Litsy

Life has been so difficult lately, even more complicated with the horribleness in the world. But, at least in my tiny little part of my world, things may be getting better. May…every time I think we‘re good, we‘re not.

Thank you to everyone who expressed love and support the last few days for myself and Zeke and Xander.

Xander is back 100%; his not so good blood results are still in the back of my mind.

Zeke is slowly recovering…again. ⬇️⬇️

Librarybelle ⬆️⬆️⬆️ He had 5 medications over the weekend, and he is going through a food change to a more food sensitive diet. I see improvement, but I‘ve also seen it before. If he is still bad, more tests and procedures are on the horizon. Sleep has been nonexistent, as both Zeke and Xander want fed at all hours of the night. But, I have my boys. We‘re working through it. I am slowly reading again, and for my buddy reads, I have to play major catch up! ⬇️ 3mo

CatLass007 Is Xander the top kitty and is Zeke the bottom kitty? I can‘t imagine how difficult it must be to have two cats sick at the same time. Personally, because it‘s so emotionally draining to have a sick cat, I‘d rather be sick myself, and the cat be healthy. 3mo

Librarybelle ⬆️ I‘m just hoping we are all finally back on the mend and can move forward with our regular routines. My cats are my reading buddies, and I know how many of you are proud pet parents. And, sometimes, with how crappy everything is right now, you just need to see cats or dogs in the feed to put a smile on your face! #NotBookRelated #CatsOfLitsy #Zeke #Xander 3mo

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Librarybelle @CatLass007 Yes, Xander is the top kitty, and Zeke is the bottom. Xander also has a heart condition from birth, so his sudden illness made things even more complicated. He responded so well to the antibiotics that I sincerely hope he had an infection rather than the vet‘s thoughts that he has an autoimmune disease or even cancer. Personally, I think he ate something he should not have and got sick. Zeke has episodes of pancreatitis; this was bad. 3mo

Bookwormjillk I hope they continue to improve! 3mo

Librarybelle Thanks, @Bookwormjillk ! 3mo

Catsandbooks Sending love and healing thoughts to you and your kitties! ❤️ 3mo

CatLass007 I‘m glad they‘re doing better. I hope their health continues to improve. I also hope that you are able to get more sleep. Hugs. 3mo

LeahBergen Sending love to you and your boys!! ❤️❤️❤️ 3mo

Librarybelle Thank you, @Catsandbooks @LeahBergen ! 3mo

Librarybelle @CatLass007 I hope they continue to improve too, @CatLass007 . Thank you! ❤️ 3mo

JenReadsAlot Frankie and I send healing thoughts to you and the boys ❤️ 3mo

Librarybelle Thank you, @JenReadsAlot ! 3mo

dabbe #zandz Keep getting better, you two, and love up your mamma! 🖤🐾🐾🖤 3mo

Librarybelle Thank you, @dabbe ! 3mo

kspenmoll Yay for your fur babies!!!! 3mo

DebinHawaii Glad to hear they are doing better! 💛😻💛😻💛 3mo

ShelleyBooksie Glad.to hear Xander is feeling better. Sending healing vibes to Zeke ♡♡♡ 3mo

Librarybelle Thank you so much, @kspenmoll @DebinHawaii @ShelleyBooksie ! 3mo

kwmg40 Sending good wishes to you, Zeke and Xander! 3mo

Librarybelle Thank you, @kwmg40 ! 3mo

Mollyanna So happy to hear that Zeke and Xander are doing better. Now mama may be able to breath a little easier and take care of herself too! 💕🐾💕 3mo

TieDyeDude Cats are so good at hiding pain until it is really bad; such jerks. Glad they are on the mend ❤ 3mo

Deblovestoread Glad to hear there is improvement. 🤞 for continued healing. 💙 3mo

StayCurious So sorry to hear things have been tough lately. Sending good thoughts for you and your fur babies 💕 3mo

Librarybelle Thank you so much, @Mollyanna @TieDyeDude @Deblovestoread @StayCurious ! 3mo

Leftcoastzen To hear they are doing better lifts my heart ! Hugs to you ! In dark times I hold my kitties tight! They keep me going! Hope things keep improving!😻😻 3mo

Librarybelle Thank you so much, @Leftcoastzen ! My kitties are my world, so I completely understand! ❤️ 3mo

