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Friday, July 19, 2024

July's bookish art...

 
Georges D'espagnat -- In the Garden


"If you don't like to read, you haven't found the right book."
--J.K. Rowling.

19 comments:

  1. Kind of disappointed that you chose a JKR quote. While I agree with the sentiment, I don't really like to support her and her work anymore. HP once meant a lot to me and my friends, and it's been very sad to have to give it up. But the type of rhetoric JKR has taken to on her social platforms--plus her added statement that anyone who buys from/supports her also agrees with the things she is saying--isn't something I can support. I think she's actively working to hurt vulnerable communities at the moment and fueling a movement that isn't just anti-LGBTQ but also anti-woman (regardless of their claims to be supporting women's rights).

    I do love the Georges D'espagnat painting, though! Wouldn't you just love to sink into that shady garden and read the day away?

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  2. What a wonderful painting. And I have found the right book(s). Sadly, J.K. Rowlings' are not among them.

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  3. That's such a gorgeous painting. It looks like a wonderful place to escape to and read a book. I agree with that quote too. Hope you have a wonderful weekend, Lark! :D

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  4. Lark, I love this quote! Thank you for sharing it :) Wishing you a lovely weekend!

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  5. Love the art and the quote. And I agree, with so many books out there, there has to be something for everyone.

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  6. I love that quote! That was definitely the case for me. I was a struggling reader until my mom introduced me to the mystery genre.

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  7. That's a lovely picture! Some of us have an easier time finding the right book than others. ;-)

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  8. I whine about the heat, but the summer is when we have so many blooms and that art reflects that! So pretty! That quote is so true! :)

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  9. The painting has me wishing for milder temperatures so I could sit and read outside, too. :)

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  10. The quote is perfection :) I love the art as well. Enjoy your weekend!

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  11. Brilliant quote. I only ever read one of her books because I'm not into fantasy but she got this spot on. And the art is beautiful, as well, as always.

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  12. Beautiful pic and beautiful quote too.

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  13. Beautiful art. Reading in the garden :)

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  14. Love the picture, but I have an issue with the quote. Much as I love to read, sort of like loving to breath, reading for pleasure is not for everyone. I only say this because I find readers can be cruel about non-readers not loving what they love, which irks me.

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    1. BTW, that Anonymous was from me...not sure why I was Anonymous :)

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  15. I love the art! I would love to have a print of it in my office. I do find the quote fitting - stories are for everyone! You just have to find the right story and medium for you.

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