Framed

We found a glittering surprise when we opened this volume from 1501/02. The book contains the Latin text of the biblical book of Ezekiel, along with commentary by the 13th century Dominican priest, Hugh of St. Cher.

The decorated letter here (the only one found in this volume) has a frame border which itself echoes the framing of the biblical text by its commentary.

Biblia latina cum postillis Hugonis de s. Charo. [Basel : Johann Amerbach for Anton Koberger, 1498-1502]. (v.5)

you don’t understand— i need to be here. need.

emily wilde's encyclopaedia of fairies; heather fawcett

currently reading.

Legends And Lattes by Travis Baldree

Ever since I first heard of this book I was intrigued. It's described as an high fantasy with low stakes, people who read it defined it super cozy, so I had to try it. Especially because in the past few years I have read less fantasy than I'd like to admit, mostly because I felt like I didn't have enough mental energy to follow a complicated high fantasy world, I don't like to get into books just because and not dedicate each of them the right amount of attention and energies. This book was the perfect lighthearted and cozy story with a fantasy setting that just made it so much better. This has definitely entered my comfort books shelf, I will definitely pick it up again in the future when I need something cozy to feel better about everything in life. The story is quite simple, Viv, an orc, decides she has had enough advenutres and decides to open a cafe. It's the perfect story for autumn and winter because it is indeed very cozy, and it will make you want to bake every food you read about. I highly recommend this novel, I think it would work amazingly for those who want to read fantasy without getting into a super complicated world of politics, it would also work very well if you want to get into fantasy but are intimidated by the genre, this could be a very light-hearted start. I also think it could be the perfect book to get you out of a reading slump.

This is one of the books I read for the studyblr w/knives autumn reading challenge for the anticipated release prompt.

from ml.books

Aurum superius et inferius aurae superioris et inferioris hermeticum (1675) by Christiani Adolphi Balduini.

This is a second, slightly enlarged edition of Aurum Aurae, Vi Magnetismi (1674) and contains a folding frontispiece engraved by C. Dekker (1675) and two copperplates by C. Dekker.

Scotts Poetical Works

With a dedication from 1852

Morning Reading 🫖

Never read Pratchett but this book, so pretty. Might have to read it just because of that.

Sometimes I think about the a fact that Dorian gray bought 9 copies of the same book but just bound in different colors and think "who the fuck would need 9 of the same book"

And then I remember this is my copy of The picture of Dorian Gray.

Dorian. I understand you. I would do the same

Kafka's shrine is getting bigger everyday

*Britney Spears voice* Oops, I did it again

English title is A Far Wilder Magic

I had been eyeing this book for MONTHS at the bookstore and I finally caved. Hope it's actually good but please don't tell me if it isn't or I'll never read it

Fangs by Sarah Andersen

I've had this graphic novel on my wishlist ever since I saw some illustrations online. It's an adorable book, that has definitely made its way into my comfort book pile. It's just a bunch of scenes from the lives of a vampire and a werewolf who are in a relationship, it's funny and cute, and there's not much else to say. Sarah Andersen has a great sense of humor and I love her illustrations. This is one of those graphic novels I know I will reread over and over. I really recommend it, you probably have seen some of the illustrations here on tumblr as well, it's definitely worth it. Also the book itself looks gorgeous with the cloth cover, it's really a nice object to own to be honest.