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Sure, it's an April poster, but it's a perfect illustration of what I plan to do this evening...if I get a chance!

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2022-06-09

HOORAY FOR JUNE!

A little Kate Greenaway dance to welcome the new month!

From the NYPL Digital Collections, of course!

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2022-06-01

This fella is breaking out the straw hat for a summery Sharp-Dressed Saturday Night!

sketch by Richard Rychtarik from the NYPL Digital Collections.

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2022-05-29

We're running out of May...and it looks like this dude is just plain out of luck!

calendar from the NYPL Digital Collections.

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2022-05-20

There's a component of truth that isn't just the factual accuracy of a belief, but also how productive and adaptive the idea is. The most foolish ideas wipe out civilizations, whether they're logically sound or not.

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2022-05-15

Eloquence Under A Threadbare Cloak https://t.co/P2HdtJsvPu Billy Cole (alias Tudor) argues with his wife about the disputed dates of his sister's legal marriage and his part in a criminal stratagem...

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2022-05-14

This is a must-read for Middle Graders keen on action, adventure, and Arthurian stories!

The Search for the Stone of Excalibur by @ FionaRobyn.

mythology myths legends action adventure Arthurian
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2022-04-21

THIS SACRED ISLE - an historical fantasy novel set in Dark Age Britain and inspired by Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic myths⚔️

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2022-04-19

The wonderful has a fabulous new book out, and I'm delighted to say she's a guest on my blog today, talking about talented women artists of the period, inspiration for one of her characters:
https://t.co/dzkLBX8ZOA

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2022-04-19

Trust Kate Greenaway to make hauling kids around in the rain look lovely. She can take the school run!

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2022-04-08

THIS SACRED ISLE

⚔️Britain AD 593⚔️

In a land divided, an ancient enemy unleashes the forces of chaos...

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2022-04-08

This is a must-read for Middle Graders keen on action, adventure, and Arthurian stories!

The Search for the Stone of Excalibur by @ FionaRobyn.

mythology myths legends action adventure Arthurian
histfic teen YA MG ASMSG books ebooks
https://t.co/mHWXi1E7xv

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2022-04-06

THIS SACRED ISLE

⚔️Britain AD 593⚔️

In a land divided, an ancient enemy unleashes the forces of chaos...

Get your ebook today - only 99c/99p

https://t.co/0FMguYsm6k🇺🇸
https://t.co/yqk7f2IcvO🇬🇧

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2022-04-01

Something beautiful to bring some serenity to your night.
print from the NYPL Digital Collections.

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2022-03-31

She's the Angel in the House...and probably the reason Lizzie Borden walked. In this week's post on a look at Victorian women who kill:



https://t.co/YCVdzxyaoR

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2022-03-24

Whether at tournament or in battle, a knight liked to win everything, including the ladies! ❤️



https://t.co/ABkWMn5enI

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2022-03-23

One of those finds that's just too gorgeous not to share!

botanical drawing from the NYPL Digital Collections.

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2022-03-23

Yeah, over the top. But hey, it's the first day of after a truly awful winter, so why not?

card from the NYPL Digital Collections.

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2022-03-21

'Thank God I didn’t know that Fitz was merrily engaged in endorsing his reputation as a philanderer. In Lady Spencer’s circle it was reported he’d run off with the Countess of Antrim, a troubled Irish beauty...' https://t.co/wCGBTCFCYk

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2022-03-15