

5/5 ⭐️ If you like dark fantasy with magic read this! Loved the characters and world building! Great plot twists and that ending 🤯🤯🤯 Definitely excited to see where the series goes!
This is the FairyLoot edition 🧚🏻
5/5 ⭐️ If you like dark fantasy with magic read this! Loved the characters and world building! Great plot twists and that ending 🤯🤯🤯 Definitely excited to see where the series goes!
This is the FairyLoot edition 🧚🏻
2.5/5 ⭐️ I think if I was in the beginning of my fertility journey and not years in, I would've found this more helpful. There was a lot of body positive pep-talks and how to advocate for yourself as a fat person. But not actually how to get pregnant or more of the medical information which I think would be more helpful. I think this could use an update. Still if you're a fat person thinking about having kids this would be a good place to start.
Sarah part of your swap has shipped from an Etsy seller and should be there next week. The other part I'm sending on Monday. 💌 #muglove23
#FoodandLit is visiting Dominican Republic in February 🇩🇴
To participate read a book that takes place in the country or is by an author from the country. Also enjoy food from the country. Share your experience with the tag #FoodandLit and tag @Catsandbooks & @Texreader
If you're not currently tagged in #FoodandLit news and would like to be, let me know. ⬇️
Just checking in on the #Valentinecardswap 💕
Please tag me when you send and receive your cards! Feel free to open them as you get them! Looking forward to seeing everyone's cards! 💖
I'm hoping to send them by Monday ✉️
I've always wanted to try a mystery book date!
Thanks for hosting @Rachel.Rencher 💕
#bookishcouplevalentine
Met my goal of completing 2 books during the #joyousjanuary readathon!
Completed
✅ The Godmothers #sundaybuddyread
✅ A Girl is a Body of Water #FoodandLit
Halfway through
💜 The Prison Healer #roll100
Didn't start
❌ Afterlove
#FoodandLit Reminder❗️
As you plan your reads for February, remember to check out our running book list for book ideas or to add books you've found for each country!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/10Q4R1xxFtwZSIkohqdNLdsEYQx7FJLsBJ2YN9YQ1tHY/...
5/5 ⭐️ A beautiful coming of age story about a girl in Uganda. You see how all the members of her community and family play a role in her life. Themes of feminism in a culture that is male dominated. Strong female characters. I only wish there was a glossary for the many ugandan words, just to add to more of my understanding and enjoyment.
#FoodandLit Uganda 🇺🇬
5/5 ⭐️ First book of 2023 and it was fantastic! Thanks for this pick Christine!! #sundaybuddyread
#JumpStart2023 #joyousjanuary
Y'all I'm really struggling with this new year & we're only 2 weeks in.😫 A bunch of stressful things have happened & my depression has ramped up. Diet culture is whispering all these disordered eating thoughts in my ear & I'm finding it hard to take care of myself. I wouldn't normally post something like this, but I could really use some of that wonderful Litsy community support right now.
(Pic of Luna just b/c she's cute & posed so nice)
First readathon of 2023! #joyousjanuary Hoping to finish 2 books by the end of the readathon.
💙 #FoodandLit A Girl is a body of water
💙 #sundaybuddyread The Godmothers
💙 #roll100 The Prison Healer
💙 Afterlove
I found this extra guide for our #sundaybuddyread The Godmothers! It has music, cocktails, and a little interview with the author.
https://d2xcq4qphg1ge9.cloudfront.net/assets/23044/3888358/original_GodmothersBo...
And don't worry, no spoilers! 😉
There's still time to sign up for the #Valentinecardswap 💕
The only requirement to send is a Valentine card. It can be store bought or homemade. Bookmarks, stickers, or a piece of candy are welcome but not required.
You can send US only or International!
Sign up: https://forms.gle/qK56VVwiEf1kHPsc6
Congratulations on this huge accomplishment Lynn!!! 🎉 💕 🎉 💕
Thanks for hosting! #300kBirthdayGiveaway
The tagged book has been on my list for awhile.
1. End of January I take down my Christmas stuff and put up Valentine's decor. I like to stretch the season.
2. Probably snow. But since I'm in the south I'm learning to appreciate the beauty of rain storms.
#Two4Tuesday
Remember in grade school when you'd exchange valentines with all your classmates?
I'm hosting a #ValentineCardSwap 💕
The only requirement to send is a Valentine card. It can be store bought or homemade. Bookmarks, stickers, or a piece of candy are welcome but not required.
You can send US only or International!
Sign up until Jan 10th
Send by Feb 1st
Sign up: https://forms.gle/qK56VVwiEf1kHPsc6
🎨2023🎨
January's theme: RETRO
Remember this year we are doing prompts that are up for your interpretation! Whatever kind of craft you do, use the prompt to spark ideas!
As always I want to see any craft you're working on, so continue to tag me (@catsandbooks) with your projects!
If you'd like to be added or removed from the #LitsyCrafters tag list let me know...⬇️...
