Hello!
My chosen quote for this week is by the Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950).
“Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.”
George Bernard Shaw
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Mid Week Quote: George Bernard Shaw
Tag: 2022
WWW Wednesday: 24/08/2022
WWW Wednesday is a meme hosted by Sam at Taking on a World of Words.
The rules are answer the questions below and share a link to your blog in the comments section of Sam’s blog.
- What are you currently reading?
- What did you recently finish reading?
- What do you think you will read next?
Hello!
I hope everyone is having a good week so far. I have been busy teaching and reading but I have some adventures planned for tomorrow that I am looking forward to.
What I am Currently Reading
I am still really enjoying this book but I must admit I want more Perrin as his storyline is my favourite.
What I have Recently Finished Reading
I took a little break from The Dragon Reborn this read because I needed a nice short read. When reading a large book I quite often like a little break with a short read.
What I Think I will Read Next
As usual I am never sure what I will read next but I might choose one of these.
Please drop me a comment with your WWW Wednesday and I will head over for a visit.
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Lyra’s Pawsome Books
Hello!
So a little while ago I mentioned that I was planning a new bookish venture. Well, finally I have created an Etsy account and released my first two bookish products.
My bossy calico Lyra decided she wanted in on the act so she chose the name. Apart from the name and posing for some photos she has been very good at avoiding any of the actual work but she is so cute I have forgiven her. My husband has been very good and helped when Lyra has been missing.
So far I have a Mystery Book Box that includes a brand new paperback book of a genre of your choice and lots of treats to enjoy whilst reading your new book. Obviously I have sampled all these treats so I can confirm that they are very yummy. My husband highly recommends the hot chocolate.
The next product is a Mystery Book which is a brand new paperback book of a genre of your choice, with a beverage of your choice, some biscuits and a bookmark.
I am only delivering within the UK at the moment but I am hoping to despatch further a field eventually.
I have further products in the pipeline which I will update you all with next week.
Thank you for taking a look at my little start up.
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Goodreads Monday: 22/08/2022
Goodreads Monday is now hosted by Budget Tales Book Club. All you have to do is show off a book from your TBR that you’re looking forward to reading.
Hello!
Happy Monday!
I hope everyone has had a good start to the week so far.
My chosen book this week is one I have wanted to read since I heard it mentioned on Downton Abbey. I actually found a copy a couple of weeks ago at my local church so plan to read it soon.
Set in 17th-century Puritan Boston, Massachusetts, during the years 1642 to 1649, it tells the story of Hester Prynne, who conceives a daughter through an affair and will not reveal her lover’s identity. The scarlet letter A (for adultery) she has to wear on her clothes, along with her public shaming, is her punishment for her sin and her secrecy. She struggles to create a new life of repentance and dignity. Throughout the book, Hawthorne explores themes of legalism, sin, and guilt.
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The Weekly Brief
Hello!
I hope everyone has had a good weekend. I have had a lovely Sunday off which is very unusual for me. Another good week of reading and blogging has also taken place.
Posts this Week
- Goodreads Monday
- Top Ten Tuesday
- WWW Wednesday
- Mid Week Quote: Aristotle
- Afternoon Tea Book Tag
- Friday Poetry: Elizabeth Bishop
- Gallant by V. E. Schwab (Review)
Currently Reading
I haven’t been able to put this down so far. I think it is the best in the series so far.
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Friday Poetry: Elizabeth Bishop
Happy Friday!
I hope everyone has had a good week so far and have good plans for the weekend.
My chosen poem this week is by the American poet and short story writer Elizabeth Bishop (1911-1979).
Thunder And suddenly the giants tired of play. - With huge, rough hands they flung the gods' gold balls And silver harps and mirrors at the walls Of Heaven, and trod, ashamed, where lay The loveliness of flowers. Frightened Day On white feet ran from out the temple halls, The blundering dark was filled with great war-calls, And Beauty, shamed, slunk silently away. Be quiet, little wind among the leaves That turn pale faces to the coming storm. Be quiet, little foxes in your lairs, And birds and mice be still - a giant grieves For his forgotten might. Hark now the warm And heavy stumbling down the leaden stairs! Elizabeth Bishop
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Afternoon Tea Book Tag
Hello!
