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1Whisper1
Spring Procession Fairy Print by David Delamare
Previous Thread found here
http://www.librarything.com/topic/133776
2ronincats
Another gorgeous painting, Linda! I hope you are still finding some relief from your pain and enjoying our spring.
(Had to come back to star the thread--I've gotten spoiled by the automatic continuation feature that does it for you.)
(Had to come back to star the thread--I've gotten spoiled by the automatic continuation feature that does it for you.)
3Whisper1
BOOK #38
Voyagers of the Titanic by Richard Davenport-Hines
April 14, 2012 will mark the 100th anniversary date of the sinking of the Titanic.
So much has been written, documented and filmed about the Titanic that it would seem difficult to find a new slant. Yet, the author has indeed accomplished this goal.
Rather than spending pages and pages of technical details regarding the building and sinking of the "unsinkable" luxury liner, Davenport-Hines focuses on the lives of those aboard. He gives in depth stories of the first, second and third class passengers.
While at times redundant and nit picky in detail, still, the author did an incredible job in this well-researched book of the facets and lives of many of the 2,240 people who boarded and the 1,517 who never set foot on land again.
Recommended
Voyagers of the Titanic by Richard Davenport-Hines
April 14, 2012 will mark the 100th anniversary date of the sinking of the Titanic.
So much has been written, documented and filmed about the Titanic that it would seem difficult to find a new slant. Yet, the author has indeed accomplished this goal.
Rather than spending pages and pages of technical details regarding the building and sinking of the "unsinkable" luxury liner, Davenport-Hines focuses on the lives of those aboard. He gives in depth stories of the first, second and third class passengers.
While at times redundant and nit picky in detail, still, the author did an incredible job in this well-researched book of the facets and lives of many of the 2,240 people who boarded and the 1,517 who never set foot on land again.
Recommended
4LovingLit
Hi Linda,
Titanic one looks like a goodie, I like to find out about the lives of people in detail. Especially the differences between life in the different classes.
Pretty shocking statistics for survival.
Titanic one looks like a goodie, I like to find out about the lives of people in detail. Especially the differences between life in the different classes.
Pretty shocking statistics for survival.
5Whisper1
It truly was a socioeconomic study of those aboard. The author makes a good point that while the rich pampered wealthy pejoratively looked down on those them deemed lessor, the Irish hated the Italians and called them Dagos; the poor Italians hated the Irish and called them Mics.
The overseerer of the building of the Titanic refused to actually go on the docks because the fights were so brutal that it was almost fight to the death between when the builders were working with each other.
Ah, human nature...What a piece of work is man!
The overseerer of the building of the Titanic refused to actually go on the docks because the fights were so brutal that it was almost fight to the death between when the builders were working with each other.
Ah, human nature...What a piece of work is man!
6ChelleBearss
Hi Linda, lovely new thread :)
7LizzieD
Happy New Thread, Linda! Love the fairies!! Love the Titanic book in theory, but when would I read it and where would I put it??? (I have to go back to finish your old thread, but I wanted to speak at least.)
9Crazymamie
Morning, Linda! Love all the artwork you put in your threads.
10Deern
Happy New Thread, Linda. Love the painting. Just googled it to see it in bigger and realized the fairies are using cards as sails in the shoe boat.
Interesting book, but I can't deal well with the Titanic story. I get too much emotionally involved, I couldn't even watch the famous movie in full.
Interesting book, but I can't deal well with the Titanic story. I get too much emotionally involved, I couldn't even watch the famous movie in full.
11foggidawn
Hi, Linda! I just remembered, I have a book recommendation for you: I think you would love Listening for Lions by Gloria Whelan, if you get a chance to read it.
13countrylife
I just finished a Gloria Whelan last night, also YA, Once on This Island about Mackinac Island and the War of 1812. She writes well for young adults, with a strong sense of place and history.
14Whisper1
Hi Cindy...I very much enjoy Gloria Whelan's works. I've added Once on This Island to the TBR pile.
Hi Arden...I recently discovered this artist and will hope to purchase one of the posters/prints to frame in my office. I love Victorian fairy painting and his work reminds me of this.
Hi foggidawn! I've added your recommendation. It looks like a good book! Thanks for thinking of me.
I'll return to post more later. It is crazy busy at work at the end of the semester...ugh.
Thanks to all who visit here!
Hi Arden...I recently discovered this artist and will hope to purchase one of the posters/prints to frame in my office. I love Victorian fairy painting and his work reminds me of this.
Hi foggidawn! I've added your recommendation. It looks like a good book! Thanks for thinking of me.
I'll return to post more later. It is crazy busy at work at the end of the semester...ugh.
Thanks to all who visit here!
15ronincats
Linda, have you ever read The Gammage Cup by Carol Kendall? It was a Newbery Honor Book, but I have no idea what year except that it was published in 1959.
16LovingLit
Ah, human nature...What a piece of work is man!
Aint that the truth! I cant tell if we are getting better or worse either. Id like to think better, but what violence there is is more publicised.
Aint that the truth! I cant tell if we are getting better or worse either. Id like to think better, but what violence there is is more publicised.
17London_StJ
Now that does sound like an account that could be interesting. Lovely review, dear.
19tymfos
I've got that one to read and review. That's going to be my project for the coming week, with the anniversary of the sinking.
24Whisper1
How lovely! All these adorable Easter wishes! I spent the weekend sorting through books and closets of clothes. The Family Services drop off center appreciated the bags and bags of clothes I gave them.
I didn't check LT in a few days. When the semester ends, I hope to be more vigilant.
I know we have said it before regarding this obsession we have re. hoarding books. This weekend when I finally took a visual look at all the books piled high, I realized on a deeper level how out of control it is.
I took all library books back to the library and daily will try to conquer the books I own.
Like others, I'm going to make a list of those purchased and those read...Perhaps this will help.
Happy Spring to all!
