Matina
@breathingpages.bsky.social
•Reader. Writer. Literary Travel. Theatre.
•Book Recs & Bookshops.
Contact: breathingpages@yahoo.com
⚓️London 🇬🇷🇬🇧
•Book Recs & Bookshops.
Contact: breathingpages@yahoo.com
⚓️London 🇬🇷🇬🇧
I finished a great collection of short stories, ‘Drinking from Graveyard Well’ by Yvette Lisa Ndlovu.
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What are you reading right now?
#booksky #books #currentlyreading
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What are you reading right now?
#booksky #books #currentlyreading
July 7, 2025 at 2:15 PM
I finished a great collection of short stories, ‘Drinking from Graveyard Well’ by Yvette Lisa Ndlovu.
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What are you reading right now?
#booksky #books #currentlyreading
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What are you reading right now?
#booksky #books #currentlyreading
Cecil Court is one of my favourite little streets in London.
Since the 1930s, it has been known as the Bookseller’s Row.
You will find some amazing bookshops in Cecil Court.
Some are specialised in art. Some in music. Some in children’s literature, and some in the esotericism.
#booksky #bookshop
Since the 1930s, it has been known as the Bookseller’s Row.
You will find some amazing bookshops in Cecil Court.
Some are specialised in art. Some in music. Some in children’s literature, and some in the esotericism.
#booksky #bookshop
June 27, 2025 at 6:36 PM
London’s first romance bookshop is here! Saucy Books has opened today.
Saucy Books will have different ‘chapters’ depending on the season etc. (I can’t wait for Halloween and Christmas!) It’s all about summer in the bookshop right now.
Many congratulations to the whole team.
#booksky #bookshops
Saucy Books will have different ‘chapters’ depending on the season etc. (I can’t wait for Halloween and Christmas!) It’s all about summer in the bookshop right now.
Many congratulations to the whole team.
#booksky #bookshops
June 18, 2025 at 11:35 AM
London’s first romance bookshop is here! Saucy Books has opened today.
Saucy Books will have different ‘chapters’ depending on the season etc. (I can’t wait for Halloween and Christmas!) It’s all about summer in the bookshop right now.
Many congratulations to the whole team.
#booksky #bookshops
Saucy Books will have different ‘chapters’ depending on the season etc. (I can’t wait for Halloween and Christmas!) It’s all about summer in the bookshop right now.
Many congratulations to the whole team.
#booksky #bookshops
Happy Independent Bookshop week!
I visited this gem yesterday.
Scarthin Books is nestled in Derbyshire. You will find rooms of books spread over every floor-even on the stairs.
I didn’t want to leave! I just wanted to curl into one of the seats, read a book, and look over the pond.
#booksky
I visited this gem yesterday.
Scarthin Books is nestled in Derbyshire. You will find rooms of books spread over every floor-even on the stairs.
I didn’t want to leave! I just wanted to curl into one of the seats, read a book, and look over the pond.
#booksky
June 16, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Happy Independent Bookshop week!
I visited this gem yesterday.
Scarthin Books is nestled in Derbyshire. You will find rooms of books spread over every floor-even on the stairs.
I didn’t want to leave! I just wanted to curl into one of the seats, read a book, and look over the pond.
#booksky
I visited this gem yesterday.
Scarthin Books is nestled in Derbyshire. You will find rooms of books spread over every floor-even on the stairs.
I didn’t want to leave! I just wanted to curl into one of the seats, read a book, and look over the pond.
#booksky
June 9, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Happy Sunday with a Shelfie!
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How has your weekend been so far?
📍The beautiful Babushka Books in Shanklin, Isle of Wight.
#booksky #bookshops #sundayshelfie #shelfie
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How has your weekend been so far?
📍The beautiful Babushka Books in Shanklin, Isle of Wight.
#booksky #bookshops #sundayshelfie #shelfie
June 8, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Happy Sunday with a Shelfie!
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How has your weekend been so far?
📍The beautiful Babushka Books in Shanklin, Isle of Wight.
#booksky #bookshops #sundayshelfie #shelfie
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How has your weekend been so far?
