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1Ameise1
Welcome on my seventh and summer holiday thread.
Tomorrow we will go for our summer holidays in the French Alps. On the map you can see our route to our rented cottage. We hope that on the way the weather is not too bad, as we like to go up some peaks. Of course, we also have a suitcase full of books with us.
Tomorrow we will go for our summer holidays in the French Alps. On the map you can see our route to our rented cottage. We hope that on the way the weather is not too bad, as we like to go up some peaks. Of course, we also have a suitcase full of books with us.
2Ameise1
January
# 1 The Vows of Silence by Susan Hill (4 stars)
# 2 The House of Silk by Anthony Horowitz (4 stars)
# 3 The Secret Keeper by Kate Morton (4½ stars)
# 4 Land of Marvels by Barry Unsworth (3 stars)
# 5 The Beginner's Goodbye by Anne Tyler (4 stars)
February
# 6 The Cuckoo's Calling by Robert Galbraith (4½ stars)
# 7 The Magnificent Ambersons by Booth Tarkinton 2016 ROOT Challenge (4½ stars)
# 8 Nine Lives by William Dalrymple (5 stars)
# 9 The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie 2016 ROOT Challenge (3½ stars)
#10 That Old Cape Magic by Richard Russo (4 stars)
#11 The Confession by Olen Steinhauer 2016 ROOT Challenge (4½ stars)
#12 Some Luck by Jane Smiley (4 stars)
#13 Tess of The Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy (4½ stars)
#14 The Blackhouse by Peter May 2016 ROOT Challenge (4½ stars)
#15 Middlemarch by George Eliot (3½ stars)
March
#16 There But For The by Ali Smith (4 stars)
#17 Octopus by Michael Gallagher Member Giveaway (4½ stars)
#18 Something To Tell You by Hanif Kureishi (3 stars)
#19 Death in Brittany by Jean-Luc Bannalec (4 stars)
#20 The Flea Palace by Elif Shafak (4 stars)
3Ameise1
April
#21 American Tabloid by James Ellroy 2016 ROOT Challenge (4½ stars)
#22 Master and Margarita by Michail Bulgakov (5 stars)
#23 Istanbul Passage by Joseph Kanon (4 stars)
#24 Burial Rites by Hannah Kent (4½ stars)
#25 The Montmartre Investigation by Claude Izner (4 stars)
#26 This Is How You Lose Her by Junot Díaz (4½ stars)
May
#27 The Prague Cemetery by Umberto Eco (4 stars)
#28 Ein Mädchen nicht von dieser Welt by Aharon Appelfeld (5 stars)
#29 The Devil Will Come by Glenn Cooper (4 stars)
#30 The Weed That Strings the Hangman's Bag by Alan Bradley (4 stars)
#31 Four To Score by Janet Evanovich 2016 ROOT Challenge (4 stars)
#32 The Case of the Man Who Died Laughing by Tarquin Hall 2016 ROOT Challenge (4½ stars)
#33 Unter einem glücklichen Stern by Sebastijan Pregelj (4½ stars)
#34 The Tea Rose by Jennifer Donnelly (4½ stars)
#35 Rubbernecker by Belinda Bauer (4 stars)
#36 Saubere Wäsche by Michael Herzig (4 stars)
June
#37 The Secret Agent by Joseph Conrad (4 stars)
#38 Nacht der Wahrheit by Véronique Olmi (4½ stars)
#39 Brokeback Mountain by Annie Proulx (4 stars)
#40 Old Filth by Jane Gardam (4½ stars)
#41 Skymningslandet by Marie Hermanson (3½ stars)
#42 The Villa of Mysteries by David Hewson 2016 ROOT Challenge (4 stars)
#21 American Tabloid by James Ellroy 2016 ROOT Challenge (4½ stars)
#22 Master and Margarita by Michail Bulgakov (5 stars)
#23 Istanbul Passage by Joseph Kanon (4 stars)
#24 Burial Rites by Hannah Kent (4½ stars)
#25 The Montmartre Investigation by Claude Izner (4 stars)
#26 This Is How You Lose Her by Junot Díaz (4½ stars)
May
#27 The Prague Cemetery by Umberto Eco (4 stars)
#28 Ein Mädchen nicht von dieser Welt by Aharon Appelfeld (5 stars)
#29 The Devil Will Come by Glenn Cooper (4 stars)
#30 The Weed That Strings the Hangman's Bag by Alan Bradley (4 stars)
#31 Four To Score by Janet Evanovich 2016 ROOT Challenge (4 stars)
#32 The Case of the Man Who Died Laughing by Tarquin Hall 2016 ROOT Challenge (4½ stars)
#33 Unter einem glücklichen Stern by Sebastijan Pregelj (4½ stars)
#34 The Tea Rose by Jennifer Donnelly (4½ stars)
#35 Rubbernecker by Belinda Bauer (4 stars)
#36 Saubere Wäsche by Michael Herzig (4 stars)
June
#37 The Secret Agent by Joseph Conrad (4 stars)
#38 Nacht der Wahrheit by Véronique Olmi (4½ stars)
#39 Brokeback Mountain by Annie Proulx (4 stars)
#40 Old Filth by Jane Gardam (4½ stars)
#41 Skymningslandet by Marie Hermanson (3½ stars)
#42 The Villa of Mysteries by David Hewson 2016 ROOT Challenge (4 stars)
4Ameise1
July
#43 The House at the Edge of the World by Julia Rochester (4½ stars)
#44 Time Machine by H. G. Wells (3½ stars)
#45 Bad News by Bruno Ziauddin (4 stars)
#46 Schwarze Schiffe by Nora Luttmer (4½ stars)
#47 Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck (4½ stars)
#48 Unter dem Augusthimmel by Gustavo Machado (4 stars)
#49 Black Dahlia & White Rose by Joyce Carol Oates (4½ stars)
#50 Atonement by Ian McEwan (4½ stars)
August
#51 London Observed by Doris Lessing (4½ stars)
#52 Started Early, Took My Dog by Kate Atkinson (3½ stars)
#53 Kains Opfer by Alfred Bodenheimer (4 stars)
#54 Schampanninger by Max Bronski (3 stars)
#55 Snow Blinde by Ragnar Jonasson (4½ stars)
September
#56 The Past Is A foreign Country by Gianrico Carofiglio (4½ stars)
#43 The House at the Edge of the World by Julia Rochester (4½ stars)
#44 Time Machine by H. G. Wells (3½ stars)
#45 Bad News by Bruno Ziauddin (4 stars)
#46 Schwarze Schiffe by Nora Luttmer (4½ stars)
#47 Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck (4½ stars)
#48 Unter dem Augusthimmel by Gustavo Machado (4 stars)
#49 Black Dahlia & White Rose by Joyce Carol Oates (4½ stars)
#50 Atonement by Ian McEwan (4½ stars)
August
#51 London Observed by Doris Lessing (4½ stars)
#52 Started Early, Took My Dog by Kate Atkinson (3½ stars)
#53 Kains Opfer by Alfred Bodenheimer (4 stars)
#54 Schampanninger by Max Bronski (3 stars)
#55 Snow Blinde by Ragnar Jonasson (4½ stars)
September
#56 The Past Is A foreign Country by Gianrico Carofiglio (4½ stars)
5Ameise1
American Author Challenge 2016
January (Anne Tyler): The Beginner's Goodbye (2016-01-29)
February (Richard Russo): That Old Cape Magic (2016-02-17)
March (Jane Smiley): Some Luck (2016-02-22)
April skipped
May skipped
June (Annie Proulx): Brokeback Mountain (2016-06-15)
July (John Steinbeck): Of Mice and Men (2016-07-16)
August (Joyce Carol Oates): Black Dahlia & White Rose (2016-07-24)
January (Anne Tyler): The Beginner's Goodbye (2016-01-29)
February (Richard Russo): That Old Cape Magic (2016-02-17)
March (Jane Smiley): Some Luck (2016-02-22)
April skipped
May skipped
June (Annie Proulx): Brokeback Mountain (2016-06-15)
July (John Steinbeck): Of Mice and Men (2016-07-16)
August (Joyce Carol Oates): Black Dahlia & White Rose (2016-07-24)
6Ameise1
British Author Challenge 2016
January
The Vows of Silence by Susan Hill read in German (2016-01-03)
Land of Marvels by Barry Unsworth (2016-01-19)
February
Nine Lives by William Dalrymple (2016-02-14)
The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie (2016-02-15)
March
Tess of The Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy (2016-02-25)
There But For The by Ali Smith (2016-03-03)
April
Middlemarch by George Eliot (2016-02-29)
Something To Tell You by Hanif Kureishi (2016-03-09)
May
Old Filth by Jane Gardam (2016-06-18)
June
The Secret Agent by Joseph Conrad (2016-06-02)
July
Time Machine by H. G. Wells (2016-07-04)
August
Atonement by Ian McEwan (2016-07-25)
September
London Observed by Doris Lessing (2016-08-01)
October
Started Early, Took My Dog by Kate Atkinson (2016-08-20)
January
The Vows of Silence by Susan Hill read in German (2016-01-03)
Land of Marvels by Barry Unsworth (2016-01-19)
February
Nine Lives by William Dalrymple (2016-02-14)
The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie (2016-02-15)
March
Tess of The Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy (2016-02-25)
There But For The by Ali Smith (2016-03-03)
April
Middlemarch by George Eliot (2016-02-29)
Something To Tell You by Hanif Kureishi (2016-03-09)
May
Old Filth by Jane Gardam (2016-06-18)
June
The Secret Agent by Joseph Conrad (2016-06-02)
July
Time Machine by H. G. Wells (2016-07-04)
August
Atonement by Ian McEwan (2016-07-25)
September
London Observed by Doris Lessing (2016-08-01)
October
Started Early, Took My Dog by Kate Atkinson (2016-08-20)
7Ameise1
Take It or Leave It Challenge
January
1.:Read a book whose ISBN has at least one number in its correct numeric position
Land of Marvels by Barry Unsworth (2016-01-19)
8.Read a book where a word in its title refers to something which is starting/beginning
The Beginner's Goodbye by Anne Tyler (2016-01-29)
9.: Read a book you already owned on 1 January 2015, but haven't yet read/finished
The House of Silk by Anthony Horowitz (2016-01-07)
17.: Read a book in which the first line answers the question: 'When did it happen?'
