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Librarybelle
Teenage Writings | Jane Austen
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I had my after dinner chores completed earlier than usual, so I was able to participate in the #hyggehourreadathon tonight. With my weighted blanket and Vladimir, I read a bit more of Jane Austen‘s teenage writings (the Jane Austen House is hosting a virtual discussion of this on Tuesday). So interesting to see her writing evolve!

Current candle burning is Yankee Candle‘s Sicilian Lemon. My mood is relaxed at the moment.

#Vladimir #CatsOfLitsy

TheBookHippie Oooo this looks lovely. 1mo
Ruthiella Again, Vladimir and the blanket are hard to distinguish from each other. 😹 1mo
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Librarybelle So true, @Ruthiella ! 😹 1mo
Caryl I just started reading this -- isn't it fabulous? Thank you for sharing about the Jane Austen House's virtual book club! I can't attend this one, but might sign up for another later in the year. (Have you done these before? Do they send you a recording to watch later if you sign up?) 1mo
Caryl I also listened to this podcast about Austen's Teenage Writings. One of the editors was a guest for the episode. https://www.thethingaboutausten.com/episodes/ep93-the-thing-about-austens-teenag... 1mo
Librarybelle @Caryl Yes…these are so fun! This is my first time participating, so I‘m not sure how they have it organized. They do have the next few months available to sign up for—March is Lady Susan, then P&P, and then S&S, I think. And thanks for the podcast info! 1mo
Caryl Have fun on Tuesday, @Librarybelle! I'm excited for you. 💖 And hmm... I think it's time for me to re-read Lady Susan, and re-watch the film version (which was titled, for some strange reason, Love & Friendship). It's a great film, and a fun story! (edited) 1mo
Librarybelle Thanks, @Caryl ! I‘m looking forward to rereading Lady Susan! ❤️ 1mo
AllDebooks Perfect 😊 4w
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I really enjoyed this first in the Shardlake series. I‘m fascinated by the Tudor era, and Sansom captures so much about the corruption from both sides during the dissolution of the Catholic monasteries in Henry VIII‘d reign. I liked Shardlake, whose hard attitude helps his methodical mind process information. A great mystery too! #ShardlakeBR #CatsOfLitsy #Vladimir #Zeke

dabbe Excellent review! Can't wait to discuss on 7/31! 🤩🤩🤩 7mo
dabbe For da kitties! 🖤🐾🐾🖤 7mo
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Pickpick

I needed a super-fast read and a palate cleanser…Charlie and Diesel were the perfect choice!

A nasty, cruel boss, terrible department heads, and murders keep Charlie and Diesel pretty busy at the library. Sad to say a few characteristics of the murder victim are characteristics I witnessed in my library career. Yikes! Great character progression, and another good series entry!

Most of my sidekicks hovered in the background as I finished it.

LibrarianRyan nice 8mo
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dabbe #sensationalsidekicks! 🖤🐾🐾🐾🖤 8mo
Bookwomble They obviously didn't read the book title!🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛🧐 8mo
Librarybelle @Bookwomble 😂 I did not share it with them! 8mo
RobES Cutest ever sidekicks 😻 8mo
Ruthiella 😻😻😻 8mo
ShelleyBooksie A cat book and real cats - win win combo♡ 8mo
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Rebecca | Daphne Du Maurier
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I just spent a month at Manderley…

This is a reread for me, and while I did not remember every twist and turn, I do remember the creepy vibes from this. It‘s a level of creepiness that slowly enfolds the reader and can make one shiver. That Mrs. Danvers…oh my! I loved it and am glad it was a #PemberLittens #HashtagBrigade read! #192025 #1938 #52BookClub24 #AnAbruptEnding

#Zeke #Vladimir #SebastianKitty #Xander #CatsOfLitsy

BarkingMadRead It was really creepy, esp Danvers! I don‘t remember that really bad scene from the first time! You‘d think it would stick, but it didn‘t 🤣 10mo
TheAromaofBooks Same!! It was a reread for me as well, but I was surprised at some of the scenes/details I'd forgotten. 10mo
Librarybelle @BarkingMadRead @TheAromaofBooks I know! Maybe it was Manderley‘s spell…we just could not remember all of the bad. 😂 10mo
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brittanyreads I really need to get around to this one! 10mo
Librarybelle @brittanyreads It‘s a good classic! 10mo
dabbe 🖤🐾🐾🐾🐾🖤 10mo
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North Woods | Daniel Mason
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For this week‘s #hyggehour , I read North Woods. Purely a #blameitonlitsy book. I‘m loving it. So unique & original.

