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I fell in love with books listening to my mother read—in our home, at the doctor’s office, in the middle of the night when I had the chicken pox! My grandmother was a children’s book author, my parents were both children’s reading specialists and teachers, so I guess you could say that I grew up in a world filled with books!

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  • GIVEAWAY ENDS TONIGHT!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In honor of Easter week, I’m hosting a Jane Austen gift set giveaway. It includes a signed copy of Praying with Jane, a prayer journal, and an enamel mug! 📷: @storybookstyle 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Giveaway ends Friday, April 19, at midnight Pacific. Enter now and tell your friends! (See Monday's post for entry and rules.) 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #prayingwithjane #janeausten #janeaustenfan #giveaway #bookgiveaway #kindredspiritbooks #austen #austenite #bookish #bookishgifts #literary #janeite #austenland #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #booksofinstagram #booklife #christianwomen #booklove #easter #booknerd #prideandprejudice #mrdarcy #literary #booklover #bibliophile #bookworm #unitedbookstagram #eastergram #easter19
  • "Easter was approaching, and the week preceding it was to bring an addition to the family at Rosings . . . Elizabeth had heard soon after her arrival that Mr. Darcy was expected there in the course of a few weeks." —Pride and Prejudice⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Austen uses the Easter season as the vehicle to get Mr. Darcy to Rosings when Elizabeth is there visiting. So clever! In Regency England, Easter was a time to visit family and celebrate together. 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In "Jane Austen's Easter," Laura Boyle shares this: "During Jane Austen’s day, the Easter Season (Easter and the 40 days following it, until Ascension Sunday, when Christ’s final ascension into heaven is celebrated) or the Easter Holidays as they are sometimes referred to, were a time of traveling and visiting Family."⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Do you celebrate Easter? If so, what do you like to do to commemorate Good Friday and Easter Sunday? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A holy hush comes over my heart on Good Friday, and I love to spend the day in reflection, doing crafts with my children, reading the Bible, decorating eggs, and attending church.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ GIVEAWAY: In honor of Easter, I’m also currently hosting a giveaway of a Praying with Jane signed book and Jane Austen gift set! See previous post to enter. Giveaway ends Friday, April 19, at midnight Pacific Time. (See rules.)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #prayingwithjane #janeausten #janeaustenfan #giveaway #bookgiveaway #kindredspiritbooks #austen #austenite #bookish #bookishgifts #literary #janeite #austenland #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #booksofinstagram #booklife #christianwomen #booklove #easter #booknerd #prideandprejudice #mrdarcy #literary #booklover #bibliophile #bookworm #unitedbookstagram
  • "[Edward's] errand at Barton, in fact, was a simple one. It was only to ask Elinor to marry him;—and considering that he was not altogether inexperienced in such a question, it might be strange that he should feel so uncomfortable in the present case as he really did, so much in need of encouragement and fresh air." —Sense and Sensibility⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I love this version of Sense and Sensibility, perhaps because it's the first movie version I ever saw. So many fantastic actors! I also adore the 2008 version. I'm trying to decide which one my daughter should see first. Which do you prefer? 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ GIVEAWAY: In honor of Easter, I’m also currently hosting a giveaway of a Praying with Jane signed book and Jane Austen gift set! See previous post to enter. Giveaway ends Friday, April 19, at midnight Pacific Time. (See rules.)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #praywithjane #prayingwithjane #janeausten #janeaustenfan #giveaway #bookgiveaway #kindredspiritbooks #austen #austenite #bookish #bookishgifts #literary #janeite #austenland #katewinslet #emmathompson #alanrickman #senseandsensibility #hughgrant #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #booksofinstagram #booklife #booklover #bibliophile #bookworm #amreading #unitedbookstagram #goodfriday19 #easter19