The Secret Keeper by Kate Morton (2016-01-16)
21.: Read a book that mentions tea somewhere in the text
The Vows of Silence by Susan Hill (2016-01-03)
February
5.: Read a book where a word in the title can be an action
That Old Cape Magic by Richard Russo (2016-02-17)
8.: Read a book that has an animal, bird or reptile in the title
The Cuckoo's Calling by Robert Galbraith (2016-02-04)
12.: Read a book written at least 50 years ago
The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie (2016-02-15)
19.: Read a nonfiction book that's about a people/religion/history/politics/country of the Asian continent
Nine Lives by William Dalrymple (2016-02-14)
20.: Read a book that was completed during a previous February TIOLI
The Confession by Olen Steinhauer (2016-02-20)
March
1.: Read a book with me in the title
Something To Tell You by Hanif Kureishi (2016-03-09)
7.: Read a book with yellow on the cover
There But For The by Ali Smith (2016-03-03)
April
5.: Read a book in which at least one character travels between continents
Istanbul Passage by Joseph Kanon (2016-04-18)
13.: Read a book in which a gang or gangs play a part
American Tabloid by James Ellroy (2016-04-03)
18.: Read a book where one letter is repeated at least three times within the author's name
Burial Rites by Hannah Kent (2016-04-22)
19.: Read a book that has 2+ consecutive embedded words of 2 or more letters each in the title
Master and Margarita by Michail Bulgakov (2016-04-09)
22.: Get some JOY (smile, laugh, chuckle, bemused grin, etc.) out of your reading!
This Is How You Lose Her by Junot Díaz (2016-04-30)
May
4.: Read a book where at least two letters in the title or author's name are next to each other in the alphabet as seen in the normal layout
The Devil Will Come by Glenn Cooper (2016-05-09)
7.: Read a book where at least one character on the cover is wearing a head covering
The Prague Cemetery by Umberto Eco (2016-05-04)
17.: Read a book whose first chapter contains a reference to a grandmother, grandma, gram, or any form of that relation
Ein Mädchen nicht von dieser Welt by Aharon Appelfeld (2016-05-05)
June
4.: Read a book where every word in the title shares a common letter
The Secret Agent by Joseph Conrad (2016-06-02)
6.: Read a book where the author's first or last name begins with a letter that is one of your father's initials
The Villa of Mysteries by David Hewson (2016-06-26)
11.: Just for U challenge
Der unsichbare Gast by Marie Hermanson (2016-06-22)
13.: Read a book for which you have a specific reason to read it
Brokeback Mountain by Annie Proulx (2016-06-15)
July
5.: Read a book that has one of the words “ice” or “cream” or a flavor of ice cream in the title or author’s name
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck (2016-07-16)
7.: Read a book that includes a long trip or voyage
Time Machine by H. G. Wells (2016-07-04)
12.: Read a book where one or more words in the title have either a good or bad undertone
Bad News by Bruno Ziauddin (2016-07-09)
13.: Read a book where the title includes a building or a part of one
The House at the Edge of the World by Julia Rochester (2016-07-03)
January
1.:Read a book whose ISBN has at least one number in its correct numeric position
Land of Marvels by Barry Unsworth (2016-01-19)
8.Read a book where a word in its title refers to something which is starting/beginning
The Beginner's Goodbye by Anne Tyler (2016-01-29)
9.: Read a book you already owned on 1 January 2015, but haven't yet read/finished
The House of Silk by Anthony Horowitz (2016-01-07)
17.: Read a book in which the first line answers the question: 'When did it happen?'
The Secret Keeper by Kate Morton (2016-01-16)
21.: Read a book that mentions tea somewhere in the text
The Vows of Silence by Susan Hill (2016-01-03)
February
5.: Read a book where a word in the title can be an action
That Old Cape Magic by Richard Russo (2016-02-17)
8.: Read a book that has an animal, bird or reptile in the title
The Cuckoo's Calling by Robert Galbraith (2016-02-04)
12.: Read a book written at least 50 years ago
The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie (2016-02-15)
19.: Read a nonfiction book that's about a people/religion/history/politics/country of the Asian continent
Nine Lives by William Dalrymple (2016-02-14)
20.: Read a book that was completed during a previous February TIOLI
The Confession by Olen Steinhauer (2016-02-20)
March
1.: Read a book with me in the title
Something To Tell You by Hanif Kureishi (2016-03-09)
7.: Read a book with yellow on the cover
There But For The by Ali Smith (2016-03-03)
April
5.: Read a book in which at least one character travels between continents
Istanbul Passage by Joseph Kanon (2016-04-18)
13.: Read a book in which a gang or gangs play a part
American Tabloid by James Ellroy (2016-04-03)
18.: Read a book where one letter is repeated at least three times within the author's name
Burial Rites by Hannah Kent (2016-04-22)
19.: Read a book that has 2+ consecutive embedded words of 2 or more letters each in the title
Master and Margarita by Michail Bulgakov (2016-04-09)
22.: Get some JOY (smile, laugh, chuckle, bemused grin, etc.) out of your reading!
This Is How You Lose Her by Junot Díaz (2016-04-30)
May
4.: Read a book where at least two letters in the title or author's name are next to each other in the alphabet as seen in the normal layout
The Devil Will Come by Glenn Cooper (2016-05-09)
7.: Read a book where at least one character on the cover is wearing a head covering
The Prague Cemetery by Umberto Eco (2016-05-04)
17.: Read a book whose first chapter contains a reference to a grandmother, grandma, gram, or any form of that relation
Ein Mädchen nicht von dieser Welt by Aharon Appelfeld (2016-05-05)
June
4.: Read a book where every word in the title shares a common letter
The Secret Agent by Joseph Conrad (2016-06-02)
6.: Read a book where the author's first or last name begins with a letter that is one of your father's initials
The Villa of Mysteries by David Hewson (2016-06-26)
11.: Just for U challenge
Der unsichbare Gast by Marie Hermanson (2016-06-22)
13.: Read a book for which you have a specific reason to read it
Brokeback Mountain by Annie Proulx (2016-06-15)
July
5.: Read a book that has one of the words “ice” or “cream” or a flavor of ice cream in the title or author’s name
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck (2016-07-16)
7.: Read a book that includes a long trip or voyage
Time Machine by H. G. Wells (2016-07-04)
12.: Read a book where one or more words in the title have either a good or bad undertone
Bad News by Bruno Ziauddin (2016-07-09)
13.: Read a book where the title includes a building or a part of one
The House at the Edge of the World by Julia Rochester (2016-07-03)
9Ameise1
book 49
Black Dahlia & White Rose
AAC August
What a joy this reading was. There are snappy, surprising short stories that show the classic human sides. Each story shows other abysses that are self-contained and can not be compared. Each story grabbed me from the first set and was exciting until the end.
This book I highly recommend.
Black Dahlia & White RoseAAC August
What a joy this reading was. There are snappy, surprising short stories that show the classic human sides. Each story shows other abysses that are self-contained and can not be compared. Each story grabbed me from the first set and was exciting until the end.
This book I highly recommend.
10Ameise1
book 50 ♫ Listen in German
Atonement
BAC August
What a great story. Bryony's unwavering determination to be a writer has the fate of a family determined. A false accusation she made in her childhood has found the love of two people in a tough test, that she could not make it again later well. Even if she wants to apologize with this story, she can not keep her pride under control. She is aware that the truth only comes to light when all the protagonists are dead.
This story has very grabbed me.
AtonementBAC August
What a great story. Bryony's unwavering determination to be a writer has the fate of a family determined. A false accusation she made in her childhood has found the love of two people in a tough test, that she could not make it again later well. Even if she wants to apologize with this story, she can not keep her pride under control. She is aware that the truth only comes to light when all the protagonists are dead.
This story has very grabbed me.
11thornton37814
Happy New Thread!
12Crazymamie
Happy new one, Barbara! You are doing some great reading - I have both Atonement and Started Early, Took My Dog in the stacks. Black Dahlia, White Rose sounds good.
13Berly
Hi Barbara1 Congrats on the new thread and all the great reading you have been doing! Maybe next year I will try the Take It or Leave It Challenge...
14Ameise1
>11 thornton37814: Thanks so much, Lori. Being first and to honour the food of the French Alpes some cheese from the Haute Savoie.
15Ameise1
>12 Crazymamie: Thanks so much, Mamie. Indeed, I had some wonderful readings this year and I suppose some more are awaiting me. :-)
>13 Berly: Thanks so much, Kim. It's fun to take part at 'Take It or Leave It Challenge'.
>13 Berly: Thanks so much, Kim. It's fun to take part at 'Take It or Leave It Challenge'.
16PaulCranswick
Happy new thread, Barbara. Top continental European in posts again this year.
17karenmarie
Hi Barbara! Congrats on your new thread - always so many interesting things to read about and see here.
I hope your holiday is going well.
I hope your holiday is going well.
