Tuesday, December 17, 2024

December's bookish art...

 


“Oh, magic hour, when a child first knows she can read printed words.”
― Betty Smith, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
 

“Stories you read when you're the right age never quite leave you. You may forget who wrote them or what the story was called. Sometimes you'll forget precisely what happened, but if a story touches you it will stay with you, haunting the places in your mind that you rarely ever visit.”
― Neil Gaiman, M Is for Magic
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21 comments:

  1. AnonymousDecember 17, 2024 at 7:21 AM

    So true.
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  2. Ashley SappDecember 17, 2024 at 8:21 AM

    Yes! That Neil Gaiman quote is so true! Love that painting. It's so cozy.

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  3. reeseDecember 17, 2024 at 9:35 AM

    The picture's so cute! and I love the Betty Smith quote.

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  4. KayDecember 17, 2024 at 10:41 AM

    This is the cutest picture, Lark! Love it and love the quote as well. Just perfect!

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  5. TerraDecember 17, 2024 at 11:28 AM

    So true. I dearly loved the Misty of Chincoteague books by Marguerite Henry, The Black Stallion books, the Nancy Drew mysteries and more. I read at a young age and guess my career, Librarian!

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  6. thecuecardDecember 17, 2024 at 12:14 PM

    Reading at a young age is true magic. Love the artwork.

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  7. CathDecember 17, 2024 at 3:01 PM

    I love the picture and the sentiments in the quotes. The thrill as the words begin to make sense never leaves you.

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  8. Rachel @Waves of FictionDecember 17, 2024 at 3:28 PM

    I love that bookish art! And yes, it's a thrilling experience when you first learn to read! :)

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  9. Lisa @ Bookshelf FantasiesDecember 17, 2024 at 4:16 PM

    Lovely!

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  10. Dorothy BordersDecember 17, 2024 at 4:39 PM

    I love both those quotes and the evocative artwork.

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  11. Tanya @ Girl Plus BooksDecember 18, 2024 at 5:31 AM

    Such a sweet picture. And I love that Gaiman quote.

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  12. ElunedHermitCrabDecember 18, 2024 at 7:19 AM

    This scene is so cozy! Lovely for the holiday season.

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  13. CindyDecember 18, 2024 at 11:12 AM

    Aw, I loved these!

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  14. Mary KirklandDecember 18, 2024 at 11:20 AM

    Love the quote and the art is just right for this time of year.

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  15. Stephanie SullivanDecember 19, 2024 at 10:47 AM

    What a sweet picture! I hope you have a great weekend!

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  16. EthanDecember 19, 2024 at 8:56 PM

    There is such a sense of peace that can come from escaping into the pages of a book, especially in those quiet hours.

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  17. the bookwormDecember 21, 2024 at 5:40 AM

    Such a cozy picture and nice quotes to go with it. I love Neil Gaiman.

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  18. lissaDecember 22, 2024 at 7:02 AM

    Lovely art. There are stories I couldn't forget but also don't remember the title but darn they do sometimes appear in my mind making wonder.

    Have a lovely day.

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  19. Katherine PDecember 22, 2024 at 11:30 AM

    I adore the Gaiman quote. That's so true. I love the picture!

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  20. Lark @ The Bookwyrm's HoardDecember 23, 2024 at 8:01 PM

    Such a perfect bookish picture for this time of year! And the Neil Gaiman is absolutely true.

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  21. Marianne December 25, 2024 at 5:02 AM

    Perfect for this month, Lark. Just beautiful.

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