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Raven | Edgar Allen Poe
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Edgar Allen Poe was central to the American romantic movement in literature, as both a poet and a writer of fiction. He was one of the inventors of the horror story and of the mystery story. "The Raven," written in 1845, was his most successful poem. His father abandoned his family at the time of his birth, and his mother died when he was one year old: his difficult childhood and the financial difficulties that came from supporting himself purely by writing undoubtedly contributed to the overwrought emotional tone of his writing. He died in 1849, at the age of 40, after he was found wandering the streets of Baltimore in a delirium, wearing clothing that was not his own and talking incoherently. The cause of his death is not known. Gustave Dore was an artist, sculptor, and one of the greatest book illustrators of the nineteenth century, famous for his illustrations of Don Quixote, the Bible, The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, Paradise Lost, Idylls of the King, the Divine Comedy, and other books. A New York Published paid him 30,000 Francs for his illustrations for "The Raven," which was published in 1884. France made him a Chevalier de la Legion d'honneur in 1861. He died at the age of 51 in 1883. Poe's writing and Dore's illustrations make this work one of the most beautiful books of the nineteenth century. This edition reproduces the cover and title page of the first American edition, as well as reproducing all of Dore's illustrations. Unlike other editions, this edition includes the entire text of the poem on the pages facing the appropriate illustrations, so you can read Poe's poem while enjoying Dore's art. NOTE: The reviews of this book on amazon and the links to other formats apply to all editions of "The Raven," not to this edition. Amazon will not unlink this edition's page from other editions without written authorization from the author - which is a bit hard to get from someone who has been dead for over a century and a half.
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Super_Jane
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Mehso-so

3.5/5 🌕🌕🌕🌗🌑 #edgarallenpoe

First book of 2024. Happy new year 🥳

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vonnie862
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Taking advantage of the Halloween literary decor at Michaels. 🎃🕸📚

brittanyreads 🤩🤩🤩🤩 1y
DeeLew 😍💀😍💀😍💀 1y
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Super_Jane
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Mehso-so

3/5 🌕🌕🌕🌑🌑 #poem

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Tamra
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I am watching The Pale Blue Eye on Netflix and Poe‘s character is so engaging & intriguing! This led me to talking to my daughter about The Raven & Tell Tale Heart. Here is a terrific reading on YouTube - the narrator‘s voice so deep and resonant. 💔 (I don‘t think she got much out of it, she said, “I‘m not much of a poetry person.” )😜 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wAdQ3CcPHQU

DogMomIrene Oh, I‘ve been debating starting that series. I‘m trying to cut back on series, but it looks really good! 2y
Leftcoastzen Thanks for posting! Just listened, amazing reading of The Raven.My sixth grade teacher introduced us to Poe , it definitely changed my life , excited me about literature‘s potential. 2y
Tamra @DogMomIrene perhaps put it on your watchlist. I‘m enjoying it! 2y
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Tamra @Leftcoastzen yes, I think it was in the 6th grade as well! My daughter wasn‘t convinced. 😅 2y
jlhammar The Pale Blue Eye is on my “watch soon” list. Glad to hear you‘re enjoying it! 2y
batsy I thought the actor who played him did so well and I nearly fell off my chair when I learned that he's cousin Dudley from the Harry Potter films! 😆 2y
BiblioLitten Thank you for sharing! 2y
Tamra @batsy oh funny! I was taken aback by the southern accent, but I read there are accounts he had or used one. Apparently he was especially fond of Virginia. 2y
Tamra @BiblioLitten you are welcome! 2y
Tamra @jlhammar I hope you like it! It‘s very atmospheric, perfect for winter viewing. 2y
Cathythoughts Oh Thankyou! I must look up this series. Sounds good 👍🏻♥️ 2y
Tamra @Cathythoughts I finished the movie today and it‘s entertaining! Well acted and filmed. 2y
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JudeCC
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🔴 ANY SUGGESTIONS FOR MY NEXT SFX MAKEUP!? Help me decide! Shoot ideas! 🥹🙏

RAVEN look. SFX makeup.
A collage with several photos of the makeup I did last night. I had a lot of fun! This is one of my favorites! 😃🙌

Chrissyreadit That looks like it was a lot of fun! And your makeup looks great! 2y
JudeCC @Chrissyreadit It was! I had a blast!! 😃🙌💃 But I just realized I forgot to put on my wings! 😭😭😭 Now I need to think about a creature with black wings so I can use them. I want to wear my wings!! #massivetantrum 2y
bthegood 👏 👏 2y
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JudeCC @bthegood 🥹🙏❤️❤️ 2y
StayCurious wow! you're so talented! 2y
JudeCC @StayCurious 🥹🥹🙏😃thank you! 2y
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Gina
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Went to the Oddities expo this this purse needed to come home with me!

