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silas☆ wrote: "LCPL wrote: "QOTD: Do you have any recommendations for books that evoke the spirit of springtime?"the only one i can think of is howl's moving castle by diana wynne jones. that's a springy/summer..."
That's a great Spring book rec. Also, I just watched the movie like a week ago and loved it.
LCPL wrote: "QOTD: Do you have any recommendations for books that evoke the spirit of springtime?"A few books that I think are fitting for springtime are:
• The Hobbit - while this book would be great for fall as well, I think it's great for spring for new life, new adventures, and the setting at the shire is perfect for spring.
• The Midnight Library - this book could be read anytime of year but spring is a great time to see a new look on life while new life is budding all around you.
• The Ten Thousand Doors of January - another great read for any time of year, but the descriptions of the world and the adventures that January goes on are perfect for spring reading.
• When the Moon Hatched - this is a great fantasy romance to enjoy during the spring. I read this in spring and thought it was very fitting.
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LCPL wrote: "QOTD: How do you create the perfect reading nook or outdoor reading space for enjoying springtime reads?"Normally, I would use a lawn blanket and take a water bottle or iced coffee and my current read and enjoy the warm sunshine while I read, or go to the park. However, I recently got a hammock and I'm excited to use that for my outdoor reading. I think it will definitely be my go-to outdoor reading space.
LCPL wrote: "QOTD: How do you create the perfect reading nook or outdoor reading space for enjoying springtime reads?"i always like to have a blanket and something to drink
LCPL wrote: "QOTD: How do you create the perfect reading nook or outdoor reading space for enjoying springtime reads?"Other than at the park, I don't really have a spot to go outside and read at home. Too many barking dogs.
Inside, I just curl up on the couch with a blanket and read.
It is a blanket and drink for me too.
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LCPL wrote: "QOTD: Do you feel more or less motivated in the spring?"more. winter really drags me down so spring is probably my favorite season for getting things done
I feel more motivated in the spring. I love the coziness of the winter season but I definitely miss the warmer weather and sunshine. I try to enjoy each season for what it is and what it has to offer, but the spring season is always a welcome change (minus the tornadoes).
LCPL wrote: "QOTD: Do you feel more or less motivated in the spring?"I don't think I'm more or less motivated during any season lol. I do more in the spring only because it's not cold, but I don't think that has anything to do with motivation.
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I don't have a dedicated springtime scent, but I tend to prefer more clean smells, or citrus type smells during the spring. Oh, and I love bergamot, for spring and summer.
LCPL wrote: "QOTD: What's your favorite springtime scent, and how do you like to enjoy it? Candles, essential oils, or perhaps fresh flowers?"in general i just prefer springy scents. i love fruit and floral smells. my lotion right now is supposed to be peach scented. i dont know that it is lol but it smells good
I don’t know if I have a favorite. I just like whatever smells good lol.
LCPL wrote: "QOTD: What's your favorite springtime scent, and how do you like to enjoy it? Candles, essential oils, or perhaps fresh flowers?"Fresh mowed lawn.
LCPL wrote: "QOTD: What's your favorite springtime scent, and how do you like to enjoy it? Candles, essential oils, or perhaps fresh flowers?"I like floral scents in general, so lots of lavender, rose. I put Lemongrass in my oil diffuser during the spring/summer seasons.
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It honestly depends on my mood and time of day, but I have the most time on the weekends. I enjoy making myself a cup of coffee or tea, putting on an ambience video to play in the background, and getting lost in a book. I also enjoy journaling and writing to penpals if I'm in a mood to write. I try to use the weekends as a time to really embrace my hobbies. I'm looking forward to better weather so I can spend my weekends in my new hammock with a book or my kindle.
LCPL wrote: "QOTD: How do you like to unwind and relax after a busy day or week? (This can be during the spring season or just in general.)"Here lately I've been making dinner and then playing Stardew Valley for 3-4 hours after work. Then, if I have the energy to do anything else, I'll work on my puzzle while watching something on YouTube.
LCPL wrote: "QOTD: How do you like to unwind and relax after a busy day or week? (This can be during the spring season or just in general.)"Any quiet or alone time in general helps for me. I try to cut back on screen time and do something else as well, like knitting or sitting outside if it's nice out.
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A few off the top of my head...Places:
• the beach...the ocean literally soothes my soul
• the lake...there's something about being near the water
• the forest...being out in nature is so peaceful
• the mountains...a vacation to a cabin in the mountains is so relaxing and peaceful, plus beautiful views and scenery
Activities:
• reading, especially on a sunny day in my hammock outside
• writing/journaling by the soft glow of my desk lamp
• enjoying a beautiful sunrise/sunset
• camping...I may be adding camping to this list - we plan on going camping for the first time soon and I think being out in the nature and just enjoying time away will be very peaceful.
