Bookfan is Mary's straightforward appreciation of the books she's read, as well as the occasional giveaway, and participation in a couple of memes like the aforementioned Mailbox Monday and Weekend Cooking. Books are the focus, and although Mary does like to read crime fiction, her reading is a bit more eclectic than mine-- which helps me keep up with all those other books out there.
If you're visiting from Mary's blog, welcome! Mary's just about to begin her tour, so I'd better tell you that, if you'd like to see any of the following photos in a larger size, all you have to do is click on it. Mary's ready, so let's get started!
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| Mary's early morning blogging spot |
Here's my early morning spot. This is the time of day I get uninterrupted reading and my first cup of coffee. It's also where I blog on the laptop.
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| Not much reading gets done when Gracie's in the house! |
That's granddaughter Gracelyn's rocker on the coffee table. She visits a couple of times each week. Not much reading gets done then but it's a great trade-off!
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| Gracelyn is ready for her close-up, Mr. DeMille! |
Couldn't mention Gracie without a close-up! ;-)
Of course you couldn't, and I for one am glad you indulged us. She is most definitely a charmer!
I also love your blogging spot, Mary. Plenty of sunlight, wood, leather, a fireplace... it looks comfortable and inviting, whether reading, blogging, or sitting on the couch talking about the latest book you've enjoyed.
Thank you so much for letting us have this glimpse into your creative spaces, Mary. We really appreciate it!
Don't forget to stop by next Wednesday when I'll be featuring another book blogger from our worldwide community!
It's so nice to see Mary's space! I've been a fan of her and her blog for years - she is such a wonderful member of the blogging community. I'm so glad to see the picture of sweet little Gracie - she's a doll!!
ReplyDeleteOh I'm a regular visitor to Mary's blog. Fun to see her space and her adorable granddaughter.
ReplyDeleteIt's so nice to get a peek into Mary's blogging spot and especially to see her granddaughter- she is adorable! I can see why no reading gets done when she visits!
ReplyDeleteAnother follower here. Thanks for sharing your space, Mary. Your granddaughter is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the nice comments, everyone. Gracie is with me today. She's now 4 months old and so much fun to be with. I'm lucky that she can spend a couple of days each week with me while her parents work.
ReplyDeleteCathy, you mentioned that I read crime fiction - just want to clarify that my CF reading goes only so far as cozy mysteries, LOL.
I had the pleasure of meeting Mary while I was on book tour and I visit her blog regularly. It's such fun to see how and where she starts her day.
ReplyDeleteGracie is a cutie pie!
I follower Mary's blog almost every day! She is a wonderful person and always has such wonderful books to read!!
ReplyDeleteAnother follower here! Thanks for highlighting Mary's Blog!
ReplyDeleteAs if I don't follow enough blogs already, I think I'm about to add this one. Love the blogging space, but I too would be too distracted to read with such a sweet child in the house.
ReplyDeleteGracie is adorable! I would gladly trade a few hours of reading in order to snuggle her.
ReplyDeleteI love Mary's blog and always enjoy hearing about what's going on in her life. I love her blogging spot and Gracie is just precious! I know her grandmother is thrilled to get to spend time with her each week! Such an adorable baby!
ReplyDeleteIt sure looks comfy and inviting :) I would love to blog there
ReplyDeleteNice to see Mary's space featured today. I too have been a follower of her blog for years. Lovely photo of little Gracie too.
ReplyDeleteLove Mary, love her blog, and now I covet her chair and reading spot! :) Thanks for sharing your Gracie with us too!!!
ReplyDeleteI loved seeing Mary's blogging space. Gracie is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! We get to know each other so well reading each other's blogs that it's nice to see where people blog. Love the feature!
ReplyDeleteI cam over from Mary's blog and love her comfy chair!
Sue
Book By Book
What a great space and such an adorable grandbaby!! I wouldn't be able to get much reading done either if she was visiting!!
ReplyDeleteIsn't it great being a grandma? I've got a gorgeous granddaughter too! Yours looks so sweet rocking in her little special seat.
ReplyDeleteLove your leather sofa and all the wood and the fireplace, Mary. A great place from which to blog or spend some cozy moments with a granddaughter. :)
What a cutie! Thanks for sharing your space!
ReplyDeleteJust popping back in to say thanks to Cathy for inviting me to share my little corner of the blogosphere. Thanks to everyone for the nice comments.
ReplyDeleteMary's blog is way up on my faves list. It's nice to see where she does all her blogging. I wouldn't get any reading done with an adorable grandaughter like Gracie visiting either. She's just precious!
ReplyDeleteGracie is gorgous. But why is there no book in her hand? ;)
ReplyDeleteAww, thanks Kaye!
ReplyDeleteStacy, doh! Grandma wasn't thinking. Rest assured there will be many books in this child's hands from here on out :)
I've been a fan of Mary and her blog for years. Not only does she have a great blog but she's a wonderful person as well.
ReplyDeleteGreat writing spot Mary! It looks so cozy and nice with the sun coming in. It looks like the perfect place to relax with a book and cup of coffee.
Gracie is beautiful!
I loved being able to visit and get a peek into Mary's writing spot! I have known Mary a long time and she's a wonderful friend and was a great inspiration and support when I started my own blog. I am a big fan of her wonderful blog! I loved seeing Gracie, what a beautiful baby...she will surely be blessed with many wonderful books from grandma Mary!
ReplyDeleteDarlene and Bonnie, you are so sweet. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI feel comfy just LOOKING at your blogging spot! Gracie is absolutely adorable! (and with my own grandchildren, I know how reading goes to the wayside when it's that time!)
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