An engaging read, reimaginging the literary salons of pre-revolutionary France. Pollard prefectly captures the tension and stresses of the time, as there is a spy amongst their midst. This results in arrests and the cessation of these gatherings where fairytales are told by Charles Perrault & Madame D'Aulnoy.

#NetGalleyGroup Released 13/6/24

https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/459466/the-modern-fairies-by-pollard-clare/97802...

Spring bouquet of foxglove, peony, cornflower, bluebell and Queen Anne's lace. They smell AMAZING! My garden is my happy place ☺️

#wildflowers #homegrown #happyplace

#5JoysFriday @DebinHawaii

1. The weather has warmed in the UK, busy gardening all week. Now helping Dad with his.
2. Booked a holiday with cousins to commemorate my aunt. I am looking forward to reminiscing and making new memories with our family.
3. Reading the tagged for #NaturaLitsy and it is fascinating.
4. Feeling well atm.
5. Loving the birdsong in my garden, so peaceful and calming.

#Naturalitsy

🐾 Hi 🐾

Here's our reading discussion for April's #buddyread

🐻 Did you like the writing style?

🐻‍❄ Did you have any strong likes or dislikes?

🐻 Did you find anything memorable or impressive that altered your opinion of bears?

🐻‍❄ Do you agree with the rewilding of keystone species or conservation efforts?

🐻 Do you have a favourite bear?

All are welcome to join in the discussion.

#Naturalitsy

Let's skip back to our March #buddyread

🌊 What are your thoughts?

🌊 Were you engaged/interested?

🌊 Did you learn anything new?

All are welcome to join in the discussion.

#Naturalitsy

Wow, 1st of May!! It's been a while, and I'm sorry for that.

Our next #buddyread is a read at your own pace. I've also extended the read time into June, too, as it's a chunkster.
All are welcome to join us. Please let me know if you wish to be added/removed from the taglist.

@LitsyEvents

A tentative hi 👋

My apologies for going missing over the last several weeks. It's been very tough coming to terms with the loss of my aunt. It's her funeral on Monday, and I hope to be back to some semblance of my usual self after this.
I'll catch up with posts, and #NaturaLitsy buddy reads over the next week.

#Naturalitsy

Hi, our next #buddyread starts today. As this is a relatively short read, I'm going to host this as a read at your own pace. We'll discuss it at the end of April.

I hope you're all well and enjoying the longer days. I will be back to normal in a few more weeks.

All are welcome to join us. Please let me know if you wish to be added/removed from the taglist.

https://wwnorton.com/books/9781324005087!

@LitsyEvents

⬇️

I just wanted to pop on and wish you all a Happy Easter weekend.
I've been dealing with a stressful time over the month and needed to be with my family.
I apologise for my absence for #LitSolace #NaturaLitsy and #NetgalleyGroup I will be back with my booky family soon.

Blessings to you all x

#Naturalitsy

A new series from BBC with Sir David Attenborough, can't wait. ❤️

https://www.bbcearth.com/shows/mammals

#Naturalitsy

This is a great interview with Gareth E. Rees on his new book exploring lost landscapes. I'm looking forward to reading this.

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/mar/24/children-of-the-flood-what-c...

My thoughts for the day. I'm helping my cousins take care of my aunt as she enters into palliative care. She means so much to me, and I'm so very grateful for this time I have with her and her children.
Grab life by the horns and find the joy in every day. We never know how long we have, and I don't ever want to leave things until it's too late.

❤️

#LitSolace

It's our favourite day of the week. What are you planning on reading or doing for our #Hyggehour readathon tonight?
I will be driving home after taking care of my aunt for the weekend. I will be listening to our #buddyread (tagged). It's really helping to calm me at a distressing time x

@TheBookHippie @Chrissyreadit

#Naturalitsy #LitSolace

My recommendation for #Fridaynightshare is Evergreen - discovering the joy in every season by Lydia Millen.

