1. Yes I am a planner in terms of getting activities on calendar (i.e. dinner, walking, movie get togethers, vacation dates, school activities) I try not to plan outcome of activity (i.e. it will be great or awful or best trip ever)
2. Tagged book, things definitely did not go as planned for the MCs (even when they had a plan) 😉
#Two4Tuesday thanks for the tag @@TheSpineView
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#SeasonalSpiritShare #SSS
December - snow, hot chocolate, family !
I won one of the calendars on one of your giveaways @dabbe – they are beautiful and fun. I enjoyed opening them in the morning with my grandchildren. I am passing on a chance to win this year – I am just glad that you did this – it made me grateful that I can expect a good December, and grateful that I found Litsy and people like you @dabbe
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#ThreeListThursday. #TLT
thx for this one @dabbe

Top 3:
Pumpkin pie , must have on Thanksgiving
Carrot cake
Bread pudding

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1. I'd be “praying for the end of time“ 😂
2. I almost exclusively use the library for my books, we have a great library network in N.KY and Cincinnati 😊

#Two4Tuesday
Thx for hosting @TheSpineView and thx for the tag @JessClark78

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Arthur, an antiques dealer, is murdered, he leaves his friends Freya and Carole clues to find the murderer. All of it is related to the antiques trade. Part of the clues will help Freya resolve issues she had with Arthur before he died. It was an interesting and quick read. Overall a good cozy.
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#unpopularopinion
After her mother dies and she loses the farm, Mary Yellan moves in with her aunt Patience and uncle Joss at the Jamaica Inn. Mary meets Joss's brother Jem and the Vicar. Something shady is going on at the Inn and Mary is going to find out what. Overall, the writing is beautiful, the story is good - I just could not connect right now.
#HitchtoScreen @JenlovesJT47 looking forward to watch party!
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#5JoysFriday - thanks for creating this @DebinHawaii

#TLT #ThreeListThursday - thanks for the tag @dabbe
1. A Christmas Carol- read and watch every version made!
2. A Christmas Story - read and watch any chance I can!
3. Charlie Brown Christmas - not read but watch every year, more than once.

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Lori goes to Colorado with the boys and Nanny to recover from being shot from the family's stalker (last book). While visiting she learns about a curse and investigates to find out if it's true, with Aunt Dimitys help. Overall, a good cozy read.
12/24 #SeriesLove2024

#WondrousWednesday @Eggs thx for tag @TheSpineView
Ideal - at home with all the time in the world. Bury Your Dead - next book up to read!

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Thanks for doing the #BookSpinBingo @TheAromaofBooks -

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Wrap up for October - tagged book my favorite of the month - I really enjoy Marrs' books -

Happy November everyone 🦃

#ThreeListThursday #TLT

Thanks for the tag @dabbe -

For as many horror/thrillers as I do read - my score is low 11% - I'm not reading the classics 😂

Here are my three favorites from the list - tagged book is my very favorite - read due to Litsy reviews!

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I didn't get as much reading done as I thought I would but did make a dent in my current reads. Thanks for hosting #LongNights @bookwormjillk -

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Ken, the MC, has dissociative identity disorder, and she “awakes“ to find she is the caretaker for a house on an island. Her “headmates“ are interesting characters. Based on book description, a murder occurs and Ken is a suspect. 23% in and just now getting to the island. Concept is really unique but too slow for me. It feels like a chore to pick up. Moving on.
My November #BookSpinBingo just changed 😊
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My November #BookSpinBingo - the ones in red I am currently reading but I am pretty sure I will not finish any of them before the end of the month (scary movies, trick or treating - Halloween things to do)👻

Thanks for hosting @TheAromaofBooks -

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This month has been a bit busy - so very excited to see NOTHING on my calendar for this weekend - going to the farm with my husband to hike, fish, read!!
Perfect timing for #LongNights readathon - thanks for hosting @Bookwormjillk

