So many books, so little time.
I've yet to meet anyone who just doesn't like books!
How about you?
We may not all be buying, borrowing, ordering, swapping, searching for books
every minute of each day, however if you're like me, your day seldom passes
without picking up a real book to read for some reason, be it a recipe,
instructions, reference. . . . . . . or just enjoying a good story.
All these photos were taken in May during my second visit to what has to be my
favorite bookshop ever.
Unfortunately it's over 3,000 miles from here in Bath, England so I haven't been able
to get there often! I was introduced to Mr. B's Emporium by my wonderful friends
Ruth & Mike who go there often. They've taken me there for my two much too brief
visits, and we shopped for fabulous books together.
Named as one of the Ten Best Bookshops in the World (Guardian), and twice
being named UK Independent Bookshop of the Year, plus many other awards,
Mr. B's is amazing in so many ways.
If you would like to learn more, and there is so much more, about Mr. B's,
be sure to visit the website HERE. Fabulous book info, recent store extension
info (which included this awesome children's area), and great Podcasts to
listen to. Today I'm listening to the Podcast with Tara Westover, author of the
best seller 'Educated, and Mr. B himself with his 8 year old daughter whose
discussion on children's books featuring schools is delightful.
I spent a lot of time in the children's section of a large book store as a child - it was
a favorite place to spend any money received for birthdays and Christmas. It was
definitely not as colorful and fun as this shop though.
So pull up a comfy cushion and each choose a special children's book to get lost in!
Do you have a special one you recall enjoying as a child, or even as a grownup?
I think I would have to choose an Enid Blyton (1897-1968) book, one of the
Famous Five series which I loved as child. A series of children's adventure novels,
the first book. Five On A Treasure Island, was published in 1942.
The novels feature the adventures of a group of young children – Julian, Dick,
Anne and Georgina – and their dog Timmy.
A prolific British writer, Enid wrote a total of 762 books selling more than
600 million copies!!!!!!
The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more you learn, the more places you’ll go.”— Dr. Seuss
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