Member: TrishNYC

Got your postcard today in the mail. Am now suffering, once again, from museum envy.

*Willie and I take a seat to stare at computer screen, patiently awaiting further communication*

posted by Fourpawz2 at 9:58 pm (EST) on Aug 18, 2010

Oh How I loved your post card! Vermeer is one of my favorite artists...and I love the Frick museum!

Hugs to you

posted by Whisper1 at 2:27 am (EST) on Aug 17, 2010

Aha!!! I happened on your review of Adam and Eve and got a chuckle. You got a thumb. Glad to see you still around!

posted by blackdogbooks at 7:14 pm (EST) on Jul 22, 2010

Hi there sweetie.

So good to hear from you!

Love you,
Linda

posted by Whisper1 at 9:50 pm (EST) on Jun 8, 2010

You are forgiven, Trish. Life gets in the way - no need to feel guilty...

posted by Fourpawz2 at 11:12 am (EST) on Apr 30, 2010

So great to hear from you. I sent a card to you a few days ago.

posted by Whisper1 at 10:31 pm (EST) on Apr 29, 2010

Have not heard from you in awhile. I'm getting worried. Are you ok?

Love
Linda

posted by Whisper1 at 11:10 pm (EST) on Apr 20, 2010

Oh, and I highly recommend both Solar by Ian McEwan and A Week in December by Sebastian Faulks. Reviews are posted on the books' pages.

posted by Cariola at 3:17 pm (EST) on Apr 18, 2010

Hi again Trish, I just realized that you and I have the exact same number of books read for our 75 book challenge. I am not discouraged though, I am just going to plug along and see what happens. Don't give up, either! One thing for sure, I need an eye exam and new glasses. My eyesight is failing so quickly. It is the one thing that truly makes me feel old. Happy reading! MB

posted by mmignano11 at 12:49 am (EST) on Apr 13, 2010

Yes, I still have an extra copy. I'll send it out the next time I make a jaunt to the P.O.

posted by Cariola at 7:52 am (EST) on Apr 1, 2010

Would you still like a copy of Proteus, the journal issue I co-edited? I picked up some extras last night at our speaker's lecture. Charlaine Harris--I got to introduce her. She was delightful. (Have to confess that I haven't read any of her novels--just not into mysteries of any kind.)

posted by Cariola at 6:32 pm (EST) on Mar 25, 2010

I just added Alias Grace by Atwood to my library and your name came up. You would fit in perfectly with my friends here in Utah. They recently introduced me to the beauty of Mr. Thornton. Seeing him in North and South was a great experience. I haven't yet seen North and South enough times, but my friends can do the lines by heart.

On another issue, is Blood Meridian a really good read? I've been hesitant to get into McCarthy. I've only read The Road so far.

posted by Map13 at 10:21 am (EST) on Mar 24, 2010

Dear One

Thanks for your lovely, lovely note. I do hope to meet you soon.

Love
Linda

posted by Whisper1 at 4:31 pm (EST) on Mar 3, 2010

How are you today?

posted by Whisper1 at 11:09 pm (EST) on Feb 19, 2010

Hi Trish

My dear friend passed away gently at 1:30 a.m. this morning. I am sad, but it is ever so good to know she is at peace and not in pain.

posted by Whisper1 at 10:09 am (EST) on Feb 18, 2010

I require more than "I said so...." on the Emma thing. In fact, for the last couple of decades, I've required more than that. So, "Splain yourself!"

Yeah, I took a writing course from a local writing group last year and enjoyed it. The guy who was teaching really encouraged me after reading a couple of character sketches from the story I'm writing. So, I am trying to finish that story to get it submitted this year for an annual writing competition the group sponsors. If not this year, then maybe next.

Still mostly for fun.

posted by blackdogbooks at 7:36 pm (EST) on Feb 11, 2010

OMG, thank you so much for the recommendations!! I will start mowing them down right away. I feel bad because the only ones I've seen before are Rebecca and Lost in Austin. Admittedly I didn't like Rebecca that much but I remember being quite distracted when I watched it, which probably wasn't the best way for an old B&W. I thought Lost in Austin was great, but that lost it's cojones in the end. I thought it would have been truly subversive if she had ended up with Wickham, who was a sweet but rakish guy. I mean, they made Miss Bingley a lesbian and changed everything else around, why not that part? My rationale was that it would have been a true P&P story because the heroine was prejudiced against Wickham from the start because she had read the book and she needed to see the real him, while she was all starry-eyed with Darcy right of the bat. But both guys were cute, which was essential.

But I will work through the others on the list... I thought Macfayden was superhot in the Keira Knightly P&P. I've never seen an adaptation of Jane Eyre, so I think I will start with that one. I hope he's still sizzling when he's all blind at the end, heheehehe...

Steph

posted by Cauterize at 4:18 am (EST) on Feb 9, 2010

Thanks for your message. And, thanks also for your lovely cards.

I am blessed by you..

Hugs
Linda

posted by Whisper1 at 8:58 am (EST) on Feb 5, 2010

OMG, you have a picture of Mr. Thornton on your profile!! Too awesome! Are there any other hot guys in historical book/DVD adaptations that I must know about, since you are so ahead of the game? :D

posted by Cauterize at 12:27 am (EST) on Feb 5, 2010

Hi Patricia! Thanks for visiting my library. Yeah, the amount of books I now own is kind of ridiculous. Nevertheless, they are my little rustling friends. How I love them. When I joined LT in 2006 I only had about 1,200. Being able to catalogue them all here, and finding some great deals in local thriftstores (and a healthy dose of OCD) has been the impetus to grow my collection. I generally go out every Monday for "book hunting". I come home weekly with anywhere between 20-60 books a week. Quite a big range, but even on the low end, a lot.

This week I haven't gone out; I've got sick kids. I'm not feeling well either, but unless I'm feverish, book-hunting is usually more restorative than ibuprofen. The kids aren't too sick; this will be their second day home. Perhaps they'll be able to tolerate an outing?

A week ago, when I did my weekly hunting, I ran into my doppelganger: a woman who was in the thriftstore, and with whom I'd struck up a conversation about book-buying. She was describing how when short on time, she would simply scan the publishers on the spines, in order to rule out books she knew she wouldn't be interested in. Brand-recognition at its finest. I had to laugh though. She is the only other person I've ever met (though I'm now sure there must be others) who does that particular trick.

I'm truly run out of space; my husband is thinking through how to build built in bookcases. Bless his ever-patient heart. He, by the way, isn't much of a reader, but still I buy oodles of books for him that I think he'll like. Sometimes I hit the bulls-eye. Usually not. These days, its getting to where I can't find the book I'm looking for. I KNOW I own it (its on LT, afterall), but it seems to be lost. What to do? Spend hours searching the stacks, or go buy another copy? Perhaps I'll get lucky and stumble across it in the thriftstore.

I agree with you that it's always fun to see the variety of things other people like to read. I'm glad you were able to see that in my own library. Books are just so awesome in general. Some of your favorites mirror mine; and some of your favorites are ones that have been on my wish list for a long time. I'm amazed at how many books you are currently reading. Generally, I can only manage one fiction, and one nonfiction piece at a time. Then I might have a book regarding "spiritual" growth that I slowly work through during reflective times. But that's it. Good for you.

Blessings, Linda

posted by alaskabookworm at 11:18 am (EST) on Feb 2, 2010

HI TRISH! It's been a while, but I am trying to say hi to all my friends on LT to begin this new year right.You were one of the first people I communicated with so you are down at the bottom of my page so I just saw you again. Things here are cold! But today was a bit warmer so...while I am looking forward to warmer weather it is a bit early for that. I volunteer at a local animal shelter so the better the weather the more likely that I get there. I love it. There are so many animals and I am happy to say that many of the animals do get adopted. Cats are the most plentiful. I just nodded off at the computer and put three lines of commas on the computer. I guess that is the sign that it is time to turn off the computer and climb into bed with my latest book so I can fall asleep on that! Drop me a line and let me know how its going with you. What are you reading now? Anything new and exciting? Take Care, MB

posted by mmignano11 at 9:02 pm (EST) on Feb 1, 2010

Thank you ever so much for your sweet, wonderful card!

I appreciate you!

Love
Linda

posted by Whisper1 at 10:24 am (EST) on Feb 1, 2010

Hello Trish! Yes it is Freezing!! Yes i am on the 75 2010 thread, i just haven't posted much lately....I have read some books for January...But I haven't gotten around to posting it yet. I will post shortly.

posted by mamachunk at 9:58 am (EST) on Feb 1, 2010

You're absolutely right - we aren't used at all to extremes of weather, so we panic. Public transport gets cancelled, so people can't get to work even if they wanted to. Ridiculous! Apparenlty, because we hardly ever have heavy snow, it would be a waste of money to fund resources to cope with it. So instead we looose lots of money though understaffing and loss of business on snow days.

