Member: KimB

For some reason I thought Canty's was unlikely to have a facebook page but you are right there is some funny stuff on there. The culture shock of moving to Canada was not to great as I married a Canadian. The weather on the other hand has taken some getting used to. Happy new year.

posted by fmgee at 2:48 pm (EST) on Dec 31, 2011

Hi Kim, Great that you joined the Australian State challenge, thanks for all the suggestions. Your profile is so informative it is wonderful, I just had to join the Patrick White Challenge. I lived in Canberra for 10 years before moving to Canada. How I miss Canty's bookshop!

posted by fmgee at 11:38 am (EST) on Dec 30, 2011

That's nice to know, Kim. I do often wonder if anybody reads them. I see you are from Oz and know Jenny. I have read alot of Australian fiction this year, as Jenny invited me to join AnzLitLovers. It has been great fun and I have read alot more books. I will keep an eye on what you are reading as well.

posted by HelenBaker at 7:21 pm (EST) on Jan 2, 2011

Hi Kim

Up until a few weeks ago i was planning on coming but too busy here as we are flying to Cairns next week for a holiday so decided to leave it this time. I would have loved to make to the BC meet up at Floriade and disappointed not to be coming now. If it wasnt such a long drive over I would have reconsidered. I look forward to knowing what books you find. BTW All Quiet on the Western Front arrived today from fushmush and I will pass on to you when I have finished reading.

Thanks for the message

Jenny

posted by jeniwren at 8:25 am (EST) on Sep 24, 2010

Hi Kim

Very interested in your ratings for recent reading. I have the Mawer and the Roth both on the tbr. I had mooched The Girls by Lansens after a freind recommended this highly but unfortunately it was lost in the mail. I see you are reading Breath by Winton. Great book although Dirt Music is still my all time favourite. Hope all is well with you. I see the Canberra Book Fair is coming up again soon and I am contemplating on getting to it this time although my shelves are so full I hardly need another book at the moment.

Jenny

posted by jeniwren at 1:10 am (EST) on Sep 8, 2010

Hi Kim

I should look more closely and realise that these are on your wishlist. I have given up on The Childrens Book after reaching halfway. Too difficult and I just dont feel compelled to pick it up so time to admit defeat. I have started a crime novel as I need a page turner that doesnt strain the brain at the moment. I am reading the first Michael Robotham 'The Suspect' and enjoying it a lot. Are you interested in joining the OZVBB which has found a new home here at Library Thing? I will send you an invite and another way of getting those Bookcrossing books around the country and guaranteed journal entries.

Jenny

posted by jeniwren at 10:01 pm (EST) on May 20, 2010

Hi Kim

I see you are adding some new books and several of those are ones I recently put on my shelf also. So are you planning on a Miles Franklin shortlist reading marathon before the winner is announced on June 22? The only one I have read is Jasper Jones so far and I have all except for The Bath Fugues as I have found Castro difficult having given up on his previous novel. Look forward to hearing what you think of the list and a deserving winner. A friend has just read Butterfly and although nicely written she feels it a bit too lightweight compared to the Miller for example.

Jenny

posted by jeniwren at 2:11 am (EST) on May 13, 2010

Hi Kim,

yes indeed I hit the bookfair on Saturday and Sunday. Saturday I had the elder of my warbands in tow and we picked carefully over the selections. On Sunday I had Alison and my younger daughter with me, we had been at the Thai Bhuddist temple beforehand to see the new year festival. I was pleasantly surprised when they announced the bag sale and rushed back to fill the bag. (My inside source had suggested that they were not going to do the bag sale anymore and the sight of punters down by the back wall with forts made of book filled shopping bags was the reason he said this was happening).

I have a good haul, they are now all catalouged on LT. I just have to shelve them and read them.

Cheers

posted by Macbeth at 10:02 am (EST) on Apr 19, 2010

Hi Kim

yes loved the exhibition but the crowds made it difficult to see the more popular works and you needed a lot of patience. We bought the timed tickets beforehand which made the wait in the queue to get in only half and hour so not too bad. I see you too have just added your companion book from the Masterpieces. I would have liked the hardcover but a bit too pricey for me.

