1. The Huntress by Kate Quinn - I used to love WWII historical fiction but haven‘t read an adjacent one in a while. This was stunning.

2. I‘m excited for spooky book season and my annual Harry Potter reread. Give me all the witchy vibes!!

@TheSpineView

The Messengers by Lindsay Joelle - Not in Database (Audible Original)

This was a great novella. Interesting sci fi concept and performed beautifully by a full cast.

Second book finished for the September readathon.
@TheSpineView #summerendreadathon

I‘m joining the readathon! This September, my goal is to read 10 books from my TBR of owned books.

First book read: Caffeine by Michael Pollan

This was an interesting short essay like book. Not blown away but pretty cool.

Just starting this audiobook and it‘s fascinating. I‘m loving the different points of view - can‘t wait to see how they all integrate together!

Such a sweet children‘s classic. I highly recommend this audio version pictured from Audible. The production was wonderful and can be enjoyed by adults and kids alike!

Wow, this was amazing! I loved the unique range of emotions in this book. It was funny, quirky, and very touching. Great character development and such a wonderful story arc. Definitely a five star read and can‘t wait to see what‘s next from this author!

First goal achieved: finished for the #magnificentmay readathon

@Andrew65

I‘m joining the #magnificentmay readathon beginning today! My goals for the next nine days are:

📚 finish Lessons in Chemistry (loving this one!)
📚 read 5 other books
📚 keep track of hours for fun

Cheers @Andrew65 🙃

So excited to start listening to this one today!

Starting this one during the #awesomeapril readathon day two! Susanna Kearsley is one of my favorite authors. Her books are all dual timeline with a romantic bent. She is a master at weaving historical and current plots together.

I can‘t wait to see if this one is as good as the rest!

#awesomeapril #readathon @Andrew65

Book 1 finished! Had already started this one and wrapped it up this morning.

I love Piper Rayne‘s sports romances. After enjoying her Hockey Hotties series, I checked out her football one and found it just as fun. This one is a best friend‘s sister romance with great grumpy sunshine trope vibes. Really enjoyable!

Catching up on 2023 reviews!

Strangely fascinating. What sci-fi should be. This story of an “evolved” being returning to a planet that still wears human skin after being told it was a wrecked zone is so intriguing. It‘s a novella and I would love to learn more!

Catching up on 2023 reviews!

This historical fiction novel is a slow burn mystery that I enjoyed overall. A young woman in the 1920s sets out to solve an old family mystery and heal the rift between her mother and aunt after her brother‘s death. She find unexpected secrets, a handsome drover, and an adventure into the unknown. Set in Australia!

Joining the #awesomeapril #readathon @Andrew65

Goals:
Read 4 Books
Read for 25 hours

Let the reading commence!! 🎉

This was a fun romance! It‘s about a woman who was given up for adoption as a baby. Her birth mother then leaves her and her biological sister, born after her, a shop to share. The birth daughter has no idea about her. Chaos ensues in small town America. Meanwhile, she strikes up a friends with benefits arrangement with the owner of the brewery next door who wants to buy it from them. Leads to something more… book 2 finished #20in4 @Andrew65

This was such a cute romance! Loved the characters and the clever writing. Short and sweet and fun! #romantsy #20in4 #readathon

Book one started and finished! Just two hours read so far - ended up going out last night haha 😂
@Andrew65

#20in4 @Andrew65 I‘m participating in the readathon this weekend! My goal is read 20 hours and finish at least two books. Hooray for a quiet and relaxing weekend with my books! 📚

Excited to follow along with everyone. Thanks for hosting Andrew!

Just starting this one - heard great things!! #romantsy

This book really made me think about the way I think and talk about my emotions. So worth reading.

I really enjoyed this contemporary romance featuring the world of high powered chefs and food culture. The main characters were well developed and the enemies to lovers trope was well done. Banter was on point! Also, the serious notes on her recovery coming off an abusive relationship were well executed. Overall, a great read! #romance

A charming sci fi story of friendship. Set in the future, a traveling “tea monk” who feels unfulfilled in his calling sets out to find a lost monastery. On his way, he encounters one of the long lost robots of the factory era, now free and wild. The two become traveling companions and must find their way together. Loved this odd book! Discussions of big questions and great writing. 1st book of 2023.

A good year of reading!

This was a fascinating Amazon original short story about parents being able to select the genetics of their children in the future. A weird little book, but made you think.

#winterreadathon @Andrew65 @DieAReader @GHABI4ROSES

Book 12 Finished for the readathon

Wow, this was incredible. Ivey has become one of my favorite authors. I really enjoyed the epistolary format and both storylines. Excellent character development. Recommend!

#winterreadathon @Andrew65 @DieAReader @GHABI4ROSES

Book 11 finished for the readathon!

I loved this one! Such a fun premise! Delightful. This is my favorite by this author yet.

#winterreadathon book 10 finished @Andrew65 @GHABI4ROSES @DieAReader

#winterreadathon Book 9 finished
@Andrew65 @DieAReader @GHABI4ROSES

This is such a beloved book for me. A fitting reread around Christmastime as the winter and Christmas chapters are some of my absolute favorites!

#childrensbooks #reread

Observing #boxingday as I like to do. Every year my mom gives me a book for Christmas and this year it was Lessons in Chemistry. I‘ve heard such good things - very excited to read it! #winterreadathon

#winterreadathon book 8 finished - goal completed!
@Andrew65 @DieAReader @GHABI4ROSES

I listen to this over Christmas Eve - Christmas every year. I love it!

