The Unknown Unknown

The Unknown Unknown: Bookshops and the delight of not getting what you wanted | Mark Forsyth

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Helen, this was lovely! @squirrelbrain Kept me occupied while waiting for my mammogram! 🤦‍♀️Thank you for putting it in my hands…. So perfect for me! A humorous romantic little essay, on the joys of picking books you never knew you needed or wanted…. i.e. the total joy of browsing a bookstore. 💕📚
#pop22 #onesittingread #booked2022 #titlerepeats

Megabooks, Cinfhen, Kalalalatja, BarbaraTheBibliophage, Cortg, Laughterhp, alisiakae, BarbaraBB, RaeLovesToRead

alisiakae That sounds like a delightful little read! 3y

squirrelbrain Glad you enjoyed it - and it worked for two challenges too…yay! 😁 3y

BarbaraTheBibliophage Fun!! (Of course … bookshops …) 🤓 3y

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Cinfhen Oh that‘s just perfect!!! And yay for #SelfCare #GettingSquished 3y

BarbaraBB This sounds good! I have this one waiting for me too thanks to @squirrelbrain 🤍 3y

KarenUK @Cinfhen That hashtag! 😂😂😂😂💕💕💕💕 3y

Cinfhen Xxxxxx 3y

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jhod

The Unknown Unknown: Bookshops and the delight of not getting what you wanted | Mark Forsyth

Thanks so much Helen! Lovely notebook and looks like a v interesting essay, not seen this version before, so cute!! Back from the Lakes and pleased to be reunited with my kindle which I had forgotten!! Merry Christmas!
@squirrelbrain

Cathythoughts Lovely ! Happy holidays to you 📚🎄❤️ 3y

squirrelbrain Hope you had a lovely time in the Lakes, Jess! 3y

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rockpools

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Thank you Helen!
I really enjoyed this little book on the joy of bookshops (and the great sage Donald Rumsfeld!) And I love the idea of bibliomancy with PG Wodehouse 😁.

The notebook is so much fun as well (we‘ve been trying out elephant yoga & cat exercises this week, not to mention reading about dragons doing ballet, so fox dancing is just perfect!)- can‘t wait to find the perfect project for it.

Hope you and yours had a lovely Christmas 😘

squirrelbrain

squirrelbrain You‘re welcome Rachel! Sounds like you had a lovely Christmas - I‘m assuming it was your niece who was doing the cat yoga etc?! 3y

rockpools @squirrelbrain Why yes, how did you guess?! We were trying to copy these (especially the green one!) https://bit.ly/3EyBjSx And then of course there‘s

Babar's Yoga for Elephants

rockpools …and…

Sir Dancealot

rockpools Did you have a good Christmas Helen? 3y

squirrelbrain Looks like fun! 😁 We had a lovely Christmas thank you - a quiet one and then lots of visitors since the big day, but all coming to see the puppy, not us! 🤣 3y

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eraderneely

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Thank you @squirrelbrain !
I‘m going to spend all day debating what to use the notebook for 😂

squirrelbrain Hope you‘re having a lovely day! Loving that you‘re covered in bows - did your daughter do that?! Is she old enough to understand this year? 😘 3y

Cathythoughts Lovely! And gorgeous picture ❤️ 3y

eraderneely @squirrelbrain she did do that. And made sure to add one for baby brother. She‘s loving Christmas this year, especially as her grandparents are here! 3y

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squirrelbrain Oh a little boy, how lovely! And it must be so nice for her to have grandparents there too, and for you after all this time. 😘 3y

julesG Congratulations! 🎊 3y

eraderneely @julesG thanks! 3y

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julesG

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Christmas morning reading.

Delightful essay about the unknown you can discover in a bookshop.

Thank you, @squirrelbrain! 😘😘😘

erzascarletbookgasm Merry Christmas 🎄 3y

Cathythoughts ❤️🎄 3y

AmyG Merry Christmas 🎄🎁 3y

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julesG #AVeryMerryReadathon @TheSpineView - forgot this runs until the 31st 🤦🏻‍♀️ 3y

TheSpineView @julesG No worries! 3y

Nute I enjoy making new discoveries in bookstores and leaving with different books than what was previously planned. Stacking! 3y

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Caroline2

The Unknown Unknown: Bookshops and the delight of not getting what you wanted | Mark Forsyth

Thank you Helen for my Christmas goodies! 😃 The little book sounds really interesting and the notebook is the perfect size for me to take to work. Thank you. 😘 ❤️ #jbuk

squirrelbrain

squirrelbrain You‘re welcome! Your tree looks wonderful! 3y

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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

The Unknown Unknown: Bookshops and the delight of not getting what you wanted | Mark Forsyth

I am still having problems unfollowing certain hashtags. Can someone tell me how they are doing in it?