Ruthiella 😻😻😻 3mo

Mimi28 Glad the cats are better 😊😻 I hope you can finally get some sleep 😴 3mo

bookandbedandtea I'm so glad to hear your kitty boys are improving. 🐾❤️ 3mo

Librarybelle Thank you, @Ruthiella @Mimi28 @bookandbedandtea ! 3mo

Chrissyreadit ❤️ I hope everyone can get the rest and recuperation needed 🐈‍⬛🐈😻 3mo

Librarybelle Thank you, @Chrissyreadit ! 3mo

MemoirsForMe Awww…thanks for posting these sweet photos. Your furry boys always lift our spirits! Glad they are healing and getting better.❤️🙏🏻❤️ 3mo

Reggie I‘m glad they‘re better. 3mo

Librarybelle Thank you so much, @MemoirsForMe @Reggie ! 3mo

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One of my reading buddies needs some extra thoughts, please!

Xander had his yearly cardiology appointment today—for those of you who do not know, Xander was born with a heart defect and will always have a heart murmur.

We got tough news today: two of his heart chambers has more fluid than they should. He‘s not in the danger “zone,” but his condition has been now moved to the stage preceding danger. ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Librarybelle ⬆️⬆️⬆️ He has even more medicine now to take and another appt in a few months. He was my brave little boy today, definitely because he was scared. My heart is broken at the moment, but I‘m hopeful that all of this medicine will bring down the fluid. Please think of him, and I will make sure he gets lots of cuddles today! #Xander #CatsOfLitsy 4mo

Luke-XVX I‘m sorry! Please give him a tickle from across the pond and rub those toe beans! 4mo

Librarybelle Thank you, @Luke-XVX ! 4mo

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AmyG Saying a prayer for your little guy. 🤞🏻🙏🏻 4mo

Librarybelle Thank you, @AmyG ! 4mo

Deblovestoread Sending love and pets to Xander. Hope the meds do their job for him. 💙 4mo

Ruthiella ❤️❤️❤️ 4mo

JessClark78 ❤️❤️ 4mo

rubyslippersreads Sending ❤️ and healing purrs to Xander from Nicky, Sadie, and me. 😽 4mo

eeclayton Sending love and lots of positive energy 💕 4mo

Librarybelle Thank you, @Deblovestoread @Ruthiella @JessClark78 @rubyslippersreads @eeclayton ! ❤️ 4mo

dabbe Oh, sweet Xander! Sending as many belly rubs as I can. You, your mama, and your whole family are in my thoughts, brave boy. Feel better soon. 🖤🐾🖤 4mo

Librarybelle Thank you, @dabbe ! 4mo

Jas16 Sending Xander ❤️ 4mo

Desha My little Sophie sends her love and prayers for Xander to feel all better ASAP! 🐶💗 4mo

DaveGreen7777 Sending prayers and healing energy to Xander! 🙏 4mo

Susanita Extra snuggles for Xander 🧡 4mo

Librarybelle Thank you, @Jas16 @Desha @DaveGreen7777 @Susanita ! 4mo

jenniferw88 Extra strokes for Xander! 🤞 for good news at the next appointment. 4mo

Librarybelle Thank you, @jenniferw88 ! 4mo

LiseWorks Oh no! Hope he gets better. 4mo

Librarybelle Thank you, @LiseWorks ! 4mo

bookandbedandtea Hoping for better news at the next appointment 💜🙏🏻 4mo

Librarybelle Thank you, @bookandbedandtea ! 4mo

Leftcoastzen Hope for better news next time. Extra snuggles for Xander . 😻 4mo

Librarybelle Thank you, @Leftcoastzen ! 4mo

Leftcoastzen He‘s so handsome! 4mo

Librarybelle He is, @Leftcoastzen , though I am a bit biased! 😹 4mo

KathyWheeler What a lovely boy. I hope his meds help. 🥰 4mo

BookmarkTavern Sending positive vibes! ❤️‍🩹 4mo

Billypar Sending Xander good vibes for a response to the treatment! Poor guy - he seems adorable 😺💙❤️‍🩹 4mo

MaureenMc 💗💗💗 4mo

mrp27 Positive thoughts! 4mo

Librarybelle Thank you, @KathyWheeler @BookmarkTavern @Billypar @MaureenMc ! 4mo

Librarybelle Thank you, @mrp27 ! 4mo

NatalieR Wishing the best for you and Xander. ❤️ 4mo

Librarybelle Thank you, @NatalieR ! 4mo

Reggie Sending only the best thoughts for you and Xander. 4mo

Librarybelle Thank you, @Reggie ! 4mo

Bookwomble I hope Xander is feeling more comfortable on his new medication regime. Handsome chap 😊 4mo

Librarybelle @Bookwomble Thank you! He‘s taking his new medication very well, without fuss. I‘m glad he‘s so good at taking medicines! 4mo

Bookwomble @Librarybelle ❤️ 4mo

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The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down: How to Be Calm and Mindful in a Fast-Paced World | Haemin Sunim

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There are a few gem reflections in this, a book that purposely asks the reader to take their time reading. It‘s reflective and calming. Admittedly, there were a few times I did not quite agree with the author‘s musings, but that may be the point—it opens for good discussion. Overall, a lovely book. Great pick for the #MidWinterSolace #BuddyRead !

