Litsy

A Two-Spirit Journey: The Autobiography of a Lesbian Ojibwa-Cree Elder | Ma-Nee Chacaby

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Might be my top pick for Canada Reads this year. The trauma and devastation this woman survived, yet the way she turned the pain into empathy and compassion, is the most exceptional show of defiance. “Even today, when I am grateful to lead a peaceful and happy life, there are moments when I feel anger, bitterness, and regret. But those feelings only make me miserable, and I don't want to live like that.” Not the best writing, but worth the read.

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lilpumpkin2.0

Here's to Us | Becky Albertalli, Adam Silvera

February 19, 2025 My next TBR for the month is Here's To Us by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera. My goal is to read 5 books; usually I can read at least 4 books so this should be a good goal.

lilpumpkin2.0 As you can see my next books are below that... 2h

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Jen2

Legends & Lattes: A Novel of High Fantasy and Low Stakes | Travis Baldree

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Rereading this to get through the day.

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RavenclawOwlCat

The Bright Lands: A Novel | John Fram

How I picture Deputy Starsha Clark (Navarro from True Detective season 4)

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RavenclawOwlCat

The Bright Lands: A Novel | John Fram

How I picture Kimbra Lott (Greta Bowie/Keene from IT)

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Laughterhp

A Taste of Gold and Iron | Alexandra Rowland

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It took me way too long to finish this and it‘s not the book‘s fault! I‘ve been struggling to find times to listen to audio this year. It took me a month to finish an 18 hour audiobook! This is shocking to me because I really loved this book.

Thanks so much for putting it on your list @rachelsbrittain ! #auldlangspine

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rachelsbrittain So glad you enjoyed it!! 22h

PuddleJumper I've been wanting to read this for ages. I think I've read the authors TVC fanfiction and wanted to read their published stuff 😅 13h

Laughterhp @PuddleJumper you would probably like this one! I tried to read this one, but it was a bit too silly for me. You‘d probably like it.

Running Close to the Wind

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PuddleJumper @Laughterhp I've not seen that one! Yes, that looks very silly and fun. I'll check it out. Thanks! 13h

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PuddleJumper

Pick Me | May Archer

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This started off really well. I liked the setting, though it took me a while to remember who everyone was and their relationship to everyone else.

It started to drag about half way through. Plots were dropped (maybe to be explored in future books), the main couple got a bit repetitive, and the pace slowed down which was really felt.

Booksblanketsandahotbeverage I have this one in my kindle to read. Have you read the Whispering Key series? I think this is a spin off from that. I have those in my kindle too but have only read the first -

Off Plan

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PuddleJumper @Booksblanketsandahotbeverage Ah, you might be right. Whispering Keys is mentioned though not enough that you'd need to have read the series. Maybe crossover characters. I have no clue where I got this one, probably stuff your kindle day 😅 2d

Booksblanketsandahotbeverage Lol! I agree - it must have been a free one… Mason from Off Plan is a brother of Constantine from her Love in O‘Leary series, which is her first series and I highly recommend -

The Fall: Love in O'Leary

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BookmarkTavern

A Strange and Stubborn Endurance | Foz Meadows

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After a violation, Vel is bundled off into an arranged marriage in shame. But things in his new home are complicated, & his new husband is 1 of the few people he can trust.

Marvelous! Romantasy is usually a hit/miss for me because it takes a lot for me to care about the romance, but this did it in spades. Amazing character work, expansive world building, a satisfying conclusion, diversity. POV switching between 1st & 3rd was a bit odd.🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑

BookmarkTavern #AuldLangSpine @monalyisha @shortsarahrose CW 👇🏻 (edited) 2d

BookmarkTavern General warning for dealing with rape recovery for most of the book, and Vel‘s suicidal ideation and self harm; specific warnings for Part 1, Chapter 2, sexual assault; Part 3, Chapter 14, horse death; Part 4, Chapter 16, past parent loss and death by miscarriage; Part 5, Chapter 24, references to past violence against a child; Part 9, Chapter 42 patricide 2d

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