
Today is the last day of #kwanzaa. I will apply these principles in 2026 🖤


Happy New Year. This is exactly what we did for New Year‘s Eve . We stayed home ordered wings and went to sleep. No one stayed up till midnight (except my son of course) lol Chloe Okoye and Buddha were waiting for us to go to bed. 🤭
Happy New Year from my family to yours.

Chloe Okoye is licking her lips for the jelly beans I got but my kid already snuck away with them. Lol 😂 when I saw the bag it was full and when he brought it back, there was half 🤭 thank you @TieDyeDude & @WildAlaskaBibliophile for a wonderful swap. @BookwormAHN thank you for the box. I was gonna use my yearly ms claus mug but I think a spooky mug might be better.

Merry & Happy Everything. I know I missed a few holidays so here is love for all of them 🖤

Merry Christmas from Buddha. He is sick of me taking pictures of him. He is sleeping and enjoying another Christmas. Who knew this little senior dog would make it to 19? #seniordog #readingbuddy

Gotta Love Jólabókaflóð ? thank you @PatriciaU - made Christmas Eve extra cozy ?
Thank you @MaleficentBookDragon for another fun swap

The reindeer cam watched me mail out all my swaps #yuleswap #jolabokaflodswap #naughtylistswap - @TieDyeDude @MaleficentBookDragon - I have received my packages for the swaps. Chloe Okiye was like tsa when they came in. She was disappointed there was nothing for her lol

yall woke up buddha with all the love snet our way. Things are a slow climb around here. No turkey day celebrations this year, but we might get into the holiday spirit next month. Another holiday photoshoot with your favorite senior dog and your hellhound princess niece. sometimes its the little things that make the difference

The only one getting a good night sleep in my house. It‘s been a hard couple of days here. Send love, light, prayers, and tequila(lol just kidding) two deaths in the family recently.

Just a friendly note from Chloe Okoye or mommy‘s little hellhound princess.
Mommy has been exhausted and not feeling well. She would like to thank @MaleficentBookDragon for another awesome swap. Also, thank you to Elizabeth L for the fun box and books to keep my mom company while she takes time to rest. She did send out some Litsy mail and hope it reaches everyone. She is still behind. Now back to annoying my brother.

Wicked Prince of Shadows Review
This book surprised me. The enemies-to-lovers story felt like it was going to be only an enemies story. lol I had a fun time. I will say pages 222-223 were my favorite part. It was so raw and beautiful. I feel like the underlying theme of finding joy in the darkest of places is something we all need to keep in mind. 4 out of 5

I enjoyed this fast-paced book. It's more like Golden Girls meet John Wick vibes. It was a fun ride from start to finish. The author gave real auntie vibes to be story. I felt like I could see these women as my aunts and grandma. The transition from past to present wasn't overcomplicated or made you feel lost. It was a smooth transition to give you a little more depth to each of the 4 women. 4 out of 5 for me.

I wanted to say, I sent my swap box out on Thursday, and I received my swap box this week. #AHRS2025
It's been a long week. I am a little behind in Litsy mail, but I have some time this weekend to get caught up. Happy Friday, everyone.

Book #3 in the Wicked Prince Series
Release Date: 10/17/2025
Wicked Prince of Carnage by @candacerobinsonbooks & @amberrduell
Welcome to the dark world of Grimm, where the villains are as wicked as their desires.
Retelling of Little Red Riding Hood. Will she kill the wolf or tame him?
If you like morally grey and fairy tales retold, this one is for you. I have started reading and I am hooked.

If you like corn mazes, alpha wolves, and spooky season - this book is for you. lol
This is a short & ghost pepper spicy read on Kindle Unlimited. It's Alphas looking for their Omega.
I will say, I love almost everything Imani Jay puts out. If you like multicultural spicy reads, she does give you some jalapeño to Carolina Reaper spicy.
ONCE AGAIN, this is GHOST PEPPER SPICY.
Sharing is caring.
#prettygirlsreadsmut #spicyread #smut

New Queen has been announced!! I am here for it!!


