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Cozy Mystery: Bag and Lady | S. Y. Robins

#RiseUpReads October 2025 Theme: Black Cozy Mystery

Please vote for what book we will read in October

https://forms.gle/hYHTxbANTvVe7Q2c6

Read at your own pace. There will be a discussion posted on Litsy at the end of the month. Please tag me in your posts & use #riseupreads

Rise up Reads- reading marginalized voices 🔥✊🏼 If you're not currently tagged & would like to be, let me know.

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Catsandbooks @LaughterHp @melismatic @julsmarshall @skygoddess1 @Bookwormjillk @lil1inblue @Jadams89 @puddlejumper @Liz_M @mrsV @thebookhippie @lapreader @willaful @cuilin @eggbeater @peanutnine 1w

Catsandbooks @singout @mhillis @light_of_aether @alldebooks @kspenmoll @librarybelle @mimi28 @ElizaMarie @AbigailJaneBlog @DebinHawaii @Kristy_K @IriDas @CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian @jari-chan @caterina @cbee @inkedbookworm13 1w

peanutnine Love this theme! Is there a link to vote? 1w

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TheBookHippie @Catsandbooks link? 1w

dabbe 💙✊🏻💙 1w

Catsandbooks @peanutnine @thebookhippie sorry! Now the link is there! 7d

TheBookHippie @Catsandbooks 🙃🙃🙃🙃 7d

InkedBookworm13 😊 6d

Roary47 This sounds fun. 🥰 6d

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The Wicked Bargain | Gabe Cole Novoa

Reminder for #RiseUpReads September 2025

The Wicked Bargain by Gabe Cole Novoa

Read at your own pace. There will be a discussion post on Litsy at the end of the month.

Please tag me in your posts & use #riseupreads
If you're not currently tagged & would like to be, let me know.

LitsyEvents

Catsandbooks @LaughterHp @melismatic @julsmarshall @skygoddess1 @Bookwormjillk @lil1inblue @Jadams89 @puddlejumper @Liz_M @mrsV @thebookhippie
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Catsandbooks @lapreader @willaful @cuilin @eggbeater @peanutnine @singout @mhillis @light_of_aether @alldebooks @kspenmoll @librarybelle 1w

Catsandbooks @mimi28 @ElizaMarie @AbigailJaneBlog @DebinHawaii @Kristy_K @IriDas @CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian @jari-chan @caterina @cbee @inkedbookworm13 1w

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Cemetery Boys | Aiden Thomas

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#RiseUpReads August

I apologize for the delay in getting this posted. For the remainder of the year I will just have one discussion post where you can share any thoughts you have on the book.

I really liked the book! I've always found Día de Muertos to be such a fascinating tradition. Too bad the sequel doesn't come out until fall 2026

Catsandbooks @LaughterHp @melismatic @julsmarshall @skygoddess1 @Bookwormjillk @lil1inblue @Jadams89 @puddlejumper @Liz_M @mrsV @thebookhippie 1w

Catsandbooks @lapreader @willaful @cuilin @eggbeater @peanutnine @singout @mhillis @light_of_aether @alldebooks @kspenmoll @librarybelle 1w

Catsandbooks @mimi28 @ElizaMarie @AbigailJaneBlog @DebinHawaii @Kristy_K @IriDas @CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian @jari-chan @caterina @cbee @inkedbookworm13 1w

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ElizaMarie I really enjoyed this one. We celebrate Dia de los Muertos - of course, not the way the book does. but... still. I love the discussion of culture, family, and love that was found in this book. Also, the story itself was captivating. 1w

Laughterhp I really enjoyed this book as well! I listened to it on audio and thought they did a great job! 1w

TheBookHippie I enjoyed this quite a bit. 1w

TheBookHippie @ElizaMarie I agree. It was very well done. 1w

ElizaMarie @Laughterhp I did audio too! Which I think just added to the fun of it. 1w

mhillis I listened to the audio too! 1w

Gissy I loved this book! ❤️ 1w

peanutnine This is one of my favorite books! I love the characters and the world building around the magic system! Definitely looking forward to reading the sequel next year 7d

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Status Update | Annabeth Albert

Life Update

This will be my final year with #FoodandLit
#RiseUpReads will be pared down next year
And all are welcome to use the #LitsyCrafters tag for anything creative

I will tag the groups below to be aware of these changes for the remainder of the year and into 2026

❤️

Catsandbooks @LaughterHp @melismatic @julsmarshall @skygoddess1 @Bookwormjillk @lil1inblue @Jadams89 @puddlejumper @Liz_M @mrsV @thebookhippie 2w

Catsandbooks @lapreader @willaful @cuilin @eggbeater @peanutnine @singout @mhillis @light_of_aether @alldebooks @kspenmoll @librarybelle 2w

Catsandbooks @mimi28 @ElizaMarie @AbigailJaneBlog @DebinHawaii @Kristy_K @IriDas @CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian @jari-chan @caterina @cbee @inkedbookworm13 2w

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Catsandbooks @Sblbooks @AmyK1 @SamAnne @Bookwormjillk @TheKidUpstairs @BookNAround @Tdrosebud @Thegreensofa @PatriciaU @AbigailJaneBlog @Itchyfeetreader @LeeRHarry @Daisey @Crazeedi @Simona @Chrissyreadit @amiable 2w

Catsandbooks @megabooks @vonnie862 @StolenBookmobile @liseworks @kwmg40 @reading_rainbow @TEArificbooks @Q84 @catebutler @dilara @teresereading @roary47 @maggie4483 @soscha @karisa @ElizaMarie @tineke 2w

Catsandbooks @Jerdencon @LitStephanie @Bcncookbookclub @Bnp @ChasingOm @Thebookhippie @mcctrish @JenLovesJT47 @texaschaitea @Bookworm54 @Jess861 @Kelly_the_bookish_sidekick @AnneCecilie @kspenmoll 2w

Catsandbooks @Outandabout @Liz_M @DHill @BarbaraBB @DebinHawaii @pageturner1 @sapphire @bookbelle84 @libby1 @lunakay @blackink_whitepaper @yourfavouritemixtape @MaGoose @cortg 2w

Catsandbooks @catlass007 @Texreader @booksblanketsandahotbeverage @vlwelser @BookwormAHN @psalva @Thebookhippie @kitta @MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm @crowCAH @mcctrish @lindy @kwmg40 @hissingpotatoes 2w

Catsandbooks @allylu @julesG @OriginalCyn620 @liseworks @Kenyazero @meshell1313 @peanutnine @Chrissyreadit @charityann @SusanLee @julieclair @kelli7990 @Lauredhel @cupcake12 @hooked_on_books @rachelsbrittain 2w

Catsandbooks @bookandbedandtea @Larkken @slategreyskies @susanita @Bcncookbookclub @PaperbackPirate @melissajayne @TheEllieMo @anncrystal @samanne @lil1inblue @Deblovestoread @jessclark78 @Bookish_Thoughts @peaKnit 2w

Catsandbooks I apologize if you were tagged multiple times, you were just in multiple of my group tag lists 2w

Hooked_on_books Your mental and physical health are the most important thing, and doing the right things for yourself to maintain those is vital. I feel your pain of our current moment and hope you find some good ways to buoy yourself through. 🩵 2w

rachelsbrittain Take care of yourself! These are incredibly difficult times 💜 2w

LeeRHarry It‘s important to take care of yourself, particularly during these times, so I‘m glad you are going to be doing that. 💕 2w

willaful I hear you. ❤ 2w

Itchyfeetreader Look after yourself. My participation of Litsy ebbs and flows with life but I have enjoyed knowing I can come back. 2w

Soscha We may not know you or anyone else here personally but believe we 🫶 you & each other. 2w

SusanLee Take care of yourself ya 🫰🏻 2w

JenlovesJT47 ♥️♥️♥️ 2w

Dilara I am so sorry that life, including the state of the world, is difficult right now. And I definitely understand wanting to take a step back. I hope you feel better soon! 🌞 2w

AnnCrystal 💝💝💝 Doing what you need to care for yourself during these difficult times is important. May you feel better with R&R 💝🫂💝. 2w

julesG ❤️❤️❤️🫂🫂 2w

thebacklistbook Do what you have to do. One small piece of advice: keep your support network close at hand, it can be so tempting to retreat from when really depressed. Above all, remember, depression is a dirty rotten liar. You are both loved and appreciated. 2w

Bookwormjillk ❤️❤️❤️ 2w

AllDebooks Oh, Leila! 🫂 I'm so sorry you're struggling. It's a harsh world right now. It's particularly difficult for those of us who are vulnerable.**⬇️ Take some time out to take care of you and yours. You are not alone, you are loved, and we will miss you. X 2w

AllDebooks ** By this, I mean anyone different to include anyone who feels targeted, rn. Immigrants, POC, LBGTQ+, the chronically ill (mental or physical) and disabled, different cultures and religions. The list goes on. There should be love and acceptance for all of us instead of this manipulative, manufactured campaign of division and hatred. We are each other's source of comfort, love, and support. There is hope, strength, and beauty in that. ❤️✊️❤️ 2w

