pickFirst time rereading since childhood — maybe at age 8 or so — and Edmund is even more of a shit than I remembered (like, way earlier than the bewitched Turkish Delights). Plus, the Biblical allegory is much more obvious. Still, it IS wonderfully atmospheric and charming. Full of enchanting visuals that I was pleased to find have lingered much more accurately in my memory.
I will track all posts made to this activity and choose a Winner based on stacks. In the event of a draw I will put names in a bowl. Posts should be before Sunday at noon - i will coordinate winner after that. This is a #midwintersolace activity #naturalitsy
Once a king or queen of Narnia, always a king or queen of Narnia.
pick“Once a king or queen of Narnia, always a king or queen of Narnia.” After reading this classic and magical adventure you‘ll feel like a king or queen of Narnia forever. This world in the wardrobe will become like a second home and every friendly creature will be your dearest friend. Your heart will race and break along side the Pecensie children as they learn and teach us what courage, humility and self sacrifice truly is. #narnia #52challenge
A classic and a childhood favorite. I have very strong memories of my dad reading this to me and my sisters when we were little. The boom in his voice as he read Father Christmas‘s lines as it snowed outside. ❤️
#SundayFunday Have a wonderful day, and remember to tag me in your posts!
If I didn‘t have to worry about making anything or cost, I have always wanted to dress up as Queen Lucy, from the very end of the tagged book. Something rich, and dark, and luxurious. ❤️
#SundayFunday Have a marvelous day and don‘t forget to tag me in your post!
“All shall be done, but it may be harder than you think“
Harry potter and The hobbit are books that people dive into the world and learn more about it. The Chronicles of Narnia is another book that has a world with many different aspects. This book has been banned because of violence, gore, and mystical factors but what people might not know about it is that it is a huge symbol of the bible.
pickThe Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe is a story about four children who are sent away from their parents during world war two to live with a family friend who owns a large mansion. They stumble upon a magical wardrobe that is a doorway to the magical land of Narnia where they are forced into a war of their own that they have to fight in.
pickI loved this book so much! It really grabbed my attention and drew me into the story. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who loves fantasy, mystery, and adventure. Also, the creatures and word choice are on point!
Not only is this a #roll100 book, but it will get me two bingos in #bookspinbingo so it‘s a #winwin for me! @PuddleJumper @TheAromaofBooks
pickOne of my all time faves. I finished this today with my Year 9 class! C S Lewis's childhood home, 'Little Lea' is literally around the corner to the school I teach in ... I have been known to peer through the gates 😉
pickI first read this book when I was younger, but at the time, I didn't really care for it. I never even finished the rest of the series. So, I decided to try them again. I enjoyed it much more this time around. I still wouldn't say it's one of my favorite books, but I did like it, and I actually want to continue the series this time.
#Two4Tuesday
1) A break from the humidity, how beautiful the snow looks (if we get any), and the restful quiet.
2) The tagged classic! Quintessential Winter!
Who wants to play? @Zuhkeeyah @Blerdgal_Fenix @Librarybelle @TieDyeDude @hannah-leeloo
My Sunday is very, very cold and wet today!
Generally speaking, I associate fantasy with my childhood. My dad read to me and my sisters every night until we moved into a house with bedrooms for all of us.
But specifically, the tagged book and the whole series. I can‘t read them myself now without hearing his voice in my head. ❤️
#SundayFunday Have a great day and don‘t forget to tag me in your posts!
pickI enjoyed reading this book!! It is one of my favorite books. I haven't read the book in awhile. It was a quick read. Love the characters in this book. I rated this book a 5 out of 5 stars!!
This was just as good as I remember and I can't wait to have more adventures in Narnia!
I've placed the 2010 movie on my queue at Disney+ and looking forward to that this weekend.
I've also placed the next book in the series (by publication date) on hold. That will come in before the first of the year but won't be read until 2023.
I forgot to post this yesterday. For St. Nicholas Day I automatically thought of Father Christmas from The Chronicles of Narnia.
#WinterReadathon
#WinterReadathonDailyChallenge
Bedtime story! I'll do my Narnia reading order according to its publication date.🎧📖🦁
#thelionthewitchandthewardrobe #thechroniclesofnarnia #narnia #cslewis #aslan #goodreads #goodreadsreadingchallenge2022 #bookstoscreen #popculture
There are a few movies and TV shows I love based on books (mostly Jane Austen), but this is the first one that popped into my mind! I love how beautiful this movie is, and the music, and how faithful it is to the book. And Tilda Swinton 😍
#SundayFunday @ozma.of.oz
pickI remember loving the 80s film as a kid and I've read this several times. I really enjoyed listening to this and it was much shorter than I recalled! A nice way to spend my day at work yesterday! Lol
I had planned to listen to these in chronological order but gave up... I do find it funny how Edmond was complaining about Lucy sulking! Lol, he's the freaking WORST!
pickHaving watched the movie a few times, which I really like, I‘m glad I‘ve finally read the book. I was impressed with how closely the movie followed the book. I think though I would have liked the book more if I hadn‘t seen the movie. It lacked the novelty of the first book, The Magician‘s Nephew (& I may have missed Kenneth Branaugh‘s brilliant narration from the Magician). But of course it was still excellent and I look forward to the next book.
