Illustration of Moby-Dick, 1892:

Illustration from Moby-Dick, 1892
Artwork by A. Burnham Shute
Illustration of Moby-Dick, 1892:

Illustration from Moby-Dick, 1892
Artwork by A. Burnham Shute
Percy Bysshe Shelley was born on 4 August 1792.

Painting of Shelley by Joseph Severn
Posthumous Portrait of Shelley Writing Prometheus Unbound in Italy by Joseph Severn, 1845

Interior by Kitty Lange Kielland, 1883
Although I’m not officially celebrating my birthday until next week, I am going to see a Picasso exhibit with my family today. I’ll be back tomorrow. Have a great Sunday!

Pablo Picasso, 1908
This caricature of George Bernard Shaw is what the world needs…

Caricature of George Bernard Shaw in the 16 August 1911 issue of Vanity Fair
The Orange Book by Allen Tucker:

The Orange Book by Allen Tucker
I’m not going to lie; her fingers kind of scare me.
It’s a new season! Have you changed your reading habits to suit the demands of warmer weather, or do those habits stay steady year-round?
I’ve been so wrapped up in creative projects, that my reading has, by my standards, practically slowed to a trickle.
Since 1st June, I’ve finished:
I’m in the midst of reading:
To be finished by 30th June:
What is your favourite book this month?
Which book on your list do you most look forward to reading?
Please share with me in the comments.
Happy reading!
Happy turning of the seasons to you (and, yes, I realize that it isn’t summer everywhere around the globe):

Apple Tree I by Gustav Klimt, 1912
…including under a bridge where a pedestrian path runs parallel to the river.

Public art
Harriet Martineau was born on 12 June 1802:

Harriet Martineau