pickThe photo is a Pachinko Parlor, and the reason for the title. This was a beautifully written book about a Korean family which followed multi generations. I only wished that I had been able to attend my Book Club‘s discussion. Rushed to finish on time and then regrettably, was not able to attend. #allthefeels
Surprise! I forgot that I had preordered this book! 😃
What a nice surprise to open the door this morning and discover a book on my front porch. My neighbor and I went to see the play Orlando, and she told me about this book. #neighborssharingbooks
Looking at photos of our end of Summer Anniversary Trip and forgot to share this photo. I had taken it just for Litsy! Love finding books in places that I did not expect. This was at Wayne Gretzky‘s whiskey distillery in Niagara-on-The-Lake, Ontario!
Ann Patchett wrote a children‘s book,and I had to buy it! She was strongly encouraged to write this by her good friend who happens to be the illustrator of the Fancy Nancy books. Ann‘s real life dog can be seen in the upper left corner of the book.
Saw a very creative adaptation of this Virginia Woolf novel at the Villanova University theater. She wrote this about her long time love, Vita Sackville-West.
I saw this on a display for #BannedBooksWeek at the Library and decided to take it home with me. Last year, I attended an onstage interview with the author at the University of Pennsylvania. She was impressive!
I had the pleasure of watching the charming style star Eddie Ross interview the author, Deborah Burns tonight about her memoir. They are old friends from when they both were working in the home style magazine business.
pickA slim book of three light hearted short stories about the Upper Crust in England. Beautiful language. Highly entertaining. It definitely is a “Pick-Me-Up”. I understand that Wodehouse has written others in this series, and I will definitely be on the lookout! If you are a fan of Downton Abbey, you will love this!
What a pleasure to hear Ann Patchett talk about the journey to create her new book! She is brilliant, charismatic and witty. Her stories about her writer friends were fascinating. She also promoted many of her favorite books, and encouraged us to purchase from our local booksellers. A crowd of 450 fans filled the space. Oh, the woman in black is her college roommate. She would visit her home in Elkins Park (the book setting) during school breaks.
Saw the film, and it was well done. It seemed very slow at times, but beautiful cinematography. Glad I was able to finish the book before I saw it!
Back to walking with my new Playaway! Had no idea that it had won The Pulitzer!
I loved this poster on the wall of the Book Store! Inspired to read some of George Bernard Shaw‘s writing.
This is a statue of George Bernard Shaw (he won the Noble Prize for Literature in 1925) which is standing in front of the Shaw Cafe and Wine Bar in Niagara on the Lake, Ontario. There is a theater in town that has an annual Shaw Festival.
Day 7
#7days7covers #covercrush
Thank you for the tag @Leftcoastzen
And I think @Cinfhen started this 🤔, so thank you for this fun challenge!
Scouted out the local bookshop while visiting beautiful Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. It was most charming with an eclectic collection. The “of a certain age” proprietor sat behind an antique desk, beautifullly coiffed and dressed (even matching her soft orange cashmere sweater to her orange pen) handwriting receipts of purchase. Will post my selections!
Day 5 #7days7covers #covercrush
Leaving tomorrow for a belated Anniversary Getaway to Niagara Falls! I am excited to finally see this natural wonder, and started this book to prepare! #roadtrip
Day 3 #7days7covers #covercrush
so-soI‘m sure you have probably thought about the question “who are the 5 people you would ask to your ideal dinner party?” This is the story of such a dinner party and the main character has included Audrey Hepburn! The author read the book for the audio,and she did not add to any enjoyment. There were a few touching moments and a surprise reveal from one of the guests. That being said,it‘s still a borrow rather than buy in my opinion. #evenwithaudrey
A friend recommended this book. Once I finish, she, another friend and I are getting together to discuss. It is written by a woman who is an Episcopalian priest. She left her ministry to become a college professor at a small college in rural Georgia. The book talks about her Religion class that covers world religions.
This is the second quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson that I saw within the past few days. I found both of them very moving. Adding his work to my #TBR list. I would love to own this canvas art piece, but as it is very large, don‘t know where I could hang it?!? 🤔🤷🏼♀️❤️
Finished #booked2019 for the Summer.