I didn't check LT in a few days. When the semester ends, I hope to be more vigilant.
I know we have said it before regarding this obsession we have re. hoarding books. This weekend when I finally took a visual look at all the books piled high, I realized on a deeper level how out of control it is.
I took all library books back to the library and daily will try to conquer the books I own.
Like others, I'm going to make a list of those purchased and those read...Perhaps this will help.
Happy Spring to all!
25mckait
Hi Linda!
What a productive weekend!
I have already experienced that moment.. where I realized my books were getting the best of me ..
I have been taking steps for a while with that. I am not sure whether the nook and kindle help or hurt that mission :P
What a productive weekend!
I have already experienced that moment.. where I realized my books were getting the best of me ..
I have been taking steps for a while with that. I am not sure whether the nook and kindle help or hurt that mission :P
26Whisper1
BOOK #39
The Queen's Sorrow by Suzannah Dunn
England post Henry VIII continued to be fraught with intrigue, back stabbing and a political system lending to a court of fear.
When Mary Tudor, Henry's first daughter, and child of Katharine of Aragon took the throne, the fires of Mary's hell raged throughout as indiscriminate burnings were a daily occurrence.
Married to a much despised Spanish King, Mary's heart was broken as it became obvious Philip loathed his bride and his primary goal was the throne. Philip brought his household to England were these members became as hated as Philip.
The story is told from the perspective of Rafael, a member of Philip's entourage.
This is a very disappointing book. The title is misleading. Infact, Mary is a mere back drop to Rafael's ramblings.
Mary and "The Queen's Sorrow" are mentioned but the title does not follow the story line.
NOT recommended
The only good thing I can say is that this is one more book read from my shelf. While I usually retain my books regarding England, this one is not a keeper in any way.
The Queen's Sorrow by Suzannah Dunn
England post Henry VIII continued to be fraught with intrigue, back stabbing and a political system lending to a court of fear.
When Mary Tudor, Henry's first daughter, and child of Katharine of Aragon took the throne, the fires of Mary's hell raged throughout as indiscriminate burnings were a daily occurrence.
Married to a much despised Spanish King, Mary's heart was broken as it became obvious Philip loathed his bride and his primary goal was the throne. Philip brought his household to England were these members became as hated as Philip.
The story is told from the perspective of Rafael, a member of Philip's entourage.
This is a very disappointing book. The title is misleading. Infact, Mary is a mere back drop to Rafael's ramblings.
Mary and "The Queen's Sorrow" are mentioned but the title does not follow the story line.
NOT recommended
The only good thing I can say is that this is one more book read from my shelf. While I usually retain my books regarding England, this one is not a keeper in any way.
27PaulCranswick
Linda - found your thread....happy belated Easter celebrations. 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic - the arrogance of those putting the ill-fated ship to sea beggars belief with the benefit of retrospect doesn't it?
28Whisper1
BOOK#40
Born to Write
This is a delightful look at six well-known authors providing insights into the childhoods that shaped and modeled these writers.
An only child from an affluent background, Newbery winner, well-known author of A Wrinkle in Time series, Madeline L'Engle was very lonely. Her parents were consumed with entertaining and societal trappings. Shuffled from one prestigious boarding school - another, books were her steady companion and mode of escape. Winning a writing contest in sixth grade, she was accused of copying the poem. Deemed as "too stupid" to write the poem herself, her parents had to show her works to prove her precociousness.
A constant worrier, E.B. White found solace in the love of animals. At eight years of age, hiding out in the stables with the horses, he taught himself to write by sounding out words in newspapers.
Charlotte's Web is indeed a story of the power of words. The words Charlotte uses save Wilbur the pig's life.
One of my favorite authors, Christopher Paul Curtis loved the smell of old libraries and books. Finding peace and comfort in libraries, he escaped there whenever life was too hectic.
As an adult, his first book was written at the table of a library.
A lonely childhood and a vivid imagination served C.S. (Jack) Lewis well. Dreaming of a lion became the springboard for his wonderful series The Chronicles of Narnia.
Lucy Maud Montgomery had a difficult childhood. When her mother died when she was only two. Her father abandoned her to grandparents, who, while they provided a comfortable life, were much older and too strict to relate to her.
Years later, reunited with her father, she had a very evil stepmother. Using her life as a reference, she is best known for her book Anne of Green Gables.
Philip Pulllman's inspiration for The Golden Compass was an uprooted childhood wherein his family moved frequently and his life did not feel settled.
Highly recommended.
Born to Write
This is a delightful look at six well-known authors providing insights into the childhoods that shaped and modeled these writers.
An only child from an affluent background, Newbery winner, well-known author of A Wrinkle in Time series, Madeline L'Engle was very lonely. Her parents were consumed with entertaining and societal trappings. Shuffled from one prestigious boarding school - another, books were her steady companion and mode of escape. Winning a writing contest in sixth grade, she was accused of copying the poem. Deemed as "too stupid" to write the poem herself, her parents had to show her works to prove her precociousness.
A constant worrier, E.B. White found solace in the love of animals. At eight years of age, hiding out in the stables with the horses, he taught himself to write by sounding out words in newspapers.
Charlotte's Web is indeed a story of the power of words. The words Charlotte uses save Wilbur the pig's life.
One of my favorite authors, Christopher Paul Curtis loved the smell of old libraries and books. Finding peace and comfort in libraries, he escaped there whenever life was too hectic.
As an adult, his first book was written at the table of a library.
A lonely childhood and a vivid imagination served C.S. (Jack) Lewis well. Dreaming of a lion became the springboard for his wonderful series The Chronicles of Narnia.
Lucy Maud Montgomery had a difficult childhood. When her mother died when she was only two. Her father abandoned her to grandparents, who, while they provided a comfortable life, were much older and too strict to relate to her.
Years later, reunited with her father, she had a very evil stepmother. Using her life as a reference, she is best known for her book Anne of Green Gables.