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CindyMyLifeIsLit So how do you do it? I couldn‘t figure it out . . . 🤷‍♀️ 6y

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @CindyMyLifeIsLit @Melissa_J @Crazeedi @Blaire you‘re supposed to able to from the online site... People have been complaining about some of the hashtags so they came up with a way to mute them 🤷🏼‍♀️ They do t bother me that much I just scroll on! I just wanted to see how it worked. 6y

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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Litsy I finally figured it out! Thank you! I‘m not sure if the people who are not on Facebook know what is going on... 6y

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Debdeb

The Unknown Unknown: Bookshops and the delight of not getting what you wanted | Mark Forsyth

Thought this article might be of interest ... reminded me of an essay I read and loved the concept of (tagged book) https://bigthink.com/personal-growth/do-i-own-too-many-books?xrs=RebelMouse_fb&t...

Dragon Buying more books 👍💐😀 6y

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Nuwanda

The Unknown Unknown: Bookshops and the delight of not getting what you wanted | Mark Forsyth

Okay, Littens. I have been trying to find the name of a book for WEEKS now. I feel like maybe Stone is in the title and it is sort a fake biography of a man‘s life. The cover might have an old-timey looking portrait of a guy (I think with glasses) on it. I know that‘s not much to go on, and I haven‘t posted forever, but I figured the hive mind of Litsy could help!

8little_paws Pretty sure it's this

Stoner

Nuwanda @8little_paws YES! That‘s it! Thank you!! 6y

Tamra Stoner is my favorite novel! 6y

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oddandbookish

The Unknown Unknown: Bookshops and the delight of not getting what you wanted | Mark Forsyth

Omg I hit 10k!

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Sharpeipup

The Unknown Unknown: Bookshops and the delight of not getting what you wanted | Mark Forsyth

1. Not sure to be honest
2. Can‘t stop the feeling by JT
3. A bookstore
4. I don‘t like clothes shopping
5. Blue
6. Vanilla
7. BBQ
8. Seasons 52
9. Jason‘s Deli
10. Autumn
11. Morning
12. December (people are usually happier)
13. Thanksgiving
#favorite #favourite

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Peddler410

The Unknown Unknown: Bookshops and the delight of not getting what you wanted | Mark Forsyth

Yay! @KimM sent me this book from our #blinddatewithabook 🙂 She also sent me a bonus book! Although I forgot to log in and claim my choice, Kim's book was one on my list. I will post a little later when I open 😊

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Peddler410

The Unknown Unknown: Bookshops and the delight of not getting what you wanted | Mark Forsyth

Yay! My #cupidgoespostal package arrived! My daughter is very excited to help me open everything next week -- and the letter is addressed to & family!
We can't wait ! Thanks @Annl

Annl Yeah! 🎉 8y

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ytzem

The Unknown Unknown: Bookshops and the delight of not getting what you wanted | Mark Forsyth

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It was a really short read but enjoyable..always loved Mark Forsyth and his word play which required me to stop and think for a minute. Just like the book said we are always gonna find the unknown unknown in a good bookshop 😊

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ytzem

The Unknown Unknown: Bookshops and the delight of not getting what you wanted | Mark Forsyth

this is some of the books I've chose for BetterWorldBooks Reading Challenge 2017. Hopefully I get to read this all by the end of year 😄 Currently reading: The Unknown Unknown by Mark Forsyth

Bookworm83

The Unknown Unknown: Bookshops and the delight of not getting what you wanted | Mark Forsyth

So, my #bookmail is at home and I'm not 😩and won't be for a couple more hours. #bookwormproblems

BooksTeasAndBookishThings Ahhh BOTM is still en route for me! So jealous!!! 😍 8y

LeahBergen Lucky 🍀 8y

Theresa I may need to stay off Litsy for a few days. My Book Riot book mail arrived but I'm away until late Monday night & I want to avoid spoilers. 😆 8y

Bookworm83 @Theresa I can understand that. I won't ruin it for you...I promise 😊 8y

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little_edition

The Unknown Unknown: Bookshops and the delight of not getting what you wanted | Mark Forsyth

Was könnte passender für ein erstes Hallo auf Litsy sein als Mark Forsyth und der glückliche Umstand, am Welttag des Buches im Buchladen zu sein:)

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