Another beautiful day at the shop, another lush fantasy novel from Jacqueline Casey. These books are compulsively readable and seriously hot 🥵

Hard-pressed to think of a better way to spend my day than breaking up housework with little stints of reading on the porch and playing with babies— both furry and otherwise ❤️

Bissell is annoying in that mediocre flavor of a particular kind of gamer but he gets an insight here and there— so many male writers who just need to get therapy

By contrast, Spiritfarer (pictured) is a lovely game and I highly recommend it, especially if you have been dealing with grief or losing loved ones to dementia

I‘m on book 5 of this series about a religious courtesan spy and no one can stop me #quietimreading #iykyk

Had a lot of fun teaching this terrarium workshop inspired by green witchery & plant magic. The little skull is a turtle! They look like dragon skulls 🌵🐢🐲

Truly enjoyed this novel recommended by my postmodern lit prof— videogames, identity, and social change wrapped up in a compelling story beautifully told. I want to put it on a syllabus with Tomorrowx3 and Roleplaying

I forgot how funny this was! We‘re reading it for my Science Fiction before 1660 course…

that‘s right, you may have learned science fiction wasn‘t a thing until much later but this class makes a strong argument against that timeline

Picture of my dark purple lavender lemonade with butterfly pea flower and kaweco sport, two essentials for surviving class

I‘ve been reading so much for my PhD it‘s been both a nightmare and wonderful— saw this and thought of all of you 💝

By the way, the tagged book is both bananas and very fun to read lol if you decide to dive in, bon chance!

Loved this smart & quirky romcom ❤️ helped solidify some theories I have about videogame literature,too! BTW, EmilyBlaster from Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow is real— find it (and my high score) here: https://gabriellezevin.com/emilyblastergame/

What a wonderful novel about love and loss and play. I don‘t know if the writing was good, but it was evocative and very clever.

I‘ve always had a hard time evaluating books, because how do you distill something so complex? It‘s like trying to rank your friends, which is amoral (I think).

That said, I enjoyed every minute spent in this world and deeply connected to the theme, story, and Easter eggs. I have a feeling I‘ll be rereading this one.

Sent out 3 packages for #travelingstars today! @jenniferw88 @Erinsuereads @Gissy sorry they‘re late but I made them extra special! Each contains a vintage book, like the one tagged, and an oracle of some kind. I hope you like them!

It‘s been a hectic year. I can‘t believe it‘s already the solstice! The Northen hemisphere is heading towards the dark again— my favorite! :)

📸 by Rebecca of aclotheshorse

1. A mountain and a hot spring! There are some very pretty ones in Iceland ❤️
2. All my Litsy friends! Obviously ☺️

Thanks @Yuki_Onna for the tag 🥰

#Two4Tuesday @TheSpineView
#holidays #travel #holidayreading

Really enjoyed these— there is a newer translation by M. Nazir Ali, too. I‘ve been enjoying them side by side. Translation requires so many subtle choices. I love seeing the two authors choose such divergent forms!

A fantastic book! Funny and heartfelt and sad.

This book reminds me of the term tragic optimism. Originally coined by a holocaust survivor, it refers to the way those experiencing traumatic loss can find deeper meaning and purpose amidst the broken pieces. The opposite of toxic positivity, it admits the hardships and grief we all inevitably face.

This book has some of that. It‘s also funny and very cute. (Meme image shared for levity.)

Such a sweet gift at such a fun (and busy) time of the year! Graduation for our students was last Monday and the preschool graduation last night. It‘s my favorite kind of milestone!

Thanks to @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks for the teacher appreciation ❤️ hoping to post a review soon! So far, the book is fantastic!

This may be my favorite stand alone L.M.M. Gorgeous descriptions of nature, mixed with both lighthearted observations and reflections on the meaning of life.

I also found this tunnel through the trees outside my local library— do you think if I passed through it I would end up in another time?

