@Catsandbooks have you seen her on IG or tiktok? This is my crafting goal!!! Each time you read a book you embroider a symbol of it on a sleeve! my hope is to wear a fun embroidered hoodie to Apollycon in April- but i thought the crafter in you might find this interesting!

An easy, breezy Summery Rom Com. But there were a couple things ILOVED about it- 1. the FMC is a body guard, demonstrates that she is able to do the job. 2. She repeatedly models that with appropriate training in prevention and de-escalation most situations can be handled safely for every one. A topic i‘m pationate about because I‘ve witnessed both amazing police and corrupt police. #overcomingevilempires #readingispolitical #antifabookclub

@dabbe here are my songs:
Hey World- Michael Franti & Spearhead
Labour- Paris Paloma
We Didn‘t Start The Fire- Billy Joel
Blowing In The Wind -Peter Paul & Mary
Hold On - The Cottars
Fearless- Cyndi Lauper
I am Woman - Helen Reddy
War Is Kind- Jakob Dylon
Open Letter To A Landlord - Living Color
edited to add:
Talkin Bout A Revolution - Tracy Chapman (how did i forget this??????)

An example of how easy it is to participate in the #antifabookclub This cozy mystery has a main character who writes mysteries- set just before WW2 and the main characters sub plots often involve anti nazi anti fascism! #readingispolitical #overcomingevilempires

#fivejoysfriday
1. An 80‘s concert with my mom and friends
2.My sweet Aoife uses the pillow and sleeps next to me
3. Opening day for the #staycationintime swap
4. This mushroom coffee blend is outstanding!
5. A friend came to help me food prep and learn an easy buddha bowl recipe.

Melanie- i love New Orleans so much!! I love Cafe Du Monde and was actually thinking about their coffee recently 💙Thanks for the #staycationintimeswap to bring me there in spirit! This was a great package- and those perfumes are so perfect!!!! Thank you again and I love it all!
Thank you Sharon for co hosting! I could not do any of this without your help 💙

@dabbe
I do not care that i have searched high and low for actual antifa group and can‘t find one to join! I am now a proud founding member of the #antifabookclub
Anyone can join- i do not care what you read, when you read or how you read….
#wdncw
#readingispolitical #overcomingevilempires

Not gonna lie! I‘m incredibly anxious about the devestation to me and millions of others if this broken, brutal bleak budget bill passes. I look at history for hope and of course books about fighting fascist regimes- these are three of my favorites! Does anyone else want to share books that give them hope for #overcomingevilempires ?

Happy #hyggehourreadathon day to all who celebrate!
Today i am feeling the power of my privilege as someone with the time and ability to read! Having had access to the phenomenal Queens NYS library system was a game changer growing up, and i share my nature images often but the library will always be one of the coziest places i have existed. See you all in your posts!!! hope everyone has moments they can read and be cozy.

Melanie it‘s here!!!! I cannot wait! #staycationintimeswap #sits

Melanie it‘s here!!! 💛🎉🙌🎉💛

To be fair I did not want to write a review because of my own internal conflicts…. I went into this not knowing it is specifically Christian fantasy. I started to wonder as i was reading it and visited goodreads. The good- it‘s an interesting story with decent writing- dreamwalking, the family has unusual dynamics, world building ok- But i am really angry with the christian nationalism occurring. 👇

I LOVED this book!!!! Arranged/forced marriage, politics, monsters, world building, some grey characters, great main character energy…
Highly recommend and what do you think of it???

Look at this gorgeous at and scarf Amy made for me for #cbbc!!! i cannot tell you how much i absolutely love it!!! Thank you so much Amy- you are talented! I am so lucky to have you sending to me this round 💛

@Bookwormjillk your #staycationintimeswap was sent on Sat. Can‘t wait to see what you think!!!
How is everyone doing with their packages? I hope having fun! Tagging anyone i have not seen a post from (and sorry if i missed a post!)

Happy #hyggehourreadathon day I hope you all find time to enjoy some bookish relaxation! #naturalitsy #summersolace
8-9 pm wherever you are- or where you can fit it in! Share a pic of the way you feel cozy and comfortable while reading 💛

I really enjoyed this cozy, spicy, supernatural rom com. Checked all the boxes for easy, breezy, escape from reality with an HEA.

Happy #hyggehourreadathon day! Which vibe is your favorite?
I‘m working to find hygge- but I am reading. I‘m an hour from LA and so impressed with the actions of the protests. I will find a local #nokingsday protest to join, and try not to absorb so much news it feels overwhelming while enough to have accuracy of current events. I discovered reading with you tube ambiance screens- so will see where i end up at 8pm with book in hand. #summersolace

Please share your favorite Summer read!!! Of all time or so far since Memorial Day!!
I have to say my reading choices have been stellar this season!
#fridaynightshare #naturalitsy
My favorite very Summer themed would be Jane Austen‘s goes to Hollywood and Elizabeth of East Hampton

I loved this sweet Rom Com! Lucien‘s daughter calls in to a romance radio show- where the host, Aiden no longer believes in Romance. Book next to Odie- who lives up to his name. A very sweet hyperactive pup my SIL is fostering- he believes everyone is his bestie. He also believes reading should be secondary to playing with him. Luckily i have audio books too….

