Category Archives: Books

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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