PuddleJumper Take care of yourself ❤️❤️ 2w

vlwelser 🤗😘 2w

Amiable Many of us are feeling the same sense of fear, hopelessness, anger and disgust. Totally understand that you need to do what you need to do to keep your sanity in the midst of this madness. Sending virtual hugs. 💙🩵✊🏼🩵💙 2w

BarbaraBB I am so sorry to hear this! Please take care of yourself and know that we will be here whenever you want ❤️ 2w

Melismatic It‘s a totally understandable feeling!! You need to do what feels best - your health always should come first! 💖 2w

Chrissyreadit Leila i understand those feelings and they can be hard to navigate. When i have them and withdraw my friends push their way in to make sure im ok and remind me that the present does not determine the future. Community can feel overwhelming but connection is vital for mental health. I hope i can email with you 💛😘 2w

Librarybelle I completely understand. We all have to get through this horrific time in our own way. Take care of yourself! ❤️ 2w

Eggbeater I understand. I have really struggled with these same problems also. Whatever you need to do to take care of yourself is practicing good self-care, as they say. My heart goes out to you. Thank you for all you have done. 2w

kwmg40 Take care of yourself. ❤️❤️❤️ 2w

OriginalCyn620 I am so sorry to hear this Leila but you absolutely must do what you need to do to take care of yourself. We understand and will be here when you‘re ready! ❤️ 2w

CrowCAH Thanks for the candid post! Take care of yourself “virtual hug 🤗” 2w

mcctrish Oh Leila 🥰🥰 I understand as well as someone 🇨🇦 watching can, everyday is a new shit show. Take care of yourself first ❤️ 2w

JenReadsAlot Take care! 2w

TheBookHippie Leila, I‘m so sorry. It‘s such a shit show! So many of us feel this way. Please reach out to any of us if you need us. I will always be holding space for you. Take care of you. Sending light and love to you! 2w

Sapphire Remember every day you are loved by many here. We will hold space for you and wave hi when we see you and jump for joy together when things are better. Thank you for ll you have given and give when you can to this community. 2w

LiteraryinPA 💗💗💗 2w

Karisa We see it too. So thankful for you and all you‘ve done for this little online community. Take care of yourself and hope you are feeling better soon 💗 2w

staci.reads Take good care 💗 2w

vonnie862 Thank you for all you've done in our community. You do whatever is best for you. We want you to be healthy, physically and mentally. Times are tough right now, but know that you have a loving community here. 2w

Megabooks I‘ve had the same problem. The world is frightening and worrisome now, and those of us with chronic illness feel it in more frequent flares and just plain exhaustion. Take care of yourself! 💜 2w

bookandbedandtea Definitely take care of yourself! It's hard right now, for sure. We'll be happy to see you when you drop in. 🩷 2w

CBee I can relate to this so much. Sending you so much love 💚 2w

Julsmarshall I‘m in a similar space. Wishing you love and peace. 2w

Cuilin So many of us can relate to this, including health issues. We will be here. Sending love and peace. 🩷 2w

Deblovestoread I so understand this and wholly support you doing whatever it takes to care for your body and soul. We will be here sending hugs. ❤️ 2w

PaperbackPirate Good job setting boundaries! I hope it helps. 💙 We‘re all here for you when you need us. 2w

Meshell1313 ❤️❤️❤️ sending love! 2w

Liz_M I'm so sorry to hear you are having a rough time! Thank you for the vulnerable and honest post. Take care of yourself. List will be here when/if youre ready 2w

CatLass007 Leila, good for you on recognizing that you must take care of you! I understand this decision. I understand how you feel. Dealing with mental and physical health issues is painful during the best of times. These are not the best of times. Litsy is a refuge for me but lately I‘m not participating as much as I have in recent years. It‘s what‘s best right now. Take care of yourself and know that we are here for you always.🤎🤎🤎 2w

dabbe I'm so sorry to read of your troubles, Leila but am glad you were able to share with us. This community is such a loving one, and we're here to listen and support. You've done so much for this community, but now it's time for you to take care of you first. We're so glad to know that you'll still be around when it feels good to do so. Take care of you. Sending 🩶🤍🖤. 2w

Maggie4483 I co-sign everything everyone else has said. Everything is terrible right now, and self-care is so important. I took a five year break from Litsy, and was welcomed back with open arms. So we‘ll be here when you‘re ready (whenever that may be). I so appreciate everything you‘ve done for Food and Lit, but now it‘s time to take care of you. ❤️ 2w

Roary47 I‘m glad you are taking care of you. That is all that is important. 💛 2w

julieclair Oh Leila, I‘m so sorry to hear you‘re having such a tough time, but glad to see you are doing what you need to do, to protect your health and wellbeing. You have done so much to make Litsy the special place that it is, and if you now need to lay low for awhile, we all understand, even though we will miss your participation. But please do stay connected, even in a quiet way. We all need each other right now. Sending hugs. 💙💙💙 2w

DrSabrinaMoldenReads Reading has always helped me through difficult times even since childhood. So this horrific stuff has brought me back strong into my reading and Litsy. Everyone has their own journey and way of being. Take care!! (edited) 2w

Susanita I‘m sorry you‘re having a hard time and completely understand that the current situation makes things worse. Your posts have helped make Litsy what it is, and I hope we keep seeing you as much or as little as you can manage. Above all, take care of yourself. 🫂 2w

DHill ❤️❤️❤️ 2w

Lindy Healing wishes to you Leila 🌻 2w

BookwormAHN Take care of yourself. The world just sucks right now 💗 2w

CarolynM Hang in there💕 2w

MaGoose Take care of yourself. 🤎💙 2w

lil1inblue Totally understand this. Been there, done that. Do what you need to do to take care of you. 💓 💓 💓 2w

Catsandbooks Thank you everyone for all the love and support!! 🥹❤️ 1w

Kitta Sending love and support. Do what‘s best for you! I‘ll keep using #litsycrafters to tag my work and I love seeing others creations!! Thanks for starting it. 5d

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Nicaragua | Jennifer Kott, Kristi Streiffert

#FoodandLit September 2025 Nicaragua 🇳🇮

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 & tag @Catsandbooks & @Texreader

If you're not currently tagged in #FoodandLit news & would like to be, let me know.

LitsyEvents

Catsandbooks @Jerdencon @LitStephanie @Bcncookbookclub @Bnp @ChasingOm @Thebookhippie @mcctrish @JenLovesJT47 @texaschaitea @Bookworm54 @Jess861 @Kelly_the_bookish_sidekick @AnneCecilie @kspenmoll 2w

Catsandbooks @Outandabout @Liz_M @DHill @BarbaraBB @DebinHawaii @pageturner1 @sapphire @bookbelle84 @libby1 @lunakay @blackink_whitepaper @yourfavouritemixtape @MaGoose @cortg
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BookishTrish Love this idea 💡 2w

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The Last Days of Magic: A Novel | Mark Tompkins

#ShowAndTellTuesday #LitsyCrafters

I embroidered the cover of a book! I even used some metallic thread, which is such a pain, but at least it shimmers 😂

It's actually for sale on my Pango Books store https://pangobooks.com/bookstore/catsandbookspluspup

Butterfinger That is the coolest thing. 1mo

Deblovestoread That is awesome! 1mo

Cupcake12 That is so clever! 1mo

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AnnCrystal
👏🏼🤩 Epic 👍🏼📚💝. 1mo

Jari-chan Amazing! 🤩😍 1mo

OriginalCyn620 Very cool! 1mo

ShelleyBooksie What a neat idea! 1mo

Meshell1313 So pretty! 😍 1mo

lil1inblue How cool! 😍 😎 😍 1mo

Hooked_on_books What a cool effect! And I hear you on the metallic thread. Neat to look at, but what a pain to work with! 1mo

TheBookHippie Oh. I love this! 3w

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Craftcycle: 100+ Earth-Friendly Projects and Ideas for Everyday Living | Heidi Boyd

Welcome to another #ShowAndTellTuesday 🌈

🌟You all get gold stars 🌟

Everyone is welcome! You can post using the image I made above or one of your own. Use the tags #LitsyCrafters & #ShowAndTellTuesday & tag me. If you'd like to be added or removed from the tag list let me know.