Yes, i read this in a day. I discovered the fun that is youtube ambiance/Basgiath war college bedroom (dragons flying past window) I really think this author has promise- and wish there had been more background to the pieces of world building- I have no idea when the next two books are coming out so if you do not like cliffhangers hold off on this one!

I am currently about an hour south of Hollywood! I loved this version of Sense and Sensibility! A really fun retelling with some original storylines as well as still recognizable to Austen fans.

I‘m excited by all the reading i am able to do while on vacation. This is the latest in this cozy mystery series. I love that the siblings are grown up, Soibhan and McDara are still a great team and the mystery was a fun twist.

Happy June #summersolace season 💛 What intentions will you set for this amazing season with opportunities for growth and abundance?
My intention is to be mindful and present. The sun card is a good card for reflection and affirmation of your intentions in this season! #naturalitsy

Hello everyone! I love bucket lists- and even bought a bucket list calendar- I‘d like to invite you to share your #summersolace season bucket list! I can‘t wait to see what everyone has planned 💛

#hyggehourreadathon starting now or any hour you find time for yourself to feel cozy! I am at a Pride celebration in Shepherdstown WV- so reading will be later as I wind down. Meantime Happy Pride Month and Happy #midsummersolace season!

Today is the start of #midsummersolace - please let @AllDebooks know if you want to be tagged - but everyone is welcome to participate as you choose!!!

Went to The Buzzed Word bookstore - a bookstore and wine bar- So much fun to walk around with my wine and explore- it‘s tiny but you could tell people who work there love their job!

Just finished this morning. I honestly loved this book! it is not sweet and happy but does feel cozy. It feels like a more fleshed out Fairy Tale, but with humor. I loved the premise, the fairy stories sprinkled in and the way the book evolved. If you like actual Fairy Tales you may enjoy this! I would love to hear from anyone else who read it about their thoughts also!

Happy #hyggehourreadathon day! I‘m on my first real vacation in years with friends! In Ocean City and today will be visiting The Buzzed Word bookstore. Read for an hour this morning enjoying the quiet and waves and will hopefully spend time reading and relaxing later too! Photo from Friday night.

These are direct matches- feel free to email and tag each other with any questions or thoughts. Respond here to confirm you received your match. Let the traveling plans begin!!!

Happy #hyggehourreadathon day!

#summersolstice #naturalitsy #summersolsticecardswap

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I love love loved this book! Second book by this author and I really enjoy her style of Jane Austen‘s retellings. I will read her next book when it is available- Also i really felt like i was out on Suffolk County Long island. Soooo good.

This was 1000% more spice than i‘m used to- and read for a local book club (i did know i was getting into the smut world) There was more story than i expected, I liked the characters more than i expected and ultimately liked this more than i expected. Still pure escape. Not great literature… but a fun story. It reminded me of Ann Rices Claiming of Sleeping Beauty which was the last time i read anything in this style (yes early 90‘s)

This was a very fun road trip romance. No stress about the romance- just read and relax for your hea. Takes place in Ireland with such cute interactions. I love this for a happy cozy book.

One week left to sign up for a fabulous dream staycation

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I easily binged this series. The mysteries were fun and i enjoy the relationships between the various characters.

I love this series. I especially love listening to the audio of these cozy mysteries. The stories are formulaic but also entertaining.

Sequel to The Bridge Kingdom. I loved the way this takes place in different settings. I enjoyed the side characters- thought this was fast paced and total escapism.

It‘s #hyggehourreadathon day - Feel free to create a virtual location to share! The rain has been rough on my joints so i‘m using the day to read on my couch and after seeing Christine‘s image HAD to explore Pinterest!!! Do any of you have a virtual nook you could place yourself in to read?
Also: May the 4th be with you!

So excited to see everyone‘s travel plans! Interested in joining? Pick a place and time, any where and any event! Your match will put together a package that brings you there- 2 books and 3-4 items that correspond to!

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It‘s time to plan your #staycationintime 🎉🎉🎉
Hosted by @DinoMom and myself- please reach out to either of us with any questions! This is a one size package event 2 books around your theme location and 3-4 “souvenirs” to enhance your vibe!
I CANNOT wait to see the cool locations and times you choose!

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One of the activities for Indie bookstore day was a blinddate with a book bag. I chose the Sun and self care theme- it held all natural skin care and a very pretty copy of Beach Read- I was so bummed to get there in the afternoon when only 5 choices were left- there were so many cool themes to choose from! I love my local indie- Four Seasons in Shepherdstown WV.

My late post from yesterdays Indie Bookstore day- I was thrilled by how crowded it was! and a few books i was hoping to buy had sold out! But i still found some options and received a free arc!

An amazing #cbbc package from @MommyOfTwo Thank you so much!!!!

@DinoMom and I are prepping for this summers #staycationintime swap and i‘m checking for interest- I‘m thinking simple 2 books around your theme, 3 items to support your staycation vibe😁Interested? Start thinking of times and places!!!

@dabbe my #moodboardcontest #mbc entry a little watching my pets for smiles, memes for sarcasm ish truth ish stuff and always a little hope. The wolf and Red are a favorite comforting theme of mine and the Banksy quote is a favorite theme of mine. the frogs i saved because they cracked me up. Congrats again and thanks for this fun celebration of you!

Happy Easter to those who celebrate and Happy #hyggehourreadathon day!

Congrats @dabbe 💛💛💛💛💛💛