This book is magical! Loved it from start to finish. Made my queer heart warm and happy ! If you haven‘t read it you should! ๐Ÿ–ค

A cozy mystery full of food and family . This book had my mouth watering with the descriptions of the food . Looking forward to book two.

I really enjoyed this crime novel by Stephen King. Just the right amount of shock and gore for me . The narrator told his story in a way that kept me enthralled and ready for the next twist .

Quick . Easy . Spicy read . Typical romance trope enemies to lovers . Love that it was food truck scene and descriptions of food was amazing made me hungry. But I was bored by the usual romance . There wasn‘t even a queer character . Missed the mark in my opinion.

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This tarot looks so lovely ! I could not help but back it. I got addicted to Kickstarter on quarantine haha Iโ€˜m trying to be selective nowadays but who can resist a literary tarot? Who else wants to join me in backing this beauty!?

This story was heartwarming, cute and a page turner . First physical book I‘ve read in over 7 months . For a few reasons one work has been crazy. I never knew working at a library could be so busy and so stressful at times. I love my work but working with the public is hard especially now . Two I‘ve been busy with my relationship. I‘m engaged . Never thought I would say that. It‘s been a different but beautiful adventure.

Needed a quick , funny , heartfelt, cozy story to get me through the heat and some anxious busy days. This was perfect for that. Hilariously charming the aunties had me hooked from the start .

#thinkpositivebepositive
Sweet and simple yet so true. Thanks Kirby ๐Ÿ’•
You are amazing !
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Great advice on leadership from a great women ! Found out Stacey Abrams is a Trekkie! That makes her that much more awesome in my book. I picked this book because I recently took over as Vice President for the equality alliance in my city. I‘m super overwhelmed by this and don‘t know if I got in over my head . This was a refreshing and no nonsense approach to leadership for those who are not the โ€œnorm โ€œ to lead. The underdogs and the outsiders .

MOOD.

It‘s a catastrophe!! Hermès doesn‘t know how big he is. Doesn‘t understand he and the vase don‘t both fit on top of the bookshelf. They are both bad at running from the crime scene . #catsoflitsy

Finished my first physical book of 2021 and first book to celebrate women‘s history month ! This is between a pick and a so-so. This book started off so promising. DC /YA version of Handmaids tale . But throw in unnecessary romance and an ending that was too quick and I found it lacking.

Magical
Powerful
Liberating

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Tagging the birthday queen @Megabooks ๐Ÿฅณ

Anyone else doing the SLJ: Middle Grade Magic virtual conference today? I‘m in a chat with the creator of Sheets and Delicates ! It‘s fun how we can be together digitally during these times and chat with our fave authors and creators !

I wish I was good at writing book reviews. This book deserves an excellent review. From the minute I started this audiobook I was pulled into Hiram‘s world . This is a tough read but also very important . Truth meets magical realism. Full of love, hate, life, death , beauty, ugliness, magic and tragedy. โญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธ

My display for women‘s history month! Be Your Own Hero book bundles ! All the bundles are full of comic books featuring female superheroes ! I also included little craft kits in each bundle with 3 D printed pins! She-ra‘s emblem and wonder woman‘s sword ! Hope these check out fast and get girls interested in comic books!

4th audiobook completed for February!! The Good Luck Girls is an epic story of 5 girls on the run from the law. Law and right are not the same and this book dives deep into a cruel and brutal land known as the Scab. Dust bloods spend their lives in the mines being worked to the bone to feed their families. The families are offered a better life for their daughters in the shiny welcome houses. But that shiny life is not what is promised. โญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธ

Just finished watching the Vanishing at Cicil Hotel . All of Elisa Lams Tumblr posts are archived and I can see why people got so obsessed with her story and her writings . She had so much potential as a writer. A light lost to this cruel world. RIP Elisa .