Tomorrow I am going out for afternoon tea as one of our Summer treats so I thought I would do the Afternoon Tea Book Tag that I have been seeing on different blogs.
Finger Sandwiches – A Book You Savoured Every Minute Of
Firstly, who loves finger sandwiches? They are my favourite part of an afternoon tea.
Anyway, I adored this book and loved every minute of it. It got me hooked on Alison Weir and this series.
Here is my Review
Scones – A Book Everyone Should Own
Plain or fruit? I much prefer a plain scone but I know a lot of people prefer a fruit scone. I also don’t like cream so I only have jam on my scones.
I love this book and I think it is one everyone should read because it could be the story of so many people.
Biscuits – A Book That Can Be Finished In One Sitting
I could not put this book down and it is easy to read in one sitting. I am completely addicted to this series and have read each book so far in one sitting.
Patisserie – A Book That Is Light and Easy to Read
This was a super easy read and very funny. I know it involves a murder but it isn’t dark and the story and humour really make it a fantastic read.
Showstopper – A Book That Blew You Away
I could not put this book down and absolutely loved it. I have read The Martian and Project Hail Mary and both have blown me away.
Tea – A Heart Warming Classic
Tea, I love tea and the fact you usually get to try loads of different teas is even better.
I love this book and have read it many times and will read it many more times.
If you have enjoyed this tag consider yourself tagged.
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Mid Week Quote: Aristotle
Hello!
I hope everyone is having a good week so far. I have been busy working on a new bookish project which I will be sharing with everyone soon.
My chosen quote this week is by one of my favourites, Aristotle.
“Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.”
Aristotle
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WWW Wednesday: 17/08/2022
WWW Wednesday is a meme hosted by Sam at Taking on a World of Words.
The rules are answer the questions below and share a link to your blog in the comments section of Sam’s blog.
- What are you currently reading?
- What did you recently finish reading?
- What do you think you will read next?
Hello!
I hope everyone is having a good week so far. Reading has been going well this week but I have been a bit naughty and ignored the hoovering to get extra reading time in.
What I am Currently Reading
I last read this in 2014 but I had forgotten how good this book was. I have not put it down since I started it and think it is the best of the series so far.
What I have Recently Finished Reading
I love this series so far and this book did not disappoint.
What I Think I will Read Next
As usual I am never sure what I will read next but I might choose one of these.
Please drop me a comment with your WWW Wednesday and I will head over for a visit.
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Top Ten Tuesday: Books I Love That Were Written Over Ten Years Ago
Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme created by The Broke and the Bookish and now hosted by Jana at That Artsy Reader Girl. For more info please check out Jana’s blog.
Hello!
This is a perfect prompt for me as a lot of books I read and love are nowhere need modern.
So here is what I have come up with:
- The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas – This is one of my most loved books, in fact I have read it so many times my copy has fallen into bits so if I drop it and the pages all fall out I have to put them all back in the right order.
- Coming Home by Rosamunde Pilcher – This is the first book I read by Pilcher and one of my absolute favourites.
- The Nutcracker by E. T. A. Hoffmann – This is my favourite Christmas book and one I read every Christmas without fail.
- The Lord of Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien – Yes I know this is three books but they are my all time favourite books.
- Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy – Another favourite of mine by one of my favourite authors.
- Carpe Jugulum by Terry Pratchett – This is the first Discworld novel I ever read and is still my all time favourite, it is probably my all time favourite because it introduced me to the Discworld series.
- Do Androids Dreams of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick – Philip K. Dick is another favourite author of mine and I have many favourite books but I have chosen a well known one for this prompt.
- Harlequin by Bernard Cornwell – I was only talking about this series to my friend the other day so I decided to include it as it is one of my favourite series.
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by J. K. Rowling – I bought the 25 years anniversary edition of this book last month. My well read copy is another book that is falling to pieces.
- Hood by Stephen R Lawhead – I love this book but I have still yet to read the rest of the trilogy! Must get around to it soon.
What books do you have on your Summer TBR?
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