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The Lost Spells
The Lost Spells | Robert Macfarlane
The follow-up to the internationally bestselling sensation The Lost Words, The Lost Spells is a beautiful collection of poems and illustrations that evokes the magic of the everyday natural world.
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Yuki_Onna
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First December #20in4 Check-In @Andrew65
For me, it was a huge success.😊
Managed 12,5 hours of reading and finished the 3 books below as well as 2 short stories of Hotel Africa.

I'm pausing Hotel Africa for now, as I want to prioritise my reads for #Gottacatchemall hosted by @PuddleJumper to catch as many Pokémon as possible, and Hotel Africa doesn't qualify for any prompts so far.
❄️🎄❄️🎄❄️
#readathons #winter #winterreading #Pokémon #nature

Yuki_Onna 1. Fuchsmaedchen (=Fox Girl, German)/Doedsynden (=Deadly Sins, Swedish original), a very gripping Swedish thriller.
2. I finally got around to savour The Lost Spells, given to me by lovely @kaysworld1
Thank you so much, dear Kay!!! This book is so absolutely beautiful! 🦉🍂🌿⭐
3. The devil she drew, a horror novella by fellow Litten @llcoolnate which I unfortunately didn't like at all... 🙁 It just wasn't for me.
4mo
llcoolnate @Yuki_Onna 😂 😵 4mo
Yuki_Onna @llcoolnate yeah, I know... 😅 I guess I expected the horror to be more paranormal &psychological. It was just too gory, explicit and violent for me... 💁‍♀️ 4mo
llcoolnate @Yuki_Onna haha no problems at all! it was just humorous to see “Yuki_Onna tagged you in a post!“ and then read that 😂 😂 . My newest book released today is a children's book...so maybe I had enough of the violence myself for now hahaha 4mo
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Darklunarose
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A really nice book of poetry for younger folk. I can see why this book is sometimes listed under cottagecore books

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Darklunarose
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Going to start listening to this tonight whilst crocheting a lap blanket.

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Rachiiebookdragon
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Re-read 20.04.23 - I listened to the audiobook via library app - BorrowBox,
Still beautiful words/poems/spells. Read for reading challenges.

5/5

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erank58
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I am OVER THE MOON (no pun intended) with my #recipeswap surprise from @ErinSueMreads 😊 Beautiful book selection, it's just what I needed. Plus, I have not one, but THREE new Tarot cloths that I can use in my practice! This was such a generous addition to the swap 💜

I'll let you know when my card gets here! My local post office has been pretty short-staffed, so it may be a bit...I can't wait to see what recipes you picked! @BennettBookworm

BennettBookworm Omg I have The Lost Words and it‘s so stunning- I have to check this out! 2y
ShyBookOwl Gorgeous cover! 2y
Erinsuereads I'm so grumpy it didn't make it in time! 2y
Erinsuereads But I'm thrilled you love it! 😍😍😍 2y
thegirlwiththelibrarybag What a gorgeous cover! 🦉 2y
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Endowarrior21
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Thank you so much @Chrissyreadit I love everything in my #litsylovesanimals the book is gorgeous and I can't wait to read it. The stickers are very pretty I might use a couple in a resin piece. The book sleeve 😍🥰💞. And the chocolate was stolen the minute my 7 year saw it lol. And you never know when you need tissues especially with two boys lol. I love any type of bookmark so that went straight into the jar with my others.

Endowarrior21 Thank you for hosting @ShelleyBooksie and @DinoMom 2y
Chrissyreadit Glad you like everything ❤️ 2y
BennettBookworm Gorgeous!! 2y
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DinoMom Beautiful looking package! 2y
BookmarkTavern Was just wondering if you‘ve sent if the LMPBC book yet? Hope you‘re doing well! 💕 2y
Endowarrior21 @ozma.of.oz I will be sending it out Thursday Morning I am so sorry it's late the last 3 weeks have been crazy I lost 4 of my employees due them either getting different jobs or moving and then 2 others have been out with Covid and than I had to quarantine myself due to. E 2y
Endowarrior21 *being exposed so I am sorry it's late. 2y
BookmarkTavern Absolutely no worries! Just wanted to check that I hadn‘t missed it. You do whatever you need to for your health and well being! 👍🏻 2y
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kaysworld1
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Having a very early morning read been at it since 5.30 just wanted to share some more amazing art work in my current book The Lost Spells by Robert Macfarlane.
Reading this book real slow, devouring every poem.

#poetry #artwork #slowreading #morningreads #coffeeday #poems #readingmyownbooks

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kaysworld1
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21st March was World Poetry Day and I totally missed it 😕
So in honour of the day I am going to spam you with books and poem's that I have read and recommend.

