Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Thursday ~ Beautiful Books

For Thankful Thursday, I am thankful for books. Reading takes you anywhere you want to go and beyond. It courages imagination, excitement, and peace. Life is centered around books, like the Holy Bible. History is captured and we get a glimpse into what they future might hold.
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My kids know how much I love books but they keep telling me to get a Kindle book "gadget". I like technology but I love my hard copy books. I know Kindles are convenient and can store a lot of books, but hard copy books are beautiful and come in all sizes and colors. For me, half of the fun is the touch and feel of books, the scent of vintage books, and the way they brighten up a room. To most people books are just books but to me they are precious jewels I want to bring home. I celebrate the fact that books are such a big part of our culture and that we encourage reading. We are blessed to be able to own a bible and have school books in our community.
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I took this picture at SAS a shoe factory that has a vintage storefront.
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I bought this 1962 Dick and Jane book and it is great condition.
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Books make a decor statement. They warm up a house.
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I love coffee shops and books. One of my favorite things to do. I can sit with a book, get something to drink, grab some lunch, and enjoy "me" time.

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Thursday Blog Parties & Blog Hops
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11 comments:

  1. Thank you for following me. I am already following you. Wow, you have a heck of a list for blog hops, I will have to check these out, a lot of them I've never seen. Also love the Dick and Jane book, it is as old as my hubby 48.

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  2. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

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  3. I love a great bookstore with coffee too! What a great combination! Thanks for linking up with TFAG! I love that you joined us today and thanks for the follow. I found your blog a few weeks ago and began following then.

    P.S. I can't wait until Fall either...cute fall aprons! :) If you ever are interested in doing a review over on my blog, just let me know! :)

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  4. Thanks for the post. I love reading but I have forgotten to take time out for that. You've inspired me to make time for a good book and a cup of joe.
    Thanks again,
    Sari

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  5. Mister and I are book junkies! They're everywhere in our home. I'm sitting in a room that wall to wall bookcases full. We can say that we've read all of them....at least one of us. I love the feel and smell of books. I write in all of mine, taking notes and making references. They're all special to me.
    Thanks for sharing this. I loved it.
    Weezer

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  6. Wow what great pictures. I love to read as well, never seem to find time to curl up on the couch with a good book these days though. lol Happy TT!

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  7. I love books too!!! And what a great escape they are.

    Love the pictures of the Dick and Jane book.

    Hugs,
    Cindy

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  8. Hi, I loved the blog posts.

    I follow you now.

    Kisses.

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  9. Dear Yoli,

    To me, it's hard to imagine a home that isn't filled with books - that's part of what makes a home a home! I grew up surrounded by books and I love them. Although technological advances are wonderful, there is nothing that can replace the specialness of a traditional book!

    Enjoyed your post and have been regularly visiting your blog!

    Hugs
    Ramona
    http://create-with-joy.blogspot.com

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  10. loved the pictures you posted. I love books too, I'll read just about anything.

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