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1Ameise1
Welcome on my seventh thread.
Zürich is a fountain town
Wells contribute a lot to the quality of life in the city. This was formerly the case and has not changed to this day.
As I said on my previous threads I intend to show some of the beautiful fountains as an entry point during the warm season.
Zürich is a fountain town
Wells contribute a lot to the quality of life in the city. This was formerly the case and has not changed to this day.
As I said on my previous threads I intend to show some of the beautiful fountains as an entry point during the warm season.
2Ameise1
January
# 1 the Cold Six Thousand by James Ellroy 2017 ROOT Challenge (4½ stars)
# 2 The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead (5 stars)
# 3 The Collected Short Stories of Elizabeth Bowen by Elizabeth Bowen (4½ stars)
# 4 Geraubte Liebe by Dacia Maraini (4½ stars)
# 5 Fragrant harbour by John Lanchester (4½ stars)
# 6 North and South by Elizabeth Gaskill (4 stars)
# 7 The Winter Vault by Anne Michaels (3½ stars)
February
# 8 The Hare with Amber Eyes by Edmund de Waal (5 stars)
# 9 Kiss Kiss by Roald Dahl (4 stars)
#10 Dogs at the Perimeter by Madeleine thien (4 stars)
#11 Last Night at the Lobster by Stewart O'Nan (4 stars)
#12 I Shall Wear Midnight by Terry Pratchett (3½ stars)
#13 Place de l'Étoile by Patrick Modiano (4½ stars)
#14 I Will Have Vengeance by Maurizio de Giovanni 2017 ROOT Challenge (4½ stars)
#15 The Spy Who Came In From The Cold by John Le Carré (4 stars)
#16 The Reluctant Hero by Michael Dobbs 2017 ROOT Challenge (4 stars)
#17 The Sacred Cut by David Hewson 2017 ROOT Challenge (4½ stars)
#18 Miss Buncle's Book by D. E. Stevenson (4 stars)
#19 Julia by Otto de Kat (4 stars)
March
#20 The Devil's Cave by Martin Walker (4½ stars)
#21 Dr. Jekill and Mr. Hide by Robert Louis Stevenson (4 stars)
#22 Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys (4½ stars)
#23 Benegas by Francisco José Jurado (4 stars)
#24 Töte deinen Nächsten by Michael Herzig (4½ stars)
#25 Every Day Is For the Thief by Teju Cole (5 stars)
#26 Mord unterm Nordlicht (3½ stars)
#27 Beyond Reach by Graham Hurley 2017 ROOT Challenge (4 stars)
3Ameise1
April
#28 Oil On Water by Helon Habila (4 stars)
#29 The Ocean At The End Of The Lane by Neil Gaiman (4 stars)
#30 The Marseille Caper by Peter Mayle (4½ stars)
#31 Red Mandarin Dress by Qiu Xiaolong 2017 ROOT Challenge (4½ stars)
#32 Whisky für drei alte Damen by Minna Lindgren (4 Stars)
#33 The Secret Chord by Geraldine Brooks (4½ stars)
#34 Rom, Rom by Pier Paolo Pasolini (4½ stars)
#35 A Room Full Of Bones by Elly Griffiths (4½ stars)
#36 Nutshell by Ian MacEwan (3½ stars)
#37 Friday the Rabbi Slept Late by Harry Kemelman (4½ stars)
#38 Saturday the Rabbi Went Hungry by Harry Kemelman (4½ stars)
#39 The Bookshop by Penelope Fitzgerald (4 stars)
May
#40 A Trick of the Light by Louise Penny 2017 ROOT Challenge (4½ stars)
#41 Lewis Man by Peter May (4½ stars)
#42 Murder On Brittany Shores by Jean-Luc Bannalec (4 stars)
#43 The Literature Express by Lasha Bugadze (3 stars)
#44 State of Wonder by Ann Patchett (4½ stars)
#45 The Price of Salt by Patricia Highsmith (4 stars)
#46 Sunday the Rabbi Stayed Home by Harry Kemelman (4 stars)
#48 The Disappeared by M. R. Hall 2017 ROOT Challenge (4½ stars
#49 In The Woods by Tana French (4 stars)
June
#50 The Assault by Harry Mulisch (5 stars)
#51 Dark Harbour by David Hosp 2017 ROOT Challenge (4½ stars)
#52 Requiem by Arne Dahl (4 stars)
#53 36 Yalta Boulevard by Olen Steinhauer 2017 ROOT Challenge (4½ stars)
#54 Mystery by Jonathan Kellerman 2017 ROOT Challenge (3½ stars)
July
#55 The Lizard's Bite by David Hewson 2017 ROOT Challenge (4 stars)
#56 Schlaflose Nacht by Margriet de Moor (4½ stars)
#57 Die Herrin der Kathedrale by Claudia & Nadja Beinert (4 stars)
#58 Hotel Alpha by Mark Watson (3½ stars)
#59 Sizilianische Rache by Ann Baiano (4 stars)
#60 The Invisible Guardian by Dolores Redondo (5 stars)
#28 Oil On Water by Helon Habila (4 stars)
