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Anna's Beauty, Or Reason #265 Why My Niece is Awesome

Last night we went up to my sister-in-law's house to meet our newest niece. And in between oohing and ahhing over her indisputable adorableness, I got to take a peek at my oldest niece's bookshelves. Anna's twelve and a reader. The real deal. And I'll admit that I got a little thrill when I saw that she owns not one but two copies of Robin McKinley's Beauty. I had to take a pic of the one edition, because I've never actually seen a copy in real life, and, because, really, it's too spectacularly 80s for words:
I feel compelled to point out how appalled this particular Beauty would be at this representation of herself. But otherwise? Yup. Too spectacularly 80s for words.
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  1. Kristen5:38 PM

    That's the same cover they had at the library when I first read this as a kid! :)

    Such a great book.

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  2. Becky11:09 PM

    That cover is so romance-novelish feel! Too cute though that she had two copies. :) I haven't read this one in years, but I loved it so much that when I see young readers catch on to it again, it makes me very happy!

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  3. melissa @ 1lbr9:24 AM

    Is it just me or does the lovely scrollwork behind her head make her look like she has really long orange horns?

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  4. Holly10:35 AM

    Lol Melissa, I didn't notice that until you pointed it out! Dated covers are the best. ;)

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  5. Misti11:20 AM

    So true! The scene where she won't leave her room all dressed up is one of my favorites.

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  6. Angiegirl8:59 PM

    Kristen, really? That's hilarious. I'm still sort of stunned at how . . . pink . . . it is.

    Becky, isn't it? I wonder what they were thinking. I know what you mean, too. I'm still tickled that she owns two copies.

    Melissa, HA! I hadn't noticed it until you pointed it out. But now? All I can see.

    Holly, the BEST.

    Misti, oh, yes! I adore that scene. Gah, I may have to go re-read right now.

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  7. Chachic4:38 AM

    I have two copies of Beauty too! But I love how vintage that cover looks. Also, I think it's awesome that your niece loves Robin McKinley. <3

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  8. Heather Zundel12:30 PM

    This brings me all sort of delight I cannot even describe.

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