The second book of comedian/ actress Laura Clery in which she discusses the turn her life has taken now that she is a mother. From accidental activism concerning public breastfeeding, her continued life of sobriety and more stories of when she was an addict, to her recent diagnosis of ADHD as well as the diagnosis of both her husband's and son's autism, nothing is off limits.
#nonfiction2022 @Riveted_Reader_Melissa

The life up to this point of musician/ actor Will Smith. I learned a lot of things I never knew.
#nonfiction2022 @Riveted_Reader_Melissa #pantone2022colorchallenge @Clwojick

A guide to only giving a f*ck about the things that truly matter to you, and ignoring those that don't, thus living a better life.
#nonfiction2022 @Riveted_Reader_Melissa #pantone2022colorchallenge @Clwojick

I was aware of the existence of this book, but knew nothing of the subject matter. It is a story of WWII told through the eyes of a naive 9 year old German boy. I knew immediately where his family relocated and what his father did. The ending broke my heart. I saw it coming as soon but hoped it wouldn't end the way it did. Very good book.
April #authoramonth @Soubhiville

Very information about protecting and preserving ancient manuscripts in Mali during the occupation by Al-Queda. It gives a lot if background about Al-Queda forces in Northern Africa as well.
#booked2022 #writtenbyjournalist @Cinfhen @BarbaraTheBibliophage @4thhouseontheleft #readingafrica2022 #mali @Librarybelle #pantone2022colorchallenge @Clwojick

March #authoramonth @Soubhiville #booked2022 #setinChina @Cinfhen @BarbaraTheBibliophage @4thhouseontheleft #pantone2022colorchallenge @Clwojick

May's list for #bookspin #doublespin #bookspinbingo @TheAromaofBooks

I totally forgot to post this until the tag from @TheAromaofBooks of books came through. Here is my #bookspin #doublespin #bookspinbingo list!

#bookspin #doublespin #bookspinbingo for March. @TheAromaofBooks

Once again, we are taken look into the life of a Starfield loving, book loving girl. When Rosie accidentally ruins a book, she ends up paying it off by organizing the massive library. Supposed to be helping her is Vance, who just happens to play the villain in the Starfield movies. He's also the mystery guy from a convention a few months back. Will they get along and find love?? This is a Beauty and the Beast retelling and I enjoyed it.

I read 2 books by Maya Angelou for #authoramonth. Celebrations was poems that were a part of celebrations such as a presidential inauguration. This was actually my first time reading Caged Bird. I had no idea it was autobiographical, and thinking of what she endured in her young life breaks my heart. It makes her journey to success so much more impressive. I'm so glad I finally read it. @Soubhiville

My #bookspin #bookspinbingo list. @TheAromaofBooks

Featuring poems on many topics. I think my favorite one was called Hands of Trees. I listened to this on audio and discovered that for me, I should read poetry, not listen to it. I think I lost some of it when reading.
#pantone2022colorchallenge #aestheticallymatched @Clwojick #authoramonth @Soubhiville

I have never seen any of the shows she has done with regard to Scientology, so I went into this knowing very little about it. Wow is it problematic. It does make me want to know more in the watching a train wreck sort of way. I'm glad she was able to leave, but sad for the friends she lost because of it's principles.
#booked2022 @Cinfhen @BarbaraTheBibliophage @4thhouseontheleft #nonfiction2022 @Riveted_Reader_Melissa

I really enjoyed this memoir by Arngrim who played Nellie Olsen on Little House. Although parts of it were uncomfortable, TW: child abuse/rape, she is a strong person. I enjoyed listening to her stories of times on Little House and with various cast members. I admire her work with activism such as AIDS, especially since it was a time of misinformation, and how she managed to endure pure hatred just because she was Nellie.