Been a while since I read a YA fantasy! This book is stunning and brutal! Beautiful and gory. The way Namina details the almost deaths of Deka is enough to make me squeamish but kept me wanting to know more. The power of females is such a force in this amazing and captivating novel.

Another treat of staff day! My library hired Dr. Ebony Butler to give us a self care wellness class during our training ! Everything she said hit me deeply and she is so knowledgeable and wise ! She hit on the points of feeling guilt and endless trauma from the pandemic and working in the public instead of from home. She also made sure to check privileges . Saying take a bath as self care if you are privileged enough to have a bath! So important!

Our all staff day for the library was virtual from home because of icy weather ! Brrr... I was cozy at home cuddling with my darling earl gray! She started a trend during the break of all the librarians showing their kitties and other pets over zoom! @Wanders.In.Stories even showed her baby bird ! #catsoflitsy

This is a short and sweet comic! Lois learns that friendship isnโ€˜t about the likes and subscribers itโ€˜s about being there for your friend ! My monthly pick for the graphic novel hangout I do for the kids at my library! Attaching the link to the live video I streamed for the club! Including instruction video for emoji shrinks dinks ! So fun! https://youtu.be/v9EO4MpvvS0

โ€œRemember, you have the right to be proud; remember, you have the right to be you.โ€ - this line is everything . This is a beautiful coming out story. Michael uses his poetry to become the black flamingo. The truest expression of himself. This last year I came out as queer to my closest circle and I have been learning so much about myself. Everyday I change and grow and I am me. Not anything anyone wants me to be. Be you. Be proud . Read this book

Wow. I am speechless. This thriller was so good and very eye opening. @lovely.murrell โ€˜s pick for her monthly digital book club. Sinister Gentrification of a mostly black community . What is really happening ? Who do you trust ? Twist , turns, action. Had me hooked from start to finish.

When I started my position as a program and outreach coordinator at my library things were pretty darn normal. 2 weeks later the world went into lock down. I applied for a job that was straightforward and normal! All the sudden I was thrown into the world of virtual. Itโ€˜s been a struggle mentally and emotionally but the journey has been so fulfilling. If you would like plz watch one example of my virtual life ๐Ÿ–– https://fb.watch/3iTtLWw8BO/

Loved this audiobook! Great narrator . This YA had romance but most importantly it showed girl power and the truth that no girl needs man. I am female hear me roar! Kicking footballs and taking no names . Highly recommend โšฝ๏ธ

Litsy say hello to the newest addition to my lil family! Earl Grey. Her name is a homage to captain Picard and our favorite hot drink. She‘s an angel. Her big brother Hermès isn‘t so sure yet . #catsoflitsy

There have been some amazing new JE books released this year . I check out a pile for my nieces every time we receive new ones here at my library. I just spotted this one on the shelf and had to read it. It is a captivating read that even adults will enjoy! Also it‘s national library shelfie day! Yay! #shelfie

This is an empowering version of Wonder Woman. 16 years old and sheltered on her peaceful island . Diana is thrown into a world of hunger, loss, and unjustness of humanity. I am happy to see more wonder woman GN‘s being written by women and love seeing Wonder Woman as an social justice warrior!!

Part 2!!! This is so much! I am so blessed ! Thank you so much! I love everything so much! Blessed Samhain! Happy Halloween! May this blue moon bring you so many blessings and love ! @Gissy #basicwitchswap

Blessings on blessings on blessings ! @Gissy you don‘t even know how many smiles this package brought to my face this morning .... everything is so thoughtful and so magical!! I screamed when I opened the tarot deck and my cat got scared. I was just talking last night about how I neeeded magnets for my fridge! I just moved into my new home and this box had many things I needed for it! How did you know?? We are connected! #basicwitchswap

Guys I have a lot of news .... I bought my first home. Last night was my first night sleeping there. It‘s very surrreal. I never saw this happening. Also I have a new fur baby his name is Hermès. He is cuddly and so kind . #catsoflitsy

And my costume for work at the library today!! Happy Halloween!!!!

