Victorian "Valentine's Day"

My husband and I don't normally exchange Valentine's Day gifts, per say.  This year we ordered three books I've been wanting to read.  Our local libray doesn't have them -- not even in the branches exchange.  

Their arrival coincided with the day of chicken prep.

I was sorely tempted to sit and read after I had finished, but I had promised myself I would finish Eeyore.

Now that those obligations are met......

I'm looking forward to settling in with a cup of tea, my favorite fuzzy blanket, and a book!