"In Tereza’s eyes, books were the emblems of a secret brotherhood. For she had but a single weapon against the world of crudity surrounding her: the books she took out of the municipal library, and above all, the novels. She had read any number of them, from Fielding to Thomas Mann. They not only offered the possibility of an imaginary escape from a life she found unsatisfying; they also had a meaning for her as physical objects: she loved to walk down the street with a book under her arm. It had the same significance for her as an elegant cane for the dandy a century ago. It differentiated her from others."

— Milan Kundera, The Unbearable Lightness of Being

EXTREMELY RELEVANT.

fletchingarrows:

The Magician’s Nephew, Leo & Diane Dillon
This book was always my favorite of the Chronicles of Narnia. What a fantastic illustration of Jadis.

I have these editions! All the covers are so great. Her hands terrify me.

fletchingarrows:

The Magician’s Nephew, Leo & Diane Dillon

This book was always my favorite of the Chronicles of Narnia. What a fantastic illustration of Jadis.

I have these editions! All the covers are so great. Her hands terrify me.

(via libraryland)

Tags: books narnia

Alternatives to Game of Thrones

readeradvisory:

Whether you love the series and want to read more fantasy, or you hated the series and want something different, I got you covered.

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For later.

Thank you KEC for bringing this to my immediate attention!

flavorpill:

Equal parts Sleep No More and Jonathan Strange, The Night Circus is one of our 10 September must-reads. See the whole list.  

I love book recommendations!

flavorpill:

Equal parts Sleep No More and Jonathan Strange, The Night Circus is one of our 10 September must-reads. See the whole list.  

I love book recommendations!

comicallyvintage:

Don’t listen to her.  Books rule!

comicallyvintage:

Don’t listen to her.  Books rule!

My latest To-Read List.

Tags: books

Just bought this and Island Beneath the Sea by Isabel Allende for my mom’s belated Mother’s Day gifts.
I am the best daughter ever.

Just bought this and Island Beneath the Sea by Isabel Allende for my mom’s belated Mother’s Day gifts.

I am the best daughter ever.

When one line in a book completely changes your fucking life

beautilation:

See His Dark Materials.

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