Also made a bingo board for a little extra fun. #bookishmoveitmay

I‘m so excited for summer and being able to get outside more, so I‘m doing a #bookishmoveitmay if anyone wants to join in.😄🏃🏻‍♀️📖 #mayreadingchallenge

Found this at B&N yesterday! Excited to read it, as it‘s been on my TBR since I first heard about it.😄

Anybody read it yet?

February update - I got to go to a book event at a local Barnes and Noble last month, had an awesome birthday going out with my husband, then a party and saw both my sisters - one flew several hundred miles to come. Thanks to everyone for the birthday wishes too!!😃

Haven‘t posted much here lately, but read 12 books during February! This was my last read of the month, and I really liked it! The alternating POV‘s between the 50‘s and present day upped the suspense. Both MC‘s were relatable and engaging, and I loved the look into what life was like for women in NYC in the 50‘s. It was a page-turner that I finished in two sittings. I recommend this one to anyone who loves a good story.

My TBR for January, not pictured Posioned by Jennifer Donnelly for the #fairytalereadingchallenge and The Emotional Craft of Fiction by Donald Mass for the #readwritegrowbc. #bookclubs #januarytbr

Finishing up this one as my last read of the year!😄 #wintereadathon @Andrew65 @DieAReader @GHABI4ROSES #newyearseve

Wanted to post for any #writersoflitsy who might be interested. I‘m hosting the Read, Write, Grow book club for 2023! All the details are on my blog post: https://charityrau.wordpress.com/2022/12/31/read-write-grow-writers-book-club/

Here are my top ten reads of the year! Have you read any of them? Check out the reasons I picked these reads on my blog: https://charityrau.wordpress.com/2022/12/30/top-ten-reads-of-2022/. #toptenreads2022 #wintereadathon @Andrew65 @DieAReader @GHABI4ROSES

Calling all #nancydrew and #thriller fans - I started a book club on Fable. My goal is to read mystery/thriller type books that give Nancy Drew vibes - intrepid girl detective etc. I have seen a lot of books that I feel could fall into this category- possibly even some that cross over into fantasy as well. Not all necessarily YA either. I invite you to join if these are your kind of books!

Couldn‘t get through this one. The main character was immature and so rude to a person she had just met. I was a third of the way into the book and no crime had even happened yet. Had to put it down. #winterreadathon @Andrew65 @DieAReader @GHABI4ROSES

I‘m hosting the #fairytalereadingchallenge again for 2023! All the details and a free printable bookmark are on my blog: https://charityrau.wordpress.com/2022/12/28/fairytale-reading-challenge/ #readingchallenge2023 #readingchallenge Tagging all who posted for last year. If you want to be tagged in future updates are aren‘t tagged already, let me know and I‘ll add you to the list! @ozma.of.oz @julieclair @Bookworm54 @tdrosebud @Clwojick

This was on the slow side, but if you really like cozies, you may still enjoy. I tend to find cozies are a hit or miss for me. #winterreadathon #holidayreading @Andrew65 @DieAReader @GHABI4ROSES

I love a nice cup of hot cocoa!☕️🎄📖 #winterreadathon #winterreadathondailychallenge @Andrew65 @GHABI4ROSES @DieAReader

Currently reading while traveling by train.🚞📖 #winterreadathon @Andrew65 @GHABI4ROSES @DieAReader

Oreo loves Christmas as much as anyone in the family!😆 Happy #nationalmuttday 🐕 #winterreadathon #winterreadathondailychallenge

@Andrew65 @DieAReader @GHABI4ROSES

My American Girl tree is up.😆 #winterreadathon #winterreadathondailychallenge @Andrew65 @GHABI4ROSES @DieAReader

I managed my highest weekly total this week - got a few more bingos and cleared two boards, read a ton, and watched several episodes of the team show. 🎃📖 As always, had so much fun!! Thanks to @Clwojick and @StayCurious for hosting this event. 😄

Cute picture book. My pick for “trick” for the daily prompt challenge. #scarathlon #teamslaughter @Clwojick