#29 The Ocean At The End Of The Lane by Neil Gaiman (4 stars)
#30 The Marseille Caper by Peter Mayle (4½ stars)
#31 Red Mandarin Dress by Qiu Xiaolong 2017 ROOT Challenge (4½ stars)
#32 Whisky für drei alte Damen by Minna Lindgren (4 Stars)
#33 The Secret Chord by Geraldine Brooks (4½ stars)
#34 Rom, Rom by Pier Paolo Pasolini (4½ stars)
#35 A Room Full Of Bones by Elly Griffiths (4½ stars)
#36 Nutshell by Ian MacEwan (3½ stars)
#37 Friday the Rabbi Slept Late by Harry Kemelman (4½ stars)
#38 Saturday the Rabbi Went Hungry by Harry Kemelman (4½ stars)
#39 The Bookshop by Penelope Fitzgerald (4 stars)
May
#40 A Trick of the Light by Louise Penny 2017 ROOT Challenge (4½ stars)
#41 Lewis Man by Peter May (4½ stars)
#42 Murder On Brittany Shores by Jean-Luc Bannalec (4 stars)
#43 The Literature Express by Lasha Bugadze (3 stars)
#44 State of Wonder by Ann Patchett (4½ stars)
#45 The Price of Salt by Patricia Highsmith (4 stars)
#46 Sunday the Rabbi Stayed Home by Harry Kemelman (4 stars)
#48 The Disappeared by M. R. Hall 2017 ROOT Challenge (4½ stars
#49 In The Woods by Tana French (4 stars)
June
#50 The Assault by Harry Mulisch (5 stars)
#51 Dark Harbour by David Hosp 2017 ROOT Challenge (4½ stars)
#52 Requiem by Arne Dahl (4 stars)
#53 36 Yalta Boulevard by Olen Steinhauer 2017 ROOT Challenge (4½ stars)
#54 Mystery by Jonathan Kellerman 2017 ROOT Challenge (3½ stars)
July
#55 The Lizard's Bite by David Hewson 2017 ROOT Challenge (4 stars)
#56 Schlaflose Nacht by Margriet de Moor (4½ stars)
#57 Die Herrin der Kathedrale by Claudia & Nadja Beinert (4 stars)
#58 Hotel Alpha by Mark Watson (3½ stars)
#59 Sizilianische Rache by Ann Baiano (4 stars)
#60 The Invisible Guardian by Dolores Redondo (5 stars)
4Ameise1
American Author Challenge 2017
January: skipped
February (Stewart O'Nan): Last Night at the Lobster (2017-02-11)
August: (Patricia Highsmith): The Price of Salt (2017-05-13)
October: (Ann Pratchett): State of Wonder (2017-05-09)
January: skipped
February (Stewart O'Nan): Last Night at the Lobster (2017-02-11)
August: (Patricia Highsmith): The Price of Salt (2017-05-13)
October: (Ann Pratchett): State of Wonder (2017-05-09)
5Ameise1
British Author Challenge 2017
January
The Collected Stort Stories of Elizabeth Bowen by Elizabeth Bowen read in German (2017-01-06)
February
I Shall Wear Midnight by Terry Pratchett Listen in German (2017-02-15)
March
The Spy Who Came In From The Cold by John Le Carré Listen in German (2017-02-21)
Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys (2017-03-02)
July
Miss Buncle's Book by D. E. Stevenson (2017-02-27)
Dr. Jekill and Mr. Hide by Robert Louis Stevenson (2017-03-02)
September
Nutshell by Ian MacEwan (2017-04-22)
October
Kiss Kiss by Roald Dahl (2017-02-05)
December
North and South by Elizabeth Gaskill read in German (2017-01-18)
The Ocean At The End Of The Lane by Neil Gaiman read in German (2017-04-02)
January
The Collected Stort Stories of Elizabeth Bowen by Elizabeth Bowen read in German (2017-01-06)
February
I Shall Wear Midnight by Terry Pratchett Listen in German (2017-02-15)
March
The Spy Who Came In From The Cold by John Le Carré Listen in German (2017-02-21)
Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys (2017-03-02)
July
Miss Buncle's Book by D. E. Stevenson (2017-02-27)
Dr. Jekill and Mr. Hide by Robert Louis Stevenson (2017-03-02)
September
Nutshell by Ian MacEwan (2017-04-22)
October
Kiss Kiss by Roald Dahl (2017-02-05)
December
North and South by Elizabeth Gaskill read in German (2017-01-18)
The Ocean At The End Of The Lane by Neil Gaiman read in German (2017-04-02)
6Ameise1
Canadian Author Challenge 2017
January
The Winter Vault by Anne Michaels (2017-01-29)
February
Dogs at the Perimeter by Madeleine Thien (2017-02-07)
May
A Trick of the Light by Louise Penny (2017-05-01)
January
The Winter Vault by Anne Michaels (2017-01-29)
February
Dogs at the Perimeter by Madeleine Thien (2017-02-07)
May
A Trick of the Light by Louise Penny (2017-05-01)
7Ameise1
Take It or Leave It Challenge
January
2.: Read a book with a compound word in the title
