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Sword in Slumber
Sword in Slumber | Sara Raasch
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In this sweeping series of interconnected novels that can be read out of order, Disney's Princesses grow up--and learn to rule--guided by the magical Queen's Council. In A Sword in Slumber, raised as Briar Rose, Aurora must learn how to rule . . . not just as queen but as emperor of a nation. This thrilling reimagining wakes Princess Aurora from her fairy tale slumber and places her against a real historical backdrop--with a Disney twist. Briar Rose loves her life in the small Austrian town of Hausach, where she sings, dances, and runs wild through the woods with her best friend Frieda. But with her curse broken and Maleficent slain, Briar must leave her happy enclave to take her rightful place as Aurora, princess of Austria and betrothed of Prince Phillip of Lorraine. She's doing her best to come to terms with her new identity when the emperor of the Holy Roman Empire dies, and her father announces he will put his name forward for the position. While her days are a whirlwind of seismic change, her nights offer little respite. Mysterious dreams keep her tossing and turning, visions of queens throughout the ages, facing down conflict in their own nations. Then Bavaria launches an attack on Austria, killing King Stefan and setting up Matilda of Bavaria to become empress. To save the empire from a warmonger's rule, Aurora pledges to take the throne herself. She'll have to compete against the top rulers from across the empire and learn to play their political games. But there's one more surprise in store. Hausach was home to more than one hidden princess, and Aurora must go head to head against her best friend to win the title of emperor, not just for herself but for all of Austria. This thrilling reimagining of Princess Aurora wakes her from her fairy tale slumber and places her against a real historical backdrop--with a Disney twist.
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Because the future that lay before her would indeed be one of unity and peace, starting here, with those she loved. Anything they built on this foundation could only be good and true and right.
It could only be the stuff of dreams.
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This was a fun read. It was an interesting take on what happened after happily ever after. Overall I enjoyed reading about Sleeping Beauty. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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In a world driven by speed, perfection, and algorithms, what draws us back to creaky wooden floors and cracked spines? There‘s a reason old bookstores still thrive, and it has little to do with convenience.

This piece explores how Wabi-Sabi, a centuries-old Japanese philosophy, quietly lives in these spaces.

Read more: https://magazine.1000libraries.com/why-wabi-sabi-a-japanese-philosophy-makes-old...

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dabbe 🤩🤩🤩 1w
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Madrid is more than just tapas and football—it‘s a city with a true love for books. Hidden among its lively streets are places where stories live beyond the page.

Whether it‘s a 17th-century bookstore, an artsy shop doubling as a gallery, or a hidden gem filled with gothic horror, Madrid‘s bookstores are full of surprises.

Read more: https://magazine.1000libraries.com/17-must-visit-bookstores-in-madrid/

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Ever been in a library with a tunnel and stained glass windows? One of Mexico's best libraries holds centuries of newspapers and magazines—some dating back to the 1600s. It‘s a quiet, academic space with unexpected beauty at every turn, plus a café downstairs when you need a reading break.

Here‘s our full guide: https://magazine.1000libraries.com/10-must-visit-libraries-in-mexico-city/

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dabbe ♥️🇨🇦♥️ 2w
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What if travel wasn‘t just about seeing new places, but about stepping into the pages of a book? Literary travel takes readers beyond the guidebook, inviting them into the lives of authors and characters in real-world settings like Hemingway‘s Paris or Austen‘s Bath.

Read more: https://magazine.1000libraries.com/the-philosophy-of-literary-travel-why-book-lo...

BooksandCoffee4Me Thanks for the link — I‘ll be busy browsing for a while! 😊 2w
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In 2013, a dusty shipment of books arrived in the remote Colombian town of Atanquez. For weeks, no one touched them until word spread that they might be taken back. That urgency sparked something.

Read the full story: https://magazine.1000libraries.com/the-untold-story-of-the-colombian-library-kee...

BooksandCoffee4Me Wow! Thank you for sharing this! So true: “Stories are never just stories. They are cornerstones of culture and life.” Loved seeing the seriously eager looks of the kids in the photos. (edited) 2w
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Have you ever dreamed about discovering a hidden underground bookstore that feels like a secret portal to another world? In Prague, a UNESCO City of Literature — these dreams come true!

We‘ve rounded up 11 of the most enchanting bookstores you‘ll find in this city, including one tucked away beneath the streets like a scene straight out of a novel.

Read more: https://magazine.1000libraries.com/11-bookstores-to-visit-in-prague/

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The library world experienced a victory yesterday when the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia granted a temporary restraining order to block President Trump‘s dismantling of the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The decision was issued in response to a lawsuit filed by the American Library Association and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees. https://bit.ly/43d0olu

#SupremeCourt #ASwordInSlumber

Bookwomble Yeah, 'cos it's all those people who know things that are the threat to making America great again! (🤔 Oh, wait, yes that's right. You can see why MAGA might object to a knowledgeable electorate.) 3w
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Life‘s biggest questions don‘t come with easy answers, but The Magic Box invites readers to explore them with curiosity rather than fear. Through vibrant artwork and poetic musings, this 1970s art book embraces the beauty of existence and the inevitability of change, much like the shifting seasons it represents.

Dive in: https://magazine.1000libraries.com/this-book-helps-adults-to-navigate-existentia...

#TheMagicBox #book #books

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Behind some of Australia‘s most celebrated Indigenous writers is a publishing house rooted in purpose and place. Magabala Books has been building a literary legacy from Broome since 1987.

Explore the full story behind the books: https://magazine.1000libraries.com/why-magabala-books-is-a-pillar-of-indigenous-...

#ASwordInSlumber #SaraRaasch #Fantasy #Retellings #YoungAdult

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The series is made up of interconnected novels that can be read out of order. The books feature the princesses growing up and learning to rule with the help of the magical Queen's Council.
#RebelRose #EmmaTheriault #TheFeatherAndFlame #LiviaBlackburne #RealmOfWonders #AlexandraMonir #ASwordInSlumber #SaraRaasch #TheQueensCouncil #book #books #bookjunkie #Fantasy #Retellings #YoungAdult #HistoricalFiction #Romance #Magic #FairyTales #Adventure 💖💖

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I just found out about the next book in The Queen‘s Council series, coming September 3rd, 2024.

This thrilling reimagining of Princess Aurora wakes her from her fairy tale slumber and places her against a real historical backdrop—with a Disney twist.
#ASwordInSlumber #SaraRaasch #TheQueensCouncil #book #books #bookmark #bookmarks #bookmarket #bookmarkets #FairyTaleRetellings #Fantasy #Disney #SleepingBeauty #Retelling #HistoricalFiction 💗💗💗💗