Thank you @BooksNBowls for this very Summery #sliceofsummerswap ! The mug reminds me of Lois Lenskis Strawberry Girl 😘. I love the books you chose and all the Summery accoutrements- I have to admit I technically love the candy- but my Diabetes does not so I will share the wealth in my office ❤️ Thank you Leila for organizing a fun swap!

Thank you @Bookwormjillk for this fun #spookysummerswap preparing me for Fall ❤️ the book does look good!

I think I am going on a reading trip with my #staycationintimeswap from @Wonderwoman89 - lovely water bottle and snacks to pack on a tote, books and bookmarks and candles. Thank you- the snacks are perfect for me- I love them!

Thanks for the tag @MoonWitch94 I love this idea of a soothing picture! ❤️ I could not pick one picture so - I have this quote in my office, the poster in my bedroom, I am always soothed walking in a forest along a creek, and my cat Obi cracks me up all the time! #thoughtfulthursday

I would love to see a picture that soothes YOU!!! Please consider joining in and posting one! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Two more nights until we open our #staycationintimeswap I can‘t wait to see where I am “going”. Checking in to see if packages arrived.

My #sliceofsummerswap has arrived!!!!

I really enjoyed this book. It was much more a combination of funny and sad, light and heavy than I expected. The characters were likable and there was an HEA. All check the boxes for me in a romance read.

I enjoyed this authors book When Dimple Met Rishi, and I Love Beauty and the Beast retellings, but I could barely make it through this book. I did not love the main characters, the storyline felt forced and it was slow.

Going to my first IRL bookclub at my library. No idea what to expect. Topic book club and the topic this month was Mountain. Also mailed my #spookysummerswap yesterday @Bookwormjillk @paperwitchs Also, I‘m hoping we can show what the Majority of Americans want at the polls. Also I hope everyone is able to feel safe and loved in whatever body and space they are in.

I‘m going to be in Oregon for 10 days this July. My goal is to read these three books. Two for LMPBC 1 because it‘s been on my TBR for too long. And is heavily recommended. Anyone else want to read Parable of The Sower in July?

Thanks for the tag @CindyMyLifeIsLit ❤️ #thoughtfulthursday
1. Loved tagged book, am picky about graphic novels. (Although Sandman by Gaiman is also perfection)
2.🐉👽🧝‍♀️🧞‍♂️🧜🧚‍♀️🪐
3. I‘ve always loved Fantasy and Sci fi - escape from reality, imagination, world building- all of it.
4.Cover Art
Anyone else want to play?

I was a little nervous going into this one because of being vegan, but I genuinely enjoyed the story. I May overly relate to the main character about being 50 and starting over…. But I do not have a red porche convertible. I‘m glad this was a #cbbc book @Mommamanzi ❤️

Happy Summer Solstice! It is cloudy and overcast but I am still celebrating the longest day today! I love Summer and light. Sharing my shelf with many of my garden books- and quite a few were gifts from Litsy friends ❤️❤️❤️ and an oracle deck I discovered and highly recommend- especially if you want to explore! Will tag and provide more info in comments. How are you celebrating today? And celebrating YOU?

#bfc2022 check in @wanderinglynn my number 1 support is still my #bfc group with @Mitch @MicrobeMom @Blaire @ElizaMarie @Crazeedi so does that make Litsy my fitness app? I also still LOVE the Balance app and recently began using Fitbit- switching from whoop. I love all the resources shared on Lynn‘s post too. Oh and audiobooks when walking.

I‘m using @Hazel2019 image to promote this favorite activity- there are still openings. If your curious or have any questions about how it works feel free to ask.

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/5080444aead2ca0ff2-l...

I‘ve been in my own readathon since Thursday night. And I‘ve loved the mindset- just enjoying my books. I finished the first one last week- (it was my read while waiting book- does anyone else have a book they don‘t really care about but read in small start and stops?) and the second one i finished today. Very soft picks. Some issues are super problematic for me- but I needed books I could enjoy and put down. I will put frustration in comments.

Checking in on everyone! I know some of you have posted sending packages- tagging anyone I do not have. Are you getting excited? I am SO excited- everyone picked amazing staycation themes!!! Also @tdrosebud your package is on the way.

Im really glad this was a #lmpbc book. I enjoyed the magic and setting. Yes there were some plot holes, but this was a character driven good vs evil kind of romp with regency style and colonialism issues at the forefront.

This arrived today 😘 #spookysummerswap

Im glad this book was a #lmpbc pick. I liked the world building, some magic, dragons, who to trust? Who not to trust? And a little romance. Sending in the morning priority.

Last day to sign up.
Join us in celebrating the First of the Harvest Festivals in this very Small Simple swap

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSezg7_81BejTC2finRZrS3Jt9mb2pQuSRoSdbEn...

Some options for #lmpbc

This was the book I did not know I needed. I picked it as the car travel book because I was sure both my mom and son would love it! And we all did. It reminded me a little of Eureka and Jurassic park. I just know it was fun and funny and entertaining. And Wil Wheaton narrates- also fun.