Philip Pulllman's inspiration for The Golden Compass was an uprooted childhood wherein his family moved frequently and his life did not feel settled.
Highly recommended.
29Ape
*Waves* I'm afraid I've been behind far too long and I can't even begin to imagine trying to catch up, but I hope you are doing well! *Hugs*
30Crazymamie
Just dropping in to see what's going on over here. Hope you had a great holiday weekend.
32FAMeulstee
> 24: book hoarding... well I am afraid it is incurable ;-)
I hope you are feeling better now
hugs
I hope you are feeling better now
hugs
33tymfos
Hi, Linda! Sorry The Queen's Sorrow was such a disappointment.
Those books do get out of hand. . . I managed to get out of two bookstores in Gettysburg yesterday w/o buying anything. Today I saw a book in the supermarket bargain bin that I almost bought . . . I asked myself when I'd get around to reading it? Resisted temptation. Very difficult.
Those books do get out of hand. . . I managed to get out of two bookstores in Gettysburg yesterday w/o buying anything. Today I saw a book in the supermarket bargain bin that I almost bought . . . I asked myself when I'd get around to reading it? Resisted temptation. Very difficult.
34ronincats
*mumbles something about supporting independent bookstores to justify the two books I picked up yesterday*
Glad your last read was a good one, Linda--it sounds quite intriguing!
Glad your last read was a good one, Linda--it sounds quite intriguing!
35Whisper1
Hello to all and thanks for stopping by. The end of semester details leave me weary and thus I haven't had the energy to visit threads. I apologize and hope to be back in the swing of things in a few weeks.
The good news is that on Sunday we can bring home a new puppy. Three times, Will and I visited the home of the lovely lady who has seven puppies. She is particular regarding who obtains a puppy and it is a joy to see the mothers of the puppies and how calm they are.
Work load, the loss of a friend followed by the loss of our beloved Sheltie Simon and health issues have weighed heavily upon me and the thought of a new puppy brings great joy. The house is empty without Simon and while he cannot be replaced, I think spring is a time to show honor to Simon by accepting a new life into our house.
I'm trying to read books off the shelves and give them away. Since my energy is compromised, I randomly chose an art book to soak in the beauty of Rembrandt.
BOOK#41
Rembrandt TickTock Essential Artists by David Spence
The images were lovely. The chronology of the time frame re. Rembrandt's life was well planned. The writing was redundant and poorly written. Still, it was soothing to take time to gaze upon the works of a master, but, as any reader knows, frustration occurs when the reader feels the need to re write the text.
Guardedly recommended.
The good news is that on Sunday we can bring home a new puppy. Three times, Will and I visited the home of the lovely lady who has seven puppies. She is particular regarding who obtains a puppy and it is a joy to see the mothers of the puppies and how calm they are.
Work load, the loss of a friend followed by the loss of our beloved Sheltie Simon and health issues have weighed heavily upon me and the thought of a new puppy brings great joy. The house is empty without Simon and while he cannot be replaced, I think spring is a time to show honor to Simon by accepting a new life into our house.
I'm trying to read books off the shelves and give them away. Since my energy is compromised, I randomly chose an art book to soak in the beauty of Rembrandt.
BOOK#41
Rembrandt TickTock Essential Artists by David Spence
The images were lovely. The chronology of the time frame re. Rembrandt's life was well planned. The writing was redundant and poorly written. Still, it was soothing to take time to gaze upon the works of a master, but, as any reader knows, frustration occurs when the reader feels the need to re write the text.
Guardedly recommended.
36London_StJ
I'm so glad to hear you will be bringing a new love into your home, and I am sure he (or she) will bring you great joy - you're just too caring of a person to not have someone to care for.
37mckait
I completely agree... Simon would want another furkid to come in and keep you company
while he frolics at the bridge and waits to see you again :)
I hope that all of the end of semester work passes soon and you can relax a bit..
((Linda))
while he frolics at the bridge and waits to see you again :)
I hope that all of the end of semester work passes soon and you can relax a bit..
((Linda))
38Crazymamie
So happy to hear about the new puppy - how fun!
39streamsong
Yay! And there will be scads and oodles of puppy pics that we can all enjoy, right?
Born to Write sounds wonderful--great review! Onto my spreadsheet it goes.
Born to Write sounds wonderful--great review! Onto my spreadsheet it goes.
40FAMeulstee
Oh the joy of having a puppy :-)
I am glad you and Will decided to get a puppy, young life is good to cheer you both up and we know how you need that!
I am glad you and Will decided to get a puppy, young life is good to cheer you both up and we know how you need that!
42ronincats
So exciting to hear about the puppy! Perfect timing too--with the end of the semester, you'll have more time to spend with it.
43souloftherose
So happy to hear about the puppy! I hope it will bring cheer and healing to you and Will. Please do share the photos.
45countrylife
Born to Write sounds interesting. One of my daughters thinks she wants to be a writer, though I hope we haven't provided her quite as sad a beginning as the writers chronicled in that book! (By the way, your touchstone at post 28 goes to the wrong book.)
Yay for puppyness!
Yay for puppyness!
46countrylife
And Born to Write is a hot review this morning!
47dk_phoenix
Hi Linda! Just passing through with a wave... :)
48Crazymamie
Me, too! Waves
49ChelleBearss
Congrats on getting a new puppy! Can't wait to see some puppy pictures! :)
50Donna828
Lost...found...starred again. I am eagerly anticipating Sunday and your new puppy. Do you have a name picked out yet? I'll be back to look at pictures. I'm so happy for you, Linda.
52-Cee-
Great news! We you are getting a new puppy!
It's a sheltie, right? Can't wait to hear all about it :)
Great review on Born to Write. Looks very interesting.
hugs to get you thru the semester ending...
It's a sheltie, right? Can't wait to hear all about it :)
Great review on Born to Write. Looks very interesting.
hugs to get you thru the semester ending...