#Vladimir joined me this week in my reading nook & chair, with my Candied Apple Yankee Candle scenting the air. #CatsOfLitsy

It felt good to turn off life for a bit…my mental health has not been strong this past week. This was a good reset moment, & I plan to listen to a session on the Calm app later tonight.

rubyslippersreads Vladimir knows he‘s fiercer than the mountain lion on the cover. 😼 11mo
Ruthiella @rubyslippersreads My thoughts exactly! 😹😻 11mo
Librarybelle Vladimir is definitely fiercer than a mountain lion! @rubyslippersreads @Ruthiella 😹 11mo
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AmyG Ha! Great photo and great book. 11mo
Librarybelle Thanks, @AmyG ! I am loving this book! 11mo
Chrissyreadit 😻😻😻😻😻 11mo
AllDebooks That photo is fab 👌 💚🐾💚🤣 11mo
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Librarybelle
A Room With A View | E.M. Forster
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Admittedly, this took me several chapters to follow the writing style - I‘m way better at 18th & 19th century classics, not early 20th century! But, once I did, I found this an intriguing study on the class system in Edwardian England. Many of the characters are horrid, & I was not really a fan of Lucy, though she received the brunt of all of the clashes. I‘m glad I read this! #PemberLittens #HashtagBrigade

Thanks for hosting, @BarkingMadRead !

Librarybelle My view upon finishing - all of the boys with me! #CatsOfLitsy #Zeke #Vladimir #SebastianKitty #Xander 2y
BarkingMadRead I‘m glad you liked it!! 2y
Bette I love sleeping 🐱🐱🐱 2y
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dabbe @Librarybelle Look at da handsome boys! 🖤🐾🖤🐾🖤🐾🖤🐾 2y
Librarybelle @Bette @dabbe ❤️❤️❤️ 2y
Catsandbooks Cute kitties! 2y
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A Room With A View | E.M. Forster
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Starting this month‘s #PemberLittens #HashtagBrigade with this edition and #Vladimir by my side. #CatsOfLitsy

dabbe Vladimir's ready! Let the story begin! 🖤🐾🖤 2y
Librarybelle @dabbe 😁❤️ 2y
BarkingMadRead That‘s a cool cover!! 2y
Librarybelle Thanks, @BarkingMadRead ! I thought so too! 2y
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Exiles | Jane Harper
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I am LOVING this book so far…so good to read the latest installment featuring Aaron Falk. Officially released in the US on January 31st.

I am so grateful that everyone in my house is feeling better. Thanks to everyone for checking in on Zeke throughout the week!

As you can see, they‘re all snuggled with me this morning as I read - clearly, they‘re loving the book too. #AuldLangSpine #Zeke #Vladimir #SebastianKitty #Xander #CatsOfLitsy

mabell Cozy family! ❤️ 2y
batsy Glad that Zeke is better! 💕 2y
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JenReadsAlot I love this picture! 2y
RaeLovesToRead Glad to see Zeke has recovered 💕 2y
dabbe Cuteness overload! Just what I needed this morning! Yay, Zeke! ❣️🐾❣️ 2y
MemoirsForMe 😻😻😻 2y
Bookzombie So happy to see that Zeke is better! 2y
Hooked_on_books I‘m so envious that you have this one early! I can‘t wait for it! 2y
Bookwomble ❤️🐈‍⬛❤️ 2y
Librarybelle @Hooked_on_books I just want to sit and read this one all day - it has been so good to go back to Falk‘s world! 2y
thegreensofa I‘m so glad you‘re enjoying it. And look at your beautiful company! I‘m so happy Zeke is getting better. What a dream reading photo 😻📗 2y
Librarybelle @thegreensofa I‘m about 30% away from finishing! 2y
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Untitled | Unknown
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Thanks for the tag, @Eggs !

1. A recent cuddle session with the boys! I‘m 95% sure I was reading while holding all of them! #Zeke #Vladimir #SebastianKitty #Xander #CatsOfLitsy

2. Very low key. Try to finish more books to clear the reading slate for 2023. Some baking, since I could not do it for Christmas. And, probably go to sleep before midnight - I am not a night owl!

#WondrousWednesday

Eggs Those are some big boy cats!!! Happy baking and thanks for playing! 2y
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Untitled | Unknown
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Since you kindly shared things about yourself, @thegreensofa , here are some things about me!

I have 4 male cats that make appearances on Litsy on occasion (and my IG!) - #Zeke #Vladimir #SebastianKitty #Xander #CatsOfLitsy

I‘ve lived in Pennsylvania, USA, my entire life

I‘m a librarian with a background in history

I love visiting wineries

I‘ve been on Litsy for 6 years and love all of the connections I have made!

#AuldLangSpine

RaeLovesToRead Awww! All 4 kitties 💕 2y
Librarybelle @RaeLovesToRead It does not happen very often, so a rare treat to see all four together! 2y
JenReadsAlot Love this picture! I also love wineries lol! 2y
Librarybelle @JenReadsAlot Thank you!! Wineries are so much fun!! 😂 2y
thegreensofa Four cats is my dream home! How wonderful. They all look so adorable! 😻. Also, I have a book about ‘The Winery Cats Of Paris‘, lol. Wine and cats… also my dream house! 😄💖🍷 2y
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