I'm currently writing my first official book review after almost a year of radio silence. I want to get more into Litsy, Tumblr (booklr), and Instagram (bookstagram). Currently, Instagram is my main book blog platform. Do you guys have any ideas on how I can utilize all three in posting my review?

Almost two months in and I'm still reading this beast of a book. It's a fantastic book so far but I always take a long time to finish Stephen King books. I've been able to read other books though so there's that!

I bought this beauty yesterday ❤️

I have to finish Britt-Marie Was Here by Frederik Backman and The Stand by Stephen King before I can start Obsidio but I cannot wait!

#gettingtoknowyou from @Tiffy_Reads

1. Green 💚
2. Fall 🍂
3. Horror/Thriller 🔪
4. Reading 📖
5. Halos 🍊
6. Iced Tea ☕️
7. My iPad 📱
8. I tag anyone who wants to do this ☺️

I almost spoiled a part of this book for one of my Starbucks customers! I would have cried but my epic acting skills made him believe that I was just joking.

Although I don't support the negativity towards sharks, I enjoyed this book. I have a fear of deep water and this fed off of that, making me feel nervous. Things didn't feel wrapped up and the characters seemed randomly placed. I definitely want to watch the movie as well and compare.

Hello friends,

I finally finished A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket and it was SO GOOD! I started reading it when I was in elementary school but never finished it. I started the series in January as a part of my bookclub‘s “Firsts” challenge as my first series of the year. The books were a little repetitive but I enjoyed most of the characters and the author‘s way of writing. If you haven‘t read this series then I recommend you do.

1. I pretty much read anywhere but I enjoy laying down on my bed while reading the most.
2. Bookmark but if I lose that, random items.
3. I‘d have to finish the paragraph but I can just stop reading before the end of a chapter.
4. Both.
5. Classical music and TV, if it‘s something I‘m not really into.
6. One book at a time.
7. EVERYWHERE!
8. Silently.
9. No way!
10. Breaking spines, sadly.
11. NO!
12. Everyone 😊

#litsylovelist

1. Cashier and Barista
2. Reading and Coloring
3. DOG
4. Green
5. White Cheddar Popcorn
6. Juice and Water
7. Succulents
8. FALL
9. Harry Potter

@hermyknee

Van Gogh: The Life by Steven Naifeh was captivating, detailed, and emotional. The author was able to chronicle the tragic life and death of Vincent Van Gogh in a way the evoked strong emotions and the ability to envision scenes from his life. Van Gogh‘s life was filled with grief and mental illness that no one understood and condemned him for. I also enjoyed the discussion at the end of the novel where they debated suicide vs accidental death.

The Romanovs were the ruling dynasty of Russia for over 300 years. The Romanovs by Montefiore discusses the rise, the scandals, the successes, the failures, and the fall of the powerful dynasty in an interesting and captivating way. I have always been obsessed with the Romanovs (esp. the last imperial family) so I really enjoyed this book. I gave it five stars on Goodreads! ✨

I'm on a bowling league with my dad at the bar he frequents. While he socializes, I read. ✨

Why is it taking me so long to get through this book?! I wanted to finish this book before the month ended but I don't think that's gonna happen. I'm less than 100 pages in. I have a lot of other books that I want to read too that will be due to the library soon. Should I DNF this book? Or keep working at it? Maybe tomorrow I can get a good chunk read. I work both jobs today so idk if I'll get a lot of reading done, sadly.

I like BIG BOOKS and I cannot lie!

I just finished The Dead Girls of Hysteria Hall by Katie Alender! Honestly, I loved this book! Sure, the main character had some YA characteristics that I didn't like but it didn't overwhelm the book nor majorly influence my opinion. The characters were pretty cool... I wish some of the side characters had more development, same with the history of the institution.

I gave this book 4.5 stars out of 5. I recommend this book!

UPDATE:

I am still on the first book of my October challenge. I'm a little disappointed because I was hoping to, at least, be on the second book of my challenge. I've just been working a lot and going to bed early. Oh well, what can ya do?

I'm really getting into this book though! I'm not a fan of YA characters and Delia exhibits some of those characteristics that I don't like but that doesn't take too much away from the book.

Happy reading!

Two of my favorite things: books and food that's not good for me.

Book 1 of my reading challenge. So far so good. There are a few things that might be an issue for me but I'm only a few pages in so we will see.

Happy reading! ✨

October's Goodreads bookclub challenge is Halloween-themed, of course!