18Ameise1
>16 PaulCranswick: Thanks so much, Paul. Can't believe it cause I've been very absent recently.
>17 karenmarie: Thanks so much, Karen. Almost ready for the holiday.
>17 karenmarie: Thanks so much, Karen. Almost ready for the holiday.
19LizzieD
Happy New Thread, Barbara! And happy, happy, happy vacation! I can't wait for the pictures!!!
20Ameise1
>20 Ameise1: Thanks so much, Peggy. I hope to provide you with lovely pics.
22Ameise1
>21 BLBera: Thanks so much, Beth.
24Ameise1
>23 mstrust: Thanks so much, Jennifer. I love cheese, especially the French one. Reblochon is the best known for Haute Savoie.
25johnsimpson
Hi Barbara, Happy new thread my dear. I hope you have a lovely holiday and look forward to your photos, we go down to London on Thursday for a few days. Sending love and hugs from the both of us.
26Ameise1
>25 johnsimpson: Thanks so much, John. Enjoy your London trip. It's sounds lovely.
27johnsimpson
>26 Ameise1:, We will do Barbara and enjoy your holiday.
28Ameise1
>27 johnsimpson: Will do so, too. :-)
30Ameise1
>29 ronincats: Thanks so much, Roni. Only one night until we are on the road.
31thornton37814
>14 Ameise1: I think I could really enjoy that cheese right now! My stomach is beginning to growl so I'll be heading to the refrigerator to grab leftovers to reheat soon.
33Ameise1
Ok, after a closer look at the weather in Chamonix we decided to skip the hikes around Mont Blanc and therefore we're leaving for our holiday tomorrow direction Annecy which we'll arrive on Thuresday.
34charl08
Sorry about the weather Barbara. Your Oates review makes me want to pick that one up now. Will have to see what they have at the library.
Happy new thread!
Happy new thread!
35Ameise1
>34 charl08: Thanks so much, Charlotte. It's a pity that we can't do the hikes due to the bad weather. We need very good weather for hiking around Mont Blanc anything else would be too dangerous.
Go for the Oates book. It's a gorgeous one.
Go for the Oates book. It's a gorgeous one.
36msf59
Happy New thread, Barb! Have a wonderful holiday, my friend.
Black Dahlia & White Rose sounds like a good one. I will keep it in mind.
Black Dahlia & White Rose sounds like a good one. I will keep it in mind.
37Ameise1
>36 msf59: Thanks so much, Mark. I just booked a hotel fot two nights at Annecy.
Go for this book. It's a gorgeous reading.
Go for this book. It's a gorgeous reading.
38Ameise1
So we are soon on the road. It was a wise decision leaving today not yesterday. For driving it's ok but not for hiking. :-)
40karenmarie
Just a quick hello, Barbara. I'm sorry the weather prevents the hiking for you, but who knows! You might do something totally fantastic in its stead.
42Berly
Have a wonderful time on your trip!! Take photos and send us some love every now and then. ; )
43Ameise1
Good morning everybody. I'm currently in Annecy. It's a beautiful little town at the shore of lake d'Annecy. I feel very good here probably because it's ny late grandmother's hometown. So a part of my roots are from here.
Today we're driving to our rented cottage. When settled down I'll post photos of the last few days. For those who can't wait there are photis on my FB account.
>39 jnwelch: Thanks so much, Joe. Apart from a small sickness (stomac problems) we have a wonderful time so far.
>40 karenmarie: Karen, indeed, we could visit Roche-sur-Foron a beautiful small town which we would have missed otherwise.
>41 tymfos: Thanks so much, Terri.
>42 Berly: Thanks so much, Kim. I'll post some photos tonight or tomorrow.
Today we're driving to our rented cottage. When settled down I'll post photos of the last few days. For those who can't wait there are photis on my FB account.
>39 jnwelch: Thanks so much, Joe. Apart from a small sickness (stomac problems) we have a wonderful time so far.
>40 karenmarie: Karen, indeed, we could visit Roche-sur-Foron a beautiful small town which we would have missed otherwise.
>41 tymfos: Thanks so much, Terri.
>42 Berly: Thanks so much, Kim. I'll post some photos tonight or tomorrow.
45thornton37814
>43 Ameise1: I love visiting places my ancestors lived.
>44 PaulCranswick: Thanks for the photo. It is absolutely lovely.
>44 PaulCranswick: Thanks for the photo. It is absolutely lovely.
47SandDune
>43 Ameise1: Annecy is beautiful - went there a few years ago. I remember particularly impressive ice cream!
48Ameise1
>44 PaulCranswick: Thanks so much, Paul. It's indeed a most lovely place.
>45 thornton37814: It's like coming home, Lori. I feel very comfy in Annecy.
>46 mstrust: Jennifer, so far we had a splendid time.
>47 SandDune: Ha, Rhian, I couldn't resist and had eaten some delicious ice cream.
>45 thornton37814: It's like coming home, Lori. I feel very comfy in Annecy.
>46 mstrust: Jennifer, so far we had a splendid time.
>47 SandDune: Ha, Rhian, I couldn't resist and had eaten some delicious ice cream.
49Ameise1
So, finally some updates of our trip so far. We left on Wednesday and went first to Evian which is on the French shore of lake Geneva. There we had a delicious lunch. Afterwards we crossed Col de Jambaz and drove to La Roche-sur-Foron which is a small medieval town. After a stroll through the town we had dinner and slept in a hotel there.
50Ameise1
On Thursday we crossed Col de la Colombière which is a highlight also for cyclists. Going up and down more then 1100m on a short way. Then we made a lunch stop at Thônes where there was a festival of lots of old and new games.
51Ameise1
Thursday afternoon we crossed Col du Marais and drove to Annecy which is also called the Venice of the Alps where we had a hotel for two nights. After a long nap we had dinner in the historic centre.
52Ameise1
On Friday morning we went on the market where we bought some local cheese, Then we visited the historic centre and its churches. In a church I had a very unpleasant experience. I sat in the pew, suddenly nudged by a dubious figure. I waved him away, but he pushed on more and pulled something out of his jacket, which did not look friendly to me. Suddenly I jumped over the benches to the altar where my dear husband was looking at a statue of Mary and nothing noticed. I was pretty shocked. The attacker had already left the church. Three days earlier, there was a massacre in a northern French Church, this was probably the reason why I was afraid in this situation.
54Ameise1
Today we drove to our rented cottage. We crossed Col de Leschaux and Col du Frêne. On the way we had to drive carefully because there were suddnely donkeys on the road. They weren't afraid on the contrary they were very curious. Shortly before we arraived at the cottage we made the weekend shopping.
If you would like to see photos of our rented cottage click on the link.
http://en.gites-de-france.com/holiday-rentals-Claix-Cottage-La-Planta-De-Cossey-...
If you would like to see photos of our rented cottage click on the link.
http://en.gites-de-france.com/holiday-rentals-Claix-Cottage-La-Planta-De-Cossey-...
55The_Hibernator
What a beautiful cottage. I hope that you're having a great time!
56Berly
Amazing photos!! What a gorgeous place. And how nice that it is already home to you. Have a great time.
57Deern
Lovely lovel lovely! And you're lucky with the weather it seems! Thank you once again for taking us on your trip!!! Wishing you a wonderful time in the cottage!
58Ameise1
>55 The_Hibernator: Isn't it, Rachel? I'm sure we're having a gorgeous time. BTW there are two horses, lots of hens and two cocks and so far we saw two cats.
>56 Berly: Thanks so much, Kim. We had a wonderful trip and the cottage (it was in the earlier time a barn) is fabulous.
>57 Deern: You're welcome, Nathalie. The weather is good so far. During the night it was raining but otherwise it's sunny and not too hot.
>56 Berly: Thanks so much, Kim. We had a wonderful trip and the cottage (it was in the earlier time a barn) is fabulous.
>57 Deern: You're welcome, Nathalie. The weather is good so far. During the night it was raining but otherwise it's sunny and not too hot.
60msf59
Happy Sunday, Barb! Love all the holiday photos. I want to go to lake d'Annecy. Looks like my kind of place. Gorgeous.
Are you squeezing in any reading too?
Are you squeezing in any reading too?
61Ameise1
>59 charl08: Thanks so much, Charlotte. It's a beautiful part of France.
>60 msf59: I'm sure you would like it there, Mark. Don't worry I brought the physical books below, my kindle and mp3 with lots of audios with me. :- )
>60 msf59: I'm sure you would like it there, Mark. Don't worry I brought the physical books below, my kindle and mp3 with lots of audios with me. :- )
62Ameise1
Today it was in the beginning cloudy then sunny and shortly before we arrived at the cottage it started to rain. We were at the Fête du Bleu at Méaudre. This festival is about the local cheese and other regional products. For lunch we had a plate with all local food like salads, cheese, meet and sweets. It was delicious. We also baught walnuts from Grenoble, different jams on the base of walnuts, cheese and honey.
63mstrust
Glad you're having a great time, apart from the church incident. Those are beautiful pictures from the cruise, and I'm envious of your local honey.
64karenmarie
>52 Ameise1: Wow, Barbara, how scary! I'm glad you 'jumped over the pew' to get to your husband.
Gorgeous pictures, as always, and thank you for sharing!!
Gorgeous pictures, as always, and thank you for sharing!!
65Ameise1
>63 mstrust: I always buy local honey when I'm in France. It's so delicious. You would love lake d'Annecy and its surrounding, Jennifer.
>64 karenmarie: Karen, I hope that I never have to go through such an incident. It was very scary. I had an enough adrenalin push to jump over the pew. I wouldn't do that under normal circumstances.
