I officially need alcohol to finish this book.
I officially need alcohol to finish this book.
The choices are The Fireman by Joe Hill, Sweetbitter by Stephanie Danler, The Girls by Emma Cline and Modern Lovers by Emma Straub!!!
Just ordered a few of these for my little ones! 'Little Edgar the Raven is having a tough time minding his mother. Dinnertime, cleanup-time, and bedtime are all met with one word―“NEVERMORE!"' How freaking cute!
"It's a beautiful thing, the destruction of words." TBT #2 This novel started my love affair with Orwell. A haunting, dystopian fiction that's so seemingly real. Big brother is watching you!
Time for TBT #1! Don't worry your pretty little head Heathcliff, you'll always have my love. Emily Brontë created the most beautiful anti-hero that I find myself strangely drawn to. If you've never read Wuthering Heights you're missing out. Also go see Laurence Olivier play him in the 1939 film!
9am & it's already so hot out! Today will be spent reading by the pool... Probably in the pool too 😊
This is most certainly the worst possible book for a hypochondriac of my severity to be reading, but here we go!
Anyone else super pumped this is free on Barnes & Noble Readouts this month? Any free book makes me happy though 😊
#TBT 3: Murakami can do no wrong in my eyes. This novel has his typical metaphysical view of the world; expanding on the relation between dreams & reality. There are two main characters, each with alternating chapters. If you're into Oedipal curses, brutal murders & cats this book is for you
Although I'm loath to admit, my second #TBT of the day was originally introduced to me by an ex. Said ex despised reading (horrid, I know), but raved about this book so I gave it a shot. So happy I did! The best way for me to describe it is Lord of the Flies on crack.
Today's #TBT theme is translated works I love! This novel is terrifying and creepy; just the way vampire stories should be. The characters are complex & endearing and overall the book is full of mystery and love. I'd classify it as a dark bildungsroman. Side note: the movie was pretty great too!
I tried to add/tag as many people as I could (who expressed interest), but it kept glitching (& it's very early here so I'm not quite awake lol). Please forgive me if I missed you or tagged you 100 times! Xox
Seriously guys, someone needs to ban me from Barnes & Noble. I go for ONE thing & this is what happens. Book club starts tomorrow & first meeting is June 13th!!! Everyone pick up your copies of Maestra ❤
Admiral Ackbar & I want to wish everyone a happy & safe Memorial day weekend filled with good company & great books! Also, just a reminder that June 1st officially starts 'Who Picked This Book' book club so be sure to pick up your copies of Maestra by L.S. Hilton! First meeting is June 13th!
You guys didn't think I'd leave this out of my Fae TBT, did you? I believe anything Shakespeare is brilliant. Clever & funny, I highly recommend this one; especially if you're not big on the tragedies. Puck will always be the number one fairy in my eyes. Also who else is pumped for the BBC special?
Fae TBT #3 It's definitely been a good 14 years since I've read this, but it's a great series that I thoroughly enjoyed. I never thought I would enjoy a faerie book set on the Jersey Shore, but it ended up being a super cute & fast read
I decided to make today a fae TBT, thanks in part, to all my favorite makeup companies launching new products. I've bought so many highlighters in the span of a couple hours that I'll be glowing like a faerie for sure. I really do love this series, even though it's a pretty typical YA romance plot!
First #TBT of the day! Obsessed doesn't even begin to cover it. I have an unhealthy infatuation with fairies & Melissa Marr is by far my favorite YA/Urban Fantasy author. Until I'm whisked away by a fairy king I'll just have to settle with reading about it.
Took this baby out of the pantry (Yes, you read that right lol. I've turned it into my private library.) now that I'm teaching the kiddos to sign. I like to think they'll thank me one day 😆
I've been so busy with my books that I've amassed a giant magazine pile. I think I'll be working through these & the Nest today; both tasks I find tedious. Anyone else having a problem getting through the Nest??
I consider Elizabeth Bennet to be my spirit animal & Mr. Darcy is my dream man so anyone trying to recreate Pride & Prejudice has a tall order to fill. I LOVED this book. Sittenfeld perfectly blended today's time frame with humor & all of the characteristics that I originally fell in love with.
Attention book club members!!
"Who Picked This Book" came out on top! Thank you to everyone who participated in choosing a name for the book club. I'll set up a post later with, everyone tagged, containing all the details for "meetings" & such!!
Hey guys, I figure the first order of business is to pick a name! I'd love to hear which one you all prefer ❤️
Morning! I haven't been on litsy long, but so far I've met such wonderful people. I'd love to start a book club. I know it's hard to have discussions since we're confined to 300 characters per comment, but I think it will be fun! For our first book I had Maestra in mind, but I'm open to suggestions!
Last tbt of this week is my well loved & highly annotated copy of Shakespeare's the Merchant of Venice! For some reason I find that a lot of people overlook this one, which is a shame because it's brilliant. Although Othello holds my heart, this is a close second. It's absolutely hilarious!
Ok guys, time for tbt #2 & my favorite book as a child. Truman Capote, you beautiful man, thank you for creating Holly Golightly. Such a strong, witty & spontaneous character; she did what she wanted when she wanted & (much to my husband's dismay) I attribute my disposition to her character.
By far, the best book I have ever read in my life. I read this book after someone very dear to me died & this was instrumental in helping me cope with the loss. Murakami is a brilliant writer. He has this beautiful, metaphysical view of the world & if you want to escape reality I highly recommend it
In embracing Instagram's "Throwback Thursday" practice, I've decided every Thursday I'll post a few books that either were instrumental in my transition to adulthood or something that I just thoroughly enjoyed. Stay tuned throughout the day to see reviews & here's a hint for the first one!
NO! Is there anything more upsetting than turning the page of your NEW book and seeing this? 😫 I know I'm overdramatic, but it's the principle of the matter lol
Beautiful baby & beautiful book ❤
Obsessed already! The Bachelor/Bachelorette franchise is my guilty pleasure, so I'm pumped that Charles Bingley has been reimagined as Chip, the doctor turned reality star!
Good morning everyone! Looks like the kiddos are enjoying my BOTM club! Any other bibliophiles might want to check it out. Use my referral link & code REFER50 to get 50% off a 3 month subscription! https://www.bookofthemonth.com/referCode/?referCode=c2e3c7fb16815
Been meaning to read this one for a while. It'll be this weeks light nighttime read 👍
I'm so happy to have come across this novel while perusing the racks in my local book store. What a beautifully written debut novel for Novey. Strangely, I find that the books I enjoy the most leave me feeling disappointed with characters decisions. All in all a fast read that I thoroughly enjoyed!
Liam is thrilled that BOTM club sent out ring pops & mama is so pumped to read Eligible! Any other bibliophiles might want to check it out! Here's my referral link & if you use code REFER50 you get 50% off a 3 month subscription! https://www.bookofthemonth.com/referCode/?referCode=c2e3c7fb16815
Welcome to my night 📚🍷