Sunflowers

i just finished reading this book by Debra Mancoff.
i've always loved sunflowers and it was really interesting to learn the history of the gigantic disc florets.
i never really notcied all the sunflowers in the 15th-16th century paintings i studied in art history class.

i definitely recommend it for a better than just for the coffee table book!

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the red tent

well, i just finished reading The Red Tent and surprisingly, i seriously didn't want to put it down. kate s. recommended it to me and even let me check it out from her library, for which i am oh so grateful. it's definitely a quick historical fiction read that's worth your time. i love recommendations from friends with wonderful taste. thanks kate!

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