Pooch is just grand. Eyes and ears all sorted out, and he's made some new friends at his doggie school. :-) Apparently he now has a very best friend called Henry, and they play together until they are absolutely warn out, which suits my parents just fine!

I'm such a fan of my wok. You're right - just sling everything in and it's usually edible! That is odd though about the lack of spices available in NYC. I'd have thought you could get EVERYTHING there! Ha!

Good luck with the freezing weather - hope it doesn't get too unpleasant. It's really very cold here today as well. My feet FROZE waiting 20 mins for the bus this morning. BY the time I got on my train they were blocks of ice, so I spent the whole journey with them resting on the heater. I've been wearing my slippers at work all day :-)

Take care Trish,
xx

posted by LadyN at 12:34 pm (EST) on Jan 31, 2010

I can't fully consider myself a writer, really. I am only just trying to puta story down on papaer. I have joined a couple of other groups here on LT, and one was the Writers-Readers group. they have some interesting discussions, but, right now, I am just writing for fun. So, it's hard to say if I can add that to my talents.

Why can't I like Emma better than P and P!

posted by blackdogbooks at 9:47 am (EST) on Jan 31, 2010

Ooops, hit post by mistake - that was meant to say, 'while we're relatively quiet and I can enjoy Mr Thornton in peace!'... :-)
Ellie X

posted by elliepotten at 6:21 am (EST) on Jan 31, 2010

Hi Patricia,

Yes, I saw your message! I'm over two thirds of the way through the book now and enjoying every minute - and don't worry, I've seen the series two or three times over already so discuss away... I watched the third episode last night, and I'm really liking how close it has stayed to the book all the way through (which I didn't know before, obviously!). Poor John... if Richard Armitage told me he loved me I wouldn't stare out the window contemptuously and tell him I despised him! At least Margaret redeems herself by knowing just the right thing to do and say the rest of the time. I'd never seen RA before that, but The Vicar of Dibley and Spooks DEFINITELY looked up from then on... :-)

It's definitely fun running the shop - kind of like PLAYING shop, when it's quiet. I do spend a whole lot of time sitting behind th counter reading, usually with chocolate Ovaltine and cookies - but being a tourist town when it's busy it's REALLY busy and we barely get time to think, let alone eat! Yesterday there was a farmer's market in town, and a falconry expert practically outside our door with his owls and hawks, so we were heaving all day. I got quite flustered, could hardly keep up with reshelving, and barely read a word all day!

I know what you mean about 'feeling honoured' when someone takes an interest too - it's quite a nice form of flattery for a bookaholic, isn't it (not to mention it being a compulsive thing to browse other people's libraries)? It's the same on the threads. Mine was quite quiet over in the 50-Book Challenge last year, so this year I've been overwhelmed to see how many people were dropping by and chatting away, having a laugh and talking books, it's lovely! I'm a recovering agoraphobic so I don't get that much in 'real life', as it were - and I out-bookaholic most people round here so it's nice to be amongst other addicts on here!

Now, Ovaltine and some more of North and South, while we're

posted by elliepotten at 6:20 am (EST) on Jan 31, 2010

Hi Trish,

Sylvester was the first Georgette Heyer book I ever read, and I was hooked. I haven't read it in years now, but I do have a copy. I like The Unfinished Clue best of her mysteries that I've read. As for other Heyer books to read, my first suggestions would be The Talisman Ring or Cotillion if you want something light and frothy, or These Old Shades if you feel like something a little more complex. There are lots of other suggestions in the Almacks group, which has been pretty active lately.

Have fun!
Sylvia

posted by SylviaC at 3:17 pm (EST) on Jan 30, 2010

P.S. Come see me on my 2nd thread for the year:
http://www.librarything.com/topic/83118
In case you missed the link when you posted before...

posted by elliepotten at 10:40 am (EST) on Jan 28, 2010

ARRRRRRGH! Not only have you v. kindly stopped by my thread to chat about Persuasion and the merits of Rupert Penry-Jones, but now I come to your profile and you have A PICTURE OF RICHARD ARMITAGE IN 'NORTH AND SOUTH' AS YOUR PICTURE! I like you already. I'm reading the book right now and since I love the DVD already, I'm watching that as I go... I watched the first two episodes yesterday (that rejection after the riot a the mill - jeez, did she LOOK at the guy?!) and I'm reading on so I can watch episode 3 soon... x

posted by elliepotten at 10:38 am (EST) on Jan 28, 2010

Thank you for your kind, sincere posts! I do hope we meet one day. You are such a lovely person!

Love
Linda

posted by Whisper1 at 9:49 pm (EST) on Jan 26, 2010

That's the fiction section of my library. The non-fiction, poetry and cartoon departments are on the other side of the room. Actually, I can assure you, the camera angle makes it look more impressive than it really is. We have a small house but a former bedroom now holds the computer and a couple of thousand books. It gave me such a feeling of satisfaction to see them all together like that.

I see that you are currently reading The Toll Gate. It's my favourite Georgette Heyer book. I like a hero with a sense of humour, and the interactions between Jack and Chirk are hilarious.

Thanks for commenting on my books.

Sylvia

posted by SylviaC at 10:47 pm (EST) on Jan 25, 2010

I am indeed on the 75'er for the year and have two reviews posted, though I already have four books under my belt. I am saving Under the Dome for the end of the TBR stack, as I am a classic pleasure delayer. So, towards the end of the month I should get to it.

I am well, thank you for asking. My wife is in the last year of her master's degree program and glad to be seeing light at the end of the tunnel. And the dog is as naughty as ever.

I have also started writing a bit more, which has cut into my readiner and LT time, but it is a lot of fun. To that end, I have joined a couple of other groups here, including the Writers/Readers group. They are not as active as the 75'ers but post on some interesting topics.

Good to hear from you.

posted by blackdogbooks at 9:37 am (EST) on Jan 20, 2010

Okay, from the looks of some of the messages down here, you are still around but you fell off the 2009 75'er world. Miss your thoughtful reviews. Where you been?

posted by blackdogbooks at 8:49 am (EST) on Jan 18, 2010

Trish, I get home tomorrow and will send you a message. London has been cold and wet but lovely otherwise.

Deborah

posted by Cariola at 12:03 pm (EST) on Jan 10, 2010

So good to hear from you. I was worried. I'm sorry you are not feeling well. It sounds like you had a very busy holiday.

Thanks again for the book! I hope to read it as soon as I finish the pile of library books that have to be read in the next two weeks.

Hugs,

posted by Whisper1 at 10:37 pm (EST) on Jan 9, 2010

I miss you! How are you? Are you ok?

Hugs
Linda

posted by Whisper1 at 8:46 am (EST) on Jan 7, 2010

Happy New Year Trish! Woohoo 2010! I can't believe it! I'm jelaous that you went to the Met. I did not hit 75 either...I think i was about 10 short...I was severly distracted by facebook... Alas, i will try to hit the mark in 2010..I think I have to focus more on my reading more. And i have plenty of books unread to help me with that...:) Yes i will do the 75 in 2010...Its good to hear from you...keep warm. its freezing out there!!

mamachunk

(Camille)

posted by mamachunk at 12:13 pm (EST) on Jan 4, 2010

I don't watch Dr Who religiously, but I do dip in and out of it. By coincidence I caught up on the final Tennant episode just this morning! I did like his catching up with all his assistants at the end, and there were some very touching moments throughout. I have to admit to finding the regeneration exciting - those have always been my favourite bits! It'll be interesting to see what Matt Smith does with the role. Those are quite some shoes to fill!

With regard to the cookbooks, I aspire to cook more than I actually do. I always enjoy cooking for myself when I have the time. I have quite a few cookbooks which sit on my kitchen shelf longing to be used! I asked for Vietnamese and Cambodian cookbooks this year, having enjoyed the food so much when I was out there in November. Looking forward to trying some out myself. Today I bought a wok :-)

It is pretty cold here at the moment, but not by the standards of most of the rest of the world! We brits can't cope with any weather conditions, and have to make a song and dance about the smallest amount of snow! Today London is cold with blue skies, but I understand we're due some snow at the end of the week. I don't expect more than an inch or two, but it will be enough for the capital to come to a complete standstill, despite the fact that everyone else seems to manage ok with far worse... Tsk!

Hope you're well. Do you have snow at the moment?

N
xx

posted by LadyN at 10:16 am (EST) on Jan 4, 2010

Hi Trish!
Just wanted to wish you a Happy New Year! I was with Jan over CHristmas, and he told me to be sure to pass on to you many licks and tail wags from him!