📍The beautiful Babushka Books in Shanklin, Isle of Wight.
#booksky #bookshops #sundayshelfie #shelfie
Of light and shadows…
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Hurlingham Books is a paradise that you never want to leave.
#booksky #bookshopping #secondhandbooks #secondhandbookshops
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Hurlingham Books is a paradise that you never want to leave.
#booksky #bookshopping #secondhandbooks #secondhandbookshops
June 7, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Of light and shadows…
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Hurlingham Books is a paradise that you never want to leave.
#booksky #bookshopping #secondhandbooks #secondhandbookshops
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Hurlingham Books is a paradise that you never want to leave.
#booksky #bookshopping #secondhandbooks #secondhandbookshops
Happy Sunday and Happy June with a shelfie of the New Penguin Classics series!
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This new series was created to celebrate Penguin’s 90th birthday.
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I want them all!
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Do you have any Penguin book editions?
#booksky #penguinbooks #classicbooks
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This new series was created to celebrate Penguin’s 90th birthday.
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I want them all!
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Do you have any Penguin book editions?
#booksky #penguinbooks #classicbooks
June 1, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Happy Sunday and Happy June with a shelfie of the New Penguin Classics series!
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This new series was created to celebrate Penguin’s 90th birthday.
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I want them all!
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Do you have any Penguin book editions?
#booksky #penguinbooks #classicbooks
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This new series was created to celebrate Penguin’s 90th birthday.
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I want them all!
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Do you have any Penguin book editions?
#booksky #penguinbooks #classicbooks
I will post every corner of Babushka Books in Shanklin.
It is one of my favourite bookshops I’ve ever visited.
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Tell me a bookshop you love!
#booksky #bookshopping #bookshops #secondhandbooks #isleofwight
It is one of my favourite bookshops I’ve ever visited.
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Tell me a bookshop you love!
#booksky #bookshopping #bookshops #secondhandbooks #isleofwight
May 22, 2025 at 6:06 PM
I will post every corner of Babushka Books in Shanklin.
It is one of my favourite bookshops I’ve ever visited.
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Tell me a bookshop you love!
#booksky #bookshopping #bookshops #secondhandbooks #isleofwight
It is one of my favourite bookshops I’ve ever visited.
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Tell me a bookshop you love!
#booksky #bookshopping #bookshops #secondhandbooks #isleofwight
Greek Literature Alert! 🚨
If you are interested in reading Greek literature, I’d definitely recommend books by Kostas Krommydas.
Some books that you can find in English are Lake of Memories, Cave of Silence, Athora, Dominion of the Moon, and more.
#bluesky #bookrecommendations #bookrecs
If you are interested in reading Greek literature, I’d definitely recommend books by Kostas Krommydas.
Some books that you can find in English are Lake of Memories, Cave of Silence, Athora, Dominion of the Moon, and more.
#bluesky #bookrecommendations #bookrecs
May 13, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Greek Literature Alert! 🚨
If you are interested in reading Greek literature, I’d definitely recommend books by Kostas Krommydas.
Some books that you can find in English are Lake of Memories, Cave of Silence, Athora, Dominion of the Moon, and more.
#bluesky #bookrecommendations #bookrecs
If you are interested in reading Greek literature, I’d definitely recommend books by Kostas Krommydas.
Some books that you can find in English are Lake of Memories, Cave of Silence, Athora, Dominion of the Moon, and more.
#bluesky #bookrecommendations #bookrecs
Happy Sunday with a beautiful Shelfie from my new love, Babushka Books in Shanklin.
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Also, Happy Mother’s Day to all mums, and especially to mine!
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What are you reading today?
#sundayshelfie #shelfie #bookshopping #bookshops #booksky #books
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Also, Happy Mother’s Day to all mums, and especially to mine!
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What are you reading today?
#sundayshelfie #shelfie #bookshopping #bookshops #booksky #books
May 11, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Happy Sunday with a beautiful Shelfie from my new love, Babushka Books in Shanklin.
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Also, Happy Mother’s Day to all mums, and especially to mine!
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What are you reading today?
#sundayshelfie #shelfie #bookshopping #bookshops #booksky #books
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Also, Happy Mother’s Day to all mums, and especially to mine!
