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I see that it’s World Book Day . . .

Ever wonder who comes up with these? Sounds like a fun job! If I did it, though, every day would be Eat Chocolate, Read, and Hug Your Dog/Cat Day.

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Do any of you collect Macmillan Collector’s Libr

Do any of you collect Macmillan Collector’s Library?

I don’t have many, but I love these little books. I like to pick them up on trips.

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A pretty stack for the weekend. #stacksaturday #b

A pretty stack for the weekend.

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Evening in the library. I love my physical books

Evening in the library.

I love my physical books, but my aging eyes definitely appreciate a kindle for nighttime reading. 🤓

When you read at night, do you have a book light or an e-reader?

This pic’s for you, @carrigrimes ! 💕

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YA: yea or nay? I’m not a fan. I guess I’m ju

YA: yea or nay?

I’m not a fan. I guess I’m just too old. I love middle grade reads, but YA just never strikes the right chords for me.

Speaking of being old:
Happy boob-squishing day to me. 😬

I know it’s not fun, but be sure you’re keeping up with your annual visits, ladies! 💗 💗

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Went a little crazy at Barnes & Noble. 🛍📚 I

Went a little crazy at Barnes & Noble. 🛍📚

I’m especially intrigued by An Elderly Lady…. Everything about this book caught my eye: cover, title, and size. Anyone read this?

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They’re here! After reading about the diaries

They’re here!

After reading about the diaries of Samuel Pepys in 84, Charing Cross Road, I wanted a set for myself. I had heard about them before but never really had a desire to own them. Reading about Helene Hanff’s love of them changed my mind.

I do plan to read these so they aren’t just shelf decoration, but aren’t they beautiful? 📖❤️

These were printed in 1920 by G. Bell and Sons, LTD. At some point they were sold as a set by London fine bookseller Chas J. Sawyer LTD as evidenced by a small address label on the inside cover. See my stories for a pic!

I love provenance in a book!

Do you put ex libris stickers/stamps on your collection? I don’t, but I’ve been thinking about doing it.

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What’s been your most disappointing read so far

What’s been your most disappointing read so far this year? Something surprisingly good? 📖

The Vanished Days by Susanna Kearsley was a disappointment for me. It was the third in a series, and I don’t really remember the stories for the other 2 but it wasn’t necessary for reading this one. It started off well but fell apart in the end. It was also about 100 pages too long. 🤷🏻‍♀️

I was surprisingly pleased with The Maid by Nita Prose. I had never heard of it before and had no expectations going in. It was a Kindle suggestion. 🔍

The Maid is a contemporary murder mystery with a quirky title character, Molly, who perhaps falls somewhere on the spectrum/neuro-diverse which makes her such an interesting protagonist. And the mystery was great too! I hope this becomes a series. It was a 4/5 ⭐️ for me.

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I bought this gorgeous Jane Austen book stack teap

I bought this gorgeous Jane Austen book stack teapot on my recent visit to Disney World. It was pricey (Disney! 🙄) but I really couldn’t pass it up. The books are: P&P, S&S, and Northanger Abbey. Check out my stories for a closer look!

Finding this made up for Disney no longer carrying the Mary Poppins teacup I wanted. The Alice teacup in this pic is also from Epcot.

My daughter made these macarons last night! They are as delicious as they look! 💗

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“You’ll be fascinated to learn (from me that h

“You’ll be fascinated to learn (from me that hates novels) that I finally got round to Jane Austen and went out of my mind over Pride and Prejudice which I can’t bring myself to take back to the library till you find me a copy of my own.” HH

I finished Helene Hanff’s 84, Charing Cross Road yesterday and absolutely loved it! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I moved on to Q’s Legacy and will finish the week with The Duchess of Bloomsbury Street. 📚❤️

What’s the last book you went out of your mind over?

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Happy Valentine’s Day! 💗 Since we just retur

Happy Valentine’s Day! 💗

Since we just returned from vacation, my husband and I decided not to buy each other gifts this year (other than that set of Samuel Pepys diaries which I bought yesterday 🤗).

Tell me your favorite literary couple!

Mine is Jo March and Professor Bhaer. 💕

I know many lament that Jo didn’t end up with Laurie, but Alcott was adamant about that. She didn’t want Jo to marry at all, but her publisher-and readers!-insisted on it, so she gave Jo an older man who challenged her and matched her intellectually.

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Teddy wishes you a blessed Sunday! #shelfiesunday

Teddy wishes you a blessed Sunday! #shelfiesunday

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I returned from Florida to find this had arrived.

I returned from Florida to find this had arrived. I’ve been wanting to read it for ages. Only a few pages in and I already love it!

I went to Disney (of course) while in Florida but was sadly unable to find a replacement for my Mary Poppins teacup which was broken a few months ago. 😔 I did find a fabulous book-themed tea jar, though! I’ll post a pic of that in a few days.

Happy weekend reading, friends! 💕📚

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“I sat and forever am at work here.” Can you

“I sat and forever am at work here.”

Can you place that non-literary quote without an online search? It must be the snow that brought it to mind. And if you know where it’s from, you’ll know why.

I wish I could have sat like this forever today, but the endless amount of snow falling required some shoveling. I also needed to check on my 🐓, who weren’t having any part of the snow. They refused to budge from their warm coop, where they have plenty of food and heated water.

I still need to go leave some corn and seed for the local wildlife too. With 8+ inches of snow on the ground they’ll need it. 🐿🐦

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A snowstorm is enveloping us, and Teddy has the ri

A snowstorm is enveloping us, and Teddy has the right idea. Relaxing in the library is the best way to spend the day.
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I’ve taken a break from reading Wolf Hall. I like it, but it’s not the most engaging book.
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Instead, I’m reading The Vanished Days by Susanna Kearsley. If you’ve never read anything by her I highly recommend it, especially if you enjoy historical fiction and historical fantasy.

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Are you a fan of Sherlock Holmes? 🔍 I was intr

Are you a fan of Sherlock Holmes? 🔍

I was introduced to Arthur Conan Doyle in high school when I took Mystery and Science Fiction as an elective. How my small school even managed to offer this is still a mystery to me, but I am forever grateful. In that class I read, in addition to Doyle, Christie, Poe, Verne, Wells, & Arthur C Clarke.

Is there a specific course from your past that still inspires your literary tastes?

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