Posts Tagged ‘magical’

• Christmas is coming

  Date: 2009.11.30 | Category: Reviews | Response: 0

  And what better time to read Christmas themed books?

  The Christmas Mystery by Jostein Gaarder -(of ‘Sophie’s World’ fame) is one of my favourite Christmas books.

  Jostein Gaarder weaves a magical tale with his story of Joachim. Joachin buys a magic advent calender on November 30th and every day, a piece of paper falls out of the door of the calendar. Each page tells the story of Elisabet Hansen, who chases a toy lamb that has come to life from an Oslo department store. While chasing the lamb, she meets the angel Epiriel; the shepherds Joshua and Jacob; Caspar, the King of the Orient; and the cherub Impuriel.

  This is a perfect book to read at the beginning of December as the lead up to Christmas is happening just as it is in the book. Jostein Gaarder has a delightful way with words and story telling and with some philosophical musings at the same time. it is a mystery about Christmas, and purely delicious.

  (I have read all his books, enjoyed them all and will definitely be giving this book a reread this coming Christmas.)

  Do you have any favourite Christmas books to share with us?

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• Its a Magical World

  Date: 2009.09.22 | Category: Reviews | Response: 1

  The beginning of Spring means the sunshine and flowers come out to play. Not quite Summer so the intense heat has not hit just yet, which means its the perfect time to indulge in some light hearted reading.

  Reading which reminds us why we are alive and brings smiles and giggles to the face. Reading which relates to that which is true. Reading for pure pleasure’s sake. Its the lighter side of life as we know it, though some of the realities of the less lighter side come out too.

  So, to celebrate Spring, I present to you, our loyal readers, The Best Cartoon Books, taken from the library of Imsonotablogger:

  CALVIN AND HOBBES!

  This is one of my favourite strips by Bill Waterson. And if we can imagine dancing to classical music at 78rpm at 1 in the morning, then that should be sure enough to bring a smile to our faces!

  Here is a list of the books that I own and have read and can vouch for each of them bringing something magical to your day. You know that feeling of, ‘Just don’t have the energy to do anything’ well, this certainly perks up the spirit and sends those frown lines on a bit of a holiday.

  Yukon Ho!

  Sunday Pages 1985 -1995

  The Calvin and Hobbes 10th Anniversary Book

  Its a Magical World

  The Days are Just Packed

  Homicidal Psycho Jungle Cat

  The Indispensable Calvin and Hobbes

  the Essential Calvin and Hobbes

  the Authoritative Calvin and Hobbes

  Take your pick and Happy Reading!

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