Catsandbooks @allylu @julesG @OriginalCyn620 @liseworks @Kenyazero @meshell1313 @peanutnine @Chrissyreadit @charityann @SusanLee @julieclair @kelli7990 @Lauredhel @cupcake12 1mo

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AnnCrystal 👏🏼🥳👌🏼 Thank You for the tag 🎨🖌️💝. 1mo

MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm Tuesday already?! 😅😮‍💨 1mo

CrowCAH Thanks for the weekly reminder! Eventually I‘ll get to posting my crochet shawl! 1mo

Hooked_on_books I‘ve been crocheting recently and would love to be added to the tag list. Thank you! 1mo

Allylu I found my embroidery and cross stitch projects from last summer - they were hiding under the table in the foyer - so I‘m working on those. I‘m also sewing a few doll clothes for my daughter‘s AG dolls. She collects them. 🧵❤️ 1mo

Catsandbooks @Hooked_on_books added you! ❤️ 3w

Lauredhel Hi could you add me to the tag list please? 2w

rachelsbrittain Could you add me to the tag list too? Thanks 😊 2w

Catsandbooks @Lauredhel @rachelsbrittain added you both! ❤️ 2w

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Christmas All Year Round: The Secret to a Joyous Christmas | Tucky Mahoney

#SereneSaturdays
Funny heartwarming shows like Ted Lasso and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

I love Christmas movies- The Grinch, The Holiday, Miracle on 34th Street, While you were sleeping, Hallmark Christmas movies

Calmed by Nature YouTube channel is my favorite. The best music and ambiance videos & it's all human made art, not AI @calmedbynature?si=REO3ZwT2ZZ_Gg4nE" rel="nofollow" target="_top">https://youtube.com/@calmedbynature?si=REO3ZwT2ZZ_Gg4nE

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TheBookHippie I just rewatched Maisel!! 1mo

TheBookHippie Thx for the link! 1mo

Catsandbooks @TheBookHippie I'm currently rewatching it! 😂 1mo

AmyG Both great shows. ❤️ 1mo

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The Wicked Bargain | Gabe Cole Novoa

#RiseUpReads September 2025

The Wicked Bargain by Gabe Cole Novoa

Read at your own pace. There will be a discussion posted on Litsy at the end of the month.

Please tag me in your posts & use #riseupreads
If you're not currently tagged & would like to be, let me know.

Content warnings: death, violence, grief, dysphoria, colonization, gun violence, slavery, transphobia, alcoholism

LitsyEvents

Catsandbooks @LaughterHp @melismatic @julsmarshall @skygoddess1 @Bookwormjillk @lil1inblue @Jadams89 @puddlejumper @Liz_M @mrsV @thebookhippie 1mo

Catsandbooks @lapreader @willaful @cuilin @eggbeater @peanutnine @singout @mhillis @light_of_aether @alldebooks @kspenmoll @librarybelle 1mo

Catsandbooks @mimi28 @ElizaMarie @AbigailJaneBlog @DebinHawaii @Kristy_K @IriDas @CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian @jari-chan @caterina @cbee @inkedbookworm13 1mo

PuddleJumper I have this one! I'm saving it for October though 😅 Looking forward to seeing people's thoughts 1mo

Jari-chan This looks so nice! 😍 1mo

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Crafternoon: A Guide to Getting Artsy and Crafty with Your Friends All Year Long | Maura Madden

Happy #ShowAndTellTuesday #LitsyCrafters 🌟

Excited to see what everyone has been creating lately!

Everyone is welcome! You can post using the image I made above or one of your own. Use the tags #LitsyCrafters & #ShowAndTellTuesday & tag me. If you'd like to be added or removed from the tag list let me know.

Catsandbooks @allylu @julesG @OriginalCyn620 @liseworks @Kenyazero @meshell1313 @peanutnine @Chrissyreadit @charityann @SusanLee @julieclair @kelli7990 @Lauredhel @cupcake12 1mo

Catsandbooks @bookandbedandtea @Larkken @slategreyskies @susanita @Bcncookbookclub @PaperbackPirate @melissajayne @TheEllieMo @anncrystal @samanne @lil1inblue @Deblovestoread @jessclark78
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AnnCrystal 🥳👍🏼 Thank You for the tag 🎨💝💝💝. 1mo

Bookish_Thoughts Request to be added, please! @Bookish_Thoughts 1mo

peaKnit This is fun! I‘d love to join in…let me find my latest WIP! 1mo

Catsandbooks @Bookish_Thoughts @peaKnit added you both! ❤️ 1mo

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The Next Best Fling | Gabriella Gamez

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☀️July's Reads☀️

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Hispanic Heritage Month | Sadie Silva

#RiseUpReads September 2025 Theme: Latin & Hispanic YA

Please vote for what book we will read in September. There's also a question about 2026

https://forms.gle/BX1ur2c3FdVV21ZD8

Read at your own pace. There will be a discussion posted on Litsy at the end of the month.

Please tag me in your posts & use #riseupreads

Rise up Reads- reading marginalized voices 🔥✊🏼 If you're not currently tagged & would like to be, let me know.

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Catsandbooks @LaughterHp @melismatic @julsmarshall @skygoddess1 @Bookwormjillk @lil1inblue @Jadams89 @puddlejumper @Liz_M @mrsV @thebookhippie
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Catsandbooks @lapreader @willaful @cuilin @eggbeater @peanutnine @singout @mhillis @light_of_aether @alldebooks @kspenmoll @librarybelle 1mo

Catsandbooks @mimi28 @ElizaMarie @AbigailJaneBlog @DebinHawaii @Kristy_K @IriDas @CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian @jari-chan @caterina @cbee @inkedbookworm13 1mo

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willaful Ooo, Wicked Bargain sounds intriguing... 1mo

Kristy_K These all look good! 1mo

Jari-chan This was harder than expected 😅 1mo

PuddleJumper Voted! 1mo

Librarybelle Voted 1mo

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Cemetery Boys | Aiden Thomas

#RiseUpReads August 2025 Reminder

Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas

Read at your own pace. There will be a discussion posted on Litsy at the end of the month.

Please tag me in your posts & use #riseupreads
If you're not currently tagged & would like to be, let me know.

LitsyEvents

Catsandbooks @LaughterHp @melismatic @julsmarshall @skygoddess1 @Bookwormjillk @lil1inblue @Jadams89 @puddlejumper @Liz_M @mrsV @thebookhippie @lapreader @willaful @cuilin @eggbeater
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Catsandbooks @peanutnine @singout @mhillis @light_of_aether @alldebooks @kspenmoll @librarybelle @mimi28 @ElizaMarie @AbigailJaneBlog @DebinHawaii @Kristy_K @IriDas @CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian @jari-chan 1mo

Catsandbooks @caterina @cbee @inkedbookworm13
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ElizaMarie Can someone please tell me how the main character spells his name? I'm listening to it right now (its great on audio) but I'm so curious how its spelled. 1mo

Catsandbooks @ElizaMarie Yadriel 😊 1mo

willaful I don't think I'm going to reread it, but you can keep me on the tag list. 1mo

ElizaMarie @Catsandbooks thanks!!! 1mo

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The Future Is Disabled: Prophecies, Love Notes and Mourning Songs | Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha

#RiseUpReads

We need a Care revolution

Adaptive devices
Accessible spaces
Library of things
Virtual events

The pandemic never ended 😷

Crip pleasure - joy is resistance. Existence is resistance
Crip doula

Catsandbooks @LaughterHp @melismatic @julsmarshall @skygoddess1 @Bookwormjillk @lil1inblue @Jadams89 @puddlejumper @Liz_M @mrsV @thebookhippie @lapreader @willaful @cuilin @eggbeater
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Catsandbooks @caterina @cbee @inkedbookworm13
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TheBookHippie The pandemic never ended for me. I get everything you‘ve said here. 1mo

AnnCrystal “Existence is resistance“ 👏🏼🥲✊🏼💝. (edited) 1mo

ncsufoxes Disability Rights are Civil Rights. 1mo

Julsmarshall My book hold just came in! Looking forward to reading this one. 1mo

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The Future Is Disabled: Prophecies, Love Notes and Mourning Songs | Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha

#RiseUpReads

Disability justice
Care work
People tell you to “Feel better soon”
Grief - I'm dealing with so much of this, for dreams and life I thought I would have

Mutual aid
Do what you can. What you're able ❤️

Catsandbooks @LaughterHp @melismatic @julsmarshall @skygoddess1 @Bookwormjillk @lil1inblue @Jadams89 @puddlejumper @Liz_M @mrsV @thebookhippie @lapreader @willaful @cuilin @eggbeater 1mo

Catsandbooks @caterina @cbee @inkedbookworm13
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TheBookHippie Grief & Anger I have . Same reasons /this isn‘t the future I imagined. I hope you can get care you need. I agree reading more is helpful to feel seen. The get or feel better is odd to me. You have better days but you don‘t get better… 1mo

AnnCrystal 🙏🏼😢😘💝. 1mo

IriDas These resonated with me as well. And the grief, it‘s a forever process. We will never come to the end of it probably because our society is so against people with any disability. 1mo

Eggbeater I relate to the grief and feeling like my life was over, but it really wasn't. I did learn to adapt. It just took time and some setbacks. I am usually content today, as long as I don't read the news. 1mo

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The Future Is Disabled: Prophecies, Love Notes and Mourning Songs | Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha

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#RiseUpReads

I really resonated with this book as a fat femme with multiple chronic illnesses. One of which I'm still trying to get a diagnosis for even though I've been dealing with it my whole life. I'm newer to the disabled community so this book was a great learning tool for myself. One of my goals is to find and build disabled support for myself both online and local.

