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- Mon February 15th, 2016, 6:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Quotes you love
- Replies: 14
- Views: 472
Re: Quotes you love
When I first saw this thread, I thought how interesting and fun it will be. I'm sorry it has received modest participation- especially from myself. I have read so many things that have given me pause, delighted my fancy, tickled my funny bone and I've wanted to share! If only I could remember them l...
- Mon January 4th, 2016, 4:12 pm
- Forum: Historical Fantasy
- Topic: Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4668
Re: Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell
I very much liked the novel. And even more so the mini-series. I thought it was well adapted and added explanations and texture that were absent in the book. Will be interesting to see what you think!
- Mon January 4th, 2016, 4:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Happy new year! What are you reading in January 2016?
- Replies: 40
- Views: 1537
Re: Happy new year! What are you reading in January 2016?
Good New Year all!
I just finished "A Man Called Ove" by Fredrik Backman. A surprisingly tender story of a curmudgeonly man's plodding-along life before, during and after the death of his beloved wife. But in his snarky plodding-along, much in him and others is affected.
I just finished "A Man Called Ove" by Fredrik Backman. A surprisingly tender story of a curmudgeonly man's plodding-along life before, during and after the death of his beloved wife. But in his snarky plodding-along, much in him and others is affected.
- Fri October 23rd, 2015, 4:48 pm
- Forum: Introduce Yourself
- Topic: My name is
- Replies: 7
- Views: 733
Re: My name is
Welcome Gerri.
I hope you enjoy the forum!
I hope you enjoy the forum!
- Tue October 20th, 2015, 5:26 pm
- Forum: Chat
- Topic: The Most Annoying thing today
- Replies: 1404
- Views: 93179
Re: The Most Annoying thing today
Workmen are here in my home today replacing carpet. Prior to starting actual work, I walked with them through the carpet area, and reviewed the plan. They seemed surprised at a couple of the details. Hmmm. The details were clearly noted on the invoice. They did not have a work order that I could rev...
- Sat October 10th, 2015, 4:05 pm
- Forum: Chat
- Topic: Amazon goes Etsy?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 553
Re: Amazon goes Etsy?
I'd like to read Amazon's mission statement and annual goals. "We will be everything to everybody at every second".
- Fri October 2nd, 2015, 6:09 pm
- Forum: Chat
- Topic: On this day in 1915
- Replies: 3
- Views: 411
Re: On this day in 1915
MLE
Thank you for sharing such a personal bit. I am so glad for you that you have these memories/stories of your mom's life. Knowing the experiences of those who came before us adds a quality and connectedness within lives, me thinks.
Happy centennial to Emily's mom! Best wishes to you both~
Thank you for sharing such a personal bit. I am so glad for you that you have these memories/stories of your mom's life. Knowing the experiences of those who came before us adds a quality and connectedness within lives, me thinks.
Happy centennial to Emily's mom! Best wishes to you both~
- Mon September 28th, 2015, 11:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Book Shopping 2015
- Replies: 169
- Views: 13809
Re: Book Shopping 2015
"The Warlord" by Malcolm Bosse (HF 1920s China)
"Under Heaven" and sequel "River of Stars" by Guy Gavriel Kay (alternative historical fantasy series set in Tang China)
"Palace of Heavenly Pleasure" and sequel "Emperor's Bones" by Adam Williams (HF China 1899 and 1920)
"Under Heaven" and sequel "River of Stars" by Guy Gavriel Kay (alternative historical fantasy series set in Tang China)
"Palace of Heavenly Pleasure" and sequel "Emperor's Bones" by Adam Williams (HF China 1899 and 1920)
- Mon September 21st, 2015, 4:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Where Are You Now?
- Replies: 1456
- Views: 113269
Re: Where Are You Now?
I recently journeyed with Bill in Australia and England. Very much enjoyed his view.Madeleine wrote:Following Bill Bryson around the UK (currently in Wiltshire), and also in the most northerly part on the Uk, on the island of Unst.
- Tue September 8th, 2015, 8:42 pm
- Forum: By Author's Last Name R-Z
- Topic: Somewhere in France: A Novel of the Great War by Jennifer Robson
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1144
Re: Somewhere in France: A Novel of the Great War by Jennifer Robson
I have this languishing on my Kindle somewhere. You might want to look at Over There by Thomas Fleming. Not wholly focused on the female role, but you will get a good look at it if my memory hasn't failed. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0061090344/ref=x_gr_w_bb?ie=UTF8&tag=x_gr_w_bb-20&linkCode=a...