The weekend is off to a good start! Kitty snuggles, my book spin read (tagged), a cozy simmer pot, flowers from hubby, and a very serious dispute between Phil and I (top left) over who is, in fact, the rightful owner of that bookmark. Don‘t tell him, but it‘s me 😂 What is everyone reading this weekend?
#BookBinge
Day 17. Non human protagonist
#NonHumanProtagonist
I am that is. . .
When Redwall Abbey comes under attack by Cluny the Scourge and his horde of rats, it‘s up to our MC Matthias and other woodland creatures to stop them.
1. We got sick of the heat and moved to Alaska 🤪
2. I always loved the Redwall series, but I loved it even more after reading an interview with the author where he talked about how the incredibly descriptive text was inspired by the work he did with blind children. I love the idea of finding ways to incorporate your passion with your work
#two4tuesday @TheSpineView
When I can't decide what to read next, I like to visit my old friends of Redwall Country. The amount of time I spent in this world when I was younger! Of course I must have a snack while I read any of the series since the food/drink descriptions will keep your mouth watering. And finally - outdoor reading weather!
#Series #BookOne #OutdoorReading #Popcorn
I'm in the middle of a few books right now, but I've started Redwall as my first, fun summer reading book. What book summer reading book have you started?
Watched the movie last night with husband and four year old. Super fun! I read the book decades ago and am thinking of rereading it now ☺️
Heading home today! Let‘s talk about the journey home! 🏡
1. The South Island of New Zealand. I loved the landscapes, the people, the food, the trees. Oh the trees. 💚
2. The Lord of the Rings. I love seeing how all the different characters have changed.
3. Tagged! I just want to sink into Jacques‘s atmospheric descriptions of Redwall Abbey. The food would be a nice bonus. 😋
#SundayFunday Have a wonderful day, and don‘t forget to tag me!
Currently reading.
Visiting my sister for the holidays. She was obsessed with these books as a kid but I missed them somehow so I‘m going back to read them now.
pickI want to go back in time and love this in #1986 my last book to complete #CenturyReads 100 years/100 books. I have always liked animal fantasies such as Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH so I don't know why I hadn't read it before now, but I will definitely continue. #BBRC anthropomorphic before 2010 @LibrarianRyan #SeriesRead2021 @TheSpineView
Plenty of adventure, different dialects, a great villain. Just wonderful.
pickThese are honesty just fun books. Listened to the full cast audiobook and it went by like a breeze. Really well read, well cast, and overall a decent story. Can see a lot of things coming from miles away, but a good easy summer read. Would have definitely loved this more as a kid. #bookspin for July @TheAromaofBooks
I'm still riding the high of working on the first day of summer reading at the library! 😂🤣 I can't even handle how happy I am! BEING A LIBRARIAN IS THE ABSOLUTE BEST! 💕📚💕
This is a long time favorite series of mine that I'm going to be recommending quite often this summer, especially in consideration of the animal theme! 🐇🐢🦊🐀🐒🐯
pickBrian Jacques has a beautiful way with words. As he builds the foundation of the Redwall world, you feel comforted and at peace. Like you‘re walking into a warm home full of old friends and happy memories. Redwall was one of the introductory fantasy worlds I fell into as a teen. As an adult, I enjoyed it just as much as when I first read it. #youngadult #fantasy
Full review https://www.behindthepages.org/post/redwall-by-brian-jaques-book-review
pick🐭 While I love the world, there were a few stereotypes (looking at you, Basil Stag Hare, what, what!) Hero characters were rather bland too. But the villains? Loved them! Cluny the Scourge! Asmodeus Poisonteeth! Old Sela the Fox and her son Chickenhound! And what about these great names like Darkclaw, Scumnose, and, my personal favorite, Cheesethief! More deaths and cruelty here than I expected, but this is no Watership Down, thank god! 🐭
pickI loved this book when I first read it and I definitely enjoyed my re-read of it. Brian Jacques has an incredible gift when it comes to descriptive writing. His feast descriptions leave your mouth watering. And the riddles are brilliant I'm going to have to re-read the series now.
2. A book published the year you were born.
#ReadYourSign #Sagittarius
@Clwojick @Meaw_catlady
Kicking off the Read Your Sign challenge with a re-read - Redwall by Brian Jacques. I was stuck waiting in the car for an appointment my husband had so I figured it would be a good time to start. Redwall was published in the same year that I was born.
#ReadYourSign #Sagittarius
@Clwojick @Meaw_catlady
That was fast! @TheAromaofBooks Thanks again so much for sending them along to me!! I can‘t tell you how helpful the timeline you included is going to be haha. So looking forward to reading these!
1. Tagged (I think!)
2. Slobodan Milošević being President of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia from 1997 to 2000. I remember it taking me ages to learn how to say his name (I was a very strange child lol)!
3. Vitamin C tablets and kiwi fruit!
4. Hi @WJCintron
#Friyayintro @4thhouseontheleft @howjessreads
The best part of every Redwall book is that there is always a lavish and bountiful feast described. It makes you come away craving strawberry fizz, turnip and potato pie, dandelion salad, raspberry crumble, shrimp 'n' hotroot soup, and a hundred other things! It's enough to make your mouth water everytime you read! 🍽
#fallisbooked #harvest @OriginalCyn620 @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
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