Member: Teresa40

I love the new boards, too, Tess. I wasn't ever happy being part of a newspaper scheme so am very pleased to be back with the Book People.

posted by kehs at 2:33 pm (EST) on Sep 30, 2009

Aw thank you! That's lovely! Sam xx

posted by SmithSJ01 at 5:47 am (EST) on Jun 17, 2009

That'd be lovely Tess but don't feel obliged or anything!!

posted by SmithSJ01 at 4:17 am (EST) on Jun 16, 2009

Just been looking at 'Italian Folktales' by Calvino - looks interesting! Let me know what it's like. Sam x

posted by SmithSJ01 at 12:36 pm (EST) on Jun 12, 2009

Hi Tess, that's great. Emma is a movie I've seen but not a book I've read. Thanks
Michelle

posted by rosie_m at 9:23 am (EST) on Jan 2, 2009

Hi Tess,
I challenge you to read The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova. I have this to read too!!
Michelle -x-

posted by rosie_m at 5:50 am (EST) on Jan 2, 2009

Hallo there,
Lovely to 'meet' you! I think I have a way to go before I get as many books in my library as you do. Unfortunately the years and several house moves have lead to a 'cull' some time ago but I am now working my way back up!
I did notice your library before and added it as an 'interesting' one. I noticed our similar taste, especially the variety in sci-fi, classics and the Coelho books which I have enjoyed.
I haven't got around to reading the JG Ballard books yet though.

Lovely dog by the way!
:)

posted by flowerbee at 4:29 pm (EST) on Jan 1, 2009

Certainly do approve - thank you!

As you've chosen one of your favourites, I'll do the same. Not only one of my all-time favourite authors, but what I regard as possibly his best book:

A Month In The Country, by J.L.Carr

If you like it even half as much as did, you will love it. Hope so!

posted by Willoyd at 7:05 pm (EST) on Dec 13, 2008

That's a great challenge Tess - will let you know when I get to it (got to finish the 2008 challenge first!).

I had so much trouble deciding on a book for you - there are so many that I think you will like; however, I eventually decided on 'Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistlestop Cafe' by Fannie Flagg, who is one of your listed favourite authors and a book I very much enjoyed at the time.

posted by Saluk at 6:29 am (EST) on Dec 13, 2008

Thanks for challenging me to read a classic, they do tend to get neglected on my bookshelf, loved Terese Raquin by him years ago. liz xx

posted by seanat at 6:21 am (EST) on Dec 10, 2008

Hi Tess
I'd like to challenge you to read When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr, as I've been umming and ahhing about whether to get this book, it's a great title too, liz x (seanat)

posted by seanat at 6:10 am (EST) on Dec 10, 2008

Thanks,Tess. Another book I have been meaning to read for a while.

posted by CarolineCC at 1:56 pm (EST) on Dec 7, 2008

Hi Tess,
I challenge you to read The Observations by Jane Harris. I really enjoyed this so hope you do too!

Becky x

posted by Becky1234 at 9:41 am (EST) on Dec 7, 2008

Hi Tess.
For the 2009 Librarything challenge I would like you to read Fup by Jim Dodge. I read this a couple of years ago and would love to re-read it. Don't forget to give me a shout.
Caroline xx

posted by CarolineCC at 12:25 pm (EST) on Dec 6, 2008

Thanks for your challenge Tess. I guessed you might also choose a Persephone book!

I'm looking forward to it, and to reading it with you.

Nicola x

posted by nicx27 at 10:00 am (EST) on Dec 5, 2008

Tess, I know exactly what I want to challenge you to read - it's Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day by Winifred Watson. Absolutely charming book - I hope you enjoy it.

