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This was an interesting book about symbols we use in writing, their history from handwritten manuscripts to modern printing, and further changes with online text. I especially enjoyed the chapters on the pilcrow, octothorpe, and manicule, all of which I also think qualify as weird words. I was not as interested in the discussion of irony and sarcasm and attempts to identify them in print.

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I need to give this series a reread. It's been too long.

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Not a fan. I'm about 20% in and have lost interest. The villain is a tiresome mustache twirler. This seems like a pale copy of The Da Vinci Code and Angels & Demons which I loved. On to something else! It's an obnoxiously cold day in Minnesota. Perfect for coffee and books!

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#FoodandLit September China 🇨🇳

To participate read a book that takes place in the country or is by an author from the country. Also enjoy food from the country. Share your experience with the tag #FoodandLit and tag @Catsandbooks & @Texreader

If you're not currently tagged in #FoodandLit news and would like to be, let me know.

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The soul is the ultimate human mystery.

Another interesting little book. This one explores the many different beliefs about the soul. A lot of nice illustrations. Fairly quick read.

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#RushAThon

‘Symbols are the language of the mind.‘

This is a basic, brief and to the point guide to symbols that have been around throughout history. Interesting little book with lots of colorful illustrations to go along with the descriptions.

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#USIndependence Happy 4th to all my US Littens! I assume the entire point of IG is to pretend I can afford fabulously decorated cookies for every occasion no matter how ridiculous. #SummerSpecial @Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

I contacted a tattoo artist recently after reading Pax by Sara Pennypacker for the second time. Somehow, I ended up booking her for a *completely* different design — but one that I‘ve had in mind for years.

It‘s inspired by my love of the ocean, a tattoo by a Korean artist named Sol, and a color essay I read once, entitled “Glaucous: the Greeny Blue of Epic Poetry & Succulents.” The essay quotes the tagged.

I go for my appointment on Tuesday! 😱