Love
N.
xx

posted by LadyN at 8:33 am (EST) on Jan 3, 2010

Australia was awesome! It was a very long flight-28 hrs going and 32 hrs coming back, with stops in Frankfurt and Singapore...We stayed in Western Australia, in Perth. We flew Singapore Airlines which is awesome!!! I went to an art museum, and saw some awesome Aboriginal art. Western Aus has about 1.3 million people, there's more people in BKLYN!!! I got to pet koala bears and kangaroos, quokkas (which are only found on the island of Rottnest) My friend and I went on a yacht and sailed on the Indian Ocean, and we saw a whale and some dolphins!!! Awesome!! Oz was great...We had a bit of trouble crossing the street, we must've looked like idiots. The people were really nice, I would sooo love to go back. I hope you are having a nice Christmas!

posted by mamachunk at 7:26 pm (EST) on Dec 25, 2009

I was able to read Catching Fire right after The Hunger Games so "The End of Book 2" stung a bit. Especially because I am used to being behind the times with popular series (ie Twilight) and never had to wait for a book to come out to read the rest of the story. Painful. I am terribly excited for the movie as well and it is not supposed to be out until 2011. Ho hum! Thanks for the note. I am glad I am not alone.

posted by taramatchi at 8:29 pm (EST) on Dec 2, 2009

Hi Trish,

I was just having a little holiday in Vietnam/Cambodia, following a month's volunteer work in Borneo, which was just WONDERFUL. I was working at a wildlife sanctuary, predominantly for the rehabilitation of Orangutan, but also working for the benefit of other protected species such as sun bears, crocodiles, macaques, gibbons, and all sorts of other weird and wonderful animals. It was the hardest work I've ever done in my life, but by far the most satisfying. I'm now back in the UK and missing the animals terribly. Just need to start saving up to go back again!

You know, I'd love to spend christmas in NYC one year. I was there in February a couple of years back, and we did get a sprinkling of snow, but I think Christmas would be just fabulous.

Glad you liked London! Sorry I didn't know you were here, or I'd have gladly done whatever I could to help out, or get you to the theatre, or whatever. so next time let me know!

Much love from across the pond.
Naomi
xx

posted by LadyN at 5:10 pm (EST) on Nov 24, 2009

Hi there!
Really sorry it's taken me so long to respond - I'm currently in Vietnam, just coming to the end of an 8 week trip, so I've not been around at all.
Thank you for thinking of me and the pooch! I've not seen him for soooooooooo long, but I gather from the parents that he is very well, and full of life as ever!
How are you, and how is the wonderful NYC? Well I hope.

Much love,
Naomi
x

posted by LadyN at 7:46 am (EST) on Nov 18, 2009

Thank you Trish! I am well--I had a wonderful 10 days in Australia. I am doing good, my reading is slow going, but I am hanging in there...I am determined to finish 75 books for this year...I think I can do it!!!

posted by mamachunk at 9:59 am (EST) on Nov 16, 2009

opps. I forgot to send this link to you. J.W. Waterhouse is the artist of The Soul of the Rose (the one listed on my home page.)
http://www.jwwaterhouse.com/paintings/

posted by Whisper1 at 6:21 pm (EST) on Nov 14, 2009

Hey Trish,

I'm happy you stopped by and thanks for your nice comment. It's just a short matter of time before that scene is covered in a blanket of the white fluffy stuff. Stay tuned!

posted by Carmenere at 2:18 pm (EST) on Nov 6, 2009

Hey Trish!

The song I used for my N+S wallpaper is 'All Time Love' by Will Young. I'm thinking of creating another based around 'But Not For Me' by Sam Cooke (amongst others!), purely JT this time - but I shall have to watch the DVDs again first! It's a dirty job, but someone's gotta do it ;)

Enjoy Spooks (I haven't seen any of that series) - or watching RA in any form!

Sarah

posted by AdonisGuilfoyle at 11:49 am (EST) on Nov 6, 2009

Trish, the essay is on the way. Hope you enjoy it! I'll try to reply to your message tomorrow--still working on that exam, and I am really exhausted.

posted by Cariola at 11:27 pm (EST) on Nov 2, 2009

Hi, Thank you for the comment on my thread about Still Alice. That was a very powerful book that will stay with me a long time. Bonnie

posted by brenzi at 6:36 pm (EST) on Oct 26, 2009

Trish, "The Tenderness of Wolves" by Stef Penney is a murder mystery,(one reviewer calls it a literary-historical mystery),which takes place in the frozen climes of Canada in the late fall of 1867. The characters are a mixture of Indians, and immigrants from England and Norway. When a man is murdered and suspicion points to her son,who has run off, plucky Mrs. Ross sets out to find him and prove his innocence. She travels over the frozen landscape with an Indian guide. In the meantime, things don't look too good for her son, Francis, as the evidence seems to accuse him and the people involved have their own reasons for wanting to find someone to blame. The author's writing is very original and while seeming spare, at the same time it seems full of emotional impact. The intensity is provided by the emotional impact rather than action scenes. It has been compared to "Cold Mountain"but colder.HeeHee! I highly recommend it. I am soon beginning to read "Sanctuary of Outcasts" an ER book that was promised to me and never sent, but the story seems so interesting. It is a memoir about a man who goes to a leper colony/hospital. I took it out at the library so have to get it back soon. Write again and keep me up to date with your goings-on. I'm starting NaNoWriMo on Nov 1, my birthday and also a book group reading "People of the Book" by Geraldine Brooks. You are welcome to join us. I will send you the thread if you are interested.BFN, MB

posted by mmignano11 at 1:26 pm (EST) on Oct 23, 2009

Be still my beating heart!

Finally got to watch the remaining two episodes of 'N+S' yesterday, Trish, and I think this has to be the first adaptation that I love as much as the original book! I can forgive Sandy Welch that opening portrayal of a violent Thornton - which was out of character even for the series! - because the last part was beautiful. It sort of built on the bones of the novel - the cotton mill failing, John keeping a flower from Helstone and meeting Margaret in London - but arranged the scenes better, tightening the pace and making the reunion more romantic (incredibly so!) I wasn't even as mortified that Margaret, with her convenient inheritance, had to come to John's rescue, because I think that scene on the platform where Margaret explains her business proposition was handled better. Really, Gaskell had to rush the conclusion of her story, and the final pages from the chapter about Thornton's mill onwards are very disappointing - I was hoping the series would add and expand where it counted, and it does!

Moments I love: I thought Mrs Hale's deathbed scene was very emotional, and another (minor) triumph over the book; everything concerning John's feelings for Margaret, from his mother's reassurance when he returns home after being rejected, to the scene where he returns Mr Hale's book and is turned away, and even Margaret finding his gloves left behind in her father's study; John having to admit to losing the mill, when Fanny is boasting of her husband's success (I hated her then!) but his mother tells him, 'I don't mind losing the house!' (that made me tear up, I must admit); the Exhibition scene, which was added for the series but worked well; and oh, the 'Look back at me' scene! (I thought that was a neat touch - some of the best lines are actually from the series and not the book!) There are probably more, but I shall have to watch the DVDs again, I think! (Not least to cap the best shots of Richard!)

What did you think to the riot? As I say, I think that John's words from the book would have worked better ('You do well!'), and more could have been made of John and Margaret afterwards - him carrying her into the house, for instance - but the scene made more sense onscreen than in the book for me.

I think part of what I love about the book and the series is the northern setting (although I could be biased!), and the fact that John has created his own fortune (which is why I resent that Gaskell strips him of it, so that Margaret can come to his aid) - better than the usual earls and dukes of historical fiction! I've been inspired to read more about the manufacturing heritage of my own city (worsted not cotton), and about the Victorian era in general. Research is always a sign that a book has moved me!

I would love to trade favourite moments from the series with you, and how you think book and show compare,

Hope we can share the (Thornton) love,

Sarah

posted by AdonisGuilfoyle at 9:34 am (EST) on Oct 22, 2009

Hello again, Trish!

Wow! Watched the second episode yesterday, and the rejection scene did not disappoint. I thought it was sort of funny that Margaret was repeating her words to Lennox - which she might have done in the book, but it didn't stand out as much - but Thornton's expression was heartbreaking, especially following on from the conversation with his mother, where he was so unsure. Doesn't he say something about giving his heart to her? And I love the bitterness in his words when he talks of his feelings for her being so 'offensive'. Then, as in the book, I really hated Margaret - but also understand her position.

I think the series is making Margaret more of a sympathetic character. In the book, she is stuck-up and aloof when she arrives in Milton ('I don't like shoppy people'), but she learns and adjusts from talking to the Higginses and from her own guilt over defending Frederick. Margaret onscreen won't have very far to grow, because she is already appreciative of Milton and best friends with Bessy (in the book, she's more of a visiting do-gooder who studies the family and questions their point of view!) I agree that the scriptwriters should let the viewers decide for themselves, instead of 'strengthening' characters and making scenes more visually dramatic.

I liked the riot scene, too, which stuck close to the book but made everybody's actions clearer. It's a shame they cut Thornton's speech to the workers, which is far more powerful in the book, but Margaret's injury looked a lot worse than it was described. And Dixon talking about Mrs Hale was so sad, it almost made me cry!