LibrarianRyan Yes, yes it did. I want one too. Love it! 3y
Gina @LibrarianRyan Riiiiight! Thx♡ 3y
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Ddzmini
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 🖤🖤🖤 3y
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BekaReid
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I've been rather distracted from reading much of late as we've been welcoming a new member to the family. Meet Edgar.

Tamra Sweet!! 3y
Leftcoastzen Awww!😻Hi, Edgar ! 3y
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GatheringBooks
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DarkMina
The Raven (Illustrated) | Edgar Allan Poe
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#jumpintojanuary

Day 5: National Bird Day

Love Poe! 🖤

#theraven #edgarallanpoe

Eggs Great choice 🖤💙🖤 4y
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Jadams89
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I don‘t normally do movie only posts, but I watched several today. My niece and I had fun watching some old horror flicks on TMC and then watched a Halloween episode of Happy Days. +26 #TeamHarkness #Scarathlon2020

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Chrissyreadit
The Raven (Illustrated) | Edgar Allan Poe
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That moment when I opened #owlcrate and discovered a blanket with a beloved poem - the first poem I remember, read to me countless times by my grandmother before I knew how to read 🖤🖤🖤

TK-421 Beautiful! 🖤 4y
Jadams89 I was so excited!!! Mine has already been stolen by my fur child 🙄 4y
Chrissyreadit @Jadams1776 so funny! I‘m putting mine in a specific location so cats do not take it over! 4y
vkois88 Omg! Want! I‘m going to scour Mercari and eBay for one lol 4y
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amber_ldsmom
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Day 2: #weak #poetrymatters
I love this poem!

TheSpineView What can you say about Poe's poems. He is a master and love them all! 😍 5y
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Books88
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My husband found such cool playing cards. Each card has a quote on it! 😍📚

Chrissyreadit Where did he get them? 5y
Books88 @Chrissyreadit 2nd and Charles 5y
JaclynW Very cool. 5y
Chrissyreadit @AJBowers thank you! 5y
Slajaunie Pretty nails!! 5y
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amber_ldsmom
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TheSpineView 😍 5y
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BiblioLitten
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I #believe that I will be able to complete my #resolution2020, which is to read two poems a week and one classic a month.
It is only after I started poetry that I realised how much I had missed it all these years. Poe took me back to college. I love it!! 🖤
#auldlangreads

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 🖤🖤🖤 5y
OriginalCyn620 🙌🏻😊🖤 5y
batsy You can do it! And it sounds like a lovely reading goal. 5y
BiblioLitten @batsy Thank you😘 I set an easy goal, something I would enjoy and manage without stress. 😊 5y
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suvata
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I realize I‘m a day late but this is share-worthy.
Watch 10 Celebrities Read Edgar Allan Poe‘s "The Raven".

http://mentalfloss.com/article/70055/9-celebrities-reciting-edgar-allan-poes-rav...

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ValerieAndBooks
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Happy Halloween, everyone 🎃🧡. If you have about 12 minutes to spare, you may enjoy Crom Saunders‘ ASL rendition of “The Raven” https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Sou6wZMFdBw

More of his ASL translations of other poems (under the “ ink-stained” tab) at: http://thecromsaunders.com

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LauraJ
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Nothing better than Peter Lorre in a raven costume after a tough 95 degree day at work.
#teamstoker #scarathlon

BeansPage 🧟‍♀️ 5y
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GypsyKat
Raven | Edgar Allen Poe
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Haha! 🖤 #LitsyHumor

JanuarieTimewalker13 Hahahahaha!!!! 5y
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FantasyChick
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One of my favorite bookish possessions is this gorgeous Poe print.

#raven #teamslaughter #scarathlon #chillingphotochallenge @Clwojick

Linsy Looove this! 5y
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Kimberlone
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I ended up being busy after work last night and totally forgot to post, but I did want to share this awesome lunchbox a friend of mine got me for my birthday a few weeks ago. I use it to store my markers. Poe looks especially depressed in this image.

