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Sophia Basaldua-SunI’m going to be spending some time on the sadder themes of Les Miserables, but I want to note this novel is immensely popular, and the storytelling balances the harrowing with the triumphant, so it isn’t all misery. Here are some quotes to give you a feel for the beauty of Victor Hugo’s prose. ”I will weep for the children of kings with you, if you will weep with me for the little ones of the people.” ”Be it true or false, what is said about men often has as much influence upon their lives, and especially upon their destinies, as what they do.” ”The bishop’s palace at D—was contiguous to the hospital. The palace was a spacious and beautiful edifice, built of stone near the beginning of the last century by Monseigneur Henri Pujet, a doctor of theology of the Faculty of Paris, abbé of Simore, who was bishop of D— in 1712. The palace was in truth a lordly dwelling: there was an air of grandeur about everything, the apartments of the bishop, the saloons, the chambers, court of honour, which was very large, with arched walks after the antique Florentine style, and a garden planted with magnificent trees.” ”Madame Magloire usually called him Your Greatness. One day he rose from his armchair, and went to his library for a book. It was upon one of the upper shelves, and as the bishop was rather short, he could not reach it. ‘Madame Magloire,’ said he, ‘bring me a chair. My greatness does not extend to this shelf.’” ”Liberation is not deliverance. A convict may leave the galleys behind, but not his condemnation.” QOTD: What do you think of the prose of Victor Hugo? <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/bookstodon?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#bookstodon</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/bookstagram?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#bookstagram</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/bookish?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#bookish</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/booksandcoffee?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#booksandcoffee</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/cozy?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#cozy</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/cozyreading?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#cozyreading</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/classicnovel?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#classicnovel</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/classicscommunity?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#classicscommunity</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/lesmiserables?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#lesmiserables</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/comparativeliterature?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#comparativeliterature</a>

Becky ♡Sunday - Sunrise to sunset 🌅 I finished Skyshade and The Stolen Heir. <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/booklover?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#booklover</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/kindle?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#kindle</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/booklove?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#booklove</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/audiobook?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#audiobook</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/booksky?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#booksky</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/cosy?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#cosy</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/cosyreading?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#cosyreading</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/homebody?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#homebody</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/cosyvibes?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#cosyvibes</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/cosyliving?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#cosyliving</a> #<a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/cozyreading?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#cozyreading</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/cozyliving?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#cozyliving</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/chronicillness?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#chronicillness</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/bookish?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#bookish</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/bookishlove?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#bookishlove</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/reading?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#reading</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/readingtime?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#readingtime</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/bookcommunity?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#bookcommunity</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/romantasy?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#romantasy</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/fantasy?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#fantasy</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/sunday?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#sunday</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/weekend?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#weekend</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/winter?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#winter</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/skyshade?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#skyshade</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/thestolenheir?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#thestolenheir</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/reading?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#reading</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/cat?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#cat</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/cats?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#cats</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/catsofinstagram?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#catsofinstagram</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/catlife?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#catlife</a>

Carly Hayward, EditorHave you ever wondered what the ultimate reading set up is? This. This right here. Surrounded by cats while under a blanket. <a href="https://writing.exchange/tags/Cats" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#Cats</a> <a href="https://writing.exchange/tags/CatsAndBooks" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#CatsAndBooks</a> <a href="https://writing.exchange/tags/CozyReading" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#CozyReading</a> <a href="https://writing.exchange/tags/BookLightEditorial" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#BookLightEditorial</a> <a href="https://writing.exchange/tags/BookCommunity" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#BookCommunity</a>

Sophia Basaldua-SunI just wanted to pop over and share a contemporary book from 2024 that I really enjoyed and that continues to have an impact on me. What an incredible read and reminder to live intentionally and never give up your principles. “The sentencing figure is not for me. It is for you. You, not I, are being frightened and deprived of the will to resist. You are being forced to surrender your country without a fight to the gang of traitors and thieves, and scoundrels who have seized power. Putin must not achieve his goal. Do not lose the will to resist.” I have my country and my convictions. I don’t want to give up my country or betray it. If your convictions mean something, you must be prepared to stand up for them and make sacrifices if necessary.” QOTD: did you read this book? Or, if not, what was a book that left a mark on you in 2024? <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/bookstagram?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#bookstagram</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/bookstodon?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#bookstodon</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/bookish?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#bookish</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/booklover?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#booklover</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/books?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#books</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/bookshooksbooks?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#bookshooksbooks</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/nonfiction?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#nonfiction</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/literarynonfiction?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#literarynonfiction</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/booksandcoffee?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#booksandcoffee</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/bookishvibes?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#bookishvibes</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/cozyreading?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#cozyreading</a>

Mo Fanning ✅As the cold sets in, there's nothing quite like curling up in a cosy reading nook with a great book. 📚❄️ My latest blog post explores this universal love for warm, comfortable reading spots. What's your favourite winter read? J oin the discussion! <a href="https://booktoot.club/tags/CozyReading" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#CozyReading</a> <a href="https://booktoot.club/tags/WinterBooks" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#WinterBooks</a> <a href="https://booktoot.club/tags/BookLovers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#BookLovers</a> <a href="https://booktoot.club/tags/HyggeMoments" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#HyggeMoments</a>🔗 <a href="https://mofanning.co.uk/the-joys-of-settling-down-with-a-good-book/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://mofanning.co.uk/the-joys-of-settling-down-with-a-good-book/</a>

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KyrylysAhora sí! Sonido de lluvia real, velita, infusión de roibos y cítricos y el kindle. Ahhh...*** Edito: Leyendo Los recuerdos robados de María R.G <a href="https://frikiverse.zone/tags/cozyreading" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#cozyreading</a> <a href="https://frikiverse.zone/tags/kindle" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#kindle</a> <a href="https://frikiverse.zone/tags/LeoAutorasOct" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#LeoAutorasOct</a> <a href="https://frikiverse.zone/tags/fantasia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#fantasia</a>

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