53FAMeulstee
Tomorrow big puppy day, have fun my dear!
55Whisper1
Thank you all for your outreach. I haven't felt well this week...lots of pain and falling. Thus, the thoughts of a new puppy have sustained me throughout the week. I'm on vacation next week and it is the first time in 28 years of working at Lehigh University that I've taken time for myself during a crazy busy time at work.
I'm exhausted and have almost four weeks of vacation to use before June 30 or I lose it. So, vacation and a new puppy are going to be balm for a weary soul and body.
I am always amazed at the power of this group. The love, the caring, the sensitivity and the time spent in writing messages...all of this is overwhelmingly positive and wonderful!!!!
I'll be sure to post photos in the next few days. Kath, we went to the pet store and purchased a brand of puppy food called Wellness Puppy. Yikes, it was expensive. It is what the owner of the puppies is feeding them. Have you heard of this food?
Hugs to all and many thanks for your kind thoughts and wishes regarding our new sheltie puppy Lilly.
I'm exhausted and have almost four weeks of vacation to use before June 30 or I lose it. So, vacation and a new puppy are going to be balm for a weary soul and body.
I am always amazed at the power of this group. The love, the caring, the sensitivity and the time spent in writing messages...all of this is overwhelmingly positive and wonderful!!!!
I'll be sure to post photos in the next few days. Kath, we went to the pet store and purchased a brand of puppy food called Wellness Puppy. Yikes, it was expensive. It is what the owner of the puppies is feeding them. Have you heard of this food?
Hugs to all and many thanks for your kind thoughts and wishes regarding our new sheltie puppy Lilly.
56Whisper1
BOOK#42
Where I Want to Be by Adele Griffin. This was a National Book Award Finalist.
Two sisters, Jane and Lily. Jane suffers from severe depression, and while the author doesn't mention schizophrenia, it appears that Jane also is in the throes of hearing voices and slipping in and out of reality.
The family is loving and understanding and tries to the best of their ability to help Jane. When she dies in an accident, the they are left wondering if it was purposeful. Lily is left with severe grief.
The subject matter is intense, but somehow the writing style lacked depth.
I cannot recommend this one at all.
Where I Want to Be by Adele Griffin. This was a National Book Award Finalist.
Two sisters, Jane and Lily. Jane suffers from severe depression, and while the author doesn't mention schizophrenia, it appears that Jane also is in the throes of hearing voices and slipping in and out of reality.
The family is loving and understanding and tries to the best of their ability to help Jane. When she dies in an accident, the they are left wondering if it was purposeful. Lily is left with severe grief.
The subject matter is intense, but somehow the writing style lacked depth.
I cannot recommend this one at all.
57tymfos
Linda, best wishes to you with the new puppy. I hope the time off from work, with the new furkid, will be refreshing for you!
58Crazymamie
What Terri said! Sending good thoughts your way.
59souloftherose
Linda, so sorry to hear you've had a rough few weeks. I hope some rest and a puppy provide some balm and comfort.
60-Cee-
ROFL! Linda! Do you really think that you will get any rest getting a new puppy?????
The good news is the extra love and fun - the furry cuddles - and you don't have to get up to go to work!
Wishng you happiness :)
The good news is the extra love and fun - the furry cuddles - and you don't have to get up to go to work!
Wishng you happiness :)
61Copperskye
Oh Linda! Was today puppy day? I hope so. What a joy he'll be.
Use that vacation time to bond and train! Add in some FMLA leave!
Hope all is well.
Use that vacation time to bond and train! Add in some FMLA leave!
Hope all is well.
62mckait
Wellness is a good dog food.. good choice. Is that what they are feeding at the breeder?
I hope puppy day ( and night) was a success!
I hope puppy day ( and night) was a success!
64alcottacre
*waving* at Linda
What? No puppy pictures yet?
What? No puppy pictures yet?
65vancouverdeb
Born to Write sounds like a wonderful book! I think I'm going to put that on my wish list! Sorry you are not feeling well. I hope that the new puppy will add some joy to your life, Linda.
66MonicaLynn
Tap Tap Tap {Finger Tapping} awaiting new Puppy Pics.. Trying to be patient :) Hoping all is well.
69Crazymamie
Sending good thoughts your way - hope today is a good one.
70LovingLit
I hope your weeks of holiday are refreshing and refueling for you. You have seriously earned them! Sounds like it will be a great bonding time for you and puppy, what are you going to name him/her? Have you got him/her yet? I know I echo others in saying .......*waits patiently for photos* :)
71brenzi
Puppy pics are.....where? I can't imagine that this new little pup will bring so much joy into your life Linda that you will be able to forget some of the "stuff" you've had to deal with. At least for a little while. You'll be too busy to have time to think about anything except keeping up with puppy LOL.
72Whisper1
Hi to all. I'm sorry to be out of touch. The arrival of a new puppy coincided with the installation of new hardwood floors throughout the house. Will and I are exhausted from moving items from one room to another. The house is a mess and somehow, like humpty dumpty, we are wondering if we can ever put it together again.
Time to downsize and declutter. Books...books...books are everywhere. Stuff...stuff everywhere.
The puppy is wonderful. I have a new camera and I tried to download photos, but am having a difficult time doing so. One of my computer wizard students is visiting Saturday night and he will help me learn more about the camera. Then, photos will be posted.
The puppy is lively, affectionate and well adjusted. At eight weeks old, it is a marvel that she is almost trained and hasn't had an accident in the house yet.
I haven't posted on threads and hope to do so as soon as the dust settles. All the removal of the old carpeting and the dust and dirt from the installation caused an Asthma attack for poor Will.
But, next week things will be settled and we can enjoy our new arrangement.
Thanks for posting and keeping in touch, especially given the fact that I haven't had time to post personally on your threads.
Love
Time to downsize and declutter. Books...books...books are everywhere. Stuff...stuff everywhere.