  • "Next week I shall begin my operations on my hat, on which you know my principal hopes of happiness depend." -Jane Austen, Letters (27 October 1798) 🍃 Don’t you love reading old letters? I do! I also love Jane's funny remarks. Next week I shall begin operations on my wardrobe. I need to shop for some dressier springtime clothes for a writers retreat in Charleston. I'm not gonna lie -- I'm pretty excited to have an excuse to shop a bit!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you're traveling but like/need to keep it stylish and dressed up, what do you like to wear? I love skirts and pretty pants, but I also need to think about comfy shoes for walking around.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ GIVEAWAY: For my fellow Austen lovers, I’m also currently hosting a giveaway of a Praying with Jane gift set! See previous post to enter. Giveaway ends Friday, April 19, at midnight Pacific Time. (See rules.)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #praywithjane #prayingwithjane #janeausten #janeaustenfan #giveaway #bookgiveaway #kindredspiritbooks #austen #austenite #bookish #bookishgifts #literary #janeite #austenland #austenite #prayer #letters #prideandprejudice #austen18 #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #booksofinstagram #booklife #booklover #bibliophile #bookworm #amreading #unitedbookstagram #easter #easter19
  • “I shall do one thing in this life - one thing certain - that is, love you, and long for you, and keep wanting you till I die.” ―Thomas Hardy, Far From the Madding Crowd 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I saw Far from the Madding Crowd in the theater, and I have to say it grew on me -- a ton! It's one of those films that slowly blooms. Have you seen it? Did you like it? 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In honor of Easter week, I’m currently hosting a giveaway of a Jane Austen gift set! See previous post to enter. Giveaway ends Friday, April 19, at midnight Pacific Time. (See rules.)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #giveaway #prayingwithjane #praywithjane #farfromthemaddingcrowd #thomashardy #bookgiveaway #kindredspiritbooks #bookishfeatures #springfling #amreading #booksofinstagram #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #christianwomen #bookish #booklove #easter #booknerd #bookworm #bookaholic #truelove #literary #booklife #booklover #bibliophile #bookworm #unitedbookstagram#michaelsheen #careymulligan
  • 🌷JANE AUSTEN GIVEAWAY!🌷 Back by popular demand! In honor of Easter, I’m giving away this Jane Austen gift set! It includes a signed copy of Praying with Jane: 31 Days Through the Prayers of Jane Austen, a prayer journal, and an enamel mug. Enter to win it for yourself or for a friend! 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ To enter, please follow me @kindredspiritbooks and then tag a friend. You can enter/tag as many times as you like. If you want two additional entries, share this in your story and tag me. You can share it each day for more entries! 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This giveaway is for U.S. mailing addresses only. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Giveaway ends on Friday, April 19th at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ [Not affiliated with Instagram in any way.]⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #praywithjane #prayingwithjane #janeausten #janeaustenfan #giveaway #bookgiveaway #kindredspiritbooks #austen #austenite #bookish #bookishgifts #literary #janeite #austenland #austenite #prayer #devotional #prideandprejudice #austen18 #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #booksofinstagram #booklife #booklover #bibliophile #bookworm #amreading #unitedbookstagram #easter #easter19
  • Which book do you think she liked best? I'd say the pine wood on a mountain, full of balsam and tang! But reading three books at a time is one of my favorite things to do. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I love Emily's descriptions and reviews of the books she read. Her diary entries show her true personality and growth throughout the series. Probably my favorite part! It allows Montgomery to do some wonderful first-person narration.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Serious question: Do you read several books at a time? Even more serious: Do you HAVE to finish a book or can you put it down if you've read a good portion and can't get into it (or don't like it)?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ When I read a book that's just like a pig-sty, I have no problem dumping it immediately, especially if it's something that is too dark or graphic. But what about the book that just doesn't grab you . . . do you finish it anyway?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Let the debate begin!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #kindredspiritbooks #readerslife #readerproblems #anneofgreengables #lmmontgomery #emilyofnewmoon #emilyclimbs #amreading #bookstagram #bookish #booklove #bookblog #booknerd #bookworm #bookaholic #literary #booklife #booklover #bibliophile #unitedbookstagram #readallthebooks #bookstagrammer #bookstagramfeature
  • "You've lived your life and I've lived mine. And now it's time we lived them together."⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What could be more romantic? It honestly took me a while to get over Matthew. When the show originally aired, I found it hard to move on from the heartache of his loss. This time around, I am enjoying the wonderful work the writers did with Mary's character arc. She's afraid the change Matthew brought about in her life won't last, but it does last. It takes her time, but she heals and comes out softer and lovelier!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ As I've posted before, I've watched the first few seasons several times, but this is my second time through the later seasons. This time, I have new eyes for Tony Gillingham! What a guy! More on that later...⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In what ways do you think Mary grew as a result of loving (and being loved by) Matthew?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #kindredspiritbooks #downtonabbey #perioddrama #upstairsdownstairs #downton #ladymary #matthewcrawley #marycrawley #highclerecastle #periodcostume #michelledockery #danstevens #masterpiece #pbs #masterpiececlassic #periodcostumes #downton #wedding #weddingdress #weddingveil #roaringtwenties #flapperdress #vintage #britishperioddrama
