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I said goodbye to Geo and Penny tonight. I‘ll miss them, but they‘re so glad to have their mom home!

I also finished vol 1 of THE STORY OF THE STONE. Now I‘ve backtracked to the introduction, which is just as interesting as the book itself. It‘s had such a storied history! I can‘t wait to get vol 2 and dive in.

Oh, hey, I also started my 2024 project book this morning! THE STORY OF THE STONE caught my eye at the library a couple months back and I decided it‘d be the perfect long thing to tackle in the first half of the year. So far, this 5-volume 18th century novel looks set to play with a lot of tropes and preoccupations that still crop up in many popular Chinese novels and dramas today. I think I‘m gonna have fun with it.

Took the opportunity to read this for #china for #readingasia2021 as it is considered a Chinese classic.
Full of daily intrigue in a house that is very well off and connected with the Royal family. It was interesting reading about life during that time - the different classes, daily tasks, interactions etc. There is alot of Chinese poetry which I did not fully appreciate.😅
This is Volume 1 - looking to read the rest this year.
#readingasia21

My #readingequipment I make bookish candles for my Etsy shop so when I'm reading I'm often testing out a variety of scents to find a perfect match. The candle on the left is the finished one I matched to this book, the one in the middle is a sample candle I was testing out.

As a book blogger, I use field notes to jot down thoughts and quotes to use for my blog's book reviews. Other than that, bookmarks & books are my equipment. #readjanuary

This is volume 1 of one of the most famous works in Chinese literature. It's a wonderfully detailed depiction of 18th century aristocratic Chinese household centered around Bao-yu, a young man torn between love for two women. Philosophical, part allegory & filled with poetry, it's a worthwhile read.