This chapter takes place on July 30th!

I listened to it on the 29th (2025) and posted about it on the 31st 😆

Slowly making my way through this one by reading one chapter before bed each night.

I‘m not sure if it‘s my slow read of the story, but it feels like I‘m missing something as the reader, some important information or back story which would make the whole story click into place. Right now I feel like I understand what‘s going on, but then the author never takes me to that place where I feel satisfied.

I‘ll keep reading to find out.

#ReadYourKindle

Though I‘m two months behind, I still plan on reading one book from each past month.

For August 2025 these are my selections. Goal is to read one of the four numbers drawn.

Can‘t wait to see which one it will be!

At SterlingFest‘s Local Author Book Sale & Signing 2025, I was one of the featured authors, having a couple anthologies for sale at the Greater Detroit Romance Writer‘s table. I ended up selling 🔟 copies. All to people I knew and I‘m glad for their support!

I write pirate and nautical stories, hence the POTC garb! 🏴‍☠️ ⛵️⚓️

At SterlingFest‘s Local Author Book Sale & Signing, I purchased these children‘s books for my daughter!

At SterlingFest‘s Local Author Book Sale & Signing, I purchased the latest editions 2024 and 2025 of Sterling Script A Local Author Collection.

At SterlingFest‘s Local Author Book Sale & Signing, I purchased the rest of the series by fellow local #MittenLitten Tara Eldana!

At SterlingFest‘s Local Author Book Sale & Signing, I purchased this #BlindDateWithABook!

It even sounds like a book I will actually get around to reading! 📖

Just in case there are any #MittenLittens in the MetroDetroit area on Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 10am - 4pm. During the Sterling Heights SterlingFest city festival, there will be a Local Author Book Sale and Signing.
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I will be selling two anthologies in which I have short stories featured! Come see me between 10-1pm. I‘ll sign your book copy!

#AutumnComfortSwap

A little this or that!
Cozy vibes
Tea
Sweet Treats
Stickers
Kick knacks
Thick blankets
Apple cider
Chocolate
Chunksters
Bookmarks

Thanks @CSeydel for the tag!

Such a great “ghostly” book! I totally was feeling the love between Cece and her otherworldly Patrick! I also thought her love was going to make him “whole” again. It did in a way, but I guessed in the wrong time period.

I can‘t wait to listen to book two!

#TagYoureIt

@Crinoline_Laphroaig I tag you! The book you posted has a #BOAT on the cover!

@Chrissyreadit names the theme for the week and we play tag!

Thanks @KadaGul for the tag! I‘m passing it on ☺️

My SIGNED book arrived!!!

I‘m so glad there‘s a pronunciation guide and a map!

Because I preordered it, I got a vellum print, a bookmark 🔖, and two stickers!

Started the book and am intrigued. 🏴‍☠️

My physical collection is complete for the series! Thanks to the latest Kickstarter for Kevin J. Anderson I was able to get the third CD 💿 to accompany the book. They‘re songs inspired by the text.

Also for the kickstarter I supported at a level that got the digital tracks for all three CDs, the ebooks (over 60 hours combined!), and the ebooks for all three books!

I cannot wait for this book to be released soon!
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I even preordered the book from the author and will be getting special goodies along with my copy!

#PemberLittens

My local all music station WRCJ 90.9 will be showcasing score music from Jane Austen film and tv adaptations on their program The Soundtrack hosted by Haley Taylor!!!

This Sunday July 13, 2025 at 6pm

You can listen/stream the radio station online at https://www.wrcjfm.org/

#LitsyBloodDrive

August 9, 2025

#SundayFunday

The tagged book and author Sally Thorne.

I‘m sure there are plenty of other authors on my TBR LOL

#SummerCardSwap 2025

@Deblovestoread did you make the quilted flowers for this card?! Such a neat idea and so crafty! 🧵 🪡

#SummerCardSwap 2025

@ShelleyBooksie thank you for the homemade card, super creative!

I love the “sparrow” and compass stickers, me thinks they be a little piratey 🏴‍☠️🙃

And the peacock 🦚 on the envelope ✉️ bodes to my love of Pride and Prejudice 🥰

#PemberLittens

Wonderland Yarns created an Always Austen quarterly shawl subscription box with knit or crochet patterns! And they included some bookish items as well.

Second quarter is in tribute to Pride and Prejudice! 🥰

https://frabjousfibers.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopIqxo6nvJaxenSbgiEiHqx-VO9o6kUeuTGPE0I...

#PemberLittens

My 20th Anniversary Pride and Prejudice phonograph came in! It‘s neat to listen to the score in this new way; same great quality!

Wowzers what an ending! I had a feeling not all was going to end well.

A gripping tale of England and France before and during the French Revolution and Madam Guillotine.

In typical Dickens fashion, once we got our set cast of characters, they were all related in some way or another. Some of the connections had to wait to be revealed till near the end.

Current #audiobook Thank you #hoopla for having a copy for me to listen!

