A romance novel by my favorite audiobook narrator? Sign me up. Thank you, Libby!
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A romance novel by my favorite audiobook narrator? Sign me up. Thank you, Libby!
I‘ve been somewhat disillusioned as my life has run its course. It is the way of things, I suppose. Bad things happen, and we lose our way. But this book feels the way church used to feel for me. Like I‘m singing along to a favorite worship song, eyes closed, surrounded by a community in which I belong. Lights low, emotions high. It feels like coming home. It‘s a small glimpse of eternity, a little embrace of heaven. My heart echoes with it.
#wondrouswednesday @Eggs
1. I feel purpose in being a loving and supportive friend to those I love.
2. I find joy in the quiet moments. A beautiful turn of a phrase, the sunlight peeking through the trees outside my window. A truly delicious meal.
3. My favorite book of August by far was The Women by Kristin Hannah. It was a very emotional read for me with great writing and a fierce depth. Overall incredibly moving.
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Great prompt for #threelistthursday @dabbe 📚
1. The Lincoln Highway
2. Harry Potter series
3. Eragon series
pickI‘m rereading this series in prep for the new book just released from the World of Eragon: Murtagh. I absolutely adored these books when I first read them years ago and they hold up well in rereading. They are sort of Tolkien-light, but as long as you aren‘t a snob that‘s not a bad thing. I highly recommend the audiobooks narrated by Gerard Doyle. He does a magnificent job portraying these characters.
pickWow. I put off reading this for a while, because I was not sure if it would live up to the hype x but I was way wrong. This was riveting, sexy, and so much fun! Dragons, magic, romance, and war. A great mix in my book. The writing is propulsive and I literally could not put this down. When I finally made time to focus on it, I read this almost in one sitting - staying up until 3am. Reading experiences like that are a treat! What a gift!
pickFascinating and remarkably human. I am such a fan of Kate Quinn‘s novels, and this was no exception. I will say this was more raw and visceral than some of her other works, but that‘s not a bad thing. While this spy story is thrilling, it feels incredibly real. The characters were amazing in this - such great development of even the smallest parts. I appreciate that. And the story was unputdownable. Highly recommend this book and this author. ✍️
Definitely not the most I‘ve ever read but really enjoyed the year overall.
My two favorite books were Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus and A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles. Both new authors to me and just blown away! In third place was Kate Quinn‘s historical novels in general. I fell in love with them this year.
Cheers to more reading adventures in 2024. I‘ve set a goal of 100 books this year!
pickThis was such a delight to reread in anticipation of the new Inheritance Cycle book Murtagh. Can‘t believe how well it holds up!
1. Yes, I had a goal to reach 100 books and I‘m ninety percent there.
2. The Rose Code by Kate Quinn - tagged
3. The Fourth wing
pick#wintergames #teamreindeergames loved this collection of Christmas novellas from some of my favorite historical romance authors.
26 pts
pick#wintergames #teamreindeergames finished this children‘s classic for the umpteenth time - I always read it around Christmas!
26 pts.
#wintergames #teamreindeergames 6 pts
A cute royal romance - completely ridiculous but loveable. On Prime.
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#wintergames #teamreindeergames #dailyphotochallenge #angel
Here is my favorite angel - I‘ve had her since I was young. I still put her on my tree every year even though she‘s tiny!
#wintergames #teamreindeergames I watched one of my favorites - the pilot episode of Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman last night. So heartwarming. 6 pts.
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pickOn A Night Like This by Liz Maverick. I liked this short audio novella - a cute Hanukkah romance. #wintergames #teamreindeergames 25 pts
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#wintergames #teamreindeergames week 1 game - 430 pts! Had fun brainstorming these on scratch paper and then making it pretty! WOW, I know a lot of holiday words! Haha
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#wintergames #teamreindeergames 5 points for a holiday movie! This was cute. “A Bride For Christmas” - sweet and kinda sappy. Great for dog lovers. Found on Amazon prime.
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pick#wintergames #teamreindeergames 25 points for a holiday read! Love this children‘s classic - so funny and really enjoyed the short narration on this audiobook.
#teamreindeergames #wintergames
1. Cozy up with a book under a blanket
2. Romance
3. hot apple cider
4. Movie: White Christmas; Book: A Christmas Carol
5. immersing myself in holiday cheer. I feel like the last few years I haven‘t really embraced Christmas as I‘m single and live alone. I‘m hoping this will help!
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pick#wintergames #reindeergames here is my December TBR! Excited to do a lot of reading this holiday!
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Started this one awhile ago and gonna try to finish today! #novelnovember @Andrew65
pickStarted and finished on Saturday during the #novelnovember readathon. Love Sarah Maclean and haven‘t read her in awhile. This was great!
#novelnovember @Andrew65 I‘m joining this readathon to try to finish some of the books I have started and meet my reading goal for the end of the year! Let‘s go!
Happy Halloween from Glinda the Good Witch of Oz and my good friend Frankenstein‘s monster. #happyhalloween #literarycostumes
My favorite book this October was The Huntress by Kate Quinn. I adored this story.
I did have plans for Halloween but had to cancel as I‘m sick as a dog. Extra tea and blankets for me.
When you read a book as a child and love it, reading it again is like coming home to old friends. Returning to this beloved kids series in anticipation of the new (surprise!) book in the series coming next week about Murtagh. Can‘t believe there‘s going to be a new book after all this time. Feels so cozy to be in this world again. 🫶
This was published last March and I remember being intrigued. I finally got around to reading it and I‘m absolutely gripped! An academic mystery featuring maps that can take you to hidden places - only contained in the map itself but made real when you possess said map. I love the family secrets elements as well. This is one that many on litsy will love. Can‘t wait to see how it ends. #recommdended
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
pickThe 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!
pickSuch 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!
pickWow, 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 🙃
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!
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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!
pickCatching 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!
pickCatching 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!! 🎉
pickThis 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
pickThis 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
pickThis book really made me think about the way I think and talk about my emotions. So worth reading.
pickI 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
pickA 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.
