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#currentlyreading this imaginative #LGPOG pick. I haven‘t had much reading time lately so it‘s slow going, but quite good.

I love the illustrations, all the bookish references, the whimsical characters. Hoping to get a little more reading in tonight and tomorrow so I can finish it.

This was...y'know, alright. The language and prose were fantastical and whimsical and fun to read...but the actual narrative could've been 100 pages and with a main character who didn't just watch everyone else do everything. Squidapus is not a fan of writing a narrative tale where 80% of your focus is world-building history and lists like it's a Fantasy Wikipedia article. In the end he still liked the book but he often waited for plot to show up

Some pretty good advice in here

A booklover‘s dream. Powell‘s Books on Christmas!!

Moers‘ language is rich and imaginative, sometimes with an almost formal feel to it, but simultaneously playful, almost whimsical.
Although many people may read this as an amazing, fantastical story, to me it was about the adventure that‘s reading. About the dangers and pitfalls, joys and surprises, excitement and anticipation.
Either way, an absolute joy to read!
@Tahoe Thanks for the recommendation!!😘
(Image from robots-and-dragons.de)

Do you do this too? Whenever I‘m eating alone, I‘ll read a book while eating.😊 Two of my favourite activities combined😜

Hot chocolate and a book, what more can I ask for🤩🤩🤩

#SisforSeptember Day 30: #Skinny

Well, I‘m not skinny and my books are never skinny, so here‘s my next, not #skinny read😜

~ Dancelot Wordwright

Mini #bookhaul from this weekend‘s fire sale at my favorite local used book store. I was good... I put three back! But these three came home with me. And they‘re basically all #blameitonlitsy picks. 😊📚

I bought this #fantasy book purely for its cover, but I didn't regret it. The title means The City of Dreaming Books. That little guy is a Buchling (bookling). Walter Moers' Zamonia books are full of strange creatures.

#litsyclassics @Sarah83 @Bambolina_81

A huge thank you to @Bookworm83 and @LitsyGoesPostalOG for bringing this book into my life!! It was a slow burn for me, but once I got into the story it was a rollicking good time!! Lots of bookish fun, and some great notes and coloring from my fellow #LGPOG members!! I‘m loving this endeavor, friends!! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

#ReadingResolutions Day 2: The Zamonia series is the quintessential #BooksAboutBooks - the German author, Walter Moers, is endlessly entertaining. He is so unbelievably talented that he even illustrates his own tomes. I read all of the five books here - practically all his novels translated in English. If you haven‘t read any of his books yet, and you are a certifiable bibliophile, you need to find him stat!

Eines der schönsten Bücher die ich gelesen habe. Nicht nur die Geschichte, sondern auch Walter Moers' Schreibstil sind einfach anders, aber auf eine gute Art und Weise. Es hat mich von Anfang an gefesselt und unterhalten. Ich kann das Buch jedem empfehlen, der gerne Bücher der Phantastik liest.

Just got my latest #LGPOG book and I‘ve never even heard of this one. @Bookworm83 I can‘t wait to dive in, it sounds right in my wheelhouse!!

Let's be honest, dear readers: I lay down at full length.

It is certainly the most brilliant sentence any writer has ever devised. It runs: 'This is where my story begins.'

I am hating how busy reality can be, and how it‘s interfering with my reading... it is taking me a lot longer to get through this wonderful book, and every time I have to put it down I get sad

This book has had a slow grip on me since I started, slowly drawing me in... until today; the grip tightened and I officially want to put life on hold and read until I‘m finished... (And I‘m not even half way through yet)

I love Saturday mornings. Wishing I could do this all day!

Starting this one tonight @Bookworm83 you have great handwriting! #catsoflitsy #smores

✅book about books
✅with pictures
✅adventures
✅mystery
✅ page-turner
✅ cute creatures
❗️for adults ❗️
And your Litsy fellow allowed you to color it❤️
How else to describe this OMG book I do not know🙀
I have swollen 500 pages in 5 days 🤤

So far, #harvey has just meant reading and cat napping for me and the adorkable duo... but my heart is going out to my fellow Texans more adversely affected by the storm. Stay safe and take care, y'all.