The collected Short Stories of Elizabeth Bowen (German title: Sommernacht) 2017-01-06
3.: Read a book from a best of or notable books of 2016, name the list
The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead 2017-01-04
6.: Read a book whose title includes at least two of the same number
The Cold Six Thousand by James Ellroy 2017-01-02
February
5.: Read a book where both “humor” and “romance” are words listed in the tags for that book
Miss Buncle's Book by D. E. Stevenson 2017-02-27
12.: Read a book where the title starts with the last letter of the previous title
The Reluctant Hero by Michael Dobbs 2017-02-23
17.:Read a book by an author whose full name is at least 5 syllables long
Place de l'Étoile by Patrick Modiano 2017-02-15
18.: Read a book with a title word beginning with "L"
Last Night at the Lobster by Stewart O'Nan 2017-02-11
19.: Read a memoir by a living author of a different gender from yours
The Hare with Amber Eyes by Edmund de Wall 2017-02-04
20.: Read a book whose title only contains one noun
I Shall Wear Midnight by Terry Pratchett 2017-02-15
March
2.: Read a book set in a real country other than the US, Great Britain, France or Germany. Name the country.
Töte deinen Nächsten by Michael Herzig (Switzerland) 2017-03-08
4.: Read a book by a female author with a female main character
Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys 2017-03-02
5.: Read a book by an author who publishes under three names
Benegas by Francisco José Jurado (4 stars) 2017-03-05
6.: Read a book with "day" or "light" in the title or author's name
Mord unterm Nordlicht 2017-03-12
7.: Read a book where the author's first or last name has exactly five letters
Dr. Jekill and Mr. Hide by Robert Louis Stevenson 2017-03-02
11.: Read a book written by an author who has won a Windham Campbell Prize
Every Day Is For the Thief by Teju Cole 2017-03-11
14.: Read a book with a title which has the last letter of the previous title in the middle
Beyond Reach by Graham Hurley 2017-03-26
15.: Read a book that holds an odd-numbered position in a series
The Devil's Cave by Martin Walker 2017-03-01
April
1.: Read a book whose title has two words sharing one adjacent letter across those two words
The Ocean At The End Of The Lane by Neil Gaiman read in German (2017-04-02)
4.: In honor of the 4th month, read a book with a 4 word title
Der Coup von Marseille by Peter Mayle (2017-04-05)
5.: Read a book that has much to do with religion
The Secret Chord by Geraldine Brooks 2017-04-16
7.: Going on a Picnic: read a book with a title starting with the first letter of your LT username
A Room Full Of Bones by Elly Griffiths 2017-04-16
8.: Read a book by an author who has worked at a newspaper
Rom, Rom by Pier Paolo Pasolini 2017-04-16
11.: Read a book where the author shares a first name with a member of your family
Whisky für drei alte Damen by Minna Lindgren 2017-04-13
12.: Read a book whose title begins with the letters of APRILGRAP (Aprils fool in Dutch) in rolling fashion
Red Mandadrin Dress by Qiu Xiaolong 2017-04-10
13.: Easter Egg Hunt: Read a book with the word egg or eggs in the title or text
Nutshell by Ian MacEwan (2017-04-22)
May
1.: Read a book which has on page 113 a mode of transportation used by people
State of Wonder by Ann Pratchett (2017-05-09)
2.: Read a book with a title that mentions or describes the main character
Carol oder Salz und sein Preis by Patricia Highsmith (2017-05-12)
8.: Read a book where the author's name is also a (common) word
Lewis Men by Peter May (2017-05-03)
9.: Read a book where the first word on p40 starts with a capital letter
A Trick of the Light by Louise Penny (2017-05-01)
11.: "This Must Be The Place" Read a book whose title refers to a place or location
Murder On Brittany Shores by Jean-Luc Bannalec (2017-05-04)
January
2.: Read a book with a compound word in the title
The collected Short Stories of Elizabeth Bowen (German title: Sommernacht) 2017-01-06
3.: Read a book from a best of or notable books of 2016, name the list
The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead 2017-01-04
