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A year or so ago, my friend David found a really touching inscription inside of a great NPR book that he picked up at a used bookstore. It was amazingly heart-felt and honest, this inscription from a son to a father. When we read it, we were of course very moved, and then we thought, "Oh no, I bet the father was ill, passed away, and someone just traded or gave the book away. How sad." And then it made us wonder how many other inscribed books are just sitting around waiting to be read and pondered? Well, we started searching for them in earnest a little while ago, scouring used bookshops, antique/thrift stores and the like. We're amazed at how many we've found so far!

The following posts contain a variety of books and inscriptions, and we’ll keep updating as the quest continues. Please have a look through them. I encourage you to share your own thoughts about them. And if you have found some inscriptions of your own, by all means, click here and share them! I’d love to be able to include them!

Thanks!

- Donna Q

A History of Postcards by Martin Willoughby

June 3, 2015 By Donna Quixote Leave a Comment

A History of Postcards by Martin WilloughbyI love postcards of all shapes and variety, and this is quite a fascinating book. I hope that MX felt duly encouraged by the inscription.Continue Reading

Monet’s Years at Giverny

June 3, 2015 By Donna Quixote Leave a Comment

Monet's Years at GivernyPerhaps Karen didn’t love Monet, but what a gorgeous book of beautiful work. Continue Reading

Choo-Choo – The Little Switch Engine

June 3, 2015 By Donna Quixote Leave a Comment

Choo-Choo - The Little Switch EngineThe little switch engine that could! Just a guess but, from the inscription, I’m thinking that these two ladies gifted their students with books. Let’s hope they didn’t teach high school. Continue Reading

Azaleas by Fred Galle

June 3, 2015 By Donna Quixote Leave a Comment

Azaleas by Fred GalleAs the author attests in his inscription, “Azaleas are a challenge,” and so is trying to find something witty to write about them in this blurb!
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