I'm glad you like the photos.
>64 karenmarie: Karen, I hope that I never have to go through such an incident. It was very scary. I had an enough adrenalin push to jump over the pew. I wouldn't do that under normal circumstances.
I'm glad you like the photos.
66BLBera
Thanks for sharing your vacation with us, Barbara. I want to go on vacation with you; you always have a wonderful mixture of scenery, history and food.
67Ameise1
>66 BLBera: You're welcome, Beth. I suppose we would have lots of fun if we were together on vacation.
68vancouverdeb
Beautiful pictures of your holiday, Barbara! I'm glad I'm not the only jumpy one about holidays! ;) Sorry about your incident in the church. I'll be delighted to see my son and daughter in law home this week! I know they have had a great time in Paris, Rome, Venice, a side trip to the Tower of Pisa and are now in London England for three days.
70Ameise1
>68 vancouverdeb: Thanks so much, Deb. I'm sure they had a wonderful time at all those wonderful places.
>69 BBGirl55: Thanks so much, Bryony.
>69 BBGirl55: Thanks so much, Bryony.
71Ameise1
book 51 Read in German
London Observed
BAC September
This reading was a great pleasure. Doris Lessing is a great observer of people. In each short story she meets the open and hidden traits of the protagonists and plots them sometimes very subtle, then a little exaggerated again with a virtuosity. In each of the short stories you feel to know this type of person, like ones neighbours. Any situation that she describes is true to life and you have experienced it yourself or know someone who was in such a situation.
Lessing's talent to portray faithfully the events with a striking language are great. She can describe a little something so accurate that one it sees before him directly, but never feels bored.
London ObservedBAC September
This reading was a great pleasure. Doris Lessing is a great observer of people. In each short story she meets the open and hidden traits of the protagonists and plots them sometimes very subtle, then a little exaggerated again with a virtuosity. In each of the short stories you feel to know this type of person, like ones neighbours. Any situation that she describes is true to life and you have experienced it yourself or know someone who was in such a situation.
Lessing's talent to portray faithfully the events with a striking language are great. She can describe a little something so accurate that one it sees before him directly, but never feels bored.
72jnwelch
Hi, Barbara.
I like the sounds of London Observed. It looks like you're having a wonderful trip. Enjoy!
I like the sounds of London Observed. It looks like you're having a wonderful trip. Enjoy!
75Ameise1
This morning we were at Autrans. There was a wool and silk market. I bought a hat made of lamb fur and leather. I'll have a warm head next winter. Furthermore a wonderful ring made of different materials. After lunch we made our way up to La Molière where we had a stunningly view.
This is Grenoble 
This is Grenoble 
76charl08
Wow. What an amazing view.
(If there's any room on the tour bus with you and Beth, I'd sign up too!)
(If there's any room on the tour bus with you and Beth, I'd sign up too!)
77Ameise1
>76 charl08: Never a problem, we make some room for you, Charlotte. We had indeed a wonderful day and the view is fantastic.
78johnsimpson
Hi Barbara, it looks like you are having a wonderful holiday my dear, the photos are stunning and the weather looks really good. Sending love and hugs from the both of us.
79Ameise1
>78 johnsimpson: Thanks so much, John. We have a fantastic time, indeed. Love and hugs for both of you.
81karenmarie
Excellent hat and pictures, Barbara!
For some reason, I have always loved pictures of cows in pastures!
For some reason, I have always loved pictures of cows in pastures!
82LauraBrook
Sounds like you are having a wonderful time! The cottage looks so nice, and what beautiful views!
83Ameise1
>80 scaifea: You're welcome, Amber.
>81 karenmarie: Thanks so much, Karen. I suppose it is because cows are so cosy. ;-)
>82 LauraBrook: Laura it's wonderful to see you. We have indeed a fabulous time.
We were today on Croix de Chamrousse. It was fantastic. I'll post photos tomorrow.
>81 karenmarie: Thanks so much, Karen. I suppose it is because cows are so cosy. ;-)
>82 LauraBrook: Laura it's wonderful to see you. We have indeed a fabulous time.
We were today on Croix de Chamrousse. It was fantastic. I'll post photos tomorrow.
84LovingLit
>1 Ameise1: wow, cool.
I know I am behind the eight-ball here, but wanted to get in from the first post and say- cool! Your trip reminds me of when I was there hitchhiking and camping. But I still had my book! It was London by Edward Rutherford and was 1000 or so pages. I am still disgusted at myself, but I tore the first 2/3 of the book off after I had read it, as it was so heavy to carry and read! Luckily the edition was very ratty already, as I would normally never do that.
>75 Ameise1: beautiful mountains!
I know I am behind the eight-ball here, but wanted to get in from the first post and say- cool! Your trip reminds me of when I was there hitchhiking and camping. But I still had my book! It was London by Edward Rutherford and was 1000 or so pages. I am still disgusted at myself, but I tore the first 2/3 of the book off after I had read it, as it was so heavy to carry and read! Luckily the edition was very ratty already, as I would normally never do that.
>75 Ameise1: beautiful mountains!
85Ameise1
>84 LovingLit: I've heard lots of that book but I never read it. I don't read ve4y often such chunksters.
Megan, we have a wonderful time here.
Megan, we have a wonderful time here.
87FAMeulstee
Thanks for sharing all these wonderful pictures, Barbara!
I'm sorry for your scare in the church, so sad not to feel safe :-(
I'm sorry for your scare in the church, so sad not to feel safe :-(
88Ameise1
So finally yesterdays update.
We made it up to Croix de Chamrousse. When we were at the top we had a GORGEOUS view. I was happy like a little kid, bouncing around and marveled. We saw the mountains of Belledonne, the Massif de Chartreuse and the Montagne de Lans. It was very impressive. From Croix de Chamrousse was also the start of the men's downhill during the Olympic Games 1968 in Grenoble. From our house, which is on a slope of the Montagne de Lans we look directly at Chamrousse.
We made it up to Croix de Chamrousse. When we were at the top we had a GORGEOUS view. I was happy like a little kid, bouncing around and marveled. We saw the mountains of Belledonne, the Massif de Chartreuse and the Montagne de Lans. It was very impressive. From Croix de Chamrousse was also the start of the men's downhill during the Olympic Games 1968 in Grenoble. From our house, which is on a slope of the Montagne de Lans we look directly at Chamrousse.
89Ameise1
>87 FAMeulstee: You're welcome, Anita. Yes, it was a scary experience.
90kidzdoc
I was wondering why I wasn't seeing your holiday photos on LT in addition to Facebook, and just now realized that I had accidentally crossed out your thread a couple of weeks ago! (I usually star your thread, and must have chosen the red X instead.) Your thread is now properly starred, Barbara, and I look forward to more photos and descriptions here and on Facebook.
91Ameise1
>90 kidzdoc: I'm glad to hear that you found me again, Darryl. I thought you were too busy to came over here.
93Ameise1
>92 connie53: Thanks so much, Connie.
94msf59
Love all these photos, Barb! It is like we are on holiday with you. I like your stack of vacation books true. A True Reader!! Smiles...
95charl08
>88 Ameise1: Lovely mountain shots. You had such a clear day!
And still snow in August. No wonder you were bouncing around like a little kid.
And still snow in August. No wonder you were bouncing around like a little kid.
96Ameise1
>94 msf59: Thanks so much, Mark. I'm glad you like them. Isn't it a lovely haul?
>95 charl08: Charlotte, it's not uncommon to have snow in the Alpes even when it's summer. There are places which you can go skiing too. These peaks where you can see snow are higher than 3000m.
>95 charl08: Charlotte, it's not uncommon to have snow in the Alpes even when it's summer. There are places which you can go skiing too. These peaks where you can see snow are higher than 3000m.
97Ameise1
Yesterday, Wednesday we were in Gorges de la Bourne. It was impressive with all the straight sides and narrow road. At Pont-en-Royen we had a delicious lunch. In the afternoon we visited the stalactite cave Choranche which have beautiful caverns and salamanders. On one photo you can see them. They are 30cm long and about 40 years old. They can live around 100 years and inly need to eat once a year. On the way back we drove through lots if walnut orchards.
99Oberon
>97 Ameise1: Very cool picture of the salamander!
100Ameise1
>98 mstrust: Thanks so much, Jennifer.
>99 Oberon: Erik, those salamanders are very interesting. I could have watched them much longer but the trip went on.
>99 Oberon: Erik, those salamanders are very interesting. I could have watched them much longer but the trip went on.
101Ameise1
Today we were at the place of pilgrimage of La Salette, which is located in the mountains at 1,800 meters above sea level. Here has on the 19th of September 1846 two shepherd children appeared 'the beatiful woman' (Virgin Mary). The journey to this place and back took us through valleys and over mountain passes. Among other things, we were at the dam from the Lac du Sautet. Tonight we have a strong storm with thunder and lightning, which is always impressive in the mountains.
104Copperskye
Absolutely gorgeous, Barbara!!
And the cottage looks lovely! Enjoy your holiday!!
And the cottage looks lovely! Enjoy your holiday!!
106Ameise1
>102 drneutron: It is like being in the nowhere, Jim. You can't see this place from a distance only shortly before arriving. There are lots of lammergeiers flying around which is a seldom spectacle, too.
>103 ronincats: Thanks so much, Roni.
>104 Copperskye: Isn't it, Joanne. We are renting cottages by gîtes de France since twenty years and always had very lovely cottages but this one is really amazing.
>105 connie53: Thanks so much, Connie. After last night's storm it cooled down. It's very cloudy today. So we are going to Grenoble which is very close to our place.
>103 ronincats: Thanks so much, Roni.
