{quotable thursdays}

Anyone who knows me knows I love books & I love libraries.
Here's a great quote from one of my favourite authors:


"I declare after all there is no enjoyment like reading! How much sooner one tires of anything than of a book! When I have a house of my own, I shall be miserable if I have not an excellent library."

                                                                   --Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice, 1811

{via karri justina shea}

{via funderberg}

{from the lovely valdirose}

{kate spade via brunch at saks}

& what about reading Jane Austen herself, wrapped in these gorgeous book bindings?:

{from CB-Smith; image from Design*Sponge}

Ok, I can't discuss Jane Austen without talking about Mr. Darcy. I know it's not from the book but still...a lovely image: 

And check out the great 'living in' the newest Pride & Prejudice by design*sponge here. Just a couple of pics from it: 

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For more pics on scrumptious libraries & lovely books see my blog on bags, books & toads.

Happy Reading & Happy Quotable Thursday!!