I am so envious of your recent book haul from the fair and I will try hard to get over for the next one. We have a local fair run by Lions and I got a few good books last time that one was on. It is those obscure titles that make these such fun and as you mention the bargains are great.

Yes Trespass is the latest Tremain and passed on to me from another Lt'er and she has loved previous novels from this author and did mention the structure of this new one is unusual and she didnt 'love' it but still a good read. I dont know when I will get to the Madonna's of Leningrad but when I do I will let you know and if you havent already acquired a copy I could pass on to you. Leaving a sticky note inside with your name so I dont forget!! My copy came all the way from Dubai courtesy of Bookmooch.

Enjoy all those new books and happy reading

Jenny

posted by jeniwren at 9:54 pm (EST) on Apr 17, 2010

Hi Kim

Did you go to the Lifeline Book fair on this weekend? We went over to Canberra yesterday to the National Gallery for the French masterpieces and it wasnt until I was reading the Canberra Times this morning that I read that it was on again this weekend.

How are you enjoying The Shadow of the Wind? I have had that one on my tbr for ages.

Jenny XX

posted by jeniwren at 7:49 pm (EST) on Apr 17, 2010

Hi Kim

Well I am still reading Wolf Hall and less than one hundred pages to go now! I will be glad to finally finish and I think this will be placed in the large tome category for my challenge of 2010. It has been a hard slog and I have been reading about 20 pages per day which is enough. Looking up I can see you have given 3 1/2 stars and not sure if I will be as generous. I am also about to start The Childrens Book and your comments are very welcome.

Jenny

posted by jeniwren at 10:01 pm (EST) on Mar 11, 2010

Hi Kim,

I wondered whether the doctor actually murdered Caroline. Perhaps when she called "You!" it was the flesh and blood doctor, who had let himself in with the keys he had kept. Not that he realised he'd done it. Or perhaps he was, as you said, the unreliable narrator.

I also thought it might have been his energy that caused the strange activity, and even that there might have been a connection with his mother and the death of the first child, Susan. But then again, I thought that the reason the book didn't quite work was that the the balance between rational causes and supernatural causes wasn't fine enough. The logical reasons for the family's decline weren't good enough - the decline of aristocratic families because of taxes and the Labour Party! I'm not keen on supernatural causes.

Enjoyed reading it though.
Pam

posted by pamelad at 5:21 am (EST) on Jan 6, 2010

Hi Kim

Christmas wishes and happy holidays to you. 2010 looks to be a great year of reading so far. My online bookgroup selects our schedule a year in advance so it is fun sourcing the books and knowing what is ahead.
Jan_Monkey Grip by Helen Garner
Feb_The Boat by Nam Lee
Mar_The World Beneath by Kate Kennedy
April_Wanting by Richard Flanagan
May_The Childrens Book by AS Byatt
June_The Book Is Dead(Long Live the Book) by Sherman Young (NF)
July_Novel About My Wife by Emily Perkins
Aug_Jasper Jones by Craig Silvey
Sep_Good To A Fault by Marina Endicott
Oct_Lovesong by Alex Miller
Nov_Miles Franklin Winner (TBA)
Dec_ The Women In Black by Madeleine St John
Jan 11_Merry Go Round the Sea by Randolph Stow

I have joined the 1010 Challenge also but have modified it a bit to be achievable reading books in 10 categories starting with 1 in the first and graduating up to ten in the final category. I thought it might be fun and a good way to read a lot of the books that I have on my shelf and try to limit my book purchases in the coming year......LOL we shall see!! I see you are in there too so I will be watching your progress with interest.