Here is a sneak peak of a spooky witchy vibes photoshoot I did in Denver this week! You can see more on Instagram from the photographer dawn.andd.dusk !!!
Blessed Samhain everyone!! Looking forward to opening my #basicwitchswap tonight at midnight!!!!!!! Be sure to howl at the lovely blue moon!

Omg @Gaylagal2 I love love love everything ! The makeup is so Dope! Tysm!!! Happy Halloween !!!
#HHS #hauntedhallowswap

Beware witches ! 10 days until open date! If you haven‘t sent your packages out yet please send them ASAP! We don‘t want anyone to be left without a pretty gift to open on halloween! Please post or comment as soon as you send or receive your package! Please email jenni or I if you have any issues ! Blessed be! #basicwitchswap

Day 4 of #artober was butterflies!! Can you spot the skull?

Received both my #hauntedhallowswap and #basicwitchswap packages !!
@Gissy 2 boxes ??? Wow I can‘t wait!!! ๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿ–ค
@wanderinglynn I‘m not sure who my match is it doesn‘t have a Litsy handle! But it‘s here safe!

Day 3 of #artober was cottage! ๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿ–ค

I‘m feeling that just shipped my packages anxiety ! Sending hope that they all arrive safely to their new homes !
#basicwitchswap - SENT
#hauntedhollowswap - SENT
Blessed be!

Day 2 #artober was Elf! I did a self portrait of myself as an elf! ๐Ÿ–ค

Oh also my daily drawings are all themed Magic the Gathering drawings!
Day one is Monster! I drew my DnD character a chaotic good tiefling called Hope!
#artober

Hey all!! So I don‘t know if many of y‘all know but right before Covid happened I got promoted to full time program and outreach coordinator at my library!! Woo! Then Covid happened and I had to learn to adapt to virtual programs ! I try to make them fun and engaging for my teens and tweens ! This month we are doing artober together and meeting on discord to share our drawings ! I thought I would spam y‘all with my drawings ! Enjoy! ๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿ–ค #artober

@katy4peas thank you so much!!!! I love cosmic brownies so much! ๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’™ the books look super fun and the lil ghost makes me smile! ๐Ÿค๐Ÿค
Happy Fall! #litsylove #litsylovefallswap #llfs

Guys I have been a bit away from Litsy and I am sorry! I love you all! My mental health is more important currently so i don‘t spend as much time on social media. One exciting thing I‘ve been doing is working with the new 3 D printer at my library! Here is the baby yoda I printed and painted ! He makes me smile! Who else is ready for the new season of the Mandalorian!! May the force be with you all!!! ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’š

Mood ! ๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿ–ค
#basicwitchswap
It‘s almost October and it‘s basically spooky season!! All those participating in the basic witch swap how is the shopping going ?? I have basically finished filling my matches box with all the witchy goodies ! ๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿ’œ

My #basicwitchswap aesthetic!! ๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿ–ค
@Chrissyreadit @sprainedbrain

Hey witches!!!! It‘s time to check your inboxes for you lovely match ! Please respond to the email to confirm you have received your match! If you have any question or concerns please email me or @sprainedbrain ๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿ–ค happy shopping !! Remember shipping times are slower during this time so make sure to get your package put together in a timely manner! Most of all remember to have fun and put love into all you do ๐ŸŒ™๐Ÿค๐Ÿ–ค blessed be! #basicwitchswap

Today's card is the page of cups. A somewhat confusing card in the scheme of the ones that have been drawn, but a hopeful card. This card is all about creative possibility, intuition, new ideas, and curiosity . - @ErinSueMreads

This is the last card for this years #tarottakeover !!! Thank you all for participating it‘s been fun seeing everyone‘s choices !

My choice for the death card is American Gods!!! Lots of death and rebirth in this epic story! And the journey wow! What a book! If you haven‘t read it. You‘re missing out . gods. Life. Death. Magic. Trickery. Mystery. Thrills!
#tarottakeover