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This was a page turner. Raw, gritty, violent, and thought provoking historical fiction.

A murder mystery set in 1970‘s Boston during the onset of public school desegregation. This is one I‘ll be keeping on my shelf to re-read down the road.

#historicalfiction #dennislehane

Finally!! I just started Book 5 of the incredible #StormlightArchive series. 💫

These characters have become like friends to me. I can‘t wait to see what epic fates await them. #journeybeforedestination

Gosh, I have not done a very good job at posting consistently. I was going through a very difficult period of life for the last several months. Doing better now, for the most part.

I hope all of my Litsy friends are well and enjoying their books ☺️ I am very much enjoying Anna Karenina so far.

#annakarenina #tolstoy

Just started book #4 of the #StormlightArchive series. 💫

I highly recommend this immersive, epic series for fantasy lovers!

🙋‍♀️ Drop me a comment if you‘re a fan of this series too!

The fifth book will be released later this year 👏.

#sanderson #stormlight #rhythmofwar #fantasy

Just started #KristinLavransdatter 🏰

Female protagonist, medieval historical fiction set in 14th century Norway. The author won the Nobel Prize in Literature!

And pictured with the book is my reading buddy, Sylphrena. She‘s 5 months old and loves the tassel on my bookmark.

#historicalfiction #medieval #epicnovels #classicliterature

#NationalBookLoversDay

This was fun!

1. Know My Name
2. The Giver
3. She‘s Come Undone
4. Me Talk Pretty One Day
5. Fifty Shades of Grey (kidding!!! 🤣🤣)
6. Part of Your World
7. A Gentleman In Moscow
8. The Shining
9. A Man Called Ove
10. Anything by Emily Henry
11. The Little Prince
12. Maybe You Should Talk to Someone
13. Harry Potter
14. The Housemaid
15. ??? Not sure I‘ve read it yet…

@Chrissyreadit 🙌

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I laughed and also shed some tears listening to this memoir written by a therapist. The author explores five patients, including herself, and their different scenarios and viewpoints on life. It left me feeling a little better about humanity, which I appreciated.

Great audio narrator!

#memoir #nonfiction #therapy

Also reading the Brothers Karamazov.

I‘m trying to limit myself to 4 books at a time 😬

Does anyone else have a difficult time reading just one book at a time? I get bored lol.

#weekendreads @rachelsbrittain

Took myself out to breakfast this morning and started a new novel.

I love the excitement and anticipation one gets when starting a new novel. ☺️

My reading buddy joined me 🐾❤️

#inmemorium #alicewinn #dogsoflitsy #puppiesoflitsy
#historicalfiction #literaryfiction

Loved this book!

A literary mystery, full of multifaceted female characters, with vivid and immersive writing.

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I‘m recommending this one to others immediately!

Oh, and it took me a minute but now I finally understand the drip on the cover art.

#thegodofthewoods #lizmoore #mystery #literature #womenslit #bookreview

This novel really drew me in! Lovely writing, slowly suspenseful, gothic undertones. I think I would read this one again at some point in the future.

#rebecca #classicliterature

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Exciting find - $2.00 for this #firstedition at the #usedbookstore 😄

I enjoyed Kingsolver‘s Animal Dreams, Prodigal Summer, and Demon Copperhead so I‘m looking forward to adding this one to the list.

#thepoisonwoodbible #kingsolver

I‘m embarking on a journey into #russianliterature.

I haven‘t read a lot of #classics outside of the Bronte sisters, but I‘m at an age now where I‘m constantly asking myself questions about life, love, good/evil, morality, etc. So I‘m seeking out novels that wrestle with these questions.

I‘m starting with #thebrotherskaramazov and then plan to move on to #annakarenina 📚.

Any others you all recommend? Any advice or thoughts are welcome. ☺️

I only loved about 5 of the ones I read.

I have a few more of the top 100 on my tbr, but otherwise most of them haven‘t even been on my radar. 🤷‍♀️

Thanks to those who helped me figure out how to do this graphic! 🙏☺️

#nyt100best

#5joysfriday @DebinHawaii 😁

1. Far left - just finished the tagged book. What a joy it is to finish a good novel!
2. Top middle - My puppy, Sylphrena, is an absolute joy ❤️.
3. Top right - I feel joyous when I am able to learn and grow in positive ways. This book is helping :)
4. Bottom middle - my sister gifted me a special edition Little Prince book and bookmark 💫
5. Bottom right - I already surpassed my reading goal for 2024!

