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It is a great time of year to revisit nostalgic books! ❄️🎄📚 One of my favorites is Letters From Father Christmas by J.R.R. Tolkien. Still the best Christmas gift from @jenniferhuizingh, I still have the gold bow, Lol! #tolkien #fatherchristmas #gnomes #christmas #christmasdecor #bookstagram #christmasreads #christmasgifts #nostalgic #nostalgicreads #welcomechristmas #holidaybooks #bookishlife #bookish #readersofinstagram #jrrtolkien #classicbooks #quiltsandbooks #quilting #christmasquilt https://www.instagram.com/p/CmhaZBGJZVa/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[wolfquilting]

One of the books I finished up right before Christmas was The Love Songs by W.E.B. Du Bois which prompted me to look into books written by Du Bois. I liked this book a lot and it was very interesting to hear his opinion and insights on different subjects. He talked about emancipation, tenant farming, education (or lack of) for black people and so much more. This was written in 1903 and as I was listening to it I kept wondering how he would feel about today’s world? This will probably be a book I get in printed form so I can reread it! As I read books about our history, I realize how little I know and how little was taught in schools - the quest to learn continues! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #whatkristyisreading #books #bookstagram #book #audiobook #bookreview #thesoulsofblackfolk #W.E.B.DuBois #bookrecommendation #quiltsandbooks #audiobooksandquilting (at Kirkland, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/CYZf1rDvPQQ/?utm_medium=tumblr

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“Once upon a time there was a beautiful little princess”. Rand McNally It is a warm and beautiful day for Throwback Thursday! 💚🌻👑 One of my mom’s favorite childhood book is A Present for the Princess by Rand McNally. What a pretty illustrated book! This book is pictured on the Knights and Castles Small Quilt found in our Etsy shop at VictoriaGDesigns or www.victoriagleasuredesigns.com 💚📖 Hashtags: #throwbackthursday #vintagebooks #classicchildrensbooks #princess #agiftfortheprincess #randmcnally #randmcnallybooks #quiltsandbooks #victoriagdesigns #victoriagleasuredesigns #childrensbooks #knightsandprincesses https://www.instagram.com/p/CpBDtHiAcxU/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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A cute children’s book we found in a local bookstore is The Lantern House by Erin Napier! 🏡✨Cozy homes have warm memories, and quilts. We are finishing one last quilt top for our January quilt top blitz. Tomorrow we get to start finishing them all! #cozyhome #cozybooks #cozyquilts #quilting #childrensbooks #thelanternhouse #hometown #bookishquilters #bookishquilt #quiltersofinstagram #quilter #quiltsandbooks #bookrecommendations #bookish #fabricinspiration #sewing #quiltersgonnaquilt #bookstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CoFdzu2rH-Q/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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For Fairytale Friday the classic collection of Oz by L. Frank Baum is filled with adventure, magic, and the unexpected. 💚✨I also wanted to show off the amazing Library of Rarities fabric by Aimee Stewart and @robertkaufman. Which we are using to make a beautiful bookshelf quilt! 📖📚 #fairytales #classicfairytales #fairytalefriday #wizardofoz #oz #bookfabric #fabriclove #koffmanfabrics #quilting #quilter #quiltstagram #quiltersofinstagram #quiltsandbooks #fabricinspiration #sneekpeek #bookstagram #classicbooks #booklover #booknerdquilt #bookworm #coverlove https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn7MTa4LUFw/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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“‘My last sight of the world will be like this, looking out at it sharp-edged and bright from the darkness inside my helmet.’” The Mark of the Horse Lord by Rosemary Sutcliff As we finish this month’s In to the Evergreen January book challenge by @words.and.whimsy and @theOCnest, it is time for the hardest prompt of the month Best Book of the Month. Rosemary Sutcliff’s books about Rome are filled with battles, struggles, and belonging. Phaedrus has never known freedom outside the gladiator ring. In his journey to reclaim the title of Horse Lord for its people he will find purpose. Photographed on the dazzling Alphonse Klimt The Tree of Life lap quilt, with metallic gold accents! Check out our Etsy shop to see all the latest quilts.💛✨ Shout out to my other favorite books this month Two Old Women by Velma Wallis, Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir, and The Girl and the Stars by Mark Lawrence. #intotheevergreen #owlcrate #thenest #words&whimsy #wordsandwhimsy #wordsandwhimsyreadingchallenge #readingchallenge #januaryreads #bookrecommendations #bookstagram #bookish #quiltsandbooks #quiltsandbooksareawesome #quilter #rome #rosemarysutcliff #quiltrecommendation #topreads #historicalfiction #quiltlove #fabricinspiration #quiltstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CnzgruILZq1/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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“I have no expectations, only an overwhelming desire to end the power this monster has had over my life”. - All the Dark Places by Terri Parlato Today’s Into the Evergreen photo challenge by @words.and.whimsy and @theOCnest is Hope is a Powerful Thing: Defiance in the Face of Evil. Molly has been hiding from her past all her life. When her husband is murdered, she is no longer safe. Thank you @kensingtonbooks and Terri Parlato for the ARC. You can see my full book review on Goodreads. The wonderfully spooky quilt featured in this picture is the Owl Flying Over a Snowy Cabin throw quilt! 🌲🦉❄️ #allthedarkplaces #terriparlato #thriller #kensingtonbooks #owlcrate #thenest #words&whimsy #bookstagram #bookish #bookblogger #quiltsandbooks #quilting #bookreview #bookrecommendation #quiltlife #winterreads #januarybookchallenge #cozyquilt #quiltsofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CnhuDdaPThZ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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“Arthur’s jaw was set and he leaned slightly forward from the waist. ‘I command each of my knights to put a hand to the sword. Now.’” Sword of the Rightful King by Jane Yolen Today’s Words and Whimsy photo challenge by @words.and.whimsy and @theOCnest is You Can’t Hide From the Stars: Chosen One Main Character. King Arthur has been the chosen one in books in many different forms. Jane Yolen’s version of a king who doubts he is truly worthy of the job he is given, is one of my favorites. The trouble with being a chosen one, is that only Arthur can be the king. 🗡️👑 This great book is displayed on the wild Deer Quilt! 🌲🦌 #owlcrate #thenest #words&whimsy #readingchallenge #bookrecommendation #quiltsandbooks #quiltsofinstagram #bookstagram #deer #intotheevergreen #kingarthur #chosenone #quilting #quiltlove #fabricinsperation #bookstagram #booknerd #bookish #bookblogger https://www.instagram.com/p/CnXGQc5rVfZ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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‘“I have honored my dead with grieving. Now it is time to honor them with life!”’ Lady of Fortune by Mary Jo Putney Today’s Words and Whimsy’s Photo Challenge, from @words.and.whimsy and @theOCnest, is Dream a New Dream: Starting Over. Fleeing from the horrors of the French Revolution, Christa takes charge of her life and may just find love. Mary Jo Putney’s republished 1988 romance, still has strong and persevering characters. ⛵️❤️ Thank you @netgalley for the ARC! You can see my full review on Goodreads. Photo taken on the lovely World Map Travel Quilt! 💙🌊 #owlcrate #thenest #words&whimsy #netgalley #netgalleyreads #netgallyreview #bookreview #bookchallenge #bookstagram #quiltypleasure #quilting #quilts #quiltsandbooks #startingover #book #bookrecommendations #booklover #readmoreromance #bookish https://www.instagram.com/p/CnPlFGJL6xm/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[wolfquilting]