My books were chosen by another member of my bookclub:

1. Pick an orange book: The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough
Alternative to above, 3. Pick a book about killer animals: Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton
7. Pick a book about a ghost - The Dead Girls of Hysteria Hall by Katie Alender
10. Pick a thriller - Into the Darkest Corner by Elizabeth Haynes

Happy reading!

Animal Crossing has been my life for the past few weeks but it's time to get back to reading. It's about time too. I skipped the past two challenges of my book club in favor of free reading and then stopped reading but I'm excited to jump back in. I'll be posting an October book goal post later this evening! 🎃👻🍂

Happy reading, folks! ✨

I gave The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas five (5) stars out of five (5). Let me start by saying: I am white. I do not understand what it is like to face racism and oppression. I cannot relate to the people in this book because I do not face the injustices that they face on a daily basis. With that said, I found this book very eye opening. This book is so relevant and should be required reading. I recommend this book forever and always. Please read

I gave Final Girls by Riley Sager three (3) stars out of five (5). I had high hopes for this book and I was slightly disappointed. It had a slow start and the ending was a bit of a let down. I'm not too sure what else to say about the book. Too much hype for this book. Toward the end of the book, it got interesting. But, sadly, before and after were a let down.

I gave Beartown by Fredrik Backman four (4) stars out of five (5). TRIGGER WARNING: RAPE AND THOUGHTS OF SUICIDE. This book deals with some difficult topics. The book had a slow beginning which put me off a little but overall, I enjoyed this book. The emotions were running high from happiness to anger to sadness and to utter disbelief. Backman has blown me away once again. I recommend this book!

I read part 1 and part 2 of Under the Dome by Stephen King separately but overall, I gave the book five (5) stars out of five (5). Stephen King is a genius and this book proves it. I loved the characters, the plot, and every little moment of the book. I cannot think of one thing I didn't like. I definitely recommend this book. I think I would recommend any Stephen King book, honestly!

Another #bookishwouldyourather!

1. I love the library but I really enjoy the atmosphere of a cafe.
2. Fictional character. Just think of all the adventures!
3. Always cry a bit. Nothing better than a book that gets you all emotional!
4. Ew. I'll choose the 1,000+ pages. I'll suffer but at least I'll have you guys to run to!
5. Always read the blurb! This wasn't even a hard decision haha

I love these so much lol thanks @Kalalalatja ☺️

I gave One of Us is Lying by Karen M. McManus four (4) stars out of five (5). I love how this book is a mix of the Breakfast Club and PLL but also uniquely its own. The book presented a very good mystery. Who killed Simon? One drawback was that I was able to guess who the killer was halfway through the book but luckily, there was more than met the eye! Police work wasn't great, possibly illegal. Overall, the book was amazing and I recommend it!

Yes. Yes. YES! I gave The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood five (5) stars out of five (5). I really enjoyed this book and Atwood's perspective on society! Now I fully understand why this novel made such a huge splash in mass media and politics recently. I especially enjoyed the openness of the ending. I highly recommend this I book! I'm hoping to start the Hulu series too.

August books! 📚✨

What are you guys reading this month?

Reading goals for August 2017:

1. Finish Under the Dome by Stephen King
2. The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
3. Beartown by Fredrik Backman
4. The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
5. One of Us is Lying by Karen M. McManus

I'm hoping to read these books by the 15th because that's when they're all due back to the library. I don't know what the books for the last half of August will be but I'll keep you posted. Look out of a pic 🤗📚

I have See Me by Nicholas Sparks five (5) stars out of five (5). I LOVE NICHOLAS SPARKS. This book was supposed to be for the challenge category: genre I like the least. While I like romance the least, I am a huge fan of Nicholas Sparks. Overall, the book was great. Colin made some stupid decisions but I'll forgive him for it. I highly recommend this book.

I gave Journey to Munich by Jacqueline Winspear three (3) stars out of five (5). I listened to the audiobook version of the book and I do not believe that this hindered the book in any way. However, I do not believe this book is intended as a stand-alone book. I feel that the reader needs more exposure to Maisie Dobbs in order to get real enjoyment and understanding from this book because the book felt anticlimactic most of the time.

I deviated a little from my July challenge but I gave Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo four (4) stars out of five (5). It was really slow at work the other day so I decided to read a book. I enjoyed this book because I enjoy cleaning my house and keeping things tidy. However, the way she speaks about tidying and the inanimate objects is a little strange. This could be due to different cultures so I'm not judging too much.