My #bookspinbingo board for January. #bookspin book is The Secret of Clouds and my #doublespin is Where I Lost Her.
@TheAromaofBooks

I managed to complete 11 prompts and get 1 bingo for #averymerrybingo. Thanks for hosting @Jadams1776

So the last week of #wintergames2021 turned put to be my best week. Week 5 total is 7,684.30. My overall total is 19, 574.10. I really enjoyed this year's Winter Games, though I didn't participate as much as I intended. Thanks so much to our hosts!
#mistletoemaniacs @Clwojick

I gave up last year. The past few years I have been out of sorts to say the least. The pandemic didn't help when it reared it's ugly head. This year I'm determined to be optimistic, to better accept the #BFC philosophy that life happens.
Book goal: 5 books
Fitness goal: This month I'm working on putting things to rights in my aparetment. Doing so will take a lot of stress and the feeling of being overwhelmed away.
#BFC2022 @wanderinglynn

First #bookspin #bookspinbingo of the year! @TheAromaofBooks

This arrived in the mail the other day! Thank you so much @coffees and @rsteve388 and thank you for all your hard work hosting #nonfictionnovember !

This was a reread for me, it has been many years. I didn't fully remember what happened until I started reading it, but quickly did so, and it allowed me to see the clues that I might have missed the first time.
#wintergames2021 #mistletoemaniacs @Clwojick

My #wintergames2021 total for week 4 is 3321.80
#mistletoemaniacs @Clwojick

Another beautifully illustrated book from Maia Toll discussing different crystals. It provides some info and simple rituals and reflections to practice.
#wintergames2021 #mistletoemaniacs @Clwojick #averymerryreadathon @TheSpineView #wintercosy @PuddleJumper #booked2021 @Cinfhen @BarbaraTheBibliophage @4thhouseontheleft #wrapitupreadathon @keys_on_fire

I really liked this book. It was a sweet holiday romance. I liked how the author wrote herself into the main character and I enjoyed learning more about Jewish faith and Hanukkah.
#wintergames2021 #mistletoemaniacs @Clwojick

@Jadams1776 Thank you so much for my #jolabokaflodswap package. I'm currently teaching my niece this Icelandic tradition before we head to bed. As always, thank you to our wonderful host, @MaleficentBookDragon !

@carlthecattt Takara this bookmark is amazing! Did you make it? I absolutely love it. The stickers are great too. This is a wonderful #litsylovewinterswap. Thank you so much! And thank you to out hosts, @Bookgoil and @rsteve388 !

@carlthecattt , I just wanted to let you know that I goofed when writing dates down for the #litsylovewinterswap. I thought the send date was the 15th which was very wrong. It was supposed to be delivered today, but tracking just has it moving to the next facility on track for delivery. We aren't too far from each other. Anyways, I'm so sorry that you are getting it late. My fingers are crossed that it shows up tomorrow. Again I'm so sorry.

My #wintergames2021 total for week 3 is 5,129.50.
#mistletoemaniacs @Clwojick

Debra thank you soooo much for my #wintersolsticeswap package! I've been wanting to read these books for some time. I love the votive holders, the tea smells lovely, and the Santa Claus. It is just the style of Santa I like and it has a fox which is my favorite animal. Thank you very much. A very happy Solstice and holidays to you and our wonderful hosts.
@Kdgordon88 @sprainedbrain @Chrissyreadit

The Meg Langslow series is my favorite cozy mystery series and this latest one is another pick. A famous painter has taken up residence in Meg's library while he paints birds for a book that Meg's grandfather is writing. He is a completely unlikable guy who has several enemies, so of course he is the victim. I love the antics of Meg's large, crazy family and the humor. #wintergames2021 #mistletoemaniacs @Clwojick #WGwordsearch

I really enjoyed this book. Taking place in Edinburgh, we have Carmen, who is floundering and insecure when compared to her perfect, successful sister Sofia,helping try to turn a profit at a struggling bookstore.We get to explore the rivalry between them as Carmen stays with Sofia. Throw in Mr. McCredie, Sofia's children, a holistic nanny, and a couple of love interests for Carmen and we have a nice little holiday story.

@Clwojick I just wanted to let you know that I will get my #wintergames total to you after I get home from work. I forgot to bring my bujo and have no idea what the point total is off the top of my head.