@Eggs here are some random pins I got when I went to #leakycon a couple years back. I like getting pins and keychains when I go to cons. I do not collect keychains, but they are nice to have with all the different bags I have.
I never see any Newt & Leta stuff, so this pin was a nice find. #artistalley #supportsmallartist #iheartenamelpins

@Eggs here is a small amount of them. I have them displayed on pin boards I made. Except the princess and the frog pair, these are kickstarter on this board. I need to post my jean jacket at some point, there are pins on there. I change them out for my jacket. I have 7 displays I made for them. I need to make more.

As a kid - All sorts of pins
As an adult - just enamel Pins
I wish I could find the pins I collected from childhood, as a adult, I keep up with all my pins. Many have a story, and some I felt compelled to get. My favorite place to get enamel pins is kickstarter. I have got some cute pins and some really good ebooks, highly recommend. There are some good gems in the indie space.

Wicked Prince of Mirrors @angelajfordbooks review
4 out of 5 stars - review
This book is great for fall/cozy reading. I fell in love with the story. There was enough world-building with elements that we would understand. It was a good spin on the enemies-to-lovers trope, and this did not disappoint. I am excited for the rest of the Wicked Prince series.

Currently Reading this. This is my ARC read. I love this author, and there is a whole series that includes some of my favorite romantasy authors. It's called the Wicked Prince Series. I got it as an ebook. This title comes out tomorrow. If you look at my Instagram you will see all the books in the series and the release dates. So far, I am liking this book. I have never been disappointed with this author.

My Spooky Season Book Spin - I rolled 19 - so I will get a spooky themed book and post what I got tomorrow. Let's hope I get a better role.
#bookspin #spookyseason #october

Littens - come get your niece over here. She is driving me and Buddha crazy. Who sleeps like this? Who? I feel like some days Buddha wants to put “sister for sale” sign on Chloe Okoye. lol #dogsoflitsy

Finally have 5 mins of quiet to post. Little late with the fall swap post but i love everything. I have to admit the drink sleeve is slackers kiss because I love drink sleeves. Thank you @bumpinthenight started my fall with a bag!! The fortunes of jaded women has been on my the for while and now I have it 😍 #fallswap was a fun success @Avanders @Chrissyreadit

Let me reintroduce my shop - Quills and Teacups.
I have a shop on Etsy - that is where you can get different kind of blind book dates and some K-pop & bookish items.
There is the regular store - www.quillsandteacups.com
And TikTok shop - that store is new but has some cute stuff. Each store has its own goodies. Hit the follow button on instagram. Everything but the blind books ships internationally, except TikTok. Instagram has the links.

Since I am the type of person who doesn't gate-keep cool stuff. Let me put you guys on to Booksprout, you can get free books to review on certain platforms like Amazon and Goodreads. The site is easy to navigate for the most part. They have audiobooks and ebooks.
https://booksprout.co/readers
That is the reader's link.
Photo: Tote from my shop

Chloe Okoye wanted to share her pedicure. lol also the fall swap box has been mailed out as of Friday. @Chrissyreadit

Here are my 5 Joys
1. Dante Brasco 🖤celebrity crush 🖤 got to see him in an The Avatar Last Airbender Panel (today)
2. Margaritas & my kindle
3. Cockmark -Spicy Tentacle version lol. I am thinking about adding these to the Night Cap Blind Book Date
4. Shirt I saw. I 100% agree, might go back and get this shirt at the convention
5. Starbucks has brought back Raspberry syrup. (Limited Time, I think) - favorite drink with raspberry 🖤#refreshing

@TheLudicReader thank you for the bday goodies!! Loved the postcards. The postcards are amazing and will be adding to my collection. #birthdaylitsylove #quotes

@iread2much is trying to have me hanging out with Moaning Myrtle with all this cute HP bath stuff!!! Myrtle and I will have a good time. Lol #bdaylitsylove #hp #bathandread