Cheers
Jenny

posted by jeniwren at 2:39 am (EST) on Dec 30, 2009

Hi Kim

Thought I would drop by for a virtual visit and see what books you have been adding to your library. I have recently bought The Little Stranger by Sarah Waters too and the Booker was announced this week with the winner being Hilary Mantel for Wolf Hall. I have ordered a copy from the Book Depository and a nice hardcover for less cost than what I could buy a paperback here in Australia. I have both A Case of Exploding Mangoes and The Passsion on my tbr so I am pleased to see your ratings.

Are you getting lots of rain in Canberra? We have had some good rain this week and very needed and grateful for every drop. Very cold here also and perfect weather for curling up with a good book. I am currently reading Sophies Choice by William Styron and this would be one of the best books I have EVER read.

~Jenny~

posted by jeniwren at 6:36 am (EST) on Oct 9, 2009

Hiya Kim,

I managed a breif flit to Lifeline yesterday and picked up a couple of interesting histories. I'm hoping to get out there again today around 1 ish.

I hope you find "Wrinkle in Time" - I remember it being on the Scholatic Book Club list when I was in primary school (many many years ago). I have been scanning the wishlists of my LT freinds and interesting libraries to see if I have hold of any of the books they want/need in my box of double ups (mostly histfic) and that is how I found out you were after "Wrinkle in Time".

Cheers
David

posted by Macbeth at 8:23 pm (EST) on Sep 25, 2009

Yes, I am Secretariat on bookcrossing.

I'm so glad you liked Blood of Flowers. I really enjoyed it and thought it was such an unusual story it deserved to be sent on a ray.

I've added you to my friends list. I love the groups here and belong to several, including two bookcrossing groups.

BTW, mostly the books I have here are only those I've read since I started with LT. If you need to see my entire library it's all on bookcrossing.

Enjoy.

posted by whymaggiemay at 1:06 pm (EST) on Aug 12, 2009

Our upstairs is other people's downstairs. Good to see you.
Amanda XXXXXX

posted by amandameale at 8:17 am (EST) on Aug 8, 2009

Enjoy TYPU! And absolutely no hurry, it's no fun reading if you're pressured.

Have a great weekend!

posted by wookiebender at 2:21 am (EST) on Aug 7, 2009

Hi Kim, thanks for your comment, don't go giving the "starki" tag to every tom dick and harry though. I have been using it as my internet handle for a long time now, and like that it is generally free for new services (Mark Wahlberg got Markymark long ago, this is the German version). hmmm - to your question. not really keeping up with the folios since I moved to Australia in 2007, I did particularly like the myths and explorers series though, they're not the cheapest but have a pleasing glittery uniformity on the shelf. To be honest these days I'd rather make a go of it on ebay than cough up at Folio. There are a few sellers who specialise in Folio, though occasionally I had the feeling they were passing on seconds. Good luck

posted by starkimarki at 8:01 pm (EST) on Aug 2, 2009

Very clear, Thank you! Yes, the Eric Whatever picture was the problem, and you said in that post that you had been reading too many "girly books," I think, so I was completely bumfuzzled. Now I'm giggling at myself - and noting how pretty you are - and recalling that I don't have the nerve to put a picture of myself up. I use the avatar that a friend made for me years ago.
Is the Eric person in his 40's? Lev is handsome, but I picture him as dark and rather thin, maybe Steve McQueen with a dye job. No ----- Can't do it. Anyhow, Happy Reading!
Peggy

posted by LizzieD at 10:17 am (EST) on Jul 31, 2009

Hi Kim

I probably won't bookring TYPU, because it is a physically fairly big book. And I don't want the hassle - at the moment I'm just sending out on rays anything I don't want to keep from the "1001" list: if it gets lost, no harm done, no stress. (Although I'm currently hoarding for the Oz VBB!)

I'll get it in the post in the next week or so, probably. I haven't weighed it, I'm hoping it comes in under 500g. ("The Fern Tattoo" came in *just* under 500g, but when they weighed it at the Post Office to confirm my kitchen scales were accurate, they chucked a pre-paid satchel on as well and together they came in well over 500g! D'oh! So now I've got to bundle that one up and have yet another trip to the PO.)

