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Book Dragon: Reading as Ritual – Designing Your Perfect Space and Practice

Posted on September 15, 2026 by ToilandTomes

There’s something sacred about reading. It’s not just about flipping pages or ticking off a TBR list, it’s about slowing down, disconnecting from the noise, and entering a world that exists just for you. And like any meaningful ritual, reading … Continue reading →

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Book Dragon: 5 Tips for Reading While Traveling – Make the Most of Your Journeys

Posted on November 14, 2025 by ToilandTomes

There’s something magical about reading while on the move. Whether you’re soaring above the clouds, sitting on a train watching landscapes blur by, or lounging on a beach somewhere far from home, a good book can enhance the experience—or even … Continue reading →

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Toil and Trouble: Dreams of a Home Apothecary

Posted on October 9, 2021 by ToilandTomes

Do you find yourself with visions of herbs drying on the rafters? Jars upon jars in all shapes, sizes and colors? Crystals shining in all the windows? YEAH, me too! Unfortunately, I live in a city apartment. I war with … Continue reading →

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Adventures in Aprons: April Challenge

Posted on April 10, 2018 by ToilandTomes

I don’t know about others, but it is unbelievably easy for me to get into what I like to call the “dinner wormhole.”  This is where I end up making the same meals over and over for various reasons. They … Continue reading →

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Book Dragon “Lets Talk About… Goodreads”

Posted on April 27, 2017 by ToilandTomes

Goodreads. (www.goodreads.com) LOVE IT. Over the last couple of years I have found myself using Goodreads for many of my literary needs (academic, scholastic, or just general curiosity).  I still use my local library of course, but more and more … Continue reading →

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To Ponder or Not to Ponder

Posted on April 27, 2017 by ToilandTomes

I would love to sit here and state that I am passionate about only one hobby to the exclusion of anything and everything else.  Unfortunately, that would be the Godzilla of lies. I am passionate about many things, and despite … Continue reading →

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