pickLoved it ! Belongs next to these others that I have reread since Election Day. While some events outlined in this book have changed , it is still a relevant book as the playbook for dismantling democracy and running the grift never changes . Enlightening and depressing, so glad I read it
#CoverStories #Barn Spin wool , make cheese, make bricks ,cure bacon! My grandparents could make almost everything, I have always been interested in the old folkways. If we keep going the dystopian way we all may need books like this !
#TransRightsReadathon late to the readathon & late to getting to this title that‘s been on my TBR for a long time. Might get to some trans nonfiction, my reading time hasn‘t been as much as I would like it to be lately.
#CoverStories #pastel Sunday treat! All gone!
#CoverStories #Clock Haven‘t read this yet. Maybe looking back isn‘t that useful in the moment. I have always thought the republican downside really began with Reagan. This is the era of Rush Limbaugh who filled the airwaves with absolute lies. The era of Pat Buchanan, Ross Perot. The era where many conspiracy theories thrived and a segment of voters seemed to celebrate their ignorance. Hmmm , how did we get here? 🤔
Ok , I have vintage hats , seldom wear anymore but haven‘t got rid of them. No more buying hats! Except this one , today!😂
pickAn impulse pick up at the library! I enjoy her music but didn‘t know that much about her , I‘d say fans that follow her would know this stuff but I enjoyed filling in some information on her .Photos throughout of her incredible fashion & performance looks.Towards the end tells of her singing at Bidens inauguration & her being honored w/a born this way rainbow painted street in West Hollywood. What a contrast to the lunacy of the U.S. right now 😡
pickWhat a wonderful read ! My first time reading with the #HashtagBrigade that added to the fun ! Great characters & many twists & turns ! Thanks to @BarkingMadRead for hosting ! Also qualifies for a #BitsyChunster for #ChunksterChallange2025
Happy St. Patrick‘s Day . Gonna have me a Guinness & think about Irish writers ,like Oscar Wilde .
The etching is of the tower at Glendalough , county Wicklow ,from the 6th century.I was lucky enough to visit it once.☘️
pickDefinitely my favorite read this year so far . Imagine your life couldn‘t get much worse , husband gone, nothing going right , can‘t imagine moving forward.Phoebe is feeling she should end it all, go out in style, visit an elegant inn she always hoped to visit under happier circumstances. Come to find out everyone there is for a wedding, when Lila discovers Phoebe, who is this person who might ruin the wedding? Dark ,smart,funny & wise,grt story!
#CoverStories #Running I read the first few , including this one . Fun reads , but now the show is ahead of the ones I have read .
The current political climate is so cruel , this mug spoke to me , hope it will help me calm down a bit . A beautiful quote for many situations, right?
Etsy seller FedupFrannie
It‘s #caturday Sophie! #catsofLitsy
#CoverStories #Feather I thought this was a good read , I have his second book on the TBR pile . 📚📚📚📚📚📚📚
#TLT #ThreeListThursday So many good ones !
1. Born Yesterday an all time favorite !
2.The Maltese Falcon Book & movie so good! Dashiell Hammett ,yay!
3. Yankee Doodle Dandy James Cagney , yes please
4.Gaslight so good and creepy!
Thanks for the tag @dabbe
I‘m 100 pages in. Smart, witty ,and engaging! Plus , Phoebe might finish Mrs. Dalloway ! Sshh , no spoilers please 😁
#WomensHistoryMonth A book that isn‘t referenced as much today ,I have never forgotten it. Creativity is not enough, Tillie was a creative person working regular jobs while raising 4 girls , despite her longing to write, a life so busy leaves little time to find a room of one‘s own. Lack of time,lack of money, lack of hope. To be taken seriously, to be considered,in her era of 1st wave feminism, most of the publishing gate keepers, old white guys
Absolutely couldn‘t resist! Maybe they can tell me if I should leave the country! Funny/Not Funny 💀
#CoverStories the #Stairs lead to the elegant townhomes around Washington Square Park in Greenwich Village NYC . Henry Jameses family lived on Washington Place, just around the corner. The park has been a hub of the Village , as the society folks moved further uptown, the area drew artists, bohemians, and radicals. NYU is near by , it has been a place of meetings , protest , music ,and games of chess.
#CoverStories #Clouds McGuanes protagonists are funny ,seems that they seem smart enough to avoid bad decisions, walk into them anyway. I read them years ago, not sure if I‘d like them as much now.
#CoverStories #EveningGown A little Fred and Ginger for Oscar day/Night !
#CoverStories #2SimilarCovers sometimes similar covers are designed to identify a series. I have noticed that many recent thrillers and contemporary romances seem to have similarly designed covers .
Here‘s the line ( part of it) for the first day of the big two day booksale that has been put on by the VNSA people in Phoenix, Az for over 60 years ! All for charity. Mentioned by @PaperbackPirate today
Starting this tonight with Sophie.His other book , “On Tyranny”is a must read ! Shorter than this one and a recent reread for me .
pickWhen Inaba hears the cries of a kitten, she follows the sound to a tiny thing stuck up high in a fence. Not thinking of keeping a pet , despite that , Mii won her over. Inaba finds her writing voice in the company of the captivating Mii. Beautiful writing highlights the wonderful bond between pet parent & cat . Her constant care of Mii in her old age showed such dedication and made me cry. A short moving book I‘m glad to have read.
#TLT #ThreeListThursday on Friday! Thanks for the tag @dabbe
So many great ones .
All about Eve , Casablanca, American in Paris , Amadeus , Terms of Endearment are favorites.
Crash winning over Brokeback Mountain is ridiculous in my humble opinion.
Not just today .
pickIt‘s hard to believe Clinton was only 54 when he left the White House. He came out of the experience ready to use his influence to making the world a better place. He‘s been involved in disaster relief, medical care in far flung countries w/ little resources. With his various foundations he has worked hard to seek out people who through their work can make a difference & passionate patrons to fund worthy endeavors. His insights into US politics 🔽
#MentalHealthMonday a day late !
1.every day is crazy day.I have much to do but the pain & cruelty coming down in this political scene is toxic.
2.music is always a great idea!
3. I was pretty edgy in my choices as a young adult, I find myself in this crazy time gravitating to the pop/rock of my childhood for comfort!😁I am diehard NPR usually, but can‘t take the ridiculous crap all day long.
#ranttime
Mugs in my local indie! So Cute!
#FeelinTheLove Being alone doesn‘t always mean that you are #Lonely Laing explores this topic after moving to NYC alone in her mid 30s. She also explores many artists that use their solitary existence to create great art. A wonderful book that is hard to explain, actually!
First spring training game was Thursday, I went to a game on Friday! Happy Spring training to all who celebrate! ⚾️
#feelinTheLove #LoveOnTheRocks Oh, the late 1970s I think! https://youtu.be/450Unsb5BCw?si=5PGeT9bI5POF0Gt9
Always happy to find a green Virago at a book sale !
#NationalLoveYourPetDay Really? I love them everyday ! Tom Tom , currently the oldest gentleman cat !
pickA well written small town saga that takes place in the 1958. The town is small enough everybody knows everyone, big enough to have a lot of dark secrets. Murder mystery filled with memorable characters doing what they need to do to get by , nice layers of intrigue. Enjoyed it very much
When a little bookstore stamp sends you down the rabbit hole ! https://laist.com/news/la-history/stanley-rose-bookstore-literary-las-hottest-sp...
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