The puppy is wonderful. I have a new camera and I tried to download photos, but am having a difficult time doing so. One of my computer wizard students is visiting Saturday night and he will help me learn more about the camera. Then, photos will be posted.
The puppy is lively, affectionate and well adjusted. At eight weeks old, it is a marvel that she is almost trained and hasn't had an accident in the house yet.
I haven't posted on threads and hope to do so as soon as the dust settles. All the removal of the old carpeting and the dust and dirt from the installation caused an Asthma attack for poor Will.
But, next week things will be settled and we can enjoy our new arrangement.
Thanks for posting and keeping in touch, especially given the fact that I haven't had time to post personally on your threads.
Love
73mckait
Glad to hear that things are moving along and puppy is home !
No Name? LOL
I look forward to more details soon....
No Name? LOL
I look forward to more details soon....
76phebj
Hi Linda. Sounds like you're in the middle of a whirlwind of activity. Can't wait to hear and see more about the puppy. For some reason, I can't see the two pictures you just posted but I will be checking in regularly for updates. Have fun with the new addition to the family.
77Crazymamie
New hardwood floors - you gotta love that. We did that a few years ago and have loved not having any carpeting - so much easier to keep clean. And so beautiful to look at! Glad things are going well with the new puppy - she sounds like a doll. Can't wait to see her. Take things easy and don't work too hard on putting things back in order. I know just what you mean about clutter because it is mentally and emotionally exhausting to look at and think about. Try not to stress about it- one step at a time still gets you there.
79ronincats
Woo hoo, the last one came through!!! What a cutie! And you will love the new floors, once things get settled again.
81Crazymamie
ADORABLE -what's her name?
Lilly! Love that.
Lilly! Love that.
82Deern
oh - puppy pics! :-)
Congratulations on the new family addition, Linda. She is so adorable. Those sharp little milk teeth!
Congratulations on the new family addition, Linda. She is so adorable. Those sharp little milk teeth!
84bluesalamanders
Aww she looks so sweet and fuzzy!
85FAMeulstee
Awww Lilly looks adorable!
Hardwood floors sound good, we'll have to replace our floor in a few years... I get nightmares of it, where to put all our stuff when the floor is placed...
Poor Wiil, I hope he feels better now.
Good luck with the downsize and declutter, the last is important with a pup around ;-)
Hardwood floors sound good, we'll have to replace our floor in a few years... I get nightmares of it, where to put all our stuff when the floor is placed...
Poor Wiil, I hope he feels better now.
Good luck with the downsize and declutter, the last is important with a pup around ;-)
89Donna828
I saw all the new posts and thought "puppy pics"! Lilly is absolutely adorable. It sounds like she is adjusting well despite the commotion of moving furniture and floor installation. Double congratulations, Linda!
90tymfos
Wow, what a cute puppy! Lilly is beautiful!
I can relate to your remodeling headaches. You are brave to mix getting a new puppy with getting new hardwood floors, I think.
I can relate to your remodeling headaches. You are brave to mix getting a new puppy with getting new hardwood floors, I think.
91porch_reader
What an adorable puppy, Linda!
93Copperskye
Oh Linda, Lilly is adorable!! Congratulations!
94PaulCranswick
What a lovely puppy Linda - I am so pleased for you that you have someone to take up your spare affections as Simon did. Not sure that the installation of new hardwood floors at the same time is the smartest thing you've done though!
95brenzi
Oh my Linda, what an absolutely adorable little puppy. You must be beside yourself. Lovely Lily!
98streamsong
She looks wonderful--a cuddle meister. And I love that wolfish gleam in her eye where's she's attacking the toy.
99Whisper1
Thanks to all for posting. This was a working vacation week...The floors are finished and now it is clean up time...ugh. Will helps when he can, but as anyone who has asthma knows, dust and dirt and poison to him.
I'm way behind on reading for this month, but real life sometimes has a habit of getting in the way of things we love.
I finished a book that was highly recommended by many of you.
BOOK #43
Case Histories by Kate Atkinson
This book contains many twisting, winding paths. It is not a book to read when your mind is cluttered. It is a book to read when you have concentrated time to follow the meandering turns. It is worth the energy -- if you have it to spare.
It is well written and has a mysterious film noir like quality. A previous police man, Jackson Brodie now runs a detective agency. Three cases are presented to him, each one separate, yet with tidbits of overlapping circumstances and characters.
Years ago a wife was blamed for ax murdering her husband; she left behind a daughter who slipped between the cracks and the sister of the alleged murderer is hoping to find the now grown child .
A beautiful, innocent three year old little girl disappeared 35 years ago; one sister is now a clustered nun and the other two bickering unlikeable sisters now want Jackson to discover what happened to her.
Older lawyer Theo still grieves and tremendously misses his then 19 year of daughter who was murdered in his office while he was at a meeting. All leads left a cold trail and he hopes Jackson can find the why to the puzzle.
The characters were very well developed, but I think the author rambled a bit. Perhaps a chunk of the story could have been deleted. I have a difficult time when authors switch back and forth, back and forth. It makes my head spin till I want to spit green pea soup.
Still, it does haunt me a few days after reading it.
Guardedly recommended 2.5 stars.
I'm way behind on reading for this month, but real life sometimes has a habit of getting in the way of things we love.
I finished a book that was highly recommended by many of you.
BOOK #43
Case Histories by Kate Atkinson
This book contains many twisting, winding paths. It is not a book to read when your mind is cluttered. It is a book to read when you have concentrated time to follow the meandering turns. It is worth the energy -- if you have it to spare.
It is well written and has a mysterious film noir like quality. A previous police man, Jackson Brodie now runs a detective agency. Three cases are presented to him, each one separate, yet with tidbits of overlapping circumstances and characters.
Years ago a wife was blamed for ax murdering her husband; she left behind a daughter who slipped between the cracks and the sister of the alleged murderer is hoping to find the now grown child .