I just can't believe we hadn't gotten around to doing the "friend" thing here, we keep on nattering all the time on various groups!

No hurry for "The Women in Black", although I am looking forward to it. But Mt TBR is shockingly tall. Not helped by "The Little Stranger" being on sale at the local bookshop today (the bastards).

cheers!

posted by wookiebender at 12:25 am (EST) on Jul 29, 2009

Hi Kim

I have now finished "The Yiddish Policemen's Union" and shall pop it in the post to you sometime soonish. (Am kicking myself for not thinking it through and sending it along with "Silas Marner"! Oh well. Efficiency is not my strong suit this week, obviously.)

Same address?

I'm not sure if I'll register it on bookcrossing or not. I do want it back (it was an excellent read!), and to me registering a book on bookcrossing does imply that one day I'll be releasing it into the world, which I'm not sure I want to do with this book. But then again, I'd be perfectly happy if you wanted to pass it to another bookcrosser or two before it comes home to me, in which case, a bookcrossing label would help locate it. :)

Oh, decisions, decisions.

cheers!
wookiebender/tqd

posted by wookiebender at 10:32 pm (EST) on Jul 28, 2009

"Lizzie I hope you don't one day regret that you didn't choose The Healthy LIver and Bowel Book. LOL"

I devoutly hope that I'll never have a need for *THL&BB*!!!

We have some wonderful books in common, and I absolutely encourage you to read Music and Silence or anything else by Rose Tremain. The Road Home is my favorite book of the decade, hands down. In fact, on the strength of those two (and The Colour which I'm reading right now), I'm buying up every RT novel that I can get my hands on.) Meanwhile, Paradise, The Triple Mirror of the Self and Endurance all appeal to me - but I CANNOT BUY ANY MORE BOOKS RIGHT NOW!!!!!!
Well-met,
Peggy

posted by LizzieD at 7:50 pm (EST) on Jul 27, 2009

Thank you for participating in my thread. I am looking forward to seeing you there again soon.

posted by callmejacx at 9:55 pm (EST) on Jul 26, 2009

Hello again...
I enjoyed The Secret River, and Grenville's writing is outstanding! There was a very memorable passage about a man never knowing what was in him until the situation arose to bring it out of him. Must have been fascinating to read some of your own ancestral history in this book!

We have many books in common this year. I just picked up Bel Canto to take on holidays with me. Fugitive pieces, I started years ago, and sadly didn't finish. May try again at some point. Been seeing much buzz about Small Island so that will be added to the growing list, as well as Half of A Yellow Sun.

Way too many great books, and not enough time!

posted by Louanne at 8:19 am (EST) on Jul 21, 2009

I have just this moment finished reading 'Italian Shoes' by Henning Mankell so now I will get back to 'Half of A Yellow Sun'. Glad to hear you enjoyed ' Small Island'. 'The Colour' was one I read several years ago with my bookgroup and I cant remember too much about it now......too long ago and too many books since then LOL

I have only read one Steven Carroll (The Time We have Taken) and I didnt like it much. However it is the final in a trilogy of books so that may be in part the reason that it did not appeal . The Lost Life is his new novel and another chosen for my bookgroup so I shall see how it goes and let you know.

How is the weather in Canberra? Quite bleak and cold here today.

Jenny

posted by jeniwren at 1:56 am (EST) on Jul 14, 2009

I've now just finished 'The Tazyrik Year'. What a strangely compelling book. I definitely need some time to absorb. It really does create a world of its own. Thank you so much for sharing it with me. Alison

posted by finebalance at 4:16 pm (EST) on Jul 7, 2009

Hi Kim,

Forgive me if you get this twice - I think I lost the last copy of this when I closed a browser tab.

Yes it's me. I signed on not long after I joined bookcrossin when you suggested it.

