Eyes turn dry when there's no one to listen to the melancholic melodies of a tearing heart
This 150 years old poster show us a performance in Vienna with the great Diva Adelina Patti (1843-1919) in Donizetti‘s Opera „Linda di Chamounix“. In the cast you can also find the Tenor Ernesto Nicolini. He was later one of her husbands. The conductor was the Composer Luigi Arditi .
heartstopperthought’s top 10 Nick and Charlie scenes so far: a countdown to season 3
#2: The ending scene between Nick and Charlie in season 2
Jiji ♡
生で ⭑.ᐟ 𝑙𝑖𝑣𝑒 where your heart finds 𝑙𝑖𝑓𝑒.
Country Kitchens, 1991
heartstopperthought’s top 10 Nick and Charlie scenes so far: a countdown to season 3
#1: Nick and Charlie talk openly about their feelings at Charlie’s 15th birthday party
modern greek mythology stories as penguin classics
the penelopiad by margaret atwood, lore olympus by rachel smythe, ariadne by jennifer saint, circe by madeline miller, the song of achiles by madeline miller, the lightning thief by rick riordan
*"Days at the Morisaki Bookshop"* by Satoshi Yagisawa is a deeply touching novel set in the heart of Tokyo’s Jimbocho district, a place where the streets are lined with countless secondhand bookshops, each holding a world of stories within their worn pages.
The novel follows Takako, a young woman whose life has been shattered by heartbreak and a sense of aimlessness. She’s lost, struggling to find meaning in a world that suddenly feels cold and uninviting. In the midst of her despair, her uncle Satoru offers her a lifeline: a place to stay at his humble, slightly dusty, yet incredibly warm bookshop, Morisaki.
Reluctant and emotionally numb, Takako accepts, thinking of it as just a temporary escape. But as the days turn into weeks, the quiet charm of Morisaki begins to work its magic. The smell of old books, the gentle hum of the shop, and the steady rhythm of its regular customers start to seep into her soul. Slowly, the weight on her heart begins to lift.
In the comforting embrace of the bookshop, Takako starts to rediscover parts of herself she thought were lost forever. The stories within the books she reads mirror her own journey, and she begins to find solace in the written word. The simplicity of life at Morisaki, coupled with the warmth of her uncle’s presence and the small but meaningful connections she forms with others, helps her heal.
"Days at the Morisaki Bookshop" is more than just a story of personal renewal. It’s a poignant reminder of the quiet, healing power of books, the importance of community, and the way small, everyday moments can slowly stitch a broken heart back together. It’s a story that resonates deeply with anyone who has ever found refuge in a book or a place that feels like home.
I hate how I can create amazing scenarios in my mind but I can't write a paragraph
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