This is the post I planned on sharing last week. But instead, I was not feeling well and decided to wait until this week. Some little bug or maybe even allergies got a hold of me and hasn’t completely let go. I am doing better, at least the headache and sore throat mostly went away, but that exhaustion won’t let go, and the upset stomach keeps making a comeback.
After my last book release and blog tour, I decided to do something different for my wonderful blog hosts. I bought the physical copy of their book I mentioned on my site. I enjoyed having them on my shelf for a bit, but the plan was to share them in my Little Library and find new readers for them in my area. I’ve already had takers, and I will keep adding more of these books to the shelves.
This has been a great way to help me part with some of my large book collection. Although I’ve found it a bit painful to give up some of my favorite indie authors’ books, other people deserve to be introduced to them.
Neighbors have been helping out and adding some great books, too. Of course, I can’t resist adding some to my reading list.
In the future, I’ll also add other authors from our community. I consider this my small way to pay it forward.
Here are some pictures of the Little Library over a couple of months and the books I got to add to it.
On the weather end, we went from snow to what they are calling an epic record-breaking heatwave this week. March usually offers snow, not sunny weather in the 80s. This good weather, though, has helped in the cleanup from the snowstorm. We were pleasantly surprised to see little damage to the roof after the snow melted. Just a few dings where there was no gutter. Will have the roofer see if we need to repair any of that. Jeff is already putting the fence back together, and I cleaned up the branches on the patio, and we were able to burn some of the debris last weekend. Record-breaking seems to be the norm now.
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Embrace your inner child by reading a fantastic book and then sharing it! D. L. Finn (Denise)
I’m glad you’re feeling better. How wonderful that you are sharing our books in your LFL! I am delighted to see my book of memories included. Thanks so much. xo
What a nice gesture!
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Thank you, Darlene 🙂 I am happy neighbor readers are getting introduced to some great reading! Xo
Feel better, dear D. Sending healing graces.
Thank you, Selma 🙂 Much appreciated ! Xo
Ugh, being sick … I’m glad you’re feeling better, and I hope you’re 100 percent soon! Cute little library, and yay that the roof is (mostly) okay!
Thank you Priscilla 🙂 I am so happy people are finding new reads ftom the Little Library, I including me! Yes, the roof is a relief, could have been so much worse! Xo
I’ve heard the same thing from a lot of people this year about their illnesses hanging on. At least, you’re on the tail end now. I Googled “Little Free Library” and learned they started in 2009. They’ve since grown from 1 to 200,000.
These illnesses do seem to hang on longer than they used, Pete. Yes, happy to be on the upside of it. Cool fact! I didn’t know how long they have been around.
I’m glad you are feeling better, Denise. Thanks for including Eternal Road in your collection. Such a nice thing to do.
Thank you, John 🙂 Glad to share it, it did already find a new home.
Glad you’re feeling better, Denise! We have a Little Library right across the street, which is the perfect place to share when you’re downsizing. I recognized several of your treasures!
Thank you, Joy 🙂 How fun you have one nearby! It is a perfect way to help downsize. Although there are many I won’t part with still.
Hi Denise, nice to see you! Wishing you good health. Thanks for sharing your amazing library. I love the way you’ve presented it, you are so creative. 🤗
Thank you, Balroop 🙂 I am enjoying having this library and pleased even out in the woods we have lots of readers. We have a poetry reader that stops by and I look forward to sharing one of your beautiful collections with them soon.
I’m glad things are going better for you. I love those Little Libraries that people create. I haven’t seen any in my area. Hope you’re feeling better now. My corned beef and cabbage just finished cooking. Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Thank you, Dawn 🙂 We have many of the Little Libraries in town but none in our area, so excited people noticed! I just started our corn beef and cabbage. Enjoy your meal and celebration xo
What a great post and idea, Denise. I hope the change of weather is helping you feel better! It’s a wild seasonal year and going so fast already! ❣️
Thank you, Cindy 🙂 Warm days do seem to make one feel better! Yes, very wild and zooming by xo
Love the photo of your great books and fab idea to keep sharing the gifts of authors. Brilliant. Happy to hear you’re on the mend, Denise❣️
Thank you. So happy to share all the wonderful books in our community to mine.
It’s nice that you’re feeling better, Denise, and I hope the getting better continues for you. That sure is a nice library. That there wasn’t any terrible damage from the snow is good.
Thank you, Timothy 🙂 I was very excited to get that Little Library as a birthday gift last year. We are very relieved about what was under the snow, it could have been so much worse!
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That’s a great idea to put blog tour hosts’ books in the Little Free Library! I hope you feel better and send that bug packing.
Thank you, Liz 🙂 I thought it might be a good way to pay back kindness. Definitely sending that bug packing 🙂
You’re welcome, Denise. I’m glad you’re feeling better.
Hope you’re feeling better, Denise – it’s a full blown allergy season, for sure. That’s fantastic idea with your library. I see some of my favorite authors’ books – and one of my own!
Thank you, Teri 🙂 Yes, allergy season is here. Pollen is on everything. I love sharing my love of reading and our community. Lots of fun! Xo
Sorry you have been under the weather Denise and hope you feel better today… Sounds like a great idea for the author support… ♥
Thank you, Sally 🙂 I’m excited to share some wonderful reading locally!
So sorry you were under the weather, Denise. Glad it seems to be passing. There is lots to be thankful for. Thank you for sharing physical copies of these books. What a wonderful idea!
Thank you, Jan 🙂 Yes, there is. I’m excited to share my wonderful writing community with my home community.
I’ll be glad when you are back to a hundred percent. Try not to overdo.
Love the Little Library.
Thrilled the roof seems to be okay. Let’s trust it gets a clean bill of health from the roofer.
Good on Mother Nature for helping with cleanup:)
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Thanks, Sandra, getting there. So happy it survived.
Hi Denise, these little libraries are a lovely idea. I wish we had them here. People have tried but everything gets stolen. The weather has been interesting this year.
Thanks, Robbie 🙂 That’s too bad that the books get stolen, I worried about that here. I have had everything taken twice, but then luckily replaced. I am going to start stamping books not for sale.
That is an interesting idea. I don’t know if that would make any difference here, but it may work for you.
Fingers crossed
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Such a wonderful idea and gesture, Denise, to support and share the love! I hope you’re feeling much better, too. Cheers! xo
Thank you, Natalie 🙂 I love sharing my love of reading and our community! Xo
Hope you’re well and having an excellent week. xo
Thank you, Sandra 🙂 I hope the very same for you xo
I love the little book stall. What a wonderful idea Denise. I’m glad you’re feeling better. And I did see one of Sally’s and Jan’s book there. 🧡
Its a lot of fun, Debby 🙂 I love sharing our wonderful writing community. Thank you! Xou
I’m glad you’re feeling better, Denise — and hope you’re back to 100% soon. I also had something similar (allergy? cold? asthma? I never was sure) that took a couple of weeks to shake off — and can’t seem to get my energy back — so I hear you. Maybe it’s true for you too, but I think my body simply is not ready to shift from (a very brief) winter straight to the height of summer. I think that here we finally get a break from the daily “record breaking” temperatures next week. Hopefully you do too. Thanks for sharing the mindful work you’re doing with your little library. <3 Hugs.
Thank you, Teagan 🙂 I’m sure the crazy weather doesn’t help and contributes to how we feel! Sorry you are dealing with this too. I hope your energy comes back soon. I see there might be rain next week here. So, another quick weather change. I love sharing my love of reading and our amazing community. Hugs right back. Xo