Member: FleurFisher

Jane - got Little Boy Lost today. It is just stunning, and the card was beautiful too, thank you so much. You are so thoughtful and kind.

I can't wait to read this, what a treasure to own!

Thank you again.

Rachel
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posted by bigpinkmarshmallow at 5:39 pm (EST) on Sep 9, 2009

Thanks so much Jane, I can't wait to receive it and get reading. I am so grateful to you for sending it to me, I really am.

And yes, I can imagine with giveaways you do tend to get just anyone replying - not Persephone die hards! But I am indeed a Persephone lover and you can rest assured I will treasure this book. It will be my first Persephone Classic, too, which adds to the excitement!

Thank you again!

Rachel

posted by bigpinkmarshmallow at 7:29 am (EST) on Sep 7, 2009

Dear Fleur,

I very much admired your sentiment:

I read to live other lives and visit other worlds. I have been doing it for as long as I remember and it is as natural as breathing now.

I also have been doing so for as long as I remember; yet I have met with so much resistance. Parents, friends, then husband, all seem to feel there is "something inherently wrong" with this approach to reading. And, yet I feel I have experienced so much more - the beginnings of civilization, the dawn, rise, and fall of the Roman empire. And, for me, I have experienced so much more of Britain, her ages, than I ever would with my economically constrained transatlantic forays.

I am also much into speculative fiction. Octavia Butler, China Mielville, Samuel Delany, Ursula LeGuin....The places I have gone! The ideas I have thought!

Yes, I was also an English major, and analysed fiction, and that has it's place - wonderful epiphanies if you can wade through the drudgery of scholarship!

Thank you so much for your words - soul mate words, imo, -- Martha

posted by Refdesk at 12:19 am (EST) on Aug 24, 2009

Hi, I came upon your library, as I misread your name, and started dreaming of red wine! My disappointment was abated by the beautiful picture, so evocative of English seaside holidays.

You have some lovely books, some of my favourites, Moonstone, Brideshead, Possession, Magnus Mills, Tales of the City, The Professors House, Wonder Boys, Morvern Callar... A couple of great movies in there too. Must admit though, we also share some books I failed to complete, Jonathan Strange, Cloud Atlas, A Suitable Boy (soon to be matched with “A Suitable Girl” apparently).

Off to the wine rack now, picking up Justin Cartwright on the way. Happy reading, Nigel.

posted by magus at 5:52 pm (EST) on Jul 15, 2009

Noticed you liked The Virgin Suicides, and I was wondering if you'd be interested in reviewing my new novel and posting your comments here as well as a few other book-related sites. Thought you might like my book since it's also about a dysfunctional family and a bit dark. I could e-mail you the novel in an e-book format if you'd like (I'm out of physical copies at the moment). Let me know if you're interested. Here's a link to a summary in case you're interested:

http://christophertusa.com/

Thanks,

Chris

posted by cmtusa at 11:13 pm (EST) on May 29, 2009

I think I am in love with mittens! I went on a knitting with colour course and whilst I really enjoyed it I can't really see me knitting a fair isle jumper, but I may just manage a pair of mittens.

It really is a beautiful book and I love this piece of wisdom for the uninitiated, "Knit, as all knitters before you, one stitch at a time."

Lx

posted by framheim at 2:09 am (EST) on Apr 15, 2009

Hi Jane,
I don't know how many messages you've left me but I just now saw the comment notice up at the top of the page. Sorry to take so long responding. I'm pretty overwhelmed with everything but I did get some books entered in my library. Also I found the place to request free books - of course! I'm planning to spend a little time each day and I will gradually figure it all out.,

Thanks for the welcome.

posted by JoyfullyRetired at 12:31 am (EST) on Mar 19, 2009

Jane, thank you so much for "Never No More". It arrived today, safe and sound.

