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17th May 2013

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If one cannot enjoy reading a book over and over again, there is no use in reading it at all. ~Oscar Wilde~

If one cannot enjoy reading a book over and over again, there is no use in reading it at all. ~Oscar Wilde~

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21st February 2013

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After years of chasing mice and birds, Paul finally earned his right to pursue his interest in investing in foreign stock markets 

After years of chasing mice and birds, Paul finally earned his right to pursue his interest in investing in foreign stock markets 

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8th February 2013

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A great book should leave you with many experiences, and slightly exhausted at the end. You live several lives while reading.  ~William Styron~

A great book should leave you with many experiences, and slightly exhausted at the end. You live several lives while reading.  ~William Styron~

Tagged: booksliteraturereadingliteracyauthorslibraryleisurelearningculturegirlwoman

2nd February 2013

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I must have a warped sense of humour, because this totally made me laugh out loud 

I must have a warped sense of humour, because this totally made me laugh out loud 

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31st January 2013

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Welcome, old friends!

Welcome, old friends!

Tagged: booksliteraturereadingclassicsvintagebindingculture

23rd January 2013

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A room without books is like a body without a soul

~Macruc Tullius Cicero~

A room without books is like a body without a soul
~Macruc Tullius Cicero~

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18th January 2013

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My husband is frequently greeted with this view of me when he arrives home to find me engrossed in a book

My husband is frequently greeted with this view of me when he arrives home to find me engrossed in a book

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7th January 2013

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What a lot we lost when we stopped writing letters.  You can’t reread a phone call. 
~Liz Carpenter~

What a lot we lost when we stopped writing letters.  You can’t reread a phone call. 

~Liz Carpenter~

Tagged: girlwomanbrunetteletterreadingcorrespondencedaydreaming

2nd January 2013

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OK, I have all I need…let’s go!

OK, I have all I need…let’s go!

Tagged: booksreadingliteratureliteracysuitcasepacked

26th December 2012

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Do yourself a favor: throw out your TV, dust off your books and feed your soul

Do yourself a favor: throw out your TV, dust off your books and feed your soul

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10th December 2012

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There is no solitary occupation more pleasant than savoring a good book with a delicious glass of Malbec in front of a roaring fireplace

There is no solitary occupation more pleasant than savoring a good book with a delicious glass of Malbec in front of a roaring fireplace

Tagged: girlwomanleisurereadingbookfireplacewineenjoyingcontentment

3rd November 2012

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What a great idea for our cabin. We already have exposed beams and ‘Amish’ style floors, and we love books and spending time reading in front of the fireplace. WANT

What a great idea for our cabin. We already have exposed beams and ‘Amish’ style floors, and we love books and spending time reading in front of the fireplace. WANT

Tagged: librarybookcasebooksreadingliteratureroomdesigninterior decoratingcabindenstyle

31st October 2012

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From the looks of it, this is one of those books you’d read again, and again, and again…

From the looks of it, this is one of those books you’d read again, and again, and again…

Tagged: perversionreadingbookvintagehardcovergirlsliterature

28th October 2012

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Dreaming of summer delights

Dreaming of summer delights

Tagged: picnicblanketbooksreadingliteratureleisurenaturebeautyflowersbloomingspringsummerrelaxingenjoyment

24th October 2012

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So many books, so little time
~Frank Zappa~

So many books, so little time

~Frank Zappa~

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