  • "[Marilla] looked like a woman of narrow experience and rigid conscience, which she was; but there was a saving something about her mouth which, if it had been ever so slightly developed, might have been considered indicative of a sense of humor." --Anne of Green Gables⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This is the book waiting for me on my shelf! I've had it for a while, but I've been so busy re-reading the Emily trilogy (I'm at the end of Emily Climbs right now), I haven't had time quite yet. I'm fascinated by the concept. I've always tried to imagine Marilla's upbringing.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I've heard great things about this book. What do my kindred spirit friends say? It seems like the perfect book for spring! 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #kindredspiritbooks #anneofgreengables #annewithane #anneshirley #amreading #booksofinstagram #bookstagram #christianwomen #bookish #booklove #bookblog #booknerd #bookworm #bookaholic #lmmontgomery #literary #booklife #booklover #bibliophile #bookworm #unitedbookstagram #gilbertblythe #meganfollows #jonathancrombie #sarahmccoy #marillaofgreengables #bookstagrammer
  • “Nothing escaped [Miss Steele's] minute observation and general curiosity; she saw every thing, and asked every thing; was never easy till she knew the price of every part of Marianne's dress." —Sense and Sensibility 🍃 Which dress would YOU choose? 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I love the complimentary colors in the girls' dresses and sashes. And I’m mad about Mrs. Dashwood’s hat! 🍃 🍃 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #janeausten #senseandsensibility #elinordashwood #mariannedashwood #austen #austenite #janeite #prayingwithjane #amreading #regency #periodcostume #regencydress #kindredspiritbooks #booksofinstagram #bookstagram #sisters #christianwomen #bookish #booklove #bookblog #booknerd #bookworm #bookaholic #janeausten #literary #booklife #booklover #bibliophile #bookworm #unitedbookstagram #swoon
  • “The charm of the place took sudden possession of Eric as nothing had ever done before. He was not given to romantic fancies; but the orchard laid hold of him subtly and drew him to itself, and he was never to be quite his own man again. He went into it over one of the broken panels of fence, and so, unknowing, went forward to meet all that life held for him.” 🌷 -L.M. Montgomery, Kilmeny of the Orchard 🌷⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I find the orchard scenes enchanting in this book. I love the part when Eric discovers and explores it. It's a bit like Mary finding the Secret Garden. I love the idea of hidden, overgrown gardens and orchards just waiting to be discovered! I wish I could find one myself!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🌷⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Have you read this book? What did you think of it?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🌷⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Excerpt: "In our lives, we come upon ancient orchards and places of peace that God wants us to enter and enjoy. Though we might normally walk briskly past, there are times when we find ourselves arrested by something – something that tells us we need to stop. As we enter into that place of peace, like Eric, we find a quiet place where we can 'dream dreams and see visions.'" Read more... [LINK IN BIO]⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🌷⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #lmmontgomery #kilmenyoftheorchard #anneofgreengables #anneshirley #greengables #montgomery #devotional #christianwomen #restinjesus #faith #classicbooks #classiclit #kindredspiritbooks #amreading #booksofinstagram #bookstagram #christianwomen #bookish #booklove #bookblog #booknerd #bookaholic #literary #booklife #booklover #bibliophile #bookworm #unitedbookstagram #lmmreadalong2019 #12daysofannestagram
  • Spring has Sprung . . . or at least that's the rumor I've heard! It's non-stop rain here in Northern California, but the blossoms are out on all the tress!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Montgomery's descriptions of the seasons and nature always astound me. She paints beautiful pictures with her words! She seemed especially fond of spring time, I think. In Emily of New Moon, Mr. Carpenter tells Emily to stop writing poems about spring! But she just can't help herself! Like all poets.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What's your favorite season? Or share a favorite quote about spring!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #kindredspiritbooks #anneofgreengables #lmmontgomery #amreading #bookstagram #bookish #booklove #bookblog #booknerd #bookworm #bookaholic #spring #springtime #anneoftheisland #montgomery #lucymaud #anneshirley #gilbertblythe #literary #booklife #booklover #bibliophile #unitedbookstagram #classicbooks #literature