What did y'all think of the book? Anything that stood out?

Catsandbooks @LaughterHp @melismatic @julsmarshall @skygoddess1 @Bookwormjillk @lil1inblue @Jadams89 @puddlejumper @Liz_M @mrsV @thebookhippie @lapreader @willaful @cuilin @eggbeater 1mo

Catsandbooks @caterina @cbee @inkedbookworm13
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TheBookHippie I agree community is necessary. I enjoyed the read. 1mo

willaful Something I really liked is the inclusion of “Mad“ as a disability, and talking about being crazy. A lot of people think crazy is an ableist term so I have trained myself to avoid it online, but it really resonates with me. Sometimes I just feel crazy and that is the right word!

I also liked the term “horizontal empathy,“ a way of being that gets very little respect or understanding. (edited) 1mo

IriDas I learned a lot from the book and found it both encouraging and challenging. I liked that she didn‘t sugarcoat the difficulties of creating and maintaining community. It opened my eyes to a lot of ableism that I participate in even though I have disabled kids and try to examine my thoughts and actions about this and other internalized isms. 1mo

Eggbeater There were several points the author made that were helpful to me, and I was glad for the emphasis on specific difficulties for marginalized communities. So often, they are overlooked. I was also glad they included Multiple Chemical Sensitivity as a disability. It is not widely recognized, but my uncle has it, and he suffers terribly and can hardly leave his house. 1mo

Eggbeater Also, for me, it was helpful to be able to recognize my own internalized ableism and the need for a connection with a disabled community to help me. 1mo

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Kitty Cat Paw Toe Beans: Lined Notebook, Journal, Diary | Lisa Larson

#5JoysFriday

1. One of my cats has a perfect little heart coloration on his toe bean! I have just discovered this & I melted 😍
2. S'mores
3. The new Superman movie
4. My craft group at my library
5. The love and support for #LitsyCrafters after being away. I love and appreciate y'all! 💗☺️

DebinHawaii

Jari-chan 😻😻😻💖 2mo

Bookwormjillk 😻😻😻❤️ 2mo

Susanita Toe beans! 💕 2mo

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AnnCrystal 😻🐾💝💝💝💝💝🦸‍♀️. (edited) 2mo

Leftcoastzen All great joys, love the beans ! 2mo

mcctrish That is sooo cute 2mo

dabbe 🩵💙🩵 2mo

PaperbackPirate 😻 2mo

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Bolivia: Refounding the Nation | Kepa Artaraz

#FoodandLit August 2025 Bolivia 🇧🇴

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 & tag @Catsandbooks & @Texreader

If you're not currently tagged in #FoodandLit news & would like to be, let me know.

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Catsandbooks @Jerdencon @LitStephanie @Bcncookbookclub @Bnp @ChasingOm @Thebookhippie @mcctrish @JenLovesJT47 @texaschaitea @Bookworm54 @Jess861 @Kelly_the_bookish_sidekick @AnneCecilie @kspenmoll 2mo

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Catsandbooks @Outandabout @Liz_M @DHill @BarbaraBB @Clwojick @DebinHawaii @pageturner1 @sapphire @bookbelle84 @libby1 @lunakay @blackink_whitepaper @yourfavouritemixtape @Sace @MaGoose @cortg 2mo

Bookwormjillk Thank you! 2mo

BarbaraBB I still need to read Peru! Will do this week! 2mo

Sace You can take me off the tag list. I‘m about to start another school year. 😫 2mo

TheBookHippie Yay! 2mo

Butterfinger I plan on reading a biography of Bolivar. 2mo

Catsandbooks @Sace Good luck with school!! 👍🏼❤️ 2mo

Sace @Catsandbooks thank you! I‘m excited but also sad to lose all the reading time 😂 2mo

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Embroidery: A Maker's Guide | Victoria Museum

#ShowAndTellTuesday #LitsyCrafters
I've been learning embroidery! My 1st piece is on the left & my 2nd is on the right. 🏳️‍⚧️❤️

I got these kits from a small business called Capital Stitch Co. It comes with everything you need to make it. Thread, fabric, hoop, bobbins, pattern stabilizer, & even a needle!

BTW thank you for all the love & excitement over this new chapter! I promise I will get to everyone's comments & posts as soon as I can ❤️

Karisa Beautiful! 😍 2mo

Jari-chan So beautiful! 💖🏳️‍⚧️💖 2mo

thebacklistbook 💗💗 2mo

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PaperbackPirate 😍😍 2mo

julesG Wow!!! 2mo

zezeki These are beautiful! 😍 2mo

AnnCrystal 👏🏼🤩🧵🪡💝. 2mo

Bookwormjillk Wow! 2mo

OriginalCyn620 Very nice! 😍 2mo

LiseWorks Oh how lovely, I love doing embroidery 2mo

Suet624 Fantastic! 2mo

Texreader You learned well! These are awesome!! 2mo

Leftcoastzen Beautiful! 2mo

Deblovestoread Beautiful! 2mo

dabbe 🤩😍🤩 2mo

MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm These are fantastic! 😍 2mo

Kitta Love these! I taught myself embroidery as well but it‘s been a while since I‘ve done anything like that 😆 2mo

StaceGhost I love these! What cool kits! You‘re v talented ♥️😻 2mo

julieclair These are lovely! 2mo

TheBookHippie Love love love! 1mo

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Show and Tell | Patricia Relf

2025 has been rough. I haven't had the bandwidth to do anything with #LitsyCrafters the 1st half of the year. I didn't have the interest to do anything creative until the end of May. But I'm getting back into creating & I want to share that joy with y'all.
So I'm starting #ShowAndTellTuesday 🌟I want to bring some nostalgia & that excitement you had as a kid when it was Show & Tell day at school & you got to show off something you were proud of⬇️

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Catsandbooks Each week share anything creative you've made or been working on now or in the past. This can be any type of art, writing, photo, or even food you made. You can post using the image I made above or one of your own. Use the tags #LitsyCrafters & #ShowAndTellTuesday & tag me (@catsandbooks) so we can give you all the gold stars & hype you deserve! 💖🌟 Everyone is welcome! 2mo

Catsandbooks Tagging past #LitsyCrafters people @catlass007 @Readergrrl @Texreader @booksblanketsandahotbeverage @vlwelser @Nelnjali @BookwormAHN @psalva @Thebookhippie @kitta 2mo

Catsandbooks @MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm @TheSpineView @crowCAH @mcctrish @indoordame @lindy @kwmg40 @hissingpotatoes @clwojick @allylu @julesG @rretzler
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Catsandbooks @OriginalCyn620 @liseworks @Kenyazero @meshell1313 @peanutnine @curvycrochetgirl @Chrissyreadit @teebe @charityann @SusanLee @julieclair @kelli7990 @Lauredhel
2mo

Catsandbooks @cupcake12 @bookandbedandtea @Larkken @erank58 @slategreyskies @susanita @Bcncookbookclub @katereadsYA
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Catsandbooks Let me know if you would like to be added or removed from the #LitsyCrafters tag list 2mo

melissajayne Does doing a colouring sheet count? I‘m not particularly crafty 2mo

Catsandbooks @melissajayne Absolutely counts! Anything creative! Coloring is definitely creative! ❤️ 2mo

CrowCAH Please, keep tagging me! I am totally with you about the first half of 2025. I finally got back to a writing project after six months of it being dormant. 2mo

PaperbackPirate I‘m glad your crafting is bringing you joy and hope the year gets better for you! 💙 Thank you for tagging me! ✂️ 2mo

TheEllieMo Ooh, can you add me to the tag list, please? 2mo

julesG It's been ages since January. Feels like longer than 6.5 months. And I haven't done a lot of creative stuff. 2mo

AnnCrystal 👏🏼🥳👌🏼🎨💝💝💝. 2mo

SusanLee The same for me too! I haven‘t done anything creative aside from journaling 😅 I hope to pick up my crochet project soon 🙏🏻 2mo

Kitta Ive been crafting a lot because im between jobs lol. I will share a current WIP! 2mo

LiseWorks I've been mostly baking, and I keep telling myself that baking is also an art. Ha! 2mo

OriginalCyn620 Yay! Please keep tagging me! I hope the last half of 2025 is full of crafty fun for you @Catsandbooks. ❤️ I have been cross stitching and making friendship bracelets…will have to choose something to show off 😂 2mo

mcctrish I did buy a stack of small hoops and my plan is to cross stitch or embroider some gifts for Christmas- I have been pattern shopping so crafting could happen soonish. In the meantime Lego and journaling and gardening and purging is happening 2mo

Susanita I‘m afraid I haven‘t been very crafty lately 😕 2mo

Texreader This is awesome!! 2mo

CatLass007 I join those of you who have had a rough time crafting during the first half of 2025. And I completely understand. I haven‘t had much energy or motivation to do much of anything. Maybe this will help inspire me. 2mo

MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm 2025 has definitely not been my year for much of anything. 😅 I‘m currently knitting a simple scarf and I have big ideas for when I get my craft room organized but that might not be until 2026. 🤣 2mo

Chrissyreadit YES!!!! I‘m so happy to see this return!!! I am starting my bookish embroidery project- just need to get a small hoop and- weekly updates will be fun!😘😘😘😘 This has been the longest of years 💙 2mo

SamAnne Lord, this year. 2mo

TheBookHippie @SamAnne word.. 2mo

bookandbedandtea I'm glad it isn't just me! I've barely done anything creative yet this year but I keep thinking about it. I WANT TO! I may not have anything for show and tell at first but I love the idea; please keep me on the list. 💜 2mo

lil1inblue I love this! I just realized I haven't been crafting very much, and that might be why I get so darn cranky! This motivates me to start CREATING again! THANK YOU!!! 😍 💓 2mo

Deblovestoread Please add me to the tag list. I‘ve been back in my sewing room a bit starting in June as a refuge. Will post soon. 2mo

JessClark78 Can I be added to the list, please?! 🙂 2mo

TheBookHippie Thank you for this!!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️ 2mo

Charityann I love this!! Please add me to the list.😄 2mo

Cupcake12 I love this idea x 2mo

Catsandbooks @CrowCAH fantastic! 👏🏼 2mo

Catsandbooks @PaperbackPirate thanks! 👍🏼 2mo

Catsandbooks @TheEllieMo added! ❤️ 2mo

Catsandbooks @julesG it feels soooo long! 🫠 2mo

Catsandbooks @AnnCrystal 💖🎉 2mo

Catsandbooks @SusanLee journaling is still great! ❤️ 2mo

Catsandbooks @Kitta can't wait to see it! 2mo

Catsandbooks @LiseWorks totally an art! 2mo

Catsandbooks @OriginalCyn620 thanks! You're cross stitch projects are always so fun! 2mo

Catsandbooks @mcctrish sounds like lots of creative fun! 💖 2mo

Catsandbooks @Susanita I totally understand. Hope you can find something creative to bring you joy ❤️ 2mo

Catsandbooks @Texreader 🎉❤️ 2mo

Catsandbooks @CatLass007 I'm with you. Hope you can find some joy in something creative❤️ 2mo

Catsandbooks @MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm an organized craft room is the dream! That scarf sounds great! 2mo

Catsandbooks @Chrissyreadit I can't wait to see it! Are you doing the sweatshirt idea you shared a bit ago? 2mo

Catsandbooks @SamAnne agreed! 🫠😵‍💫 2mo

Catsandbooks @bookandbedandtea absolutely! 💖 2mo

Catsandbooks @lil1inblue crafting helps my mood and mental health so much! Excited to see what you make! 2mo

Catsandbooks @Deblovestoread added you! Sewing room sounds lovely! 2mo

Catsandbooks @JessClark78 added you! ❤️ 2mo

Catsandbooks @TheBookHippie 🎉❤️ 2mo

Catsandbooks @Charityann added you! 💖 2mo

Catsandbooks @Cupcake12 🎉❤️ 2mo

Kenyazero Oh cool! I‘ll totally keep an eye out for these! 2mo

julieclair I‘m so glad you‘re reviving this! I need some motivation. Thank you for giving this gift to all of us! Can‘t wait to see everyone‘s creations. 🩷 2mo

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Rose in Chains (Deluxe Limited Edition) | Julie Soto

I haven't seen anything on Litsy about the controversy surrounding these books so I wanted to post something. The 3 books above (Rose in Chains, The Irresistible urge to fall for your enemy, and Alchemised) all originated as HP fan fiction and are/will be trad pub. The trans community has been very clear that this is harmful to them. We all know that JKR is anti-trans and uses her evil money to harm the trans community. ⬇️

Catsandbooks When HP material is promoted in any way it continues to drive support to JKR. These books are being promoted as HP fan fiction and therefore supporting Moldemort's IP. She is also known to be litigious when it comes to her IP, so there's no way that she would allow this promotion without signing off on it. Please listen to trans people when they say something is harmful to them! 2mo

Catsandbooks Unfortunately I already ordered subscription boxes containing these books before I knew they were harmful. When I get them I will be selling them and donating the money to the Trans Youth Emergency Project hosted by the Campaign for Southern Equality. https://southernequality.org/tyep/ 2mo

5feet.of.fury 💜 great post! I will be avoiding those books also. 2mo

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seibelsays Dang, 2 of those books were on my wishlist. Thanks for spreading awareness! 2mo

lil1inblue Thank you for raising awareness. I was unaware of this story! 💓 2mo

BookBr I didn‘t read about this until after I read Rose in Chains and it‘s so disappointing. Selling the books and donating the money to trans support is such a good idea and I will be following suit. (edited) 2mo

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Cemetery Boys | Aiden Thomas

#RiseUpReads August 2025

Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas

Read at your own pace. There will be a discussion posted on Litsy at the end of the month.

Please tag me in your posts & use #riseupreads
If you're not currently tagged & would like to be, let me know.

Content warnings: transphobia, blood, death, deadnaming, violence, child abuse, deportation, car accident

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Catsandbooks @LaughterHp @melismatic @julsmarshall @skygoddess1 @Bookwormjillk @lil1inblue @Jadams89 @puddlejumper @Liz_M @mrsV @thebookhippie @lapreader @willaful @cuilin @eggbeater 2mo

Catsandbooks @peanutnine @singout @mhillis @light_of_aether @alldebooks @kspenmoll @librarybelle @mimi28 @ElizaMarie @AbigailJaneBlog @DebinHawaii @Kristy_K @IriDas @CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian 2mo

Kristy_K Excited for this one! It‘s been on my tbr for a while. 2mo

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CBee @Catsandbooks could you add me to the tag list? I have this and would really like to (finally) read it! 2mo

Catsandbooks @CBee added you! ❤️ 2mo

InkedBookworm13 Can i be added? My best friend bought me this like 2 years ago and it's been sitting on my shelf. This is giving me motivation to pick it up and read it. ☺️ 2mo

Jari-chan Can I go to the tag list? I've already read this one, so I might join you after that one. But I'd really like to join your group 💖 2mo

PuddleJumper Great book choice. Hope everyone enjoys it 2mo

Librarybelle Thank you! 2mo

Melismatic I loved this book! I‘ve already read - looking forward to the discussion. 2mo

CBee @Catsandbooks thank you! ♥️ 2mo

peanutnine One of my favorites!! I'll probably not reread but looking forward to the discussion! 2mo

Catsandbooks @InkedBookworm13 added you! ❤️ 2mo

Catsandbooks @Jari-chan wonderful! Added you! ❤️ 2mo

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Red, White and Royal Blue | Casey McQuiston

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June's reads

- #14books14weeks hot summer and red white and royal blue
- #riseupreads lavash at first sight

Liz_M

Roary47 How do you get this on StoryGraph? 2mo

Catsandbooks @Roary47 it's on the reading stats tab. It should say last month's wrap-up graphics 2mo

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Transgender 101: A Simple Guide to a Complex Issue | Nicholas Teich

August 2025 Theme: Trans Fantasy

Please vote for what book we will read in August

https://forms.gle/Jm6U9F2nViaGoGAT7

Read at your own pace. There will be a discussion posted on Litsy at the end of the month.

Please tag me in your posts & use #riseupreads

Rise up Reads- reading marginalized voices 🔥✊🏼 If you're not currently tagged & would like to be, let me know.

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Catsandbooks @LaughterHp @melismatic @julsmarshall @skygoddess1 @Bookwormjillk @lil1inblue @Jadams89 @puddlejumper @Liz_M @mrsV @thebookhippie @lapreader @willaful @cuilin 2mo

Catsandbooks @peanutnine @singout @mhillis @light_of_aether @alldebooks @kspenmoll @librarybelle @mimi28 @ElizaMarie @AbigailJaneBlog @DebinHawaii @Kristy_K @IriDas @CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian 2mo

Librarybelle Voted! 2mo

PuddleJumper The ones I can access I've already read 😅 I'll abstain this month 2mo

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The Future Is Disabled: Prophecies, Love Notes and Mourning Songs | Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha

Reminder for #riseupreads July 2025

Read at your own pace. There will be a discussion posted on Litsy at the end of the month.

Please tag me in your posts & use #riseupreads

If you're not currently tagged & would like to be, let me know.