>104 Copperskye: Isn't it, Joanne. We are renting cottages by gîtes de France since twenty years and always had very lovely cottages but this one is really amazing.
>105 connie53: Thanks so much, Connie. After last night's storm it cooled down. It's very cloudy today. So we are going to Grenoble which is very close to our place.
107PaulCranswick
I also have to add my admiration of the wonderful photos you are talking the trouble to treat us with.
Your church experience must have been a chilling one in the aftermath of the senseless, cowardly and evil killing of the aged priest a few days earlier. The world is so much more dangerous nowadays than it used to be and certainly ought to be.
Have a great weekend, Barbara.
Your church experience must have been a chilling one in the aftermath of the senseless, cowardly and evil killing of the aged priest a few days earlier. The world is so much more dangerous nowadays than it used to be and certainly ought to be.
Have a great weekend, Barbara.
108vancouverdeb
What gorgeous pictures, Barbara! What a wonderful holiday you are on!
110Berly
Barbara--Your trip looks AMAZING!! Thanks for posting your pictures and taking us along with you. : ) Love all the mountain views and the cool stalactites. And the charming cottages. And the salamanders. Wow.
111karenmarie
Hi Barbara! Yes, thank you for sharing your holiday with us. Beautiful pictures, and I appreciate the time and effort you spend to post them.
113Deern
So you got that terrible storm as well in your part of the Alps. :(
Forecast here is nice for the weekend, I hope you'll have sunny weather again, too!
Thanks SO MUCH for those lovely pics, can't say it often enough! Most of all I love those picturesque villages with the balconies and flower pots everywhere.
Forecast here is nice for the weekend, I hope you'll have sunny weather again, too!
Thanks SO MUCH for those lovely pics, can't say it often enough! Most of all I love those picturesque villages with the balconies and flower pots everywhere.
114Ameise1
>107 PaulCranswick: Thanks so much, Paul. The church experience was indeed scary in the aftermath of the killing near Rouen. Glad you enjoy the photos.
>108 vancouverdeb: Thanks so much, Deb. We enjoy every single minute.
>109 DianaNL: Oh, thanks so much for the hug, Diana. Wishing you a wonderful weekend, too.
>110 Berly: I'm very happy you enjoy my photos so much, Kim. We have a splendid time. Tomorrow, Marina will join us. She'll be coming from Nice.
>111 karenmarie: You're welcome, Karen. I'm glad you like them.
>112 jnwelch: It's indeed a wonderful trip we have, Joe. There is still one peak I wowuld like to do. So fingers crossed that one of the remaining days will be a perfect one. We would need absolutely perfect weather for that trip.
>113 Deern: Yep, it was avery stormy night. Today, it was mostly raining but it should improve for the upcoming days, Nathalie. There are lots of picturesque villages around here.
>108 vancouverdeb: Thanks so much, Deb. We enjoy every single minute.
>109 DianaNL: Oh, thanks so much for the hug, Diana. Wishing you a wonderful weekend, too.
>110 Berly: I'm very happy you enjoy my photos so much, Kim. We have a splendid time. Tomorrow, Marina will join us. She'll be coming from Nice.
>111 karenmarie: You're welcome, Karen. I'm glad you like them.
>112 jnwelch: It's indeed a wonderful trip we have, Joe. There is still one peak I wowuld like to do. So fingers crossed that one of the remaining days will be a perfect one. We would need absolutely perfect weather for that trip.
>113 Deern: Yep, it was avery stormy night. Today, it was mostly raining but it should improve for the upcoming days, Nathalie. There are lots of picturesque villages around here.
115thornton37814
Enjoyed all your photos. I'm just now seeing them because I didn't have time to keep up with LibraryThing while researching in Mississippi this week. I spent the evenings preparing for the next day's research and visiting with family.
116Ameise1
>115 thornton37814: I hope your research was successful, Lori. Many thanks for stopping by.
117Ameise1
Yesterday it was raining so we went for a stroll in Grenoble. Today we were at Grenoble again because Marina's arrival from Nice in the afternoon. First we went to the market hall and bought canneloni filled with ricotta and basil and a fresh made tomato sauce for our dinner tonight. Later I bought a beautiful dress and trousers made of linen. After lunch we went to a book shop. I came out with The Girl On The Train by Paula Hawkins and Deadline by John Sandford. Now we are back in the cottage with Marina.
119Ameise1
>118 Berly: Thanks so much, Kim. She is talking and talking like a cascade. ;-)
120catarina1
Thank you for the wonderful photos. I'm enjoying your vacation very much. Just like last year's and the one before that. I hope you and your family will be enjoying the rest of your stay.
121Ameise1
>120 catarina1: Thanks so much, Catarina. We have a splendid time.
123Ameise1
>122 mstrust: Thanks so much, Jennifer. I'm very happy with my dress.
125Ameise1
>124 charl08: Thanks so much, Charlotte. I love it very m6ch. Grenoble is beautiful surrounded by mountains. It has also a very famous art museum which will be going tomorrow.
127Ameise1
>126 Whisper1: You're welcome, Linda. I'm glad you like it.
129Ameise1
>128 connie53: Thanks so much, Connie. We're on the way to Château Vizille.
130Whisper1
Happy Sunday vacation day to you.
Here is a happy image by Maurice Sendak, one of my favorite children's book illustrators. I love his book Where The Wild Things Are May your vacation be wildly fantastic:
Here is a happy image by Maurice Sendak, one of my favorite children's book illustrators. I love his book Where The Wild Things Are May your vacation be wildly fantastic:
131thornton37814
>116 Ameise1: I had a quite successful trip. I think I'll be able to make good progress on the book when I begin writing on it again tomorrow. I also had time to pull some death certificates for my own genealogical research, even getting all the lower priority ones on the list.
132Donna828
Barbara, I have been enjoying your vacation pictures. It's almost like I had visited the French Alps along with you! I'm not so sure I would have been able to hop over that church pew with you, however. Quick thinking on your part. I'm glad you took some good books along with you, but I don't see how you have much time for reading. When will you return home?
133Ameise1
>130 Whisper1: Thanks so much, Linda. I love this children book, too. Great illustrations.
>131 thornton37814: Congrats on your successful trip, Lori. Glad to hear that you could do so much.
>132 Donna828: Thanks so much, Donna. You're right, there isn't so much reading time left. We are heading home next Saturday.
>131 thornton37814: Congrats on your successful trip, Lori. Glad to hear that you could do so much.
>132 Donna828: Thanks so much, Donna. You're right, there isn't so much reading time left. We are heading home next Saturday.
134Ameise1
Today we visited Château Vizille. First we had a long stroll throught its huge parc. There were also lots of deers. In the afternoon we visited the château which is also the museum of the French revolution. We got lots of interesting informations by an audio guide. This castle belongs since ca.hundert years the state. The respective president could receive guests in the castle or live there but since fifty years no president had used it.
137FAMeulstee
>134 Ameise1: Nice those sculptures in the park, Barbara, and I love that library!
138Ameise1
>135 SandDune: Thanks so much, Rhian.
>136 charl08: Many thanks, Charlotte. It would need better light in the library to spend hours in there.
>137 FAMeulstee: The parc and sculptures were beautiful, Anita.
>136 charl08: Many thanks, Charlotte. It would need better light in the library to spend hours in there.
>137 FAMeulstee: The parc and sculptures were beautiful, Anita.
140Ameise1
>139 connie53: Isn't it, Connie? I wish you a lovely day.
143johnsimpson
Hi Barbara, you look like you are having a wonderful holiday my dear and your photos are fabulous. Have a lovely week my dear sending love and hugs.
144mstrust
>134 Ameise1: If I were allowed to live there, they couldn't stop me from moving in!
145Ameise1
>144 mstrust: Jennifer, I've to admit that this château has got very cosy rooms. I suppose you would like being there.
146Ameise1
Today we drove through Gorges de la Romanche. Then we went up the 21 hairpin curve to Alpe-d'Huez which is often an arrival point in the Tour de France. It goes up 1300m in a short time. I wouldn't do it by bike. From there we went up to the Pic du Lac Blanc (3327m above sea) where we had a GORGEOUS view. We even could see the king of the Alps Mont Blanc.
147humouress
Wow, Barbara; what awesome pictures!
I'm glad you're safe, regarding your church experience. It reminded me of what happened to me on holiday. I was meeting friends for dinner in Harrow, where I used to work about 20 years ago, and they told me the restaurant was in the shopping centre right outside the station. When I got there, though, I couldn't recognise the place; they've built not just one but two shopping centres since I was there last. And the first one I came to was already locked up for the day. And I couldn't get through on the phone (my friends had no signal inside the building). And there was no one around to ask, and it was London, not Singapore with its lower crime rate. So I started walking and I saw a man coming towards me, looking at me intently, so I ignored him. He walked right up to me and said "Your backpack is unzipped." "Oh." I said, completely nonplussed. So he walked on and I looked for somewhere to put my backpack down and sort it out. Then he called me back "You've dropped something." because my jacket had fallen out and I think I said something ungracious like "I've got it". I was so rude to the poor man because I was feeling paranoid and he was only trying to be helpful! I don't think I even had my wits together to simply thank him. (So this confession is, in a way, is my atonement.)
But it's always better to be safe than sorry and I'm glad your safe. It's a bit redundant because I see you're having a wonderful holiday but I hope you keep enjoying yourselves!
