I really enjoyed this one! I can‘t say too much because I read it for the #LittensLoveRomance group, but YAY! I will definitely read the next book in the series.
#bookspinbingo
#marvellousmarch
I really enjoyed this one! I can‘t say too much because I read it for the #LittensLoveRomance group, but YAY! I will definitely read the next book in the series.
#bookspinbingo
#marvellousmarch
This isn‘t in the database yet, but it‘ll be available on KU on 3/28. It sounds cute and perfect for the #seasonalcozies challenge for April, so I‘m making it my pick!
17 y/o Lizzie wants to work in her father‘s law firm, but first has to prove herself to him. She decides to solve the murder of Bingley‘s brother-in-law, for which Bingley is accused. Along the way, she butts heads with Darcy, who is Bingley‘s counsel. The author took a few liberties that she explains in a note, so it‘s not completely accurate to the era, but the story was so much fun!
#bookspinbingo #readordonate #readaway2024 #marvellousmarch
Last night, I had the privilege of hearing @ChrisBohjalian speak about his new book at my local #indiebookstore, Quail Ridge Books. What made it even better was having my friends and fellow Littens @MallenNC and @Graciouswarriorprincess there too!
This book sounds so good and I can‘t wait to read it!
My goals for #MarvellousMarch are to finish my current reads (the 3 books on the left) and to read the others as well. Want to finish out the month strong! ☘️☘️☘️
This was totally a #blameitonlitsy read! I saw all the love this book was getting so I had to see for myself what all the fuss was about, even though I‘m not much of a fantasy girl. I‘m glad I gave in to the hype because it was a total delight! The world-building was good, Viv is a great MC, and all the supporting characters are endearing.
#bookspinbingo
#pop24 - cozy fantasy book
#24in2024
#readaway2024
Loved it! A spicy romance with plenty of heart. And the audiobook bonus was listening to the Irish accent!
#bookspinbingo
I enjoyed this! In the quiet Irish village of Kilbane, a poker tournament is underway, but is swiftly stalled when the top-ranked player is found dead in a pub. His body was found hanging, so the first impression by all, including the Garda, is suicide. But sharp Siobhan O‘Sullivan, new to the Garda (Irish police) isn‘t so convinced, and thinks it‘s murder. The big twist was one I didn‘t see coming!
#bookspinbingo
#seasonalcozies
Lilah feels stuck in the middle - not deaf enough to identify as deaf, but not hearing enough to meet the expectations of the hearing world. She takes a job as a counselor at a summer camp for the deaf and blind in hopes of becoming fluent in ASL. There she learns many lessons, both about life and her deaf identity. This is a really good look into deaf culture.
#bookspinbingo
#pop24 - book by a deaf or hard of hearing author
A wild ride! In an elite neighborhood, the residents of a cul-de-sac have an annual Memorial Day block party (the timeline spans from one block party to the following year‘s block party) and a murder has been committed. The reader doesn‘t know who the victim is (which I love!) or who among the cast of characters could be a killer. This is very gossip-y and totally rich people behaving very badly, but so entertaining! The last 1/4 is very twisty!
I started this yesterday on International Women‘s Day, which I thought was fitting. I‘ve always thought Ann‘s voice was awesome, and that both she and Nancy were badass! This was a great account of their career - the highs and lows, the sexism in the industry, and their sisterly bond.
#bookspinbingo - free space
#pop24 - autobiography by a woman in rock ‘n‘ roll (this is technically two women, but it still counts 🤪)
This was really cute! Very much When Harry Met Sally meets One Day. Two people meet in college and discover they have the same birthday, Feb. 29, and decide to meet up for a birthday adventure every 4 years. They forge a friendship that stands the test of time and all of life‘s ups and downs, and they discover that timing is everything.
#bookspinbingo
#pop24 - book with “leap” in the title
I read this yesterday in one sitting because it was rainy and gross in NC! This was really cute! I typically don‘t get into the insta-love trope, but for me, it worked here. I liked both MCs, and despite this not being my favorite romance trope, I rooted for them! My only complaint is that this takes place during the off-season, and I would‘ve liked some actual hockey action.
#bookspinbingo
Really enjoyed this reimagining of The Little Mermaid! The story Picks up 5 years after Ariel made her deal with Ursula, and I enjoyed every minute of it, but I‘ve liked all the Twisted Tales I‘ve read so far.
#bookspinbingo - free space
#pop24 - book with at least 3 POVs
#readordonate
#readaway2024
#tbrtarot - blurb starts with “it” (okay, the blurb actually starts with “it‘s” but is that close enough, Cydney?) 😂
Here‘s my #litsycrafters check in - after Thanksgiving I started on the Holiday Armadillo but about mid-December the holiday rush kicked in, so I didn‘t finish it until January. Couldn‘t get a good pic without glare! And since then, I‘ve been on a bookmark kick. They‘re all for me except the Parks and Recreation one…my daughter requested that one!
I can‘t even with this book! I‘m not page 130-something and absolutely nothing is happening. I don‘t give one crap about the MC, Alex. There‘s no backstory and nary a hint about why she lives her life the way that she does. DNFing and moving on!
