Authors We Love

Authors paint worlds with their words, creating characters, inviting us to join in their epic adventures and be transformed. Our shelves are filled with the literary likes of Shakespear, C.S. Lewis, J.R.R Tolkien, A.A. Milne, Mark Twain, Jane Austen, Emily Bronte, Alfred Tennyson, Lord Byron, and Victor Hugo. Their classic works are beloved by children and adults of all ages.
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an older man sitting in the grass next to a tree
The Gift of Life Stories: J.R.R. Tolkien
To tell a story, whether your own life story or any other type, is to share a piece of you, a part of your world and how you see it. J.R.R. Tolkien did this, sharing stories and an entirely new world, Middle-earth, that have resonated with readers, filmmakers, authors, artists, and fans down through the decades.
I picked up my first Elsa Beskow book only two years ago. Unfortunately, I did not grow up with her but my children will. At first I was attracted by the bright and simple illustrations but then fell in love with the characters, simple domestic charm, and lively fair folk that teach of neighborliness, gratitude, responsibility and consequences. Her masterful combination of playful pictures and potent principles is the reason I keep taking Elsa’s books home to my family. Swedish Heritage, Children Of The Forest, Elsa Beskow, Story Books Illustrations, Walter Crane, Book Author, Book People, Book Writer, Scandinavian Art
Discovering Elsa Beskow
I picked up my first Elsa Beskow book only two years ago. Unfortunately, I did not grow up with her but my children will. At first I was attracted by the bright and simple illustrations but then fell in love with the characters, simple domestic charm, and lively fair folk that teach of neighborliness, gratitude, responsibility and consequences. Her masterful combination of playful pictures and potent principles is the reason I keep taking Elsa’s books home to my family.
an illustration of a lion standing in the grass
A Literary Friendship with C.S. Lewis
While my literary relationship with C.S. Lewis began in Narnia, it has since taken me to ancient Greece, to the English countryside, and even to letters from the inferno. I have found his writings to be a trusted companion through the experiences of life.
a large group of people standing inside of a building
Loving Shakespeare - Heirloom Art Co.
This is not an admonition to read Shakespeare. It's a guide to falling in love with him. In love with his language, In love with his characters, In love with the rhythm and beat of his dialogue, In love with his stories.
an open book sitting on top of a bed
Discovering Elsa Beskow
I picked up my first Elsa Beskow book only two years ago. Unfortunately, I did not grow up with her but my children will. At first I was attracted by the bright and simple illustrations but then fell in love with the characters, simple domestic charm, and lively fair folk that teach of neighborliness, gratitude, responsibility and consequences. Her masterful combination of playful pictures and potent principles is the reason I keep taking Elsa’s books home to my family.
a book sitting on top of a table next to coins
The Gift of Life Stories: J.R.R. Tolkien
To tell a story, whether your own life story or any other type, is to share a piece of you, a part of your world and how you see it. J.R.R. Tolkien did this, sharing stories and an entirely new world, Middle-earth, that have resonated with readers, filmmakers, authors, artists, and fans down through the decades.
two hands are holding coins in front of a book
The Gift of Life Stories: J.R.R. Tolkien
To tell a story, whether your own life story or any other type, is to share a piece of you, a part of your world and how you see it. J.R.R. Tolkien did this, sharing stories and an entirely new world, Middle-earth, that have resonated with readers, filmmakers, authors, artists, and fans down through the decades.
an ink drawing of a castle in the sky
Loving Shakespeare - Heirloom Art Co.
This is not an admonition to read Shakespeare. It's a guide to falling in love with him. In love with his language, In love with his characters, In love with the rhythm and beat of his dialogue, In love with his stories.
the book pelle's new suit is open on a bed with yellow flowers
Discovering Elsa Beskow
I picked up my first Elsa Beskow book only two years ago. Unfortunately, I did not grow up with her but my children will. At first I was attracted by the bright and simple illustrations but then fell in love with the characters, simple domestic charm, and lively fair folk that teach of neighborliness, gratitude, responsibility and consequences. Her masterful combination of playful pictures and potent principles is the reason I keep taking Elsa’s books home to my family.
an older man sitting at a desk with books and papers in front of him, reading a book
A Literary Friendship with C.S. Lewis
While my literary relationship with C.S. Lewis began in Narnia, it has since taken me to ancient Greece, to the English countryside, and even to letters from the inferno. I have found his writings to be a trusted companion through the experiences of life.
an old black and white photo of children sitting in the grass with their hands together
Discovering Elsa Beskow
I picked up my first Elsa Beskow book only two years ago. Unfortunately, I did not grow up with her but my children will. At first I was attracted by the bright and simple illustrations but then fell in love with the characters, simple domestic charm, and lively fair folk that teach of neighborliness, gratitude, responsibility and consequences. Her masterful combination of playful pictures and potent principles is the reason I keep taking Elsa’s books home to my family.
an illustration of a dragon laying on the ground in front of a pile of food
The Gift of Life Stories: J.R.R. Tolkien
To tell a story, whether your own life story or any other type, is to share a piece of you, a part of your world and how you see it. J.R.R. Tolkien did this, sharing stories and an entirely new world, Middle-earth, that have resonated with readers, filmmakers, authors, artists, and fans down through the decades.
an old house is surrounded by trees and bushes
Loving Shakespeare - Heirloom Art Co.
This is not an admonition to read Shakespeare. It's a guide to falling in love with him. In love with his language, In love with his characters, In love with the rhythm and beat of his dialogue, In love with his stories.
a house with a thatched roof surrounded by greenery
Loving Shakespeare - Heirloom Art Co.
This is not an admonition to read Shakespeare. It's a guide to falling in love with him. In love with his language, In love with his characters, In love with the rhythm and beat of his dialogue, In love with his stories.
a drawing of mountains and trees in the distance
The Gift of Life Stories: J.R.R. Tolkien
To tell a story, whether your own life story or any other type, is to share a piece of you, a part of your world and how you see it. J.R.R. Tolkien did this, sharing stories and an entirely new world, Middle-earth, that have resonated with readers, filmmakers, authors, artists, and fans down through the decades.