:-)
joy

posted by wodfest at 3:47 am (EST) on Jul 4, 2009

Hi Kim,

Funny you mention Half of a Yellow Sun - I am halfway through it now. It hadn't clicked that it was a 1001 book as well. (I see it is on the "new" list). It is wonderful so far. I read The Lost Dog last year. I thought it was ok, but didn't get the literary references either :) And I also read Small Island which I thought was just beautiful. I'll look forward to seeing what you are reading this month.

Judy

posted by judylou at 11:20 pm (EST) on Jul 3, 2009

Hi Kim, nice to meet you. It's much easier to buy the VMC's than find the time to read them all.

posted by Jodyreadseverything at 12:29 pm (EST) on Jul 1, 2009

Hi Kim

Thanks for calling by - some very rude friends say my Hunter boy is a walking furry coffee Table - I like big boned :)

Sally

posted by sally906 at 6:59 am (EST) on Jun 29, 2009

Hiya Kim,

appreciate your thoughts - I picked up some double ups :) that were either in better nick than my old copies or that I could pass on to other wargamers.

The only new one I bought for me was "The Gladiators" - which I then started to read when my daughter was swimming. Just over halfway through today :)

Cheers

posted by Macbeth at 8:06 am (EST) on Jun 27, 2009

Hiya Kim,

just making sure that you knew about the Lifeline Mini Bookfair at the Erindale Vikings Club Auditorium this weekend (27/28th June).

Spent the morning there and picked up a few books, but it was my daughter that really went berserk :)

Cheers

posted by Macbeth at 12:52 am (EST) on Jun 27, 2009

Hi Kim

Just checking your progress with The Pages and I see your rating above. Not the best of the bunch I agree and you must read both Ice and Wanting as they are both very good. I have just picked up a new author and enjoying it so far. Italian Shoes by Henning Mankell which is a stand alone novel and not part of the Kurt Wallander series for which he is better known.
I noticed you are considering Small Island. That is one of my favourites and you are in for a treat there.
Have a lovely weekend and hope you are keeping warm. Very chilly here in the mornings at the moment.

Jenny

posted by jeniwren at 3:24 am (EST) on Jun 26, 2009

Hi Kim

I have read all the shortlist and I am happy for Tim Winton although my pick would have been Wanting by Richard Flanagan or Ice by Louis Nowra. The Pages is good too so enjoy that one. I am just extremely grateful the judges didnt give the prize to The Slap as I would have thrown up for sure LOL
I just finished reading The Collector by John Fowles and that was a very unsettling novel but riveting nonetheless . Now reading Chimamanda =)

Jenny

posted by jeniwren at 6:40 pm (EST) on Jun 19, 2009

Hi Kim

Yes I found that picture and thought....... oh this is so me although I have several more stacks that could be added to that picture LOL I read a bit more of Embers this afternoon whilst taking in some Vitamin D when the sun finally came out for about one hour. The story is a little strange but I am enjoying the language which is sort of lyrical. As you say it is only a small book so should have it on its way again very soon. I must go to BC and see who is next or is it due back to you?

How are you enjoying The White Tiger? We read and discussed recently with my face to face bookgroup and everyone liked it. I have just finished Ice by Louis Nowra and pleased to have completed the shortlist for the MF. I think it will be a difficult choice for the judges. I see you are also considering Patrick White. I have the Twyborn Affair on my shelf and I know Amanda loved this one recently. I read The Tree of Man a few years back and I found that one challenging.

Thanks for stopping by and it is always exciting to see a new comment waiting on my page!

Jenny

posted by jeniwren at 4:23 am (EST) on Jun 6, 2009

Hi Kim

Thanks for stopping by. I see you're reading the first Adelia Aguilar mystery. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

Sarah

posted by ariadne02 at 8:42 am (EST) on Jun 3, 2009

Thanks Kim I will check it out!
Kara

posted by curlysue at 12:13 pm (EST) on Jun 2, 2009

Kim

just wondering, this may sound dumb but what is the booker short-list?