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  • GIVEAWAY ENDS TONIGHT!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In honor of Easter week, I’m hosting a Jane Austen gift set giveaway. It includes a signed copy of Praying with Jane, a prayer journal, and an enamel mug! 📷: @storybookstyle 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Giveaway ends Friday, April 19, at midnight Pacific. Enter now and tell your friends! (See Monday's post for entry and rules.) 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #prayingwithjane #janeausten #janeaustenfan #giveaway #bookgiveaway #kindredspiritbooks #austen #austenite #bookish #bookishgifts #literary #janeite #austenland #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #booksofinstagram #booklife #christianwomen #booklove #easter #booknerd #prideandprejudice #mrdarcy #literary #booklover #bibliophile #bookworm #unitedbookstagram #eastergram #easter19
  • "Easter was approaching, and the week preceding it was to bring an addition to the family at Rosings . . . Elizabeth had heard soon after her arrival that Mr. Darcy was expected there in the course of a few weeks." —Pride and Prejudice⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Austen uses the Easter season as the vehicle to get Mr. Darcy to Rosings when Elizabeth is there visiting. So clever! In Regency England, Easter was a time to visit family and celebrate together. 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In "Jane Austen's Easter," Laura Boyle shares this: "During Jane Austen’s day, the Easter Season (Easter and the 40 days following it, until Ascension Sunday, when Christ’s final ascension into heaven is celebrated) or the Easter Holidays as they are sometimes referred to, were a time of traveling and visiting Family."⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Do you celebrate Easter? If so, what do you like to do to commemorate Good Friday and Easter Sunday? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A holy hush comes over my heart on Good Friday, and I love to spend the day in reflection, doing crafts with my children, reading the Bible, decorating eggs, and attending church.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ GIVEAWAY: In honor of Easter, I’m also currently hosting a giveaway of a Praying with Jane signed book and Jane Austen gift set! See previous post to enter. Giveaway ends Friday, April 19, at midnight Pacific Time. (See rules.)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #prayingwithjane #janeausten #janeaustenfan #giveaway #bookgiveaway #kindredspiritbooks #austen #austenite #bookish #bookishgifts #literary #janeite #austenland #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #booksofinstagram #booklife #christianwomen #booklove #easter #booknerd #prideandprejudice #mrdarcy #literary #booklover #bibliophile #bookworm #unitedbookstagram
  • "[Edward's] errand at Barton, in fact, was a simple one. It was only to ask Elinor to marry him;—and considering that he was not altogether inexperienced in such a question, it might be strange that he should feel so uncomfortable in the present case as he really did, so much in need of encouragement and fresh air." —Sense and Sensibility⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I love this version of Sense and Sensibility, perhaps because it's the first movie version I ever saw. So many fantastic actors! I also adore the 2008 version. I'm trying to decide which one my daughter should see first. Which do you prefer? 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ GIVEAWAY: In honor of Easter, I’m also currently hosting a giveaway of a Praying with Jane signed book and Jane Austen gift set! See previous post to enter. Giveaway ends Friday, April 19, at midnight Pacific Time. (See rules.)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #praywithjane #prayingwithjane #janeausten #janeaustenfan #giveaway #bookgiveaway #kindredspiritbooks #austen #austenite #bookish #bookishgifts #literary #janeite #austenland #katewinslet #emmathompson #alanrickman #senseandsensibility #hughgrant #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #booksofinstagram #booklife #booklover #bibliophile #bookworm #amreading #unitedbookstagram #goodfriday19 #easter19
  • "Next week I shall begin my operations on my hat, on which you know my principal hopes of happiness depend." -Jane Austen, Letters (27 October 1798) 🍃 Don’t you love reading old letters? I do! I also love Jane's funny remarks. Next week I shall begin operations on my wardrobe. I need to shop for some dressier springtime clothes for a writers retreat in Charleston. I'm not gonna lie -- I'm pretty excited to have an excuse to shop a bit!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you're traveling but like/need to keep it stylish and dressed up, what do you like to wear? I love skirts and pretty pants, but I also need to think about comfy shoes for walking around.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ GIVEAWAY: For my fellow Austen lovers, I’m also currently hosting a giveaway of a Praying with Jane gift set! See previous post to enter. Giveaway ends Friday, April 19, at midnight Pacific Time. (See rules.)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #praywithjane #prayingwithjane #janeausten #janeaustenfan #giveaway #bookgiveaway #kindredspiritbooks #austen #austenite #bookish #bookishgifts #literary #janeite #austenland #austenite #prayer #letters #prideandprejudice #austen18 #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #booksofinstagram #booklife #booklover #bibliophile #bookworm #amreading #unitedbookstagram #easter #easter19
