I received these lovely books and cool space bookmarky things from esmemoria almost as soon as we got our book exchange people, and then I forgot about posting the picture. Thanks, esmemoria!
Thank you Ale!!!!!!
I **love** the book you picked, The Night Circus! I’ve wanted to read this for ages and it’s exactly up my alley. And I love the little fabric mug coasters. You made my week! Thank you so much!
Expect the Unexpected with the Manga Cookbook
Manga Cookbook by Annonymus
It’s always a fun surprise with Book Exchange, but this year one of my books came with a second extra surprise. Manga Cookbook appears on the surface to be a cookbook based on manga as in Japanese graphic novels given both the title and the cover illustrations. However…… It turns out that “manga” is also an Indian word for “mango”, and it is this definition which is intended. Nearly all of the recipes feature some sort of mango. I say ‘some sort’ because I do […]
Thank you, llamareadsbooks!
Thank you, llamareadsbooks! Emmalita’s review got me quite interested in Sword, Stone, Table: Old Legends, New Voices since I’ve always liked Arthurian myths and retellings. As I’m working on improving the diversity of the voices I read, this anthology of “gender-bent, race-bent, LGTQIA+ inclusive retellings” from a diverse group of authors will help with that. I’m looking forward to reading this next year 🙂 Giving and receiving books is the best way to celebrate the holidays! Merry Book Exchange!
Book Exchange for me!
These look interesting. Thanks to KatSings!
Thank you Crystalclear!
From Bibliophile (Jr. Cannonballer who does not yet have her own account but will next year): Thank you! When I opened the package and saw all the wonderful books my first reaction was “this is very exciting!” I have been wanting these books for a while and can’t wait to read them! I also really like the bookmarks – especially the ginko leaves. I have always liked the shape of these leaves and there is a ginko tree right outside of where I eat lunch. From […]