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allithebookgiraffe · 2 months

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The TV Tag

Hello readers! This week I have another non-bookish tag for you guys. I really enjoyed doing the Movie Tag and thought I’d do this one next. I also know of one more non-bookish tag, but it centers horror movies, so I’ll be doing that close to Halloween. I’m super excited for this one because I am more of a TV person these days than a movie person. When I was in my teens to early 20s, I would say…

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meltotheany · 5 months

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Favorite Non-Book Things | 2023

oh hello, friends! i almost forgot to do this post! so this is officially my last 2023 post here on my blog! here are ten things that i found and loved in 2023 that have nothing to do with reading (well, maybe number ten is a little bookish but we will pretend to not see the dot) !! also, i will have all products (that can be linked) linked in their titles if you are curious to know more! 🤍 ☆…

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areistotle · 4 months

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my non-fiction tbr 🎀

more on my ig: (@aristotelian)

#bookstagram #bookish #books #non-fiction #tbr #toberead #booklr

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yilisbookclub · 2 years

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101 Essays that will change the way you think, a personal development book by Brianna Wiest is a compilation of short essays that discuss why you should pursue purpose over passion, embrace negative thinking, see the wisdom in daily routine & become aware of the cognitive biases that are creating the way you see your life.

#brianna wiest #personal improvement #personal development #booksofig #best seller books #new books #bookstagram #books and reading #bookshelf #book review #bookaddict #bookpromotion #bookish #booknerd #nonfiction #non fiction #booktiktok #booktok #101 essays that will change the way you think

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the---hermit · 4 months

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The Ballad Of The Reading Gaol by Oscar Wilde

This book has been sitting on my shelves for months, and I don't know why I waited this long to pick it up. It's a long poem written by Wilde after his time in prison and it's such a layered but quick reading. I ended up reading it in one sitting, and I would recommend actually taking your time and reading it out loud to enjoy how musical it is. The poem follows the arrival of a new inmate who killed his lover and has been condamned to death, all through the eyes of another prisoner that could very much stand for all the inmates. The narrating voice brings up how absurd the death penalty, especially since all lovers kill the object of their love one way or another (and after having read De Profundis I do believe this is strongly influenced by Wilde's own experiences). As I said the themes are very layered, about the hard conditions in prisons, the destiny of inmates, death penalty and so on. The imagery is beautiful and jumps from gothic themes with the personification of Death, spirits and fear, to a more medievalesque religious imagery. It's truly a stunning piece of writing and it's very much become one of my favourite pieces of writing by Wilde.

#book #bookblr #booklr #books #book rec #book recommendation #book review #reading #bookish #non fic #oscar wilde #the ballad of the reading gaol #book cover #mine #the---hermit

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alienejj · 4 months

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thrifted bookish finds 13/jan/24

I took these pictures myself. Some of these books are old, some were just poorly handled over the years, and all were thrifted across the second-hand stores of Dublin.

Went back for the rest of those beautiful cards. I discovered that the art printed on them is of the art displayed in The National Art Gallery of Ireland. Here are the names of the pieces with their artists:

The Cottage Girl — 1785 — Thomas Gainsborough.

Smiling Girl — c 1840 — Richard Rothwell.

Moonlight — 1976 — Paul Henry.

Near St. Patrick's Close, an Old Dublin Street — 1887 — Walter Fredrick Osborne.

Here are the books I found today:

The Sea, The Sea by Irish Murdoch — modern classic, Irish literature, philosophical.

The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco — crime/mystery, Italian literature, historical fiction.

Travel with a Tangerine; a Journey in the Footprints of Ibn Battutah by Tim Mackintosh-Smith — travel writing memoir, Middle Eastern & North African literature, biography.

A Beautiful Question; Finding Nature's Deep Design by Frank Wilczek — non fiction, scientific, philosophical, historical.

God Emperor of Dune (book 3) by Frank Herbert — science fiction, fantasy, philosophical, classic.

The flowers around my books are flowers I've collected around the neighbourhood and our back garden and pressed between my chemistry, math, microbiology and pharmaceutics textbooks. I've been doing this for about two or three years now. I've always admired and desired these 'girlish' or old-fashioned hobbies and one day I realised that I could just do them, I didn't have to keep watching from a distance, at pictures and moodboards. And I did. I started, making my own bookmarks, learning embroidery, learned to hemm and fix up clothes, pressing flowers, owning plants, drying flowers and herbs, practicing henna designs.

Everyone, say thank you to my cat who flopped beside me while I was having the loot photoshoot. I had to move fast to get the books around her before she moved away. You know how fickle cats are.

I reblog bookish content and since I have a home library I also make some of it myself. On my blog, you'll find pictures of books I've taken, book reviews, book recs, favourite quotes shared etc. Consult the pinned masterlist to navigate your way xx

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bookishfeylin · 1 year

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That anon really reminds me of something I've been contemplating a lot lately, to be honest, and it's that we need to treat racist media differently or else it's never ever going to improve. Instead of saying "it's okay to consume 'x' so long as you're aware of the harmful stereotypes 'x' is spreading because all media is problematic to some degree uwu", if a piece of media has any racist stereotypes or perpetuates any racist narratives period no one should buy it at all. And no do not come on here with bad faith arguments conflating media that perpetuates racism with media that discusses or critiques or is commentary on racism. There is a difference, and most discerning people know that as well. Stop being disingenuous. Racist narratives and stereotypes continue because popular creators like SJM and the booktok faves have no incentive to improve because people buy whatever they put out, regardless of how damaging it is, regardless of what racist narratives their works spread from "having darker skin is ugly" to "fighting against oppression makes you just as bad as the oppressors." So I'm waiting for the day we all collectively just. Boycott racist media. All of it. Boycott Throne of Glass and ACOTAR and beyond publishing to television and Hollywood and boycott all new media that comes out that perpetuates racist narratives. Or more specifically, media where the audience note something is racist and the creators refuse to respond to said criticisms. We need to boycott it ALL, no matter how "fun" it is, no matter how much you like it, and demand better.