Kara

posted by curlysue at 3:43 pm (EST) on Jun 1, 2009

Hi Kim

Just passing by. I see your in the Mistress of the Art of Death reading group. So am I. First I need to finish up Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (this weekend) Looking forward to reading "Mistress"

Well, see you in the group!! Happy Reading :)

kara

posted by curlysue at 1:46 pm (EST) on May 31, 2009

Kim,

I'm flattered you've selected my library as interesting. A lot of it is virtual, especially those tagged TBR. They are selected from all kinds of LT posts. I bet I spend more time on LT than reading! So do check out "my" library periodically. Also, I'll try to tag these with additional, more specific tags.

Steve

posted by Sandydog1 at 11:54 am (EST) on May 31, 2009

Thank you! Feel free to pinch away ny time you fel like it!

posted by Booksloth at 7:08 am (EST) on May 27, 2009

Hello Kim,

Thanks for dropping by.

I am sure the quote idea did not originate with me. 'There is nothing new under the sun.'
So feel free to use it.

Look forward to your comments on Mistress of the Art of Death in The Highly Rated Book Group.

~ TT

posted by TheTortoise at 4:59 am (EST) on May 26, 2009

Hi Kim

I am very impressed with your Bookcrossing page. I am *jeniwren* over at BC and could I join in for the ring you are hosting for The Road Home by Rose Tremain?

Amanda Meale is a good friend and she has sent me some wonderful books. Very generous and thoughtful.

Chimamanda is delightful and loved her comments about Barack and Michelle Obama. I do have a copy of her book on my shelf. I joined http://www.bookmooch.com/m/ a few yearrs ago and my tbr is now massive.

Now it is time to get offline and do some chores!
Enjoy your day =)

Jenny

posted by jeniwren at 8:46 pm (EST) on May 25, 2009

Thanks re the book fair and I am putting that date in my diary and will definitely get there. I cant think of anything else that I would rather do than that of browsing thousands of books. LOL

Anyway must go as The Bookshow on Radio National is about to start. She is speaking to the author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (Half of a Yellow Sun) which I have on my tbr.

BTW how is your current read? I have not read this one.

Jenny

posted by jeniwren at 8:03 pm (EST) on May 25, 2009

Hi Kimb

Thanks for the offer but I have actually set myself the challenge to have all the shortlist read before the announcement this year. I am on track and have only to read Ice By Louis Nowra. The only one I havent liked so far is The Slap although I read it for my two bookgroups and it generated one of the best discussions we have had and very controversial. I would like to see Wanting win. How many have you read so far? Any thoughts on who you would like to win?

It is certainly a small world as DrCris is sending me a book from the OZVBB at Bookcrossing. I noticed a link to the Canberra LifeLine Bookfair. Is this a yearly event? I would love to go to that and I am only 3 hours drive from Canberra on the far south coast near Pambula.

Jenny

posted by jeniwren at 8:50 am (EST) on May 25, 2009

Hi KimB

Good to see another Canberran on LibraryThing. Looks like we share some interests.

posted by gimboid13 at 9:29 am (EST) on May 6, 2009

I'm rather new to the world of historical fiction. It's turning out to be my favorite genre, and you have some very interesting titles that caught my eye.
:)

posted by MDLady at 9:28 pm (EST) on Mar 31, 2009

Hiya Kim,

things were looking bleak this weekend. The volume of work leading up to Friday and the ACT Little Athletics Carnival on Sat/Sun made it look like I wouldn't get to the bookfair :(

Ashleigh (my elder warband) did well at althletics (silver in shotput), and come Sunday we finished her events by 1:00 and were out the gate just after 12:00. We had lunch at Brand Depot then I dropped the women in my life (Alison (wife), Ashleigh (9 - athlete) and Monique (7 - figure skater) off at Lollipop's Playland and had a breif stint at the bookfair - Woo Hoo.

I picked up a few histories and Historical Fiction. The big find was Rabshakeh a fictional account of Saul. What can I say - I saw this on the shelves when it was first published but didn't buy it then (early 90s). Never saw it again, forgot the title and just had that nagging memory of a book about Saul that I'd like to have - I got the whole bag for $8 so very happy.

