#Naturalitsy #Midsummersolace #Photochallenge

Day 10 - friends

My sister is my BFF. We had a great time at this festival. It is my favourite picture of us

#Naturalitsy #Midsummersolace #Photochallenge

I fell a bit behind. Day 9 - Family

My 🌏 back when they were little beasties and not the teens I have now. 🥺😍

#Naturalitsy

Our 1st weekly discussion for Cal Flyn's Islands of abandonment.

*Do you like the author's style and content?
*Likes/dislikes

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

#Naturalitsy #Midsummersolace

Just a quick check-in to see how you're all doing. Do you have any fun plans for the weekend?

Mine are mostly reading, gardening and maybe a cheeky tipple. Hopefully start on our #buddyread (tagged)

@sebrittainclark @Cazxxx @TheBookHippie @ElizaMarie @jenniferw88 @majkia @Cuilin @ozma.of.oz @TheAromaofBooks @Catsandbooks @julieclair @Chrissyreadit

#FirstLineFridays

"As he prances on to the stage in Hamilton: An American Musical, singing three show-stopping numbers, King George III somehow manages to be comic, yet cruel, camp yet sinister."

@ShyBookOwl

#Naturalitsy #Midsummerswap

I'm off to the post office to send my parcel. 📮
Please keep hold of your postage receipts in case of disputes.
Post a photo of your package before sending, with personal info covered.
Be sure to tag me and @jenniferw88 so we can keep track.
Remember, please don't open your parcel until the 21st.
It's getting exciting ☺️

#Naturalitsy #Buddyread

We are whizzing through this year far too fast for my liking!! As the summer's about to get busy, I thought it best to sort 2 months reading in 1 post.

Please nominate 1 book only for each topic.
July - Evolution
August - Fiction

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

Closing for comments - Sat 10th June - 8pm GMT

@LitsyEvents

#Naturalitsy #Midsummersolace #photochallenge

Day 8 - Connection

I was undecided whether or not to share my connection with others or nature. This photo symbolises both. The bouquet I picked from my garden, for Mum's 20 year anniversary of her death.
Gone but never forgotten.

Pic - very thirsty flowers having a drink in Lake Coniston, Cumbria

I'm joining in #JoysofJune readathon hosted by @Andrew65 Are you?

I'll aim to make a big dent in the tagged, my 1st book for #14books14weeks @TheHeartlandBookFairy

Also hoping to get through a few arcs for #NGGSummerSmashup

Here's hoping for peaceful, sunny days 🌞🍸

#Naturalitsy #Netgalleygroup #NGGSummersmashup

This is a wonderful collection of nature poems from both classic and contemporary writers. There are a wide variety of poems, presented in 7 sections, including the changing seasons; animal life; the world of birds; the way through the woods; the other worlds of water; moors, heath and mountains; and finally our place in nature. Each section is as charming as the other. ⬇️

#Naturalitsy #Midsummersolace
#Photochallenge

Day 7 - Food

This photo makes me so happy, it's so pretty. I'm on a health kick and trying to be more mindful of making healthy choices.

📷 - PicCollage photo stock

#Naturalitsy #Midsummersolace

A quick reminder that things always change. We are capable of adapting to our current situations. Our attention should be given to how we cope with these changes. Anxiety and overwhelm can disrupt these processes.
What do you do to help yourself through unsettled periods?

#Naturalitsy #Midsummersolace #Photochallenge

Day 6 - Drinks

My go-to tipple is a G &T. However, the weekend was so hot, nothing quenched the thirst like a fruity cider... preferably an Old Mout

#Naturalitsy

Our June #Buddyread reading schedule for Islands of abandonment. Discussion thread will be posted on Saturday.

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

@LitsyEvents

#Naturalitsy #Midsummersolace
Photo challenge - day 5 - Water

I have truly fed my soul this weekend.

Pic - Lake Coniston, Cumbria

#Naturalitsy

I will post a reading schedule tonight. It's the last day of my holiday and I am travelling home later this afternoon. 🌞

Pic - Little house on the bridge, Ambleside, Cumbria

#Naturalitsy #Midsummersolace

Our chilled, summer #buddyread 😊 No schedule, no stress readalong with us. I will post a discussion thread on the 28th of June.
All welcome to join in.
Let me know if you wish to be added/removed from the taglist.

