Paula Bates
@paulabates.bsky.social
Historical fashion enthusiast who enjoys playing make believe / TTRPGs. I love to read and write books. I sell antiques at WitchyVintage.com and post a lot of old stuff on Insta.
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 20 📚 #20daybookchallenge
December 15, 2024 at 2:34 AM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 20 📚 #20daybookchallenge
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 19 📚 #20daybookchallenge
December 12, 2024 at 4:56 PM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 19 📚 #20daybookchallenge
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 18 📚 #20daybookchallenge
December 11, 2024 at 5:53 AM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 18 📚 #20daybookchallenge
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 17 📚 #20daybookchallenge
December 10, 2024 at 6:46 AM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 17 📚 #20daybookchallenge
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 16 📚 #20daybookchallenge
December 9, 2024 at 5:32 AM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 16 📚 #20daybookchallenge
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 15 📚 #20daybookchallenge
December 7, 2024 at 10:37 PM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 15 📚 #20daybookchallenge
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 14 📚 #20daybookchallenge
December 6, 2024 at 4:32 AM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 14 📚 #20daybookchallenge
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 13 📚 #20daybookchallenge
December 5, 2024 at 6:26 AM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 13 📚 #20daybookchallenge
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 12 📚 #20daybookchallenge
December 4, 2024 at 5:09 AM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 12 📚 #20daybookchallenge
A selection of folk music CDs I found at my in-laws house. I’m always eager for folk music recommendations— drop some if you feel inclined!
December 1, 2024 at 8:35 PM
A selection of folk music CDs I found at my in-laws house. I’m always eager for folk music recommendations— drop some if you feel inclined!
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 11 📚 #20daybookchallenge
December 1, 2024 at 8:31 PM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 11 📚 #20daybookchallenge
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 10 📚 #20daybookchallenge
November 30, 2024 at 2:17 AM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 10 📚 #20daybookchallenge
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 9 📚 #20daybookchallenge
November 28, 2024 at 6:58 AM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 9 📚 #20daybookchallenge
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 8 📚 #20daybookchallenge
November 27, 2024 at 6:42 AM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 8 📚 #20daybookchallenge
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 7 📚 #20daybookchallenge
November 26, 2024 at 2:56 AM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 7 📚 #20daybookchallenge
Book plate from “A collection of book plate designs” by Louis Rhead, 1907. Full book available to view on HathiTrust
November 25, 2024 at 3:41 PM
Book plate from “A collection of book plate designs” by Louis Rhead, 1907. Full book available to view on HathiTrust
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 6 📚 #20daybookchallenge
November 25, 2024 at 12:30 AM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 6 📚 #20daybookchallenge
I love finding things like this in old books 🥹
November 24, 2024 at 5:41 PM
I love finding things like this in old books 🥹
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 5 📚 #20daybookchallenge
November 24, 2024 at 6:05 AM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 5 📚 #20daybookchallenge
Just finished photographing this beautiful wool suit circa 1915-1918. The color, embroidery, and shape are just fantastic 🙌🏻 #historicalfashion
November 22, 2024 at 5:18 PM
Just finished photographing this beautiful wool suit circa 1915-1918. The color, embroidery, and shape are just fantastic 🙌🏻 #historicalfashion
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 4 📚 #20daybookchallenge
November 22, 2024 at 5:09 PM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 4 📚 #20daybookchallenge
Apparently it’s #novellanovember, so here’s one I read this year that I recommend to everyone. Definitely in my top 10 for the year. And since I still have 17 books to read to hit my goal before the end of the year, does anyone have any novella recommendations? 🙏🏻
November 22, 2024 at 7:18 AM
Apparently it’s #novellanovember, so here’s one I read this year that I recommend to everyone. Definitely in my top 10 for the year. And since I still have 17 books to read to hit my goal before the end of the year, does anyone have any novella recommendations? 🙏🏻
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 3 📚 #20daybookchallenge
November 21, 2024 at 3:15 PM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 3 📚 #20daybookchallenge
Just finished reading Look Closer by David Ellis for my local book club. It had so many intricate layers! Fun ride that keeps you guessing, with clever criminals (and not so clever ones), enjoyable characters, and a satisfying ending. Makes me want to read it again now that I have the whole story!
November 20, 2024 at 4:32 PM
Just finished reading Look Closer by David Ellis for my local book club. It had so many intricate layers! Fun ride that keeps you guessing, with clever criminals (and not so clever ones), enjoyable characters, and a satisfying ending. Makes me want to read it again now that I have the whole story!
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 2 📚 #20daybookchallenge
November 20, 2024 at 3:14 PM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 2 📚 #20daybookchallenge