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posted by theoldman at 8:36 am (EST) on Jun 5, 2009

Thanks for allowing me to join in your friend circle..
Hope doing well meet you soon

posted by DarylERobidoux at 12:08 am (EST) on May 30, 2009

Noticed that you liked The Heart is a Lonely Hunter, and I was wondering if you'd be interested in reviewing my new novel and posting your comments here (as well as on a few other book-related sites). I thought you might like my novel since it's been compared to that novel by a number of reviewers. I could e-mail you the novel in an e-book format if you'd like. Let me know if you're interested. Here's a link to a summary in case you're interested:

http://christophertusa.com/

Thanks,

Chris

posted by cmtusa at 8:33 pm (EST) on Apr 17, 2009

Hello from the Maritimes! I see we have quite a few books in common. I am a recently retired English teacher and have been an avid reader all my life. I really enjoy Canadian literature and try to collect as much as space in my house allows me to. My all-time favorite Canadian novel is No Great Mischief by Alistair MacLeod. It is so beautiful and haunting. One of the best books on family love and loyalty I have ever read. I don't see it on our shared list and would highly recommend it. Drop by and browse my library sometime....perhaps you can suggest something good for me to read.

posted by brendaough at 6:01 pm (EST) on Oct 24, 2008

> Jane Eyre by UNK is a sort of novelization for English Language Learners and/or children . . . it's not the 'real thing'!

I guess I was a bit puzzled by your entries for Jane Eyre at the time. It's perfectly clear, the way you have it now. As to taking a while to reply: you don't have to reply to impudent posts quickly or indeed at all!

posted by jimroberts at 5:06 am (EST) on Apr 3, 2008

I enjoyed browsing your collection with its tantalising selection of contemporary novels. I spotted your comment in the Reading Globally group re. the adaptation of Anne Michael's novel, and am very much looking forward to that, too.

posted by betterthanchocolate at 8:28 am (EST) on Feb 29, 2008

I think the ending of The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox was a bit harsh, but killing Kitty was a very understandable act on Esme's part. After all, Kitty had taken her child away from her without ever looking back. Just imagine having been locked up for 60 years without as much as a postcard from your family. I kept wondering what would have happened if Kitty hadn't had Alzheimer's, though. Would Esme have tried to talk to her sister then? That would have made for some interesting dialogue!

posted by Cinnamon2 at 4:43 pm (EST) on Feb 16, 2008

I thought the ending of The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox was beautiful. As soon as they arrived in Kitty's room, it's the ending I was a little afraid of. To be honest, I didn't really think the author would do that to her characters, but it was a satisfying, if disturbing, conclusion. It was sad that Esme was finally free after so many years, but her first major act of freedom would effectively end it.

posted by allisonmariecat at 3:03 pm (EST) on Feb 1, 2008

Thanks for your comment.

You know what? I can't remember how [The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox] ended now - I read it so long ago and have read so many other books since then! I rmember that I enjoyed the book overall, though.

posted by Kell_Smurthwaite at 1:24 pm (EST) on Jan 23, 2008

You seem to have three copies of Jane Eyre, but one of them is Jane Eyre by Unk!

posted by jimroberts at 10:28 am (EST) on Aug 4, 2007

Welcome BiB, great to see a growing Canadian contingent.

Although I have catalogued all the books I currently own, I started using LT to record books I had read, loved and wished to remember, especially books from my childhood, now sadly long gone.
Nowadays, I give away the majority of books I purchase, especially fiction.
I completely ignore the LT angst over books physically 'owned' and not owned. ;-)

posted by casaloma at 7:25 am (EST) on Aug 3, 2007

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