I'm glad you're safe, regarding your church experience. It reminded me of what happened to me on holiday. I was meeting friends for dinner in Harrow, where I used to work about 20 years ago, and they told me the restaurant was in the shopping centre right outside the station. When I got there, though, I couldn't recognise the place; they've built not just one but two shopping centres since I was there last. And the first one I came to was already locked up for the day. And I couldn't get through on the phone (my friends had no signal inside the building). And there was no one around to ask, and it was London, not Singapore with its lower crime rate. So I started walking and I saw a man coming towards me, looking at me intently, so I ignored him. He walked right up to me and said "Your backpack is unzipped." "Oh." I said, completely nonplussed. So he walked on and I looked for somewhere to put my backpack down and sort it out. Then he called me back "You've dropped something." because my jacket had fallen out and I think I said something ungracious like "I've got it". I was so rude to the poor man because I was feeling paranoid and he was only trying to be helpful! I don't think I even had my wits together to simply thank him. (So this confession is, in a way, is my atonement.)
But it's always better to be safe than sorry and I'm glad your safe. It's a bit redundant because I see you're having a wonderful holiday but I hope you keep enjoying yourselves!
148FAMeulstee
>146 Ameise1: So beautiful high in the mountains!
I like your summer hair cut :-)
I like your summer hair cut :-)
150johnsimpson
Hi Barbara, a wonderful Gold medal for Fabian Cancellara in the time trial at the Olympics and a wonderful retirement present for a great, well liked cyclist. He will be missed in the peloton and this Gold couldn't have gone to a nicer man. Hope you are still having a lovely holiday my dear, sending love and hugs.
151Ameise1
>147 humouress: Oh dear, I know that feeling you had, Nina. I don't like walking on my own during the night at places I don't know.
We have indeed a wonderful holiday.
>148 FAMeulstee: It was a perfect day, Anita. The weather so good and we were abke to see lots of mountains.
>149 jnwelch: Thanks so much, Joe. I know there aren't many photos of me.
>150 johnsimpson: John, I'm very happy that his last race was such a success. We had loveoy to days in Grenoble. Yestetday, Marina went to the hairdresser and we did some shopping. Today we visited the art museum and the fort.
Love and hugs for both of you. xx
We have indeed a wonderful holiday.
>148 FAMeulstee: It was a perfect day, Anita. The weather so good and we were abke to see lots of mountains.
>149 jnwelch: Thanks so much, Joe. I know there aren't many photos of me.
>150 johnsimpson: John, I'm very happy that his last race was such a success. We had loveoy to days in Grenoble. Yestetday, Marina went to the hairdresser and we did some shopping. Today we visited the art museum and the fort.
Love and hugs for both of you. xx
152PaulCranswick
The pictures are all awesome Barbara.
With my cycling background I was of course very interested that you drove all those hairpin bends up to Alpe d'Huez at Bourg d'Oisons. Lovely place but fairly unforgiving cycling terrain.
Have a lovely weekend.
With my cycling background I was of course very interested that you drove all those hairpin bends up to Alpe d'Huez at Bourg d'Oisons. Lovely place but fairly unforgiving cycling terrain.
Have a lovely weekend.
154karenmarie
Hi Barbara! >146 Ameise1: Excellent pics and thanks for including pics of you and your family!
155Ameise1
>152 PaulCranswick: Paul, those hairpin bends after 200km already cicled are really horrible and its a wall fully in the sun. But Huez is a beautiful spot.
>153 msf59: Mark, I'm sure we would have had lots of fun with your company. It's really beautiful in the mountains.
>154 karenmarie: You're very welcome Karen.
>153 msf59: Mark, I'm sure we would have had lots of fun with your company. It's really beautiful in the mountains.
>154 karenmarie: You're very welcome Karen.
157kidzdoc
I'm happy that you returned home safely, Barbara, but I'm a bit disappointed since this means that there won't be many more of your fabulous holiday photos!
158The_Hibernator
Glad you made it safely home Barbara! :) Happy weekend.
159Ameise1
>157 kidzdoc: Thanks so much, Darryl. We spent a wonderful time in the French Alps. I still have to put on the photos of the the last few days but currently I'm busy preparing for the new school year which will start next Monday.
>158 The_Hibernator: Thanks so much Rachel.
>158 The_Hibernator: Thanks so much Rachel.
160Ameise1
Last Sunday (14th of August) I had my 6th thingaversary and I treated myself with the following books which are arriving by mail bit by bit:
- Blood Curse by Maurizio de Giovanni The second of the Commissario Ricciardi series. (Read in German)
- The Disappeared by M. R. Hall The second of the Jenny Cooper series.
- The Sacred Cut by David Hewson The third of the Nic Costa series.
- The Chessmen by Peter May The third of the The Lewis Trilogy series.
- The Keepers of the Library by Glenn Cooper The third of the Will Piper series.
- Dark Harbour by David Hosp The first of the Scott Finn series. (I have the fourth waiting on my shelf.)
- Glasgow Kiss by Alex Gray The sixth of the DCI Lorimer series.
161charl08
Nice haul Barbara. Hope you get some time to read them in between all the preparation for the new term. Several there I've not come across so will look out for your comments.
162Ameise1
>161 charl08: Thanks so much, Charlotte. I haven't read David Hosp's Scott Finn series so far but all the other series I've started and I like them very much.
163Whisper1
What incredible images. They are breathtakingly beautiful. Thanks for sharing your holiday with us.
165Ameise1
>163 Whisper1: Thanks so much, Linda.
166Ameise1
>164 msf59: Thanks so much, Mark. Indeed, they'll keep me busy but there are also hundreds of books in my local library which are on my list to read. A life isn't enough for doing all. LOL
168Ameise1
>167 scaifea: Thanks so much, Amber. I wish you a wonderful one, too. I'm currently preparing for next week's szart into the new school year. Gosh, there is so much work to do.
169thornton37814
>160 Ameise1: Happy Belated Thingaversary! Nice haul!
170Ameise1
>169 thornton37814: Thanks so much, Lori.
172karenmarie
Happy Thingaversary too, Barbara! Nice book haul. I have all three of the Lewis trilogy just waiting to be read.
Good luck with the school prep.
Good luck with the school prep.
173humouress
>160 Ameise1: My Thingaversary is in August too, about a week before Singapore's national day - so there is usually an extra discount on that weekend at the book shop. This year, though, I didn't buy books specifically (or not yet), but I did enter a whole heap that I bought in London as well as some I bought the last time they had a sale, before we went on holiday.
Happy Thingaversary, Barbara!
Happy Thingaversary, Barbara!
174scaifea
Good luck getting prepped for school, Barbara! I've talked with a few of the teachers here, and they're all a bit panicked - most of the school buildings are undergoing massive remodeling this summer and they're not letting the teachers into their classrooms until about a week before classes start. So, they'll have only a week to get *all* of their stuff *back* into the rooms (it's all in storage now) and prepped for the first day! Whew!
175Deern
Belated Happy TA! I'm typing while the pics are still opening... oh wow! What beautiful views!
What, you're back home and school is starting already next week? Time's running. :(
I hope you can enjoy the remaining days without too much stress and have a good start into the new year.
What, you're back home and school is starting already next week? Time's running. :(
I hope you can enjoy the remaining days without too much stress and have a good start into the new year.
176jnwelch
Happy Thingaversary, Barbara! Nice haul up there. I'm a fan of reading series, so I'll be looking for your reactions to those.
Welcome back after what looks to be a wonderful trip. :-)
Welcome back after what looks to be a wonderful trip. :-)
177Ameise1
>171 kidzdoc: Thank you, Darryl.
>172 karenmarie: Thanks, Karen. I've read the first one. The second one I've as an audio waiting to be listen to.
>173 humouress: Nina, I got a discount on this book haul, too. I bought in France two books but thought to treat myself with the whole seven books.
>172 karenmarie: Thanks, Karen. I've read the first one. The second one I've as an audio waiting to be listen to.
>173 humouress: Nina, I got a discount on this book haul, too. I bought in France two books but thought to treat myself with the whole seven books.
178Ameise1
>174 scaifea: Amber, these are memories when they renovated my class room last year. I was glad that it happened when I had my old class and not a new one. It is very stressful. I spent the lasz two days at school making ready everything for my new class. Now, I'm at home preparing all subjects for the upcoming week including patents meeting next Monday evening.
>175 Deern: Thanks so much, Nathalie. We had wonderful holidays in France.
I still need lots of hours to get started next Monday but I can do breaks when I like doing them.
>176 jnwelch: Thanks so much, Joe. I love those series only the Hosp's serie I haven't started yet. M. R. Hall is a good one and I also like Alex Gray.
We had indeed a wonderful trip.
>175 Deern: Thanks so much, Nathalie. We had wonderful holidays in France.
I still need lots of hours to get started next Monday but I can do breaks when I like doing them.
>176 jnwelch: Thanks so much, Joe. I love those series only the Hosp's serie I haven't started yet. M. R. Hall is a good one and I also like Alex Gray.
We had indeed a wonderful trip.
179johnsimpson
Hi Barbara, hope you have had a good Friday my dear and hope you have a really lovely weekend, sending love and hugs.
180Ameise1
>179 johnsimpson: Thanks so much, John. I worked yesterday and today for school. I'll take it relaxed over the weekend. Tomorrow evening we have iur annual neighbour party. Unfortunately the forecast tells lots of rain for the evening.
I wish you a nice weekend, too. Live and hugs xx
I wish you a nice weekend, too. Live and hugs xx
181Ameise1
book 52 Read in German
Started Early, Took My Dog
BAC October
This story is about corruption within the police during the seventies, the consequences of which continue to this day. This involves a hushed murder, child kidnapping and the protagonists coping with their own past. At times, the reading was exciting and varied. But there were many parts that I found as a long-winded and very constructed.