✨2023✨
January we are visiting Uganda for #FoodandLit 🇺🇬
To participate read a book that takes place in the country or is by an author from the country. Also enjoy food from the country. Share your experience with the tag #FoodandLit and tag @Catsandbooks & @Texreader
If you're not currently tagged in #FoodandLit news and would like to be, let me know. ⬇️
1. Zeke was not happy to be a reindeer 😂🦌
2. For new years eve we'll have yummy snacks, watch movies, and complete a new tradition with the burning of the wish pine cone we made on winter solstice. 🕯️
#wondrouswednesday Thanks for hosting this all year @Eggs ❤️
Wanna play? @CurvyCrochetGirl
A New Year's "this or that" I made ✨
All are welcome to play! Please tag me and share! ❤️
Tagging some people to start things off?
#JumpStart2023 🎉 Planning my challenges and first reads for 2023!
#LitsyCrafters
#FoodandLit
#sundaybuddyread
#littensloveromance
#roll100
#pantone2023
Well I did it y'all! It only took 4 hours... 😂 🙌🏼
#holidayfriends
Going to attempt to make this! We'll see how it goes!
#holidayfriends
I have lots of baking in my future! 🍞🧁🍪
❤️🎄❤️
Please enjoy my pup, Zola, helping to unwrap my #jolabokaflod present! 😂 She was very excited to shred the wrapping paper!
#holidayfriends
Thank you so much Chelle for my lovely #jolabokaflod ❤️❄️🎄
I've been wanting this book for so long! I already broke into the caramel Santas and they are so gooooooddd! Thank you!!
Remember to use the tag #holidayfriends for company and fun this weekend! @TheBookHippie @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks and @Andrew65 have set up a wonderful space that is welcome to all who want or need it!
I will be around as well and plan to check in often!
I've waited all year to say this! 🎄🎁🌟
Happy Christmas Eve Eve y'all! ❤️
4.5/5 ⭐️ I really loved these characters and the magic of this world. Only complaint is that there were multiple points that weren't wrapped up and it ended on a cliffhanger. There is a second book but it is not a continuation of the story but new characters in the same universe.
#FoodandLit Buddy Read Germany 🇩🇪
3.5/5 ⭐️ I enjoy any mythology retelling, but was not familiar with Galatea. Such a sad story but Miller of course does it justice.
5/5 ⭐️ Cute short story with two grumps that find the magic of the season! ❤️
4/5 ⭐️ Sweet story during Hanukkah with a cat and dog who help to make the holiday special 🕎 🥔🍎
And I made latkes with applesauce last night!! They were absolutely delicious and brought back wonderful memories of my gram making potato pancakes 🥰
More lovely holiday cards 🎄
#holidaycardswap
#SantaPleaseBringMe 📚🖊🎨👩🍼
Wanna play? @TheBookHippie @CurvyCrochetGirl @Chrissyreadit @IndoorDame @StayCurious
I've been looking to start a new tradition with wishes for the new year and I found this one that combines it with the winter solstice! ❄️
#midwintersolace #naturalitsy #wintersolstice
❤️ Yes I do. Depends on how I do the previous year. This year is 50 books.
💜I'm at 48 right now and I thinking with some short things I'll make it.
💙Eating good food. Watching tons of Christmas movies. Spending time with loved ones! 🎄
#wondrouswednesday
1. Nope. Staying home with hubby and the pets. 🥰
2. No. I miss having a white Christmas, but least living in MS I don't have to worry about slipping and falling on the ice! 🙅🏼♀️
Hope everyone stays safe with the widespread cold temps this week!!
#Two4Tuesday
Julie wanna play? @CurvyCrochetGirl
Hello #FoodandLit Buddy Readers! 🇩🇪
I'm quite enjoying this book! I like the different POVs and the magic. I have an idea of who's tampering with the balloons but we shall see. Thoughts on this one?
Well my holiday plans have had a bit of wrench thrown in them...I hurt my back a few day ago. 😫 I've been resting & trying to get back to normal function. Normally I do the holiday baking & cooking on my own, but my husband has been so wonderful & helping out with everything. Today I'm doing a bit better so we baked cookies together! We made sugar cookies & peanut butter heath. Maybe this will be a new tradition, w/o the injury though of course!
More festive holiday cards! ❤️
#holidaycardswap
I'm going to try and share all the Christmas treats I'm making this year! Also the featured craft for #LitsyCrafters is baking this month so remember to share all those treats with me! 🎄
Today I made butterbeer golden snitch rice krispy treats! ✨
I'm going to try and share all the Christmas treats I'm making this year! The featured craft for #LitsyCrafters is baking this month so remember to share all those treats with me!
Today I made Lebkuchen, a soft German gingerbread with a sugar glaze on top. I made it for #FoodandLit 🇩🇪 and it smelled so amazing when making it. It uses lots of spices and orange and lemon zest so it's wonderfully fragrant!
#midwintersolace