Also, Fanny Thornton is an excellent comedy character! Sinead Cusack's accent grates on my nerves, but Jo Joyner plays the sister really well.

Sarah

PS Juliet Stevenson reads the audiobook - her voice is hypnotic!

posted by AdonisGuilfoyle at 5:18 am (EST) on Oct 21, 2009

Hi Trish!

Currently watching the series - first episode yesterday! It is difficult to adapt novels, particularly layered stories like Gaskell's, but I do object to how poor Thornton was portrayed! As the writer (or director, or someone) said in the commentary, he doesn't actually do anything wrong - so why show him beating a man? Aside from the fact it paints the character in a negative light, Thornton is the mill owner - the overseer would be the one to 'punish' or get rid of any troublemakers! I know it was done to visually contrast John with Margaret - who is not as snobbish in the series, because she appears to have grounds for disliking Thornton - but I was actually offended! Richard Armitage is perfect in the role, though - I had him in mind whilst reading the book. I love his 'brooding' look, watching out of windows and sat at the table with the other millowners *eyebrow waggle* (I am also impressed to learn that Thornton's mill - the exterior - is in fact in a town close to where I live!)

However, this is only the first episode, and I have a feeling that the 'creative liberties' of the fourth may more than atone for poor Thornton's mistreatment. The one element truly lacking in the novel is satisfaction - the tension between John and Margaret is excellent, but as I have mentioned, the ending is a let down. (Hasn't stopped me from buying the audiobook version as well, though!)

Daniela is excellent as Margaret, I agree. She has a very 'Victorian' face, which conveys both innocence and resourcefulness. I also like her little exclamations, like when Mr Lennox turns up at Helstone and surprises her - frustration, very politely expressed! I don't watch 'My Family', but I do remember her from 'EastEnders', where she played much the same kind of character as Margaret.

I would love to discuss the series and the book, as I seem to have 'missed the boat', discovering Mr Thornton two years after the series first aired!

Sarah

PS I would recommend the Nero Wolfe books - I have nearly the whole corpus because I fell for the charms and wit of Archie Goodwin, his assistant!

posted by AdonisGuilfoyle at 6:07 am (EST) on Oct 20, 2009

Hi Trish, It has been quite some time but I usually stop by and check on everybody once every few months. I noticed that you added "Dracula" recently. Sometimes I wonder if memory sometimes plays games with us. I just remember loving that book and not being able to wait to get home and read the dilapidated white book with the brittle plastic coating that I checked out of the public library. I was a teenager at the time and the library was right on my street. Anyway, I found it truly frightening and very unique. I don't know if I would feel the same way about it now. It could have been my age. And now I have been exposed to so much more violence and horror movies, etc that I might not be impressed at all. OK I guess the only answer is to read it again. Hope all is well with you. Currently I am reading "The Tenderness of Wolves" and really liking it, both the writing and the plot and the characters too, I guess.Write me, MB

posted by mmignano11 at 10:38 pm (EST) on Oct 18, 2009

Thank you for your like-minded comment on my 'North and South' review! I'm a girl (my screen name is an alias from a Nero Wolfe novel), and have utterly fallen for Mr Thornton. Honestly - my heart sort of lurched from that scene where he watches Margaret's bracelet slip down her arm, and I haven't recovered yet! And I've just bought myself the BBC series on DVD (as well as my own copy of the novel), because surely Thornton + Richard Armitage = *swoon*!

And may I add you to my interesting libraries list? I must surely find continual inspiration from such a prolific reader!

posted by AdonisGuilfoyle at 5:19 pm (EST) on Oct 17, 2009

I know what you mean about Gale. I prefer Peeta too. I don't know who she'll end up with or what's going to happen. Part 2 ends in a cliffhanger unlike part 1 so it's really, really frustrating. Do you know when part 3 is going to be published?

I need another exciting good read. Any recommendations? You know I've never read North and South. I tried but it was difficult especially after just seeing the film. I see it's one of your faves. I must give it another try. Is it better than the film??

posted by tuppy_glossop at 8:26 am (EST) on Oct 12, 2009

Hi Trish,

So nice to hear from you. There's a culiverter on my blog. You can convert measurements on it. Just scroll down on the front page, it's on the bottom right.
I don't have any of the cookbooks you mentioned. I've heard of some of them of course like the Joy of Cooking. I love the Barefoot Contessa books, they're easy and they're always delicious. I also love Dorie Greenspans dessert books. You can also do the quinoa with just the veggies or use pork or chicken if you eat that. Let me know how it goes. The zucchini cake is great. You must try it too.

I've just finished Catching Fire. I won't say anything but let me know when you're done with it so we can discuss.

Astrid

posted by tuppy_glossop at 12:34 am (EST) on Oct 12, 2009

Hi Trish, Nice to meet you too! Yes, cookbooks are great. Which ones are your favourites? I have a food blog (there's a link on my profile). Feel free to visit.

Catching Fire is so far just as good as the Hunger Games.

Astrid (Tuppy)

posted by tuppy_glossop at 12:30 am (EST) on Oct 7, 2009

Sort of stumbled on your profile. Love that picture and love, love that mini-series. It's the best! Am adding you to my interesting libraries list. We seem to have quite a number of books in common and I have a cookbook buying problem too.

posted by tuppy_glossop at 3:35 am (EST) on Oct 6, 2009

Happy 109th Birthday, Elizabeth Gaskell!

posted by Cariola at 6:41 pm (EST) on Sep 29, 2009

just stopping by to say hi.

posted by Whisper1 at 9:41 am (EST) on Sep 28, 2009

HI Trish

As always, it is nice to hear from you. I'm hanging in there, I've been struggling with nasty headaches, but finally have some relief

We are having beautiful fall PA weather.

Tell me about you. How are you?

Hugs

posted by Whisper1 at 8:20 pm (EST) on Sep 25, 2009

Here's a little treat. It's not our Richard, but . . .

~Deborah

posted by Cariola at 5:18 pm (EST) on Sep 19, 2009

Thanks Patricia! I had fun writing the review, too!

posted by lindsacl at 8:02 pm (EST) on Sep 14, 2009

Hello to you.

I'm simply stopping by to wish you well and see how you are doing.

Hugs
Lnda

posted by Whisper1 at 7:43 pm (EST) on Sep 7, 2009

Got your lovely postcard today and was immediately and disgustingly JEALOUS! In the UK, are you? In SCOTLAND, are you? You lucky, lucky dog. I hope it is (was?) a nice, long trip with plenty of time to enjoy. I am not a traveller by nature (why go away and get all exhausted and poor and then have to get right back to work?), but Scotland is the one place I've always wanted to see. When you get that job with the killer salary and move there, you'd better be prepared to have me just drop in for a little while - say two, three months, or thereabouts. And yes, that is indeed a lovely picture - if he isn't "Big Eric" he is at least a close relative, I think. (I must put some Monarch of the Glen dvd's on my Netflix list. It's been a long time and I'm feeling as if I'd like to get reacquainted with the gang.)
What book is that that you bought? On it's trip across the Atlantic, some postal service or other managed to run some tiny vertical black lines through the last word of the title. I've made out "Under the Banner of..." and then it goes all wonky. I'm almost done reading Blindspot by Jill Lepore and Jane Kamensky. For about the first 10 pages I was not very sure I was going to like it and then bam!, it took off. I'm liking it tremendously. If I'm not mistaken, you have it in your library?
Work is about as usual - still busy. Of course I chose, very uncharacteristically, to take a week's vacation toward the beginning of this month - just in time for it to get hideously hot and humid (not a summer person - not at all) and then my fellow post-closer took a vacation the week I came back. I was hopping, trying to do both jobs, but mercifully Izzy is back now.
I'm sort of considering abandoning the 75 book group next year. It's gotten so big that I feel sort of lost in the shuffle (and I don't read even a third of the posts). Club Read is looking slightly more cozy to me, but I haven't made up my mind yet.
Will stop yammering now. Your turn.

posted by Fourpawz2 at 10:09 pm (EST) on Aug 26, 2009

I know exactly what you mean! I love the 1995 Pride and Prejudice but North and South - whoa, I'm in love :) And Johnny's got that smoldering look... And honestly, what is up with all these British men, I can never stick to one. I always thought that Darcy and Wentworth are the best and after years of reading all kinds of books (classics, modern, fantasy), no one could ever equal them but now that I've 'met' John Thornton, whoa can someone actually replace Darcy in my heart?

I just started the book and about half way through it now and I LOVE the book as well. What did you think?

I'm still in Colorado and I couldn't resist buying Persuasion (DVD)

Have you read or seen Anne of Green Gables?

Yuliya

posted by Assumpta_Rainer at 7:05 pm (EST) on Aug 10, 2009

Hi
I love the pic at the top. I'm in Colorado on vacation and I brought North and South with me and the girl here has the DVD, so hopefully I'll finally get around to reading and watching it.

