I plopped on the floor while trying to decide which audiobook to listen to next and Pippin fell asleep on me. I guess I'm stuck! At least I can use my phone speakers to start this book while I wait for him to wake up. 😅

#CatsOfLitsy

Does anyone else have a routine for certain books or series?

Whenever a new Wayward Children book comes out I set aside time to listen to the audiobook straight through. Then I give myself a few days to digest before reading the physical book.

This last novella killed me. Between all of the hurt and fear Cora had, the sister school, and finding out how Riley ties in to the story...! The only thing I can BE SURE of is my love for this series.

I am notoriously bad about starting a series, loving it, but never finishing it. I also have a compulsive need to be able to check items off lists. My goal for the year is get caught up on at least half of these series, hopefully more.

The tagged book has put me off to a good start!
(Also, it was a really great duology!)

#SeriesRead2022 @TheSpineView

There's a reading challenge floating around on Facebook that some friends and I have decided to tackle. I just finished my #BuJo spread for tracking it. I don't usually like using fold-down pages, but I'm pretty happy with this one.

This #poetry collection is destroying me.

😂😂😂

It's time to retire my 2021 reading journal and start preparing 2022! It'll probably take me a couple weeks to get everything laid out how I want it, but I'll be able to catch up on some audiobooks while I work.

#BuJo #BulletJournal

Apparently you can buy Little Free Libraries for 65$ at Walmart?!

#LFL

We made it to Florida and got my folks all settled in for the winter. While this is certainly not a place I'd choose for a vacation I can't argue with the private beach. Since we're already here we're going to stay a few days before driving back home. I don't plan on moving from this spot.

Somewhere in Georgia...

I've been listening to this audiobook when it's my turn to drive. I've already ordered myself a physical copy that I can mark passages in. I'd recommend it for anyone who is perceived as female.

Somewhere in Kentucky...

Here are my top 11-ish books of 2021!

The trouble with packing for any sort of trip is deciding which books to bring. I mean, I'll have my kindle, but sometimes you just want a real book, ya know?

We're leaving tomorrow to get my folks settled in Florida for part of the winter. Mom's arthritis gets unbearable in the cold, so my cousin offered to let them use her vacation home in Port St. Lucie. We're still avoiding people, but the condo is in a gate community, so it should be okay.

Considering I read almost nothing in November I'm a little surprised I surpassed my goal. I need to finish up my bullet journal for the year before I be able to really look in depth at my stats, but at a quick glance it looks like I read a lot fewer YA books than previous years, and I read a lot more 'lighter' novels.

Time for my one holiday event for this year- a tiny Book Flood and release for Chelsea's newest holiday book!

Does anyone know of a 2022 reading challenge that centers around reading sequels? I have so many series I've started and never finished, so I'm trying to find ways to motivate myself to finish them.

Sometimes being the cool aunt means taking our books and driving all the way across town to get the best ice cream.

I read the Babysitters Club books when I was her age, so I'm really loving that she's discovering the graphic novel versions. 🧡🧡

'X' is the last letter I needed for the #AlphabetSoup author challenge. On the suggestion of a friend I downloaded this nonfiction book by Xinran, a Chinese journalist, who ran a radio show segment about Chinese women's lives. Over the years she recieved hundreds of letters that showed a glimpse behind the closely guarded veil.

I'm only 25% into the book and it's already gutted me. It's beautiful and tragic and absolutely brutal.

First round of #AudioBaking is complete! Chocolate fudge and chocolate chip cookie bars.

This book is SO FREAKING GOOD! I'll most likely sit on the couch and finish listening to it after dinner tonight. I do not want to wait until late next year for the final book in the series.

Oh wow, Catie! This was the best surprise! Thank you so much for thinking of me. I adore everything! The cat pouch and notebook will go into my bag immediately, and penguins are my favorite animal! Not to mention the amazing krampus card! I have a feeling it will end up framed and part of our yearly decor. 😂 Getting to know you has been an absolute delight and I look forward to many more letters. 🧡🧡

@catiewithac #LitsyLove

I've finally gotten past this latest depression funk and am starting to feel the holiday spirit! Gingerbread candle, holiday lights, and a festive book... 🧡

My first Friends of the Library sale since before lockdown! I got the stack of books for 20$ and the stack of ARCs were free! So many good books!

I'm pretty sure this picture of my "Black Friday" purchases tells you everything you need to know about my personality. ?

Have any of my #TrueCrime buffs checked out 'The Innocent Man' on Netflix? It's a documentary that follows the murder case which John Grisham wrote his only nonfiction book about.

I'm starting the second episode right now while working on holiday gifts. So far it's very interesting, and had a way higher production value than most true crime shows.

This was my poetry pick for the month and I hated it. There was one poem I mostly enjoyed, but everything else felt very forced and so heavily drenched in metaphors that it lost most of its meaning. I finished the entire volume, but that's about it. Don't bother with this one.

