Rich and I got to go away this weekend (alone). (!!!) (
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Yesterday we went to Boston and the top 2 pictures are from a cool bookstore that we found. There were lots of books–floor to ceiling wooden bookcases loaded with them. Stacked on the floor. The place smelled wonderful–dusty, papery, old, 100% natural. I am a book lover and I enjoyed prowling around. They had taped-up quotes all over the place.
Went back to the hotel after a day–long day–of walking around Boston. Crashed in bed with the book I was reading at the time (done now). The link is to follow. It was really good–I’m wondering if our friend alaskahannah has read it!?
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ooooooooooooooh how wonderful to get away for much needed r&r with the one who matters most in life. i would have loved that bookstore, they are magical glimpses into world that is unseen!
So glad you had a wonderful time with Rich! The bookstore looks like a lot of fun. I know that smell you are talking about- and I love it! No, I haven’t read that book.
Looks like a great bookstore.
I also LOVE a good bookstore, although I seldom have the opportunity to enjoy one. I’ll have to get the name of this store from you – one of my best childhood friends got married and moved to Boston, and I want to visit her and go to this bookstore. Reading is one of my favorite pastimes, and I have always spent a good deal of my spare money on books. My husband and I recently began reading aloud one from my collection of G.A. Henty books. Have you ever heard of that author?I am so glad you and your husband were able to get away for the weekend!
Glad you had a great time away….recharged and ready to face “mommy things” again….? =)
Ok, I’m kinda jealous about getting to go to that bookstore ~ looks just yummy ~
I just adore books. I adore the smell of old books and new books. When I get a new book, I just love to sniff it and breathe in the wonderful smell and think about the wonderful things I am going to read in the book and learn. They are truly blessings. Your trip sounds very special. Blessings.
My Mom is reading the same book right now, I glanced at the pictures in the middle of the book and can’t wait for her to finish it so she will pass it on.
I would LUV that bookstore! It looks wonderful. There is a used bookstore in my town that looks quite the same, but after you’ve prowled through it many times, you already know what you are going to find! So it would be great to rummage through a new one………
The book looks like one my mom would love……..
Sounds and looks like you found a cool place! I’m glad you got to get away for a little while! Its important to do!
I also love the smell of old books, that is, until I begin to sneeze. 🙂
I could spend HOURS in a bookstore! I feel like I should come with a lawn chair under my arm! I do so appreciate that some bookstores have comfy chairs! Not in Denmark, though, but I stll don’t read well enough in Danish for me to browse in too many bookstores here. When we go the the States, I indulge, and usually mail a big box of books to myself in Denmark!
We can just get lost in old bookstores. Have you ever ready 84 Charing Cross Road (or seen it with Ann Bancroft)? YOU would love it. I tiny quick read that will enchant your heart. blessings and gladness that you got some wonderful time together! Love, M in SC
Glad you had a wonderful weekend away! You look so relaxed in that picture. 🙂
Oh, it looks like a dream and sounds like a dream. 🙂 I saw the quotes and I knew you must have loved seeing them all displayed.
What a wonderful way to spend a weekend!
Love your butterfly pictures — and the bookstore – wow! I love to read too and the first place I head at our local antique store is the bookshelves!!
I remember a bookstore I went to that had antique trunks filled with books, it felt like the pictures you posted! I love all those quotes..and am so glad you had the weekend away with R.!
I completely understand this book love of which you speak. Know that smell too…The picture of you on the bed is so cute/funny that is SO me…
How wonderful that you and your beloved got to go away. (alone) (!!!) ( 🙂 ) That is so important, but difficult to do with many kids. I’m thinking that if you as a mother of 5 can make it a priority than I as a mother of 4 should do the same!
Blessings!