#bookspinbingo - this was my #bookspin for this month
#24in2024
I‘ve read this book before but this was my first time on audio. It‘s just a brilliant book! A must-read, IMO.
#bookspinbingo - free space
#pop24 - book from an animal‘s POV
Never in the history of #bookspinbingo have I achieved a blacked out board, until now! 🥳
And it may never happen again, so I‘m gonna bask in this glory!
This is my March pick for #seasonalcozies! I don‘t think it‘s set during St. Patrick‘s Day, but it is set in Ireland and at an Irish pub, so close enough, right? I hope! 🤞🏻
This was just okay. I didn‘t really like either MC and for some reason I thought it would be lighter and fluffier than it ended up being.
#bookspinbingo
#20in4
#fabulousfebruary
Finished this one yesterday but didn‘t get a chance to post! This one was just okay for me. I never got invested with either of the MCs and I didn‘t like them a whole lot. And besides the very beginning and the very end, it had nothing to do with Valentine‘s Day, so the title is a bit misleading.
#bookspinbingo
#20in4
#fabulousfebruary
An enjoyable friends-to-lovers romance. I liked both MCs but I wanted to scream at them both “just admit your feelings for each other!”
#bookspinbingo - got another bingo!
#20in4
#fabulousfebruary
I enjoyed this romance with magical realism!
#bookspinbingo - got another bingo!
#pop24 - book with magical realism
#readaway2024
#20in4
#fabulousfebruary
I thought this was pretty cute! An enjoyable and quick read.
#bookspinbingo - got another bingo!
#pop24 - enemies-to-lovers plot
#24in2024
#readaway2024
#20in4
#fabulousfebruary
This may be too ambitious, but my goals for #20in4 #FabulousFebruary are to finish my current read (tagged book) and to read the others start to finish. I‘m going for a blackout on my #bookspinbingo board!
This was one of my most anticipated this month and I was not disappointed! Very cute and sweet romance that does go into some heavy topics (TW for eating disorders and spousal death). My only complaint is that the FMC referred to the male love interest by his whole name for the entire book. 😬 That was cute for about a minute then it was just annoying. And unnecessary. But I really did enjoy it overall!
#bookspinbingo
Read with the #LittensLoveRomance group so I don‘t want to say too much, but I had to go ahead and finish! I‘ve only read one other thing by this author but I‘d definitely check out others. Enjoyed it!
#bookspinbingo - got a 3rd bingo!
I love all the movie references on the cover, and there are many more throughout the book - each chapter begins with a quote from a romcom. And yes, it‘s predictable, but most romcoms are. This one was sweet, like a mix of Pretty in Pink, 10 Things, and Bridget Jones all rolled into one!
#bookspinbingo - free space
#readaway2024
#tbrtarot - has a dedication to mom (it also has a dedication to the author‘s deceased father…hope it still counts)
Finished this yesterday but was too lazy to post. I did enjoy this! I like the forced proximity of a horrible road trip, as well as the seeing the two MCs grow and come together.
#bookspinbingo
#readaway2024
#tbrtarot - has the word “and” in the title
This is was just okay for me. And this just wasn‘t what I expected. There were some funny moments, but I never really connected with either MC. The FMC was abrasive and standoff-ish, while the MMC was kinda boring with little personality. The secondary characters were pretty awesome though!
#bookspinbingo
#24in2024
#readaway2024
I don‘t have a bad thing to say about the whole Heartstopper-verse. I do hate that there‘s only one more volume to come! 😭
#bookspinbingo - got a 2nd bingo with this one!
I loved this book!! It‘s a friends-to-lovers romance but also a second chance at love story too. So good!
#bookspinbingo - got a bingo with this one!
#pop24 - published under a pseudonym
#24in2024
#readordonate
#readaway2024
#tbrtarot - author‘s first name sbegins with C
A steamy friends-to-lovers romance! I really liked both MCs! And the cover ain‘t bad either 🔥
#bookspinbingo
Cute story! I enjoyed all 6 of the stories in this series…glad I read them!
Ali Hazelwood is one of my favorite authors and I will read anything she writes. This is her YA debut set in the world of chess, and I was not disappointed - I blew through this book in one sitting!
#bookspinbingo
#pop24 - book recommended by a librarian
#24in2024
#readaway2024
#tbrtarot - begins with a prologue
The Kiss Quotient is one of my favorite romances ever, and this one did not disappoint either! I felt so much for Anna as she tried to navigate her struggles, and Quan was her perfect counterpart. And he‘s totally swoonworthy! And Michael and Stella from TKQ make appearances!
#bookspinbingo
#pop24 - book with a neurodivergent MC
Roman Holiday vibes in this one…loved it!
#bookspinbingo - free space
Pretty cool mystery with a nice twist that I didn‘t see coming! I could‘ve used a little more Valentine festiveness, though. There was some, but not enough, IMO.
#bookspinbingo - this was my #bookspin for this month!
#seasonalcozies
I really enjoyed this reimagining of Cinderella‘s life! But I have enjoyed all the books I‘ve read so far in this series.
#bookspinbingo
#readordonate
#readaway2024