Started Early, Took My DogBAC October
This story is about corruption within the police during the seventies, the consequences of which continue to this day. This involves a hushed murder, child kidnapping and the protagonists coping with their own past. At times, the reading was exciting and varied. But there were many parts that I found as a long-winded and very constructed.
182msf59
Happy Sunday, Barb! Hooray for Jackson Brodie! I liked this one, a bit more than you. I wonder if Atkinson will return to this series?
How much longer is your vacation?
How much longer is your vacation?
183Ameise1
>182 msf59: Happy Sunday to you too, Mark. The new school year is going to start tomorrow. I decided to have a relaxed Sunday filled with reading before I'll meet my new pupils and their parents for the upcoming three years.
184souloftherose
Catching up on your thread Barbara and really enjoyed the lovely photos you shared from your holiday. Sorry to hear you are back to work tomorrow :-(
185Ameise1
>184 souloftherose: Thanks so much, Heather. We have fove we break in summer. It went quick.
186PaulCranswick
>181 Ameise1: That is one title that seems better in German. Atkinson seems to bring a very literate approach to detective series and focuses more on the characters and their development than in the plotting IMO. I like her books very much but they are not typical crime stories.
187FAMeulstee
I hope the new school year started well for you, Barbara!
188johnsimpson
Hi Barbara, hope the new school year has started well for you my dear, sending love and hugs.
189karenmarie
Hi Barbara! Hope school is going well.
>181 Ameise1: I read the first two Jackson Brodies and liked them a lot. I have the third and fourth books. Sigh. Just need time to read them!
>181 Ameise1: I read the first two Jackson Brodies and liked them a lot. I have the third and fourth books. Sigh. Just need time to read them!
191vancouverdeb
A belated Thingaversary greeting, Barbara! I hope you enjoy your new books! I think my my 6th Library Thinganniversary was the 7th of August, but I am trying to be good about purchasing books - we'll see how long that lasts! :)
193Familyhistorian
I was just catching up with all of your wonderful holiday photos, Barbara. I am sure you have some great memories to sustain you through the start of the school year.
194Ameise1
>186 PaulCranswick: Paul, I agree on the character's development and I like it too. I've read the previous one years ago and I liked it. But this time I had the feeling that it is a bit too streched and the story didn't in full swing.
>187 FAMeulstee: >188 johnsimpson: Thanks so much Anita and John. I had a good but very busy start. I've got wonderful lovely little pupils. So far it's a joy to teach them. The class of the last three years was a 'horror' so my colleague and I must have earned such kind pupils now. They stay with us for the next three years. It's as always very multi cultural - we have eight different languages in our class and two-thirds are from other countries.
>189 karenmarie: Thanks so much Karen, I've had a good start.
>187 FAMeulstee: >188 johnsimpson: Thanks so much Anita and John. I had a good but very busy start. I've got wonderful lovely little pupils. So far it's a joy to teach them. The class of the last three years was a 'horror' so my colleague and I must have earned such kind pupils now. They stay with us for the next three years. It's as always very multi cultural - we have eight different languages in our class and two-thirds are from other countries.
>189 karenmarie: Thanks so much Karen, I've had a good start.
195Ameise1
>190 tymfos: >191 vancouverdeb: Thanks so much Terri and Deb. Daily another package is arriving.
>192 Deern: I had a wonderful start, Nathalie but I'm very tired now. It is exhausting with 1st graders but also beautiful.
>193 Familyhistorian: Indeed, Meg. We had a fabulous holiday with great memories.
>192 Deern: I had a wonderful start, Nathalie but I'm very tired now. It is exhausting with 1st graders but also beautiful.
>193 Familyhistorian: Indeed, Meg. We had a fabulous holiday with great memories.
196Ameise1
book 53 Read in German
Kains Opfer
This is the first volume of the Rabbi Klein series. Klein is the Orthodox rabbi of the Jewish community in my hometown Zürich. When a teacher of the Jewish school is found murdered in his apartment, in Klein's life, nothing is as it should be. On the one hand he had to calm the members of his community and on the other hand he wanted to find out the truth. One culprit was quickly found, but Rabbi Klein did not believe in his guilt.
This book is not only an enjoyable crime mystery, it's also an exciting way to get to know or recognize the Jewish Zürich.
Kains OpferThis is the first volume of the Rabbi Klein series. Klein is the Orthodox rabbi of the Jewish community in my hometown Zürich. When a teacher of the Jewish school is found murdered in his apartment, in Klein's life, nothing is as it should be. On the one hand he had to calm the members of his community and on the other hand he wanted to find out the truth. One culprit was quickly found, but Rabbi Klein did not believe in his guilt.
This book is not only an enjoyable crime mystery, it's also an exciting way to get to know or recognize the Jewish Zürich.
198karenmarie
Hi Barbara! Ditto what Mark said.
199Ameise1
>197 msf59: >198 karenmarie: Thanks so much, Mark and Karen. I had a great first week. Lovely pupils but I'm worn out in the evenings. The weekend so far is fantastic. Lots of reading time :-)
200BLBera
I also just finished my first week back at school, Barbara, and felt like I needed a nap when I got home.
Beautiful photos of your holiday.
Happy LT anniversary. Nice book haul.
I hope your school year goes well.
Beautiful photos of your holiday.
Happy LT anniversary. Nice book haul.
I hope your school year goes well.
201jnwelch
Glad to hear you had a great first week back, Barbara. Our daughter had her first week back teaching pre-school, and she's exhausted. Napping is definitely on the agenda.
202The_Hibernator
Started Early, Took my Dog sounds more interesting in description than in title. :)
203Familyhistorian
Hope your reading weekend rejuvenates you for the week ahead, Barbara.
204PaulCranswick
>196 Ameise1: That one looks interesting Barbara. Hope it gets translated into english soon.
205Ameise1
>200 BLBera: Fully agreed, Beth. I need a nap too when coming home but that means that there isn't much time left for the rest of the evening. I hope your scholl year is going well, too.
>201 jnwelch: Oh Joe, I suppose Becca must be worn out after a day with pre-scholl kids. That needs such a lot of energy. Say hello from me and tell her that I feel with her.
>202 The_Hibernator: Rachel, the title is a good one when you finished reading the book. But before reading it, it doesn't make a lot of sense.
>203 Familyhistorian: Thanks so much, Meg. I got lots of reading time yesterday and I hope to do so today, too.
>204 PaulCranswick: It's a fascinating first book of a series, Paul. It's an entertaining story with a lot of interesting facts about Judaism. I suppose you can find the German edition on amazon. There must be a bottom or link to say that one would like to have this book translated. Probably, if enough person are doing so, there is a chance that a book could be translated.
>201 jnwelch: Oh Joe, I suppose Becca must be worn out after a day with pre-scholl kids. That needs such a lot of energy. Say hello from me and tell her that I feel with her.
>202 The_Hibernator: Rachel, the title is a good one when you finished reading the book. But before reading it, it doesn't make a lot of sense.
>203 Familyhistorian: Thanks so much, Meg. I got lots of reading time yesterday and I hope to do so today, too.
>204 PaulCranswick: It's a fascinating first book of a series, Paul. It's an entertaining story with a lot of interesting facts about Judaism. I suppose you can find the German edition on amazon. There must be a bottom or link to say that one would like to have this book translated. Probably, if enough person are doing so, there is a chance that a book could be translated.
206Ameise1
book 54 Read in German
This crime mystery, set in Munich, I read quickly. I must have imagined something more exciting when reading the blurb. I felt the story had too little depth. An antique dealer take over from a homeless person who should mimic the Nikolaus in charitable events. He meets with inconsistencies as regards the money for good causes.
This crime mystery, set in Munich, I read quickly. I must have imagined something more exciting when reading the blurb. I felt the story had too little depth. An antique dealer take over from a homeless person who should mimic the Nikolaus in charitable events. He meets with inconsistencies as regards the money for good causes.
207charl08
>206 Ameise1: Sorry this one wasn't a better read for you Barbara. Hope your next one works out better.
208Ameise1
>207 charl08: Definitely, Charlotte. I'm currently reading Snow Blind which I saw on your thread this year and is excellent.
209charl08
What is it about Icelandic writers just now? Some great books. Must find some more to read!
210Ameise1
>209 charl08: I love the melancholy of the writers.
211Ameise1
book 55 italics
Snowblind
BB from Charlotte
This is a great first book of the Dark Isceland series. It tells the story of a young policeman who begins his first job in the far north and how he is regarded there as a stranger. It also shows the history of many residents who are connected to each other by their own past or their parents. Jónasson has a great talent to describe the feelings and the existence of various characters so that you can believe, to know these people for years. The story has a very clever structure and one comes only by and by to solve the cases. It is not only the various protagonists who gripped me but also how Jónasson describes the seclusion, the blizzard and the loneliness. This environment is truly an ideal place for murders.
SnowblindBB from Charlotte
This is a great first book of the Dark Isceland series. It tells the story of a young policeman who begins his first job in the far north and how he is regarded there as a stranger. It also shows the history of many residents who are connected to each other by their own past or their parents. Jónasson has a great talent to describe the feelings and the existence of various characters so that you can believe, to know these people for years. The story has a very clever structure and one comes only by and by to solve the cases. It is not only the various protagonists who gripped me but also how Jónasson describes the seclusion, the blizzard and the loneliness. This environment is truly an ideal place for murders.
212karenmarie
>211 Ameise1: Hi Barbara! Snowblind sounds great. I'll try to keep an eye out for it.
I hope the rest of your weekend is fantastic!
I hope the rest of your weekend is fantastic!
213Ameise1
>212 karenmarie: That was really a great reading, Karen. I had a lovely weekend so far. Lots of reading in the garden.
