Welcome to Litsy!

I first read this book back in 2012 and knew it was one I wanted to find and add to my own collection. Lindbergh writes from a seaside cottage where she is on holiday, each chapter looking at a different seashell and using it to reflect on a different aspect of life. Published in 1955, it was an era where woman were still mostly home-focused, but with advancing technology opening up more time and opportunities for them. I found her thoughts on ⬇

FWIW I didn‘t finish the book. Not because there‘s anything wrong with it, it‘s a great book on a great topic. I quit because I think I‘m one of the lucky ones that is generally happy. I am content. I don‘t have a lot of negative self talk. If I find myself in a funk I can refer back to this book. If you struggle with being happy, you should check it out.

Sunday morning #coffeeandabook
I didn't like my #BookSpin or #DoubleSpin books this month, but I picked this one from my February bookspin stack, and it looks promising so far!
@TheAromaofBooks

“This is what one thirsts for, I realize, after the smallness of the day, of work, of details, of intimacy - even of communication, one thirsts for the magnitude and universality of a night full of stars, pouring into one like a fresh tide.”

#Gift #25Alive

@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

It's a moving quick read. It's the story of Charlotte Marie Barnes through her eyes. She reminises about growing up, her husbands and life.

Thanks to Goodreads for the E-book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

😊 Happy Reading 😊

#Read2025 #Alphabetchallenge2025 (M) #Bookspinbingo

Welcome to Litsy @Lollybooks ! I hope you find bookish community and enrichment here! I‘m tagging some good Littens to follow as you learn to navigate this space.

@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Mjm1 @Crazeedi @EadieB @Eggs @Andrew65 @dabbe @TheAromaofBooks @Librarybelle @DaveGreen7777
@Bookwormjillk @LitsyWelcomeWagon

#5JoysFriday
@debinhawaii

1. My niece graduates from ASU next month. She's going to be an elementary school teacher. 📚
2. My same niece got engaged to her long-time boyfriend yesterday! 💍
3. Looked through old Thanksgiving photos yesterday. This pic is of me, my two sisters, and my grandma at the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade 36 years ago! 🎈
4. Our Christmas cactus is starting to bloom. 🌺
5. Kate, Pip, and Matt. Always.
All are tagged! 🤩

Love Anne Lamott! Her faith-infused essays and honest outlook on life are always healing for the soul and just what I needed to read. Although this moving book was published in 2014, Anne‘s life lessons on grief, forgiveness, community, friendship and grace still hit home.
And yes, Anne‘s words even got Frost‘s attention! 😸
#AnneLamottRocks!

https://youtu.be/5bxzihn5mqw

Every Book in the Right Time by Molly Templeton: https://reactormag.com/every-book-in-the-right-time/

I found this edition while scanning the shelves in an indie bookstore in Seattle. It was a quick read with a lot of familiar information and ideas—but EKR is always worth reading. I honestly can‘t get enough of books on these topics! The world needs more of them. Death Care and Death Education can be so different, if we allow it to be. Shown: snowberries at Snoqualmie Falls in WA.