  • “I shall do one thing in this life - one thing certain - that is, love you, and long for you, and keep wanting you till I die.” ―Thomas Hardy, Far From the Madding Crowd 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I saw Far from the Madding Crowd in the theater, and I have to say it grew on me -- a ton! It's one of those films that slowly blooms. Have you seen it? Did you like it? 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In honor of Easter week, I’m currently hosting a giveaway of a Jane Austen gift set! See previous post to enter. Giveaway ends Friday, April 19, at midnight Pacific Time. (See rules.)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #giveaway #prayingwithjane #praywithjane #farfromthemaddingcrowd #thomashardy #bookgiveaway #kindredspiritbooks #bookishfeatures #springfling #amreading #booksofinstagram #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #christianwomen #bookish #booklove #easter #booknerd #bookworm #bookaholic #truelove #literary #booklife #booklover #bibliophile #bookworm #unitedbookstagram#michaelsheen #careymulligan
  • 🌷JANE AUSTEN GIVEAWAY!🌷 Back by popular demand! In honor of Easter, I’m giving away this Jane Austen gift set! It includes a signed copy of Praying with Jane: 31 Days Through the Prayers of Jane Austen, a prayer journal, and an enamel mug. Enter to win it for yourself or for a friend! 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ To enter, please follow me @kindredspiritbooks and then tag a friend. You can enter/tag as many times as you like. If you want two additional entries, share this in your story and tag me. You can share it each day for more entries! 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This giveaway is for U.S. mailing addresses only. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Giveaway ends on Friday, April 19th at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ [Not affiliated with Instagram in any way.]⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #praywithjane #prayingwithjane #janeausten #janeaustenfan #giveaway #bookgiveaway #kindredspiritbooks #austen #austenite #bookish #bookishgifts #literary #janeite #austenland #austenite #prayer #devotional #prideandprejudice #austen18 #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #booksofinstagram #booklife #booklover #bibliophile #bookworm #amreading #unitedbookstagram #easter #easter19
  • Which book do you think she liked best? I'd say the pine wood on a mountain, full of balsam and tang! But reading three books at a time is one of my favorite things to do. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I love Emily's descriptions and reviews of the books she read. Her diary entries show her true personality and growth throughout the series. Probably my favorite part! It allows Montgomery to do some wonderful first-person narration.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Serious question: Do you read several books at a time? Even more serious: Do you HAVE to finish a book or can you put it down if you've read a good portion and can't get into it (or don't like it)?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ When I read a book that's just like a pig-sty, I have no problem dumping it immediately, especially if it's something that is too dark or graphic. But what about the book that just doesn't grab you . . . do you finish it anyway?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Let the debate begin!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #kindredspiritbooks #readerslife #readerproblems #anneofgreengables #lmmontgomery #emilyofnewmoon #emilyclimbs #amreading #bookstagram #bookish #booklove #bookblog #booknerd #bookworm #bookaholic #literary #booklife #booklover #bibliophile #unitedbookstagram #readallthebooks #bookstagrammer #bookstagramfeature
  • "You've lived your life and I've lived mine. And now it's time we lived them together."⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What could be more romantic? It honestly took me a while to get over Matthew. When the show originally aired, I found it hard to move on from the heartache of his loss. This time around, I am enjoying the wonderful work the writers did with Mary's character arc. She's afraid the change Matthew brought about in her life won't last, but it does last. It takes her time, but she heals and comes out softer and lovelier!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ As I've posted before, I've watched the first few seasons several times, but this is my second time through the later seasons. This time, I have new eyes for Tony Gillingham! What a guy! More on that later...⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In what ways do you think Mary grew as a result of loving (and being loved by) Matthew?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #kindredspiritbooks #downtonabbey #perioddrama #upstairsdownstairs #downton #ladymary #matthewcrawley #marycrawley #highclerecastle #periodcostume #michelledockery #danstevens #masterpiece #pbs #masterpiececlassic #periodcostumes #downton #wedding #weddingdress #weddingveil #roaringtwenties #flapperdress #vintage #britishperioddrama