And it's only my second day here but I've already managed to buy a book...

posted by Assumpta_Rainer at 10:25 am (EST) on Jul 30, 2009

Hi Trish,
I am so glad you received it. I actually thought it took me longer than I had planned, but I really enjoyed it. Yes, I received The Physick Book, thank you so much. I sent you a private message a few days ago, but I haven't had the chance to start it yet. It's raining here too. I have my name in for a couple of ER books this round, fingers crossed. Did you see anything you were itching to read?

posted by icedream at 1:20 am (EST) on Jul 30, 2009

Amen! I imagine this is a HUGE relief. Thanks ever so much for keeping me posted.

posted by Whisper1 at 12:37 pm (EST) on Jul 25, 2009

Hi Trish, It was nice hearing from you! All is well here and we are working hard to stay above water. I am trying to find work that I can do at home, like some sort of office work. I know there is a site that you can do book reviews for and get paid. Also, I have read a couple books that suggest writing food reviews,travel reviews, book reviews, etc and sending them to their page for payment. I also have developed a real love for mixed-media paper crafts,and have collected an enormous amount of materials. I would love to be able to sell them. I will probably just bring home more books if anybody is selling them.Well,I am beginning to fall asleep now, so hubby and I are going to watch "Salem's Lot until we drop off. Nice to hear from you, write again. Mary Beth

posted by mmignano11 at 1:14 am (EST) on Jul 25, 2009

Um, just saw a typo. That would be "Bizarre."

And I see that the link isn't working, so let me try again.

posted by Cariola at 7:08 pm (EST) on Jul 22, 2009

Hi Trish,

Thanks for the recommendation of the Louise Penny book on my profile. The series looks great, and I really appreciate you mentioning it!

Enjoy your week!

Cait

posted by Cait86 at 11:08 am (EST) on Jul 20, 2009

Hello
I'm simply stopping by to see how you are doing.

Take care,
Linda

posted by Whisper1 at 8:43 pm (EST) on Jul 18, 2009

Thanks, Trish. I checked out your Deliverance Dane review and agree whole-heartedly. The book had some serious issues and is one of those books that you shouldn't think too hard about lest you see all the plot holes. (For instance, it occurred to me yesterday that the cause of Sam's sickness is really murky.) But still it's an entertaining read, not too taxing, and sometimes that's good enough.

I see we've read a lot of the same books. I'll be checking out more of your reviews later.

posted by teresakayep at 8:01 am (EST) on Jun 13, 2009

Thanks for your response. How about you

posted by OliviaBrooks123 at 10:26 pm (EST) on Jun 7, 2009

That is a coincidence, Trish. I think you'll enjoy The Indifferent Stars Above. As for cannibalism, I can't imagine doing it out of a desire to eat people, but, in order to keep body and soul together, I've always imagined that I would have no problem with that. I've no desire to starve to death because of some extreme circumstance that I cannot help if there are some perfectly good dead bodies (non-decayed only, please) laying around.

Looking forward to your PM with a small amount of trepidation. Hope I'm not reading anything bad into your next to last paragraph.

Willie sends his best - or he would if he were something a little less self-centered. But since he can't type I have control of all of "his" printed communications I will interpret his flat, unblinking stare and ear twitches any way I like.

posted by Fourpawz2 at 12:12 am (EST) on May 28, 2009

Hi Trish
The picture is taken at the bottom of the Louvre - I went to Paris two years in a row in 2006 and 2007. I love the quotes on your profile page, particularly the one by Voltaire.You seem to be a prolific reader and reviewer. I, too have been collecting cookbooks of late and baking all manner of treats, largely as a procrastination tool. Where is your profile picture from?
Kate

posted by poeticmedic at 7:26 pm (EST) on May 26, 2009

Hey Trish-

How nice to find your message - and what a coincidence to find it as I powered up the 'ol computer with the intention of touching base with you.

Work is busy, busy. Real Estate is hopping in this neck of the woods.

I just finished The Indifferent Stars Above and really liked it. It is perhaps not for the faint of heart, i.e. those who have a problem with cannibalism, but I really liked the way the author chose to do it. I have this fascination with the subject - surviving in extreme conditions.

Willie is being normal right now. He has discovered that there is a window in my bedroom that looks out on the yard and is always there. Mind you, there has always been a window there and Willie has lived in this house for 15 years, but I think he forgets. I suppose that might be seen (by him) as a good thing - there is always something "new" to discover.

Now - your turn. How is your life and work? Going well, I hope. I know you are probably reading some great and unusual book. I always pounce on your 75er thread right away when I see activity there. In fact I'm going over there to take a look right now.

posted by Fourpawz2 at 8:18 am (EST) on May 24, 2009

Hi Trish,

Just dropped by to say hi, and how is everything? I have been unspeakably busy but still reading and writing. What are you up to? I am watching a show called "Paranormal State" and it is scaring the xx??%%$$&& out of me, because they make it very believable, as opposed to "Ghost Hunters" which I find incredibly dull. I don't make a habit of watching these shows but they are having a marathon today and I think the guy who is the head of it, Ryan, is cute. I should be doing some research on the story I'm writing now, which, coincidentally, is a ghost story taking place on Long Beach Island involving the lighthouses and life-saving stations that were a big part of life here in prior centuries.Long Beach Island is a resort town that is about 10 minutes from here. So let me know what is going on with you, ok? Bye Mary Beth

posted by mmignano11 at 11:33 am (EST) on May 18, 2009

Trish, I can send you A Reliable Wife when I finish it, if you like.

~Deborah

posted by Cariola at 7:24 pm (EST) on May 11, 2009

http://www.allentownartmuseum.org/about-us/news.html

Trish
The jpeg on my home page is of a wonderful painting I saw recently at a local musuem. The artist is Berthe Morisot. And the painting is titled Peasant Girl Among the Tulips.

If you scroll down to the bottom right of the link I sent above, you will see the painting. It is stunningly beautiful.

posted by Whisper1 at 10:47 pm (EST) on May 4, 2009

Hiya, Trish! Saw your review of Angel's Game, when I posted mine. I certainly agree with some of your points except that I had no problem with which you perceived as a slowness at the beginning. I think I likened it to being on a train which very slowly increases its speed until it is rushing at breakneck speed towards the end of the line. I do like your observations about the ambiguity of who the bad guy or hero really is, and yes, I think it is intentional. A very Gothic story, don't you think? Any way, wanted to tell you I enjoyed your review and gave it a thumbs up. Best, Lois

posted by avaland at 3:59 pm (EST) on Apr 27, 2009

Thanks for the condolences, Trish!

posted by allthesedarnbooks at 4:29 pm (EST) on Apr 16, 2009

Hi Trish,

Sorry I haven't responded to your comment from B&N First Look. I wasn't able to continue with the last two books; am reading the current one though, THE PHYSICK BOOK OF DELIVERANCE DANE (tres good). My mother died following a routine procedure (blood transfusion) at the hospital, and I have been in a "semi-conscious" mode. To compound it,March was her birthday month, and my psychic memory kicked in, and I am grateful it is finally April.

Just wanted to stop by and say hello, not write a novella.

Irene

posted by saratoga99 at 12:04 pm (EST) on Apr 5, 2009

Thank you, Trish, for the nice note. I could have written a lot more, but then my review would have been longer than the book itself.

posted by BrainFlakes at 4:12 pm (EST) on Mar 29, 2009

Hi Trish - No worries. I am actually pretty interested in WW2 as well - I read a lot about the period, mostly from the Holocaust perspective, in high school and college. I've just gotten interested in WW1 recently because I know so much less about it. I always love compliments about my kitties & book recommendations!

--Kris

posted by fannyprice at 5:53 pm (EST) on Mar 28, 2009

Hi Trish
Just stopping by to say hello and to see how you are today.

Linda

posted by Whisper1 at 8:51 pm (EST) on Mar 24, 2009

Also---I add books first, then I read them---heh, heh, heh.....Is that sneaky??? Hmmm, I don't think so...

mamachunk

posted by mamachunk at 7:01 pm (EST) on Mar 24, 2009

Why thanks very much Trish!..I am behind on adding to my list...When I can find some time to think, I will post more...hope you're enjoying the spring...kind of cold out in the AM.... brrrr

mamachunk

posted by mamachunk at 6:59 pm (EST) on Mar 24, 2009

Hi Trish
Ah, gee, what a kind soul you are. Thanks for your outreach. I'm better today and it is my first day without taking any pain meds.

Enough of me...How are you today?

