#12Booksof2024 Day 12

My favorite book of December was The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year, which I read with #LittensLoveRomance . @StayCurious

Thanks for hosting, @Andrew65 ! This is such a fun tradition. 😃

Hello #MonthlyNonfiction2025 friends! Both @willaful and @TheAromaofBooks suggested that since there are 11 Dewey classifications, it might be fun to read one classification per month.

If anyone would like to do that, I have updated the StoryGraph challenge to include the Dewey classifications as Bonus prompts.

So you can track your monthly reading in the regular monthly prompts (#1-12) and your Dewey reading in Bonus prompts #13-23. ⬇️

This book was a delight! The main character is a strong, resourceful, good-hearted woman with a witty sense of humor. Although the novel is lighthearted, there are several difficult situations and moral dilemmas which are dealt with realistically. The characters all seemed real. This is not just a “fluffy” romance. It has substance. 5⭐️

#HappyFiction @TheAromaofBooks @mabell @Chrissyreadit (Yes, I FINALLY managed to read it! 🙄🤪😂)

#12Booksof2024 Day 11

My favorite book of November was The Collected Regrets of Clover, which I read with my IRL book club.

@Andrew65

Thinking of all my #HashtagBrigade friends today. Took a train ride through the rainforest on St. Kitts. SO much #VerdantVerdure. Just in case you were wondering, I didn't cry. Nor did I faint. 😂
Actually, I enjoyed every minute! As it turns out, #VerdantVerdure is truly quite beautiful! 🙂 @BarkingMadRead

#12Booksof2024 Day 10

My favorite book of October was The River We Remember, which I read with my IRL book club.

@Andrew65

#5JoysFriday @DebinHawaii

#12Booksof2024 Day 9

My favorite book of September was The House is On Fire, which I read with my IRL book club.

@Andrew65

Only 5% of my 2024 reading was nonfiction. I need to up my game. I have decided to challenge myself to read at least one nonfiction book per month (preferably one I already own). Anyone want to join me?

We can post using the hashtag #MonthlyNonfiction2025.

There is also a StoryGraph challenge for those who like to use those: https://app.thestorygraph.com/reading_challenges/05fd860d-5e9b-45d6-bdf4-28410ac...

All are welcome!

The first book I‘m tackling this year for the #AllergicToChunksters challenge is Anna Karenina. I‘m reading it for the #KareninaWinter buddy read, hosted by @TheBookHippie and @Librarybelle . I started it in December, and am woefully behind, but loving it.

What will everyone else be starting on? Tagging those who expressed interest, but all are welcome! 😃

We‘re ready to kick off our second year of #ReadOrDonate! Looking forward to clearing some space off my shelves and chipping away at #MountTBR . I‘ll be reading Little Fires Everywhere for January. I think I‘m the only person on the planet who hasn‘t yet read it. 🤪

Can‘t wait to see what everyone else has chosen to read. Tagging those who have expressed interest, but all are welcome. 😃

Looking forward to a year of great reading ahead with #FictionalTraveler! My January selection is Mrs. Adams in Winter. I‘m excited to see what everyone else has chosen!

Tagging those who have expressed interest, but all are welcome. 😃

I‘m excited to begin our year of #ThematicCozies with Shady Hollow as my January selection. A couple of you have already posted. 👍 What will everyone else be reading?

Tagging those who have already expressed interest, but all are welcome! 😀

#12Booksof2024 Day 8

My favorite book of August was The Forty Elephants, which I read with #SundayBuddyRead .

@TheBookHippie @Andrew65

I was so excited to open this year-long daily read today, and find a picture of our beautiful Southern Live Oak! Living in the South Carolina Lowcountry, these majestic old trees are my daily companions. 💚
#Naturalitsy #LitSolace #MidwinterSolace @AllDebooks

#12Booksof2024 Day 7

My favorite book of July was The Marriage Portrait, which I read with my IRL book club.

@Andrew65

Happy almost-New-Year, #LitsyLove members! It‘s time to turn in our December #LitsyLoveBingo points to @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks , to be entered in the drawing for a “happy”. Each bingo line is worth 1 point, and a coverall is worth 10 points.

For 2025, #LitsyLoveBingo will be a sporadic, pop-up game, rather than a monthly one. So keep your eyes peeled! 👀😎

@TieDyeDude @Read4life

Okay Blitzers… we‘ve made it to the end of our year long #MonthlyMagazineBlitz ! How does everyone feel about their results?

Personally, I‘ve had some good months and some not-so-productive months (looking at you, October and December). But overall, my magazine piles are drastically reduced. Whoopee!

My takeaway: I just don‘t need to be bringing so much print into my house. I‘m not as interested in reading most of it as I used to be. ⬇️

#12Booksof2024 Day 6

My favorite book of June was The Women, which I read with my IRL book club.

@Andrew65

I‘m excited about my #Roll100 selections for January! Thanks for hosting again, @PuddleJumper !

I am hosting 4 low-key challenges for 2025. Everyone welcome to join any or all of them. Very casual - feel free to dip in and out as your schedule allows. Choose your own book and use the hashtag when you post your review. All have companion challenges on StoryGraph, for those who find that useful. Links to the original posts and SG challenges are in the comments below.

#ReadOrDonate #AllergicToChunksters #ThematicCozies #FictionalTraveler

This was my first graphic novel, and I found it fascinating. The graphic format made it easy to understand Haiti's very complicated, sad, and violent history. I will read more of this series.