I have to say that I love the pictures that you post on the birthday threads. What a cute, patient little dog. :-)

posted by sqdancer at 10:49 pm (EST) on Jan 21, 2009

Ah - but *Excellent Women* is well worth the reading and rereading too. I need to get the rest of my B.Pym catalogued right now. And I finished *The Road Home* and loved it, loved it, loved it, and gave it to my mother!

posted by LizzieD at 8:11 pm (EST) on Jan 15, 2009

I just discovered the Orange Broadband this year and went a little crazy buying books. I'll look at the *Monsters* again on your recommendation. Somehow, I don't mind - in fact, prefer - "noir" in mysteries. I tire of it quickly in what purports to be serious fiction. I can't remember what else you said ...... busy day.
I was addicted within 3 minutes! I'll never get my books catalogued for looking at other people's books! And then there are my CD's. AND my piano music.

posted by LizzieD at 9:23 pm (EST) on Jan 11, 2009

---uh----Gordon Ramsey? (I do better with books.)

posted by LizzieD at 10:21 pm (EST) on Jan 10, 2009

Thank you for your kind words. I will enjoy browsing through your library too..... We have lots of reading tastes in common. In fact, as I was trying to catalogue my Viragos, I was sucked into starting *The Rising Tide* which I really can't read this very minute. (But it has been so long since I read anything Molly Keane -----) And I checked out *Gargoyle* at Amazon, but I'm hesitant about it since it was paired there with the Stephanie Whatshername girl-loves-vampire book. Is that a mistake on their part?
About *The Road Home* - I'm thrilled to learn that the food-handling part is accurate. (I get my info from Ramsey Gordon.) Isn't Lev a sweet man? I'm so happy that this won the Orange Broadband; the others on the short list looked gritty and depressing to me. On the other hand, I've read four from the long list, and they have been enjoyable - every single one!
I love this place too!
Peggy

posted by LizzieD at 6:07 pm (EST) on Jan 10, 2009

I'm currently reading *The Road Home* What a lovely book!

posted by LizzieD at 4:13 pm (EST) on Jan 10, 2009

Jane,

I have just discovered your blog. How did I miss it, there's a link right there on your profile! I had no idea you were another of those crazy reading challenge addicts! I am too, although I'm doing more "perpetual" challenges this year. I've added your blog to my Google Reader so I can follow your thoughts.

Laura
Musings

posted by lindsacl at 3:36 pm (EST) on Jan 9, 2009

Did you enjoy The Gargoyle? I loved it.

posted by VictoriaPL at 1:06 pm (EST) on Jan 9, 2009

OK, I've got it set up and changed the note on the blog. Does it look OK?

posted by VictoriaPL at 1:37 pm (EST) on Jan 7, 2009

LOL. That exactly what my husband was telling me over lunch. Thanks for offering. If we can't make it work with ours then I'll take you up on it.

posted by VictoriaPL at 1:13 pm (EST) on Jan 7, 2009

Good Morning! Thanks for the excellent idea. I put a note on the blog's sidebar. I also sent her the permission email. Hope you have a wonderful week!

posted by VictoriaPL at 12:02 pm (EST) on Jan 7, 2009

Thank you Jane - and a Happy New Year to you and yours! Thank you for the information regarding the web site and your picture. I will let you know when I have read A Fine of Two Thousand Francs. Do I gather that you don't have a copy? Should that be the case please let me know. Best wishes Julie

PS What is happening with the 'pound' sign in my message? I think LT is having troubles.

posted by juliette07 at 11:44 am (EST) on Jan 3, 2009

PS Is your new profile picture Cornwall?

posted by juliette07 at 7:33 am (EST) on Jan 1, 2009

Hello Jane and Happy New Year from Oxfordshire - it is still below freezing here brrrr...

Just called to say thank you for the Elsa Triolet suggestion. Found a copy for £1.09 with £2.75 postage. I received A Fine of Two Hundred Francs, entered it into my library and thought of you! Thank you Julie

posted by juliette07 at 7:32 am (EST) on Jan 1, 2009

Thanks for info about Pulitzer blog - had a quick look. Not ready to take it on at the moment. Maybe one for a future challenge.

I am looking forward to 999 Challenge!

Good luck with yours!

