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Loved this so much! I also have two copies of Midnight Chicken, in the end the beautiful illustrations were too much to resist once I saw how beautiful Ella’s second book was. And I don’t think there’s ever such a thing as having a ‘book problem’, things that can bring so much joy and comfort could never be a problem (surely!?) - maybe only to people who just don’t ‘get it’?! But we all have hobbies/interests that some will never ‘get’, book related or otherwise.

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Birds of a feather 😍😍😍😍😍 so glad to know I’m not the only one with both versions of Midnight Chicken. I definitely didn’t think I had a problem until I started having to pack up my shelves... 😂😂😂 I think once they’re unpacked again I’ll go back to thinking my personal library is completely normal.

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Haha yes I’d probably have the same thought for a moment if I ever had to move and actually work out how to pack up and transport all my books too!

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I’ve been taking home the fruit delivery boxes from work every week 😂🤣 if they can transport loads of bananas, they can ensure I don’t overpack and break someone’s back later

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What a joy this was to read, Diem. I adore Ella’s books and something tells me I need to find Ruby’s book as this is now the second time I have read about it in a matter of moments. And I really must indulge in a Nigel Slater book. Thank you for sharing. ☺️

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Always such a joy to hear from you, Amy ❤️ I hope you find some lovely new authors to spend time with, and some books to revisit.

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LOVE this! That is all. : )

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Oh I have a few of the ones you’ve mentioned but will add an everlasting meal to my next book buy. Domestic writing is my favourite kind of writing too. I love it in cookbooks & especially in blogs, give me your meal pan or a run down of recipes you’re dreaming of trying & I’m hooked!

Do you have Ella’s A Year Of Miracles? It’s just as beautiful as midnight chicken. What about Breadsong by Kitty Tait? And Ammu by Asma khan is a beautiful read too.

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Reannon! Amazing, thank you so much for sharing. Yes, I have Ella's second book and Breadsong! Will keep my eye our for Ammu

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Ohhhh. I'm really trying not to buy more books. You're very persuasive.

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I’m the opposite, I’m trying to buy LESS books! With over 400 cookbooks I’m running out of space!

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Yeeeeeee a good workaround is to find podcast interviews for the authors? Sorta? I think? My friend has great success requesting cookbooks and food writing at the library – an alternative I need to get in the practice of too!

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