#kindredspirits

My favorite flowers for Mother‘s Day! Sending love to all my mothers, especially those who‘ve experienced loss, or who are trying, or are struggling— this day is for you, too. I love you 💜

Little Free Library scores from Southport, NC. It‘s been so lovely visiting my brother ❤️ he‘s still my hero, even though we‘re all grown up 😭I snagged him a copy of A Man Called Ove— what a great selection! These two look like tearjerkers too

Just started the tagged book and already loving the section on self defense. Mundane protection magic ✨ lots of excellent advice— did you know you really shouldn‘t wrap your key ring around your fingers?

Also, finished the library wrap by two of wands! It‘s definitely not right— I dropped a lot of stitches so it‘s much, much shorter than intended! Still, it feels right for me. And I can always try again! #hookersoflitsy #knitsy

***nineties aesthetic intensifies***

I‘m not Wiccan so I never read this back in the day, but one of my book clubs selected it. The illustrations are really excellent, as the cover suggests.

I just picked up this book from the library in anticipation of my first real vacation this year! I‘m anxious, burnt out, & broke— either the best or the worst way to go on vacation, I haven‘t decided yet.

Maybe it‘s Pluto going back to Capricorn one last time, maybe it‘s the upcoming full moon, maybe it‘s the Tower card I‘ve been pulling or the demolition dreams I‘ve had but I need a transformation and release. Anyone else? #travelingstars

Enjoying spring by reading a humorous, lighthearted book outside under the cherry tree 🌸

Big astrological events coming up this month. Are you ready for the eclipse? #travelingstars @Chrissyreadit @bookwormahn @wanderinglynn @Gissy @inthegreensandblues @catiewithac @DebinHawaii @MoonWitch94 @DGRachel @Erinsuereads

@catiewithac I literally had a hard time fitting everything into one photo! This was such a lovely package & it came at the perfect time ❤️✨ we had just started on another round of norovirus & the baby just had another positive Covid test when this arrived. To say I needed a pick me up is an understatement lol

Magic is real & it‘s definitely alive in the #travelingstars sending you all love 💗

@DebinHawaii I‘m so overwhelmed by how awesome this is!! Thank you so much ❤️

I have to say, when @Chrissyreadit asked me to brainstorm an astrology swap, I was thinking something small— after all, how much can fit in an envelope? But I‘ve been totally surprised & delighted every time. You all are seriously amazing people ❤️

 @wanderinglynn @Gissy @catiewithac @inthegreensandblues @MoonWitch94 @DGRachel @Erinsuereads @jenniferw88

Sitting in the sun reading tarot for one ❤️

The Cloisters was my favorite read this month! Lots of Terry Pratchett too though which was very cozy ✨

Found this lovely book at my grandmother‘s house— things seem to have changed slightly since 1949, when this was gifted to my aunt Eleanor as a new bride. “Roughly a house should not cost more than twice your annual income.”

Thank you, beloved Litsy, for all the lovely birthday gifts and wishes ❤️so happy I found a home here!

Special thanks to @Chrissyreadit my partner in crime and one of the most wonderful people I know ❤️ thanks for all the excellent late night tarot readings

@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks and @Sleepswithbooks how long have we been in #litsylove ? Grateful for you and the generosity of our group!

Just got the tagged book at the library! Can‘t wait to dive into the steady cadence of RWK‘s prose 🌊

I‘ve seen some criticism about her writing, how she portrays indigenous cultures as the only ones living in harmony with nature. I disagree with this criticism.

I also question whether an author from a more dominant culture would receive this kind of criticism. What do you think?