#12Booksof2024 Day 5

My favorite book of May was Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm, which I read with #KindredSpiritsBuddyRead and #ChildrensClassicRead2024 .

@Andrew65 @BarbaraJean @TheBookHippie

My January #BookSpin list. Excited to begin another year of reading fun! Thanks for hosting, @TheAromaofBooks !

My goals for the #OutWithTheOldInWithTheNew Readathon are:

1. Begin my three 2025 Year-long daily reads.

2. Finish at least two of the four books I‘m supposed to finish by the end of December. 😂

3. Begin reading the January books for #HashtagBrigade and #SundayBuddyRead .

Thanks for hosting, @Andrew65 ! Your Readathons always help me focus (and occasionally panic!) 😉

#12Booksof2024 Day 4

My favorite book of April was Daphne du Maurier‘s Rebecca, which I read with the #HashtagBrigade .

@Andrew65 @BarkingMadRead

#12Booksof2024 Day 3

My favorite book of March was Lion of Ireland, which I read for #BookedInTime

@Andrew65 @Cuilin

#5JoysFriday @DebinHawaii

Quirky characters, fun Christmas activities, and a murder, of course. An entertaining December read.
This was my December #SeasonalCozies pick.

I listened on audio, but I need to purchase a print copy, because I want to re-read this book every year! So many helpful, realistic ideas and thought provoking questions. Excellent choice for our #LitSolace #MidwinterSolace buddy read.

@AllDebooks @Chrissyreadit @TheBookHippie

Excellent writing. Locked room, snowed in mystery with plenty of unexpected twists. Love-hate-can-they-trust-each other relationship between the two MCs. Plenty of humor. Wonderful, escapist entertainment! Couldn‘t put it down.

Fun reading with @StayCurious and #LittensLoveRomance .

Sweet romance with an interesting time loop twist. Fun!

Sweet, charming, uplifting. Just what I want at this time of year. 🎄📚🎄

#12Booksof2024 Day 2

My favorite book in February was The Family Romanov, which I read for #BookedInTime .

@Andrew65 @Cuilin

My favorite book of January was The Underground Railroad, which I read with my book club.
#12Booksof2024 @Andrew65

Sending love to my Litsy family today, and my favorite Irish blessing for today and the new year ahead:

May your troubles be less and your friends be more,
And may nothing but happiness come through your door.

❤️💙💚

#holidayfriends @TheBookHippie
#LitsyLove @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Read4life @TieDyeDude

Thank you, @catiewithac , for this perfect #JolabokaflodSwap24 gift! I have been wanting to read this book for ages. ❤️💚❤️ And two types of chocolate & peanut butter candy.... how will I ever decide which to open first? 😂

@MaleficentBookDragon Thank you for hosting this very fun swap again this year! 🎄❤️🎄

A sweet holiday romance with a bit of depth. Main characters are in their early 40s. Mental health dealt with in a realistic manner.
#ReadYourKindle @CBee

#ReadOrDonate is back for another year! It‘s time to do something about those unread books we all own! Each month, choose one (or more) books that you vow to read that month. At the end of the month, if the book is still unread, it must leave your house. 😳 If you have read the book (hooray!) you may choose whether to keep it, or set it free into the world for someone else to enjoy. 🙂

All are welcome to join! ⬇️

#5JoysFriday @DebinHawaii

In looking at my overstuffed bookshelves, I realized had quite a few books I would most likely never read, because I‘m “allergic” to chunksters, and continually avoid them. So I decided to challenge myself to read 3 chunksters this year. All are welcome to join me. My definition of a chunkster is any book over 500 pages long, but feel free to use whatever definition makes sense to you.

The rules are simple:
1. Begin reading a chunkster. ⬇️

My #LittleChristmasSwap #LCS is going out in tomorrow's mail! 🎄🎄🎄
Thanks for hosting this fun event, @bookish_wookish ! ❤️

My #JolabokaflodSwap package arrived! I love this tradition. 🎄♥️🎄
@MaleficentBookDragon

#5JoysFriday @DebinHawaii

My #JolabokaflodSwap package is going out in tomorrow's mail. ♥️🎄♥️
Thanks for organizing this fun swap, @MaleficentBookDragon !

This fascinating book helped me realize how little I know about ancient Egyptian culture and civilization. The first in a series, it follows Ramses from childhood until the time he becomes pharaoh. He learns to make wise decisions, navigate palace intrigues, and outwit his enemies. Great storytelling.
This was my November selection for #BookedInTime. @Cuilin

We have been blessed to have a truly wonderful week, cruising with our son and daughter-in-law.
#5JoysFriday @DebinHawaii

Oh my goodness. This book was soooooo good! Atmospheric, dark, tense. I couldn‘t wait to find out how it ended, but I didn‘t want it to end! A great way to kick off #HitchToScreen , @JenlovesJT47 !

I finally decided on my December pick for #SeasonalCozies . Several of you have already posted; what will everyone else be reading?

Looking forward to continuing our cozy adventures in 2025 with #ThematicCozies ! All are welcome.

#LitsyLoveMembers , here is our December #LitsyLoveBingo card! 🎄 Have fun with it!

Don‘t forget to turn in your November bingo points to @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks , to be entered in the drawing for a “happy”. 🙂 (1 point for each bingo line, 10 points for a coverall)

For 2025, #LitsyLoveBingo will be an occasional pop-up event, rather than monthly. Keep your eyes open! 👀

#LL @Read4life @TieDyeDude