Regards, Valerie

posted by englishrose60 at 5:43 pm (EST) on Dec 29, 2008

Hello Jane,

I uploaded the cover of It's only the Sister, and wanted to let you know in case you'd like to use it. So far we are the only two LT members with this book (I feel so honored!)

Laura

posted by lindsacl at 9:00 pm (EST) on Dec 19, 2008

Jane, I agree that it is lovely how books draw people together. I'm not an extroverted socialite by any means, so it's wonderful for me to be meeting others from all over the world, who share similar interests and are so pleasant to chat with.

Nicole

P.S. Thank you - that's my beautiful baby girl, although she's much bigger now! I think your picture is darling, as well. Is that one of your babies?

posted by nmhale at 4:22 pm (EST) on Nov 30, 2008

Hi Jane,

Thanks for your comment on my dog. His name is Billy and he's a Jack Russell x Staffie. Not the best combination in the world but I adore him and although he can be a bit grumpy with other dogs (especially Staffie's) he's wonderful with people and horses. My son takes him out at the weekends sometimes to play football with him and his mates and my daughter takes him with her when she goes out riding. He's the best £60 I ever spent.

Do you enjoy knitting, I've been doing it for years, my mum taught me when I was a little girl and I love knitting books. The Beatrix Potter one I've just added was my mum's and when she died my sister ended up with it, she found it the other day when she was packing as they are moving house. I actually remember my mum and myself knitting a couple of things from it.

Tess
xxx

posted by Teresa40 at 4:56 am (EST) on Nov 25, 2008

Hi Jane,

Just to say thanks for inviting me to join the Virago group - of course I have accepted, and look forward to having a good look at it and joining in discussions.

Nicky

posted by parmaviolet at 2:48 pm (EST) on Nov 20, 2008

Thanks for the invite to the Virago Modern Classics group - a whole new list of books to get and add to my TBR list!

I like your visitor map. Dumb question though - how does it work? How can I add a red dot to your map?

posted by LisaMorr at 3:57 pm (EST) on Nov 18, 2008

World Dance Party Today at 3:00 p.m. est. (Set your world clocks)
P.S. Party to Be repeated at 8:00 p.m est for those who can't make the 3:00 time

Jane, it's my birthday and I want to celebrate. I've already got an impromptu dance party going on at the Moss-Freestate maison right now. But why stop there? Let's get the world dancing, dancing for peace, for justice, for gentleness, for love and human kindness. So here's the deal. At exactly 3:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, I'm going to put on my current favorite dance song "Life in Technicolor" from the Vida la Vida cd by Coldplay. If you have a copy of this song, at exactly 3:00 p.m. est (whatever time that is by your clock), hit the play button and dance away. If you don't have this song, turn on your favorite dance song and dance. Even if you can't stand, dance. Dance in chair, in your bed, if all you can do is wiggle your fingers, dance with them. The song is 2:29 minutes so it won't take much time. At the end, shout YAY for everything that's good in the world. Pass the message on to friends if you like. They don't have to know me; I'd just like to think of millions of people all over the world dancing at the same time for all that is good. It would be the best birthday present ever!!!

posted by urania1 at 12:33 pm (EST) on Nov 15, 2008

Hi Jane,

Thanks for your message - glad book has arrived.

I'm impressed by all your Viragos - I'll have to get some more! Top on my list at the moment are people like E.H Young, Barbara Comyns and Grace Paley.

As to the photo on my profile: for some reason I like photographing shop windows - this was the Venice effort!

Nicky

posted by parmaviolet at 12:53 pm (EST) on Nov 13, 2008

Fleurfisher,

Your border-terrier is EXACTLY like Trixie. They are the sweetest little dogs. Ours has a heart of gold.

Thanks for your suggestion. I think I will try 'Read it/Swap it' for a while and then i will have a comparision. I have a further ten books to send on Bookmooch. When i have sent those I will concentrate on receiving books for a while. Then I might feel more positive about it.

Casn I be your friend? Youtr library looks fab.

Jenny

posted by mumoftheanimals at 8:42 am (EST) on Nov 12, 2008

Hello Jane,

I just wanted to let you know that Illyrian Spring arrived safe and sound. Thank you so much for sending it! Now I have two lovely volumes from Cornwall.