#this ofc is coupled with supporting authors of color and non racist works #like if you REALLY want to engage with something like throne of glass or acotar or something then just pirate it #and again save your coins for and support non racist media #whew i needed to get that off my chest #fandom racism #not really?#publishing #bookish rambles #real world issues #on media #anti sjm #anti acotar #racism #anti booktok

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aworldinpages · 1 year

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I'm Glad My Mom Died ~ Jennette McCurdy

In this both heartbreaking and hilarious memoir, McCurdy very candidly opens up about being thrust into fame from a very young age and the struggles she has dealt with since then. She also focuses on the very turbulent relationship she had with her overbearing mother growing up, who has since died from cancer, and how she managed to retake the reigns of her own life...

Click here to read my full review!

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nerdy-girlramblings · 4 months

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Does anyone have any non-fiction book recommendations? I want to try to read more non-fiction and I think I'd like historical non-fiction, like a biography or a book about a different time period.

#nonfiction #history #historical non fiction #book recommendations #book reccs #bookish #books #books and reading #reading #nerdygirlramblings

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rei-the-head-shaker · 11 months

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I got myself a coffee and now I'm finally back to my book! 🎉🥳🎉

I'll finally get my answers. 👀

#my pics #book #booklr #bookish #gli incubi di chi non dorme #naenia miele #coffee #coffe time

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meltotheany · 1 year

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Favorite Non-Book Things | 2022

hi hi, friends! i hope you’re doing well! i normally like to do this post on the last day of the year, but i was having a very busy (but happy) end of 2022! but i still hope you enjoy all the new-ish things i enjoyed last year! and please let me know if you have some new loves for anything in 2022, because i am always looking to add new forever faves to my upcoming year! and also… i just will…

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#2022 #Book Blog #Book Reviewer #Favorites #meltotheany #Non Bookish

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gayfandomnerd225 · 5 months

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I have bought enrichment for my enclosure (books to read in my room)

#books #bookworm #books and reading #bookish #lgtbtq #lgbtqiia+#lgbtq community #trans #transgender #genderqueer #non binary

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neppy-34 · 6 months

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Fun watercolor doodle of how i see miguel as a teenager hehe

#i like to think he was really bookish and smart #a little more layed back too #and he dyed his hair red (causw his hair is red in the comics hehe)#non tickles #miguel ohara #teen miguel ohara #biggg headcanon that miguel needs glasses but hardly wears them anymore #atsv #across the spiderverse

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yilisbookclub · 1 year

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"1984" is a dystopian novel by George Orwell, published in 1949. The book is set in a future totalitarian society where the government, known as "The Party," controls every aspect of citizens' lives. The story follows the protagonist, Winston Smith, as he begins to rebel against the oppressive regime and seek a sense of freedom and individuality.

The society depicted in "1984" is characterized by strict government control of information, language, and behavior. The Party uses pervasive surveillance and propaganda to manipulate and control the population, eliminating dissent and maintaining their power. Winston's attempts to resist the Party's control and find meaning in his life ultimately lead to his downfall.

The book explores themes such as the dangers of totalitarianism, the importance of individualism and freedom, and the power of language and communication. It has become a classic of dystopian literature and is often cited as a warning against the dangers of authoritarianism and government overreach.

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the---hermit · 1 year

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The Hobbits Of Tolkien by David Day

This is another book I randomly found at the book fair. I had no idea David Day had a collection of books regarding the world of Tolkien, but i am now considering getting the rest of the series, because i loved this so much. I didn't know much about this book when I got it, I saw it was about hobbits and that was enough to pull me in (to no one's surprise). This book is very language focused. It's a non-fiction, mostly dedicated to the hobbits and the shire, and it analizes how the names that Tolkien chose weren't as random as they could seem. Tolkien put a lot of thought in the names he picked, and they play a huge role in shaping the world and characters he created. Most importantly there's a huge quantity of puns that just made everything better. Clearly a normal person reading his books can't figure out all of these puns, and I love to think that he just put them everywhere for his personal fun. What I should highlight is that this linguistic and philological theme of the book is made very accessible. The book felt very light to read, and it was a super quick read too. Things are explained easily and the content feels fun and not overwhelming at all. I would very much recommend picking this up if you're a fan of Tolkien's world and want to know more, and if you are someone who is deep into language this is a great book for you. Don't be intimidated if on the other hand you aren't that familiar with these topics, I definitely don't have any philology related knowlege, and this still felt super comprehensible and somewhat cozy.

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bookishnotes · 1 month

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#booklover #book worm #bookish #books #bookblr #book photo #book blog #book photography #book #all about love #bell hooks #non fiction

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