Not much is better than Christmas crafts while watching Christmas movies this time of the year. I worked on my festive diamond painting I've been doing while watching a movie called Holiday Joy

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I had a long day with an infusion and then ended up having to go to the ER unrelated to that due to a severe migraine with weird symptoms. They were able to help get some of it under control and found out what is going on. So happy to be home snuggled up with the dogs. Then I came home to a surprise package from @catiewithac. Thank you soo much for the sweet surprise! It definitely made my day and can't wait to put together the puzzle. #litsylove

I crossed out coffee and apple cider since I dislike both...just more hot chocolate for me 😉

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1. 38
2. 25 I believe
3. I want to finally get around to The Wicked King
4. Hot Chocolate. Also love cozy days snuggled up reading or watching movies

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I can't believe it's already December! Here's what I read during the month of November. Mostly Graphic Novels/Comics for a month long readathon in one of my groups

I decided to just review these together since they are short and I enjoyed all three. I've been doing a Graphic Novels/Comics readathon for November. I have always liked these little comics online so I was excited to see a whole collection of them. Sarah Andersen does a fantastic job capturing the inner workings of many introverts in her comics.

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! We didn't do much for it this year so I mostly got some reading done. Ruby always sits like she has something serious to discuss with you 🤣 #dogsoflitsy

I really enjoyed The Final Six! I had been wanting to read some more space themed books so when I came across this one I jumped in. The 1st book the teens are competing to see who will be chosen for the "Final Six". A group that will be going to Europa to set up a new colony for the humans. I usually am not a huge fan of books that switch between different POVs. However it worked for me in this book. I can't wait until the 2nd book is released.

Still listening to the audiobook of The Final Six and enjoying the story so far.

I wanted to say thanks to @alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @stacypatrice and @bookish_wookish for the #LitsyLove cards this week replies going out soon

I started the audiobook of The Final Six tonight while working on one of my diamond paintings. It's good so far I can't wait to get a chance to listen to more tomorrow.

The Runaways find out that someone is a mole but who could it be? Good storyline for this volume of The Runaways. The illustrations are great!

I've been outside reading The Runaways Volume 3 while the dogs sunned. We are trying to enjoy it before the next nasty cold front hits. I've been sick with a cold but at least I've got some reading done.

1. Monopoly
2. Anywhere with a pretty beach and good water
3. I set it low this year so I've finished with that number.
4. None that I can remember
5. What time of day do you read the most?

#friyayintro @howjessreads

Enjoyed this one as much as the first! The Runaways are still on the run and trying to figure out what's next for them. First they have to worry about their evil parents, mutants, and aliens now what have they run into when they help a mysterious boy.

In one of my book groups they are having a graphic novel/comic month so I'm enjoying branching out to new series. This has to be my favorite so far that I've read. I can't wait to see what happens in the next few volumes.

One of my book groups is having a graphic novel/comics month so I picked this one to read first. I absolutely loved the show Sleepy Hollow that it is based on. However this just didn't have the same feel to it that I was hoping it would.

I had no idea what to expect going into this but I actually really enjoyed it. I didn't see that twist towards the end coming at all. The format of it being written as letters to who she hopes will be her future lawyer was really well done. I do have a few questions left but overall it was an interesting thriller.

Happy Halloween!

My favorite in this collection was the first one

I was browsing the ebooks from my library and I was excited to come across these Goosebumps Graphic Novels. As a child I was obsessed with Goosebumps. The first is called Creepy Creatures and has the stories: The Werewolf of Fever Swamp, The Scarecrow Walks At Midnight and The Abdominal Snowman of Pasadena. I loved that each story is illustrated by a different artist. My favorite was the werewolf story.

I'm always a sucker for a book with random facts and tidbits. This one did not disappoint. Unmentionable gives insight on what life was like for the women of the Victorian era past the surface of what is usually talked about in history. It's written in a funny sometimes snarky tone and will definitely make you happy to be a modern woman.

My current read. Has anyone else read this one yet?

I really enjoyed the audiobook of The Loneliest Girl in the Universe! For sure one of my top reads this year so far. The way the book is worked well in that format I think. The story had me sucked in from the beginning. I had to know what was going to happen next! The author does a great job of making you feel the way Romy does in the book. Also I liked that the author portrays the teen very realistically.

