The Gifts of Reading | 
@Mitch What a beautiful gift from a special friend. Thank you so very much. I am going to pick this up during Christmas week….when it‘s quiet and hopefully snowy, and the husband is skiing. I am so grateful for your friendship…my book friend from afar. 😘
#IndelibleMoments Day 12: The #MemorableGift of reading is featured in this unforgettable book containing a collection of essays about the gifts of reading. Because it is the gift that keeps on giving.
#ArtfulAugust Day 10: #MultipleAuthors come together to share their love for reading and the transformative power of books. 💕📚📚📚💕
#ArtfulAugust Day 3: This is the quintessential #BookAboutBooks - paired with pata negra jamon iberico when we went to a Spanish Restaurant while in the Santa Cruz area.
#JulyJam Day 23: #CowboyDay with me wearing what I think passes for a cowboy hat of sorts here in my sis-in-law‘s lovely place in Antioch. 👒
🌸Author: Fredrik Backman
🌸Book: The tagged book - my current read, it is a gift that keeps on giving, that‘s what reading is all about
🌸Grateful for a July spent here in Antioch in my sis-in-law‘s place with the gorgeous pool and jacuzzi, just chilling and resting, away from emails and work. 💕
Tagging anyone who wants to play.
Thank you, @TheSpineView for the tag.
The only part of this I disagree with is that reading is cheap!!
Maybe the person who said this has figured out the cheapest way to get books or just doesn‘t buy new ones very often!
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pickThis was given to me from a dear friend in my bookclub. She has sewn some thread on the bottom corner. ♥️
This is a collection of essays etc on gifting books and reading by many different authors. I liked some more than others. Each contributor listed their top 5 books that they gift. A book that came up in 2 lists was ‘A fine balance‘ by Rohinton Minstry. A book that I have had on my tbr shelf forever! So that‘s my next read!
pickThis was a lovely little read exploring the gifts of books given to this author that changed his life and the book gifts he‘s given that have gone on to influence others and how the benefits of a gift of reading or a gift of a book just carry on giving. I have to admit I was a little teary at the end!
Went for a walk with my daughter and granddaughter, baked a blackberry pie (first time ever + a pie crust recipe I‘ve never used before + not enough blackberries — I hope it‘s not awful), and I‘m now settling in to read this. Good night, y‘all! 💤
pickTake 25 minutes to read this. It‘s beautiful.
Look what the wonderful @Mitch sent me for my birthday! A notebook and a small essay by Robert Macfarlane that looks perfect for a life long book reader like me. I love it. Thank you so much for thinking of me!
“Every book is a kind of gift to its reader, and the act of giving books is charged with a special emotional resonance. It is a meeting of three minds (the giver, the author, the recipient), an exchange of intellectual and psychological currency, that leaves each participant enriched.” #Gifts #HollyJollyReading @OriginalCyn620 @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
I‘ve finally gotten my reading area outfitted with smart plugs! It‘s the little things! 💡💙📚
pickSuch a cute story about reading, the joy of books and the joy of giving books to other people. 😍 #24b4Monday @Andrew65
@scripturient thank you for this little gem 😍😍😍😍
Trying to survive the heat... 🤒😭 Another two reads for #24b4Monday @Andrew65
Also, a thank you to Laurie @miralunasbooknook for this lovely little surprise. It sounds sweet and I‘m interested to see what it is about. Thank you for thinking of me sweetie! #bookmail #litsyisthebest #gifts #nonfiction #booklover #bookblogger #bookish
pickA very short and sweet essay on giving and receiving books as gifts. Macfarlane talks about some important moments in his life when he has given and received books, and those books he loves to gift most. Lovely. 5🌟
This package of goodies couldn‘t have come at a better time because I needed a little pick me up! You are so thoughtful @LeahBergen and always pick just the right gifts. I‘m already into the tea. 😁 I did not know you made those cool bookmarks? LD ❤️ ! And the cat page markers and the beautiful journal! 😻😻😻 thank you for the sweet surprise! 😘
THIS is completely fabulous, and my favorite part of the package of love from @britt_brooke for #2018nfbe. How great is it to have a title book next to my heart all day long? I can‘t wait to wear it and show it off! Thank you so much for everything! I positively adore the books, the necklace and all the goodies. 💞
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What an amazing bundle of #2018nfbe love was inside those gorgeous packages! I am completely excited to read both books, especially knowing @britt_brooke enjoyed them too. And G & T chocolate? That‘s pretty wild! Thanks ever so much for the care and kindness in each git, my friend. You are awesome!
#2018nonfictionbookexchange Part 2 of 3
Here‘s a peek at the amazing wrapping job @britt_brooke did for my #2018nonfictionbookexchange gifts. I literally opened the green print packages with a knife, sliding carefully along the tape, so that I can save the paper. It‘s positively gorgeous! #2018nfbe
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Happy (pre-)Valentine's Day, @Nitpickyabouttrains ! Your box of books and goodies is on it's way (the kind people at the Post Office tell me it should arrive by Wednesday 🤞 or Thursday)! 🎁 #cupidgoespostal #valentinesgiftexchange
These are the books I‘ve gotten for family members so far. I‘d really like to pre-read a few of them but I doubt I‘ll have the time.