Hope all is well with you

Cheers

posted by Macbeth at 7:08 pm (EST) on Mar 22, 2009

I saw that you were readin I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. It was recently featured on the Diane Rehm Show. She usually has fairly good discussions of books. You can find the link
here if you're interested.

posted by callen610 at 8:32 am (EST) on Mar 21, 2009

Thanks for adding BannedBooksLibrary to your Interesting Libraries. Happy Reading!

posted by PhoenixTerran at 11:16 pm (EST) on Feb 4, 2009

Hiya Kim,

I just saw you gave Diving Bell and the Butterfly 4 stars. I'm so glad you liked it! I thought his story was absolutely amazing.

Laura

posted by lauralkeet at 8:59 pm (EST) on Aug 13, 2008

Hi Kim,

I did pick up some choice Historical Fiction on Friday (check out my new entries for a list) then went back on the Sunday with the whole family in tow. When I arrived (1:30) they were already doing the half price thing. Then when I had filled the green bag and was about to sort through what might be culled they called the $10 a bag sale announcement. I rushed back to the HisFic and piled in some more, some were double ups of what I already had but in better condition, others were faves that I am hoping to sell to the wargamers.

Alison and the girls also filled up a bagful with some very interesting pieces. Ashliegh (my 8 year old) found a book called "Nine True Dolphin Stories" that I can remember my brother buying through the scholastic book club (or whatever it was called back then) in the 70s.

Speaking of nostalgia - have you seen the junk/antique/bookshop opposite Cantys in Fyswick. It is called "Cobwebs" and much of it is filled with old books, unsorted. It was there I found "The Paul Hamlyn Encyclopeadia for Children in Colour" - published in 1971, it was full of very vivid illustrations. I can remember pouring through this book in the 70s myself and was fascinated by the pics. The book fell apart from my constant childish use. I could still remember three picturs 30+ years later and was bugging my parents to tell me what the book was called. (Like they could remember!). When I found this near pristine copy and started to flick through I found that I could remember even more of the pictures. I am currently scanning them.

I hope all is going well

cheers
David (aka Macbeth)

posted by Macbeth at 6:42 pm (EST) on Mar 10, 2008

I'll definitely be at the bookfair on the Sunday - hopefully I can stage some visits on Saturday or better still Friday.

I'll have my elder daughter in tow and be rummaging like crazy through the Historical Fiction.

All the best

posted by Macbeth at 1:18 am (EST) on Mar 3, 2008

Lifeline bookfair in Canberra in just over 2 weeks. :)

I'm hoping to go nuts - what about you ??

cheers

posted by Macbeth at 5:24 pm (EST) on Feb 21, 2008

Cheers Kim,

and I hope that you likewise find many good books.

I've just taken a tilt at Canty's and Gaslight in Fyswick and grabbed some interesting tomes.

All the best
Macbeth

posted by Macbeth at 4:57 pm (EST) on Jan 5, 2008

Merry Xmas and Happy New Year Kim

hope your health is on the improve.

Cheers

posted by Macbeth at 8:31 pm (EST) on Jan 2, 2008

Cheers Kim from another Canberran,

I hope that you are on the road to recovery

You've probably seen that there is another book in Coleen McCullogh's Rome series "Antony and Cleopatra".

Cheers

posted by Macbeth at 9:27 pm (EST) on Oct 25, 2007

Hi
Don't worry about the bookring thing; no problem! I have The Gathering on my pile of books here anyway, sitting here waiting to be read. And thanks for the kind words about my review -- I really enjoyed that book soooo much!

posted by bcquinnsmom at 6:25 am (EST) on Oct 1, 2007

Thanks! They're baobab trees. I'd always been interested in seeing them, from the descriptions of them in African literature. I have to confess, though--they're from a safari in Disney World!

posted by cabegley at 10:32 am (EST) on Sep 7, 2007

Thank you so much for the kind words about my blog!!