A beautiful, innocent three year old little girl disappeared 35 years ago; one sister is now a clustered nun and the other two bickering unlikeable sisters now want Jackson to discover what happened to her.
Older lawyer Theo still grieves and tremendously misses his then 19 year of daughter who was murdered in his office while he was at a meeting. All leads left a cold trail and he hopes Jackson can find the why to the puzzle.
The characters were very well developed, but I think the author rambled a bit. Perhaps a chunk of the story could have been deleted. I have a difficult time when authors switch back and forth, back and forth. It makes my head spin till I want to spit green pea soup.
Still, it does haunt me a few days after reading it.
Guardedly recommended 2.5 stars.
100-Cee-
OH! Lilly! What a sweet little fluffball! I love sheltie puppies :)
She is beautiful, Linda. Good luck with her...many long and loving years ahead :)
She is beautiful, Linda. Good luck with her...many long and loving years ahead :)
101MonicaLynn
Linda I know I told you on facebook, but she is just beautiful and I want one now.. :) She looks so cuddly cute..
102Whisper1
Good Morning To ALL
It is damp, rainy and a great day to read...after errands. I hope to take a break today from all the rearranging, dusting and de cluttering. As the installers worked on each room, we had to move items into other spaces. I now have a firm grasp of how out of control this book collecting obsession seems to be....There are so many books all over in various rooms.... I am reading them and giving them away......I'm going to try very hard not to buy more...but, like any obsession it is a day-day struggle.
One more randomly pulled from one of the piles:
BOOK#44
Heartbeat by Sharon Creech
This is a story of 12 year old Annie who loves to run. Told in poetic form, it is a story of friendship, family, of a birth of a brother and aging of her beloved grandfather.
There is nothing overwhelmingly special about this book, but it is worth time spent reading.
The author received a Newbery medal forWalk Two Moons. She is also the first American winner of the Carnegie Medal for her book Ruby Holler.
It is damp, rainy and a great day to read...after errands. I hope to take a break today from all the rearranging, dusting and de cluttering. As the installers worked on each room, we had to move items into other spaces. I now have a firm grasp of how out of control this book collecting obsession seems to be....There are so many books all over in various rooms.... I am reading them and giving them away......I'm going to try very hard not to buy more...but, like any obsession it is a day-day struggle.
One more randomly pulled from one of the piles:
BOOK#44
Heartbeat by Sharon Creech
This is a story of 12 year old Annie who loves to run. Told in poetic form, it is a story of friendship, family, of a birth of a brother and aging of her beloved grandfather.
There is nothing overwhelmingly special about this book, but it is worth time spent reading.
The author received a Newbery medal forWalk Two Moons. She is also the first American winner of the Carnegie Medal for her book Ruby Holler.
103msf59
Morning Linda! I love the puppy pix. She is adorable. Sorry, Case Histories made you want to spew pea soup. Like you said, maybe it's just not your cuppa. I thought it was excellent.
I have Thirteen Reasons Why on audio and hope to get to it soon. You were a fan, right?
I have Thirteen Reasons Why on audio and hope to get to it soon. You were a fan, right?
104tymfos
It makes my head spin till I want to spit green pea soup.
Linda, that's got to be one of the most memorable review lines I've ever seen! :) I'm glad your next book was a little more palatable.
Are you folks expecting snow at your end of PA? We're supposed to get hammered tonight and tomorrow. With all the early blooming we've had, it's likely to make a real mess. :(
Linda, that's got to be one of the most memorable review lines I've ever seen! :) I'm glad your next book was a little more palatable.
Are you folks expecting snow at your end of PA? We're supposed to get hammered tonight and tomorrow. With all the early blooming we've had, it's likely to make a real mess. :(
105LovingLit
Glad the floors are all done, that is a big job to get out of the way. And at least youve made time for some reading amongst all that real life!
106-Cee-
btw, despite everyone's love of it, I did not care for Case Histories very much myself. I wanted to like it since there were more in the series that might have been good... but nah. That one was more than enough for me :P
107tymfos
I have Case Histories on the shelf, and don't know whether to read it or not. Such mixed reviews!
108ChelleBearss
PUPPY!! So cute.
Good review of Case Histories. I've been meaning to get to that one, so I will take your warning and wait until I have a clear head.
Good review of Case Histories. I've been meaning to get to that one, so I will take your warning and wait until I have a clear head.
109mckait
So, are you still on break?
Did you know that Alice Hoffman was in Lehigh this past weekend? I just saw
it on FB last night :( I love her... The Dovekeepers was fantastic. Her betst..
but it is a case of best of the best..
Linda.. I thought you might be interested in having a look at this
thread.
http://www.librarything.com/topic/135696#t
my own post was completely ignored, s if I never "spoke".
I thought it might be something you would like to see discussed.
(Some people!!)
Did you know that Alice Hoffman was in Lehigh this past weekend? I just saw
it on FB last night :( I love her... The Dovekeepers was fantastic. Her betst..
but it is a case of best of the best..
Linda.. I thought you might be interested in having a look at this
thread.
http://www.librarything.com/topic/135696#t
my own post was completely ignored, s if I never "spoke".
I thought it might be something you would like to see discussed.
(Some people!!)
110Whisper1
Hi Kath
I am still taking a break from Lehigh. I'll return on Thursday. I didn't know Alice Hoffman was at Lehigh. I guess that is an indicator that I am truly for the first time in 28 years, not checking in with Lehigh...
Thanks for sending the link regarding the YA discussion.
Here is my comment:
http://www.librarything.com/topic/135696#t
I am still taking a break from Lehigh. I'll return on Thursday. I didn't know Alice Hoffman was at Lehigh. I guess that is an indicator that I am truly for the first time in 28 years, not checking in with Lehigh...
Thanks for sending the link regarding the YA discussion.
