📖 The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie
📽 Waitress
🎶 Cherry Pie

#ManicMonday @JoScho

It is rare that I've seen a movie adaptation without reading the book first, but this is such a case. I absolutely adore the film (the first time I watched it, I did so twice in a row because I loved it that much), but still haven't gotten around to reading it. I shall rectify that someday, I promise.

#LuckyStar #Movember @Cinfhen

1. Anything set in an east coast college town is perpetually November-ish, eh?
2. I had a lovely post-baby shower thrown by my library co-workers
3. Dinner out at a local restaurant that closes soon for the winter.
4. 6, I think?
5. 👍

#FriYAYintro @howjessreads

In an effort to get back into the fun of reading and Litsy and all things holiday joy, I've signed up for the #WinterGames 🎄 This is my first time joining this kind of fun team challenge, so I'll be figuring it all out as we go. Who else is playing?

@Clwojick @StayCurious

📚 In a Sunburned Country
📽 Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
🎶 I'm On My Way - The Proclaimers

#ManicMonday @JoScho

This is the first book I've finished since my littlest one was born. It was a fun read, and I'm excited that Bardugo plans to continue writing this world. The one thing I will say is I'm not exactly sure what makes this "adult" fiction versus her YA writing. Is it just because the protagonist is a little bit older? How are these things decided?

#Booked2019 - new in 2019
@Cinfhen @4thhouseontheleft @BarbaraTheBibliophage

#FriYAYintro @howjessreads

1. Clue
2. Everywhere! But tops is probably Peru or Sweden.
3. Very good! I've passed my goal of 50 books, and am up to date with my #Booked2019 challenges 👍😁
4. I put off reading Margaret Atwood for a long time after a bad first choice (Edible Woman), but now she is a favourite.
5. Favourite read of 2019?

While I was gone...

I finished up #Booked2019 Summer quarter with The Thirteenth Tale (Book Gifted to You).

And started on the Fall Quarter with Dread Nation (Paranormal with POC MC), and am currently reading Ninth House (new in 2019).

Other great reads from recent days: Akin (Emma Donoghue), The Testaments (Margaret Atwood), Empire of Wild (Cherie Dimaline). A great fall for new CanLit!

Social media may pause, but the reading never stops.

"I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers!" Introducing my little Anne (with an E, of course)

I have been AWOL from Litsy for quite some time, and it's this little nugget's fault! Throughout my pregnancy, I found phone screen time to be tough. Headaches and nausea followed even short phone binges. But now she's here, and I hope to reenter life in this wonderful online community - help keep me sane during late night feedings!

Two more completed for #Booked2019

#MuslimAuthororMC - Reading Lolita in Tehran
#DiverseMiddleGrade - The Red Pencil

@Cinfhen @4thhouseontheleft @BarbaraTheBibliophage

A part of Canadian cultural history that I knew nothing about, told by one of my favourite authors, in graphic form. Solid, quick read.

#Booked2019 - Comic/Graphic Novel
@Cinfhen @BarbaraTheBibliophage @4thhouseontheleft

Finally getting around to this one, for IRL book club and for #Booked2019 Book to Movie, while my boys ride their bikes up and down the street.

Via Harper Collins Canada's Facebook.

It's lunchtime at the school cafeteria, which table do you choose? I'm hanging at table 3, while occasionally popping over to table 4 for a hello!

A few years ago, Ann Hui set out to write an article for the Globe and Mail about the "Chop Suey Chinese" restaurants so ubiquitous in small towns across Canada. In the process she discovered her own father's story of life in rural China and immigrating to Canada, and the original article was expanded to become this book. It's a quick read, and a wonderful story of family, immigration, hardship, hard work, and ingenuity. ?

Picked this one up on a whim when it came into the library. A short, quick read about the Russian Revolution - if said revolution happened to include dragons. I enjoyed the combination of real history, people, places, political machinations and the fantastical element of the dragon "terrors".

#Booked2019 #Genrebusting
@Cinfhen @BarbaraTheBibliophage @4thhouseontheleft

?: Tachyon Publishing

I've been pretty MIA over the summer (any other parents counting down the days until back to school?), but I have done some reading between refereeing arguments! These were two of my favourites this summer. I'd give the slight edge to Daisy Jones, but both were fantastic reads capturing interesting, complex characters. Great summer picks for when you want something that's not too taxing, but also not too fluffy!