Nicola

posted by nicx27 at 3:05 pm (EST) on Dec 3, 2008

Hi Tess,
Can I challenge you to read 'Cider House Rules' by John Irving. I have this on my tbr pile so I'll try to read it as well,
love Shona

posted by arkgirl1 at 6:03 am (EST) on Dec 3, 2008

Thanks for the challenge, good choice!
My challenge for you is The Last Town on Earth = Thomas Mullen, I liked it lots

posted by louiseog at 2:19 pm (EST) on Dec 2, 2008

Tess - thank you, thank you for choosing The Gift of Rain. I so nearly chose it for you! I will very much look forward to reading it - ailie

posted by silvercowrie at 11:38 am (EST) on Dec 2, 2008

Hi Tess

Thanks for my challenge - The Beach by Alex Garland. I'm looking forward to reading it!

My challenge to you is for you to read The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende. It's one I haven't read either, so am looking forward to comparing notes!

Michaela

posted by Fluffyblue at 10:50 am (EST) on Dec 2, 2008

hello Tess. Great choice! I only bought this a month or so ago (last time we met in York) and it has been sitting on my shelves since then looking sooo inviting!

I would like to choose The Wild Palms by William Faulkner for your challenge. It is a book my brother recommended I try, and I will aim to read it as well.

posted by hashford at 12:04 pm (EST) on Dec 1, 2008

Thanks for your choice for the challenge Tess - I have meant to get around to reading this one for a long time!
xxx

posted by Book_Junkie at 6:09 pm (EST) on Nov 30, 2008

Hi Tess - my 2009 challenge to you is to read Touching The Void by Joe Simpson. I hope you enjoy it.

posted by silvercowrie at 5:39 pm (EST) on Nov 30, 2008

Hi Tess, I am challenging you to read Aberystwyth Mon Amour, by Malcolm Pryce. I read it this year and really enjoyed it, so I hope you do too!

Ruth
xx

posted by Book_Junkie at 2:47 pm (EST) on Nov 30, 2008

Hi Tess, sorry about that, have worked out now how to show the ratings. My revised challenge in Moonfleet by John Meade Falkner.

posted by BethanyG at 10:27 am (EST) on Nov 30, 2008

Hi Tess, I challenge you to read for 2009 The Secret of Crickley Hall by James Herbert.

posted by BethanyG at 8:13 am (EST) on Nov 30, 2008

Thanks Tess, I first read this about 20 years ago and have always wanted to read it again which is why it's listed on here.

posted by BethanyG at 7:55 am (EST) on Nov 30, 2008

I have, if I remember rightly isn't this a book of stories? Or have I got the wrong one?

posted by SmithSJ01 at 7:41 am (EST) on Nov 30, 2008

We were posting at the exact same time lol!

posted by SmithSJ01 at 7:35 am (EST) on Nov 30, 2008

Tess I'm impatient lol. If you haven't read 'Angels and Insects' by A.S. Byatt, would you read this one? I'll read it with you. Sam xx

posted by SmithSJ01 at 7:35 am (EST) on Nov 30, 2008

Do you have an 'unread' tag? I'm not sure which tag to use to choose your book.

posted by SmithSJ01 at 7:16 am (EST) on Nov 30, 2008

Thanks for your librarything challenge, Tess. I'm challenging you to read Doomsday Book by Connie Willis. It's on my TBR pile, so will be interested to see what you think of it!

posted by VanessaCW at 7:15 am (EST) on Nov 30, 2008

Tess - you are quicker than me!!!! And I thought I was the excited one lol! Great challenge choice, thank you. I have a feeling I'm going to get some meaty choices (hopefully there'll be one or two gentle ones in there). The challenge helps me reads one I might have been a bit 'scared' to read. And by all means definitely join in, it helped when Amber and Hash joined me when I was reading their choices. Sam x

posted by SmithSJ01 at 6:57 am (EST) on Nov 30, 2008

I landed here because I spotted a knitting book and I find myself smitten with your dog. Is he/she a Jack Russell? Briar loves them - and so does her tame human!

