Member: bethann

I just finished reading Olive Kitteridge and I am so sorry there are no more chapters - I loved it so much. I imagine the author must be an incredibly interesting person, so I've been reading some of her interviews. I envy your meeting her.

My picture is a Tiffany work that I first saw hanging in the gem room of the Field Museum in Chicago. I almost missed it, because you have to look up, and I was so busy looking down at the gem display. The glass was backlit and stunning. I think the mermaid is mesmerizing, striving upward in conversation with the fish. I bought a print for the wall and borrow a picture for my icon. Glad you like it too.

Happy reading. Now I'm working on a Short History of Women, I've been very fortunate with Early Review books lately.

Mel

posted by readaholic12 at 7:44 pm (EST) on Jun 18, 2009

Hi,
I enjoyed perusing your library and hope you don't mind being added to my interesting libraries list. We have 155 books in common, and they include some of my favorites. I found you through your review of Invisible Sisters, which I thought was very good. I am addicted to the Early Reviewer program and an thrilled to be reading Olive Kitteridge which arrived today. It looks wonderful. Happy reading,
Mel

posted by readaholic12 at 5:45 pm (EST) on Jun 12, 2009

Hi, I just joined this site. I noticed that you're a poetry fan. Have you read Unexpected Light? Here's a link: http://www.cechaffin.com

posted by CraigChaffin123 at 10:48 pm (EST) on Mar 23, 2009

How awesome is this? I'll have to finish filling this out asap...

posted by JulesAlder at 3:58 pm (EST) on Feb 9, 2009

Hi Bethann,

I was so delighted to receive your letter. I want to thank you again for your thoughtful and generous review of "Tomato Girl," and tell you how pleased I am that you also read "Forms of Intercession," my book of poems.

I've inquired about an Author's badge. Maybe I'll see it soon.

All my best,

Jayne

posted by JaynePupek at 9:29 pm (EST) on Jul 15, 2008

thanks for your comments and for adding me to your interesting libraries! i am eager to read 'the secret history' but don't actually own it yet. i am trying to read some of the books i do own before i go out and by more :) i keep hoping i will luck up and snatch a copy on bookmooch!! anyhow, feel free to drop by with your recommendations anytime. 459 books in common is pretty impressive!

posted by amanaceerdh at 2:39 pm (EST) on Jul 11, 2008

Hi! I'm glad you liked the header image from the site so much. My husband chose the stock photo from this great photographer:

http://www.sxc.hu/profile/ventileit

And adapted it for the header. I too tend to just stare at it. :) If you like that one, I think you'll also love this one, which we used for our writers' exercises blog:

http://www.sxc.hu/photo/777005

I often wish I was good with a camera so I could take photos like those. Nice to meet you, and I enjoy your collection of books!

posted by errantdreams at 2:24 am (EST) on Dec 16, 2007

Well, hey there, bethann!

Yes, indeed, fancy meeting you here. I didn't know you were on here at all! I see that we have some of the same books, including some of the same Queens books. Heh.

I hope you had a lovely weekend, and that you're enjoying the current book(s) you're reading.

- Scott

posted by scottcholstad at 5:52 pm (EST) on Dec 3, 2007

montaigne's essays and pilgrim at tinker creek are two of my favorite books -- and most recommended.
i thought you might be a miami friend beth ann reed, whose interview/stories with an old-timer of the everglades contains much fascinating lore (esp. the eels). . . and just called her, but nope! you probably will like some of my own books, at least those combining natural history and poetry . . . am debating whether to send in books for early reviews (i am a publisher as well as author)

keigu

posted by keigu at 10:01 pm (EST) on Oct 22, 2007