215Ameise1
>214 kidzdoc: Thanks so much, Darryl. It's a good story and I'll go on with this series.
216jnwelch
I like that review of Snowblind, too, Barbara. Thanks for letting us know about it.
Hope you've had a great weekend.
Hope you've had a great weekend.
217Ameise1
>216 jnwelch: Thanks so much, Joe. It was a relaxing one filled with good readings.
218FAMeulstee
Sadly the Dark Iceland books are not available in Dutch :-(
I am enjoying myself with an other series on Iceland: Inspector Elendur .
I am enjoying myself with an other series on Iceland: Inspector Elendur .
220Donna828
First graders are so much fun, but also need so much attention. So you team teach? That is awesome. Also nice that you will have the same class for three years. You will see a lot of progress in that time as you know. It must be hard to say goodbye after that length of time…unless they're a challenging group like your last one! Enjoy your weekend!
221johnsimpson
Hi Barbara, I hope you have had a good week back at school my dear and it has not been too tiring getting back into the swing again. We have had a mixed week with good bits but a bad Wednesday but we are ok now and looking forward to Paul's and his brother's 50th birthday party tonight. I will post pictures of us in our Black Tie and Evening dress wear along with others and no doubt Paul will do the same. Sending love and hugs to you, Thomas and the girls dear friend.
224BLBera
Hi Barbara - Have a lovely weekend. Snowblind sounds good. I'll have to look for it.
How was your return to school?
How was your return to school?
225karenmarie
Hi Barbara! I hope school is going well and that you are enjoying a wonderful weekend.
227Ameise1
Thanks so much everybody for keeping my thread warm.
>218 FAMeulstee: What a pitty, Anita. I like Inspector Elendur's mysteries, too.
>219 Deern: Thanks so much, Nathalie. I'm reading good stories at the moment.
>220 Donna828: Agreed, this first graders are raelly great, Donna. Yes, I'm team teaching with the same colleague since twelve years. We are a great team and can trust each other blindly. I'm glad that the pupils stay such a long time with us. It makes lots of things much easier than to start each year with new pupils.
>221 johnsimpson: Thanks so much, John. The start back to school was busy but I enjoy the work with the new class very much. I saw on FB that you had a wonderful party with Paul. As you could see on my FB I had a great time at the Diamond league meeting finals and at Marina's musical 'Les Misérables'.
>218 FAMeulstee: What a pitty, Anita. I like Inspector Elendur's mysteries, too.
>219 Deern: Thanks so much, Nathalie. I'm reading good stories at the moment.
>220 Donna828: Agreed, this first graders are raelly great, Donna. Yes, I'm team teaching with the same colleague since twelve years. We are a great team and can trust each other blindly. I'm glad that the pupils stay such a long time with us. It makes lots of things much easier than to start each year with new pupils.
>221 johnsimpson: Thanks so much, John. The start back to school was busy but I enjoy the work with the new class very much. I saw on FB that you had a wonderful party with Paul. As you could see on my FB I had a great time at the Diamond league meeting finals and at Marina's musical 'Les Misérables'.
228Ameise1
>222 msf59: Thanks so much, Mark. It was indded a fabulous reading. One which I can strongly recommend.
>223 Trifolia: How beautiful, Monica. Thanks so much. I spent hours in the garden. It was so lovely.
>224 BLBera: Hi Beth, it was a busy start but I have wonderful new pupils. It's a great pleasure to teach them.
>225 karenmarie: I had a wonderful weekend, Karen. Lots of hours in the garden for some great reading.
>226 DianaNL: Hi Diana, thanks so much for stopping by. I have a very good time with my new class.
>223 Trifolia: How beautiful, Monica. Thanks so much. I spent hours in the garden. It was so lovely.
>224 BLBera: Hi Beth, it was a busy start but I have wonderful new pupils. It's a great pleasure to teach them.
>225 karenmarie: I had a wonderful weekend, Karen. Lots of hours in the garden for some great reading.
>226 DianaNL: Hi Diana, thanks so much for stopping by. I have a very good time with my new class.
229Ameise1
book 56 Read in German
The Past Is A Foreign Country
This was my first book of the author Gianrico Carofiglio, which I have read, but certainly not the last. You can tell that the author has great knowledge of the mafia machinations, he has worked for years as an anti-Mafia prosecutor in Bari.
This story takes place in Bari. The main characters are two young students. One works and learns determined jurisprudence while the other is enrolled at the University, but this he looks from afar. Giorgio, the aspiring student will forfeit the adventure and the sinister machinations of the other. Naive as Giogio is, he plays with Francesco poker. He sees fast that he can manipulate the poker games in their favour with the choirboy Giorgio. They share the profit. The money attracts and Giorgio decides therefore to put his studies on hold. He sinks more and more into the forbidden game, breaking all social contacts, also from his family.
Giorgio noted only very late that he is being manipulated by Francesco. This goes so far that he pulls Giorgio into drug business. It takes a long time until Giorgio realizes that he has to get off. It was only when he notices that Fracesco is yet wanted for another offense, that he succeeds the exit.
The Past Is A Foreign CountryThis was my first book of the author Gianrico Carofiglio, which I have read, but certainly not the last. You can tell that the author has great knowledge of the mafia machinations, he has worked for years as an anti-Mafia prosecutor in Bari.
This story takes place in Bari. The main characters are two young students. One works and learns determined jurisprudence while the other is enrolled at the University, but this he looks from afar. Giorgio, the aspiring student will forfeit the adventure and the sinister machinations of the other. Naive as Giogio is, he plays with Francesco poker. He sees fast that he can manipulate the poker games in their favour with the choirboy Giorgio. They share the profit. The money attracts and Giorgio decides therefore to put his studies on hold. He sinks more and more into the forbidden game, breaking all social contacts, also from his family.
Giorgio noted only very late that he is being manipulated by Francesco. This goes so far that he pulls Giorgio into drug business. It takes a long time until Giorgio realizes that he has to get off. It was only when he notices that Fracesco is yet wanted for another offense, that he succeeds the exit.
230charl08
>229 Ameise1: Sounds like good reading Barbara. I think the library had some by this author: what an incredible backstory.
231Ameise1
>230 charl08: It was indeed an interesting reading. My local library has got some other books, too. So I definitely will read more of him.
Wishing you a lovely day, Charlotte.
Wishing you a lovely day, Charlotte.
232FAMeulstee
>299 Nice book, Barbara!
Sadly this one isn't translated into Dutch, but the library has 4 books of the Guido Guerrieri-series by this author.
Sadly this one isn't translated into Dutch, but the library has 4 books of the Guido Guerrieri-series by this author.
234The_Hibernator
Happy weekend Barb!
235johnsimpson
Hi Barbara, hope you and the family are all well my dear. we had a lovely time in Oxford and the Cotswolds and as you saw I was quite restrained on the book buying front, lol. It has been a glorious day here until 7pm when the heavens opened and we had sheet lightning. We both send our love to you all.
236Familyhistorian
Hi Barbara, hope you are not too busy to get lots of good reading in.
237karenmarie
Hi Barbara! Wishing you a happy weekend that includes lots of reading.
239charl08
Wishing you a good weekend. I just found a new (to me) crime series by Parker Bilal, so I'm happy!
240Oberon
Dropping by to inquire if you are a soccer fan (or football fan as may be preferred). US women's national team is playing Switzerland in a match here in Minneapolis in a month and we were planning on going and I wanted to know if you followed the team.
241The_Hibernator
Happy weekend!
242kidzdoc
Happy Sunday, Barbara! The play you saw last night looked very interesting, and even more unique.
245johnsimpson
Hi Barbara, hope you had a good weekend my dear as we did and hope you have had a good day at school, sending love and hugs dear friend.
247johnsimpson
Hi Barbara, hope you have had a good week at work my dear and had a fabulous birthday. We both send our love to you and the family my dear and lots of hugs.
249The_Hibernator
Happy October Barbara!
250karenmarie
Hi Barbara! Hope your week is going well.
251PaulCranswick
Missing you around here Barbara. I hope everything is ok and you'll soon be back spreading your normal liberal doses of good cheer.
252Familyhistorian
Hi Barbara, I'm adding my good wishes and concern. I hope everything is going well.
253PaulCranswick
This is Calame's "Torrent in the Alps" from 1849. Missing you here, Barbara. Wishing you a lovely weekend and hoping you'll come back to the threads soon. xx
254charl08
Hi Barbars, I'm enjoying the crime series by Parker Bilal. Hope you are well.
256Ameise1
Good afternoon everybody. Thanks so much for keeping my thread warm. I'm still alive but had a very busy time in RL. I wasn't able to be on LT but could finish a book (which will be printed soon - I got it from the author for reviewing it) and an audio (with 14 CDs long enough). I will review both on my new thread which I'm creating soon.
Today my autumn holiday is starting. This morning I went to the library picking the following books:
Furthermore I went shopping winter clothes and came back with trousers, long shirts and a wonderful winter coat.
Today my autumn holiday is starting. This morning I went to the library picking the following books:
- Boko Haram by Mike Smith BB from Charlotte
- Victim Without a Face by Stefan Ahnhem BB from Monica (JustJoey4)
- Sanctuary Line by Jane Urquhart CAC 2016
- The Murder of Halland by Pia Juul
Furthermore I went shopping winter clothes and came back with trousers, long shirts and a wonderful winter coat.
258Ameise1
>257 msf59: Thanks so much, Mark. I missed you, too. It was a very busy time for me but I'll try to do better in the future.
This topic was continued by Barbara (Ameise1)'s reading tour (8).