@TheBookHippie @Chrissyreadit

#LitSolace #SpringEquinox

It's Friday, already!! How?
Join in our #Fridaynightshare tonight's theme is your favourite Spring -Non-fiction book.
Don't forget to tag us so we can see your recommendations 😊

@TheBookHippie @Chrissyreadit

#Naturalitsy

A reminder of our upcoming April read, Eight bears - Mythic past and imperiled future by Gloria Dickie. I am ridiculously excited for this one. Have you got your copy yet? 🐾🐻🐻‍❄🐻🐾

All are welcome to join us. Please let me know if you wish to be added/removed from the taglist.

https://www.gloriadickie.com/eight-bears

@LitsyEvents

#Naturalitsy #LitSolace

💚 FYI 💚
For those enjoying our Spring #buddyread and anyone else interested in nature or journaling, Emma Mitchell has released The Wild Remedy journal to record your own observations/thoughts.
Published by Michael O'Mara books. 💚🌱💚

https://www.mombooks.com/book/the-wild-remedy-journal/?imprint=1

@TheBookHippie @Chrissyreadit

#Naturalitsy #LitSolace

Anyone else planning their seed schedule?

@TheBookHippie @Chrissyreadit

#NaturalitsycardswapSpring #LitSolace

My apologies for sending these out late. Life has been tough recently, and I've needed to focus on my family. Receiving your cards has certainly put a smile in my soul. Thank you x

#Litsolace #SpringEquinox

My mood board is full of the joys of nature. It's such a spectacular time of year with all the new life budding, amazing sunrises, and my absolute favourite sound, the dawn chorus. It's always the little wren that kicks it off. I have a few mistle thrush singing away throughout the day.

@TheBookHippie @Chrissyreadit

#LitSolace

What would go on your Spring board?

@TheBookHippie @Chrissyreadit

#LitSolace

It's Sunday, and now officially my favourite day of the week.
What are your plans for tonight's #Hyggehour readathon. Anything Irish creeping in to celebrate St Patrick's day? 🍀
I find it as relaxing/comforting catching up with all your posts as I do taking an hour for myself.

@Chrissyreadit @TheBookHippie

#LitSolace

Happy St Patrick's day. I'll be having a pint of the black stuff tonight to celebrate. I'll be reading the tagged as my selection for March's #BookedinTime read.
What are your plans? 🍀

@Cuilin @dabbe

#Naturalitsy #LitSolace #SpringEquinox

I don't know about you guys, but I am so happy to see some signs of Spring springing. The daffodils are budding, the apple blosson is finished, the birds are singing their little hearts out. 🎵

What signs have you spotted? We hope you've been well and are ready to celebrate a new season with us.
@TheBookHippie @Chrissyreadit

Started this last night for my #AuthorAMonth selection, and I can't put it down. Very atmospheric, with great descriptions of the Tasmanian coastline.

@Soubhiville

#Naturalitsy #LitSolace

My #Fridaynightshare choice for Spring fiction is the perfect A room with a view. It has everything, a coming-of-age novel, set in Florence and Edwardian England, with seering, comedic portrayal of polite society. I absolutely love it. In my view, E M Forster is on par with Jane Austen.

@TheBookHippie @Chrissyreadit

#Naturalitsy #LitSolace

Are you joining us in our #SpringEquinox event, celebrating the return of a new season? It is running from the 15th - 24th March. The #buddyreads will continue until the end of April.

All welcome to join in. Please let me know if you wish to be added/removed from the taglist.

@TheBookHippie @Chrissyreadit @LitsyEvents

Catching up with #EuropaCollective on this amazing book. It's so captivating and engrossing. I'm only on chapter 4. 😊
@mcctrish @Caryl @GatheringBooks @tpixie @kspenmoll @Gleefulreader @LeahBergen @TheBookDream @DrexEdit @Sapphire @TheKidUpstairs @Aimeesue @TrishB @Deblovestoread @charl08

#LitSolace

Yesterday was Mother‘s day here in the UK. I had a wonderful, relaxing day with my 4 children. ❤️🌷📚🕯🎂 It was bliss. My #hyggehour readathon was extended across the whole day tbh and I loved it.

A mammoth analysis of the Russian revolution that is well worth a read. Figes broaches the historical figures with a compassionate but critical eye, scrutinising key events that led to the overthrown Romanovs, revolution, and catastrophic change for so many. The repercussions of which are still felt a century later. It is endlessly fascinating.

#LitSolace

Another week has flown by. Are you ready for our weekly #Hyggehour readathon?

What will you be doing/reading?

@Chrissyreadit @TheBookHippie

Happy International Women's Day 💖

My #Readyourkindle fiction list for March. I shall be selecting from this and my non-fiction list.
I read 12 from both lists last month.

I'm reading the tagged with #NoplacelikeHolmes

@CBee @Cuilin @dabbe

My planned #ReadyourKindle list for March. I'll be choosing a mix from this and my fiction list (next post).
The tagged book is no.79 on my #Roll100 list, so that's a definite read this month.