📸by Rebecca of aclotheshorse

Even though Aquarian season is over, we're not done with Aquarius! 🌟

Interesting reading for #travelingstars about some long-term transits coming soon to a sky near you! https://www.astro.com/astrologie/in_plutowassermann_e.htm

@Chrissyreadit @wanderinglynn @Gissy @catiewithac @inthegreensandblues @DebinHawaii @MoonWitch94 @DGRachel @Erinsuereads @jenniferw88 @bookwormAHN

Wow what a fantastic book! Victorian era, revolution, decolonization, and a magic system built on linguistics— this was all my favorite things mashed up into a powerful, heartbreaking but hopeful story ❤️

📸 from https://www.huffpost.com/entry/11-untranslatable-words-f_b_3817711

Hey #travelingstars don‘t forget to send out your February mail! Mine is running late this month because of ✨reasons✨ (baby in the ER, everybody got the stomach flu, life, etc.) so no shame in this game— @BookwormAHN your envelope is incoming!!

❤️ you all make my life more magical & I am grateful

@Chrissyreadit @wanderinglynn @Gissy @catiewithac @inthegreensandblues @DebinHawaii @MoonWitch94 @DGRachel @Erinsuereads @jenniferw88

A tense few weeks with some seriously sick babies. We need a few more days at home— more reading and snuggles recommended for full recovery ❤️‍🩹

🧙🏻‍♀️Highly suggest the tagged book as a lovely cozy read. Light and just right ✨found families, mischievous magic, and opposites attract 💎

Highly recommend! Puppets, magic, folklore— this might have been a perfect read for me 🏡 I really needed it at the moment, too ❤️✨

Haus by Laura Tempest Zakroff of Owlkeyme Arts

Buy a print or stack of cards at https://owlkeyme.square.site

Excellent fairytale 🍁dangerous fae, clever storytelling, beautiful descriptions, & not a single use of the word “mate” (for all my fellow SJM fans) whimsical but sharp & atmospheric— also, can I request an eternal autumn?

📸 by Rebecca of aclotheshorse

Greenglass House was my favorite read of the month! I also really enjoyed the two #furrowedmiddlebrow books— clothes pegs and seaview house. 12 completed, 3 in progress.

Not my favorite reading month but I did see this in one of my discord chats & could not stop laughing

Such a lovely read & just right at the moment! a comfortable English countryside romance— pairs well with Apple tarts & tea ☕️🫖#furrowedmiddlebrow

@catiewithac this is gorgeous! Thank you so much! I love the mixed media— your friend is so talented! This was just what I was looking for 🙏🏻🌟 #travelingstars

Home sick thanks to the novel coronavirus BUT I‘ve got Jane Austen socks & I‘m all snuggled in with my equally sniffling kiddos, watching the new Persuasion— it‘s awful but fun to discuss why & just how terrible

I‘ve decided to break up with Goodreads so I‘ve been exploring some new reading apps like Audrey (pictured), an audio app with guided commentary, and alternative book trackers like StoryGraph and Beanstack.

Anyone else use these or similar? I‘m open to recommendations!

Re-reading some classic children‘s stories with my babies & loving new adaptations like the tagged selection 🛼 This reimagined Anne Shirley is updated but certainly still recognizable 🌈

📸by Rebecca from aclotheshorse

My son is handing out my husband‘s Noam Chomsky bookmarks like a tiny agitator 😂

bookmarks from https://etsy.me/2Ul7mmO

Very pleased! I even exceeded my goal by 2 books 📚 this year, I‘m hoping to read 250 & write 2! ✍️

One last read for 2022! Happy New Year 🥳

I‘ve been tearing through this series! Cute but super simple— descriptions of vintage clothing & kitschy witchy storylines with a dab of romance, great for uncomplicated holiday reading 📖

That said, this is the second book where the author throws some casual shade at vegans. I want to know: who hurt you, ma‘am? Do you want to talk about it?

This is such a great book 📖 I‘m so glad I‘ve found my bashert ❤️ this describes our relationship very well ⚔️ Seeing myself in a romcom shows me just how lucky I am 💕

This is a romance but it‘s also about living your truth, dealing with chronic illness and abandonment issues, the many kinds of unconditional love, and the beauty of faith, among other things.

What a fantastic fantasy! The best fiction tells the truth & this one certainly did ❤️ absolutely loved the mythos— magic is all around us; it‘s life itself 🪴

📸by Rebecca of aclotheshorse