#Xander #CatsOfLitsy

#52BookClub25 #MoreThanAMillionCopiesSold

TheBookHippie, Chrissyreadit, AllDebooks

MemoirsForMe Love this photo! 😻 4mo

Librarybelle Thanks, @MemoirsForMe ! ❤️ 4mo

Kerrbearlib Kitty!!!! 4mo

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Librarybelle @Kerrbearlib 😻 4mo

Leftcoastzen 😻👏 4mo

DogMomIrene That‘s how I‘m feeling too. Kind of between So-So and Low Pick. I‘m a little past halfway, so I need to pick this up more to finish. 4mo

Librarybelle @DogMomIrene It‘s a good reflection overall, but I‘m glad I picked it up at the library rather than buying a copy. 4mo

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Librarybelle

Nancy Drew 14: The Whispering Statue | Carolyn Keene

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A whispering statue that looks like Nancy Drew. A collection of rare books that are involved in a swindle. Nancy again has two mysteries to solve, going undercover to collect the clues. This one is much better than the prior book in the series. And, like Bess, I really want a fudge sundae now.

Discussion tomorrow; questions will be posted mid- to late morning East Coast time. #NancyDrewBR

#Zeke #Xander #CatsOfLitsy

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CogsOfEncouragement I thought about skipping it this month since the last couple had been duds and maybe I would be better off spending more time with a festive romcom but so glad I decided to stay the course! I‘m halfway thru and enjoying this one. 6mo

Librarybelle @CogsOfEncouragement I know what you mean! This one was really good. Maybe the last two were just duds??? 6mo

DGRachel Ugh. I‘ve been sick with pneumonia and haven‘t read a word in 4 days. I may have to sit this one out. Figures it would be good this time. 😭 6mo

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Librarybelle @DGRachel I hope you feel better soon! 6mo

dabbe 🖤🐾🖤 6mo

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! I only have a couple chapters left, but overall the pacing has felt much better in this one, and the mysteries a bit more reasonable! 6mo

Librarybelle @TheAromaofBooks Yes, so much better! 6mo

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Loyalty in Death | J. D. Robb

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Eve battles a terrifying enemy in this addition to the In Death series. Lots of violence, and Eve is once again wrestling with her emotions surrounding her personal life while also living through flashbacks of her horrific past. Another great one! #InDeathLongReadalong

#Xander #CatsOfLitsy

StayCurious, LiseWorks

dabbe 🖤🐾🖤 6mo

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No Cats Allowed: A Cat in the Stacks Mystery | Miranda James

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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.

Librarybelle #Zeke #Xander #Vladimir #CatsOfLitsy 11mo

Librarybelle #BBRC #Adult #Ruffian @LibrarianRyan 11mo

LibrarianRyan nice 11mo

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dabbe #sensationalsidekicks! 🖤🐾🐾🐾🖤 11mo

Bookwomble They obviously didn't read the book title!🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛🧐 11mo

Librarybelle @Bookwomble 😂 I did not share it with them! 11mo

Librarybelle @dabbe 😁 11mo

RobES Cutest ever sidekicks 😻 11mo

Ruthiella 😻😻😻 11mo

ShelleyBooksie A cat book and real cats - win win combo♡ 11mo

Librarybelle @RobES @Ruthiella 😁 11mo

Librarybelle @ShelleyBooksie Indeed!! 11mo

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Nancy Drew 08: Nancy's Mysterious Letter | Carolyn Keene

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Who would have thought a mysterious letter would cause so many issues??? Nancy breaks a postal regulation, is followed and attacked, and also has an altercation with a woman. Plus, she has to cheer on Ned at the football game! I‘m so loving the #NancyDrewBR ! Discussion on the 15th!