#two4tuesday @TheSpineView
1) music
2) audiobooks; right now I‘m listening to the entire Narnia series—33 hours!
#manicmonday #letterl @CBee
📕 Tagged
✍️ Stieg Larsson
🍿 Lost Boys
🎤 Led Zeppelin
🎶 Last Caress-Misfits
Everyone is tagged!
The tagged is one of my favorites of all time and was read to us by an English teacher in grade school.
#SundayFunday
@ozma.of.oz
#OnThisDay in 1950 the world was introduced to the magical land of Narnia with the publication of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. The first glimpse of the story came to Lewis at the age of 16 when he imagined a fawn walking through a snowy wood. Many years later that fawn became Mr Tumnus and Narnia was born. Another beloved character didn't appear in the story's earliest drafts, can you guess who? #HistoryGetsLIT
Day 13 of #scarathlondailyprompts is witch.
As you can tell, this is a very old set. My husband had it as a kid. I read it as a newlywed. Our kids have also read this set. #TeamSlaughter #scarathlon
My fiancé and I enjoyed a little staycation this weekend near Hatchers Pass, AK and I was pleasantly surprised that the entire neighborhood had street names inspired by The Chronicles of Narnia! Our Airbnb was located on Aslan Cir., and some of the other streets I noticed were Tumnus, Caspian, and Dawn Treader. How cute!
Bonus: incredible views of the Chugach Range in the background.
Professor Kirke‘s house. It sounds like a great house on its own… and it has a portal to Narnia inside! 😁
#SundayFunday @ozma.of.oz
✨Dancer. Writer. Model. Actress. Pilot. Nurse. ✨
These were all words to describe who Renie, my Grandmother, was; but her most treasured titles were Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother. She lost her battle with cancer yesterday. She was 92 years young 😎She spent 40+ years as a nurse; in retirement she wrote psychology textbooks, devotionals, and poetry. She modeled for a few years, too. She loved to read, and the tagged book ⬇️
Finished the second book in Narnia series; I've read it before, also watched the movie but still enjoyed it a lot.
@TheAromaOfBooks This is my July #DoubleSpin but also the last read in #PromptMaze v2 (love it: over 30 books read for this maze): here are the last few reads in the maze, since last time I posted it.
#PromptMaze Q3, here I come 😁
🎉A late post but here's one of my birthday presents from my mum 🔥
Literati & Light: Narnia - scent of fresh linen 🤗
Sometimes, for no particular reason at all, you just want to reread a childhood favorite. (Love the $1.95 price—and yes, I do remember when that was the price of a new paperback! 😂😬)
pickFinished buddy reading this with my youngest for homeschool. It is a reread for me, but I love experiencing my kid‘s first time reading some of my favorites. It is like getting to read it for the first time again.
“At the name of Aslan each one of the children felt something jump in his inside. Edmund felt a sensation of mysterious horror. Peter felt suddenly brave and adventurous. Susan felt as if some delicious smell or some delightful strain of music just floated by her. And Lucy got the feeling you have when you wake up on the morning and realize that it is the beginning of the holidays or the beginning of summer.”
#BookCoverChallenge
Day 167.
Here I will note 365 books (or as many as I will have before I get tired) that have shaped my taste in literature. No explanations, no reviews. Just the cover of the book.
I do not challenge anyone. You are all welcome to take part.
I am not artistic at all but I enjoy learning about blending colors and creating depth. I was so happy to participate in the #litsycrafters paint night. Thank you @Catsandbooks and @curiouserandcurioser for hosting this fun event. I LOVE putting faces to names ❤️❤️❤️
pickThis was a pick for me and I see why The Chronicles of Narnia is so popular. I was engaged in the story from beginning until the very end. I loved that not all the kids were inherently good - it really adds to the story. I was bothered by a few sentences in the book (basically stating that it's a boys job to fight, etc.), but understand that the book was written in a different time. I'm excited to continue on with this series this year.
This is my new addiction. Go to the movie theater and grab some takeout popcorn, grab a warm blanket and read while munching on popcorn once the kiddos are asleep. Little guy is still up tonight but since the husband doesn't have a shift tomorrow and schools are still closed they are having a boys night. Jumping into the tagged book tonight - I'm going to read the series in publication order so I'm considering this book number one in the series.
1. The Lion, the witch and the wardrobe
2. To settle the probate issue with my house and just get through the year.
3. The snow, my job, downton abbey
@eggs #wondrouswednesday
pickIt‘s been far too long since I‘ve read these books. It was great to revisit Narnia and I plan on continuing the series in between #bookspin and other reads.
#WondrousWednesday Thanks for the tag Sherri!
❄️The tagged book!
❄️ Finally be able to start saving 💰
❄️ Today I am grateful for coffee & my ability to experience another day of life!
Anyone reading can play! Wanna play: @Cupcake12 @Ruthiella @Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick @AkashaVampie
So thankful that my #bookspin and #doublespin aren't huge books (not that I had many in this list). I just can't start off the year with a long book for some reason. I've actually never read the Chronicles of Narnia for some weird reason so I'm quite excited! This also works well for the #SeriesRead2022 .
@TheAromaofBooks @TheSpineView
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