I‘m in #SanDiego California for work and was able to go to this super cool local bookstore, Mysterious Galaxy.💫📚

They specialize in fantasy, sci-fi, YA, mystery, and horror. Awesome atmosphere and inventory, plus really great staff. They recommended the tagged book for those who like gothic haunting stories.

Oh, and you can‘t beat the views or the weather here. Wish I could stay longer!

#independentbookstore #shoplocal #horror #gothic

#firstlinefridays @ShyBookOwl

“From the flat roof of the kitchen Patch looked out through serried pin oaks and white pine to the loom of the St. Francois Mountains that pressed the small town of Monta Clare into its shade no matter the season.”

This one is good so far 👍 (I‘m 20% in). It‘s a literary mystery set in the 1970‘s.

#mystery #fridayfavorites #happyfriday

I have a new reading buddy 🐾❤️🐶

Her name is Syl (pronounced “sil”) - named after a character from the Stormlight Archive books. She‘s a 12 week old red miniature schnauzer.

She currently loves chewing on books more than reading them. 😂

#dogsoflitsy #miniatureschnauzer #miniatureschnauzersoflitsy #puppylove

#Two4Tuesday ✌️

1. Ooh tough question because I would not want to change my name. I guess if I had to, I‘d pick Claire. That was my grandfather‘s middle name and he and I were really close.

2. Tagging #mydarkvanessa which I read a few years ago. Heavy subject matter but I did think it was a good read.

@TheSpineView - happy Tuesday!

This is my first time doing #bookspinbingo 😆

Excited for July 2024 🇺🇸

Thank you @TheAromaofBooks ❤️🤍💙

#bookspin #bingo

This book has been on my #tbr for about two decades. Finally cracked the spine and, three chapters in, it‘s entertaining and depressing. I can‘t help but feel sorry for the traumatized, smart-mouthed pre-teen protagonist.

Looking at reviews, this seems to be a novel that people either love or hate. If you‘ve read it, did you love it or hate it?

#shescomeundone #wallylamb #contemporaryliterature #literaryfiction #oprahsbookclub

Currently reading this historical fiction ghost story about a 1950‘s reform school for boys in Jim Crow Florida.

Hard to put this one down!

#ghosts #abuse #racism #historicalfiction #ghoststory

#TLT
#threelistthursday

@OriginalCyn620 thanks for the tag!

So, back in the early 2000‘s, my three favorite movies were probably:

- Under the Tuscan Sun
- A Walk to Remember
- Joy Ride

I graduated high school in 2002 🤷‍♀️😂

 @dabbe

1. My reading goal for 2024 is to read 40 books because I turned 40 this year. (I‘m currently at 36/40 🙌)

2. I‘m such a moody reader that I rarely stick to the plan lol. But I‘m totally okay with that.

3. It‘s opened my mind and heart, allowing me to better empathize with other people‘s experiences, perspectives, and challenges. Also, reading is just so much fun!

#wondrouswednesday @Eggs

Tag: @julieclair

It‘s pretty great when a new audiobook has you cracking up and you‘ve only listened to 1% so far. 😆

This workplace dramedy has some dark comedy Office Space vibes for sure! ☎️🖥️ And a great narrator!

Weekend Reads question - how do you all do that cool background with pictures of the books you‘re reading? Im technically challenged lol 🤦‍♀️

#dramedy #darkcomedy #contemporaryfiction #workplace #hrnightmare #weekendreads @rachelsbrittain

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Everyone should read this book. Period.

#memoir #sexualassault #legalsystem #sexism

I‘m really enjoying this gothic fantasy novel I checked out on Libby. It took me a few chapters to get into it and now I can‘t stop listening. 🎧📖🏰🃏

#gothic #fantasy #onedarkwindow #romance #magic

I turned 40 this year and my goal is to read 40 books. Well on track so far!

My two most recent reads (above) were both ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and recommended.

My weekend reads - The Frozen River (historical fiction mystery) and Set Boundaries, Find Peace (everyone should read this book!)

I‘ve been locked out of my Litsy account for the past year due to the Facebook login issues. Starting over…

#historicalfiction #backonlitsy #weekendreads