#catsoflitsy #caturday

Rare book room at Powells!!!! ＼(^o^)／

I'm planning to seriously make an effort to get back on track on all the reading challenges I committed myself to at the beginning of the year. These 5 will be a start. 😁 #julymostanticipated #jubilantjuly

Zu Anfang sei gesagt das Buch kann nicht mit "die 13 1/2 Leben des Käpt'n Blaubär" mithalten.
Aber es trotzdem auf jeden Lesenwert !
Ich habe die Charakteren genauso schnell ins Herz geschlossen wie bei jedem anderen Moers Werk und obwohl es eine Passage im Buch gab, die ich doch recht langweilig fand, hat das Ende wieder alles wettgemacht.

Rund um eben ein "Moers'chen"
AUF JEDEN FALL LESEN !

I'm reading, and kitten can't even.

"But what was the point?....I nearly went mad, I didn't understand any of it, and I've as good as forgotten it all again." "It's always the same with demanding literature." Been here, felt this. ?#booknerdprobs

Ever have books throw themselves at you from the shelves in the bookstore? This one jumped right out at me today! I've never heard of it, but it sure looks like fun! And from what I've seen, the illustrations are great.

I've had this book on my shelf for 6 years and still haven't got around to reading it!

#marchintoreading Day6: #happyreads
This a lovely book. An awesome book about books. This is an awesome lovely book about books.
@RealLifeReading

"Yes, I speak of a place where reading can drive people insane. Where books may injure and poison them - indeed, even kill them. Only those who are thoroughly prepared to take such risks in order to read this book...should accompany me to the next paragraph. The remainder I congratulate on their wise but yellow-bellied decision to stay behind. Farewell, you cowards! I wish you a long and boring life, and, on that note, bid you goodbye!"

I finished two books today. I'm celebrating by starting a new book before lights out. This one seems like a lot of fun.

I know, I know, I am behind. February always seems to sneak up on me. My husband has declared mount #tbr unsafe due to its height so it's now residing in a chair. #feistyfeb

I can't even find the words to say how much I loved this book. I laughed so hard. I was scared for the narrator and was sad with him. It was a great read!

I am in love with this book. I am only half way, but loving every minute.

The City of Books, I almost weep everytime I see this sign! I love this bookstore and never tire of it. ╮(╯▽╰)╭

I just love books about books. And when the protagonists name is Optimus Yarnspinner how can you possibly go wrong? What a delightful read full of fantasy, mystery and horror. I was so glad to learn this was part of a series. Though I did notice each book in the series features new characters but I'm hooked!

One of my favourite books! Wonderfully absurd, adventurous, funny and emotional.

I have an excess of #bookswithpictures for today's #seasonsreadings2016

Books about books are just too fun!! 💕💕📚💕💕

A few of my books set in bookshops, I know I missed a few but these are great! #seasonsreadings2016

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This is one of those books you can get lost in- just forward my mail to Bookholm.

I read this some time ago but had to share as my first post on Litsy. This book may seem like something more YA but I assure you that it is very suitable for grownups that are obsessed with books. It is set in a city where everything revolves around the love of literature and physical books. Ok so the main character is a 300 year old dinosaur. Trust me you won't mind. The writing is superb. This book is a must read for any serious bibliophile.

Why choose one bookstore when I could have a whole state of them? Got this wonderful poster of independent bookstores in Minnesota last year - thinking there's a road trip to hit them all somewhere in my future! #getindie

I am immensely proud to live in my hometown of Portland, Oregon, which has the worlds largest independent bookstore @Powells which offers a map for visitors because you will get lost for hours exploring other worlds! Try to walk out empty-handed! Lol #getindie

Bookish quote From The City of Dreaming Books: "...the Dreaming Books. That was what this city called antiquarian books...With their existence proper behind them and the prospect of decay ahead, millions upon millions of them slumbered in the bookcases...Only when one of them was picked up and opened by an eager hand...could it awaken to new life. And that was all these books dreamed of." #24in48 #readathon

Keith Urban narrating one of my favorite books would be divine. #24in48

I want to live in that city, not any city or country filled with hatred and terror.