Genre Busting- Life After Life
Muslim Author- Sin
Book to Movie- Crazy Rich Asians
Graphic Novel- Ghosts
Book Gifted to Me- Three Daughters of Eve
Diverse Middle Grade- The Night Diary
pickThank you to @HardcoverHearts for her readalong which encouraged me to finally read this masterful but hefty book. It had lingered on the TBR for far too long! Donna Tartt‘s love of Dickens is evident in this coming of age story. Exciting start in NYC where much of the book takes place. Not a fan of the Vegas chapters. Hobie and Boris are favorite characters. Did not like the glorified use of drugs and alcohol throughout. #readyourownbooks
pickThe photo is of the author, Helen Hoang. I did not read The Kiss Quotient, and quite frankly was not interested in the steamy scenes that everyone seemed to enjoy. This book was just right for me. Quick read. Likeable characters particularly Esme. Strong, intelligent, kind, young woman. Rooting for her to succeed in life and love. #booked2019 #newin2019
Book Cover Art and a celebration of author, Oscar Wilde from the Camp Exhibit at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. The framed drawing is Aubrey Beardsley‘s cover for Oscar Wilde‘s Salome. The cape is by Alexander McQueen, inspired by Oscar Wilde. If you are in the NYC area, I strongly recommend a visit. This is the last week!
Finally visited this beautiful 11 feet tall Alice in Wonderland sculpture in Central Park NYC! It‘s a beautiful day, and it was tough to get a shot without people posing on it!
pickI rarely read a #graphicnovel. This middle grade one was enjoyable on many levels. The “ghost” part describes the Mexican celebration of the festival of the dead. That part of the storyline reminded me of the movie “Coco”, which I loved. I found the inclusion of the young sister who has cystic fibrosis the most interesting part. The reader learns of the illness and the treatments in a gentle way. #booked2019
A recent purchase in memory of Toni Morrison. Although there are many covers of this book available, this Vintage 2004 edition is a favorite. #treasurefound
I wish that I had seen the Charles Santore exhibit at the Woodmere Art Museum last year. It was my intention. Sorry to learn of this local illustrator‘s death.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/whyy.org/articles/charles-santore-philly-illustrato...
On to a new Playaway! Started while cooking dinner! It is read by the author, and I think she should have hired a professional! Crossed my mind that I might not be able to continue! She‘s not a Neil Gaiman, if you know what I mean. 🙂
Read this awhile ago. The funny thing is I only remember a missing girl, not girls! 🤔#ayupaugust #missing
I saw this book on Litsy, and loved the concept and the artwork. Added it to my Amazon wish list, and was surprised to receive it as a birthday gift! The story is inspired by the classic 1807 poem by William Roscoe. It is a visual fairytale using the illustrations of the distinctive British artist, Alan Aldridge. The colorful collection of animals has charmed both adults and children since 1973. #ayupaugust #animal #blameitonlitsy
Thank you @HardcoverHearts for encouraging me to finally pull this off the #TBR shelves for the readalong before the movie is released!
pickThis was a fast paced, entertaining break from my more serious reads. Young New York professor, Rachel,is in a long term relationship with fellow professor, Nick. He invites her to his home in Singapore at the end of the school year. She loves Nick, but his family is “as they say” another story. Can‘t wait to see the movie!
pickThis is a photo of Ann Tyler. The Clock Dance is the 22nd book for the Pulitzer Prize winning novelist. She lives in Baltimore, and it is that setting that draws me to her books. This story transports a married 61 year old woman from her very comfortable life in Arizona with her lawyer husband to a Baltimore neighborhood that The NY Times describes as a “cross between Mr. Rogers and John Waters”. There, Willa decides to do what makes her happy.
When I was out shopping today, I went to checkout and saw that the young woman at the counter was reading a book. I asked what she was reading, and took a photo to remember it! Sorry, it‘s a poor photo. Checked Goodreads, and very high ratings. Does anyone else ask strangers what they are reading?
Author talk at local library. Laurie Hull is a psychic and ghost hunter who has been on the TV show Ghost Adventures,and has worked with the police to solve a murder. She lives in a house that is haunted. Laurie even played audio recordings of some of the ghosts that she has met. #iaintafraidofnoghost
pickThis is a photo of Elizebeth and William Friedman in the early days of their relationship. As I read this remarkable story of love,war, and spies, I couldn‘t help but think that it would make a great movie. Just discovered that the creators of the hit TV show The Good Wife have optioned the rights. Loved the Friedmans relationship, and am in awe of the brilliant mind of Elizebeth! #girlpower
Beautiful,cool weather got me moving again this morning! #audiowalk #sunflowers
Good Morning! This just popped up on my Facebook feed and just had to share! #youarewhatyouread #strengthinbooks
Last night, Laura Lippman discussed her latest book at the independent book store, Reads & Company in Phoenixville, PA. She is powerful and brilliant! Looking forward to reading this crime novel set in my hometown of Baltimore!
Starting From Paumanok
See, steamers steaming through my poems,
See, in my poems immigrants continually coming and landing,
See, in arriere, the wigwam, the trail, the hunter‘s hut, the flatboat, the maize-leaf, the claim, the rude fence, and the backwoods village...
1860
#poemsbeforephones
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