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What are you reading today?
#sundayshelfie #shelfie #bookshopping #bookshops #booksky #books
La Librairie Imaginaire in beautiful Annecy.
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Do you have a favourite French author?
#booksky #annecy #bookshops #bookshopping #literarytravel
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Do you have a favourite French author?
#booksky #annecy #bookshops #bookshopping #literarytravel
May 3, 2025 at 9:23 PM
La Librairie Imaginaire in beautiful Annecy.
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Do you have a favourite French author?
#booksky #annecy #bookshops #bookshopping #literarytravel
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Do you have a favourite French author?
#booksky #annecy #bookshops #bookshopping #literarytravel
Les Bouquinistes in Paris.
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Old book editions, postcards, maps, old photos, letters, posters, and so much more. So many treasures to explore.
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Have you been to Paris?
#booksky #bouquinistes #paris
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Old book editions, postcards, maps, old photos, letters, posters, and so much more. So many treasures to explore.
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Have you been to Paris?
#booksky #bouquinistes #paris
May 2, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Les Bouquinistes in Paris.
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Old book editions, postcards, maps, old photos, letters, posters, and so much more. So many treasures to explore.
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Have you been to Paris?
#booksky #bouquinistes #paris
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Old book editions, postcards, maps, old photos, letters, posters, and so much more. So many treasures to explore.
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Have you been to Paris?
#booksky #bouquinistes #paris
Kingsgate Books & Prints in Winchester.
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It is close to the Cathedral and you will find some old book editions and so many prints, maps, and postcards.
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Definitely a must stop!
#booksky #bookshopping #winchester
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It is close to the Cathedral and you will find some old book editions and so many prints, maps, and postcards.
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Definitely a must stop!
#booksky #bookshopping #winchester
April 30, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Kingsgate Books & Prints in Winchester.
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It is close to the Cathedral and you will find some old book editions and so many prints, maps, and postcards.
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Definitely a must stop!
#booksky #bookshopping #winchester
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It is close to the Cathedral and you will find some old book editions and so many prints, maps, and postcards.
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Definitely a must stop!
#booksky #bookshopping #winchester
I will miss this. It is weird to be divided between two homes. A blessing and a curse at the same time
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I read fantasy books like Bloodwing Academy and started Iron Flame (haven’t finished it yet).
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Give me all the book recs! I want to expand my tbr list! 😉
#booksky #books #bookrecs
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I read fantasy books like Bloodwing Academy and started Iron Flame (haven’t finished it yet).
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Give me all the book recs! I want to expand my tbr list! 😉
#booksky #books #bookrecs
April 28, 2025 at 6:36 PM
My favourite stop in my Greek hometown, the Anemos bookstore.
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Most books are in Greek, but I have found some in English, too, from time to time.
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What will you be reading this weekend?
#booksky #bookshops #bookshopping #travel #greece #larissa
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Most books are in Greek, but I have found some in English, too, from time to time.
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What will you be reading this weekend?
#booksky #bookshops #bookshopping #travel #greece #larissa
April 26, 2025 at 11:06 AM
My favourite stop in my Greek hometown, the Anemos bookstore.
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Most books are in Greek, but I have found some in English, too, from time to time.
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What will you be reading this weekend?
#booksky #bookshops #bookshopping #travel #greece #larissa
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Most books are in Greek, but I have found some in English, too, from time to time.
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What will you be reading this weekend?
#booksky #bookshops #bookshopping #travel #greece #larissa
Happy World Book Day!
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Books mean everything to so many people.
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In honour of the day, tell me a favourite book of yours.
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Cheers to all the readers!
#booksky #worldbookday #books
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Books mean everything to so many people.
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In honour of the day, tell me a favourite book of yours.
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Cheers to all the readers!
#booksky #worldbookday #books
April 23, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Happy World Book Day!
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Books mean everything to so many people.
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In honour of the day, tell me a favourite book of yours.
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Cheers to all the readers!
#booksky #worldbookday #books
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Books mean everything to so many people.
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In honour of the day, tell me a favourite book of yours.