Also my partner for the #AprilPoetrySwap is the lovely @Yuki_Onna

Tagged book I'm currently reading 📚

#WorldPoetryDay

slategreyskies I missed it too! Bummer!! Looking forward to your poetry posts!! :) 2y
Yuki_Onna Oh dear, I missed it, too! 🤐 So happy you are my swap match! 🌸🌸🌸
(I'm also stealing your pic, if I may?)
2y
kaysworld1 @Yuki_Onna Go ahead. I'll spam everyone with poetry and books to make up for missing it xx 2y
Yuki_Onna @kaysworld1 Honey, some suggestions for the #AprilPoetrySwap :
Poetry that's hard to get here I'd love to try is by Lord Byron, Lord Alfred Tennyson or Lewis Carroll.
Specific poetry books I'd love to receive are Pillow Thoughts or Pillow Thoughts II by Courtney Peppernell (I already have PT III) or Ariel by Sylvia Plath. 😊
2y
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kaysworld1
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I am participating in the great #MarvellousMarch #Readathon currently reading the lost spells by Jackie Morris my first book.
@Andrew65 👍

rockpools Such a beautiful book! 🥰 2y
kaysworld1 @rockpools Hello 👋 the illustrations in this book are so beautiful definitely worth the price for the art work. 2y
rockpools Someone gave me a copy of The Lost Songs, which is similar with Jackie Morris‘s artwork and a CD of songs - just stunning! 2y
Andrew65 Good luck 😊👍 2y
kaysworld1 @rockpools I'll add that one to my list sounds great. 2y
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kaysworld1
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As you all know I went the Lake District recently it was a great short break I did lots of walking and resting. On the way home I got on the wrong bus and ended up in Kendal which I didn't mind because I visited my favourite artisan shop and bought a new journal and some postcards.

#wanderingreader #windermere #LakeDistrict #artisanshop #supportlocalartists #journaling #artistlife #relaxandrest

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Rachiiebookdragon
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A beautiful poetry book 😊 Read for #ReadHarderChallenge2022 and #TheStorygraphGenreChallenge2022 5/5

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CaitZ
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I needed a little break from all the holiday books, and these were perfect. The illustrations were beautiful, and the nature poems were a delight. #WinterGames2021 #TeamGameSleighers #AVeryMerryBingo #WinterCosy #WrapItUp #AVeryMerryBingo @StayCurious @TheSpineView @PuddleJumper @keys_on_fire @Jadams1776

keys_on_fire I hear you! I‘m glad I sprinkled in a few non-holiday books as well. Good job! 2y
TheSpineView I hear you! One last Christmas book then I am done until next year. 2y
Jadams89 👍🏻🥳🎄 2y
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SW-T
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This is a feast of the senses. Musical poetry to read aloud, gorgeous art to look at, poems that honor and appreciate wildlife and nature, and encourage you to get out and explore. Both the poems and the art are lovely. Definitely a book to read aloud and share. Liked the glossary/identification guide in the back as well. While you may not have the same flowers or wildlife in your area, this is a book that can be appreciated by anyone.

#poetry

DivineDiana Love this! ❤️ 3y
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Lizpixie
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“I am red fox- why do you need me?

I am your double,
Your ghost, your other
The spirit of wild, the spirit of weather
Red is my fur and red is my art
And red is the blood of your animal heart.”

This book was beautiful, verses & paintings of birds, moths & other animals plus trees & flowers. Robert McFarlane wrote it & Jackie Morris was the painter.

Karisa That fox is gorgeous! 🦊 3y
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Lizpixie
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Bk12 of July is done! My last finished book of July(I‘m about halfway through The Splendid And The Vile)this was an absolutely enchanting book of verse with some gorgeous paintings & drawings to match. This is a signed copy with leaf etchings on the hardcover. Highly recommend. #BookspinBingo #Booked2021 #PoetryOrVerse #PickYourPoison #BacklistChallenge #MountTBRChallenge2021 #Pageathon #PennyPerPage

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 3y
Cinfhen Gorgeous cover😍 3y
BarbaraTheBibliophage Sounds lovely! 3y
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Lindy
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In honour of poetry month, I've recommended a couple of poetry books suitable for all ages on my blog: https://lindypratch.blogspot.com/2021/04/poetry-books-for-all-ages.html
Note: these books would make great gifts!

