The Snows of Kilimanjaro and Other Stories | 
panThis was so ok. I didnt realize it was a book of short stories until I started. I don‘t prefer short stories. I also always think I like Hemingway a lot more than I actually do. The first story (the snows of Kilimanjaro) and the last (the short happy life of Francis Macomber) were the only ones I actually enjoyed. They were overly violent and war obsessed tales with terribly simple dialogue that totally bored me.
#QuotsyFeb19 Day 4: Because #quarrel corrodes the spirit, especially when done 24/7. Haven‘t read Hemingway‘s short stories yet. Maybe next year (or the year after that hehe).
pickFinished this #shortstory collection over some #coffee on a slow #Saturday #morning. Thanks for sending it, @Magpiegem
I know #Hemingway isn‘t for everyone, but I really enjoy his writing. It was nice to spend some time with him again.
(BTW, I can tell you how to get a set of those awesome woven coasters AND support a great cause at the same time!)
Being able to recuperate from surgery by reading outside in the sun isn‘t so bad. Except for the surgery part.
#hemingway #mountains #sun #springtime
If only it weren‘t so windy, it‘d be a perfect day to read outside....finally. It seems this winter will never end.
#Sancho #hemingway #dogsoflitsy
Another book to read during recovery, with beautiful get well flowers in the background.
Got this book from @Magpiegem as part of our Easter swap. Thanks again!!
Pop sugar reading challenge #14 The snows of Kilimanjaro-weather element book 📚
Most of my MountTBR selections are doing double duty for other challenges. Although I know I‘ll read others too, as my shelves and Kindle are bursting, I tend to pick by mood rather than planning it all out. #MountTBRChallenge @DivaDiane
Hemingway (or his book designer) was a fan of #Hatsandotherheadgear #UncannyOctober day 22
pickWell, it's Hemingway. There is some lovely language in this, some beautiful moments. Downbeat at moments, but with joy in some simple things. I found it a calming read - something about the rhythm of the language, I suppose.
Day 2: title story from Hemingway's Snows of Kilimanjaro. I bogarted this copy ($1.25) from my father in the late 80s when I supplemented my college studies with attempting to become a Hemingway completist, which is one of the only things my father and I have in common. #shortstorymonth #papa
This repost is for @LazyOwl or anyone else wondering about the #MountTBR challenge. Check out the Mount TBR group on Goodreads, as well. I'm climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro as we speak. 😉
Hemingway once said "There is no friend as loyal as a book" which I believe is why I find myself in the current situation because I never let a book go.
I did it. I joined #MountTBR on Goodreads and I'm shooting for Kilimanjaro. Who else is doing this? 🏔🏔🏔
My 2017 #BookishResolutions. To keep myself honest though I need to keep an eye on page count (looking at you delightful but short graphic novels!).
Also excited to do #hpchapteraday!
I usually just read what I read but I am excited to start the #MountTBR challenge and dig into/climb over the growing TBR!
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Kilimanjaro or Bust!
Actually, my #2017MostAnticipatedReads are already on my TBR shelves glaring at me for neglecting them.
A little while ago, @kmdartist made the excellent point that all of these photo challenges just make it obvious what we already have and need to read. Agreed!
Then @Well-ReadNeck linked to a Goodreads challenge made just for this: Mount TBR. While not one for challenges, this spoke to me & my TBR cheered.
So I am going for Kilimanjaro. 🏔📚🏔📚
Putting together 2017 reading challenges as I try and get as many 2016 books in as possible! I didn't reach my goal of 52 books--currently at 40. I had a pretty long reading slump this fall. I hope to be on top of things for next year! All my lists will be on my blog, which I also hope to keep up with! https://thegreyhoundstationblog.wordpress.com/2016/12/27/2017-reading-challenge-...
Home after a long day of festive fun! Reading and upping my coffee intake before getting some Chinese take away 🍴
Battery Park Book Exchange in Asheville, NC is one of the coolest bookstores I've found while traveling. It even has a champagne bar and dogs are welcome! #getindie