I’m in love with this shot we got of our new quilt pattern Fremont Circle. ♥️ It was a little breezy and cars seemed to think they had the right of way but we finally got some good ones! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #fremontcircle #sassafraslane #newpatterncomingsoon #rainbowquilt #photoshoot #quiltphotoshoot #sewtherainbow #quilt #wolfcreekquilting #doodlequilting #longarmquilting #laq #quiltsandbooks (at Kirkland, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTxswHPBv_6/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Happy Hobbit Day! It is a great day to celebrate, after two breakfasts, with a quilt, and a wonderful book.🌳🎂🍂 #Hobbit #HobbitDay #HobbitHouse #HobbitLife #BilbosBirthday #FrodosBirthday #Tolkien #FallReading #CozyReading #FallReads #bookstagram #AutumnVibes #FallSewing #quiltersofinstagram #QuiltsAndBooks #FallQuilt https://www.instagram.com/p/Ci0Nr_UL0y-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[wolfquilting]

This was a pretty good thriller. After a military group is unknowingly inoculated with a test drug which of course leads to disaster, one remaining soldier gets revenge and forces culpability. . . . #whatkristyisreading #books #bookstagram #book #theterminallist #jackcarr #audiobook #bookreview #bookrecommendation #quiltsandbooks (at Kirkland, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdPBQmQv8l9/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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After a recent trivia question, I realized that I had never read what is considered the first modern detective story (The Murders In The Rue Morgue) which was written by Edgar Allen Poe! Who knew? The stories have a Sherlock Holmes feel with observation and random knowledge used to solve the cases. The book C. Augusta Dupin is actually 3 short stories. Written in 1841, it took a minute to become accustom to the language of the time! I’m going to be reading more Poe! . . . #whatkristyisreading #books #bookstagram #book #audiobook #bookreview #bookrecommendation #quiltsandbooks #edgarallenpoe #murdersintheruemorgue (at Kirkland, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/CczIMcArCP2/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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This book by Mieko Kawakami explores middle school bullying. The book is well written and so so sad. I’m not sure how this book happened on my radar but I’m glad it did! . . . . #whatkristyisreading #miekokawakami #books #bookstagram #book #audiobook #bookreview #bookrecommendation #quiltsandbooks (at Kirkland, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/CcwwAiILCH_/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I thoroughly enjoyed this book. First, Shondra narrated this book, and she is stinkin funny! I 100% recommend it ❤️ . . . #yes #shondarhimes #whatkristyisreading #books #bookstagram #book #audiobook #bookreview #bookrecommendation #quiltsandbooks (at Kirkland, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/CbbIVgPv7_a/?utm_medium=tumblr

[wolfquilting]

Fun quick read! This was pretty predictable but totally enjoyable! . . . . #whatkristyisreading #books #bookstagram #book #audiobook #bookreview #bookrecommendation #quiltsandbooks #lucky (at Kirkland, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/CbONEDUPIR3/?utm_medium=tumblr