Jane

posted by FleurFisher at 3:08 pm (EST) on Nov 24, 2008

Thank you - this one sure does!

posted by Booksloth at 3:15 pm (EST) on Nov 22, 2008

Sorry - that should have said 266.

posted by Booksloth at 1:15 pm (EST) on Nov 22, 2008

Chaos - I like that! Skeelo is (modern) Greek for 'dog'. We love Greece and all things Greek so it seemed a natural choice. I've posted photos of him on this thread (http://www.librarything.com/topic/29257) at nos. 75,76 and 226 and I freely admit to being utterly besotted!

posted by Booksloth at 1:13 pm (EST) on Nov 22, 2008

And I love Staffies too! (Nothing against JRs, just a rather special soft spot for Staffies.) Skeelo always seems to get on very well with them too. And at 6 years old now he's very nearly a contemporary of Billy's. I'm sure they'd be great friends!

posted by Booksloth at 1:00 pm (EST) on Nov 22, 2008

Oh, and you have to tell me about your dog too. Mine (Skeelo - beautiful black lab) sends 'friendship' invite.

posted by Booksloth at 11:46 am (EST) on Nov 22, 2008

So now I have to ask - do you have a 'partner' or any kind of housemate who either loves or hates all your books? I am 'blessed' with a non-reading husband who simply cannot understand why anyone needs more than three books. Out of some show of consideration to him I have to try and keep the numbers down a bit (it's a small house) and that drives me crazy - having to pick out books to sell or give away every time the shelves start overflowing. Luckily our daughter is living back with us temporarily so I can keep pretending all the extra books belong to her, but she won't be here forever and then I'm going to be forced into another clear-out. How do you manage?

posted by Booksloth at 11:44 am (EST) on Nov 22, 2008

Wow! 600! That makes me feel soooo much better! My own is around 150-200 and I've just realised that I'm going to have to take a whole year off buying anything if I'm ever going to read them all. I don't know how things got so out of hand, because I really DO buy books to read, not just to display. At 600 I imagine you get to a point where you don't worry any more? Or certainly where you don't sleep. I keep hoping for some kind of siege where I'm forced to stay in for weeks on end and do nothing but read, yet can't get to the computer to order more books. It's the only way this is going to work out for me.

posted by Booksloth at 7:11 am (EST) on Nov 22, 2008

Oooh! And I see you're another Michel Faber fan! And any friend of Faber's . . . . etc

posted by Booksloth at 7:46 am (EST) on Nov 21, 2008

Hi there! I've been meaning to get a good look at your library for a while now as you always come at or near the top of my 'shared books' list. I see you have recently added The Life That I Have by Leo Marks and I just wondered whether you have ever read Between Silk and Cyanide by the same author? Probably like most people, I came to him through a love of 84 Charing Cross Road and BSAC is a wonderful book all about his days of working at Bletchley Park. I can highly recommend it! I also see you have Shantaram - the book I'm burbling incessantly about to anyone who will listen at the moment. I'm part-way through it right now and I'm completely engrossed and hanging onto every word. Just wondered whether you have enjoyed it too? Finally, I see you are another Brit. We are few and far between on here so I do try to say Hi whenever I spot another one. Happy reading!

posted by Booksloth at 7:45 am (EST) on Nov 21, 2008

P.S. I see Mitch Albom is one of your favorite authors. I grew up in on him and his columns in the Detroit Free Press (Michigan) and then fell in love with his books. He is considered one of the best sports writers of all time, but I think his literary writing is very good too.

posted by jhedlund at 12:30 am (EST) on Nov 12, 2008

Hi Teresa,

I saw that you are reading The Almost Moon. I'd be very interested to know what you think after you've finished. I reviewed the book earlier this year (don't read if you don't want to be influenced in your continued reading). Anyway, I also have two kids - a boy and a girl. No pets as of yet, but soon! I'm definitely going to peruse your library, as it seems we have common tastes.

posted by jhedlund at 12:29 am (EST) on Nov 12, 2008

Hello again,

I have finished "The Gargoyle" and loved it. I was worried that the end might disappoint but no!

