T stands for toll
I didn’t go anywhere with a toll per se, but I did some traveling when I reread The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster.
My cure for doldrums has always been reading, the ultimate form of escapism. I picked this book from the library and I absolutely love it, another favorite of 2021. It is a quick fun read full of inspiration and has much in common with The Phantom Tollbooth.
Love this map in the book…
Did he travel through a tollbooth and arrive at Wonder Mountain?
There is so much about this book that I love, especially a nod to one of my heroes, Fred Rogers. I have just realized how many times I have used love in this post, a really great thing courtesy of some beautiful books. After these reads, I am really feeling the love and passing it on. See the magic, share the joy.
Procreate practice.
Flour Oreos and a coffee
Nice treats on a BPL visit
Not read this book but it looks delightful, thanks for sharing the magic 😀. Such a beautiful procreate piece too and that flour Oreo cookie would be the perfect accompaniment to my cuppa today too! Wishing you a very Happy anniversary T Day! Hugs, Jo x
ReplyDeleteI will send you the recipe if you want. Let me know. They are delicious. Easy when you buy them, but not too bad to make.
DeleteI haven't read these books, but they sound like fun. Flour Bakery! I thought of you last week. There's a Flour Bakery next to the MGH building where Himself had an appointment. Has the BPL finished the renovations to the Rare Books and Manuscripts Department? We need to visit.
ReplyDeleteOh yes, and the Monet exhibit at the MFA! Let's make a date and go!
DeleteReading is the greatest escapism of all. I've never heard of either of these books, but they must be a fun read, especially if geared for middle schoolers (or Jr. High as we called it).
ReplyDeleteYour Procreate drawing is phenomenal. I am so very impressed. It looks like you made the oreo cookie because it is unlike any I've ever seen before. It must have gone great with your iced coffee.
Thanks for sharing your books and authors with whom I was unfamiliar, along with your cookie and iced coffee with us for T this anniversary Tuesday, dear Nan.
I read the Phantom Tollbooth a few years ago, and it was indeed good, though I wish I had read it as a youngster.
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I love reading too, and since retirement back in 2003 I read allot now-mostly in the evenings when there is nothing worth watching on the tv. Your cookie looks delicious Happy T Kathy
ReplyDeleteI usually escape into historical novels - your books look like good reads! Mmmm, that cookie looks good - especially with coffee! Happy T Day, Chrisx
ReplyDeleteI haven't read this but it looks delightful. I too like the map. Nice art too. Have a great day.
ReplyDeleteI love this book, and like you, I haven't read it since middle school (or junior high as we called it back then). Thanks for reminding me a fun book-that I need to reread myself. Hope it was a great T day Nan. hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteI escape to books, too. Believe it or not, I am currently reading Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar. It was on my book shelf, one of my mother's, and I had never read it. :) Reading several others, too. Thanks for sharing what you are reading. Happy T Day.
ReplyDeleteI’ve always love reading but I haven’t found.a book recently that takes my fancy,
ReplyDeleteI love the. Colourful mao, it looks like fun.
Happy belated T day
Jan
Great looking book! My daughter checked out a book for me at the library the other day - we haven't done that in years and years. It feels so fun to be holding a library book - makes it more special (I usually read them on my tablet). She picked out a good one too. I may have to try and find the one you have here - sounds interesting and I love middleschool level books. The cookie looks totally yummy! Happy late T-day!
ReplyDeleteI love reading and I went through a phase when I read books meant for young readers. I have not heard of the books you mention. I will look out for them.
ReplyDeleteHappy 8th T-Day-Blog-a-versary,
Hugs,
Lisca
It's been years since I read Phantom Tollbooth, but clearly I need to revisit it. My stack of books TBR is way higher than usual, and that doesn't include the list on paper! Usually when we're traveling I get more reading done, this time it was a lot less. I think this Procreate drawing is one of your most beautiful! I just love it.
ReplyDeleteThis post caught my eye after I commented on this week's T post. I had a copy of this book handed down from older siblings and I just loved it, the doldrums, jumping to conclusions etc. There was also a movie made of it too. Great book. Elle/EOTC xx
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