Bookish Quote of the Day!!!

 

The Treasure in the Forest by HG Wells

 

I stumbled upon the audio version of The Treasure in the Forest by H. G. Wells on YouTube. So, I decided to listen to this short story after listening to the previous H. G. Wells short story last week.

I enjoyed listening to The Treasure in the Forest by H. G. Wells. It's a short, fun listen and also well narrated. It's a combination horror/adventure read, imo. Since this is a short story, I will resist giving a summary, so that I don't spoil the plot.

I am giving The Treasure in the Forest by H. G. Wells a rating of 3 stars out of 5 stars. 

Until my next post, happy reading!!

New to Me Little Free Library in Walnut Creek, California!!

 

My husband and I are not football fans... So, on Super Bowl Sunday, we didn't watch the Super Bowl Game - Surprise, surprise!!

Instead, we found two different new to us Little Free Libraries in nearby cities north of where we live.

The above Little Free Library is a totally cute one with a floral design painted on its exterior like the previous LFL we found in Pleasant Hill. I left two books at this particular Little Free Library. However, I didn't take any books home with me to read in the future.

Have you visited any new to you Little Free Libraries?

New to Me Little Free Library in Pleasant Hill, California!!

 

My husband and I are not football fans... So, on Super Bowl Sunday, we didn't watch the Super Bowl Game - Surprise, surprise!!

Instead, we found two different new to us Little Free Libraries in nearby cities.

The above Little Free Library is a totally cute one with a floral design painted on its exterior. I left three books at this particular Little Free Library. However, I didn't take any books home with me to read in the future.

Have you visited any new to you Little Free Libraries?

Bookish Quote of the Day!!!

 

The Strange Orchid by H. G. Wells

 

I absolutely love orchids! So, when I stumbled upon the audio version of The Strange Orchid by H. G. Wells on YouTube, I happily decided to listen to this short story... After all, how could I resist listening to a short story about an orchid?!

I enjoyed listening to The Strange Orchid by H. G. Wells. It's a short, fun listen and also well narrated. It's a combination horror/science fiction read, imo. Since this is a short story, I will resist giving a summary so I don't spoil the plot.

I am giving The Strange Orchid by H. G. Wells a rating of 3 stars out of 5 stars. Until my next post, happy reading!!

Happy Library Lovers Day!

 

I hope you have fun visiting the library today!

Top Ten Tuesday - Love Freebie - Bookish Things I L-O-V-E!

 

Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme hosted by Jana @ That Artsy Reader Girl. Top Ten Tuesday was originally created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together.

Below are the TOP TEN BOOKISH things I love!

1. I love visiting Little Free Libraries! I am actually addicted to visiting Little Free Libraries. I enjoy finding new to me Little Free Libraries as well as revisiting ones I've been to before. Each Little Free Library is so unique looking, which makes finding them so much fun. I enjoy leaving books for others to find and read at Little Free Libraries. 

Plus, I like the surprise of discovering which books are contained within each Little Free Library I visit. I've been able to find and snag wishlist books, discover new authors/books I've never heard of before, and even find popular books to take home and read. I even take the time to find Little Free Libraries while on vacations or day-trips.

2. I've been an avid member of Bookcrossing for 17 years this year. I love connecting with other avid readers/book lovers from around the world. You can register and share books with others through Bookcrossing and each person who receives and reads the book you've shared has the opportunity to make a journal entry rating the book and giving it a review which you can read about once a journal entry has been made. It's fun seeing what other people think about the same book you've already read. You can also participate in the Bookcrossing forum section on various topics, attend Bookcrossing conventions, participate in planned book exchanges, attend Bookcrossing meet-ups, and so much more! 

3. Attending author events/book festivals, whether in person or virtually is something I truly enjoy very much. There's nothing like hearing a favorite author talk about a new book they've written that's recently been published or about one you've already read by them.

4. Visiting my favorite indie bookstore(s) and also discovering new to me indie bookstores is another thing I enjoy doing. Each indie bookstore is so unique. Indie bookstores usually offer exceptional customer service, staff picks/recommendations, books from local authors, author events, and more. Buying locally and supporting small businesses is truly a wonderful thing!

5. I love discussing books with other readers. So, belonging to a book group or having a book buddy is fabulous as you can read the same book at the same time and discuss the book while it is still fresh in your mind. 

6. Blogging about books and anything bookish related is another way to share my passion about reading, authors, books, bookish news, etc. It's just another way to connect with other avid readers/book lovers.

7. The smell of new books! Some new books smell better than others... I'm currently reading a paperback book that smells really good.

8. I love coffee table books.They are so fun to flip through and are fun for guests that visit to look through as well.

9. Reading in one of my favorite spots with plenty of uninterrupted quiet time with or without a snack or beverage to enjoy while reading a captivating book is the ultimate favorite way to spend one's time.

10. I love using magnetic bookmarks while reading physical books as sometimes paper bookmarks can fall out causing one to lose their reading spot within the book they're reading.

Happy Valentine's Day to all! I hope you have an amazing day tomorrow enjoying time with someone you love and/or do something you love!!!

Bookish Quote of the Day!!!

 

Shiba Park Hotel - Hotel Library Stay in Japan!

 

I'm always amazed by the literary inspired places one is

able to visit around the world.

Last night, my husband and I watched the above video

we found on YouTube about the Shiba Park Hotel in Japan.

This amazing hotel library looks so unique and is a place

I'd love to visit with my husband should we ever visit Japan.

Have you ever visited a library hotel or other literary inspired

venue? Share your experience in the comment section below.

I'd love to read about it.

Top Ten Tuesday - Top Ten Quick Reads/Books to Read When Time is Short

Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme hosted by Jana @ That Artsy Reader Girl. Top Ten Tuesday was originally created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together.

The following short reads are ones I have enjoyed. Maybe you'll find some gems below too!

1. Gentlemen Prefer Blondes by Anita Loos (84 pages)

2. The Birds by Daphne du Maurier (75 pages)

3. The Lottery by Shirley Jackson (30 pages)

4. The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman (64 pages)

5. The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin (130 pages)

6. Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata (116 pages)

7. Primates: The Fearless Science of Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey, and Biruté Galdikas by Jim Ottaviani (144 pages)

8. Killer Fashion: Poisonous Petticoats, Strangulating Scarves, and Other Deadly Garments Throughout History by Jennifer Wright (56 pages)

9. Crap Taxidermy by Kat Su (96 pages)

10. Embroideries by Marjane Satrapi (134 pages)

Bookish Quote of the Day!!!