I know some of you recently did a buddy read of a book about David Milgard (not sure if it was the tagged one or a different one). Saw this article on David in yesterday's Globe and Mail and thought I'd share: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-is-it-really-50-years-david-milga...

@Cinfhen I'm pretty sure you were part of the buddy read, not sure who else was involved...

Thanks @DebbieGrillo for the tag, and @Cinfhen for the game! These are my #Top6Reads of the first half of 2019. Anyone who hasn't shared, consider yourself tagged if you'd like!

Hey #LMPBC ladies! I received my book back today, I loved reading all your notes and seeing what stood out to you.

I'm incredibly behind, and still reading @Tianarose 's pick. I'm loving it, so I don't want to bail. I'll get it back to you ASAP!

Anyone interested in another round?

@StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego @ShelleyBooksie

#BFC Round Two Check-in!

Sundays are a bit of a crazy day, but I did manage to fit in a 20 minute yoga session, and about 45 minutes of walking along with quite a bit of reading time (pregnancy insomnia is good for one thing!).

Today I woke up with a horrid cold, but thanks to school drop off/ pick up I did get 1 hr of walking done, and some solid reading time. I'm going to try for a pre-bed yoga session but not sure.

@wanderinglynn

For the first time in a couple weeks, I actually got a decent night's sleep! Which means I was able to get up early for some yoga, and now have time for breakfast and some unabashedly gossipy reading before the boys wake up 👍😄

1. There are three zoos within an hour drive!
2. We have a membership to the Toronto Zoo, and we absolutely love it! Last visit was probably 3-4 weeks ago.
3. Wolves! The Arctic Wolves at Toronto are awesome (there are pups!), but I also miss the Timber Wolves 🐺
4. In zoo/sanctuary settings, yes. Wombats, Koalas, Kangaroos, Crocodiles, Snakes.
5. Thanks for the tag @CouronneDhiver 👋

@laurenslibrary #thursdaysurvey

Please welcome to Litsy one of my IRL book club friends!!! Head over to @Tungstensmum to say hi to Ashley and give her a follow 😁

#LitsyWelcomeWagon

1. Baby #3 (and girl #1), camping trip to Jacques Cartier next month, family vaca in Jamaica in December
2. I've been blasting this one: https://youtu.be/y2HywN1Zb2M
3. I used to dye my hair, and when I went backpacking in Australia the Outback heat/dry made the old, dry, previously dyed ends of my hair go a word shade of orange. I had to live with it for a couple months because I couldn't afford a proper cut.
4. Board games?
5. 👍

#HumpDayPost

Beautiful. This is not a fast paced, page turning, plot driven story. Rather it is about the characters, their pasts, presents, and futures, and the bonds of family they form together. And about the beauty and power of stories in all forms. Wagamese clearly had so much love and respect for these characters he created.

And that wraps up my second quarter for #Booked2019 (Indigenous Author)!
@Cinfhen @BarbaraTheBibliophage @4thhouseontheleft

This might be a different type of #commitment than you were thinking, but my first thought on seeing the prompt this morning was of women committed to mental institutions, and the line "you walk from breakfast to madness"

#PoetryMatters @TheSpineView

From Leo's Toystore by Warren somebody...

#Doctor #QuotsyJune19 @TK-421

Who's got really good YA suggestions for my book club? We're meeting tonight, and I think we're leaning towards picking something YA for our next meeting 😁

Thanks in advance!

This pregnancy has been difficult on my body, so I thought I'd sign up for round two of the #BookFitnessChallenge to try and rebuild my strength and help me get through this summer!

My #BFC goals:
📚 Read at least 6 books overall (1/week)
🤸‍♀️ 3.5 hrs/wk (30 min/day) of stretching/strength training, plus the same amount of walking
👍 write at least 3 times/wk, either creative or personal journaling

Who else is joining?

@wanderinglynn

1. The Girls at the Kingfisher Club has really stuck with me.
2. I'm having trouble caring about my latest book club pick, The Beach House by Mary Alice Monroe. I think it's just not for me.
3. The new Erin Morgenstern!
4. My usual goals: read at least 50 books, and read from a diverse selection of authors. I've already read 39 books, and am doing pretty well diversifying my picks!