Verity Ok, so I‘ve always had a hard time with poetry. The only stuff where I‘ve really really believed all the layers of meaning are intended are the War Poets (Owen, Sasson, Graves et al). I have a fiery burning hatred for Wordsworth, Tennyson and both the Brownings since I was forced to study them at school and I hate anything trite. Where should I start? It‘s a total blind spot in my reading. 3y
Lindy @Verity My advice is to stop thinking you need to get all the layers of meaning when you read poetry. Being forced to study it has killed the joy for many readers. Instead, just let yourself feel. Read a poem and then sit with it. Notice impressions & feelings. Where to start? Mary Oliver or Billy Collins or Joy Harjo or something you already have on your shelf. 🍀 3y
Verity @Lindy thank you so much! 3y
Lindy @Verity 😇 3y
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Lindy
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Everything about this book is a joy: the small format, gorgeous endpapers, wordplay nature poetry, and, best of all, every page is ornamented with watercolour artwork. If you loved the first book by Macfarlane and Morris, The Lost Words, then you will surely enjoy this “little sister.” #AllAges #poetry

LeahBergen Beautiful! 3y
Lindy @LeahBergen I read a library copy but I have been thinking about buying a copy to keep, even though I rarely hold on to books. 3y
Cathythoughts Sounds & looks beautiful 💫 3y
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Lindy
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I am your double,
your ghost, your other,
The spirit of wild,
the spirit of weather,
Red is my fur and
red is my art,
And red is the blood
of your animal heart.

Cathythoughts Love it ❤️ 3y
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Lindy
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King of the chimney-stack,
the belfry bivouac,
bright-eyed steeplejack,
from church-tower to tarmac,
giving it the snicker-snack!

Cathythoughts ❤️ 3y
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ShelleyBooksie
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@TheKidUpstairs - thank you for my amazing #littlechristmaswap package!!! The book is so beautiful and I love all of the goodies! My kiddo was very excited for the popcorn

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Palimpsest
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This was the perfect book for a cold, rainy afternoon. It‘s filled with beautiful wildlife and plant illustrations and some lovely poems. I took the advice of the poet and read this aloud which did really help the words and sounds trip off the tongue and also a nice way to remember that poems were first recited orally. It‘s a short book and one I‘m glad I got to slow down and take comfort within its pages.

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AllisonM89
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I'm not sure if i love the poems or the artwork more. Its definitely the most beautiful book i own

#bookspinbingo @TheAromaofBooks
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TheAromaofBooks Ooooo how pretty!!! 3y
AllisonM89 @TheAromaofBooks it's worth purchasing for the artwork alone! 3y
TheAromaofBooks I felt that way about this one. I could look at the pictures for hours & feel like even if you think Noah's Ark is just a fairy tale it's still worth enjoying for the amazing artwork! 3y
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arlenefinnigan
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This is a stunningly beautiful book. The paintings are just gorgeous, and the writing is too. A lovely soothing love letter to nature. Buy it, you won't regret it, its good for your soul.

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arlenefinnigan
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This would make a lovely tattoo. I mean I already have an owl tattoo but maybe i want another one.

ShelleyBooksie What does your tattoo look like? I really want an owl tattoo. 3y
arlenefinnigan @ShelleyBooksie owl and rainbow. 3y
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arlenefinnigan
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Look at my pretty new book #BooksAndBooze #OwlsOfLitsy

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laurieluna
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The Lost Spells (which is a follow up to The Lost Words) is a beautiful and mesmerising book about nature. Filled with stunning artwork by Jackie Morris and tongue twistingly good poems by Robert Macfarlane, I recommend this book to anyone looking to escape for a short while into the undergrowth and tree tops of our natural world.

charl08 Sold! 4y
laurieluna @charl08 it's beautiful, truly. I could spend hours looking at all the artwork, and it is packed with it. It arrived yesterday, actual publication day is today. I read all the poems before I went to bed last night and again today. I recommend The Lost Words too, and pretty much anything by Robert MacFarlane. He's one of my go to authors for escapism and word play. 4y
charl08 I love MacFarlane but haven't splurged on The Lost Words yet. Maybe Xmas! 4y
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squirrelbrain Ooh I just saw this in the window of Waterstones and wondered about it.... sounds gorgeous! And hi, how are you doing? 👋😘 4y
arlenefinnigan Mine arrived yesterday too. Can't wait to read it. 4y
laurieluna @squirrelbrain hello! I'm doing alright, trying to get through all this covid nonsense with the boys with my sanity intact 😅 how are you? Xx 4y
squirrelbrain Yes, I can‘t imagine trying to wrangle two little boys as well as everything else! 🤣 I‘m fine thank you - just started a new job after being out of work for most of the summer... no time for reading any more! 4y
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