I see you are reading Kristin Lavransdatter. I confess I only made it through the first book but I loved it and fully intend to pick it up when I have some long and quiet hours to devote to it.

Fondly, Maren

posted by Marensr at 9:19 pm (EST) on Nov 11, 2008

Hi Jane,

Thanks for thinking me! It's a great idea but I won't be joining in as I found a keepsake of my own, at Oxfam a few months ago! It's a great read isn't it, apart from it's memorabilia value. It looks as if your copy will have a wonderful journey!

Dee x

posted by Soupdragon at 5:20 pm (EST) on Nov 11, 2008

Thanks for visiting my library! I noticed that you're a Paullina Simons fan, too- I HIGHLY suggest you put Outlander by Diana Gabaldon on your next to read list... the writing style and character development is similar to that of Paullina Simons.

I love in your library that you use comments to help you locate the book in your collection- I think that I something I need to start doing soon!

Lisa

posted by littlebear514 at 9:57 pm (EST) on Nov 9, 2008

Hi Jane,

Thankyou you so much for the invite to the Persephone Group, I didn't know there was one.

Tess
xxx

posted by Teresa40 at 5:18 pm (EST) on Nov 8, 2008

Hi Jane,

I'm so glad you enjoyed 'The Gargoyle', it's an amazing book. Hope you enjoy 'We Have Always Lived in The Castle'. I think there should be a Persephone group on LT, I'm a huge fan of Persephone books, they are beautiful books. I have a few on my tbr pile and my dream would be to collect them all. Hopefully I will get round to putting some books on for nudging tomorrow.

Tess
xxx

posted by Teresa40 at 5:05 pm (EST) on Nov 8, 2008

Jane,

I'm so glad your enjoying 'The Gargoyle', I found it hard to put down but at the same time I didn't want it to finish. I intend to photograph some of my books this weekend and put them on Book Nudgers.

Tess

posted by Teresa40 at 4:26 am (EST) on Nov 7, 2008

Hi Jane,

Thanks for the invite to the Book Nudgers group, I never noticed the group before and it looks an excellent way of shortening my tbr pile (currently over 600 books high). I have also asked you to be a friend on my LT seeing as though we have finance in common. I love your border terrier, he looks very cheeky. By the way I noticed your currently reading 'The Gargoyle', I finished this last month and was blown away by it, it's definately one of the best books I've read in a while.

Tess
xxxx

posted by Teresa40 at 7:03 am (EST) on Nov 6, 2008

Hello Jane,

Thank you for your kind comment. I am well into Oscar and Lucinda and, of course, in safe hands with Peter Carey (True History was an incredible achievement). The gambling theme is well established and Oscar is just leaving for Australia on the toss of a coin. My guess is that the two protagonists will meet up soon!

By the way take a look at my new tbr pile; I've plonked twenty different books on it so that it isn't a stale choice.

Now come on, looking at your favorite authors I thought it was supposed to be men who were accused of not reading women authors - not the other way round. You've only listed one man - George Elliot (hah!) - mind you that Wilkie Collins has got one hell of a beard for a lady.

Happy reading, Kevin.

posted by dylanwolf at 1:53 pm (EST) on Nov 5, 2008

Hi Jane,

I see you recently added 'We Have Always Lived in the Castle] by Shirley Jackson. I read this last year and it is a wonderful book, very dark and mysterious. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Tess

posted by Teresa40 at 7:05 am (EST) on Nov 5, 2008

Hello, Jane. Welcome to book nudgers (gosh a fellow brit at last!). Have fun nudging or being nudged and, if you enjoy it, invite your LT friends to join too.
Great to see that you've got The Road Home as a Book of the Year - I really like Rose Tremain and hope to be reading it soon!
Yours Kevin (dylanwolf)

posted by dylanwolf at 6:02 am (EST) on Nov 2, 2008

You'll be pleased to know the travelling has got worse and the book reading longer. I'm still trying to find my way round this site.

posted by edoc at 11:53 am (EST) on Oct 15, 2008