I gave The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson three (3) stars out of five (5) stars. I think I had higher expectations of the book before reading it and once I did read the book, it didn't live up to those expectations. Regardless, I enjoyed the topic of good and evil. I do not think I would recommend this book, honestly. I feel as though reading the book is more of an expectation.

Up next is my first audiobook!

I gave Notes from No Man's Land by Eula Biss five (5) stars out of five (5). I found her approach towards racial issues in America unique due to her diverse background. These essays address issues that are still relevant in today's society. I completely devoured this book and I highly recommend it.

Up next is Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. I thought the story would be longer due to the size of my library book but turns out another story was included.

"'I couldn't get to the house,' he remarked.
'Neither could anybody else.'
'Go on!' He started. 'Why, my God! they used to go there by the hundreds'" (175).

I gave The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald four (4) stars out of five (5). I really enjoyed this book and wish that I had read it in college. I wish that I had more to say on this book but I feel as though I could not do it justice without completely understanding.

Feel free to discuss!

I gave The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne four (4) out of five (5) stars. Overall, this book chronicled the life of Hester Prynne, a woman publicly shamed for adultery and forced to where the letter 'A' on her bosom for all her days. The writing style did not hinder my ability to read this book nor did it stop me from enjoying the story. I was shocked to see that the majority of the reviews on Goodreads were negative. I recommend this book.

Here's another one! Thanks, @Kalalalatja ☺️

1. White wine with my books, please!
2. First page. Covers can be deceiving.
3. Beach. More sunshine ☀️
4. If I had to choose, only fantasy novels.
5. Mr. Darcy/Elizabeth Bennet over everyone! ❤

#bookishwouldyourather

Book 1 of my July Book Challenge. The run-on sentences are making this a difficult read so far but I'm sure I'll get the hang of it soon enough.

What are you guys reading this month?

I gave this book four (4) stars out of five (5). I love a good mystery book and this book did not disappoint. I had a problem with the main character's choices concerning her own legal issues and other issues. The ending wasn't that satisfactory. I would have enjoyed knowing the resulting effect on the community and how it impacted the main characters. Regardless, I liked this book and I would recommend it to people.

I still haven't started the books for my July challenge because I'm stuck on this book. It's a good book but it's taking forever to get through due to work and other commitments....

July Bookclub books!

1. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
2. The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne
3. See Me by Nicholas Sparks
4. The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson
5. Under the Dome by Stephen King (EDIT: I spelled his first name wrong! Don't hate me!)
6. Notes from No Man's Land by Eula Biss
7. Journey to Munich by Jacqueline Winspear (audiobook)

What are you guys reading this month?

If you're looking for a quick read, this is the book for you. While I found a most of the short stories interesting, some were very odd. I don't think I would read this again, hence the so-so, but the quirky and sometimes creepy short stories are a great way to pass the time.

I found this book to be quite interesting and informative. Books that discuss mental illness and their position in society always fascinate me. Adam provides a lot of facts as well as his own personal perspective. I highly recommend this book.

Here's another one! I don't know why but I really enjoy these. Thanks, @maich ☺️

1. Cleveland, OH!
2. Oh no! I have so many! Hmmmm, I would have to say Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.
3. Once again, Harry Potter!
4. How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
5. Supernatural!
6. Pentatonix.
7. Green.
8. Of book? Probably mystery or thriller.
9. Giant Eagle.
10. My baby Nala! 🐶

#MeetTheLittens

So, I'm thinking of getting a Kindle Voyage. I looked through other options, briefly, but I'm hooked on the Voyage. What do you guys think? Good idea or no? Any other e-reader suggestions?

#ereader #kindlevoyage #kindle

I saw this floating around and decided to try it as a way for people to get to know me since I'm new here.

Thanks, @saguarosally !

1. Cleveland, OH.
2. I saw people talking about it a lot on Tumblr so I decided to join and see what it was about!
3. Pride and Prejudice (2005)! Best. Version. Ever!
4. Sadly, no.

Well, that's it!
#welcomelitten

11/22/63 by Stephen King was amazing! Sure, it took me ages to read but that was through no fault of King or his novel. At some points, I felt disconnected from the characters but overall, Epping/Amberson was a great character as were the others. This book explores time-travel, the Butterfly Effect, JFK conspiracy theories, and time differences in a way that is thought-provoking and interesting. Once again, Stephen King has created a masterpiece.

"When all else fails, give up and go to the library."