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On my #bookquilt because I remember finding this book in the library. I was either in 6th or 7th grade, bc I was reading a lot and starting to explore the adult section more and more. My mom was away a lot those 2 years, taking care of my grandmother before we moved to Pa permanently. Reading and eating out a lot was the only way my Dad and I survived. I bought my own copy and read it so much the cover fell off.

#3Books I've reread. @OriginalCyn620 @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

I recently had to choose 20 of my favorite books for a book quilt someone is making me, so this prompt was easy! I used to re-read all the time, but not so much in recent years bc TBR. But these are comfort reads (The India Fan, which I first read when I was in 7th grade), seasonal reads (The Historian is one of my fav autumn reads) and my all time favorite book (The Night Circus).

Day 13 #eyesoncovers #maybookflowers

Pro: a really great slow burn romance with a strong complex heroine and a really fabulous cover. Con: very pro-British Colonialism in India and significant slut-shaming from the heroine about another character. I read and loved this book when I was a teen and am sooooo disappointed with much of the reread.

"You know, you should not be frightened of me, for I am very fond of you and the more I see you the fonder I grow."
"That is good of you," I said coolly. "But I must go."
"It is not good of me. It is an involuntary emotion and one for which I cannot personally take credit." #80s