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#TLT #ThreeListThursday
Thanks for the tag @dabbe -
Scored 54% 🎉

My top 3 are pictured - make a great day everyone 🎃

#Two4Tuesday Thank you for the tag @TheSpineView

1. Apples
2. Any Harry Potter book - the meals at Hogwarts always seemed fantastic and the whole school community was there

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Horowitz asks for Hawthorne's help to keep him out of prison - Horowitz is accused of killing the critic that panned his new play. The mystery is good, the writing is good, and the relationship between Horowitz and Hawthorne is great (it keeps me coming back for more). Overall a very good read!
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4/5 #SeriesLove2024 @TheSpineView

My reading is all over the #BookSpinBingo board! I'm number 108 on holds list for The Wedding People - I'll have that on my board for the next month or two 😆

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@LitsyEvents

If any Litsy members are in Cincinnati area - this book festival is in November.

Here is the link for more information: https://booksbythebanks.org/

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#TLT #ThreeListThursday
Score 29%

Thanks for the tag @dabbe it brought back memories - growing up in an era of 4 tv stations I had to wait to see the shows/movies I liked. Saturday nights we had the Cool Ghoul - he would show horror movies!

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I like everything on this list - there is no OR for me👻

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#WondrousWednesday @Eggs
Thanks for the tag @TheSpineView

1. No, we go to the kids/grandkids house for Halloween night and trick or treat with them in their neighborhood 🍬
2. Frenemies, murder, mystery

Thanks for the tag @Deblovestoread 🙂

#Two4Tuesday @TheSpineView

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This unique story is told through the POV of five characters who have found their “match”- perfect DNA soulmate. Nick (already in a relationship) Ellie (founder of the match company) Mandy (desperate for love and a family) Jade (young and adventurous)and Christopher (serial killer). Perfectly written -overall very, very good!
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Sam accidentally takes Nisha's gym bag and her very expensive shoes. This changes both of their lives in very drastic ways. The story ended where I thought it would, but it took a totally unexpected route to get there. I really enjoyed the MCs and side characters Jasmine and Andrea - overall a very good read!

My “read“ was an audio book and narrator was very good!
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Low so-so, almost a pan but a couple stories I enjoyed. Most stories I thought “what did I just read“ when I was done.

#BookSpinBingo

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Great weekend to be in Boston. Could spend days in this bookstore 📚

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#TLT #ThreeListThursday
Thanks for the tag @dabbe

I love the old movies and Vincent Price!! 31% - once again I've heard of a lot of the movies, just have not seen them!

Headed to Boston - will be stopping at Brattle Book Shop (right by our hotel) and the public library📚

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#WondrousWednesday Thanks @Eggs for this fun one!

Consider yourself tagged if you are reading this🎃

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Lillian is in charge of turning St. Philomena's military hospital into luxury housing - but its past residents are making that hard to do. I liked that everyone involved in the story could see and hear the ghosts - it wasn't about convincing everyone that the place was haunted, the story was about finding a way to release the tortured spirits. ⬇️

Any Litsy's going to this book festival? I'd love to meet some Litsy's in person! I've marked my calendar for the event - it will be my first book festival!

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October #BookSpinBingo - thanks for hosting @TheAromaofBooks -

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#TLT #ThreeListThursday
Thanks for the tag @dabbe

I scored a 34% - I have heard of many of the movies, I just have not seen them yet -
Batman, Fargo and original and remake of The Fly!

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#HauntedShelf
#FrightClub

@Jadams89 I bit off more than I can chew this season, so I need to step back from this event.
I look forward to seeing all of the posts @willaful @dabbe @LiseWorks @sebrittainclark @Scochrane26 @Gissy @5feet.of.fury - have fun!

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My official #HauntedShelf team #FrightClub #BookSpinBingo - the titles in red I am currently reading.

