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Likewise , 3 days ago to random

Hashtag Sky.
#photography

sarahmatthews , 5 days ago to bookstodon group

Ooh exciting news! I loved Olive Kitteridge, The Burgess Boys and My Name is Lucy Barton and this new one sounds like they’re all coming together, what a treat! New Elizabeth Strout out in September #bookstodon @bookstodon https://app.thestorygraph.com/books/b7bd5236-9356-4df8-aa6c-f3804f00defe

kimlockhartga , 1 month ago to bookstodon group

@bookstodon Blackstone Publishing is really putting out some good work of late. I recently picked up Lilith, by Eric Rickstad, and was pleasantly surprised by the strength of the writing and the fearlessness of the highly topical plot.

Likewise , 1 month ago to random

Coffee rings
&
faerie wings.

What are you reading this week?
#books #photography #coffee

Likewise , 1 month ago to random

For some
things there
are no wrong
seasons.

Mary Oliver
#photography #bloomscrolling

Likewise , 2 months ago to random

A cat & a couple
of penguins walk
into a bar…
#caturday #photography #books

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#silentsunday #bloomscrolling

kimlockhartga , 2 months ago to bookstodon group

@bookstodon reader rant:

I'm seriously considering leaving NetGalley. I can keep up with publishing dates, but the archive dates are incredibly random, up to even a month before the book even actually publishes. The kindle format books generally give you some grace time, but the graphic novel publishers are particularly bad about doing this. I don't understand what advantage any publisher could possibly gain by playing "keep away" with their readers, like "Ha ha! You're locked out of reading the book we wanted you to review." Wut?

Likewise , 3 months ago to bookstodon group

Hell, at twenty, he’d been ready to junk everything and start over too. But now, at sixty, he was less willing to throw things away that could be patched together and kept running for a few more months. He wanted to keep going forward, not stop and turn around and analyze the validity of decisions made and courses charted long ago.

• Richard Russo, Nobody's Fool

• One of the books I’m in the middle of-& Russo, as previously mentioned, is such an outstanding writer.
  #amreading #photography #fediverse @bookstodon

Likewise , 3 months ago to bookstodon group

Not a beach read,
but one of my most
favorite reads.
#books #fiction #fediverse #photography @bookstodon

Likewise , 3 months ago to bookstodon group

Short Stories.

Love ‘em, hate ‘em, somewhere in the middle?

Years ago one of my dear friends (who is a huge bookworm) and I were talking. She told me she hated short stories. I can’t remember why or if she even told me a reason. This conversation has stuck with me, because I struggle with them- why? I have no idea. I have tried different tactics to overcome this. I am s l o w l y reading one now, but I don’t gravitate toward it (not the one pictured, but it’s one I really want to read if I can ever get there).

I’d love to hear your thoughts.
#books #photography #fediverse #shortstories @bookstodon

kimlockhartga , 3 months ago to bookstodon group

@bookstodon I just reviewed AFTER ANNIE, by Anna Quindlen. It's quite the heart-tugging story. The author does a great job with characters, setting, and narrative. This was my first time reading this author, and it will not be my last. Full review (shorter than usual, for me, anyway, because I didn't want to give away any plot points or twists, of which there are many.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5837755457

Likewise , 3 months ago to bookstodon group

Flying through the second Gwendy book. I highly recommend them if you want something to change things up. Just go into them blind, start with Gwendy’s Button Box.
#amreading #fediverse #kindle @bookstodon

Likewise , 3 months ago to bookstodon group

As good a day as any for a reckoning.
#caturday #CatsOfMastodon #photography
@bookstodon

Likewise , 3 months ago to bookstodon group

Cover girls.

I love discovering different-covered book editions. I had no idea the flowered cover of Lisey’s Story by Stephen King existed until I happened upon it recently. In fact, I didn’t know what book it even was because the title is not on the front & this is not a dust cover. The edition I have owned for years is the one on the right with the shovel.

Book art is sometimes just a little bit magical.
#books #stephenking #photography @bookstodon

One of the more known covers of Lisey’s Story by Stephen King that features a shovel on the cover. Also pictured is Lars (snake), who is wrapped around the handle of a shovel.

Likewise , 3 months ago to bookstodon group

Weekend nostalgia?

Always ❤️

#photography #cat #fediverse @bookstodon

Likewise , 3 months ago to bookstodon group

Your tail is fine, stop being dramatic.
#caturday #CatsOfMastodon #photography @bookstodon

Likewise , 4 months ago to bookstodon group

Nobody has ever measured, not even poets, how much the heart can hold.

• Zelda Fitzgerald
  Happy Valentine’s 🩷
  #photography #books #love #ValentinesDay @bookstodon

Likewise , 4 months ago to bookstodon group

A smidge shy of 19, but she has some claws.

I struggle with short stories, & I don’t know why. I’m about halfway through this slim collection & I will say they are s t r a n g e , so I’d definitely recommend, b/c I like strange & creepy stories. I’ve yet to read her debut, Tender is the Flesh, but based on this one, I’d like to. #Mondog #photography #fediverse #amreading @bookstodon

Likewise , 4 months ago to bookstodon group

We’ve talked about not finishing books, which I have no problem doing. There are some books, that I know I will give another shot at some point. This is one such book. I’m thinking I stopped b/c something else grabbed my attention or was more pressing (ie. library book, etc-which is actually a poor excuse b/c I always have library books in).

1. Has anyone read this?
2. Do you have a book you DNF, but came back to later on?
   #books #wine #fediverse #photography @bookstodon

Likewise , 4 months ago to bookstodon group

Neighborhood
Watch.
#caturday #CatsOfMastodon #photography @bookstodon

Likewise , 4 months ago to bookstodon group

I’m an edition snob.