Content warnings: ableism, grief, pandemic, chronic illness, mental illness, racism, death, medical trauma, sexual assault, rape, suicide

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Catsandbooks @LaughterHp @melismatic @julsmarshall @skygoddess1 @Bookwormjillk @lil1inblue @Jadams89 @puddlejumper @Liz_M @mrsV @thebookhippie @lapreader @willaful @cuilin 2mo

Catsandbooks @peanutnine @singout @mhillis @light_of_aether @alldebooks @kspenmoll @librarybelle @mimi28 @ElizaMarie @AbigailJaneBlog @DebinHawaii @Kristy_K @IriDas @CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian 2mo

Librarybelle My library does not have this one, so I‘ll have to unfortunately set this month‘s out. I‘ll be back next month! 2mo

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PuddleJumper My library doesn't have this. I'll sit this month out 2mo

IriDas @Librarybelle and @PuddleJumper Your library should be able to get it for you via ILLiad, the internet library loan system. It might take a week, but it would be worth it. 2mo

PuddleJumper @IriDas That's not applicable to my library system 2mo

Librarybelle @IriDas Thanks for the tip! I‘m a former public librarian and love promoting ILL! This is on my radar for sometime later to read. I‘ll enjoy seeing everyone‘s thoughts on this book. 2mo

Eggbeater My library has this on Hoopla. Can you add me, please? 2mo

Catsandbooks @Eggbeater added you! 💖🔥 2mo

Caterina I love this book and I'd love to be tagged in discussion! 😊 2mo

Catsandbooks @Caterina ill add you! ❤️ 2mo

willaful I'm about halfway through, please tag me. 1mo

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Lavash at First Sight | Taleen Voskuni

#RiseUpReads

Armenian food
Have you had any of these or other Armenian food?

Catsandbooks @LaughterHp @melismatic @julsmarshall @skygoddess1 @Bookwormjillk @lil1inblue @Jadams89 @puddlejumper @Liz_M @mrsV @thebookhippie @lapreader @willaful @cuilin 2mo

Catsandbooks @peanutnine @singout @mhillis @light_of_aether @alldebooks @kspenmoll @librarybelle @mimi28 @ElizaMarie @AbigailJaneBlog @DebinHawaii @Kristy_K @IriDas @CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian
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PuddleJumper I've had sarmas before, or something very similar. Vine leaves filled with cabbage and pork. Very tasty 2mo

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Librarybelle No, other than lavash. 2mo

ElizaMarie I haven't, but I'd like to try. I feel like I have tried Lavash, but it might be similar to the Injera (the Ethiopian food bread/tortilla thing). 2mo

lil1inblue Sarmas are so good! I have been to an AMAZING Armenian restaurant in Chicago. It was delicious - really activated the umami! Here's the website if anyone is ever interested - I highly recommend. I'll be going back next time I'm there. https://sayatnovachicago.com/ 2mo

Julsmarshall When I was young, we lived in Fresno, CA for a few years and there was (and is) a large Armenian community and there was a restaurant we loved. It has been too long since I‘ve enjoyed that delicious food and this book made me long for it! 2mo

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Lavash at First Sight | Taleen Voskuni

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#RiseUpReads

What did y'all think of this one?

I enjoyed the look into Armenian culture and all the delicious food.

(I apologize for the late posting, I've been dealing with some chronic illness issues lately, which has been affecting my mental health as well)

Catsandbooks @LaughterHp @melismatic @julsmarshall @skygoddess1 @Bookwormjillk @lil1inblue @Jadams89 @puddlejumper @Liz_M @mrsV @thebookhippie @lapreader @willaful @cuilin 2mo

Catsandbooks @peanutnine @singout @mhillis @light_of_aether @alldebooks @kspenmoll @librarybelle @mimi28 @ElizaMarie @AbigailJaneBlog @DebinHawaii @Kristy_K @IriDas @CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian
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TheBookHippie Sending love and light. I just started this I am enjoying it! 2mo

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AnnCrystal Prayers for you 🙏🏼💝. 2mo

Butterfinger Hope you feel better soon. 2mo

Bookwormjillk Hope you‘re on the mend 2mo

PuddleJumper Take care of yourself. We can wait. I did enjoy the food and cultural aspect of the book, the romance was a bit meh for me 2mo

Librarybelle I hope you feel better! The references to Armenian culture and food were fascinating. I was not fully engage with the book, but I think that‘s due to the audiobook narration. 2mo

AmyG Hope you find yourself feeling better soon. 2mo

ElizaMarie I hope you feel more like yourself soon. Chronic issues definitely affect your mental health - please protect it at all cost. Anyway, the book, the MC kinda annoyed me, like she didn't seem likable, and was too caught up with her x, and then the love interest between the 2 didn't really read well to me. Overwhelming family dynamics transcend cultures, so I enjoyed that aspect of the book. 2mo

Catsandbooks @TheBookHippie @AnnCrystal @Butterfinger @Bookwormjillk @puddlejumper @librarybelle @AmyG @ElizaMarie Thank you for the well wishes and understanding! ❤️ 2mo

Julsmarshall I liked the competition, enjoyed the food and family components but thought the romantic relationship fell a little flat. Still happy I read it and need to go and find some Armenian food 😍 (edited) 2mo

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The Everything Peruvian Cookbook: Includes Conchitas a la Parmesana, Chicken Empanadas, Arroz Con Mariscos, Classic Fish Cebiche, Tres Leches Cake and Hundreds More! | Morena Cuadra, Morena Escardo

#FoodandLit July 2025 Peru 🇵🇪

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 & tag @Catsandbooks & @Texreader

If you're not currently tagged in #FoodandLit news & would like to be, let me know.

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Catsandbooks @Outandabout @Liz_M @curvycrochetgirl @DHill @BarbaraBB @Clwojick @DebinHawaii @pageturner1 @sapphire @bookbelle84 @libby1 @lunakay @blackink_whitepaper @yourfavouritemixtape @Sace @MaGoose @cortg 3mo

Bookwormjillk I'm starting with Paddington Bear! 3mo

mcctrish @Bookwormjillk perfect 3mo

TheBookHippie @Bookwormjillk ME TOOOO!!! 3mo

TheBookHippie Just put all my books on hold last night! 3mo

vonnie862 I love Peruvian food! 3mo

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The Future Is Disabled: Prophecies, Love Notes and Mourning Songs | Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha

#RiseUpReads July 2025

The Future is Disabled - Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha

Read at your own pace. There will be a discussion posted on Litsy at the end of the month.

Please tag me in your posts & use #riseupreads
If you're not currently tagged & would like to be, let me know.

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Catsandbooks @LaughterHp @melismatic @julsmarshall @skygoddess1 @Bookwormjillk @lil1inblue @Jadams89 @puddlejumper @Liz_M @mrsV @thebookhippie @lapreader @willaful @cuilin 3mo

Catsandbooks @peanutnine @singout @mhillis @light_of_aether @alldebooks @kspenmoll @librarybelle @mimi28 @ElizaMarie @AbigailJaneBlog @DebinHawaii @Kristy_K @IriDas 3mo

CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian Ooh, can you add me to the tags please? 😊 3mo

Catsandbooks @CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian absolutely! Added you! ✊🏼🔥❤️ 3mo

Caterina Love this book! Looking forward to seeing y'all talk about it. 😊 Also brilliant:

Care Work: Dreaming Disability Justice

3mo

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Wedding Anniversary: (Book #3 Wrong Place, Wrong Time) | P.A. Ross

#5JoysFriday
1. This week Will and I celebrated our 8 yr wedding anniversary! 💖
2. He got me a bronze bookmark
3. Delicious meals multiple times this week
4. Zola resting her head on her pillow
5. Talking to my niece

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willaful Congratulations! 3mo

IriDas Happy anniversary!!! 🎉 3mo

Meshell1313 Amazing! 😍😍😍🎉 3mo

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Ruthiella Happy Anniversary! 🥂🍾🥳 3mo

dabbe HA! 🤩🤩🤩 3mo

Dilara Happy anniversary! 3mo

Roary47 Happy anniversary! 💛 3mo

AnnCrystal 🥳Happy Anniversary 🥂 💝💝💝💝💝. 3mo

JessClark78 Happy Anniversary! 🎊❤️🥂 3mo

Reggie Happy Anniversary! 3mo

Catsandbooks @willaful @IriDas @meshell1313 @ruthiella @dabbe @dilara @roary47 @AnnCrystal @JessClark78 @Reggie Thank you all! 💕 2mo

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Iron Widow | Xiran Jay Zhao

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May's Reads!

My favorites:
Iron Widow - all the feminine rage 🔥 Chinese fantasy with robots
Time and time again - queer ya time loop romance with disability rep 🏳️‍🌈💕
A Caribbean Heiress in Paris - historical romance with strong female characters, 🇩🇴Dominican FMC, Scottish MMC

#riseupreads

willaful Looks like a pretty good month! 3mo

PuddleJumper Iron Widow is great. I've got the next one on hold at the library 3mo

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Disability Reader: Social Science Perspectives | Tom Shakespeare

#RiseUpReads July 2025 Theme: Disability Non-fiction

Please vote for what book we will read in July!

https://forms.gle/SrrhkbZzWxRkQgSP6

Rise up Reads- reading marginalized voices 🔥✊🏼 If you're not currently tagged & would like to be, let me know.

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AllDebooks Voted x 3mo

Melismatic Voted! 3mo

Julsmarshall Great choices! I‘d be happy with any! 3mo

Catsandbooks I'll close voting by Friday morning, so get your vote in by then 🩵 3mo

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Lavash at First Sight | Taleen Voskuni

#RiseUpReads June 2025

Lavash at First Sight - Taleen Voskuni

Read at your own pace. There will be a discussion posted on Litsy at the end of the month.

