Emily Brontë, Wuthering Heights

Christmas advice for ladies (crossposted from Old Weird Scotland on mastodon, with permission)

I want you all to keep this in mind!

modern greek mythology stories as penguin classics

the penelopiad by margaret atwood, lore olympus by rachel smythe, ariadne by jennifer saint, circe by madeline miller, the song of achiles by madeline miller, the lightning thief by rick riordan

thrifted and annotated copy of 'to the lighthouse' by virginia woolf.

so lovely, buying a book at the second-hand store and finding someone's annotations between the pages.

I'm so much comfortable with pain and hatered that only the smiling faces and generous souls terrify me

Dark academia enthusiasts keeping a picture of their favorite authors in a picture frame like they're the dead relatives they miss so much.

This eating counter has so much character it could play several roles. As a dining table for two, it is a handsomely carved three-sided arrangement that allows you to sit facing your partner while eating rather than the wall.

Beyond The Kitchen: A Dreamer’s Guide, 1985

heartstopperthought’s top 10 Nick and Charlie scenes so far: a countdown to season 3

#1: Nick and Charlie talk openly about their feelings at Charlie’s 15th birthday party

Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky (translation by Constance Garnett)

I love love LOVE “Call Me By Your Name” jegulus, dont get me wrong. Especially if you want to stay with how the movie/book ends, with Oliver/James leaving and getting married in the spring, but….. what about cmbyn moonwater au? I mean, it would be absolutely perfect! Academic rivals to lovers, with Regulus getting jealous that his father is never giving him attention and only focusing on Remus, the attractive, mysterious mentee his father is letting stay at their house. While Remus is annoyed because his mentors son is infuriatingly attractive and smart who plays the guitar and the piano. Could end either with cannon or happy ending, but i give you CMBYN Moonwater au!!!!

*"Days at the Morisaki Bookshop"* by Satoshi Yagisawa is a deeply touching novel set in the heart of Tokyo’s Jimbocho district, a place where the streets are lined with countless secondhand bookshops, each holding a world of stories within their worn pages.

The novel follows Takako, a young woman whose life has been shattered by heartbreak and a sense of aimlessness. She’s lost, struggling to find meaning in a world that suddenly feels cold and uninviting. In the midst of her despair, her uncle Satoru offers her a lifeline: a place to stay at his humble, slightly dusty, yet incredibly warm bookshop, Morisaki.

Reluctant and emotionally numb, Takako accepts, thinking of it as just a temporary escape. But as the days turn into weeks, the quiet charm of Morisaki begins to work its magic. The smell of old books, the gentle hum of the shop, and the steady rhythm of its regular customers start to seep into her soul. Slowly, the weight on her heart begins to lift.

In the comforting embrace of the bookshop, Takako starts to rediscover parts of herself she thought were lost forever. The stories within the books she reads mirror her own journey, and she begins to find solace in the written word. The simplicity of life at Morisaki, coupled with the warmth of her uncle’s presence and the small but meaningful connections she forms with others, helps her heal.

"Days at the Morisaki Bookshop" is more than just a story of personal renewal. It’s a poignant reminder of the quiet, healing power of books, the importance of community, and the way small, everyday moments can slowly stitch a broken heart back together. It’s a story that resonates deeply with anyone who has ever found refuge in a book or a place that feels like home.