The Lost Spells | 
First December #20in4 Check-In @Andrew65
For me, it was a huge success.😊
Managed 12,5 hours of reading and finished the 3 books below as well as 2 short stories of Hotel Africa.
I'm pausing Hotel Africa for now, as I want to prioritise my reads for #Gottacatchemall hosted by @PuddleJumper to catch as many Pokémon as possible, and Hotel Africa doesn't qualify for any prompts so far.
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#readathons #winter #winterreading #Pokémon #nature
pickA really nice book of poetry for younger folk. I can see why this book is sometimes listed under cottagecore books
Going to start listening to this tonight whilst crocheting a lap blanket.
pickRe-read 20.04.23 - I listened to the audiobook via library app - BorrowBox,
Still beautiful words/poems/spells. Read for reading challenges.
5/5
I am OVER THE MOON (no pun intended) with my #recipeswap surprise from @ErinSueMreads 😊 Beautiful book selection, it's just what I needed. Plus, I have not one, but THREE new Tarot cloths that I can use in my practice! This was such a generous addition to the swap 💜
I'll let you know when my card gets here! My local post office has been pretty short-staffed, so it may be a bit...I can't wait to see what recipes you picked! @BennettBookworm
Thank you so much @Chrissyreadit I love everything in my #litsylovesanimals the book is gorgeous and I can't wait to read it. The stickers are very pretty I might use a couple in a resin piece. The book sleeve 😍🥰💞. And the chocolate was stolen the minute my 7 year saw it lol. And you never know when you need tissues especially with two boys lol. I love any type of bookmark so that went straight into the jar with my others.
Having a very early morning read been at it since 5.30 just wanted to share some more amazing art work in my current book The Lost Spells by Robert Macfarlane.
Reading this book real slow, devouring every poem.
#poetry #artwork #slowreading #morningreads #coffeeday #poems #readingmyownbooks
21st March was World Poetry Day and I totally missed it 😕
So in honour of the day I am going to spam you with books and poem's that I have read and recommend.
Also my partner for the #AprilPoetrySwap is the lovely @Yuki_Onna
Tagged book I'm currently reading 📚
#WorldPoetryDay
I am participating in the great #MarvellousMarch #Readathon currently reading the lost spells by Jackie Morris my first book.
@Andrew65 👍
As you all know I went the Lake District recently it was a great short break I did lots of walking and resting. On the way home I got on the wrong bus and ended up in Kendal which I didn't mind because I visited my favourite artisan shop and bought a new journal and some postcards.
#wanderingreader #windermere #LakeDistrict #artisanshop #supportlocalartists #journaling #artistlife #relaxandrest
pickA beautiful poetry book 😊 Read for #ReadHarderChallenge2022 and #TheStorygraphGenreChallenge2022 5/5
pickI needed a little break from all the holiday books, and these were perfect. The illustrations were beautiful, and the nature poems were a delight. #WinterGames2021 #TeamGameSleighers #AVeryMerryBingo #WinterCosy #WrapItUp #AVeryMerryBingo @StayCurious @TheSpineView @PuddleJumper @keys_on_fire @Jadams1776
pickThis is a feast of the senses. Musical poetry to read aloud, gorgeous art to look at, poems that honor and appreciate wildlife and nature, and encourage you to get out and explore. Both the poems and the art are lovely. Definitely a book to read aloud and share. Liked the glossary/identification guide in the back as well. While you may not have the same flowers or wildlife in your area, this is a book that can be appreciated by anyone.
#poetry
“I am red fox- why do you need me?
I am your double,
Your ghost, your other
The spirit of wild, the spirit of weather
Red is my fur and red is my art
And red is the blood of your animal heart.”
This book was beautiful, verses & paintings of birds, moths & other animals plus trees & flowers. Robert McFarlane wrote it & Jackie Morris was the painter.
pickBk12 of July is done! My last finished book of July(I‘m about halfway through The Splendid And The Vile)this was an absolutely enchanting book of verse with some gorgeous paintings & drawings to match. This is a signed copy with leaf etchings on the hardcover. Highly recommend. #BookspinBingo #Booked2021 #PoetryOrVerse #PickYourPoison #BacklistChallenge #MountTBRChallenge2021 #Pageathon #PennyPerPage
In honour of poetry month, I've recommended a couple of poetry books suitable for all ages on my blog: https://lindypratch.blogspot.com/2021/04/poetry-books-for-all-ages.html
Note: these books would make great gifts!
pickEverything about this book is a joy: the small format, gorgeous endpapers, wordplay nature poetry, and, best of all, every page is ornamented with watercolour artwork. If you loved the first book by Macfarlane and Morris, The Lost Words, then you will surely enjoy this “little sister.” #AllAges #poetry
I am your double,
your ghost, your other,
The spirit of wild,
the spirit of weather,
Red is my fur and
red is my art,
And red is the blood
of your animal heart.
King of the chimney-stack,
the belfry bivouac,
bright-eyed steeplejack,
from church-tower to tarmac,
giving it the snicker-snack!
@TheKidUpstairs - thank you for my amazing #littlechristmaswap package!!! The book is so beautiful and I love all of the goodies! My kiddo was very excited for the popcorn
pickThis was the perfect book for a cold, rainy afternoon. It‘s filled with beautiful wildlife and plant illustrations and some lovely poems. I took the advice of the poet and read this aloud which did really help the words and sounds trip off the tongue and also a nice way to remember that poems were first recited orally. It‘s a short book and one I‘m glad I got to slow down and take comfort within its pages.
pickI'm not sure if i love the poems or the artwork more. Its definitely the most beautiful book i own
#bookspinbingo @TheAromaofBooks
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pickThis is a stunningly beautiful book. The paintings are just gorgeous, and the writing is too. A lovely soothing love letter to nature. Buy it, you won't regret it, its good for your soul.
This would make a lovely tattoo. I mean I already have an owl tattoo but maybe i want another one.
pickThe Lost Spells (which is a follow up to The Lost Words) is a beautiful and mesmerising book about nature. Filled with stunning artwork by Jackie Morris and tongue twistingly good poems by Robert Macfarlane, I recommend this book to anyone looking to escape for a short while into the undergrowth and tree tops of our natural world.