Not fancy ones, just certain ones. These tiny Agathas are one such edition, & today I added two more to the stack.
#books #photography #agathachristie @bookstodon

Likewise , 4 months ago to bookstodon group

Slow
waltz
to
Friday

*I found this cute little gem last week. I believe it falls under the cozy mystery genre, which I’m slowly being drawn to.
#art #photography #fediverse @bookstodon

Likewise , 4 months ago to bookstodon group

Come on, big guy. Let's go for a ride. Let's cruise.

• Stephen King, Christine

• My youngest goes for his driving permit test this afternoon 🤞
  #books #kids #photography @bookstodon

Likewise , 4 months ago to bookstodon group

Books have
never hurt anyone.

Snooping into other
people’s stuff, well?
#books #photography #fediverse @bookstodon

Likewise , 4 months ago to bookstodon group

I have been sometimes way too attracted by my own villains because in a way they seem to hold the secret to the heart of the narrative.

• Peter Straub
  *A current read & my second by Peter Straub, & for the record, I really like villains, too. #books #fediverse #photography #wine @bookstodon

Likewise , 4 months ago to bookstodon group

3 people in my bookclub really enjoy reading erotica. To each their own, it’s simply not my thing. My question, & I don’t want to come across as condescending, are there any books of this genre that are well-written? I get there will be a lot of gratuitous stuff, but is that all there is to these books? Years ago, another bookclub I was in read the 1st book in the Sleeping Beauty series by Anne Rice (she wrote these under a different name) & I couldn’t finish it, I thought it was ridiculous.

Any insight?
#books #bookclub #fediverse #erotica @bookstodon

Likewise , 4 months ago to bookstodon group

Hooked.
#photography #fediverse @bookstodon

Likewise , 4 months ago to bookstodon group

Your paw & giant body are in the way of my books. Please move.
#caturday #CatsOfMastodon #books #photography @bookstodon

Likewise , 4 months ago to bookstodon group

Friday, *books, & wine.

It never gets old.

• a few books I’d like to get to this year.
  #books #wine #photography #fediverse @bookstodon

Likewise , 4 months ago to bookstodon group

My stories are never quite good enough.

• Anne Tyler

Actually, her stories are rather amazing.

Last night I shared that Richard Russo is a favorite of mine, Anne Tyler is another. I’ve been reading her books for over twenty years. She writes similar stories to Russo in that she captures the nuance of daily life and relationships incredibly well.
#books #photography #kindle @bookstodon

Likewise , 4 months ago to bookstodon group

I was convinced that there was more going on here than a simple case of vegetarianism.

• Han Kang

Such an interesting book. Translated from Korean, this slim novel is one that’s stuck with me. Not necessarily because of the underlying message, but rather because it’s strange. This author has 2 others, Human Acts & Greek Lessons, which I plan to read.
#books #photography #fiction @bookstodon

Likewise , 4 months ago to bookstodon group

Guess what makes a good book?

Good writing & a story you’re interested in. A novel idea, I know, but in this day & age we are all but told who & what we should be reading. Don’t listen, read what & who you enjoy.

Below are a stack of books by Richard Russo, who I think is an incredible writer. You may totally disagree & that’s 100% alright with me.
#books #photography #read #booktoot @bookstodon

Likewise , 4 months ago to bookstodon group

Friday night
white-&
red.

I read and really enjoyed Chasing the Boogeyman last year, so when the second book was in from the library, I jumped on it!
#amreading #wine #photography #snow @bookstodon

Likewise , 5 months ago to bookstodon group

Dear Bookworms,

What’s the first book you’ve finished in 2024?

This is mine: Looking Glass Sound by Catriona Ward
#books #read #fiction #2024 @bookstodon

Likewise , 5 months ago to bookstodon group

Home early
for the
win.
#photography #amreading #snowday @bookstodon

Likewise , 5 months ago to bookstodon group

Cozy mysteries?

I’ve read & enjoyed Still Life by Louise Penny, does that count? I recently found this book, The Thursday Murder Club & it was called a ‘cozy mystery.’ Do you all have any recommendations, do you like this genre or am I’m just 100 years old?
#books #wine #photography #amreading @bookstodon

Likewise , 5 months ago to bookstodon group

From time to time I will read a series, but when I do, it’s not back to back. The Lonesome Dove quartet is one such series. I’ve decided to read them in chronological order, rather than the order they were written. I’ve read Dead Man’s Walk & Comanche Moon. Up next: Lonesome Dove. I’m not sure when I will start, sometime this year I think, especially since I received this beautiful edition (that I have been eyeing for sometime).

Do you read book series, if so, what’s a favorite? #books #photography #read @bookstodon

Likewise , 6 months ago to bookstodon group

In case anyone is wondering if there is any engagement on here— this is the list of every book recommended after I asked if you’d share one book you enjoyed this year. You can scroll underneath the original post to see these, but I think seeing them all together shows the true awesomeness of the people on here.

Thanks for being pretty darn great ❤️
#books #read #fediverse #booktoot @bookstodon

A continuation of the handwritten list of all the books recommended.

Likewise , 8 months ago to bookstodon group

I ❤️ seeing all kinds of book, art, & photography posts. If this describes your acct. please introduce yourself.

If you ❤️ seeing & posting ad nauseum, news, politics, & stuff of that nature, keep on scrolling, as you will never see that on this acct. Please & thank you. #books #art #photography #introduction @bookstodon