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There Is No Such Thing As Too Many Books
My family might disagree. They love to tease me about my ever-growing book collection. They roll their eyes every time a book shows up in the mail and they complain because I am taking over their bookshelves. My son jokes that I am just waiting for him to grow up and move out so I can turn his room into a library. The thing is, that isn’t a joke. I have it all planned. I am going to line the walls with shelves, buy the world’s most comfortable chair, and never leave the house. I am sure my husband will keep me supplied with tea and chocolate. Since I plan on…
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Reasons Why Winter Is Not That Bad
You are overwhelmed by my enthusiasm and positive attitude, aren’t you? I don’t blame you. However, on yet another grey and gloomy day I give you a list of things to enjoy about winter. Tree branches outlined against the sky. Or, in this case, against the clouds. Either way, aren’t they pretty? The satisfying crunch when you step on a patch of crackly ice on your way to the car. Plus, the few extra minutes you spend crunching all the other icy patches in your driveway. Just me? Afghans. Blankets. Cosy spots on the couch. Being able to drink tea without feeling like you are going to melt into a…
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In My Reading Life
It is still winter. Yes, I am going to complain about the weather again. Right now, we have freezing rain. School was canceled yet again. My kids will probably be going to school until the end of time to make up for all the snow days they have been having. The sun never shines so it is impossible to take decent photos. Of course, it doesn’t help that the only days I have to take pictures and write blog posts are the ones where I am snowed in and the light is terrible. Oh, the hardships of being me. But, on the plus side, look at my gorgeous leather tote…
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For The Love Of Persephone
Persephone Books is one of my absolute favorite bookshops. Not only have I never been disappointed in a book I have bought from them but also, their books are gorgeous with their uniform grey covers and beautiful endpapers. Persephone Books reprints neglected (mostly) women authors, authors such as Dorothy Whipple, Monica Dickens, and Mollie Panter-Downes. When I found out that Jessie at Dwell In Possibility was hosting a Persephone Readathon I knew I would have to join in at some point. Today, posts are supposed to show our Persephone collection, something I am always happy to do. I spent a little while collecting together all of them from the different shelves…