Here is my comment:
http://www.librarything.com/topic/135696#t
111mckait
I get so ticked off when anyone is a book snob.
What on earth is the point of it? I may not seek out
YA books, but if one that appeals comes my way, I read it eagerly.
I am a firm believer in reader what makes you feel good..
What struck me is that the book snobbery reached beyond the comments
to the commenter. I look forward to seeing if there will be a response to you :)
I am glad to hear that you are still on break, and taking it so seriously!
What on earth is the point of it? I may not seek out
YA books, but if one that appeals comes my way, I read it eagerly.
I am a firm believer in reader what makes you feel good..
What struck me is that the book snobbery reached beyond the comments
to the commenter. I look forward to seeing if there will be a response to you :)
I am glad to hear that you are still on break, and taking it so seriously!
112FAMeulstee
I completely agree with you Linda and Kath
If not for YA I may never have read anything again. I had been forced to read too much "high litterature" in high-school, completely stopped reading after finishing high-school.
I bet Linda will be ignored too Kath :-(
If not for YA I may never have read anything again. I had been forced to read too much "high litterature" in high-school, completely stopped reading after finishing high-school.
I bet Linda will be ignored too Kath :-(
113Whisper1
When reading the threads of other groups, I'm always very thankful that our 75 challenge group is so kind, open minded and considerate!
114Whisper1
BOOK#45
A Day No Pigs Would Die by Robert Newton Peck
My 1972 edition states that over 1.5 million copies were sold. The American Library Association lists this on the top 100 banned/challenged books. In the 1990's, it was #16 on the list of books that people demanded to be removed from libraries.
Oh, my! Perhaps those who oppose the book might want to dust off their pearls. This is a unique, special, honest, real-to-life tale of a 12 year old young man who hails from a plain, simple Shaker family. Living a no-frills life, they own very little. When Rob rescues an adult cow who is having a very difficult birth of her calf, the owner rewards him with a baby piglet. It is the first thing Rob has ever owned.
This is a story of the relationship of Rob and his pet pig and of his endearing bond with his father and his family. Rob suddenly becomes more mature when he learns that his father is dying and that very difficult decisions much be made.
Highly recommended. This is what well-written YA books are all about -- life, reality, difficulty, joy, sadness, humor and relationships.
Highly Recommended
A Day No Pigs Would Die by Robert Newton Peck
My 1972 edition states that over 1.5 million copies were sold. The American Library Association lists this on the top 100 banned/challenged books. In the 1990's, it was #16 on the list of books that people demanded to be removed from libraries.
Oh, my! Perhaps those who oppose the book might want to dust off their pearls. This is a unique, special, honest, real-to-life tale of a 12 year old young man who hails from a plain, simple Shaker family. Living a no-frills life, they own very little. When Rob rescues an adult cow who is having a very difficult birth of her calf, the owner rewards him with a baby piglet. It is the first thing Rob has ever owned.
This is a story of the relationship of Rob and his pet pig and of his endearing bond with his father and his family. Rob suddenly becomes more mature when he learns that his father is dying and that very difficult decisions much be made.
Highly recommended. This is what well-written YA books are all about -- life, reality, difficulty, joy, sadness, humor and relationships.
Highly Recommended
115mckait
I read that book years ago, Linda and LOVED it!
Anita, you could be right... And Linda, you are, our 75'ers are special!
Anita, you could be right... And Linda, you are, our 75'ers are special!
118SandDune
#114 Linda, just out of curiosity, why did people want to ban it? From your description it doesn't sound that controversial!
119tymfos
118 Here is an article challenging the objections to the book:
http://www.redgravenstein.com/people/gs/mlis/234/pigs.htm
http://www.redgravenstein.com/people/gs/mlis/234/pigs.htm
121DeltaQueen50
Hi Linda, I somehow lost you but now I have re-starred you. So much to catch up on, congratulations on your new adorable member of the family. Lilly looks so soft & huggable, I am sure she has brought great joy into your lives.
123tymfos
120 Good Morning, Linda! You're welcome. I looked it up because I was curious about the objections, too, and I figured I might as well share what I found.
124mckait
Hmmm Just mentioning The Dovekeepers to you here has made me want to revisit it already...
it is such a good book.. but there are so many books and so little time!I think I have to read
The Grasshopper King by David Stanley next. I was sent it by the author.. and it takes
place "locally" so that always appeals.. ( Like the Edie Claire books.. there is something about a book
that takes place in ones back yard, so to speak )
Hope today is a good day for you and the lovely Lilly!
it is such a good book.. but there are so many books and so little time!I think I have to read
The Grasshopper King by David Stanley next. I was sent it by the author.. and it takes
place "locally" so that always appeals.. ( Like the Edie Claire books.. there is something about a book
that takes place in ones back yard, so to speak )
Hope today is a good day for you and the lovely Lilly!
125Eat_Read_Knit
*sticks head round the door and waves hello*
Lilly is adorable. She looks like a wonderful bundle of fluff, fun and affection. I'm grinning hugely at the pictures. :)
Oh, and some nice books there, too...
Lilly is adorable. She looks like a wonderful bundle of fluff, fun and affection. I'm grinning hugely at the pictures. :)
Oh, and some nice books there, too...
126Crazymamie
Linda, a nice review of A Day no Pigs Would Die - looks like a good one for the WL. I, too, wondered why it was banned so found the link that Terri posted very interesting - thanks, Terri! I do not understand book banning or censorship. How can we talk about freedom of speech or freedom of the press and then turn around and ban books? Makes no sense to me.
127PaulCranswick
Linda / Kath - your comments are spot on:
Surely one of the best things about this site and the group in particular is the wide diversity of reading. Wouldn't it be boring if we all liked Dickens, all hated vampire books that treats them as heroes, all think Japanese literature is inscrutable, all think YA fiction is only to be read by those who leave school before the teachers.....it takes all sorts and well argued differences of opinion can be celebratory not offensive.
