The following post is a repeat of one from a year ago–part of the International Anita Brookner Day festivities. You may not like Brookner, but you would have to be a heartless person not to love animals reading Brookner.
When I was thinking up prizes for IABD I thought a photo contest might be in order. But I thought such a contest needed a little, um, focus. And so the pictures of your pet reading Brookner category was born. And the irony is not lost on me. I can’t really think if there were ever any pets in an Anita Brookner novel–I rather doubt it–but doesn’t it seem like her characters could all use the unrequited love of a pet?
So, here are the entries. If I am missing yours, please let me know. I feel like there is at least one more swirling around out there that I am forgetting.
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| My favorite blogging Boarder Collie, Deacon dresses up to read Brookner. Roses Over a Cottage Door |
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| This species of bear is generally fun lovinng but is also known for its quiet intensity. Rupert is clearly mesmermized by Verity’s copy of The Bay of Angels. |
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| Unlike the typical Brookner character, Charles has an appetite. The Reading Life |
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| Ritchey and Hops obviously read at different speeds. But it looks like they are both close readers. No doubt they assist Julia with her reviews. |
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| Sandy comes to a particularly good bit in The Bay of Angels. Michelle Foong |
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| Roger takes a break from Lewis Percy Bibliolathas |
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| Chip contemplates eating the page once he has read it. Luvvie’s Musings |
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| And, of course, Lucy. (And her indifference to Providence.) |
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Brookner is still on my TBR list, but these photos make me want to move her closer to the top!
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Ah, yes, Roger is quite happy to read almost anything put in front of him in a sunny spot. Nice anniversary re-run – I really enjoyed IABW.
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Lovely to see all the furry fans of Brookner gathered here again! It was a good event. Both Sandy & myself had a good time. :)
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I was thinking of you yesterday, Thomas, while browsing the Brookner section of a second-hand shop in Toronto. No doubt I always will!
Such adorable photos and definitely a pleasure to enjoy once again. It has been so hot here this summer that Deacon prefers running around as nature intended and has been staying out of my closet.
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Cute post. Perhaps Lucy prefers the audio book.
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Tiffany: Oh, you should move her up your list. But gauging from your sunny picture, you might find her a bit of a downer?
Skiourophile: They do love their sun don't they?
Michelle: I had forgotten that I got as many pet pictures as I did. They were fun to see again.
Darlene: We have never tried to put clothes on Lucy. Unless her floatation device counts. She does look so cute in that.
Ti: She would really enjoy the book if it were on the back of a squirrel.
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