It‘s that time again. Sea @suvata for link to sign up. Feel free to ask any questions if your curious. #lmpbc

Paperbacks, road-trip, camping, outdoor festivals
Thanks for the tag @MicrobeMom #thoughtfulthursday
Anyone else want to play?

Only a little late for #wonrouswednesday!
1. 🐉🐉🐉🎨
2. The House In The Cerulean Sea or Gone With The Wind
3. Maybe 3.5 stars? I haven‘t posted yet about it…. Thanks for the tag @Avanders @BethM 😘😘

Thank you Aletheia for a wonderful box! Those socks gave me the biggest smile! And I feel like the candle is anticipatory for Hygge season ❤️It always feels like a hug in a box when your packages arrive 😘#cbbc

Jenni and I wanted to fit in one more celebration before the Fall Swap Frenzy and Fun begins. This is 1 book 1 item and NOTHING else! It must fit in a 10 by 15 envelope at the biggest! I am determined to follow this rule! The goal is to share in celebrating the first of the harvest festivals together! #lammasSMALLswap

https://forms.gle/AZTuzVWonfRF713K7

Any one know of a good YA or MG book that takes place in Columbia? #foodandlit #Columbia

It‘s taken me a few months to finish- more because I only listened when I could really focus. I am fascinated by the information in this book. At a very basic level I am working to be more aware of my breathing in general and have increased nose breathing. Anyone else read this and explore the way you breath?

I realize I still focus on what I have not done instead of what I have done. I‘m also doing more every day- my biggest physical goal is to build strength and stamina. (I have not had any symptoms from Epstein Barr since taking paxlovid for COVID- a total game changer). My second goal is to read 1 book a week. My third is to work on daily walking, meditation and my to do list- it has helped me see what‘s realistic and what I accomplish) #bfc2022

#staycationintime2022 matches have been sent. Please comment here to let us know you received your match. I‘m so excited to see what adventures we go on ❤️And I‘m really super grateful to @DinoMom for making this possible for this year!

This was a lovely thing to see in the NYT - because when my brain can‘t focus on reading a book it can still focus on articles about books.

#sliceofsummerswap in the mail.

Sharing ! Great idea for June reading with @Clwojick

My Summer Aesthetic #sliceofsummer #sliceofsummerswap

Hmmm.

I had fun both matching my bookmark and booksleeve with the book and reading this #cozymystery . It‘s not a favorite- but it was cozy- and this week needed a break from sad news, a 50% Senate that refuses to pass H.R. 8, codify a Woman‘s right to health care and pass voting rights. Also, we are in a tornado watch 🤔 Cause Climate Change. I need all the cozy‘s. #cbbc

1. Im leaning toward The Adirondacks. 2. Inviting ALL my Litsy friends. 3. A Delicious VEGAN charcuterie, iced tea, dessert, and just overall yumminess.
#thoughtfulthursday tagging some friends but everyone is invited to share and play along!

I‘m so very sad to learn that @ReadingEnvy has died. If you have not listened to her podcast before I want to share it again here- it‘s a GREAT podcast, and always felt like I was part of the conversation as a listener. In addition @Centique has created an event to in memorial of Jenny. Choosing from her book recommendations will be challenging- or a Re listen to her older episodes May be in order. For those close to her I am so sorry ❤️‍🩹

Amazing Afghani food at a restaurant in Maclean VA. #foodandlit #afghanistan Aracosia
Link for anyone who might want to go.

https://www.aracosiamclean.com/

@Gissy I wanted to show you how well this book matches the book-sleeve you gave me. The color combination is so satisfying!

My belated #foodandlit #cuba read. I loved this book- told from three viewpoints, in a time and place I know very little Cuba and the fight for Freedom from Spain, and simultaneously about one of my favorite times and places- historical NYC. I loved the characters and the writing and am so glad I read it.

For anyone interested in an adventure in time and place all from the comfort of your own home!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHiYvn7L5-0IPBIKymhaIPuOhrEI_MPqN1X2ZX...

Heartbreaking. Also, how does this happen? It does not seem functional or sustainable. #foodandlit #afghanistan

1.The tagged is an ebook from the library, I‘m also reading a physical book and listening to an audiobook. It all depends on my space and time.
2. The tagged book is incredible but sad.
3. I only mark my LMPBC at this time but I want to mark up some of my nonfiction books.
#thoughtfulthursday
Do you want to join in? Consider yourself tagged!

I love this world. I liked the bones of this book- literally and figuratively- this was not my favorite- and there‘s no way to read this as a stand alone- and I have some thoughts I‘d love to discuss if anyone else wants to chat in a thread here.

Holy cow!!! You sent me a notebook filled with recipes!!! And great books! And THE BEST SNACKS! (I love that jerky so much!) and a summer candle- and a summer pot blend! Stacey you are a swapper extraordinaire ❤️❤️❤️❤️ thank you so very much!! #recipeswap

Thanks to @DinoMom the #staycationintimeswap 2022 is open for signups! Pick your dream destination and time period and let your match handle the rest!

https://forms.gle/Y2gyEscCaLepTC8V7

@StaceGhost my package arrived!!! #recipeswap