Lisa (805's) Quasi Reading Unplan, Version 2017

Lisa - I'm finally starting to post over here, after returning from holiday travels. Checking out your thread and curious about your Scotland theme. Any Sir Walter Scott in the plans? Look forward to tagging along through the year.

No, I've never read him. Just curious, as I have wanted to read him.

>9 This-n-That: I prefer Waverley and Rob Roy compared to Ivanhoe (although I had not read either of them since my teens). But it comes down to what you are looking for exactly. (And I probably should reread at least some of them when my next Victorian cravings hit...)

And if you are reading Scottish books, Ian Rankin is a master of nowadays Edinburgh.

>12 This-n-That:

Don't get me wrong - Ivanhoe is a good novel and if you are looking for something less verbose (just comparatively) and more adventurous, it may be better for you. I've mentioned before that I have a soft spot for the Victorians. On the other hand his Kenilworth is a book I usually want to throw against the wall - because of the way he handles "the history". Not sure how much of his others are really historically correct but as this story I know... it gets me :) Happy reading. I will be interested to see what you will read from Scotland.

Bacha posh? Ah, thank you google.

>19 This-n-That: is discussing The Pearl That Broke Its Shell?

Understand about the enthusiasm, Lisa. I'm the same way. I don't think I've ever felt worse about the state of the world.

Sorry to hear that, I just found and started your thread. Wishing you the best!

>28 This-n-That: echoing simone2

I hope that you are feeling more hopeful. I found that the protests going on every day, in every part of our country and around the world have made me cautiously hopeful, and the act of calling my senators and congressman every few days has made me feel less out of control. But, yes, this is all frightening and not who we are.

As for the kitchen book, were I to be mindful in the kitchen I would fall behind on my podcast listening.