  • "[Marilla] looked like a woman of narrow experience and rigid conscience, which she was; but there was a saving something about her mouth which, if it had been ever so slightly developed, might have been considered indicative of a sense of humor." --Anne of Green Gables⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This is the book waiting for me on my shelf! I've had it for a while, but I've been so busy re-reading the Emily trilogy (I'm at the end of Emily Climbs right now), I haven't had time quite yet. I'm fascinated by the concept. I've always tried to imagine Marilla's upbringing.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I've heard great things about this book. What do my kindred spirit friends say? It seems like the perfect book for spring! 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #kindredspiritbooks #anneofgreengables #annewithane #anneshirley #amreading #booksofinstagram #bookstagram #christianwomen #bookish #booklove #bookblog #booknerd #bookworm #bookaholic #lmmontgomery #literary #booklife #booklover #bibliophile #bookworm #unitedbookstagram #gilbertblythe #meganfollows #jonathancrombie #sarahmccoy #marillaofgreengables #bookstagrammer
  • “Nothing escaped [Miss Steele's] minute observation and general curiosity; she saw every thing, and asked every thing; was never easy till she knew the price of every part of Marianne's dress." —Sense and Sensibility 🍃 Which dress would YOU choose? 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I love the complimentary colors in the girls' dresses and sashes. And I’m mad about Mrs. Dashwood’s hat! 🍃 🍃 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #janeausten #senseandsensibility #elinordashwood #mariannedashwood #austen #austenite #janeite #prayingwithjane #amreading #regency #periodcostume #regencydress #kindredspiritbooks #booksofinstagram #bookstagram #sisters #christianwomen #bookish #booklove #bookblog #booknerd #bookworm #bookaholic #janeausten #literary #booklife #booklover #bibliophile #bookworm #unitedbookstagram #swoon
  • “The charm of the place took sudden possession of Eric as nothing had ever done before. He was not given to romantic fancies; but the orchard laid hold of him subtly and drew him to itself, and he was never to be quite his own man again. He went into it over one of the broken panels of fence, and so, unknowing, went forward to meet all that life held for him.” 🌷 -L.M. Montgomery, Kilmeny of the Orchard 🌷⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I find the orchard scenes enchanting in this book. I love the part when Eric discovers and explores it. It's a bit like Mary finding the Secret Garden. I love the idea of hidden, overgrown gardens and orchards just waiting to be discovered! I wish I could find one myself!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🌷⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Have you read this book? What did you think of it?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🌷⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Excerpt: "In our lives, we come upon ancient orchards and places of peace that God wants us to enter and enjoy. Though we might normally walk briskly past, there are times when we find ourselves arrested by something – something that tells us we need to stop. As we enter into that place of peace, like Eric, we find a quiet place where we can 'dream dreams and see visions.'" Read more... [LINK IN BIO]⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🌷⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #lmmontgomery #kilmenyoftheorchard #anneofgreengables #anneshirley #greengables #montgomery #devotional #christianwomen #restinjesus #faith #classicbooks #classiclit #kindredspiritbooks #amreading #booksofinstagram #bookstagram #christianwomen #bookish #booklove #bookblog #booknerd #bookaholic #literary #booklife #booklover #bibliophile #bookworm #unitedbookstagram #lmmreadalong2019 #12daysofannestagram
  • Spring has Sprung . . . or at least that's the rumor I've heard! It's non-stop rain here in Northern California, but the blossoms are out on all the tress!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Montgomery's descriptions of the seasons and nature always astound me. She paints beautiful pictures with her words! She seemed especially fond of spring time, I think. In Emily of New Moon, Mr. Carpenter tells Emily to stop writing poems about spring! But she just can't help herself! Like all poets.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What's your favorite season? Or share a favorite quote about spring!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #kindredspiritbooks #anneofgreengables #lmmontgomery #amreading #bookstagram #bookish #booklove #bookblog #booknerd #bookworm #bookaholic #spring #springtime #anneoftheisland #montgomery #lucymaud #anneshirley #gilbertblythe #literary #booklife #booklover #bibliophile #unitedbookstagram #classicbooks #literature
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