@catiewithac thank you for bday love. I was just talking about this book the other day and how I wanted to read it!!! Now I have it!! The stickers are so cute and totally me 🥰 thank you for being an amazing friend. #leoseason #bdaylitylove

I am a book fairy now!! Thank you @Sleepswithbooks for the bday box!!! I am glad to be known as your spicy friend!!! This was a nice surprise!! #bookfairy #leoseason #bdaylitsylove

I have posted a link to a survey that I would love some feedback for. I am thinking about doing an ereader swap, but I want to see if there is interest in it. The swap would be to send a link to a book and a small care box with goodies.
Hopefully, you guys will be able to give me some good feedback
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeTndY5xTjub-A_0R5BqgOVnzXlnGSdSZ-z4DLD...

It‘s July!! I can‘t believe we are 7 mons into 2025. Happy Bday to all the July babies out there. I am giving myself a mini reading challenge! 7 books for the month of July ☺️ I have a few books in mind, let‘s see where my kindle takes me. lol #july #bdaymonth

I meant to post this Friday but I was the grill master 🤦🏾♀️ thank you @sblbooks for the wonderful box. I will sipping my tea while reading of fantasy places. #fantasy #staycation

The only reason for 4th of July.
Thank You, Capt Steven Hiller 🤣
Going to watch Captain America: New World

Happy #Staycation Swap. @sblbooks your box should have gotten there yesterday. I realized last night you are missing a goodie with a card in your box that is on my desk under some papers. I will mail out this little goody to you on monday. I thought I put it in the box, but it is staring me under my paperwork. I hope you enjoy everything else. look out for it in your mailbox. Happy Swap! i did get your box!! Sorry or the delay. #litsyswap

Buddha will be turning 19 later this month. This old man still gets mini zoomies and loves to cuddle. I can‘t believe he will be 19. Just wanted share a fun little picture of him. He has been my reading buddy for many years. I am thankful for each day I get to have a little longer. Who knew a foster fail 17 years ago, would lead to having the best cuddle bug.
#dogsoflitsy #readingbuddy #seniordog

Chloe Okoye is tired of me. I am still a little behind on Litsy mail. Be prepared to get an influx of mail from me. Happy Birthday to my Fellow July Bdays! To all my Cancer/Leos - have a great month.
#leo #bdaymonth #litsymail #dogsoflitsy

To all my romance folks stuff your kindle is here. Today only 6/20. They offer google play, Amazon, Apple Books, Kobo and I think one other one. Most of them are free. I did run into a couple that weren‘t. Representation everywhere! I am sure you can find something.
If you like the image, I am adding it to my Shopify store this week.
https://www.romancebookworms.com/

We celebrate pride over here!! Happy Pride. Sending Aunt hugs, mom hugs, sister hugs, and hugs you miss because you decided to live your truth. Big Hugs #pridemonth

Happy Juneteenth 🖤

Stuff your Kindle - Kink Edition - you know I let you know when I know
TODAY ONLY
https://kinkyourbookshelf.com
Kindle, Apple, Nook, Kobo, Google Play
#freebook #kindle #nook #stuffyourkindle #smut

My Mothers Day gifts🖤 they know me so well!! #aaponth #aapi #blacklead #monsterlove

I rolled a 9 - the first book of the book spin!
has anyone read this book?
#bipoc #blackauthor #darkacademia #bookspin

hello Littens. It has been a while since I have posted. I am catching up on my litsy mail. This month I am enjoying self-care. More reading, more adventures, and more ice cream!!
#icecream #benandjerrys #selfcare

Happy AAPI month!
What are some of your favorite authors or protagonist?
Celebrate AAPI month and learn about the various cultures represented under AAPI umbrella there are some great books out there food, art, YA, fantasy, smut, and so much more.
Representation Matters. Everyone should be able to see themselves in various types of storytelling or understand heroes, villains, love interests, mages and so on can be anybody