I remember reading these as a kid and they still hold up. Great series for middle grade readers. Also my pick for “clues” for the daily prompt challenge. #scarathlon #teamslaughter @Clwojick

An older book, spa pit slower paced. My pick for “guilt” for the daily prompt challenge. #scarathlon #teamslaughter. @Clwojick

Another cute middle grade story. Also my pick for death for the daily prompt challenge and #ominousoctober 🎃📖 @Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks #scarathlon #teamslaughter @Clwojick

Here‘s my pumpkin - “It‘s a clock!” Midnights inspired. 😆🎃 #scarathlon #teamslaughter. @Clwojick

Happy Halloween!!
Halloween costumes!🎃 #scarathlon #teamslaughter @Clwojick

My pick for “werewolf”. #poetrymatters @TheSpineView @Eggs #scarathlon #teamslaughter

Enjoyed this one, but beware that the ending is unexpected. #scarathlon #teamslaughter @Clwojick Also my pick for “knife” for the daily prompt challenge as a knife is a prominent weapon in this one. 🎃📖🔪

Cute series- nice introduction to Nancy Drew for primary kids. Also my pick for “scream” for the daily prompt challenge. #scarathlon #teamslaughter @Clwojick

Watched all the Fresh off the Boat Halloween episodes today!😆🎃🕸📺 #scarathlon #teamslaughter @Clwojick

Really enjoyed this one! It is different than her other books I‘ve read, but it was still very good. Also my pick for “haunted”. #ominousoctober @egg @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks #scarathlon #teamslaughter @Clwojick

Cute middle grade read and my pick for “potion” for the daily challenge. #scarathlon #teamslaughter @Clwojick

My pick for “wicked”.🧹🧙🏼‍♀️🎃 #poetrymatters @Clwojick @Eggs @TheSpineView #scarathlon #teamslaughter

Watched a bunch of Halloween episodes tonight! 🎃👻🕸📺 #scarathlon #teamslaughter @Clwojick

Cute easy reader! My pick for “lies” for the daily prompt challenge. #scarathlon #teamslaughter @Clwojick

Lots of beautiful foliage here now! Got some great photos today and another item on my bucket list. #fallbucketlist #scarathlon #teamslaughter @Clwojick

Always love this series! 🎃👻📖 #scarathlon #teamslaughter @Clwojick

One of my favorites! My pick for “spider”. 🕷🕸🎃#poetrymatters @Eggs @TheSpineView #scarathlon #teamslaughter @Clwojick

Beautiful day today, and I went outside to read while drinking my apple crisp macchiato! 🍎☕️🎃📖🍂 Two more bucket list items crossed off my list!😄 #fallbucketlist #scarathlon #teamslaughter @Clwojick

Saw E.T. tonight at one of our local theaters! 👽🛸🎃#scarathlon #teamslaughter @Clwojick

So adorable! I didn‘t even know this was a series. And they‘re chapter books. Great for any Aristocats fan. Also my pick for “creature” as part of the daily challenge. #scarathlon #teamslaughter @Clwojick

Cute story! Also my pick for “night” on the daily challenge prompts. #scarathlon #teamslaughter @Clwojick

Cute story! My pick for “treat”. #ominousoctober @Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks #scarathlon #teamslaughter @Clwojick

Here‘s my poem for “skull”. #poetrymatters @egheffner @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks #scarathlon #teamslaughter @Clwojick

Cute graphic novel about a couple of cats who travel together looking for something. For “story” prompt. #scarathlon #teamslaughter @Clwojick

Fun picture book where a skeleton looks for all his bone. Excellent for teaching kids the names of bones.😁🩻📖🎃 For the daily challenge prompt “skeleton”. #scarathlon #teamslaughter @Clwojick

Always love a Berenstain Bears book! 😆🏈🎃 #ominousoctober @Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks #scarathlon @Clwojick

Really cute picture book explaining why the leaves change colors! 🍁🍃🍂📚🎃 #ominousoctober @Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks #scarathlon #teamslaughter @Clwojick