#Xander #CatsOfLitsy

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Bookwormjillk I gave up on my library and bought a kindle copy today. Looking forward to diving in. 12mo

Librarybelle @Bookwormjillk Sorry! At least you have a copy now! 12mo

Ruthiella I think any postal worker would read this as a horror story! 😱😂 12mo

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Librarybelle @Ruthiella 😂 12mo

RaeLovesToRead Xander!!!! 🥰🥰🥰 12mo

Librarybelle @RaeLovesToRead 😁❤️ 12mo

DGRachel I am definitely liking them more as we go along! 12mo

Librarybelle Yes, @DGRachel !! 12mo

dabbe There's one of your “boys“! 🤩🖤🐾🖤🤩 12mo

Librarybelle Yes, @dabbe ! 😻 12mo

TheAromaofBooks I was like no wonder my packages go astray half the time, they're probably getting caught up in a lonely hearts scam! 😂 12mo

Librarybelle @TheAromaofBooks I know! 😂 I loved that little twist…what a concept to add for Nancy to discover and solve with her other mysteries. 12mo

Allylu Yes, but she has help from the little kid up the street - no problem. 😊 12mo

Librarybelle I loved that part, @Allylu ! 12mo

Allylu Me too!! 12mo

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Digging Up Daisy | Sherry Lynn

so-so

Admittedly, I almost stopped reading this one after the first couple of chapters - the actions of the main character just completely baffled me, and the response of those actions by law enforcement seemed completely wrong. Cozies are not meant to be real life, but this seemed over the top even for a cozy. The narrative did get better as the story progressed. Lots of suspects and mystery elements, plus a secondary mystery. ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Librarybelle ⬆️⬆️⬆️The ending was pretty dramatic, a true nail biter. So-so read in the end for me. I received a copy of this from #NetGalley , so thanks to NetGalley and the publisher, and I had found a physical copy of the book along the way. #Zeke and #Xander are clearly ready for bed! #CatsOfLitsy 12mo

JenReadsAlot So cute! 12mo

KadaGul The grey cat 🐈‍⬛ is like, the book 📖 was great, and now it is time to sleep 😴. Orange 🍊 cat 🐈 is like, I love ❤️ the book 📖 was great, let's read another one.#Petslife 12mo

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Librarybelle @JenReadsAlot ❤️❤️❤️ 12mo

Librarybelle @KadaGul Shortly after this, they were both asleep and not quite ready to leave their spots by my pillows. 😂 12mo

KadaGul Ceto, Display Picture, she does the same thing. When I'm reading 📖 bed 🛏️. First, she wants to rub her body, to claim the book 📖 , every corner of the book. Then be right up the book 📖 like she can read it. The first 30 minutes go by, settling, and then the rest of the time is spent between her getting into a comfortable position and me comforting her. 12mo

dabbe Too adorable! 🖤🐾🐾🖤 12mo

Leftcoastzen Very cute!😻😻 12mo

Ruthiella 😻😻😻 12mo

IndoorDame 😻😻😻 12mo

Librarybelle Thank you, @dabbe @Leftcoastzen @Ruthiella @IndoorDame ! They are the best reading companions. ❤️ 12mo

MemoirsForMe Awww! Love this photo! 😻 12mo

Librarybelle @UwannaPublishme 😁❤️ 12mo

Bethaj11 What cute kitties!! 12mo

Librarybelle Thank you, @Bethaj11 ! 12mo

PaperbackPirate 😻😻 12mo

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Shades of Milk and Honey | Mary Robinette Kowal

so-so

Nearly a pan read for me, but nudged up to a so-so, as I was curious how this would end. Think Austen with magic…in this case, skilled artisans practice glamours to manipulate the setting. I felt so bad for Jane, the MC, but at times her nearly martyr stance got on my nerves. Nearly everyone else was horrid.

I‘ve had this for years on my Nook app; thanks to #PemberLittens #JaneAdjacent for finally getting me to read this.

#Xander #CatsOfLitsy

StayCurious

RaeLovesToRead 10/10 for Xander's floofs though 13mo

dabbe 🖤🐾🖤 13mo

Librarybelle @RaeLovesToRead Yes!! 13mo

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Sace That does sound like an interesting concept. Sorry it wasn‘t the best. 13mo

Librarybelle @Sace The glamour aspect was fascinating! The characters…not so much 13mo

Sace Sounds disappointing. 13mo

Leftcoastzen 😻 13mo

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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

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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 🤣 13mo

TheAromaofBooks Same!! It was a reread for me as well, but I was surprised at some of the scenes/details I'd forgotten. 13mo

Librarybelle @BarkingMadRead @TheAromaofBooks I know! Maybe it was Manderley‘s spell…we just could not remember all of the bad. 😂 13mo

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