I must say, I'm enjoying this popn'knowledge edition of Home Alone.
#mistletoemaniacs #wintergames2021 #christmasmoviebingo @clwojick

My TBR for #wintergames2021 and for #bookspinbingo. #mistletoemaniacs @Clwojick @TheAromaofBooks

Arrived home from visiting my parents to see that my #wintersolsticeswap had been delivered. The Amazon package sent separately has also arrived. I'm hoping to get my package sent this week. Unfortunately one of the books I ordered is apparently lost in the mail. I'm going shopping tomorrow for a replacement.
@Kdgordon88 @sprainedbrain @Chrissyreadit

1. I plan to read the tagged, plus I'll be listening to something when driving places.
2. Mashed potatoes
#Two4Tuesday @TheSpineView

I came across this in Libby while scrolling nonfiction audios. I knew nothing of her other than she is married to Nick Jonas. She was a Miss India and Miss World. An actress. An ambassador for Unicef. A film director with her own company. Through her actions she tries to change things such as India's view on women and beauty. I learned many interesting things about Indian culture, like the many traditional things associated with weddings. ⬇️

Finished 3 books this week for #nfn21
Dream More was a short book in which Dolly expounds on her thoughts of the pillars of her Imagination Library foundation.
The Time of My Life is a memoir.
The tagged is about the effect of psychedelic drugs on the mind and ultimately how a user views life. The author is an immersive journalist who did take a few psychedelic journies and discussing history of the drugs, studies, etc. @rsteve388 @coffees

#nfn21 Started this audiobook while on a road trip for a work workshop. #TIL that Patrick Swayze was a professional ballet dancer. He had just gained the position of principal dancer for a tour and would be doing shows with Mikhail Baryshnikov when he stopped. A knee injury from high-school was just too much to deal with on a daily basis.
@rsteve388 @coffees

1. Not bad. I saw some progress in some things I've been working on and successfully hosted a sleepover for my niblings.

2. A couple of shows/ concerts, a work workshop next week, spending time with family over the holiday, more college football

3. That I'm sleeping better.

#thoughtfulthursday @MoonWitch94

Day 4: #nfn21 Today's podcast was about primatology, the study of primates. There was quite a bit on this subject that I did know given my field, but plenty that I didn't. #TIL that chimps will fight it all out and then be friends a few hours later. They will often use a sort of trust exercise like putting their hand into the others mouth, sort of saying 'are we good now?' Then they will start grooming each other.
@rsteve388 @coffees

Forgot to post yesterday for #nfn21. My coworker recommended this podcast to me and I finally started it yesterday. Most of my podcast posts will be from this series. The first episode was about volcanology. #TIL that volcanos can breathe and that the last eruption of Mt. St. Helen's was triggered by a landslide. 10 pts.
@rsteve388 @coffees

1. The Baby-sitters Club
2. Rainy
3. Working in the warm building at work. It is a start below freezing day

#WondrousWednesday @Eggs

Thank you sooo much @DanaManiac for my #basicwitchswap box! I'm really looking forward to trying out thrme runes and enjoying the treats. The candles smell lovely. Thanks again!
Thanks to @sprainedbrain and @mklong for hosting!

Wow! @alexus_sb you have put together such a wonderful #hauntedhallowswap box. Thank you sooo much, I feel really spoiled. The books are great and the goodies look so yummy! And don't worry about what you thought might offend, I'm totally not offended and really excited to peruse them. I'm sorry it took me so long to post. I worked yesterday and then hosted my nibbling for a sleepover.
Thank you @wanderinglynn for hosting!

My #hauntedhallowswap package arrived today! I don't know who it is from though.
@wanderinglynn

My #basicwitchswap package arrived today! @sprainedbrain @mklong
@DanaManiac yours should be arriving Monday.

My packages for #basicwitchswap and #hauntedhallowswap were dropped off at the post office yesterday. They should reach their recipients on Monday.
@wanderinglynn @mklong @sprainedbrain

@Bookgoil Kristen we got each other the same socks! Lol. I love everything, thank you so much. The books look great and so does the tea and popcorn. The tote is fabulous, Agatha Christie is one if my favorite authors! Thank you thank you! Happy Fall!
#litsylovefallswap @rsteve388