Made up a little outdoor picnic in the backyard today with some snacks, an old quilt, my #ColeCat and #DoorstopKristin. Book 2 is off to a great start, and by "great" I mean "absolutely infuriating". Erlend is a useless asshole and his estate is a filthy wreck and Kristin cries herself to sleep most nights, but I am still so bought in to this whole world and can't wait to keep going. #KLBR #CatsOfLitsy
pick#DCIBanksMystery #InsAnnieCabbotMystery #literarypoliceprocedural
The case of a murder & a linked suicide is closed.But Banks is not satisfied.He is convinced he is dealing with a murder & a suicide that is a result of Shakespeare‘s Othello-like manipulations by Wyman,an English HS teacher.Currently the teacher voluntarily directs plays at a local amateur theatre.But a local theatre works man is seeking funding to transform the theatre into a ⬇️
My favourite ginger companion, Ronnie, cuddled up to listen to the tagged for #hashtagbrigade for a quiet #HyggeHour readathon.
#CatsofLitsy #TheRonald
Foreground #CatsOfLitsy April being snuggly
Middle ground - some goodies from the farmers‘ market: a little painting from Three Goblin Art in a frame I had a home and a couple books from the library friends book sale (the tagged and How to Handle a Scandal by Emily Greenwood)
I adore my cat Griffin, but does he have to 1) sit on my book while I‘m trying to read & eat cereal 2) move away, causing the book to shut & 3) move back so I can‘t open it again until he jumps off as I‘m finishing breakfast. Now I can have reading time. #catsoflitsy #curiouscats Don‘t worry, he‘ll get plenty of cuddles today. @CatLass007
pickA holiday means enough reading time to finish this book! I appreciate Scalzi's ability to develop so many characters in such a short space as each chapter provides. I'm surprised by how reflective a book this is - I was left considering what I might do in this situation more than Kaiju Preservation Society or Starter Villain (he considers these books a trilogy on the theme of characters dealing with the unexpected). Very enjoyable!
Vladimir & I are ready! I suspect I‘ll read parts throughout the day & let them simmer. I think it‘s remarkable that nearly 250 years after its publication Paine‘s words still resonate. For me, I‘m hoping this read helps me reflect on history & the current political dynamic.
Paine, a man with no prospects, helped ignite the colonies with this work. Anyone can be a hero.
What do you hope to learn/gain from today‘s reading?
#Vladimir #CatsOfLitsy
Happy Thursday!! Tux 🐾 approves my drink of the day! It‘s hurricane party from kajun loaded tea! Pineapple 🍍 🍉 and it matches my book!
#DOTD
#Adayinthelifeoftux
#Catsoflitsy
As always, I‘m grateful for my kitties, Sadie and Nicky. 😻 They just turned 12, and Nicky is having some health challenges, but they‘re still the best reading buddies ever. #catsoflitsy
Thanks for the tag, @eggs 😸
#thoughtsforthursday