Please tag me in your posts & use #riseupreads
If you're not currently tagged & would like to be, let me know.

Content Warnings: homophobia, sexual content, emotional abuse, religious bigotry, genocide, alcohol content, body shaming

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Laughterhp Oh I‘m looking forward to this one. I forgot to read last months book. 3mo

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Librarybelle My library has it on audio, so I‘m hoping I can actually finish this one before the discussion! 😂 3mo

ElizaMarie I put a hold on the Audio and the Kindle hold should be released in a week, so I should be able to finish this one. I am not the best at reading on the Kindle, but.. hopefully this grabs me! 3mo

Julsmarshall This looks like so much fun! Put it in hold, says 3 weeks so we‘ll see 🤞 3mo

Catsandbooks @CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian here's our June read if you're interested! 3mo

mhillis I‘m listening to the audiobook! 3mo

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The God and the Gumiho (Fate's Thread #1) | Sophie Kim

Story was an ode to K-dramas

Rise and popularity of K-dramas

Have you seen any? The only one I've seen that is close is XO, Kitty on Netflix

#riseupreads

Top right is more artwork from the FairyLoot special edition

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Melismatic I‘ve watched a few dramas bc they often have idol pop stars from music groups I like in them. Very velveeta cheesey but usually very fun. 3mo

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peanutnine I've actually never really watched any k dramas 3mo

willaful I started one that a friend recommended and I did enjoy it, but I'm really bad about watching things with subtitles. I don't remember what it was called but each episode was a different period in the life of the hero/heroine (started when she was a little girl, IIRC) and they were played by different people each time, which was a little hard to get used to! I think loss of memory was involved. 3mo

PuddleJumper Anyone that likes the book would probably enjoy Korean Odyssey, I could see a lot of similarities with reading.

My absolute faves that I rewatch are Semantic Error, university enemies to lovers, and Kingdom, historical political drama with zombies.
3mo

PuddleJumper Other supernatural themed romance dramas I would recommend are Tale of the Nine Tailed Fox, Guardian: The Lonely and Great God, and Alchemy of Souls.

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PuddleJumper @willaful Find Me in Your Memory? Popular drama from 2020 I think 3mo

willaful This would have been before 2020. 3mo

IriDas I haven‘t watched any k-dramas. I don‘t have cable and my only subscription service is Crunchyroll. :D But the book was still good without having watched any. :) 3mo

TheBookHippie My friend loved Korean dramas this reminded me of that. She would have loved this on audio I think. 3mo

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The God and the Gumiho (Fate's Thread #1) | Sophie Kim

Did you have this author's note in the version you read?

Loved all the Korean mythological creatures

https://www.90daykorean.com/korean-myths/

https://warsandhistory.com/korean-mythology/

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peanutnine Helpful links, thanks! The author's note was actually included in the audiobook, which I was surprised at as that is not always the case. It is interesting to see what parts were interpreted! I loved all the creatures mentioned but sometimes I wasn't sure how to picture them 3mo

PuddleJumper I never read author notes 😅 3mo

IriDas The audio had the author‘s note. I don‘t know anything about Korean myths but I had assumed it would be like retelling of Greek myths that folks do these days. Where they change some things for the sake of the story. 3mo

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The God and the Gumiho (Fate's Thread #1) | Sophie Kim

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#RiseUpReads May

Overall thoughts? Any favorite parts?

I loved the banter between Seokga and Hani! Definitely looking forward to the sequel!

Above is artwork from the FairyLoot special edition

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Melismatic The banter was my favorite part - very k-drama! 3mo

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peanutnine Oooo gorgeous art! I did love the banter. And I loved the world building! How all the creatures lived among the humans and interacted with the gods was interesting 3mo

PuddleJumper I found it very shallow and the main characters intensely irritating. I enjoyed the mythology and wanted more of that and world building and less of the main characters 🤣 3mo

AnnCrystal That artwork 🤩🎨🖌️💝. 3mo

IriDas I enjoyed it. It reminded me a little of the gods portions of the Iliad. I liked the way the main characters ended up making each other better “people” by the end. 3mo

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Greenland | David C. King

#FoodandLit June 2025 Greenland 🇬🇱

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 & tag @Catsandbooks & @Texreader

If you're not currently tagged in #FoodandLit news & would like to be, let me know.

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TheBookHippie My library holds just coming in! 4mo

LiseWorks Oh Greenland sounds interesting 4mo

Bookwormjillk Looking forward to it. I have

Boy with the Narwhal Tooth: A Constable Petra Jensen Novella

4mo

Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick I've delayed my library hold a couple of times, so I should be able to read this one.

Migrations: A Novel

4mo

Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick This one looks like it would be a quick option for those who need it.

Last Night in Nuuk

4mo

vonnie862 Time to look for some titles! 4mo

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Kitty's Cuddles | Jane Cabrera

#5JoysFriday
1. My boys love to cuddle ❤️
2. My daily smoothie, so refreshing as the days heat up
3. Talking to my niece
4. Reading late at night when everything is quiet
5. Will 💜

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JenReadsAlot Adorable! 4mo

AnnCrystal 😻💝💝💝💝. 4mo

MemoirsForMe Awww! 😻 4mo

dabbe OMG: your boys! #cutenessoverload 🖤🐾🐾🖤 4mo

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Hot Summer | Elle Everhart

My stack for #14books14weeks Excited for summer reading! ☀️😎

Liz_M

TheBookHippie So pretty. 4mo

5feet.of.fury So cute! They match so well! 4mo

Liz_M I see some BOTM books and possibly some great series reading! Enjoy! 4mo

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Lavash at First Sight | Taleen Voskuni

#RiseUpReads June 2025

Lavash at First Sight by Taleen Voskuni

Content Warnings: homophobia, sexual content, emotional abuse, religious bigotry, genocide, alcohol content, body shaming

Read at your own pace. There will be a discussion posted on Litsy at the end of the month.

Please tag me in your posts & use #riseupreads
If you're not currently tagged & would like to be, let me know.

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* The 7-10 Split - Karmen Lee
* D‘Vaughn and Kris Plan a Wedding - Chencia C. Higgins
* The Dos and Donuts of Love - Adiba Jaigirdar
* Time and Time Again - Chatham Greenfield 4mo

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Librarybelle Yay! 4mo

peanutnine I just read this last month and loved it! I might try another from your list instead for June 4mo

Catsandbooks @peanutnine so glad you enjoyed it! I hope one of the others is just as good! 4mo

PuddleJumper I've put it on hold at the library which means it'll either come tomorrow or next year 😅 4mo

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Thunderbolts: Ultimate Collection | Warren Ellis

#5JoysFriday
1. Saw the Thunderbolts/ New Avengers. It had really great depression rep. I've been having a hard time with my depression lately so I felt really seen. (The reason I haven't been super active on here)
2. I planted strawberries and snap peas
3. Finally got a membership to Costco
4. Rainbow drink from my local cafe
5. Croissants

DebinHawaii

AnnCrystal 🙏🫂💝💝💝💝💝. Have you tried watching/reading more comedies? Not a fix, yet perhaps it will lighten your depression???? 4mo

LiseWorks Yum strawberries 🍓 😋 4mo

Bookwormjillk That drink looks amazing. 4mo

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dabbe 🩵💙🩵 4mo

TheBookHippie COSTCO!! 4mo

Catsandbooks @AnnCrystal That's pretty much all I watch. But even the funniest material is not going to fix my depression. That's just not how depression works. I can be laughing & smiling but still depressed. For me, my depression isn't being really sad, it's feeling numb & empty. Being utterly exhausted. Wanting to close my eyes & not deal with anything b/c life & the world feels so overwhelming. But I keep trying every day & that's what matters ❤️ 4mo

AnnCrystal @Catsandbooks that is what matters 😘🙏💝. 4mo

Catsandbooks @AnnCrystal thanks for the love and support! 🥰💕 4mo

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Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: A Therapist, HER Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed | Lori Gottlieb

🩵My April Reads🩵

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Pride: Dotted Bullet Grid Notebook / Journal (6 X 9) - LGBT Pride Month Gift | Lgbt Publishing

June 2025 theme: Sapphic Romance

Please vote for what book we will read in June

https://forms.gle/4CuWphtQmMn2DfYq7

Read at your own pace. There will be a discussion on Litsy at the end of the month.

Rise up Reads- reading marginalized voices 🔥✊🏼 If you're not currently tagged & would like to be, let me know.

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Laughterhp Voted! (Making a note so I remember I actually voted!) 4mo

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Melismatic Voted 🗳️ 💖 4mo

Bookwormjillk I will always vote for doughnuts 🍩 4mo

peanutnine Great picks! Voted 😃 4mo

PuddleJumper Voted! My library had 3 of these so hopefully I'll be able to read something 🤣 4mo

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The God and the Gumiho (Fate's Thread #1) | Sophie Kim

#RiseUpReads May 2025

The God and the Gumiho by Sophie Kim

Read at your own pace. There will be a discussion posted on Litsy at the end of the month.

