

So tbh I never read YA, so I signed up for a YA litbox from @owlcrate so I don't have to worry about including it in my reading. But....then I never read any of the books I got! So in an effort to clear out my TBR I chose this one from a 2015 box to start. Suspenseful, hilarious and honest to how I remember HS, this is the story of Zoe. She is a teen who has moved to a small town after her parents divorce and falls deep into its mysteries.

This is a really fun YA mystery that really has a Veronica Mars vibe with dash of Gilmore Girl banter thrown in. I happily suspended disbelief (for example, when Digby received a call in an office with a cell phone blocker 🤦🏻‍♀️) and I'm looking forward to spending more time with this cast of characters in the second one. (And the author is Filipina #diversereads) #LitsyAtoZ #LetterT

Just returned home from taking @WanderingBookaneer to the airport. Look who's keeping me company! (Three minutes after picture was taken, #Septimus is fast asleep on top of me 😻)

Dinner with @WanderingBookaneer -- she's leaving in the wee morning hours for a weekend visit to her family in Miami. I'll be holding down the fort with the cats and the books.

My current read for #LitsyAtoZ #LetterT (a double letter -- title AND author!) -- #Septimus seems interested 😁 #catsofLitsy