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Cheers to all the readers!
#booksky #worldbookday #books
Good morning with this beautiful antiquarian bookshop in the Old Town of Geneva, Illibrairie Beaux Livres.
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Unfortunately, it was closed that Tuesday, but it looks amazing.
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Have you been to Switzerland?
#booksky #bookshops #switzerland #travel
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Unfortunately, it was closed that Tuesday, but it looks amazing.
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Have you been to Switzerland?
#booksky #bookshops #switzerland #travel
April 18, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Good morning with this beautiful antiquarian bookshop in the Old Town of Geneva, Illibrairie Beaux Livres.
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Unfortunately, it was closed that Tuesday, but it looks amazing.
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Have you been to Switzerland?
#booksky #bookshops #switzerland #travel
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Unfortunately, it was closed that Tuesday, but it looks amazing.
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Have you been to Switzerland?
#booksky #bookshops #switzerland #travel
Letu Books, Librairie d’Art.
It’s all about art in this bookshop; architecture, design, art, fashion, and everything in between.
The perfect place for art lovers!
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Very cosy and beautiful and you will find it in the old town of Geneva.
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Do you read non-fiction?
#booksky #bookshopping #nonfiction
It’s all about art in this bookshop; architecture, design, art, fashion, and everything in between.
The perfect place for art lovers!
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Very cosy and beautiful and you will find it in the old town of Geneva.
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Do you read non-fiction?
#booksky #bookshopping #nonfiction
April 17, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Letu Books, Librairie d’Art.
It’s all about art in this bookshop; architecture, design, art, fashion, and everything in between.
The perfect place for art lovers!
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Very cosy and beautiful and you will find it in the old town of Geneva.
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Do you read non-fiction?
#booksky #bookshopping #nonfiction
It’s all about art in this bookshop; architecture, design, art, fashion, and everything in between.
The perfect place for art lovers!
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Very cosy and beautiful and you will find it in the old town of Geneva.
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Do you read non-fiction?
#booksky #bookshopping #nonfiction
I love Paulo Coelho’s books. I first read The Alchemist when I was a teenager. One of my favourites is By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept.
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Have you read any of his books? Do you have a favourite?
#booksky #paulocoelho
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Have you read any of his books? Do you have a favourite?
#booksky #paulocoelho
April 17, 2025 at 12:03 PM
I love Paulo Coelho’s books. I first read The Alchemist when I was a teenager. One of my favourites is By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept.
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Have you read any of his books? Do you have a favourite?
#booksky #paulocoelho
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Have you read any of his books? Do you have a favourite?
#booksky #paulocoelho
It’s the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth this year. @batsfordbooks.bsky.social sent me a copy of ‘A Jane Austen Year’, a book that celebrates the author’s legacy including manuscripts, letters, etc.
Use the code MATINA10 for a 10% discount. It expires on April 30th.
#booksky #janeausten
Use the code MATINA10 for a 10% discount. It expires on April 30th.
#booksky #janeausten
April 8, 2025 at 8:24 PM
It’s the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth this year. @batsfordbooks.bsky.social sent me a copy of ‘A Jane Austen Year’, a book that celebrates the author’s legacy including manuscripts, letters, etc.
Use the code MATINA10 for a 10% discount. It expires on April 30th.
#booksky #janeausten
Use the code MATINA10 for a 10% discount. It expires on April 30th.
#booksky #janeausten
“On the sixth of April, in the year 1812—precisely two days before her sixteenth birthday—Penelope Featherington fell in love.
-Julia Quinn
Happy Polin Day!
Have you read the books? Have you seen the show?
#booksky #bridgerton
-Julia Quinn
Happy Polin Day!
Have you read the books? Have you seen the show?
#booksky #bridgerton
April 6, 2025 at 6:18 PM
“On the sixth of April, in the year 1812—precisely two days before her sixteenth birthday—Penelope Featherington fell in love.
-Julia Quinn
Happy Polin Day!
Have you read the books? Have you seen the show?
#booksky #bridgerton
-Julia Quinn
Happy Polin Day!
Have you read the books? Have you seen the show?
#booksky #bridgerton