Please tag me in your posts & use #riseupreads
If you're not currently tagged & would like to be, let me know.

Content warnings: Death, violence, murder, gore, war, sexual content, blood

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Catsandbooks If you read any of the other books let me know what you think!
Iron Widow - Xiran Jay Zhao
The Scarlet Alchemist - Kylie Lee Baker
The girl with no reflection - Keshe Chow
The Jasmine Throne - Tasha Suri
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Melismatic Put a hold out for this at my library today 💖 4mo

Bookwormjillk Gah. 15 week wait. I‘ll catch up eventually. 4mo

Librarybelle I‘m on the waiting list! 4mo

IriDas I found it at my library so I‘d like to be tagged. Thanks. 4mo

peanutnine I'm planning on listening to the audiobook - it's included with spotify! 4mo

ElizaMarie Ugh! I have to skip this month - Way too long of a waitlist for this at the library :( Like MONTHS!!! 4mo

Catsandbooks @IriDas wonderful! Would you like to be tagged for future months as well? 4mo

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We Are All So Good at Smiling | Amber McBride

Mental health matters

“The only way out is through…”

My dad committed suicide when I was 10. I've had depression and anxiety my whole life. I take antidepressants. I've done therapy multiple times in my life. I believe it's important to discuss mental health and reduce the stigma around mental illnesses. If anyone is ever struggling I am always here to talk. Please reach out!

Resources below

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Catsandbooks Call or text 988 in the US for immediate help. 988lifeline.org 5mo

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Catsandbooks https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/mental-health-resources/ 5mo

Catsandbooks https://afsp.org/get-help/ I've walked with this organization 💙 5mo

AmyG You are so kind to post this. 5mo

AllDebooks That's such a harsh start in life for you. Thank you for sharing your story, positive messages and support links. X 5mo

Susanita Thank you for sharing your story. My mother dealt with bipolar disorder all her life, and we had limited discussions if any as a family. 5mo

Melismatic Echoing what‘s being said here - so many mental health struggles in my family as well. It‘s so much more common than some people wish to believe. So important to walk this road of life with empathy. You never know what someone is going through. 5mo

JenReadsAlot Thank you for sharing. My best friends mom did at the same age so I have seen her struggles. I'm also a therapist ❤️ 5mo

ElizaMarie Thank you for feeling comfortable enough to share this story. I find it very empowering that you can so. By being raw, honest, and candid, you have provided help/hope to those around you. It helps normalize mental health struggles and allows others to feel confident in telling their own stories. I believe stories (like yours, and this book) help in so many ways. 5mo

lil1inblue Thank you for sharing! It can be so helpful and empowering for people to hear that they are not alone in their mental health struggles. One of the worst things about depression is how isolating it can be. ❤ I, too, have had anxiety and depression for most of my life, and I experienced trauma during my childhood. It really helped my healing once I knew I wasn't alone in my experiences. 5mo

peanutnine ❤️❤️❤️ I hope that the stigma surrounding mental health continues to be fought against. I think it's better to be open about things so others don't feel alone 4mo

Catsandbooks @AmyG @alldebooks @susanita @melismatic @JenReadsAlot @ElizaMarie @lil1inblue @peanutnine Thank you all for the support and sharing your own experiences ❤️ 4mo

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We Are All So Good at Smiling | Amber McBride

Folklore and fairytale references
Sorrow‘s garden
Whimsy and Faerry‘s journey through the forest

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AllDebooks I LOVED this book so very much. 5mo

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ElizaMarie Fairytales and folklore were ways to teach important lessons in life. I love how this author used these references in that way as well. It made for such beautiful storytelling. 5mo

lil1inblue I really liked how she used fairytales and folklore from different cultures. I feel like it made the book more universal and relatable, despite your background. 5mo

peanutnine Loved the fairytale aspect!! Definitely made it relatable and I liked how it felt like the characters were on a quest, with different riddles to solve and problems to overcome 4mo

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We Are All So Good at Smiling | Amber McBride

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I really enjoyed this fantasy told in verse about depression, trauma, and the journey to heal.

For me I noticed that they finally could heal when the truth was revealed and everyone started communicating with each other. While the truth isn't always accessible, communication and talking through things instead ignoring or trying to forget about them is necessary to work through issues.

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Catsandbooks @peanutnine @singout @mhillis @light_of_aether @alldebooks @kspenmoll @librarybelle @mimi28 @ElizaMarie @AbigailJaneBlog @DebinHawaii @Kristy_K
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Melismatic I enjoyed this - I definitely think it‘s the type to lend itself to a reread to spot all of the hidden metaphors at play. 5mo

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ElizaMarie I agree - I think the fact that they weren't able to heal initially is because they are hiding the truth from themselves. Pain/grief/emotional turmoil doesn't go away when we ignore it, and I think this book does a great job at reminding its readers that they must go “through“ it in order to heal. I loved this narrative. I listened to this one (which was read beautifully), but I feel like re-reading at a slower pace may be in order soon. 5mo

lil1inblue Totally agree re: revealing the truth to heal. That part really hit home for me. The parts about the forgetting spells were really powerful for me. 5mo

peanutnine I waited til the last minute to read this one and then devoured it in like two days. I really loved it! I thought it stressed beautifully how memory plays a big role in grief, and how trauma can warp your understanding of what really happened. Confronting the truth can be difficult but ultimately promotes healing 4mo

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Bangladesh: A Legacy of Blood | Anthony Mascarenhas

#FoodandLit May 2025 Bangladesh 🇧🇩

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 & tag @Catsandbooks & @Texreader

If you're not currently tagged in #FoodandLit news & would like to be, let me know.

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Bookwormjillk Looking forward to this! 5mo

Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick As always, I'm tragically behind, but I'm looking forward to (eventually reading about) Bangladesh. 😁 5mo

Lunakay Anyone else having a bit of trouble finding books? Especially if I want them to be set in Bangladesh, there is not much choice. What are you guys planning? 4mo

CSeydel @Lunakay I‘m interested in reading either The Good Muslim by Tahmima Anam or the nonfiction

The Blood Telegram: Nixon, Kissinger, and a Forgotten Genocide

4mo

CSeydel This one looks intriguing too

Djinn City

4mo

Lunakay @CSeydel thanks! I'll have a look!🥰 4mo

CSeydel @Lunakay oh oops I just realized A Good Muslim is a sequel - the first book is

A Golden Age

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Catsandbooks @Lunakay you can check the storygraph challenge https://app.thestorygraph.com/reading_challenges/f76211fc-e35f-4b01-81da-e414d74... 4mo

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Happy Easter Day! | Wendy Watson

Ik it's not Friday, but it's still a good day to share joy. Happy Easter Litsy family! 🐰🩷

1. I've been in a baking mood lately. Making muffins cookies, and brioche from scratch!
2. I made brioche for the first time and it turned out delicious! This is the first time I've made bread without the aid of a bread maker and it's actually turned out. I'm so proud of myself!
⬇️

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Catsandbooks 3. I went to a stitch n bitch crafting club meeting at the library and it was so much fun!
4. Fruit shaped hair clips
5. Will and the furbabies 💜
#5JoysFriday (edited) 5mo

Ruthiella Happy Easter! 🐣 5mo

dabbe 💙🩵💙 5mo

TheBookHippie ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ 5mo

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The God and the Gumiho (Fate's Thread #1) | Sophie Kim

#RiseUpReads May 2025

This was close, but the winner is - The God and the Gumiho by Sophie Kim

Read at your own pace. There will be a discussion posted on Litsy at the end of the month.

Please tag me in your posts & use #riseupreads
If you're not currently tagged & would like to be, let me know.

Content warnings: Death, violence, murder, gore, war, sexual content, blood

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Catsandbooks If you decide to read any of the other options, let me know what you think! Iron Widow - Xiran Jay Zhao
The Scarlet Alchemist - Kylie Lee Baker
The girl with no reflection - Keshe Chow
The Jasmine Throne - Tasha Suri
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Catsandbooks @LaughterHp @melismatic @julsmarshall @skygoddess1 @Bookwormjillk @lil1inblue @Jadams89 @puddlejumper @Liz_M @mrsV @thebookhippie @lapreader @willaful @cuilin 5mo

Catsandbooks @peanutnine @singout @mhillis @light_of_aether @alldebooks @kspenmoll @librarybelle @mimi28 @ElizaMarie @AbigailJaneBlog @DebinHawaii @Kristy_K
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Bookwormjillk Love that cover 5mo

PuddleJumper I was torn between this one and The Jasmine Throne 5mo

Librarybelle Yay! 5mo

TheBookHippie The girl with no reflection I‘ll probably get too. All out of my normal reads 🙃. 5mo

peanutnine All your choices sounded good! What was the runner up, I'm curious? 5mo

Catsandbooks @peanutnine Iron widow was the runner up 5mo

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