pickI enjoyed this story about famed interior designer‘s renovation of the iconic Greenbrier Hotel. A strong, confident, talented woman, Draper made some difficult decisions as she pursued her career at a time when it was not socially acceptable for upper class women to work. The hotel itself felt like one of the characters in the book, and it sounds like a beautiful place. I‘d love to visit in person!
#SundayBuddyRead (March) #Pantone2025
#HaikuADay #haikuhive @dabbe
Ancient live oak tree
Spanish moss dripping beard-like,
Shading my front porch.
@JenlovesJT47 @DebinHawaii @TheBookHippie @TheSpineView @Kristy_K @lil1inblue @bellabella
#HaikuADay #HaikuHive @dabbe
My first attempt. Not very melodic, but it‘s a start. 😆
My May choice for #ReadOrDonate has been sitting on my shelves for years. It‘s time!
What will everyone else be reading?
Julsmarshall, BarkingMadRead, Cuilin, kspenmoll, TheBookHippie, OriginalCyn620, BethM, gossamerchild, Booksblanketsandahotbeverage, Read4life, rmaclean4, BookwormAHN, CoffeeNBooks, Allylu, TheAromaofBooks, PuddleJumper, willaful
My May selection for #MonthlyNonfiction2025 is Confessions of a Bookseller, by Shaun Bythell. I‘m hoping to visit his bookshop in Wigtown, Scotland later this month! 🏴📚
What will everyone else be reading?
Sarahreadstoomuch, rockpools, kspenmoll, mhillis, Gissy, Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick, ferskner, Lauredhel, TEArificbooks, MonicaLoves2Read, Rissreadswithcats, TheBookgeekFrau, TheAromaofBooks, peanutnine, willaful
#WondrousWednesday @Eggs
1. The smell of beeswax always makes me think of the Wren Building in Williamsburg, Virginia. I had a lot of classes there in college, and the stairway railings were polished with beeswax. They always smelled so good!
2. One Christmas, when I was 8 or 9, my grandmother gave me a huge Barbie doll wardrobe that she had sewn herself. She was an excellent seamstress, and the clothes were beautiful.
Want to play?
For May‘s #FictionalTraveler #SpanishSpeaking prompt, I will be traveling to Ecuador. Where will everyone else be traveling? Have you ever been to that location in real life? I have never been to Ecuador. 🇪🇨
DebinHawaii, BarkingMadRead, Cuilin, kspenmoll, Amiable, Gissy, Deblovestoread, ferskner, thebacklistbook, DogMomIrene, majkia, Lauredhel, Booksblanketsandahotbeverage, Read4life, Sace, BarbaraBB, TheEllieMo, dabbe, Enchanted_Bibliophile, TheAromaofBooks, PuddleJumper, Zuhkeeyah, LiseWorks
pickLots of great tips and strategies for finding cheap flights. There is a lot of repetition of information, but that just helped to cement the concepts in my mind. I can‘t wait to try out these tips for future vacations! ✈️🧳
My choice for the May #ThematicCozies theme of #Flowers/Plants is #6 in the Darling Dahlias series, by Susan Wittig Albert. I have read several others in this series and enjoyed them.
What will everyone else be reading? 🌸💐🌺🌷🌻🥀🌼🌹🍀🌿🍃🌴🌲📚📚📚
DebinHawaii, BookmarkTavern, BarkingMadRead, ChasingOm, kspenmoll, JenlovesJT47, Graciouswarriorprincess, mhillis, Gissy, OriginalCyn620, BethM, ferskner, Librarybelle, thebacklistbook, MaleficentBookDragon, Crinoline_Laphroaig, Bookwormjillk, Read4life, TEArificbooks, Avanders, Mollyanna, PathfinderNicole, CoffeeNBooks, tdrosebud, RedxoHearts, ElizaMarie, sblbooks, Allylu
pickNothing profound here, just a sweet, uplifting read with beautiful illustrations. I have been reading it slowly, savoring just a page or two every couple of days, on an as-needed basis, lol. It's a nice antidote to these troubled times, and a good reminder of the many small things one can do to make each day a little happier.
#moodboardcontest @dabbe
Congrats on your impressive milestone! Leave it to you to come up with such a fun and creative way to celebrate! 🎉 You‘re the best! 🩵💚🩵
My mood is so mixed these days. I am SO very blessed with my 3 grandsons, but so worried about their future in this broken country and world.