Loving the witty and sarcastic banter of Eve and Tristan. This book has the same tone as the first; I‘m impressed.

Next month August 2025 book three comes out! I‘ll be ready.

#AutumnComfortSwap

There‘s still a few days to sign up!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdHMu_xG7fguAg3lLyhSRkpgLsivJQUmWxmiUVI...

I signed up - can‘t wait! 🍂

In my current #ebook read, the questers have until June 27, which is TODAY, to succeed! I‘m hopeful I‘ll finish the book today too ☺️

#SummerCardSwap 2025

I LOVE the old books bookmark 🔖

Enjoy your vacation @Texreader !!!

#ReadYourKindle July 2025

I didn‘t get to June‘s pick, but I‘ll be reading it…

From my BookFunnel account I went with “Christmas in July!”

Goal is to read one from the “numbers” selected.

I believe all the other #PemberLittens must have snagged this amazing Jane Austen book scene, because it doesn‘t show up even if the cart has over $150! I‘ll be sure to check my local Bricks & MiniFigs store to get a set! #LEGO

I signed up for an account with https://www.audiobooks.com/ because a Hearts Through History author had some #audiobook holds for her first book. I figured I could fit listening to it in my reading schedule. Downside another account, password, and app. Plus side seems like they have a lot of content, even for free!

I spotted two of my favorite narrators listed: Simon Vance and Katherine Kellgren!!! 🩷

An engaging tale! The romance is well woven throughout the story. I love the funny and sometimes literal phrases used that are supposed to be said in jest. It‘s quite the writing style and I‘ll see if the author can continue it in the next book.

There are certainly some loose ends that have gotten me to take the bait and continue the series.

#SummerCardSwap 2025

@Bookwormjillk what a lovely poem and ice cream magnet bookmark - thank you!

#SummerCardSwap 2025

@kspenmoll your haiku is adorable, definitely gives a sense of summer!

#SummerCardSwap 2025

@KadaGul I admire the quote you included: “Live in the sunshine. Swim in the sea. Drink in the wild air.” Ralph Waldo Emerson Perfect for SUMMER ☀️

#SummerCardSwap 2025

@BookwormAHN I LOVE the sticker on the back of the envelope, super fantastical 🌹 I do agree, sometimes one just needs a 🌈 🦄 🦋 🐈!

#SummerCardSwap 2025

From the amazing host of the card swap @TheBookHippie

Thanks fellow #MittenLitten for all the CLOUD items! Hopefully they offer more shade than rain. ☺️

#SummerCardSwap 2025

A super cool cancelled envelope from the ALASKAN FRONTIER! @Cheryl_Russell I hope to someday make it to your great state!

#SummerCardSwap 2025

@dabbe I noticed all the effort you put into the swap, from the return label, created a card, and the fun activity sheet! The stickers are super cool 😎

#SummerCardSwap 2025

The envelopes ✉️ have gone out in the mail today! I hope they reach everyone in time. If not, there‘s still the whole summer to enjoy the contents! ☺️

Started this #Audiobook on #hoopla today! Already listened a couple of hours and lovin the snarky vibe.

Thanks to the lovely @jenniferw88 I received my second #SummerCardSwap in the mail today!

I don‘t blame you for staying inside and eating a yummy treat! 🍦

With my local chapter of #JASNA we were fortunate to see a few selections of the rare books collection at the Detroit Public Library today. #MittenLitten

Isn‘t this just gorgeous?! 🥰

Fine Bindings, 1912, London
Poems by Tennyson
Moroccan leather with pearls and stones

Starting this one to see what all the hype is about.

My one friend likes LitRPG stories. One of his favorite authors is Pirateaba. Has anyone read this story or others by the author?

One of my coworkers left this bookmark at my desk 🥰 They know I read books 📚

#PemberLittens

I was able to snag this P&P retelling for free before the price went up. Thanks #BookBub!

Looks super cute - how Austen got “inspiration” for her Pride and Prejudice novel.

I received my first #SummerCardSwap from @BkClubCare ! ☺️

I‘ve participated in some other card and book(ish) swaps. I try to check @LitsyEvents every month, so I can spot any readalongs I want to participate in or other swaps to sign up for. lol I too do extra stuff on work time! Can‘t say I have any summer titles in mind. Yes, this year I started participating in the #ReadYourKindle challenge. And two book clubs keep my months full of reading!📖

Book Club discussion WITH the author tonight (5/2025), via zoom!

This was such a sweet tale of Elizabeth and Darcy with witty banter and a flirtation that leads to so much more! Darcy isn‘t one not to converse with those he doesn‘t know well, instead he‘s more forthcoming. Even Anne and Georgiana are more confident. There were several paraphrased quotes from P&P!

I highly recommend for any #PemberLittens

#ReadYourKindle

June 2025 picks.

Goal: to read one book.

Lovin‘ this trilogy series!!! Lots of twists and turns and dire consequences for the main characters. Has me on the edge of my seat wanting to find if everyone will get what they desire before time runs out.

Listening to the #audiobook on #hoopla!