Litsy

Lonely Planet Hidden Libraries: The World's Most Unusual Book Depositories | Nancy Pearl, D. C. Helmuth

More #HiddenLibraries: #StreetBooks, a bicycle library for the unhoused in #PortlandOR.

An interview with founder Laura Moulton and patron (and coauthor) Ben Hodgson: https://lithub.com/the-creators-of-a-bicycle-powered-library-reflect-on-its-humb...

Public Radio: https://www.opb.org/article/2022/03/29/mobile-library-street-books-portland-peop...

Find out more and how to support them: https://streetbooks.org/

BookishMarginalia The story of a regular patron who disappeared and reappeared: https://youtu.be/-vPVb64nZps?si=lXYjGC9M3z7bXTF9

Loaners: The Making of a Street Library

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Dilara That's fantastic! (Well, obviously, it would be better if it wasn't needed 😔) 7h

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willaful

Come, Tell Me How You Live: An Archaeological Memoir | Agatha Christie Mallowan

One of the more interesting passages in the book. Christie was hardly free of the prejudices of her time, but she thought about things white feminists of decades later didn't.

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AnneCecilie

A Thousand Feasts: Small Moments of Joy ... A Memoir of Sorts | Nigel Slater

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A wonderful book focusing on the small moments of joy in our life, like drinking a cup of something or eating something. A book to read in small doses

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willaful

Come, Tell Me How You Live: An Archaeological Memoir | Agatha Christie Mallowan

This memoir of 1930s archeological digs in Syria is, unsurprisingly, all kinds of problematic. Still, if you're fond of Christie's voice there's a lot to enjoy, not least of which is her own enjoyment. It's kind of awesome to read about a middle-aged woman gamely heading out on adventures, and as a working member of a team. As a fan, it's also fun to notice where she used her experiences in her fiction.

#10BeforeTheEnd @ChaoticMissAdventures

Ruthiella I liked it too, despite some of the more cringe-worthy parts. I thought the bit about the deaf vicar in the train misunderstanding her relationship to the serviceman was hilarious. 2d

willaful @Ruthiella lol yes. 2d

ChaoticMissAdventures ✔️✔️ almost there!! 2d

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monalyisha

Four Seasons in Rome: On Twins, Insomnia, and the Biggest Funeral in the History of the World | Anthony Doerr

I don‘t know how many of you saw the moon earlier, but WOW! It had me texting my friends, “Beauty emergency!” a la Maggie Smith. One of them responded, “The moon was beautiful last night, too.” I don‘t know if she meant it to be an enthusiastic confirmation of my awe or flippant disinterest — but it reminded me of this quote by Anthony Doerr, which I love.

Anyway, the moon. 🌖 Hope some of you caught it!

willaful It *was* beautiful last night! 😁 3d

monalyisha @willaful And every. Let‘s cause some pandemonium. 😜 2d

Chelsea.Poole The cold moon. I made moon water 🌕 2d

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TheBookHippie The cold moon! I‘ve taken so many pictures! 2d

AnnCrystal 💖🌜🌝🌛💖. 2d

Soubhiville Yes, great quote! I live in a beautiful mountain setting, and try to remember to actually see them when I‘m driving around. Taking the time to notice is great gratitude practice! 🩷 2d

monalyisha @Chelsea.Poole Love the idea of moon water. So easy! 2d

monalyisha @Soubhiville Same...except switch out the mountains for the ocean! I grew up just one state over (MA) but we were centrally-located and if we wanted to go to the beach, it was about an hour-and-a-half drive. When I moved to RI, I vowed I'd never “get used to it“ and take the easy ocean access for granted. I've been true to my promise! 2d

TheKidUpstairs I love those moments when something you see everyday: the moon, a tree, a lake, whatever, just stops you in your tracks. The local First Nation, Mississaugas of Scugog Island, shared a "learn Anishinaabemowin" post about this week's full moon, it is called Manidoon Giizis or Little Spirit Moon. 2d

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jack777

The Adventurer's Son: A Memoir | Roman Dial

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Mostly read cause I'm heading to costa rica tomorrow. Not the best writing but entertaining enough.

TheEllieMo

Zen And The Art Of Motorcycle Maintenance: 40th Anniversary Edition | Robert Pirsig

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I‘m probably more on the “self-absorbed ranting” side of the above quote, and philosophy is not my thing at all, but as the wife of a MechEng who maintains all his own vehicles, I found much of interest in this book.

#LetterZ #LitsyAtoZ @Texreader
Book 7 #10BeforeTheEnd @ChaoticMissAdventures
Book 101 #Read2025 @DieAReader

Texreader Perfect!!! 4d

DieAReader ♥️♥️♥️ 4d

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BookishMarginalia

Lonely Planet Hidden Libraries: The World's Most Unusual Book Depositories | Nancy Pearl, D. C. Helmuth

Another of the #HiddenLibraries since 2018: #LittleFreeLibrary in a Cottonwood Tree!

Learn more:
📰 https://www.columbian.com/news/2019/may/04/this-woman-turned-her-tree-stump-into...

Short vid:
💜 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G23-hG4PQjg

TheBookHippie It‘s so cute!!! I want one! 6d

Suet624 So sweet. 6d

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Nebklvr

Stalking the Atomic City: Life Among the Decadent and the Depraved of Chornobyl | Markiyan Kamysh

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Is it lyrical or narcissistic? Is the author a brave explorer or a refugee from Darwin‘s law? It feels like he is in love with listening to himself ramble his nihilistic monologue. However, not all readers have partaken of the substances that make philosophers and poets out of every fool.

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AnneCecilie

A Thousand Feasts: Small Moments of Joy ... A Memoir of Sorts | Nigel Slater