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Anyone else obsessively watching this content on IG? I want to literally tear all the covers off my paperbacks and do this. ❤️📚💡

It‘s real then! I‘d heard the rumours. A Penguin vending machine in the main foyer of the station, between the ticket machines and Starbucks.

What I didn‘t know was that profits are shared with the local indie bookshop, which is great!

https://amp.theguardian.com/books/2023/mar/27/train-tomes-exeter-st-davids-stati...

This was a fast, interesting read. I think my favorite part was getting to see handwritten card catalog cards for a bunch of books again. But I did actually learn a lot of new things along with all the nostalgia. My one complaint is that I found myself tempted to skim large stretches when the writing style was less dynamic, or info I already knew was being related.

My current impulse read is this fascinating nonfiction that in surprisingly simple language gives an overview of the history of cataloguing itself dating back to ancient Sumeria, and a history of the library of congress in particular, and includes a treasure trove of over 200 full color images from the library‘s collection. #Card #DivineDecember @Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

I mean, it's not too much to ask, is it?? #PenguinClassics #Clothbound

My mum found this badge and new I'd love it. Its so cute. #penguinbooks #badge #reading

A decent book about DaVinci‘s paintings and sketches. It provides a brief overviews about his works during different time periods and locations. Pictures of his gorgeous art are the highlights of this book. This book has been on my shelf for a very long time. There are definitely better books about daVinci available. #MountTBR

Oh I‘m here for this! Coming 2022.

Loved the photos and learning about not just card catalogs but also the library of congress.
@Cinfhen #booked2021 @4thhouseontheleft #containsphotos @BarbaraTheBibliophage