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 @Jadams89 @willaful @dabbe @LiseWorks @sebrittainclark @Scochrane26 @Gissy @5feet.of.fury

My September wrap up and #BookSpinBingo -

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On the way to Mila's sisters wedding, Mila and husband Ethan get lost and stranded in a deserted village. They stay the night. In the morning Mila wakes up and Ethan has disappeared. Story told from Mila's point of view. It is creepy, wondering what is wrong with the place and if it is haunted. ⬇️

Loose ends from first book are tied up. Kimball is a PI, hired by a former student (Joan) to find out if her husband (Richard) is cheating on her. Multiple POVs, let us understand events from the past, and tell us the story in the present. Lily Kintner makes an appearance. I enjoyed this book as much as the first one. One OMG moment for me! Overall, a very good read!
2/3 #SeriesRead2024 @TheSpineView
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Was not holding my interest. Too slow - I have a feeling I know what really happened between the parents, and Alva will figure it out at some point. Time to move on to a book I look forward to picking up -
#BookSpinBingo - earned a bingo with this bail 😅

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Daphne gets a note with a name and number of days on it - it is how long that relationship will last. Then she gets a note with Jake and no days - is he her long term love? We learn about Daphne, her bff Hugo, her work mates, and family along with past dates as her relationship with Jake progresses. ⬇️

Horowitz and Hawthorne are invited to a literary festival. The wealthy husband and wife sponsoring the event are murdered, they aren't well liked, lots of suspects. I really enjoyed this one, didn't know who did it until the reveal. Loving the relationship between H and H. The specifics of the mystery won't stay with me but the MCs will! Overall, well written, good read.
3/5 #SeriesLove2024 @TheSpineView @Andrew65
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Earning early points for #HauntedShelf

My aspirational, never going to happen , but lets try - October TBR

and some #TLT #ThreeListThursday recommendations
Carrie, It, The Shining - Stephen Kings best!

Lets have some fun team #FrightClub @Jadams89 @willaful @dabbe (thanks for the tag) @LiseWorks @sebrittainclark @Scochrane26

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1. I'll give a shout out to our local museum - the Behringer-Crawford Museum
2. tagged - haven't read it -couldn't think of a book with museum in it that I've read (but there must be one, right??) so I chose one that had a cute cover and sounded like a fun read!
#Two4Tuesday Thanks for the tag @TheSpineView

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Rosie and Chad inherit an apartment in a building that has a lot of tragic deaths associated with it. Rosie is writing a book about it. There are elderly neighbors who are into the occult, Rosie trying to get pregnant, Chad gets his big break - lots of “Rosemary Baby“ vibes (as the author intended) with a haunted house element. Creepy and fast paced. ⬇️ (for why a so/so)
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This is what September looks like for me - #BookSpinBingo -

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#TLT #ThreeListThursday Thanks for the tag @dabbe -

Scored 70% on this one 🎉

My three:
1. The shark (Jaws)
2. Mrs. Danvers (Rebecca)
3. Nurse Ratched (One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest)

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Cassie replies to Fredericks ad for a roommate. He is a vampire who needs help adjusting to the 21st century. Started off cute, silly, fun - then went off the rails. The descriptions of their lust for each other got repetitive, Cassie's lack of self-esteem got tiring, and the arrival of Fredericks mother not necessary to the obvious outcome of this story. Overall, a very low soso.
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1. Gratitude goes a long way in helping me face challenges.
2. Olaf

#Two4Tuesday
Thanks for the tag @TheSpineView -
Consider yourself tagged if you are reading this -

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Here is my September #BookSpinBingo - thx for hosting @TheAromaofBooks 🙂

I did swap out number 13 - originally had Like Mother, Like Mother - and then realized it doesn't come out until the end of October🤦‍♀️

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I really enjoyed both books I read by Ann Patchett (The Dutch House a few months ago) - both were audiobooks with Meryl Streep (Tom Lake) and Tom Hanks (The Dutch House) as narrators, so that did contribute to my enjoyment!

Hope September starting off well for everyone - make a great day 🍂