Surely one of the best things about this site and the group in particular is the wide diversity of reading. Wouldn't it be boring if we all liked Dickens, all hated vampire books that treats them as heroes, all think Japanese literature is inscrutable, all think YA fiction is only to be read by those who leave school before the teachers.....it takes all sorts and well argued differences of opinion can be celebratory not offensive.
128SandDune
#119 That's made me think about why there seems to be a difference in the U.S. compared to the U.K. when it comes to challenging books? I wonder is it because it is easier in the U.S.? My perception is that there is a lot more local control over schools and libraries in the U.S. than there is here in the U.K. (correct me if I'm wrong) so it would be easier for a small group to influence policy? Or is it something to do with the U.S. being a more religious country generally?
129tymfos
128 I think both of the reasons you suggest are part of it. There is probably more local control here, though that may vary from state to state. As for religion, it's not just that it's a "religious" country, but that very Conservative Christians are a big power block. (In fact, a lot of people here seem to equate "Christian" with the beliefs and practices of the Religious Right -- which can be frustrating for those of us Christians who are a bit less rigid!)
130ffortsa
Linda! I'm woefully behind in the threads, especially yours, but guess what popped up on my calendar today - the Book Fair! Alas, we won't be able to enjoy it, as we have to be in southern New Jersey for a wedding this weekend. Have a great time.
131ffortsa
Ah, now I've caught up - I thought I'd missed a whole thread only to find it empty, so I'm up to date!
I really empathize with your efforts at decluttering and downsizing. While Jim and I couldn't downsize any more than we have (at least not in the real estate meaning of the words), we have embarked on a project to completely refurnish and rearrange our apartment. That will take some doing.
The decorator I brought in is a reader (thank heavens!) and recommended consolidating the bookshelves, which is probably a really good idea. That will be the first big step (although I may get the floors refinished and the place painted first, which means I'll have to pack up all those books!). After that, new rugs, a new couch, new chairs, probably new dressers for the bedroom. Yikes. I'm tired already, not to mention a good deal poorer. But it's been so long since I spent anything on my living quarters, it really needs doing.
I really empathize with your efforts at decluttering and downsizing. While Jim and I couldn't downsize any more than we have (at least not in the real estate meaning of the words), we have embarked on a project to completely refurnish and rearrange our apartment. That will take some doing.
The decorator I brought in is a reader (thank heavens!) and recommended consolidating the bookshelves, which is probably a really good idea. That will be the first big step (although I may get the floors refinished and the place painted first, which means I'll have to pack up all those books!). After that, new rugs, a new couch, new chairs, probably new dressers for the bedroom. Yikes. I'm tired already, not to mention a good deal poorer. But it's been so long since I spent anything on my living quarters, it really needs doing.
132Whisper1
BOOK #46
Ghosts I've Met Hans Holzer
This looked good when I read the description. I was wrong. No review because there really isn't anything to say, other than -- NOT recommended.
Ghosts I've Met Hans Holzer
This looked good when I read the description. I was wrong. No review because there really isn't anything to say, other than -- NOT recommended.
134LovingLit
Hi Linda,
I have to think that the author of the article lambasting adults who read kids books, is trying to create controversy, as what a silly quote that was.
I have to think that the author of the article lambasting adults who read kids books, is trying to create controversy, as what a silly quote that was.
136LauraBrook
Linda, I'm finally caught up! Thanks for posting those wonderful Lilly pics - I want to smooch her face so badly! I'm glad that you've got a little time off, and even though you had lots of work to do at home, you're still at home and can take a break whenever you need one. I hope things are going well for you, and you remain in my thoughts and prayers as always. Give that adorable pup a kiss for me!
137London_StJ
Lilly is a complete doll. Oh, give her a good cuddle from me.
138avatiakh
Linda, I missed noting your new thread but have spent a pleasant few minutes catching up and finding out about new floors, and an adorable new puppy. Congratulations on such a cute addition to your home.
I'm also guilty of reading library books and ignoring the piles of my own books around the house.
I'm also guilty of reading library books and ignoring the piles of my own books around the house.
139vancouverdeb
Way behind, but what a magical picture at the start of your thread! Sorry book number 45 was a bad read!
140Crazymamie
Bummer about your last read. Hope you have a great weekend!
141bell7
*waving* to Linda as I catch up....
Love your pictures of adorable Lilly, and hope you're enjoying a restful vacation and your next book is better.
Love your pictures of adorable Lilly, and hope you're enjoying a restful vacation and your next book is better.
143ffortsa
Linda, did you get to the AAUW book sale this weekend? How was it and how much did you haul home?
144Whisper1
Hi to all
Judy, I am still working on decluttering now that the floors are installed and the large furniture is back in place.
I think I had a reality check when all the books had to be moved off the shelves and from the squirrely places I stored them.
I didn't count, but I imagine I have about 1,000 books to read. I controlled myself and did not go to the sale. Ah, this obsession is one to be checked each day. A friend went to the sale and came home with bags of books. I confess, I was green with envy.
Kath, I walked Lilly four times, cleaned my car, planted petunias and worked on decluttering...not restful, but very productive.
Thanks to all who visit here. I plan to have more time after the semester is finally ended and students are gone..And, after all the decluttering has occurred...
Thanks for visiting!
Judy, I am still working on decluttering now that the floors are installed and the large furniture is back in place.
I think I had a reality check when all the books had to be moved off the shelves and from the squirrely places I stored them.
I didn't count, but I imagine I have about 1,000 books to read. I controlled myself and did not go to the sale. Ah, this obsession is one to be checked each day. A friend went to the sale and came home with bags of books. I confess, I was green with envy.
Kath, I walked Lilly four times, cleaned my car, planted petunias and worked on decluttering...not restful, but very productive.
Thanks to all who visit here. I plan to have more time after the semester is finally ended and students are gone..And, after all the decluttering has occurred...
Thanks for visiting!