I am so thankful that my husband and I are able to live our retirement dream after saving for so many years, but worried about the economy.
pickPacked with adventure! Set during the French and Indian War, the book contains some pretty brutal scenes. I appreciated that one of the main characters was a strong female, especially for a book written in 1826. But the writing also reflects attitudes towards women and Native Americans that were prevalent at that time. Seen as a period piece, the storytelling is excellent, with a strong sense of time and place. ⬇️
There are just some days when this book is exactly what I need. Calming, thoughtful, and thought-provoking. I am really enjoying taking my time and truly savoring it.
@TheBookHippie @kspenmoll
pickEverything I like in a cozy mystery. Amateur female sleuth, police detective boyfriend, likable supporting characters, small town setting, and a mystery that I can‘t figure out. I‘ll read more of this series. 4⭐️
This was my April pick for #ThematicCozies #Sport, and also my #BookSpin #DoubleSpin
pickLoss. So much loss in this book. But also resilience. And ultimately, hope. A worthwhile read, but you have to be in the right mood.
#Pantone2025 #WindsorWine @Lauredhel
pickJust soooo sweet! I want to read this to every child I know! Another winner from @TheBookHippie ‘s #ChildrensClassicRead .
pickI love books with a strong sense of place, and this one did not disappoint. The author did a wonderful job of depicting life on a remote island, complete with island traditions, food, and a cast of quirky characters. This setting, along with the growth in confidence of the main character, a bit of romance, and the revelation of some long-buried secrets made for a very enjoyable read.
#FictionalTraveler #Island
pickA fascinating story, this historical novel takes place in Strasbourg, during the dancing plague of the 1500s. An informative, atmospheric and reflective read.
#Pantone2025 #AntiqueWhite @Lauredhel
#WondrousWednesdays @Eggs
1. Daffodils
2. My new grandson, rain that helped control the forest fires, dear old friends.
Thanks for the tag @Read4life ! 💙
Want to play, @kspenmoll @Soubhiville @mabell ?
panNope… not for me. My April #ReadOrDonate book is going straight to the donate pile.
#HailTheBail #BetterBooksAhead
pickReading along as Mike Gayle tries to tackle his 1200+ item To Do list over the course of one year was interesting, inspiring, and very funny. The items on his list were so relatable! This was my March selection for #MonthlyNonfiction2025 .
Joy doesn‘t seem like a big enough word for me this week…
#5JoysFriday @DebinHawaii
I have no idea where or when I acquired this book, so I think that makes it a perfect #ReadOrDonate candidate! What will everyone else be reading?
Julsmarshall, BarkingMadRead, Cuilin, kspenmoll, TheBookHippie, OriginalCyn620, BethM, gossamerchild, Booksblanketsandahotbeverage, Read4life, rmaclean4, BookwormAHN, CoffeeNBooks, Allylu, TheAromaofBooks, PuddleJumper, willaful
pickThis book was a fascinating glimpse into the constantly changing politics of Ancient Rome, from a female point of view. Livia was the wife and trusted advisor of the emperor Augustus. Although I didn‘t always agree with some of the choices she made, I couldn‘t help but admire the way she worked through the constraints placed upon her as a wealthy woman, to become a powerful, influential force for the good of the Roman people.
I‘m really looking forward to traveling to the glorious fictional island of Tuga for #FictionalTraveler this month! What will everyone else be reading for the #Island prompt?
DebinHawaii, BarkingMadRead, Cuilin, kspenmoll, Amiable, Gissy, Deblovestoread, ferskner, thebacklistbook, DogMomIrene, majkia, Lauredhel, Booksblanketsandahotbeverage, Read4life, Sace, BarbaraBB, TheEllieMo, dabbe, Enchanted_Bibliophile, TheAromaofBooks, PuddleJumper, Zuhkeeyah, LiseWorks
I struggled a bit with the April #Sport prompt for #ThematicCozies, as I‘m not a “sporty” person. But I‘m looking forward to reading this one. In addition to being a runner, the main character also owns a book store. 😉
What will everyone else be reading?
DebinHawaii, BookmarkTavern, BarkingMadRead, ChasingOm, kspenmoll, JenlovesJT47, Graciouswarriorprincess, mhillis, Gissy, OriginalCyn620, ferskner, Librarybelle, thebacklistbook, MaleficentBookDragon, Crinoline_Laphroaig, Bookwormjillk, Read4life, TEArificbooks, Avanders, Mollyanna, PathfinderNicole, CoffeeNBooks, tdrosebud, RedxoHearts, ElizaMarie, sblbooks, Allylu
My #MonthlyNonfiction choice for April has been on my TBR forever!
