Wishful Thinking

Traveller of the World, Accumulator of Books, Collector of Swords, Hoarder of all things The Hobbit Book blog is luckybooks1213

[notanightlight]

So I just now learned that museums on Twitter were having a battle over the best bum around! I am delighted!!!

I mean, just look!

[wtfzeus]

WHY DID NOBODY FUCKING INFORM ME

[colorel11]

©Harezad Abu on 500px

Malaysia

[miamiweisz]

oh, to be an assassin’s creed character. a noble quest in my heart and the parkour skills of a god at my disposal 

[lionofchaeronea]

Two warriors (Achilles and Ajax?) playing a board game.  Attic black-figure plate, artist unknown; ca. 520 BCE.  From Olympia; now in the Antikensammlung Berlin.  Photo credit: Marcus Cyron/Wikimedia Commons.

[thorinds]

“So do all who live to see such times, but that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us. There are other forces at work in this world, Frodo, besides the will of evil.”

[sringvenkas-moved]

MAKE ME CHOOSE    —   @abraxos asked: manon blackbeak or zoya nazyalensky?

There were few sounds she enjoyed more than the groans of dying men, but the wind was one of them.

[misskayvee]

[hobbithorse19]

@luckynumber1213

[luckybooks1213]

In honour of my love of all things Homer and my goal of reading everything related to it I can find... here are some books featuring the Trojan War

The Song of Achilles by Madeline Millar

This book will forever hold a place in my heart. It’s one of my all time favourite books. Her writing is breathtaking and beautiful. The story is about Patroclus and Achilles from the beginning of their relationship all the way until the war. It’s one of those books you get wrapped up in emotionally. You already know how the story ends but every page keeps you hoping for a different outcome. I will always recommend it.

A Song of War by Christian Cameron, Libbie Hawker, Kate Quinn, Vicky Alvear Shecter, Stephanie Thornton, SJA Turney, Russell Whitfield

One of my favourite things about retellings is getting to learn about the same characters from a different perspective and this book really does this well. The story has seven sections, one for each author and each is told by a different character(s). For being written by so many different authors it all flows together seamlessly. It kept me captivated start to finish and I love hearing the story through so many viewpoints.

Helen of Troy by Margaret George

I am usually a fast reader and this book took a lot of time dedication to finish it. It was worth moment though. You get submerged into the story of Helen from childhood till the end. I have read so many different versions where Helen is the hero or the villain but this one humanizes her in a way you don’t often see.

For the Most Beautiful by Emily Hauser

This ones a more young adult take on the events around Troy that focuses on the views of Krisayis and Briseis. I love how all the Greek gods and goddesses play into this retelling *a nod to my love of all things Percy Jackson*. It does pale a little bit compared to some of the other books but it’s still worth the read.

The Silence of the Girls by Pat Barker

I had a really hard time deciding whether or not to include this one on the list but I think everyone should give it a chance if they want because their opinion could be different. So this story is told through Briseis and is meant to show the view points of the women behind the war. The author narrates the story using British slang and I couldn’t get past that as much as I tried. It completely took the magic out of the book and I couldn’t recover from it. I also found I couldn’t get behind the main character at all.

If anyone has any other Iliad or Odyssey related suggestions let me know!

[luckynumber1213]

Reading Games Challenge

I decided to sign up for a reading challenge from my local library and I have ideas for some of these but does anyone have any book recommendations that would fill any of these categories?

1. Title is a place

2. In another country

3. In another world

4. Includes a different language

5. Takes place in a small town

6. On or near the ocean

7. Snow/ mountains

8. Desert or jungle (including the urban jungle)

9. Historical fiction

10. A place you’ve never been and/or want to go

11. Going on a journey, adventure, or quest

12. Non-fiction

13. Includes a different culture

14. Poetry

15. Includes multiple countries or destinations

16. Based on a legend

DOUBLE BONUS: Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne

[nathsketch]

All done, even though I could keep working on these guys basically forever!

Good thing there’s a whole lot of characters for me to draw until my 111th birthday ;)

Happy Wednesday & take care everyone!

[hobbithorse19]

@luckynumber1213 this almost reminds me of the artistic style for “Book of Kells!”

[luckynumber1213]

@hobbithorse19 YES!!!! It does!!! I love this style!!

[peashooter85]

Ceremonial arrowhead, Japan, circa 1645

[hobbithorse19]

@luckynumber1213 🏹

[luckynumber1213]

So pretty!

[girl-next-door-writes]

The Final Hours

Characters: Napoleon Solo x Reader

Summary: Falling in love with a notorious ladies man was always a terrible idea, but you had thought maybe you meant something to him. His actions lead you to believe otherwise.

Word Count: 1240 words

A/N: This is for the ANGST square for @sdavid09​ Tale Teller Bingo 2020 Challenge. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!  

Please DO NOT read this if you are not in a place for angst, I will not be offended in the slightest.

The room was blanketed in a thick silence, which only emphasized the volume of the voices in your head.  In the darkness, you shifted beneath the sumptuous blankets, your eyes scrunched tight in an effort to focus on anything but the memory of a few hours ago. The image of Gaby’s expression of pity swam in the forefront on your mind.  The way Illya had shifted uncomfortably before hurriedly trying to silence the sounds transmitting loud and clear from Napoleons room had the heat of shame crawling over you.  The unmistakable sounds of sex, the little grunts you had thought were just for you, the hitch of his breath which indicated he was getting close to release, had filled the room.  Those sounds which had been so private, so personal now made your skin clammy, your chest constrict.  It was a mission.  It was his job.  You tried to reason with yourself that it was just something he had to do, but the feeling of betrayal ran much deeper. 

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[girl-next-door-writes]

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[luckynumber1213]

This hurts so much, I love your writing and you write angst amazingly!!!

[thorinds]

Thank you, Sir Ian Holm (1931-2020), for your portrayal of Bilbo Baggins. May the White Ship take you safely to your next big adventure.

Namárië.

[space-hobbits]

Me: I should probably read some new stuff

The Tolkien Books On My Shelf:

[door2greekgods]

*Someone mentions Greek gods*

My friend : Ohh no!!! You shouldn’t have said that!!!

Me : *steps in dramatically*

*flips hair in slow motion*

*clears throat*

“Well, master is here!”

[theoutcastrogue]

Popular Historical Swords and Popular Fictional Swords, by u/Dlatrex

[goodreadss]

“I think it’s the books that you read when you’re young that live with you forever.”

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