Linda

posted by Whisper1 at 4:28 pm (EST) on Mar 17, 2009

Thanks for the comment on my review! Although I did really like The Age of Orphans, parts of it really skeeved me out. I felt like it was a genuine book though, and appreciated what the author was trying to do, but I am glad to hear I wasn't the only one who had troubles with it. I also wanted to say that I think you have a very interesting library, and I see we share quite a few of the same books.

posted by zibilee at 2:39 pm (EST) on Mar 15, 2009

Hey this is Becky. I have seen True Blood and I do really like that show (I could do without some of the um, "naughty" scenes though). I really love Charlaine Harris' series. I know it's not the best kind of writing, but I'm addicted to all the drama Sookie Stackhouse has in her life. The show is somewhat different than the books (Sookie's brother is featured less, and Tara is pretty much non-existent in the books), but the main storyline is the same. I also love Keira Knightley, but it does seem she is only in period dramas. One movie where she is different though,is The Jacket with Adrien Brody. She has an American accent, It's set in the modern day; kind of a weird one but I ended up liking it.I love looking through your library, you have such interesting books. I see you have a few Philippa Gregory novels. Her books are pretty entertaining. I've just bought the Constant Princess and am about to read it (I have to finish the Amber Spyglass by Philip Pullman). Anyway, let me know what you think about Philippa Gregory. Nice talking to you again!

posted by BooksToLove at 7:53 pm (EST) on Mar 14, 2009

Work is busy - really busy - and I am super happy about it. My friend and fellow post-closer is taking the day off on Monday (which she sorely needs!) and I'll be handling ten or so properties by myself. Hope I haven't forgotten how to do it!

Willie (the cat) has moved on to yet another perch - the giant basket where I keep my gloves (I have a large-ish selection that I like to keep in a big basket in the living room) - and has claimed it and its contents as his own. I almost went to the market glove-less this AM 'cuz I hate to disturb him. Most likely this spot won't last more than another few days. I have no idea where he'll go to next. You'd think he'd pick one of the beds, but that is too logical. I'm thinking maybe the bathtub or the edge of the one of the bookshelves.

Hope all is going well in your life. Things are good here.

posted by Fourpawz2 at 4:18 pm (EST) on Mar 14, 2009

Hey, thanks for commenting. I agree with you on the whole Atonement thing. At first, I hated the ending and then I really hated Briony (or I guess it was really Ian McEwan) for setting it up like that. But then I realized the book wouldn't be nearly as powerful as it is if it didn't end like that. The ending really makes the book. If it ended happily we wouldn't still be talking about it :). Have you seen the movie adaptation? It follows the book pretty closely, I ended up really liking it (a rarity, since the movie usually pales in comparison to the book). Oh and I also love all those old costumes, I wish I had a closet full of them (though I wouldn't really be able to wear them haha). The movie Marie Antoinette has some of the most beautiful 18th century costumes I've ever seen. Good talking to you and take care!

posted by BooksToLove at 2:16 pm (EST) on Mar 12, 2009

Hi Trish
The surgery went well. I'm home from the hospital and vicadin helps the pain.

Thanks for reaching out to me.

How are you?

Linda

posted by Whisper1 at 11:38 am (EST) on Mar 11, 2009

Hi, I added you to my interesting libraries. We have 34 books in common, and Pride and Prejudice is also one of my favorites. I like your About my Library section, that's nicely done. Take Care!

posted by BooksToLove at 2:24 am (EST) on Mar 10, 2009

Hello,

Yes, thanks again for the recommendation. The book didn't have me all the way through but grew on me. I found myself looking forward to the sections on Isaac most. I'd read a little longer to get to his section before putting the book down for the night. But, then, after I finished, it sorta worked on me and I ended up giving it more bones than I intended. The part about the characters doing things that weren't consistent with reality and their own make-ups bothered me until I heard that song and it all clicked.

Tried to send my review to the email suggested in the letter that came with it but got an error. So, I sent it to their marketing department e-mail address.

Good Reading!!!

posted by blackdogbooks at 2:38 pm (EST) on Mar 7, 2009

Hi Trish!

Happy New Year to you too! I'm well thanks - far too busy for my liking, but it won't be forever, so I'm not going to moan.

Jan is just gorgeous of course, but he's just had a spell of conjunctivitis, poor baby. It's nearly cleared up now, but it's not been much fun for him.

I shall send him your love!

Naomi
x

posted by LadyN at 11:23 am (EST) on Feb 28, 2009

Hi again Trish - thanks for the comment.

The one thing to be said about retrievers is that they are emotionally over-dependent. Molly can never get enough affection, which can get quite wearing at times. Happy reading!!!!

Karen

posted by kiwidoc at 2:28 pm (EST) on Feb 21, 2009

I'm glad you liked my review. It's easy to get self-conscious about putting your opinion out there so it's nice to get positive feedback. Thanks! Also, I loved North and South. Richard Armitage is yummy sauce.

posted by night_owl13 at 12:11 am (EST) on Feb 17, 2009

Hi Trish,

Yes - Retrievers can look different. They are a combo of three or four kinds of dogs - bred in Scotland over a hundred years ago. I think one of the breeds was English Setter, one a Cocker Spaniel (hence the ears). My Molly has quite a bit of Setter in her, with longer face. She is, however, very short-legged and rather tubby (we are not good at restricting her diet). She is a real doll.

Do you have animals? When you have teens at home, a dog is wonderful - at least someone is happy to see you home!!

Always on the look-out for movies that repeat that N/S kinda experience. Sometimes there is just the right energy and pause in a character and their interaction to really make you feel they have a deeper connection.

I did not find you on 75 Challenge for 2009 - are you somewhere else or just taking a breather?

Cheers

Karen

posted by kiwidoc at 1:34 pm (EST) on Feb 14, 2009

Nice to hear from you, Trish. I always love visiting your page - especially with that picture. Makes me want to watch the movie yet again - what a dish!

I put our dog, Molly, on my page - she is a Golden and very soft and silly. We love her to bits.

Work is busy, children are teenagers, and winter is finally moving along in Vancouver. I was lucky to have a nice break in New Zealand for two weeks in January, so cannot complain.

Hope all is well with you and yours!!

Cheers,

Karen

posted by kiwidoc at 10:30 am (EST) on Feb 14, 2009

Trish - I just saw your 'hot review' on the home page and am very impressed. Congratulations.

Cheers,
Karen

posted by kiwidoc at 5:00 pm (EST) on Feb 10, 2009

Trish
I forgot to mention that I read your review of American Rust and was awe struck. Wow! You are an incredibly good writer.

posted by Whisper1 at 5:03 pm (EST) on Jan 28, 2009

Hi! It's cool you know my mom. I don't really know what happened to my music, I came back one time and it was screwed up, I will see now if it is fixed.

Catey

posted by fantasia655 at 11:39 pm (EST) on Jan 19, 2009

Trish,

Well, I messed up something on my profile page and lost a bunch of stuff, so I had to re-do it. Take a look at the new page when you get a chance if you like.

Hope you are doing OK and that your life is getting back to 'normal'.

Stasia

posted by alcottacre at 5:57 pm (EST) on Jan 18, 2009

I'm just here to say that I'd rather be watching MI-5 than getting ready for tomorrow's classes! They sent me a bad disc, and the new one just came yesterday. One more episode of Season 2 to go.

I'll write more over the weekend.

~Deborah

posted by Cariola at 5:09 pm (EST) on Jan 15, 2009

Trish,

I got the Kosher by Design cookbook that you had recommended in today. I went through it this afternoon and the recipes in there are fabulous! Thanks so much for your recommendation.

I hope you are doing better and life is getting back to normal for you.

Stasia

posted by alcottacre at 12:56 am (EST) on Jan 11, 2009

Trish,

I am so sorry to hear that the bank has caused you additional problems. I hate banks, to tell the truth - flat out refuse to use ATM machines (why am I paying to take out my own money?) - and sometimes wonder if the coffee can buried in the backyard like people did in the 1930s is not a better solution than going to a bank. I am glad you finally got access to your money so that you could get yourself another computer! I have missed seeing you here.

Just for the record, I have only finished 10 books for the year, not 100, it is only the 6th you know!

Stasia

posted by alcottacre at 11:53 pm (EST) on Jan 6, 2009

Trish - I have been wading through thousands upon thousands of threads in the 2009 75 Book Challenege looking for you, but I don't see you. Are you not in this one? I love your reviews. Won't you come over and play?

posted by Fourpawz2 at 10:52 am (EST) on Jan 5, 2009

I haven't written on the blog regularly for the longest time. I love to write (I'm another LTer with aspirations at authorhood), so I really need to get back at it. Thanks for visiting it! A nice boost and a reminder not to let life distract me so much.

posted by alaskabookworm at 10:49 pm (EST) on Dec 8, 2008

I noticed your Tintin collection. I loved Tintin too! Have you read the first two books?