Now setting off on my top 2 nudged books - "Ella Minnow Pea, which I see you have too, is both charming and clever. Then I set off on your nudge "We Have Always Lived In The Castle."

And I see you have added "Little Boy Lost", which I thought was lovely, if a touch sentimental. The conclusion is unexpected but perfect. Did you know, I wonder, that there is a Persephone group on LibraryThing ... ?

Jane

p.s. I'm looking forward to seeing your pile of books for nudging!

posted by FleurFisher at 4:13 pm (EST) on Nov 8, 2008

Hello Teresa,

"We Have Always Lived In The Castle" is one of those books I never came across(the downside of living in a rural area) but I kept seeing on LibraryThing.So I ordered up a copy and now it is in my hands I am so glad I did. It looks wonderful and it's lovely to have another positive report.

Do come and join the Book Nudgers and move it up my TBR pile!

I have been admiring your pug book - my border terrier has a very cute pug friend!

Jane

p.s. Before today I never met another finance person on LibraryThing but now you are my second - I am an accountant.

posted by FleurFisher at 9:41 am (EST) on Nov 5, 2008

Hi Teresa,

Just saw on a post that you're reading Astrid and Veronika and got very excited because I read it earlier this year and found it to be very special. Hope you do, too!

posted by akeela at 8:19 am (EST) on Nov 2, 2008

Hi Tess,

It would be great if you get a chance to read The Magic Lands :) I look forward to talking to you about the story!

posted by MarkJH at 10:23 am (EST) on Oct 26, 2008

thanks Teresa40 for your nice words about my Chow Chows :-)
Anita

posted by FAMeulstee at 6:37 pm (EST) on Sep 12, 2008

i saw your comment that you are about to read "the red tent" and i just wanted to say that you are in for a real treat. that is one of my favorite books ever! i also added you to my interesting libraries since we have 245 books in common and i thought your kitty cat was cute :)

posted by amanaceerdh at 2:10 pm (EST) on Jun 30, 2008

Hi Tess, just catching up on my library thing! :)

posted by rosie_m at 1:37 pm (EST) on Jun 16, 2008

Hi Tess,

I challenge you to read The Almost Moon by Alice Sebold because it's one I'd like to read myself. Reading by proxy!

Vicky

posted by vick_stitch at 1:37 pm (EST) on May 12, 2008

Hi Tess,

Great choice. I bought it quite recently and it looks good.

I'm challenging you to read The Lizard Cage by Karen Connelly. Along with The Road, this was far and away the best book I read last year. It looks like you rated The Road as much as me and so I will be interested to see what you think of this. I hope it is ok.

posted by silvercowrie at 7:27 am (EST) on Apr 11, 2008

Hi Tess, I challenge you to read Blind Assassin by Margaret Atwood. She's one of my favourite authors and I loved this book.

posted by VanessaCW at 9:26 am (EST) on Apr 6, 2008

Just saying hello, as we share some books! :)

posted by michelle_bcf at 9:29 am (EST) on Apr 4, 2008

Hi,
My challenge for you is The crimosn petal and the White. Quite lengthy but really enjoyable ( in my eyes anyway).

Cheryl

posted by crispychez at 6:21 am (EST) on Apr 2, 2008

Hi Tess, I challenge you to read Birds Without Wings by Louis de Bernieres. I enjoyed reading this!! I hope you enjoy it.

posted by Becky1234 at 3:16 pm (EST) on Mar 24, 2008

Hi Teresa,

Not a problem, you know you could have got away with reading that one as an easy read!

Alternative choice The other side MArian Keyes (I know that's over 20 pages cos I have it!)

Enjoy
BL

posted by BusyLizzy at 3:09 pm (EST) on Mar 24, 2008

Hi Teresa

My challenge for you 'My sisters got a spoon up her nose' Jeremy Strong

hope that's ok!

