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Tuesday, June 24, 2014

For The Love Of Books



‘You know you’ve read a good book when you turn the last page and feel a little as if you have lost a friend.’  -  Paul Sweeney

‘Reading is dreaming with open eyes.’  -  Yoyo

‘Fill your house with stacks of books, in all the crannies and all the nooks.’  -  Dr. Suess

‘Some books you read.  Some books you enjoy.  But some books just swallow you up heart and soul.’  -  Joanne Harris


I love books.  

My love of reading started with Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House on the Prairie.  It was like opening a time portal and escaping into another world.  I still love historical fiction, Midwife of Venice being the last one I enjoyed.  If I am in the mood for magic, The Night Circus or A Discovery of Witches wiil do the trick.  A good cookbook doesn’t just have recipes but also food for the eyes,  The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook and  The Oh She Glows Cookbook have precisely that.  Of course I have read a few photography books, The Art of the Photograph and Shooting with Soul being the latest.  

So many books, so little time….


Today I am joining Kim Klassen’s Texture Tuesday.  My images are textured with Kim’s textures sonnet overlay and dollard soft and gentle. 

I am taking a summer blog break in July while spending time with my family.  I will be posting again the beginning of August, hopefully with some good stories and photographs to share.  

Thanks so much for stopping by!!
Have a great summer!!
Michelle

“Texture

18 comments:

  1. Yes, I heart books too :) Love these book images, so beautiful!

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  2. I haven't read the Night Circus yet, but that is on my very long list of books to read. Love books and love reading for all those same reasons. My husband just sent me an article about the importance of reading out loud to your children when they are young, something we always did, amazing what a difference it makes. Here is the article if you are interested http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/06/24/parents-read-to-children_n_5522762.html
    Have a great July with your family, look forward to here about your adventures in August.

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  3. I love the book "heart"! Have a wonderful break!

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  4. I love the big daisy, talk about making a statement and you did it with that sweet flower. I always love the image of the heart.

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  5. so beautiful... love these gorgeous photos.... the tight crop of 2.....
    the sweet comp....

    i've been eyeing the oh she glows cookbook.... hmmm... i believe it's in my cart... perhaps I should hit order....

    beautiful michelle...thank you for sharing... xo

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  6. Oh, yes! Nothing better than a good book. And your photos are so lovely ... and each quote spoke to my book-lover's heart.

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  7. Fabulous photos ! I've always been a bookworm....and love cookbooks too ! Enjoy your break :)

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  8. Enjoy your break. I look forward to seeing your amazing pictures when you get back.

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  9. Your photos are gorgeous, Michelle !
    Love books too ... I have a lot of them :-)
    Have a great summer too, Michelle, enjoy your break ...
    Sylvia

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  10. Great shots! I really love the heart in the first one.
    Enjoy your summer break!

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  11. Have a wonderful break I love your book titles The Night Circus is a particular favourite ( when is she going to write another one !)

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  12. Oh Michelle, I'm a book worm, reading a lot ... (also for my profession). So thank's for your good advice. Have a wonderful summer holyday! Hope you'll have a great time.
    All my best
    Elisabeth

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  13. All your quotes about books seem to fit me. Love your heart pages. . . very nice. Books and my computer with Photoshop are my special life. They are me. Beautiful daisy with book. Nicely done.

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  14. Oh I love to read too! Love you photo!

    Pam (Pamela Greer Photography)

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  15. Love your book recommendations Michelle. I'm going to look into them. Enjoy your blog break-I think that's what I'm unofficially doing. Xo

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  16. Hello Michelle,
    oh...I wish I would have more time for reading books at the moment.
    Both pictures are very beautiful !!!
    Have a great blog break with your family Michelle!
    Lovely greetings,
    Brigitte

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  17. I'm just catching up on some blog reading, and so pleased I stopped by. I love to read, love real books, pictures of books, and cookbooks are some of my most favorite books. I agree, the best cookbooks are those that not only give recipes but tell a story, too. Your photos are beautiful, simple and imaginative.

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