In Portland for our 22nd (!!) anniversary and obviously I‘ve checked out a few bookstores. Here‘s a lil #bookhaul between me and the husband (I need to reread both of Erin Morgenstern‘s lovely books soon so I‘m preparing!)
pickThis is the story of two orphans, Rose and Pierrot, who fall in love as children before being separated in their teens. Their lives are hard and challenging and at times cruel. They never forget about one another and at various points try to find each other. This author excels at writing about hardship and tragedy while maintaining a comedic although dark tone. I‘ve recently read two different books by this author and just want more and more!
Tackle the TBR 🤓📚
What are you reading?
#boleybooks #johnirving #avenueofmysteries #bookbeast #bookbuds #bookclub #letsread
pickReading this was truly like going to the circus as a child. Meeting the performers before witnessing their unbelievable acts, getting lost in a maze of awe-inspiring sights, the mystery, not knowing what was going to happen next, and the incredible letdown when you know you have to leave.
At first, I didn't know what to make of this book. Children forced to learn magic for a game only to find out one must die. One wild ride.
pickThe fourth Dolittle book is set back in England. As usual (because of his generous nature) Dolittle is broke, so the pushmi-pullyu agrees to travel with a circus to raise some funds. So the entire household sets off together. This book was a lot about the importance of animal comfort and care and was definitely ahead of its time in calling out circuses and the like for their treatment of animals. There were some fun moments (Dolittle getting ⬇
#Bibliophile 🎪 #Circus
Two trapeze artist edges on two circus themed books
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