#raven #chilingphotochallenge #teamstoker #scarathlon @TheReadingMermaid

Linsy Love this! 💙💙💙 5y
BeansPage 🧟‍♀️ 5y
LibrarianRyan Love ! 5y
marleed What a great spot for your markers! Mine are in a non creative plastic box. 5y
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Kryd0s
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MoonWitch94
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I just read this story in it‘s entirety for the first time today! Very chilling & eerie, but I really enjoyed it. #HalloweenRead #TeamSlaughter #ChillingPhotoChallenge #Scarathlon

AkashaVampie My son is in 7th grade and he is currently reading Edgar Allan Poe. He's liking it! 5y
MoonWitch94 @AkashaVampie I briefly studied him over the years in school & college, but this time reading it just “for me”, it was so different. Glad he is enjoying it 🖤 5y
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jb72
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BeansPage 🧟‍♀️ 5y
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kymmiesreads
Raven | Edgar Allen Poe
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Day 9 is Raven for the #ChillingPhotoChallenge and when I think of a Raven of course I think of Edgar Allen Poe!

+1 point #TeamStoker #Scarathlon

BeansPage 🧟‍♀️ 5y
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Kimberlone
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Another #raven post for #ChillingPhotoChallenge. I love Edgar Allan Poe, and I have a lot of cards and various Poe related memorabilia. I have one more thing I will take a pic of and post later today when I‘ve returned home from work.

#scarathlon #teamstoker @TheReadingMermaid

BeansPage 🧟‍♀️ 5y
CoffeeCatsBooks I love this!! 💕 5y
Jesstifies Ok, I know it‘s not—but for a second I was really hoping that Poe cutout was life size and that you‘d like just keep it casually around the house and act like it was nbd 😁 5y
Kimberlone @Jesstifies full disclosure: I totally would if I ever got a hold of a life size Poe cutout. In college I had a Harry Potter cutout that traveled with me from house to house until it got too destroyed to keep around anymore. 5y
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BeansPage 🧟‍♀️ 5y
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Kimberlone
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I have to dress business-profesh today for work otherwise I would totally wear my #Raven shirt today!

#ChillingPhotoChallenge #Scarathlon #TeamStoker
@TheReadingMermaid

BeansPage 🧟‍♀️ 5y
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BeansPage
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When I think of The Raven of course I think of the one and only raven written by Edgar Allan Poe 🖤 here is my copy.

#ChillingPhotoChallenge
1pt for #TeamStoker
#Scarathlon

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Clwojick
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I know everyone is going to use this one for today‘s #chillingphotochallenge but it‘s a favourite so I have too. 🖤🖤🖤 #Raven #teamslaughter

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Jadams89
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Today‘s #ChillingPhotoChallenge prompt is raven. What better than this picture from the Philadelphia Public Library that is supposedly the raven that inspired Poe? #Scarathlon +1 for #TeamStoker

BeansPage 🧟‍♀️ 5y
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JacqMac
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BeansPage 🧟‍♀️ 5y
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IndoorDame
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An obvious choice for #raven but it‘s one of the 3 Poe pieces I learned in middle school, and those have always stuck with me strongly. #chillingphotochallenge #scarathlon #teamstoker @TheReadingMermaid @Clwojick

cathysaid My mother can quote this entire poem by heart. She's also abnormally obsessed with obituaries...so she's a bit “touched.“ 😂 😜 😂 5y
BeansPage 🧟‍♀️ 5y
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Christy2318
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BeansPage 🧟‍♀️ 5y
Megara So cool! 5y
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EJsmama0729
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New York ComicCon book haul. Not much but I love what I got. The posters are amazing too.

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Blueberry
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Edgar Allan Poe 🦇 (a day early)

#midnight #quotsyOct19
@TK-421 @NataliePatalie

TK-421 🖤 5y
Nute Perfect! 5y
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Clwojick
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It‘s the season of the raven! 🖤

(These are crows, but 🤫)

Kappadeemom Same thing 🧙‍♀️ 5y
MrBook A murder! 5y
Heatherfeather Eh. Black birds. Potato potahto 5y
Alicepondpoe I love crows, I'm always trying to coax them into my yard with treats. It never works 😔 5y
Twainy Geese plague our open soccer fields in September 😆 5y
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JacqMac
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Day 3.
#7Days7Covers #CoverCrush

If you‘d like to play along, please consider yourself tagged.