#Naturalitsy #Midsummersolace

The view from the garden where we're staying in Backbarrow. Was there ever a more hobbity/Tolkein place name? 😊

I won't want to leave tomorrow

#Naturalitsy #Midsummersolace #Buddyread

Please select 1 title for us to read from the above suggestions. Tagged in comments 😊

#Naturalitsy #Midsummersolace

A few pics from a gorgeous day in Windemere yesterday. Off to Coniston today.

Wishing you all a peaceful day

#Bookspinbingo @TheAromaofBooks

It's a good roll for me. #Bookspin is an arc which will help my #NetgalleyGroup #NGGSummerSmashup goals.
Already reading my #Doublespin choice. From coast to cove by Anna Koska is just beautifully poetic nature writing alongside her stunning artwork. Hugely enjoyable read 😊

#Midsummersolace #photochallenge

Day 2 - flowers

I picked a bouquet from my garden to take to my Mum's final resting place in the lake district. 20 years gone, remembered every day 😢 💔

#emoshmuch

#Midsummersolace #Buddyread

What would you like to read? The majority of comments on the sign-up form were for fiction.
Offer your suggestions below and we'll pick a winner.

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

#Midsummersolace

Photo challenge - Day 1 -Summer

I chose this as I'm off to the Lake District tomorrow for a restful long weekend. I chose Tove Jansson's The Summer Book as I adore her work and fancied something different to Moomins.

What would you choose?

📷 Picollage stock photo

#Naturalitsy #Midsummersolace

Take part in our photo challenge and let's have fun filling our feeds with lovely images of summer. Match it with a book title or cover for bonus points.

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

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhv_Z-EQlBbck4IHiQO_yDKo4XtVtYQFe4XMki...

#Naturalitsy

Today marks the 1st day of #Midsummersolace event. Hope you're all excited to chill and relax as we head to the solstice.
Challenges to follow .... 😌

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

#Rereadtheclassics

I'm really looking forward to tackling Anthony Trollope's Palliser series, starting with Can you forgive her?

All welcome to join in. This is a #chunkster so I'm happy to continue until we finish, however long it takes. Hopefully, not as long as The count of Monte Cristo 🫣😍

#BookSpinBingo

A pretty good mix of fiction and non-fiction planned reading for June.
1-3) #rereadtheclassics & #Serieslove2023 @Andrew65 @TheSpineView
4) #NaturaLitsy
5) #Literarycrew #buddyread @Librarybelle
6) #Shesaid @Riveted_Reader_Melissa
7) #Authoramonth @Soubhiville
8-11) #14books14weeks @TheHeartlandBookFairy
12-16) #Netgalleygroup #NGGSummerSmashup

Bring on the sun, G&T's and a whole lot of relaxation 😌 🍸

#Book2Book

Hi 👋
Remember this idea? ⬆️

I haven't forgotten. Life just went crazy for a while. So new plan, I will pick this up once the #NaturaLitsy #Midsummersolace event is over on the 21st of June.

Comment below if interested. I'll be putting together a sign-up form and we'll get started with our 1st swap event in July. Sound good? Get sorting those book piles 😊📚📚📚😅

Original post link https://litsy.com/p/bVJkQmdUajhC

@LitsyEvents

#20in4 roundup

8 chapters of The count of Monte Cristo
4 chapters of The defence of witches

Finished Small worlds
Finished Hot money

Started A room of one's own

All in all, a good weekend's reading to say I was also very busy in the garden 😅

A blissful weekend with my beautiful beasties (kids)

Thanks for hosting @Andrew65

#Rereadtheclassics

Our discussion thread is open. Please do let us know your thoughts on this classic book.

How did you get on?
Did you enjoy the pace?
What stood out for you?
Was there anything you didn't like?

#Naturalitsy

Our final chat about 🦋🦋🦋

Comments/reviews have been positive. I take it this was a winner. Did anyone not like it?

**Next up - Islands of abandonment starting Monday 5th June**

No finer start to #20in4 than picking up a new library book. Soaking up the words and sun in between gardening jobs. May even have a glass of vino to celebrate the sisterhood and long weekend. Cheers 🍷
Thank you for hosting. @Andrew65 Have a great weekend 😀

#Rereadtheclassics

Our June read is the first in Anthony Trollope's Palliser series, Can you forgive her?

