Happy 4th of July!

Enjoy the fireworks, cookouts, beach day… or whatever you choose to do. How about a rewatch of 1776?

I’m hitting the road — my husband and I leave today for a long, meandering road trip! I’ll be popping in from time to time… perhaps… but don’t expect to hear much from me for the next two weeks!

We have the car packed — snacks and treats, hiking shoes, and of course, our trusty Kindles. Looking forward to time away, seeing new places, relaxing when we can, and reading good books!

Wishing all who are celebrating today a very happy 4th of July!

Top Ten Tuesday: A Salute to the Red, White & Blue (Happy 4th of July!)

Top Ten Tuesday is a meme hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl, featuring a different top 10 theme each week. This week’s topic is Book Covers In the Colors of My Country’s Flag. Since I live in the US, that makes my colors this week Red, White & Blue!

Here’s an assortment that fits the theme (not sticking with a list of 10 this week):

Starting, of course, with Outlander!

Some others that make a nice red, white & blue pattern:

And a few more that fit!

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Happy 4th of July!

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A final note: I’d love to see your flag-themed posts, so please share your link if you have one!Save

Thursday Quotables: In honor of the 4th of July

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Welcome back to Thursday Quotables! This weekly feature is the place to highlight a great quote, line, or passage discovered during your reading each week.  Whether it’s something funny, startling, gut-wrenching, or just really beautifully written, Thursday Quotables is where my favorite lines of the week will be, and you’re invited to join in!

NEW! Thursday Quotables is now using a Linky tool! Be sure to add your link if you have a Thursday Quotables post to share.

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A Breath of Snow and Ashes by Diana Gabaldon
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I’ve highlighted this quote before, but the timing couldn’t be better for a repeat!

I’m re-reading A Breath of Snow and Ashes with my book group, and we just happened to arrive at this particular chapter this week, set in May 1775, as the events leading up to the Declaration of Independence are getting more and more intense.

Perfect for this 4th of July holiday week!

What lines made you laugh, cry, or gasp this week? Do tell!

If you’d like to participate in Thursday Quotables, it’s really simple:

  • Write a Thursday Quotables post on your blog. Try to pick something from whatever you’re reading now. And please be sure to include a link back to Bookshelf Fantasies in your post (http://www.bookshelffantasies.com), if you’d be so kind!
  • Click on the linky button (look for the cute froggie face) below to add your link.
  • After you link up, I’d love it if you’d leave a comment about my quote for this week.
  • Be sure to visit other linked blogs to view their Thursday Quotables, and have fun!