I would be most content if my children grew up to be the kind of people who think decorating consists mostly of building enough bookshelves., originally uploaded by {life through the lens}. Another lovely bibliophotograph by {life through the lens} on flickr. Her work is absolutely amazing! I would be most content if my children grew up to be the kind of people who...

…begins with one…which one will I choose? I think I will embark on a journey of 1000 books. I’ll start today. I already am in the middle of reading 50 this year but that can be the catalyst for this reading sojourn. I will post each book as I read it. No matter how long it takes me, I will reach 1000 books. Care to join me?

It began very early in life. An addiction, a dirty little habit. I hide it from everyone as best as I can…stashing it under tables, in closets, in cupboards, in the freezer even. I try so hard not to let it affect anyone but it has grown out of control. Wherever you turn its obvious… this habit. I have run out of places to hide it discreetly. It is...

  My days like pages story me loved… Read me giddy, heartbroken and alive. I have thumbed through muted grays And ripped through vibrant hues of goodness. I have frolicked long past sensibility to love till all of me disappears And I have cried chapters of injustice but never have I went to bed alone for I have found in books a constant and reliable...