Monthly Archives: July 2015

I Always Loved You

Posted on July 30, 2015 by crowdedbookshelf

I recently read I Always Loved You by Robin Oliviera, a fictional look at the relationship between American artist Mary Cassatt and French Impressionist Edgar Degas.  It’s not as much a true love story as it is a reflection of … Continue reading →

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Save the Dolphins

Posted on July 28, 2015 by crowdedbookshelf

Author Susan Casey Hey Seattlites, this is one you won’t want to miss!   Author Susan Casey will be reading from her latest book “Voices in the Ocean: A Journey Into the Wild and Haunting World of Dolphins,” at the Seattle Public Library’s Microsoft … Continue reading →

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Feelin’ the Love

Posted on July 27, 2015 by crowdedbookshelf

A  heart-shaped leaf on my climbing green bean bush. OK this isn’t about books but it’s one of those awesome miracles of nature that I just had to share. This year I’m getting more than green beans from my climbing bean … Continue reading →

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Read it and Sleep

Posted on July 26, 2015 by crowdedbookshelf

If you’re anything like I am, sleep can be elusive at times.  It seems to be a phenomenon in today’s highly active electronic world.  Go, go, go and you do nothing without your electronic device. I wanted to share this great 3-part article in … Continue reading →

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The Plover – a must read for seagoers

Posted on July 26, 2015 by crowdedbookshelf

Friends, I have to give a shout out to The Plover.  This book had special meaning for me and, I suppose, to others who have spent long periods of time sailing in open waters. The Plover brought to mind a quote I’ve had framed … Continue reading →

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Little Free Library

Posted on July 24, 2015 by crowdedbookshelf

A growing trend here in Seattle, and in my neighborhood of Magnolia, is to host a Little Free Library – take a book, return a book.  The organization started in 2009 with a two-fold mission: 1. To promote literacy and … Continue reading →

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Starting with a Book List

Posted on July 23, 2015 by crowdedbookshelf

Hello book lovers! Welcome to my blog.  We all love a good discussion about books so the intention of this blog is to share with each other. Below is a list of the recent books I’ve read.  I’ve made a few personal notes trying not … Continue reading →

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