This is the audiobook I've been listening to lately. I love how it's written so far

Of Neptune is a really nice ending to the Syrena Legacy series. Galen and Emma are definitely one of my favorite book character couples. I was so glad that the author gave them such a solid sweet ending.

Working on my first diamond painting kit while listening to Of Neptune by Anna Banks

I finally sat down to finish this book and boy am I glad I did. I've been reading it off and on for months. It kept getting pushed aside for others. I ended up loving the book Hunted though. I definitely recommend it if you like fairytale retellings. I think this is the first one I've read of Beauty & The Beast. I enjoyed the story switching between perspectives so that you can see more of the mindset of Beast and how it changes through the story.

"No, no, no...I tried to resist but it was no use because chronic illness doesn't fight fair"

Ain't that the truth?!

#JulyWrapUp
Here are the books and a comic collection I finished in July

I enjoyed the first book of the Sookie Stackhouse series. I never really watched True Blood except for a few trailers here and there. It seems like the characters were pretty close to how the book describes though.

I have been binge watching the show Wynonna Earp lately so I wanted to check out some of the comics it was based on

Of course she moved last minute while taking a photo. I've been sitting here getting more of Dead Until Dark read while the dogs snore away

I know a lot of others loved this one but I just didn't by the end. I liked how it was set up. I also liked how it went back and forth through the timelines. But the end I just kind of felt let down by the whole story itself.

I enjoyed Of Triton as much as the first book of the Syrena Legacy series. It is a fun easy read for the summer. Mermaids or Syrena in this case make you want to go see the ocean and all of its wonders. I think Galen and Emma are sweet together. I did get a bit sad about an event at the end but don't want to spoil that here. Luckily there is another book of this series.

I enjoyed this one as well. It was nice to see more backstory in this volume and to find out about the secret government monster agents called The Dead Presidents.

I enjoyed this volume of the IZombie comic series but not quite as much as the first one. I did like that they showed how Gwen and Ellie met though.

Thought I'd share my current reads ❤

The TV show IZombie is one of my favorites so when I saw it was inspired by this comic/graphic novel series I decided to check it out. The first thing you learn is they aren't very much alike at all but that made it interesting to read. The second stand out thing about this IZombie is that the art work is incredible! I will definitely have to check out the rest of the volumes of IZombie when I can.

I've been working hard on this blanket this evening and listening to more of the book Of Triton by Anna Banks

This is one of those times where I think the story would have been really good in regular book format. As a graphic novel Piper felt kind of rushed. I tend to like retellings though I have to say this is the first one I've read that was a retelling of the story of the Pied Piper. I did like that in this story it showed what made Piper do the things he did in the end and the kinder side of him when he is with the character Maggie.

I picked up this one because poetry was one of the genres for a challenge in a book club I'm in. Poetry is just usually not my cup of tea to be honest but I liked some of them in this collection. I liked how they were separated into their different categories like love, friendship, and motherhood. My favorite section was the last one titled How To Live.

I didn't know what to expect from this book but it was interesting. It was a quick read and I enjoyed the short chapters. I liked how the author kept switching between current day to when the sister's father was alive. Usually I don't like that but it did help the reader learn more about the sister's past.

Started reading this one recently. Now that the rain has all passed it's a nice evening outside.

It's not every day that you meet a real Prince let alone a Prince of the Syrena.
I have to say I really enjoyed this book! It was a random pick off the shelf from my last library visit. I don't think I've really read many books about Mermaids or Syrena as they are called in this series. The last line of the book makes me wish I immediately had the next one in the series to start on. Now I want to find more mermaid related books to check out.

Sitting outside listening to the rain and reading this library book. Hopefully the storms dont get too bad again later (plus the next several days still) but at least I've got plenty to read. Besides we've had so much rain I could almost be a mermaid myself 🤣

#dogsoflitsy

"Funny how a little sleep, a little makeup, and a lot of contemplation can make you feel like a different person — a stronger version of yourself."

Picked this one up at the library today and got started on it

This is the first graphic novel I have read and though they may just not be my cup of tea it kept me interested.

#bookhaul from some resale shops today

I'm not that far into the book yet but all I can think is how awful Kate's mom seems. Yikes!