6.: Read a book whose title includes at least two of the same number
The Cold Six Thousand by James Ellroy 2017-01-02
February
5.: Read a book where both “humor” and “romance” are words listed in the tags for that book
Miss Buncle's Book by D. E. Stevenson 2017-02-27
12.: Read a book where the title starts with the last letter of the previous title
The Reluctant Hero by Michael Dobbs 2017-02-23
17.:Read a book by an author whose full name is at least 5 syllables long
Place de l'Étoile by Patrick Modiano 2017-02-15
18.: Read a book with a title word beginning with "L"
Last Night at the Lobster by Stewart O'Nan 2017-02-11
19.: Read a memoir by a living author of a different gender from yours
The Hare with Amber Eyes by Edmund de Wall 2017-02-04
20.: Read a book whose title only contains one noun
I Shall Wear Midnight by Terry Pratchett 2017-02-15
March
2.: Read a book set in a real country other than the US, Great Britain, France or Germany. Name the country.
Töte deinen Nächsten by Michael Herzig (Switzerland) 2017-03-08
4.: Read a book by a female author with a female main character
Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys 2017-03-02
5.: Read a book by an author who publishes under three names
Benegas by Francisco José Jurado (4 stars) 2017-03-05
6.: Read a book with "day" or "light" in the title or author's name
Mord unterm Nordlicht 2017-03-12
7.: Read a book where the author's first or last name has exactly five letters
Dr. Jekill and Mr. Hide by Robert Louis Stevenson 2017-03-02
11.: Read a book written by an author who has won a Windham Campbell Prize
Every Day Is For the Thief by Teju Cole 2017-03-11
14.: Read a book with a title which has the last letter of the previous title in the middle
Beyond Reach by Graham Hurley 2017-03-26
15.: Read a book that holds an odd-numbered position in a series
The Devil's Cave by Martin Walker 2017-03-01
April
1.: Read a book whose title has two words sharing one adjacent letter across those two words
The Ocean At The End Of The Lane by Neil Gaiman read in German (2017-04-02)
4.: In honor of the 4th month, read a book with a 4 word title
Der Coup von Marseille by Peter Mayle (2017-04-05)
5.: Read a book that has much to do with religion
The Secret Chord by Geraldine Brooks 2017-04-16
7.: Going on a Picnic: read a book with a title starting with the first letter of your LT username
A Room Full Of Bones by Elly Griffiths 2017-04-16
8.: Read a book by an author who has worked at a newspaper
Rom, Rom by Pier Paolo Pasolini 2017-04-16
11.: Read a book where the author shares a first name with a member of your family
Whisky für drei alte Damen by Minna Lindgren 2017-04-13
12.: Read a book whose title begins with the letters of APRILGRAP (Aprils fool in Dutch) in rolling fashion
Red Mandadrin Dress by Qiu Xiaolong 2017-04-10
13.: Easter Egg Hunt: Read a book with the word egg or eggs in the title or text
Nutshell by Ian MacEwan (2017-04-22)
May
1.: Read a book which has on page 113 a mode of transportation used by people
State of Wonder by Ann Pratchett (2017-05-09)
2.: Read a book with a title that mentions or describes the main character
Carol oder Salz und sein Preis by Patricia Highsmith (2017-05-12)
8.: Read a book where the author's name is also a (common) word
Lewis Men by Peter May (2017-05-03)
9.: Read a book where the first word on p40 starts with a capital letter
A Trick of the Light by Louise Penny (2017-05-01)
11.: "This Must Be The Place" Read a book whose title refers to a place or location
Murder On Brittany Shores by Jean-Luc Bannalec (2017-05-04)
9Ameise1
book 47 Read in German
The Sea Detective
This is the first volume of the The Sea Detective series. The main protagonists, which are also likely to be found later are Cal McGill a marine biologist who calculates the currents of the sea and can therefore say where a beach property originally came into the sea. The detective Helen Jamieson of the police Edinburgh working with Cal and an Indian girl who was sold for the sex trade with children.