Tintin in the Land of the Soviets (in Black & White)
Tintin in Congo (in Black & White)

They are not very much distributed all over the world but were written by Herge.

posted by rambell at 9:55 pm (EST) on Dec 6, 2008

Alright, I just sent her an email, but I'll call her as soon as I deal with my phone. Thanks again!

posted by Timi at 8:55 am (EST) on Dec 1, 2008

Just posted on your 75'er thread. Sorry for the trouble with the leak. Glad you survived with little damage. What a hassle, though!!!

posted by blackdogbooks at 8:22 pm (EST) on Nov 25, 2008

Sorry, I was away fro LT for a couple of days. I know it's hard to imagine. Your book arrived safely and I am looking forward to it. It sound's very interesting. When is it out for publication?

posted by blackdogbooks at 7:32 pm (EST) on Nov 20, 2008

Thanks for letting me know. I hope you enjoy it.

posted by bermudaonion at 9:57 am (EST) on Nov 18, 2008

Thanks!!!! You're are quickly becoming my 'connection'. Soon, there will be late night calls begging for another book, just one more. I won't be able to pay for the postage but I'll promise to pay you back. And then I'll turn to a life of thievery and pawn shops to turn quick money for another fix!!!!

posted by blackdogbooks at 4:21 pm (EST) on Nov 15, 2008

Trish,

I was born in Bermuda and moved to the US when I was 3. We cruised into NY harbor, so New York was the first place I ever set foot on US soil. Unfortunately, I don't remember living in Bermuda (I have visited there as an adult) or New York. I'm hoping to get back to NY some day, but we have a son in college right now, so there isn't any money in the budget for travel. I hope you enjoy the book!

Kathy

posted by bermudaonion at 10:49 am (EST) on Nov 15, 2008

Okay, I was in the Kitchen and noticed you had an extra copy of The Weight of a Mustard Seed. If no one else has replied, I'll take it off your hands. I am not sure I would be up to the task of any Trojan War tomes but you have been keeping me in ARC type books of late! Let me know and I'll PM an address.

posted by blackdogbooks at 12:56 pm (EST) on Nov 13, 2008

Hi Trish!

The pooch is just fine thanks. I gather he is getting high praise from his teacher at doggie school, so we're all very proud. now if only he'd use what he learnt in class when he's at home, or out on his walks...

Can't wait to see him at Christmas, assuming he hasn't convinced you to carry him over to NYC by then of course. In which case, I'll just have to come too! I love that city....

Hope you're keeping well.

Naomi
x

posted by LadyN at 6:34 pm (EST) on Nov 10, 2008

Hahaha! They are gorgeous aren't they? They are short haired border collie X labradors. They are now 6 months old and not too badly behaved! However, they still haven't learned to sign their names, so are unable to get a passport in order to visit you!

Judy

posted by judylou at 11:11 pm (EST) on Nov 8, 2008

My pleasure! I'm glad you enjoyed it :)

posted by sherbear917 at 5:39 pm (EST) on Nov 4, 2008

no problem!
thanks for going to the trouble of contacting them again.
I will look forward to getting it.

posted by caitemaire at 1:22 pm (EST) on Oct 31, 2008

Holla,

No worries. I understand busy. My birthday was fine. Quiet day. My friends wanted me to throw a party, but I told them I would throw one when I moved. Property prices keep jumping. It's nuts!I haven't found a place yet...sort of, once again, mad prices and you see a flat on saturday by monday it's taken...aargh!

I'd realy like to get in touch with your friend who designs, and maybe feature her in the magazine. Could you hook us up? I just asked you to be my friend on facebook, so I can send you my number there.

Are you still coming over for christmas? Ticket sales any good now?

posted by Timi at 5:13 am (EST) on Oct 31, 2008

Except she's not as good natured :)

posted by mollishka at 7:07 pm (EST) on Oct 25, 2008

Hello Trish,

Thanks for the comment and the recommendation. I will certainly look out for it.

Have you checked out The HIGHLY-Rated Book Group?

http://www.librarything.com/groups/apirateofexquisitemi

- TT

posted by TheTortoise at 9:07 am (EST) on Oct 18, 2008

Wonder of wonders. She admitted that she was at fault and apologized for making me wait and for the tone of her email. All is forgiven, and I can calm down a bit!

(Yes, having the original email in which she requested the 2:00 appointment definitely helped!)

posted by Cariola at 10:20 pm (EST) on Oct 15, 2008

Hello,

It's been a while. Completely my fault. I can't remember why I didn't respond...sorry! Pricey tickets! Too bad, but whatcha gonna do! You mean to be in Nigeria for Christmas, and they mean to make a profit, apparently off every customer. Unfortunate.

Me? Same 'ol, same 'ol. Work. Read. Try not to spend too much on...everything, but especially books so I'm trying to buy REALLY cheap books. You know those guys that sell at bus stops and under bridges, if you have a good eye (or are just plain lucky) you can get some really great bargains. Today, 2 books for N350. Oh and a couple of weeks ago, I got a Shopaholic book for N150.

The Stock market is crashing, great time to invest but I want to shop! ...I have a birthday coming up in 12 days, pretty excited. I like birthdays - it means cake and gifts, even if I have to get them for myself.

I'm alright sha. Hope you get a bargain on airfare though.

posted by Timi at 10:47 am (EST) on Oct 13, 2008

Thanks for the info!!!! Got a message back and it looks like I may have gotten to them in time. Haven't gone anywhere and I have been faithfully reading all of your reviews and thoughts on your 75'er thread, along with the hundreds of others from all the obssessive readers. These folks can read and post!!!!

Starting The Stand in 2 weeks will put you starting right around Halloween....very appropriate, especially given it's beginning!!!

I hope you enjoy. I am doing a little Halloween reading myself. Some old school stuff from Shirley Jackson and Mary Shelley and others!

Thanks again!

posted by blackdogbooks at 6:31 pm (EST) on Oct 12, 2008

You're very welcome! I hope you get the book :)

posted by sherbear917 at 12:41 am (EST) on Oct 7, 2008

Believe me, you;ll have no trouble getting him in water! He can't resist it. THere's a certain walk he gets taken on, and every time he pretends he's going to ignore the water, and then just can't help himself, and runs back to jump in. It's very funny!

There's been a similar documentary on recently about the evolution and domestication of our four-legged friends on this side of the pond. Fascinating,so I don't consider it babbling at all!

Lovely talking to you too!

Naomi.

posted by LadyN at 8:03 am (EST) on Oct 3, 2008

Ha ha ha!!

Hi Trish!
I'm afraid the only way you get your hands on the dog is if you sneak over to my parents' house in the dead of night. I'd recommend bringing something edible, and then he'd probably go with you more than willingly! He's prooved adept at getting out of locked windows, so wave a couple of chops around and he'll be right with you!

We lost our last mix-breed a couple of years ago through old age, and my parents went to the rescue centre shortly afterwards to see what they had of a similar kind. Luckily this handsome pure bred was waiting for a home, and he's certainly made himself one of the family. He goes to doggie-school once a week as he's quite a handful - he seems reluctant to grow up! He's gorgeous though. I have him as my work computer desk top wallpaper too!

Thanks for the message,
Take care,
Naomi.

posted by LadyN at 10:48 am (EST) on Oct 1, 2008

Thanks! Yeah; be very glad you don't have to read that novel- it's hard for me to not be into a book most of the time but that one was eyeroll city all the way through. I'm glad my review was good entertainment though- that puts me a step above the book already!

posted by Jacey25 at 12:57 pm (EST) on Sep 24, 2008

Great! Thanks for letting me know. So glad it arrived quickly. I hope you enjoy it! Tara

posted by tara35 at 9:37 pm (EST) on Sep 21, 2008

Hi Trish: I am so glad you got the book. Yes, I did receive your book - thank you so much. I have been away and just got back yesterday and I have been playing catch up with emails.

Enjoy! TINA

posted by Nitestar at 8:47 am (EST) on Sep 20, 2008

Hey. Thanks for the comment. I'm on the Upper East Side between 1st and York. Housing Works is in SoHo, on Crosby Street... it's this fantastic independent bookstore that's affiliated with Housing Works Thrift Store. Definitely worth a browse when you have the time.

posted by Kasthu at 9:31 pm (EST) on Sep 15, 2008

Alrihty,

This is a proper reply. The last one I had just taken a look at my bank statement and was shell shocked. I've adjusted now, and plan to go there and basically yell at them, or not. I'm great. The new issue is online. It took a lot more work, but I'm pleased about what we put together.

New reads? Hmm. I'm enjoying Oscar Wilde, but reading him in a Lagos bus is no fun. Level 2 exams are at the end of the month, so now my reading is basically Corporate Finance, Estate Management, Financial Statements Analysis, and Strategic Planning. Jesus is my power and my muscle!

Family is great. My parents live in Benin, and the house just got flooded again, which is sad, cos my dad just refurnished (after the last flood). But no one was hurt. So, they're good. My sis and I are house hunting right now. Don't get me started!

Everything's just peachy.

When will you be in Nigeria?

posted by Timi at 7:40 am (EST) on Sep 9, 2008

Glad the books arrived, Trish. Enjoy 'em.

posted by laytonwoman3rd at 9:57 pm (EST) on Sep 8, 2008

Holla,

No worries. You have been busy. Noticed your recent book entries. I'm alright. Where did you spend your vacation?