This was also the final book towards my Goodreads Challenge goal of 60 books for 2022! 🥳

#winterreadathon book 7 finished

I am a Sarah MacLean fan in general but this was not my favorite by her so giving it a so-so. The story and writing felt overwrought to me. This seemed to be an issue in a way it hadn‘t been in her earlier books, so curious if this is a theme in her more recent works. I haven‘t read a lot of those. We‘ll see! #romantsy

 @Andrew65 @GHABI4ROSES @DieAReader

What a treat to revisit this world after so many years! I love this series and Bitterblue was no exception.

#winterreadathon book 6 finished @Andrew65 @DieAReader @GHABI4ROSES

I liked this book but not as much as the first one in the series, Thirsty. These are more gritty in the romance department - very raw and real and well… a lot more than dirty talk haha. That being said, even though it‘s different from my usual, I did enjoy both! The heroes. who have been involved in gang life and done prison time, Narrate for a unique perspective.
Book 5 for #winterreadathon @DieAReader @Andrew65 @GHABI4ROSES

I really loved this book even though it was more more of a slow and savor read then I usually go for. The writing is phenomenal with such delicacy and detail. The character development is superb and there are definitely some surprises. Overall, an excellent novel. #winterreadathon Book 4 Finished @Andrew65 sorry I can‘t remember who else to tag!!

So I am giving this a pick because I did enjoy it even though this dragged in parts and did take me forever to finish. It‘s probably my least favorite of Maas‘ books - she is one of my favorite authors. Nesta as a main character just didn‘t work for me. She was too sullen and too self-defeating for WAY too many pages. But it did pick up speed eventually. #WinterReadathon Book 3 Finished

I loved the story and the narration was very fitting - very well done. But I‘m shook. My favorite movie is a LIE!!

#WinterReadathon Book 2 Finished

My favorite ugly Christmas sweater! #ChristmasJumper #WinterReadathonDailyChallenge #WinterReadathon

I really loved this book! It was very atmospheric and cozy feeling. Also, the narration was superb - I adored the audio version and highly recommend that mode of experiencing the book. This novel took turns I didn‘t expect and I so enjoyed the journey. #WinterReadathon Book 1 finished

#WinterReadathon #WinterReadathonDailyChallenge
#pets

I don‘t have pets personally, but here are my two favorite pups. The white dog is Chloe, our family diva. And the rascal on the left is Ollie, a good old guy who belongs to my older sister. They‘re both ancient and adorable.

The tagged book was one of my little sister‘s favorite Christmas books as a kid - featuring Carl the amazing dog!

20 points

@Andrew65 @DieAReader @GHABI4ROSES

I‘ve been meaning to read this forever but wanted to do it when it was seasonably appropriate. Now that we‘ve had a heavy snowfall where I live in Minnesota, it‘s time!

I‘m excited to participate in the #WinterReadathon as it‘s been awhile since I‘ve made time to read the way I love. December is that time for me.

Goals include:

🎄Reading 8 books
🎄Posting on Litsy regularly

Glad to participate in the #deweyoct #readathon!

1. Minneapolis, Minnesota
2. Fire by Kristin Cashore - rereading in anticipation of new series release!
3. Hot cocoa
4. I love to sing!!
5. Read more!!

This started off in a VERY surprising manner. I‘m hooked!! Glad to return to the Graceling books after all these years.

#superseptember day 1 @Andrew65

Finished:
📚Thirsty by Mia Hopkins

In Progress:
📖 A Gentleman in Moscow p. 165
📖 Atlas of the Heart by Brene Brown 15%
🎧 The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion 26%

Good progress!

I found this story very compelling and inspiring. It‘s rare that you read a romance entirely from the hero‘s point of view, and I enjoyed getting into Sal‘s head. His discipline and journey to a new life out of prison was motivating to read about. I thought the development of the relationship between him and Vanessa felt authentic and cute. It was a bit too graphic for me at points. This is a world I don‘t know much about and it was fascinating!

I found this very intriguing. I am a person who struggles to not check notifications of new slack messages etc, so deep work can be hard for me. However, after reading this book, I‘ve been convinced to give it more of a go. #workbooks

#twofortuesday

1. I‘m about 6 books behind my Goodreads goal for number of books. I had a slow to start to the year but have been tearing through books lately!

2. My only goal involving a book I own is to read the tagged book - the latest in the #outlander series

@TheSpineView

This was a good romp. Duke falls in love with secretary who‘s been assigned to find him a bride! ❤️#romantsy #romance #historical

Been a while since I‘ve read a good Scottish medieval times romance. Total change of pace! This had all the good - from warring Scots to lady of the manor to the guardian ward trope - it‘s a good one with unexpected twists! Worth checking out! #romance #romancelandia #fatedmates

This was a two sitting read for me! Steamy hot start with it being set in a secret sex club where everyone wears masks. Loved the class crossing romance and the character development. My first Eva Leigh and will definitely be reading more! #romance #fatedmates recommendation

First heard this recommended on one of my favorite podcasts #fatedmates - was delighted to find it while browsing the shelves at my local library today. Naturally, I had to check it out!! #romance

I enjoyed this fun romance! Basically, there‘s this down on his luck hockey player who‘s had a string of losses. Then one night, he gets rejected by a hot social media manager who throws a drink in his face… and his luck changes! A susperstition is born. Flirting and sexy times ensure..

In the mood for an archaeological adventure!!

This Audible original is not in the database but I found it fascinating! A three hour popular science exploration of real science and how it relates to the science fiction we most love. Worth the quick three hour listen!