What will everyone else be reading?
Sarahreadstoomuch, rockpools, kspenmoll, mhillis, Gissy, Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick, ferskner, Lauredhel, TEArificbooks, MonicaLoves2Read, Rissreadswithcats, TheBookgeekFrau, TheAromaofBooks, peanutnine, willaful
pickLighthearted, humorous, endearing, and uplifting, this book was an absolute delight. A perfect escape from today‘s crazy world. I‘m so glad I chose this for the #FictionalTraveler #BigCity prompt this month!
so-soThe romantic plot was a bit eye-rolling and obvious, and the supporting characters felt one-dimensional, but I loved the Irish village setting and the magical realism element. This was my #ReadOrDonate pick for March. Definitely donating it.
#Pantone2025 #Kashmir @Lauredhel
Happy Spring! 🌸🌷🌸🌷🌸
#SpringCardSwap cards heading out in today's mail. 📬
Thanks for hosting. @TheBookHippie !
#5JoysFriday @DebinHawaii
Happy Friday, everyone! If you‘re reading this, consider yourself tagged. 😃
#LitsyLove
pickI thoroughly enjoyed this cozy mystery. I felt like I could be friends with the main character, the New Orleans setting was fun, and the mystery kept me guessing. Plus, I picked up a lot of great scrapbooking tips! I‘ll read more of this series. This was my March pick for #ThematicCozies. #Hobby .⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Here are just a few of the many joys we experienced on our Caribbean cruise this week! 🏝️
#5JoysFriday @DebinHawaii
pickThis sweet story was a loose retelling of Sense and Sensibility, set in modern day Austin, Texas. I enjoyed it on its own merits, and after the first few chapters, forgot to look for similarities with the original. A light fun read, with enough surprises to give it some depth.
#JaneAustenThenAndNow @Crinoline_Laphroaig
#Pantone2025 #PearSorbet @Lauredhel
#LitsyAtoZ #J @Texreader
I‘m hoping to finish more than one of these in March for #MonthlyNonfiction2025 . 🤞☘️
What interesting reads does everyone else have on their lists?
All are welcome to join, just let me know if you‘d like to be added to the tag list.
Optional StoryGraph Challenge: https://app.thestorygraph.com/reading_challenges/05fd860d-5e9b-45d6-bdf4-28410ac...
Sarahreadstoomuch, rockpools, kspenmoll, mhillis, Gissy, Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick, ferskner, Lauredhel, TEArificbooks, MonicaLoves2Read, Rissreadswithcats, TheBookgeekFrau, TheAromaofBooks, peanutnine, willaful
I enjoy scrapbooking, and I‘m hoping to pick up some tips as I read this book for the March #Hobby prompt for #ThematicCozies. What hobbies will everyone else be exploring?
All are welcome. Let me know if you‘d like to be added to the tag list.
Optional StoryGraph Challenge: https://app.thestorygraph.com/reading_challenges/f5ca22b5-c3a4-47f6-9456-f2df264...
DebinHawaii, BookmarkTavern, BarkingMadRead, ChasingOm, kspenmoll, JenlovesJT47, Graciouswarriorprincess, mhillis, Gissy, OriginalCyn620, BethM, ferskner, Librarybelle, thebacklistbook, MaleficentBookDragon, Crinoline_Laphroaig, Bookwormjillk, Read4life, TEArificbooks, Avanders, Mollyanna, PathfinderNicole, CoffeeNBooks, tdrosebud, RedxoHearts, ElizaMarie, sblbooks, Allylu
Well, this was interesting! Thanks for the fun, @TheBookHippie !
#Literallymycharacter #Pinterest
The magic of books is taking me to Paris in March, to fulfill the #BigCity prompt for #FictionalTraveler. Where is everyone else going?
DebinHawaii, BarkingMadRead, Cuilin, kspenmoll, Amiable, Gissy, Deblovestoread, ferskner, thebacklistbook, DogMomIrene, majkia, Lauredhel, Booksblanketsandahotbeverage, Read4life, Sace, BarbaraBB, TheEllieMo, dabbe, Enchanted_Bibliophile, TheAromaofBooks, PuddleJumper, Zuhkeeyah, LiseWorks
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