Musing Monday is hosted by MizB at A Daily Rhythm.

Musing Mondays is a weekly meme that asks you to choose one of the following prompts to answer:

• I’m currently reading…
• Up next I think I’ll read…
• I bought the following book(s) in the past week…
• I’m super excited to tell you about (book/author/bookish-news)…
• I’m really upset by (book/author/bookish-news)…
• I can’t wait to get a copy of…
• I wish I could read ___, but…
• I blogged about ____ this past week…

THIS WEEK’S RANDOM QUESTION: What types of “special” books do you own? For example, do you have any really old books? Any collections based on your interests (eg. architecture, etc)?

No, not really *special*.  I collect the entire works of my favorite author – which means every book cover, book title and sometimes an international book if I can find one at a library or yard sale.  I just enjoy the various covers that change over time.  To be honest though, I do pick up many from garage or yard sales — I only have so much book money.  *grin*  The only other *special* book I have is personal.  My grandfather was a minister and I still have his preaching bible, that big ‘ol one that sat at the pulpit, went on visits with him, and that he created sermons with — along with notes in the margins and slips of papers.   It was published in the 1800’s.  So I don’t use it now, it’s too fragile.  But it does have a spot of honor on my shelf.

I decided to get more deeply involved in a hobby that I put aside a few years ago.  Reused a website that I have to be exclusively about fairies.  Myths, stories, lore, modern day novels with a Fae base and particularly Fairy Gardening.  I picked up this book to get some tips, and ideas.  It’s a complete project that I’m really looking forward to digging into.

Release your inner child and step into the fairy world by creating your own enchanted garden, no matter how much space you have! Fairy gardens are increasing in popularity and Fairy Gardening 101provides you with all the information necessary to design, plant, and care for your very own miniature garden oasis. Author, artist, and fairy gardener extraordinaire Fiona McDonald introduces readers to the history of fairy gardens and then provides step-by-step instructions, photographs, and illustrations for you to follow—or draw inspiration from—when starting your own project.

Learn which types of plants and containers are most successful for a fairy garden, as well as how to develop a focal point for your enchanted mini Eden. Fairy Gardening 101 also provides important information on caring for your garden, on designing gardens for both indoors and outside, on using artificial plants to make your garden last a lifetime, and much more! You’ll also find inspirational photos from fairy gardeners around the globe as well as a list of suppliers. You don’t need to be a master gardener or to have a particularly green thumb to successfully plant and maintain your tiny fairy garden. All you need is a few miniature plants, some thoughtfully placed accessories, a fairy or two, and a love of whimsy and imagination.

I think it’s going to be a fun, ongoing project.  The website is Faeries In My Garden… and faery tales on my bookshelf  – not much there really, but if you’re curious that link will let you peek.  🙂