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Saturday PhotoHunt - Book(s).

A book-end shaped like two books - with an unlikely brass peacock sitting on them!

TNChick hosts the PhotoHunt.

Happy Hunting!

Look What I've Got!

A parcel came for me recently.
It came from the lovely and bubbly Liz in Wales.
It contained a book I've wanted since I finished the previous one in this series.

There was a pretty card with the book...

... and it was signed by both Liz and George!

Isn't it wonderful what friends you can make through blogging?

I've started reading the book, and I'm thoroughly enjoying it.

Thank you so much Liz!

ABC Wednesday - N

Wednesday again, and time to search the dictionary for the letter

N

Though this week the dictionary had a rest, as I wanted to share one of my favourite new authors.

Now, this may come as a surprise to you, (!) but I have to admit to liking dragons just a little bit. So when Hubby read a review of a new dragon book, I had to try it.
The author's name is

Naomi Novik

The book is about a naval captain in the time of Napoleon who inadvertently becomes a dragon rider and therefore part of the Air Force.
(Yes, this is a fascinating alternative history.)

I loved this book so much that I went on to the next two as they became available.

The fourth - Empire of Ivory - is now out in paperback, so that's next on my shopping list as soon as I can get it.

I love discovering new authors that become favourites!

For more N posts and participants, visit Mrs Nesbitt, and have a great Wednesday!

ABC Wednesday - M

Today's letter is M

M is for

MABINOGION

The MABINOGION is a collection of very early Welsh legends and folk-tales.
Two of the above books are beautifully illustrated.
One of them is in Welsh.

I'll pick just one of these, sit down, and drink a nice

Mug of Mocha

For more ABC Wednesday participants, visit Mrs Nesbit.
Don't forget to read her post - it's hilarious!

Happy Wednesday!

Book Meme

I've been tagged by Rosebud with the 123 book meme. According to her, you grab the nearest book, turn to page 123, write down the first five sentences, then tag 5 other people.

OK then, ,here goes.

At the moment I'm re-reading Ursula Le Guin's "Earthsea" books. I know they're children's books, but I like them a lot.

The book to hand is "The Tombs of Atuan"
Page 123 is the start of Chapter 10 - The Anger of the Dark

When she said that, the man named Ged put his hand over hers that held the broken talisman. She looked up startled, and saw him flushed with life and triumph, smiling. She was dismayed and frightened of him. "You have set us both free," he said. "Alone, no one wins freedom.

And that's the end of five sentences!

Now I have no idea what idea any of you will make of that! It stops in mid-conversation, and you don't know what went before or what happens next.

I don't want to pressure anyone, so I'm not tagging. I'll just leave it for you to pick up if you're interested.

Thanks Rosebud for thinking of me.