LCPL wrote: "QOTD: Are there any places or activities that bring you a sense of peace and contentment?"Playing Stardew Valley with a beverage and snack and a video on youtube or an audiobook book playing. I can't really think of anything else. I guess reading in my car is peaceful too.
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LCPL wrote: "QOTD: Do you have any fun vacations or trips planned for this spring or summer?"I want to make a trip up to Michigan, but I'm not sure if it'll happen.
Multiple concert dates in July, August, and September. I’d like to go to the Cincinnati Zoo, as I’ve followed Fiona’s story since she was born 7 years ago but haven’t made it there to see her yet (and now there’s also cute little Fritz!). Went to Indy a few weeks ago to the immersive Dali Alive exhibit at The Lume, which was incredible.
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LCPL wrote: "QOTD: How do you like to spend your rainy spring days?"At home with either a book or a movie on. If it's not really windy or anything, I sometimes open my windows so I can really hear the rain.
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LCPL wrote: "QOTD: Do you have any fun vacations or trips planned for this spring or summer?"Maybe a trip to the beach, a camping trip, and then maybe a trip to the mountains (but that's in the fall).
LCPL wrote: "QOTD: How do you like to spend your rainy spring days?"I enjoy making a cup of coffee or tea, writing/journaling, getting lost in a book, playing some cozy video games, and/or watching a TV show or comfort film.
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My weekend is going to be fun, cozy, and bookish. I'm going to enjoy a reading day with some friends by the lake, probably going to a birthday celebration, and enjoying some downtime at home.
LCPL wrote: "QOTD: Do you have any fun, cozy, or bookish plans for this weekend?"I'm having a reading day with friends, and then I'll probably play some Stardew Valley and watch a movie or two. Depending on weather I may take my dog for a walk through the park.
LCPL wrote: "QOTD: Do you have any fun, cozy, or bookish plans for this weekend?"Couch, blanket, cappuccino, read, repeat.
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LCPL wrote: "QOTD: What is the most recent addition to your personal library? Share your latest book haul."I think the last one I bought was If We Were Villains by M.L. Rio, hardback edition. I won a couple of goodreads giveaways for The Briar Club by Kate Quinn and Death and The Sisters by Heather Redmond.
LCPL wrote: "QOTD: When you buy books, where do you like to book shop?"Ollie's in Corbin, but it's hit or miss. PangoBooks or Amazon for online, and then I always browse the books at thrift stores.
LCPL wrote: "QOTD: What is the most recent addition to your personal library? Share your latest book haul."zero saints by gabino iglesias & amygdalatroplis by b.r. yeager. and i had a free book credit so i got the corpse exhibition and other stories of iraq by hassan blasim but it hasn't come in yet
LCPL wrote: "QOTD: When you buy books, where do you like to book shop?"i buy a lot of my books used so i'll buy them from goodwills, second-hand book stores, and thriftbooks
LCPL wrote: "QOTD: What is the most recent addition to your personal library? Share your latest book haul."Pango purchases:
A Minor Chorus by Billy-Ray Belcourt
Rifqa by Mohammed El-Kurd
I was also kindly given Dear Senthuran by Akwaeke Emezi.
Those are the only ones I can think of.
LCPL wrote: "QOTD: When you buy books, where do you like to book shop?"Lately, I've just been buying books on Pango. I don't go to many physical bookstores.
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Back when I drove, I used to donate them to the library (DVDs too). Now, I give them to the woman that comes to my house once a month to help out.
LCPL wrote: "QOTD: What is the most recent addition to your personal library? Share your latest book haul."A Tempest of Tea - fairyloot
A Feather So Black - fairyloot
Her Soul to Take
Pucking Around
Pucking Wild
Funny Story
Her Soul for Revenge
LCPL wrote: "QOTD: When you unhaul books from your collection, what do you do with them? Sell them? Donate them? If so, where?"I do a few things to sell what I can of them. I list them on PangoBooks, Facebook book groups, or I will take them to McKay's or Half Price Books. When I donate what's left or donate ARCs, I will fill up little free libraries or donate to the library.
LCPL wrote: "QOTD: When you buy books, where do you like to book shop?"I buy new and used books. I will buy from bookstores, Amazon, book subscriptions (Fairyloot and Illumicrate), thrift stores - McKays, Half Price Books, Goodwill, PangoBooks, Facebook book groups, etc.
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the only one i can think of is howl's moving castle by diana wynne jones. that's a springy/summery book for me