#thursdaysurvey @laurenslibrary

"I guess some people carry their dreams around in their heads so long it gets so they can't stand it any longer and they make it into a story so others can share that dream. In a way it sets them free to dream other dreams. Bigger ones, maybe. Happier ones, too."

#Movie #QuotsyJune19 @TK-421

#PoetryMatters #tea
@TheSpineView

#HumpDayPost @DebbieGrillo (and @MinDea we miss you!!!)

1. I found out I'm having a baby girl!
2. The Bell Jar or The Eyre Affair
3. #WeTheNorth
4. Margaret Laurence's The Diviners

I don't think I've ever cancelled plans specifically to read, but I have cancelled plans because I just don't feel up to socializing and subsequently spent that time reading!

#BookwormBingo
@EclecticReaders

#Spinster #QuotsyJune19 @TK-421

A little bit late going out, but this baby is on its way to you @Tianarose

#LMPBC #ReadtheNorth

#unseen #PoetryMatters @TheSpineView
#survivor #QuotsyJune19 @TK-421

Let's go Raptors!!! Great book to read and a (hopefully) great game to watch. The King in the North is coming for you, GSW!

#booksandballs #WeTheNorth

I was in the mood for something light and fluffy, and this fit the bill. Not perfect, but fun and entertaining for sure!

And since a major catalyst for the action involves a video going viral on social media, I'm going to stretch and claim it for #Booked2019 - Social Media focus 😁
@Cinfhen @BarbaraTheBibliophage @4thhouseontheleft

#Booked2019 Spring quarter update: 4 down, 2 to go!

Cheers to escaping in the afternoon for a quiet tea and a good book. I read the first part of Jemisin's trilogy in January thanks to #NewYearWhoDis and @MeganAnn and this second book picks up with the same drive the first book ended with. No slowing down to awkwardly recap, just driving forward with the story👍

Henry made me LOL with that one.

1. Reading Rainbow, or one no one else seems to remember called Zoobilee Zoo @BarbaraTheBibliophage

2. Travel more. Write. @Melissa_J

3. Usually go with my gut! @emtobiasz

4. Margaret Atwood @youneverarrived

5. From Electric Lit on FB: What was the last book you read that left you with a powerful sense of ambiguity? Not sure if you liked it, but it still sticks with you?

#FriYAYintro @howjessreads

It's been a roller coaster life lately. Just as I was starting to get a handle on pregnancy #3, life was rocked yet again. Just over a week ago we made the difficult decision to say goodbye to one of the best reading buddies a girl could ask for. Monty had been diagnosed with lymphoma in October, and the fighter in him outlived his prognosis by 3.5 months. But in the end, it was time to say goodbye. There's an empty place in our home.

I haven't been on Litsy much lately, but I wanted to share a little bit of excitement! I'm growing my third mini- bookworm, due in October! This little one is kicking my butt, and looking at screens for more than a minute or two makes me super nauseous, which is why I've been fairly MIA compared to my usual 😩 (my husband is convinced it's because this one is a girl).

#raisingreaders (soon to be x3!)

1. The #1 song on my 18th birthday was Come on Over by Christina Aguilera. I wanted her hair from that video so badly!

2. Scorpio

3. I think Carolyn Keene (I know she's not real, but still) and Ann M. Martin are probably equally responsible for me becoming the reader I am today.

4. If you're reading this, consider yourself my friend and therefore tagged!

#wondrouswednesday @eggs

1. Scorpio
2. My son's latest report card from school mentioned how he is very observant of his classmates and will always reach out to someone who seems sad and offer them help. Nothing could make me more proud of him.
3. Most recently was The Mountain Story. Just couldn't get into it.
4. My son's championship hockey game, and a visit with my parents.
5. 💖💖💖💖💖💖

#FriYAYintro @howjessreads

A fun, adventurous story. I enjoyed it even more learning that Constance Kopp was a real woman and much of the story is true!

It's rare that I can go into a book with absolutely zero preconceptions or expectations. I found this one recently, I'd never heard of it or the podcast it prequels, but it sounded interested and fulfilled a #Booked2019 prompt so I decided to give it a go. It ended up being a gripping, page turning read and I can't wait to listen to the podcast because holy cliffhanger, Batman!

@Cinfhen @4thhouseontheleft @BarbaraTheBibliophage

My #LMPBC selection is heading out the door on its way to @Tianarose and I received @ShelleyBooksie 's selection, so I'm all ready for April!

@StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego