Member: englishrose60

No flower lovlier than an "English Rose."

posted by saratoga99 at 12:18 pm (EST) on Nov 16, 2009

Yay, Valerie! I do hope you enjoy That Lady as much as I did.
Peggy

posted by LizzieD at 11:34 am (EST) on Nov 8, 2009

Well, I must say you're easy-going! As to "Val" being diminutive, what if your one and only name was "Peggy Ann"? That's what the obit will say even if I live to 102. I think it's the source of my deep inferiority complex! And I hate it, or at least dislike it, when somebody calls me "Peg." Oh well.
Peggy (with a sigh)

posted by LizzieD at 6:37 pm (EST) on Oct 8, 2009

Glad it's arrived - hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
Cushla

posted by cmt at 9:10 pm (EST) on Sep 23, 2009

Wow - you joined LibraryThing on my 21st birthday AND you're a fellow English rose!
Ellie

posted by elliepotten at 9:43 am (EST) on Sep 20, 2009

Noticed you liked Lovely Bones, and I was wondering if you'd be interested in reviewing my new novel and posting your comments here, as well as a few other book-related sites. Thought you might like my book since it also contains a young female narrator struggling with a series of tragic circumstances. I could e-mail you the novel in an e-book format if you'd like (I'm out of physical copies at the moment). Here's a link to a summary (and a sample chapter) in case you'd like to read more about the book before you commit:

http://christophertusa.com/

Thanks,

Chris

posted by cmtusa at 8:50 am (EST) on Sep 18, 2009

Hi Valerie,

I sent your book off today - sorry for the over-long delay!

Rosa

posted by ladycassilis at 1:27 pm (EST) on Sep 10, 2009

Valerie;
Thank you for your prompt reply. I appreciate it.
I will let Mark (msf59) know your preferences and hopefully we can knock this down to one book soon.
Again, thank you for your input.
big hug,
belva

posted by nannybebette at 6:14 pm (EST) on Sep 9, 2009

Hi;
Mark and I have been discussing the possibility of another group read in November and want your input. We have narrowed it down to two books at this point. "The People of the Book" by Geraldine Brooks and "The Thirteenth Tale" by Diane Setterfield. So chat it up with friends or us and let us know if you are up for it and what you think. Probably the same plan as with "Pillars of the Earth" which seemed to work out perfectly for almost all of us.
Think it over and give one of us a shout.
hugs and looking forward to hearing from you,
belva

posted by nannybebette at 10:13 pm (EST) on Sep 8, 2009

englishrose-

it would be great if you posted a summary of your Argentine experience on the South American-Argentine group.

btw-i loved 7Madmen by Arlt.

posted by berthirsch at 7:05 pm (EST) on Sep 8, 2009

noticed your August reads- heavy on the Argentine connection- you may enjoy looking at some of the threads in the South American-Argentine Literature Group we have.
The Tango Singer is a favorite of mine and i also enjoyed martinez's the peron Novel.

posted by berthirsch at 12:03 pm (EST) on Aug 26, 2009

Valerie;
Congratulations of the highest order on the finishing of your 999 challenge!~! I have really been giving myself the push on that one and have a ways to go. My little vacation killed me there but was absolutely worth it. Once your children are grown and have their own lives it is difficult to get quality time with them so I won't complain. But what luxury to have 4 whole months to delight yourself with whatever you choose to read. I am sure that you will enjoy that time.
So Argentine fascinates you and you enjoy all manner of books on the subject, place and times? I would, given time, apply myself in said manner to Africa, Ireland/Wales/Scotland and England. I must say that I have learned more about the entire world since joining L.T.
Many thanks for your lovely message. Will meet you "out there".
belva

posted by nannybebette at 2:11 pm (EST) on Aug 25, 2009

Hi englishrose60;
Just got home late yesterday and wanted to stop over and say "Hey, how's it going?"
Have you been reading any good books while I was gone? I only read one complete book while at Robbi's. "Battle Cry of Freedom" and it was mesmerizing. She and my friends kept me very busy for all of the 2 weeks. I was able to almost finish another on the flight home.
It was soo good to get home until I got home and found the dishes hadn't been done in 2 weeks; my last coffee cup was still in the sink. But apparently they ate out a lot. But the hubby took awesome care of the grandsons while I was away and of my mother also (and was happy to do it so I could go and spend some time with Robbi) so I didn't say anything about anything. I am just so appreciative that I was able to go and be with her for those two weeks. I got up at 5 A.M. today and cleaned the bathroom and did the dishes. The rest I will catch as catch can, but at least now the bathroom doesn't smell like a latrine and when I want to eat I can find a clean dish. So it's all good.
We went to the Pocket Sandwich Theater while I was there and they were showing a vaudevillian type play in which the actors interact with the audience. Popcorn fights are the rage and we had a blast throwing popcorn at the actors and other patrons and having popcorn rain down upon us as well. I can't wait to go back the next time!~! It was so much fun.
And they have Half Price Books stores all over the Dallas/Ft Worth/Plano/Irving/McKinny area. I think we hit everyone of them and I had to go to the P.O. and ship books home so as not to have to pay the heavy toll to check baggage at the airport. I travel so light. One very small back pack and my purse. That's it. Needless to say I do a lot of laundry while there, but traveling light just works for me.
Missed you and our conversations while I was gone. Can't wait to catch up on your thread and all the others. But I wanted to say hello as I know it will take time to play catch up.
Will see you on your thread.
belva

posted by nannybebette at 11:50 am (EST) on Aug 25, 2009

Valerie, I'm glad that the book arrived safely, and hope you enjoy it when you get to it. Now you see how I happened to have 2! I put them both away in very obscure places...... But when you get to it, I'll also make a stab at reading it. I want to ..... it just appears to be a daunting task.
Peggy

posted by LizzieD at 10:24 am (EST) on Aug 4, 2009