This is actually a reread for me, mostly just because it's soothing and I couldn't remember which objects got picked!
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A History of the World in 100 Objects | 
This is actually a reread for me, mostly just because it's soothing and I couldn't remember which objects got picked!
Wonderful radio series, book, and travelling exhibition! #AHistoryOfTheWorldInAHundredObjects #NeilMacGregor #BritishMuseum #BBC #BBCRadio4
This week I‘m working on this book that‘s been on my bookshelf for 3 YEARS for an upcoming minisode about the books we hold onto forever and never seem to read #shelfcleanout #tbr Do you find yourself owning a lot of unread books? What makes you keep them?
It took me almost a year to get through this but I really enjoyed it and I learned a thing or two.
This should keep me busy for a few weeks. #readingatwork
pickI started out reading the book, which was dry and a little difficult. Then I downloaded and listened to the podcasts. I went back and forth between the two and it made for faster progress and was very motivating. Some objects and histories were more interesting than others. Normally I am not interested in modern history but the more modern and recent the objects were, the more interesting I found them to be.
Wait! I take back the DNF review! I even deleted that review. Now that I've found the podcasts to download I'm treating this like an audiobook. Carry on...
Tomorrow is my last day of vacation. This is the TBR pile I compiled before the vacay started. I read some things and also went "off-stack" (two books at the top got cut off.) More proof that I should never plan my reading. Ever.
Object 15- Early Writing Tablet
"It is emphatically not great literature; it is about beer and the birth of bureaucracy."
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Getting my reading nest ready for a reading marathon. I love vacations.
Does it count as a library haul if it's just one book? (I wanted an excuse to use a sticker.)
(is there such a thing as too many Litsy posts? What's the etiquette?)
When you're older and get married, your SO will have their own furniture. And you're going to have some hard conversations. And you're going to make them feel better by keeping a couple of pieces of their ugly furniture - like the nightstand that was bought off the street in the Bronx, with the WFAN bumper sticker on it. 15 years later when you still own it, you're going to regret it because you've realized this is critical furniture #bookpyramid
Hello Littens! October is History Month here in the Netherlands. I am very passionate about history, mainly classical and early medieval history. In honour of #historymonth I will post a bookpair every Wednesday and Saturday. One book is a theoretical history book the other a modern novel or a piece of historical literature to go with the theorie. If you want to join me in the celebration of history post your history books with #historymonth !
pickLook up the BBC4 podcast! The director of the British Museum eloquently describes and explains each object, the reason it was chosen and the historical context. Aside from his horribly pleasing Queen's English, it's a brilliant way to take 15mins off your commute AND improve your anthropology!