#Studio42Books received a really cool request from a client to put together a set of leather covers for the Percy Jackson books. I'm really excited about this one, partly because I love the series, but also because there's so much cool Greek mythology art that's in the public domain. This means we probably won't need to hire an outside artist, and that I get to run point on the design! Now to skim the books and brainstorm... 🧡🧡

While I'd much rather be reading or playing Animal Crossing, I'm spending the afternoon listing a bunch of signed/SE books and other bookish things on Mercari. I hate selling online, but so far this year I've made enough to cover all of the books I've bought in 2021. And it is a good way to make shelf space.

At this point I just want it done so I can get the library cleaned back up. It's organized chaos down here... 😝

Did I NEED special editions with fancy sprayed edges? No.

Did I BUY special editions with fancy sprayed edges? Yes. Yes, I did.

Pippin is obsessed with this reusable bookstore bag. He tips it upright and hides so he can pop his head out when you walk past.

#CatsOfLitsy

Look at the awesome preorder swag for Thronebreakers! The art print is GORGEOUS! My copy of the book is already signed, but the print, and magnet (and sticker) are going to be put up right away!

We're up visiting my parents in Michigan & today we went to the property my dad's family has owned for generations. I haven't been there in 15 years, so it was fun to take my partner around all the trails & things I loved as a child. When we got down to the river he did the photographer thing, so I sat on these steps & read a bit of my book. Tomorrow we head back to the real world (& our busy holiday season), but this was a really nice respite.

1. The Secret Garden. Or the Boxcar Children series. Or Harriet the Spy.

2. Sunny fall or sunny spring. 🌞

3. That my partner and parents get along so well. 🧡🧡

Thanks for the tag, @hannah-leeloo

#WonderousWednesday @eggs

We're getting closer to the end of the year. Typically I read whatever I want until November, then actively try to finish my challenges. Well, I'm down to three letters for the #AlphabetSoupAuthorChallenge 2021.

Any suggestions for books which are written by authors whose last names start with I, Q, or X?

October was a weird month for me, reading wise. I haven't finished my bullet journal review for the month, but here's a quick overview with one of my favorites of the month tagged.

#OctoberReview #2021

My first in-person book event in 560 days (yes, I counted)! It's a tiny little book release (20 people max, all masked), for the first book in a four part holiday series... and the whole series will be out before this Christmas! I've got holiday cookies to eat later, the first book signed, and a bunch of swag... and Chelsea hadn't even started talking yet!

"Maximum penalty for theft or misuse of postal property $1,000 fine and 3 years imprisonment."

Either Tommy can't read, or he's rebelling against the system. ?

#CatsOfLitsy

The post didn't come yesterday due to weather, but our mail carrier just dropped this at the door. 😂 I count at least four book packages in there, as well as a couple letters...

#BookMail #LitsyLove

This graphic novel managed to be very socially astute, while still remaining entertaining and having great character development. The new girl in school gets taken in by the popular girls (who also happen to be vigilante werewolves). They only kill the creeper boys, until maybe they don't. Will the squad survive the FBI, rival werewolves, and each other?

#GraphicNovel #LGBTQ+ #YA

A squad a werewolf girls who only eat predators? Sign me up! 🐺🌕

Candles, apple wine, and werewolves.
Seems like a good pick for a rainy evening.

In an attempt to find more book space I've spent the afternoon moving all my graphic novels and comic trades into my office closet. The Marvel stuff is still in the guestroom and the graphic memoirs are downstairs... but at least I can find things easier now.

My signed copy of Squad showed up today, along with stickers, artwork, and alternate covers... I know what I'll be reading tomorrow!

#GraphicNovel #YA

@Nutmegnc wanted to see my orange kitty, Fred-Fred, so here a recent picture to him overseeing DnD night.

#CatsOfLitsy

Look at the cute holiday ornament @hyperhawk and her mom got me!

One bonus of being a part of #LitsyLove is that I have an excuse to buy more quirky Japanese stationary!

E. Lockhart is here promoting her new DC graphic novel. It's the first new Jewish character that DC has introduced in over 40 years. I stopped by just before opening and picked up a copy. She also signed a couple of books I brought from home.

#MC3

Quick pic before we go masks on to serve the nerds at Motor City Comic Con. It's going to be a LONG weekend.

#Studio42Books #MC3

Another exciting day of making buttons. Our only indoor show this year happens this weekend and I've been spending a lot of time listening to audiobooks and finishing up stock.

If any of you littens happen to be at Motor City Comic Con stop by and say hello.

#Studio42Books #MC3

On the porch on a crisp fall evening is one of my favorite places to read. 🍁🧡📚

I got home from visiting my parents and found a whole stack of #LitsyLove letters and a thoughtful gift! I'm going to unwind tonight and will start responding tomorrow! ✉

@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 🎁🧡