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

@LitsyEvents

My goals for #NetgalleyGroup #NGGSummerSmashup

1) Finish the tagged book before 1st June
2) Read at least 3 fiction books
3) Read at least 4 non-fiction books
4) Read at least 1 poetry book
5) Absolutely DO NOT request any more books until posted 5 reviews.
6) Catch-up on outstanding reviews

Good luck to all participating in this challenge. Here's to a summer full of relaxation and fun reads. 😀

#NetgalleyGroup #NGGSummerSmashup

Here's our 1st challenge, running over June & July. Think about what you want to achieve and set your own goal for summer reading. I've deliberately left it flexible to ease us in over the summer. I aim for this group to be relaxed, friendly and supportive.

Be sure to use # and tag me so I can see what you're all doing. Please feel free to share.

All welcome to join us 😀

@LitsyEvents

#Naturalitsysummerswap

My #natureaesthetic board for all the things I love.

Forests, lakes, blue skies, late summer heading into autumn, all things witchy, flowers, plants, trees, gardens, bees and of course books.
Fave colours - greens and blues

What does your board look like? Don't forget to tag me and @jenniferw88 (Great idea, btw)

My cat's even more broken than usual today. 😸

#adventuresofRonnie @catsoflitsy

I loved this fascinating book that details the relevance and influence Shakespeare holds over us over the last 400 years. The author writes assuredly with great authority and experience about why Shakespeare still holds a close place in our hearts.

#Netgalleygroup

Our 1st official post!! 🥳 I thought it would be nice to kick off with an intro to yourself so we can get to know each other better. You can be brief or deep dive. It's all good.

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

I'll be posting our 1st challenge on Friday 😅

#Naturalitsy #buddyread

Our winner is Cal Flyn's amazing prize-winning book, Islands of abandonment - Life in the post-human landscape.

Thank you all for your participation and enthusiasm. As you can see, it was a very close run race. No doubt more groaning tbr bookshelves, if you're anything like me.
We'll start on Monday 5th June, to give a little longer to source your copies. I'm happy to extend into July if needed. ⬇️⬇️

@LitsyEvents

#Netgalleygroup

Ridiculously excited to receive a copy of this arc thanks to #Netgalley

One for #Pemberlittens for sure. Speaking of which, I watched Operation Mincemeat at the weekend. I actually squealed out loud at TWO Mr Darcy's on screen #swoon @BarkingMadRead

#NetgalleyGroup

Are you up for a challenge to whittle down that arc tbr pile?

I will be announcing our 1st challenge later this week.

Be on the lookout 👀 🙂📚

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

@LitsyEvents

#Naturalitsysummerswap @jenniferw88

We are now closed for sign-ups. Now the fun begins.
Matches revealed by Friday. 😊

#20in4

I'm going for a nice easy 20 hours challenge this time. No designated books, just complete mood reading. @Andrew65

#Naturalitsy

Here is our voting form for our June buddyread. Again, I'm so sorry it's late x

**Edit** - working link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHb4HOQEt3FumYNB2HcpmOYJ1YBbrAIZBNGkW6...

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

➡️📚 📚 Voting closed 📚📚⬅️

@LitsyEvents

#Naturalitsy

Our last week with the butterflies. I shall be sad to finish this marvellous book, I'm learning so much! 🦋❤️🦋

#Naturalitsysummerswap

Thank you to all who've expressed interest or signed up.

📢 Last call! 📢
Please complete the entry form below, giving as much info as possible to help your match.

Sign-ups are closing tomorrow.

@jenniferw88 @LitsyEvents

#14books14weeks2023

@TheHeartlandBookFairy Do you have any idea how many lists I've drawn up? I had a poetry, a non-fiction and a fiction list going. I've finally amalgamated the 3 lists into 1 of 12 books
Hopefully, it's varied enough to spur me on. Plenty of scope for mood reading and fulfilling my latest obsession, Georgian England.

The 2 remaining slots will be used for#Netgalley arcs.

Let's get started 🤓🍷📚🌞

#Naturalitsy

June's theme will be Landscapes.

Put forward your suggestions in the comments. We'll vote on them tomorrow. Please stick to 1 book suggestion each.

Again, apologies for the short notice.