I just signed up and can‘t wait to get my match! #jolabokaflodswap

After skipping what felt like six months, I finally loaded up a box and was able to use my birthday credit. October really is the best month. Thanks #botm

I cannot wait for this one to come out. I LOVE Sweetland.

#BFC week 1 check in. Well, book goal accomplished. I skipped this one when it first came out but with all the great reviews I thought I would give it a try. I was not disappointed. I really liked all the different POVs and the discussions of the difficulty of caring for others. Unfortunately, the fitness goals suffered this week with the bad weather and work schedule. I need to make some adjustments for the upcoming week. Here‘s to week 2!

Got my 10,000 steps in and then some and started this interesting audiobook on my first day of the #BFC #bookfitnesschallenge . I‘m already hooked. @wanderinglynn

I just signed up for the #bookfitnesschallenge . Thanks to @wanderinglynn for organizing this one. My book goal is 6 audiobooks (1 a week) and my fitness goal is 10,000 steps a day. Just charged and synced my FitBit and am all ready. Care to join me? Sign up at http://forms.gle/n3ErATLqPYjdYCwUA

Audiobooks and puzzles - happy together. Just finished this one and now on to Great American Novels.

Went for some retail therapy after a terribly hard week. Has anyone else made the trek to Indigo at the Short Hills Mall? I believe their soft opening was last week with a grand opening to come.

Gorey‘s house has been on my bucket list for as long as I can remember. I can finally report that it far exceeds expectations. I stocked up on books, bookmarks, pins, postcards, magnets, puzzles and prints.

Another item off the bucket list. The Providence Athenæum is a must if you find yourself in RI.

Wow. I haven‘t read a comic that grabbed me quicker than this one in awhile. Loved it and will be picking up volume 2 this week. Story: 16 year old gives birth to the King of Hell. What could possibly go wrong?!

Just got home from the #phillymeetup2 What a great group of people! Thanks so much @MicheleinPhilly and @Cinfhen for putting this together.

Anybody else watching today?

Abe expressing this displeasure with current politicians.

I just had to pick this one up today. The cover is beautiful. There is an intro by Karen Russell and blurbs on the back by Kelly Link, Claire Vaye Watkins and Samantha Hunt. Sold.

I may have just stolen this amazing Black family tree shawl/scarf from my husband‘s Wizarding World crate. 🖤

My lone book purchase for the week. Can‘t wait to jump into this one.

Just finished this on audio. All I can say at this point is that this is true crime at its best. It will take awhile for me to process everything I just heard. This is a must for true crime readers.

Floor plan for the perfect home.

Found on Pinterest

WOW I love this book.

Another one added to my ever growing Gorey collection. This one looks at Gorey‘s many art influences. Can‘t wait to read the couple pages on Max Ernst and Gorey. I need this cover photo framed for my library. 😻

Just got my #foliosociety order. This copy of Rebecca is beautiful. I also picked up a Camus book as a gift for my brother.

My first manga. Loved this one. Super dark with beautiful black and white illustrations. I immediately ran out and bought the other two volumes.

I just finished two fantastic novels (Gold Fame Citrus and Station Eleven) and am wanting more dystopian fiction in my life. Now on the hunt.
Photo from Roger Waters 2017 tour.

Looking forward to this discussion tonight.

Checked out the Big and Small exhibit today at the Free Library of Philadelphia‘s rare book room. I have a thing for mini books and these are oh so tiny. ❤️

Yesterday‘s book haul. Looking forward to cracking into these today.

Join @janeycanuck and me as we work through our unread #Botm piles. I‘m going to start with these four and see how far I get in January. #botmbinge thanks for starting this @janeycanuck

First #botm of 2018. Looking forward to this one.

Finally got a chance to sit down and look through the pile of amazing bookish gifts I received this year. My peeps rock.

Yup, I just placed my #foliosociety sale order. I just couldn‘t avoid buying $10 folio books. 😊

In the pre-holiday craziness I forgot to post a photo of my amazing #secretsantagoespostal goodies. Thank you so much @britt_brooke this is wonderful! The book selection is spot on and the goodies are great. My husband already cracked into my gum. The pouch is so pretty. I love everything. Thanks again!

These goodies are going out today along with a few unwrapped treats. I enjoyed shopping for my match this year. Thanks @Avanders @BookBabe @MrBook for putting this together. #secretsantagoespostal

Just got home to this beauty. Thanks Brittany! Can‘t wait to open this one.
#secretsantagoespostal #wintersolsticebookexchange

Alright, I need a book buying ban for 2018. Just started cleaning/organizing and realized these are just the hardcovers I own that I haven‘t read. I‘m sure the majority of these are already in paperback! 17 are #botm picks. Yikes.

I only make it to the Hudson Valley twice a year but when I do a trip to Oblong Books and Music is a must. I really wish this was my local bookstore. What a gem. #indiebookstore

After not receiving my #halloweengoespostal box, I considered skipping the next exchange. However, I just can't help myself. I love buying books for others. Thanks so much to @MrBook and @BookBabe for organizing this for us. You both rock! Can't wait to get my #secretsantagoespostal #wintersolsticebookexchange match.

Just read this book while relaxing at B&N. My first DFW. Even though I read it in the store it will be coming home with me because I need to keep it close. Do yourself a favor and pick this one up.

😳 @ReadingRover you really spoiled me. This box is amazing! You were so thoughtful with your book selections. The bookish goodies are super fun. I LOVE the planchette magnet. I have a mini rubber duck collection at work (long story) so the black cat and Dracula duckies are coming with me to work today to add a little spice to the collection. Thank you so much!

#allhallowsreadbookexchange @MaleficentBookDragon

No #halloweengoespostal delivery yet but I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I'll have a surprise when I get home from work tomorrow.

#allhallowsreadbookexchange Forgot to mention I received this nice package last week. Counting down the hours until I can open this one! Thanks so much @ReadingRover

@MaleficentBookDragon

Recent birthday 🎁 . My peeps are the best.

This is a thing?! This book is coming home with me today. For. Sure.

The Rosenbach currently has a Frankenstein and Dracula exhibit. On display are Bram Stoker's notes. You have to check this out if you are a fan of Stoker or Shelley. Fantastic.

For my birthday earlier this week, I had a bookish day in Philadelphia. I stopped by the Free Library's rare book room, the Rosenbach and various indie bookstores. I highly recommend hitting the rare book room if you are in the area.

Two new additions to my Edward Gorey collection.

Oops! I sent this out earlier this week. I hope my match received her box by now. Enjoy! #halloweengoespostal

Oops! I sent this out earlier this week and forgot to post. I hope my match has their box by now. Enjoy! #allhallowsreadbookexchange

Clover rocks. You go get them girl.

#botm went all out this month. I skipped the last several months but this one delivered. Can't wait to dig into these.