I'm a bit partial to emery boards! They get passed out during each election so they're free, and they aren't so small that I lose them in between pages, because if I use something too thin, I may never find my page again.

I really, really want the Gaunt Ring from Harry Potter (minus Voldemort's Horcrux, though. Talk about destroying a beautiful and priceless object!) Image: an heirloom ring, passed down from generations, beginning with Cadmus Peverell. It's made of gold, with a black stone (which was actually the Res...

I've been doing lots of traveling and camping lately, and two of my favorite genres to read are horror or thriller books, The scarier and more heart pounding the better! There's nothing like being out in the woods, wondering if you're in danger from some stray dog. Other times when I'm traveling, I ...

https://i.imgur.com/lvWZgD2.jpg The countries aren't quite drawn to scale.... Each of these novels are very descriptive of their settings, especially of the outdoors. All 3 are very different. Elizabeth George Speare was born in Massachusetts in the United States and moved to Connecticut in1936 whe...

Title: The Witch of Blackbird Pond Author: Elizabeth George Speare Genre: Young Adult, Historical Fiction Disclaimer : mild political and religious views with the ending being to make decisions for yourself. No way could I resist a book with "Witch" in the title, right? Well, I'm glad I picked this...

Most of us have a favorite ice cream flavor, whether it's chocolate, vanilla, or strawberry. My umbrella highlights those three, and adds the words "ice cream" to each.

Speaking with this customer, I learned her name was Natasha. Natasha isn't at all shy, but she also isn't loud and show-offy. She has an outgoing side, but she is also very elegant and loves the classics. She's looking for some formal wear for an upcoming ball. I suggested a black and silver gown to...

Title: Wuthering Heights Author: Emily Bronte Genre: Classic/Gothic Disclaimer: contains violence, bullying, death If you love Severus Snape, or wonder why some people are drawn to the character, this book is for you. A kind of hero found in several of the works of Lord Byron. Like Byron himself, a...

Happy Birthday Lora! Hope you have a magical day!

I'm a nearly impossible combination of Hermione Granger and Luna Lovegood . My Hermione side reads everything, analyzes everything, and craves schedules. I have the HOL spreadsheet to end all spreadsheets! It's huge..... My Luna side craves creativity and originality. Why go with the mundane all the...

Happy Birthday to one of my favorite people! Hope your special day is magical

Title: The Woman in White Author: Wilkie Collins Genre: Victorian Gothic Horror/Mystery Disclaimer: has some dark themes, such as murder and being locked up in various locations This is one of those books I keep running into and want to read but kept putting it off. I've read Victorian prose, and f...

https://i.imgur.com/rmdRUtw.jpg While most of my books are on kindle, I do have one bookshelf in my living room. My mother did lots of carpentry work and built a large entertainment center on one wall of my house with a bookshelf at the end (it doesn't lean, my photo is off :lol:) It's painted my f...

Happy Birthday Louis! Hope it's magical.

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https://i.imgur.com/b6x8kB0.jpg This is my favorite place to settle down with a good book! It comes complete with comfy cushions and a lovely view of my front yard. I'm almost always joined by my two dogs, although only one appears in the photo. And you can just see the corner of my bookshelf on th...

Happy Birthday Sky! Hope you had wonderful day, full of all the magic you could possibly wish for.

14 beans to Head Student Arianna Stonewater! You've been a wonderful Prefect and friend, and you'll excel in your new role. Congratulations!

I'm giving 11 beans to Sindor Aloyarc because his posts always bring a smile to my face and I enjoy reading the topics he writes about.