MySharonaK Beautiful! 5y
AmyG Love this cover. 5y
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JacqMac @MySharonaK @AmyG @MicheleinPhilly The illustrations on the inside are just as amazing. 5y
valeriegeary Oh this cover is so cool! 5y
LeahBergen What a great cover! 5y
Centique That‘s a beautiful version! 5y
CoffeeCatsBooks Love this! 5y
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brilliantglow
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Funny. I enjoy the scowl on the kitty's face like the raven has been chasing him down the street trying to preach at him.

Ddzmini 🤣🤣🤣 5y
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MySharonaK
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Today I saw this beautiful copy of Poe‘s Raven from 1887. I wish I could afford it 🖤

JulietReads Woah! 5y
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theresidentromantic
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Finished my Edgar Allen Poe summer piece! Thought some Edgar Allen Poe fans on here might like to see the light effect! I thought it was cool 🙃

LibrarianRyan love it 5y
cobwebmoth That's amazing!😍 5y
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Aloisi_tribe OMG! I love this so much! Where did you get the pattern? 5y
DrexEdit Very cool! 😍 5y
CoverToCoverGirl Hey there!, I hope all is well. 5y
theresidentromantic @CoverToCoverGirl Hi ♥️ Yes! I just got married in October and I dropped off using Litsy more than a bit because I feel like what I read isn't really what everyone else reads around here, besides you guys! But I'm still around ♥️♥️ 5y
CoverToCoverGirl Congratulations, how exciting! My son was married in September. I kinda dropped off of Litsy too for about 3 months because it felt like there was some kind of shift and it didn‘t quite feel the same, still doesn‘t but I‘m back because I love the books & bookish people. From what I can see quite a few regular Littens have departed according to some of the posts I‘ve recently seen, so something has obviously occurred. 5y
CoverToCoverGirl Glad you‘re still around! I‘ll be tagging you once and awhile if you‘re okay with that! ❤️❣️.. Just to check in. 5y
theresidentromantic Congrats to you too!! And please tag me in things! I'll try to pop in a bit more, but I realized that 5y
theresidentromantic All my romance novels most people around here consider a guilty pleasure, so I didn't really feel like sharing lol but this is definitely a sweet little community I enjoy being a part of 5y
CoverToCoverGirl Hey there! I hope all is well with you especially in these difficult times. 5y
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Kimberlone
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I attended the Alaska State Fair yesterday and spotted this sign at the entrance. I‘ve never noticed these before, but they don‘t look new...

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Connster
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I just found this website called ‘Litographs‘ where they sell blankets printed with the entire text of books. How awesome?! This combines some of my favourite things: reading, being warm and lying down! The website is here: https://www.litographs.com/collections/blankets/products/raven-blanket

I really want this one!

wanderinglynn My mom got me a scarf with Pride & Prejudice one year for my birthday. And I have a shirt with Pat Rothfuss‘s Slow Regard go Silent Things. It‘s so awesome! 5y
Connster @wanderinglynn So cool!! 😁 5y
annamatopoetry There's also Spineless Classics, BooksOnTheWall and a number of others... none of which have a version of Les Miserables that I like :/ 5y
Connster @annamatopoetry Wow, that‘s awesome! I didn‘t know about these! I‘m off to buy all the things! 😁 5y
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CocoReads
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I seriously loved these stair steps. They‘ve done the same thing at another location(which is a bigger store but further away) so I was happy to see these at this one.

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Connster
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Pickpick

I could read this over and over again and never get tired of it.

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Sara_Planz
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Just some of my EAP collectibles #literaryswag #24in48

MemoirsForMe 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 5y
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Clwojick
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I‘m just over here, planning my Halloween DIYs. I have always been a huge fan of The Raven, so I‘m thinking this is a must ♥️ #YearRoundHalloweenPlanning

MicrobeMom Love it! 5y
LibrarianRyan I like that. 5y
BookmarkTavern Spooky! 🧡🖤🧡 5y
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Dragonfairykats That's awesome looking! 5y
JessNevertheless I love that so much! I've started planning too 🎃🖤 5y
cobwebmoth 😍 5y
BookwormAHN Love it 🖤 5y
Librarybelle I love this! 5y
BooknerdsLife Wow this is soo pretty!🖤 5y
MoonWitch94 Fantastic 🕷🕸 5y
Scochrane26 My sister has a craft booth, & she‘s working on HP wreaths, & maybe superhero ones. This one is cool. (edited) 5y
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