BL

posted by BusyLizzy at 10:41 am (EST) on Mar 24, 2008

Hello Tess. Thank you for chosing Rebecca for me. I have been wanting to read it anyway, and now you have given me the perfect reason to bump it to the top of the pile!

posted by hashford at 8:23 am (EST) on Mar 24, 2008

Hi Tess - I managed to find you. For the readng challenge, please can I ask you to read The End of Mr Y by Scarlett Thomas?

posted by hashford at 7:40 am (EST) on Mar 24, 2008

Thanks Tess, I like Stephen King but hardly ever read him so it will be a nice change.

posted by BethanyG at 11:36 am (EST) on Mar 23, 2008

Hi Tess, for your reading challenge I have chosen Blood Red, Snow White by Marcus Sedgwick.

posted by BethanyG at 9:34 am (EST) on Mar 23, 2008

Hi Tess, it was a difficult choice but I think perhaps 'Never Let Me Go' by Kazuo Ishiguro - what do you think?

posted by Saluk at 5:50 pm (EST) on Mar 18, 2008

Your choice was great too!

posted by louiseog at 4:13 pm (EST) on Mar 18, 2008

http://www.librarything.com/work/3677552...
I loved this one!

posted by louiseog at 1:17 pm (EST) on Mar 18, 2008

The Red Tent by Anita Diamant is my choice for you Tess; I'm choosing ones on my shelf that I fancy reading as well!!!

posted by arkgirl1 at 12:53 pm (EST) on Mar 18, 2008

Here's one I've chosen for you. I read it a few years back and found it engrossing.
http://www.librarything.com/work/3514/bo...

posted by wendywoo at 9:28 am (EST) on Mar 18, 2008

Hurrah, thanks Tess I haven't read this one :)

posted by wendywoo at 9:13 am (EST) on Mar 18, 2008

Hi Tess, I've picked One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez for you. It sounds intriguing - gypsies and a manuscript - could be something I would enjoy. However, it does have mixed reviews so I am eager to hear your thoughts on it.

posted by kehs at 6:09 am (EST) on Mar 18, 2008

Oh no, sorry Tess I have read it. I must have missed this when I rated them earlier. Sorry, you'll be getting fed up with me!

posted by wendywoo at 4:39 pm (EST) on Mar 17, 2008

Tess, for the 2008 reading challenge please would you read:-

The Way the Crow Flies - Ann-Marie MacDonald

posted by nixy1 at 4:18 pm (EST) on Mar 17, 2008

Thanks Tess, i actually looked at that one today wondering where shall i place it in the TBR pile

posted by nixy1 at 3:56 pm (EST) on Mar 17, 2008

Hi Tess, To Kill a Mockingbird is one of the few on my list so far that I have actually read. I'm going to rate all the ones I have read tonight, so if you could pick an unrated one, that would be great. Thanks :)

posted by wendywoo at 2:54 pm (EST) on Mar 17, 2008

Added! Thanks for your choice.

posted by SmithSJ01 at 2:13 pm (EST) on Mar 17, 2008

Hi Tess - thanks...I have meant to read it for some time. I have had yours and Sam's choices - nothing too scary so far!!

posted by Book_Junkie at 2:12 pm (EST) on Mar 17, 2008

Hi Tess,

Do you fancy this one for the reading challenge?
http://www.librarything.com/work/785984/...

posted by Book_Junkie at 2:07 pm (EST) on Mar 17, 2008

Hiya, will you read this http://www.librarything.com/work/856583/... for our 2008 reading challenge?

posted by SmithSJ01 at 1:25 pm (EST) on Mar 17, 2008

Hiya, I'm going to chose your book for our 'challenge' in the next few days ;-)

posted by SmithSJ01 at 5:21 pm (EST) on Mar 16, 2008