posted by lauralkeet at 8:34 am (EST) on Sep 6, 2007

Hi Kim, Thanks for adding me to your 'interesting libraries' - so flattered. Now I have a couple of friends in Aussie - how cool is that?? Karen

posted by kiwidoc at 5:35 pm (EST) on Aug 6, 2007

So sorry to be so late in replying to your message, Kim - I mistakenly thought I had already answered this. No, the rain and extensive flooding we've had this summer (what summer??), isn't at all normal for the UK. Apparently the jet stream, which gives us a more temperate climate than we would otherwise have (i.e. very cold like Canada - BRRR!), has dropped lower than normal, and has been stuck right over the UK, which has brought all the torrential rain. If I've understood correctly, El Nino and La Nina are responsible for it having moved. Hopefully, next year it will have moved back to it's normal position. My garden has been like a swamp and is now full of weeds. It's been too wet to do anything up (even cutting the grass), until the last couple of days, which I'm pleased to say have been sunny and warm. :-) In the meantime, I've been enjoying my all time favourite TV show 'Prisoner Cell Block H' now it's been released onto DVD. I'm loving it!

Hope all is well with you?

posted by Litha62 at 7:08 pm (EST) on Aug 1, 2007

Hey there, glad to have you stop by my page. I've not read much Aussie fiction yet, do you have others to recommend? Have fun on LT!

posted by sagespot at 9:20 am (EST) on Jun 23, 2007

Hi Kim,

Thanks for saying hello! I haven't seen any of the First Tuesday Book Club, I'm afraid, but have heard a bit about it. Do you like it?

We've just had a Lifeline Bookfest in Brisbane, where, once again, I went a little crazy. I go in with the firm intention to just look for those five books I'm particularly after...

Cheers

Sue

posted by thewordygecko at 3:13 am (EST) on Jun 21, 2007

I have Suite Francaise on my wish list. One of the great things about LT is that someone will mention a book that I read years ago, and I will say, "Oh, I forgot about that, it was a good one." and it is nearly as pleasurable as reading it again.

posted by mydomino1978 at 12:53 pm (EST) on Jun 20, 2007

Have you read [Water for Elephants: A Novel]? I think it is my favorite book so far for the year, followed by [The time travelers wife]. So far those are the only two truly outstanding books I have found this year.

posted by mydomino1978 at 11:03 am (EST) on Jun 19, 2007

Year of wonders is on my wish list also, and I recently read March. I also read The curious Incident of the dog in the night. Can't say I liked that one so much though.
If you get to read Year of Wonders I would like to see your review.

posted by mydomino1978 at 5:17 pm (EST) on Jun 18, 2007

Hi Kim
I never finished Whitewash, partly because I had read every article on the subject before the book came out. Nasty business. I was particularly interested at the time because I had been teaching at an Aboriginal school in Brewarinna, near Bourke. My impression was that Windshuttle had not done his research properly and seemed to be looking for an easy way to be published or make some money. Is that what you thought?
Amanda

posted by amandameale at 9:06 am (EST) on Jun 15, 2007

Nice to hear from you Kim,

I am also a closet librarian - and the idea of cataloguing books in cyberspace is very appealing to me. My hubbie cannot understand it at all.

Best thing about LT is that it gives reading some validation. My books are rather overtaking the house, and unfortunately my 'To Be Read' pile is rather expansive. I have not yet started 'Sophie's Choice' as it keeps getting pushed out of the way - but it is sitting patiently waiting. I read 'The Secret River' with great enthusiasm, and think you will enjoy that one.

I miss Australasia - a former NZer transplanted who has never adjusted to the Northern Hemisphere weather.

Glad to have met you - my reading is not so inspired at present because I am trying to catch up with some of the classics that I haven't read so there is little news in that!!! Thanks for dropping me a line and keep in touch.

Cheers,

Karen

posted by kiwidoc at 10:21 am (EST) on Jun 14, 2007