@CBee @PuddleJumper

#NetGalleyGroup

This is my first selection from my March tbr list, and I'm completely hooked from the 1st page.

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2024/feb/22/the-trading-game-by-gary-stevenson...

#LitSolace

I spent a very peaceful #Hyggehour snuggled up. I'm really enjoying this depiction of Vincent Van Gogh's life through the women he encountered.

@Chrissyreadit @TheBookHippie

A gentle reminder that it's Sunday. Which means it's our #Hyggehour readathon tonight between 8-9pm.
Will you be joining us?

@Chrissyreadit @TheBookHippie @jenniferw88

#LitSolace #buddyreads

I've selected two books for our relaxing Spring #buddyread The wild remedy and Spring - An anthology. All are welcome to participate.

Although the Spring Equinox event will be 15th-24th March, the buddy reads will be extended until the end of April.

Please let me know if you wish to be added/removed from the taglist.

@LitsyEvents @TheBookHippie @Chrissyreadit

#LitSolace

Hi all, I'm checking in to see how you've been since our #Midwintersolace event ended. Are you ready for a mini Spring event? More hygge based fun to celebrate the return of Spring.

Please let me know if you wish to be added/removed from the taglist. All are welcome to join us.

Buddy reads post - https://litsy.com/p/RDl5Q2Z2UUxS

@LitsyEvents @TheBookHippie @Chrissyreadit

#BookspinBingo

My March selection of planned reading. It's a completely eclectic mix. 😊

@TheAromaofBooks

#NetGalleyGroup

My goals for March's #NGGSpringClean event. I have 8 remaining approved books to finish. I have another outstanding 10 reviews to submit. I hope to complete as much as possible.
I am looking forward to seeing your goals and supporting each other to meet them.

Good luck 👍

#ReadyourKindle 2 of 2 - Non-fiction

Again, a good month. 😊

I really enjoyed all those I read over the last 5 weeks, particularly The brother gardeners and Warrior
Queens (tagged in comments)

@CBee

#ReadyourKindle 1 of 2 - Fiction

February was a good month for ebooks. I managed to read 5 that weren't on my list and the 2 that were.
12 - Babes in the wood was entertaing. A fun read.
14 - My heart is a chainsaw - Outstanding! Straight onto the sequel, Don't fear the reaper in March. Let's hope no. 9 makes the draw.

Just starting the tagged today 👓

Thanks for organising @CBee

#NetGalleyGroup

Hi all 👋

It's been a while. I don't know about you, but I have a backlog of reviews to get through, not to mention 10 new reads.
Do you fancy a bit of #NetGalleyGroup March madness? Let's have a Springclean of those Netgalley stacks. Tag me in your goals and use #NGGSpringClean
Let's spur each other on. All are welcome to join in.
Please let me know if you wish to be added/removed from the taglist.

@LitsyEvents

#Naturalitsy March #buddyread

Hi, we're onto our March read already! I've staggered the 3 sections over the month with a discussion on the last Saturday of the month.
All are welcome to join us. Please let me know if you wish to be added/removed from the taglist.

https://youtu.be/xLeZ6LJzB6M?si=2aB2h6L_EN3jSRU8

@LitsyEvents

#Litsolace

I'm all set and so ready for our Sunday #Hyggehour
Finishing #NaturaLitsy February #buddyread and starting the tagged.

And relax 😌

@Chrissyreadit @TheBookHippie

#Litsolace

What do you have planned for tonight's #Hyggehour
readathon. All are welcome to join in.

@Chrissyreadit @TheBookHippie

I was absolutely swept along with this amazing book. The plot is intricate and skilfully crafted. The characters are fantastic, flawed, and oh so realistic. Oh and the plot twists are fantastic!
I loved it so much that I went straight onto the sequel, The Shadow Cabinet.
Both books get 5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from me.
Trots off to track down more by Juno Dawson. My new-to-me author of the year? Quite possibly. 😍🤔😍

#Naturalitsy

Hi all, I've missed our weekly chats!

Here's the discussion thread for February's #buddyread for you to share your thoughts.
I really hope you enjoyed it. I still have the last section to go, so I will catch up over the next few days.
All welcome to join in the discussion.

There are some great books on the Bram Stoker awards 2024 final ballot.
***Trigger warning - Hefty tbr list material 👌 🖤🦇🧛‍♂️👽👻💀🖤

https://www.thebramstokerawards.com/front-page/the-2023-bram-stoker-awards-final...