Later!

posted by Timi at 6:10 am (EST) on Sep 6, 2008

You're very welcome, Trish. I always look forward to reading your comments and I have put a bunch of books you've recommended or reviewed (always interestingly) on my big ol' wishlist. Besides - you're a Monarch of the Glen fan, you own both Necroscope and Pride and Prejudice and so you must be an interesting person indeed - like me.

posted by Fourpawz2 at 12:29 pm (EST) on Aug 22, 2008

I'm so sorry that I have not gotten back to you sooner! I have been ever so busy! My husband and I have a construction company and sometimes we are overwhelmed and sometimes we are underwhelmed, praying for overwhelmed again. So sorry not to have replied and not to have sent it out. Anyway, first thing tom'w morning it's off to the post office with it! You'll find Daoud's sense of humor touching under such horrific circumstances. I don't think it touched on the extreme devastation there. I don't think we are aiding the situation, , but armchair critics and dime store politicians have always been abundant, as well as solutions, only what and where is the help? My daughter's boyfriend just left for Texas and then is being deployed to Operation Iraq. He's 19 years old.

posted by mmignano11 at 11:35 pm (EST) on Jul 18, 2008

P.S. Now it won't stop raining!

posted by Timi at 1:13 pm (EST) on Jul 16, 2008

Hi hi!

I've FINALLY finished Mrs. Dalloway. I must confess I wasn't enjoying at first, then I got caught up and started comparing the characters with some people in my life. I think I'm a little bit Mrs. Dalloway and a little bit Sally Senton. Not a bad book!

Right now, work is throwing some new challenges at me, plus I spent a large part of my last paycheck on my girlfriends' bridal shower (two brides, one shower) so no new books...although I did 'borrow' something from my dad's library.

What are you up to?

posted by Timi at 1:10 pm (EST) on Jul 16, 2008

I wouldn't worry about books from the May batch yet - I know they're still trickling in. Give it another week or two?

Abby

posted by ablachly at 3:12 pm (EST) on Jul 10, 2008

Holla,

The heat here is insane! Trees or not...even at night, it's sweltering. Air conditioners would have helped but trust NEPA...My exams were fine. I'm writing Level 2 exams in September so that's good.

The site has changed and we're cleaning up a lot of techincal glitches. It looks simpler now,not as cluttered, and we hope to build on that.

What am I reading now? Mrs Dalloway by Virginia Woolf at a very languid pace; The purpose and power of prayer by Myles Munroe for weekends, and listening to the E-myth (audio book) at night. Work keeps me busy, but if i don't get some reading done...

Where do you work? Plus, what do you know about Columbia's MBA?

posted by Timi at 7:39 am (EST) on Jun 12, 2008

Its great. www.chapters.indigio.ca That is the Canadian site but but in .com and see what happens

posted by SenegalQueen at 9:49 pm (EST) on May 27, 2008

Hello there Trish!! I'm quite fine thank you....I just felt that I was pressuring myself, freaking out over my written list of books to read....I am still reading however, both library books and books that I've bought.....I'm reading "Strangley Like War" BY: Derrick Jensen & George Draffan

"The Commission" by: Philip Shenon.... both are really good

What are you reading right now??

Thanks for thinking of me...hope your spring days go well...

Mamachunk

posted by mamachunk at 8:31 pm (EST) on May 23, 2008

hey Trish,

I was looking over here to see what's new on your profile page. I like your idea of "All time favorite books" and I may have to add that to my profile page. Y'all who are constantly updating and re-making your profile pages put me to shame. I never seem to thave the time. Hope you like Enduring Love .....just watched the movie for the first time. I'm not sure the movie translated the book exactly in it's theme and feel but it was pretty close. McEwan was a producer, so you gotta figure he was sure trying to get his vision from the book onto the screen. I'll be curious what you think, as, like me, you enjoy seeing the visual representations of books.

posted by blackdogbooks at 2:46 pm (EST) on May 21, 2008

Hi Trish! Thanks for your comment. I'm really enjoying North and South. I watched the BBC adaptation earlier this week, and as soon as I finished it I dove right into the book. This is the first time I've read Gaskell, and I'm already hooked on her writing style!

posted by BookishRuth at 1:39 pm (EST) on May 18, 2008

You gave us your address when you signed up for Early Reviewers. You can check/change it here:
http://www.librarything.com/er/signup

But the publisher already has the address that's listed now, so changes you make now won't matter until next month...

Best,
Abby

posted by ablachly at 1:23 pm (EST) on May 6, 2008

Wasn't Cranford wonderful? I have had the DVD--in fact the entire Elizabeth Gaskell collection--on pre-order for a few months now. I think the release date is May 26.

It was so wonderful to see so many of my longtime favorite actos--Judi Dench, Eileen Atkins, Francesca Annis, Michael Gambon, Imelda Staunton and others--in one production.

posted by Cariola at 8:05 am (EST) on May 5, 2008

Oh......Trish, passing through and that pic on your page just drives me to comment on how much I loved that show (and of course the book). I had to watch it more than once!!

Great all time fav list also!

Cheers,

Karen

posted by kiwidoc at 9:33 pm (EST) on Apr 23, 2008

Trish,

Thank you for your gracious compliment about the photo of my daughter and I enjoying one of her favorite books, "The Peace Book," by Todd Parr. She is now up to reading chapter books. We enjoy books together each evening before bedtime reading to one another, as well as on Sunday afternoons.

I hope you will take me up on loaning you a book or two from my collection. Let me know what you would like to borrow, along with your mailing address, and I will send it out to you by the end of the week. All that I ask is that my books enjoy good care and return to me as I sent them within about a month.

Best regards,

John

posted by peacemover at 6:04 pm (EST) on Apr 14, 2008

Hello TrishNYC,

We have exchanged messages on the 75ers group and I thought I would take a look at your library. I added you to my "Interesting Libraries" because of your collection of both Fiction and Non-Fiction from and about Africa. Quite a collection.

Also, I was surprised to find Nam by Mark Baker, I also have this in the library and thought it a bit obscure. I really loved this book though, it was very hard to read but moving.

A friend of mine just checked Blink out of the library and described it to me. If you've read it, I'd be interested in your thoughts. It sounded similar to a book I have, The Gift of Fear by Gavin De Becker.

I noticed the book on Rwanda by Philip Gourevitch. I have a book of his called A Cold Case that is a look at a real cold case homicide. Small but interesting book. Not on as important a topic though. Would you recommend the book on Rwanda?

posted by blackdogbooks at 8:14 pm (EST) on Apr 5, 2008

Thanks for the comment Trish.
The ducky is quite safe now. :D

posted by beldamebruno at 8:14 pm (EST) on Mar 29, 2008

Thanks for the reply, Patricia.

I laughed when I saw your reference to a "kumbaya" ending. But I know exactly what you mean. I read both books a few years ago, but they are both ones that have stayed with me. I read many books that I forget pretty quickly! At the time of reading "The God of Small Things" I just loved the beautiful language and the way the author played with words all through the story. And I think "Veronika" stayed with me because I found it to be such a fresh idea; the simple language and humour really stood out.

posted by judylou at 10:44 pm (EST) on Mar 25, 2008

Hiya!
Yes, I finished All Quiet - and it was an incredible book. Thank you for the recommendation though - books like that are fantastic as they give you a 'taste' of other stories and books. I am just about to head over to Amazon to find it.

Lovely to speak to you.

Nancy (aka TigerTwo)

posted by literarytiger at 12:38 pm (EST) on Mar 23, 2008

Trish, Thank you for your lovely note. Yes, we have bumped into each other from time to time, most recently on the 75 Book Challenge group. I'm hoping to tidy up my B.A. early in the summer, so there's light at the end of the tunnel. Thanks for your well-wishes (there are some days I need it!)

Love your picture from the adaptation of "North and South" - a great adaptation in and of itself, I think. I loved the book also. Last Friday I was in nearby Lowell in the Boott Mill museum doing a little visual and audio research, and I couldn't help but think of that book. I took the freebie ear plugs they gave me out at one point so I could hear the din that the mill workers had to put up with. What a cacophony of sound! His mills would have been very much like ours (except both ours and their machines in the mid-19th century were water-powered, not electric).

Again, thanks for your note. It was very thoughtful of you.
Lois

posted by avaland at 3:19 pm (EST) on Mar 10, 2008

Hi Trish,

How have you been? My e-magazine is finally online. I'd like you to have a look and tell me what you think (www.gypsyblack.com). Thanks.

In other news, I'm reading for my stockbroker exams at the end of the month and if you remember anything about Nigeria, you'll remember that NEPA (now PHCN) is making studying a bit of a problem. Oh well, God dey.

Catch ya later!

posted by Timi at 4:18 am (EST) on Mar 8, 2008