In this book you get to know the protagonists. Cal is looking at what has happened to his grandfather in 1942 and is struck by a wall of silence and rejection. Helen tries to find her place inside the police and the Indian girl experiences the hell since she was abused for years.
The story is exciting and I will read the sequels of this series.
The Sea DetectiveThis is the first volume of the The Sea Detective series. The main protagonists, which are also likely to be found later are Cal McGill a marine biologist who calculates the currents of the sea and can therefore say where a beach property originally came into the sea. The detective Helen Jamieson of the police Edinburgh working with Cal and an Indian girl who was sold for the sex trade with children.
In this book you get to know the protagonists. Cal is looking at what has happened to his grandfather in 1942 and is struck by a wall of silence and rejection. Helen tries to find her place inside the police and the Indian girl experiences the hell since she was abused for years.
The story is exciting and I will read the sequels of this series.
10Ameise1
Last Friday we were at my brother's place for dinner. We spent a wonderful evening. I came home with three boxes full of books. 63 books I kept for myself the other ones mostly fantasy books kept my daughters and there wewre many books which I've already read. So they will go to the book thrift shop. I'll post what I kept for me. There are mostly books from series which I've read partial. One for me complet new series, too.
12Ameise1
Books by James Patterson
From the Alex Cross Series:
Cat & Mouse
Roses Are Red
The Big Bad Wolf
London Bridges
Mary, Mary
Double Cross
From the Women's Murder Club Series:
2nd Chance
and some other books by this author:
The Lake House
When The Wind Blows
The Jester
From the Alex Cross Series:
Cat & Mouse
Roses Are Red
The Big Bad Wolf
London Bridges
Mary, Mary
Double Cross
From the Women's Murder Club Series:
2nd Chance
and some other books by this author:
The Lake House
When The Wind Blows
The Jester
13Ameise1
>11 DianaNL: Yep it is safe, Diana. Welcome on my new thread. Being first somthing special from Zürich Zürcher Hüppen:
14Ameise1
I got the Nina Wilde and Eddie Chase series by Andy McDermott which is completely new to me. Has somebody read it?
The Hunt for Atlantis
The Tomb of Hercules
The Secret of Excalibur
The Covenant of Genesis
The Cult of Osiris
The Sacred Vault
Empire of Gold
Temple of the God
The Hunt for Atlantis
The Tomb of Hercules
The Secret of Excalibur
The Covenant of Genesis
The Cult of Osiris
The Sacred Vault
Empire of Gold
Temple of the God
17Ameise1
From the Gideon Crew series by Douglas Preston
Gideon's Sword
Gideon's Corpse
From the Jeremy Logan series by Lincoln Child
The Third Gate
The Forgotten Room
Gideon's Sword
Gideon's Corpse
From the Jeremy Logan series by Lincoln Child
The Third Gate
The Forgotten Room
18msf59
Happy New Thread, Barb! Love the fountain toppers and hooray for boxes of books!
Hope you are having a great weekend.
Hope you are having a great weekend.
19Ameise1
>18 msf59: Thanks so much, Mark. The boxes were like a grab bag. I spent most of the weekend to look through them and to catalogue them. :-)
22Ameise1
And then some more copies as
John Grisham' The Partner
DAvid Baldacci' Zero Day
James Oswald' Dead Men's Bones
John Harvey' Darkness and Light
J. D. Robb' Kindred in Death
Ken Follett' Fall of Giants
Elizabeth George' This Body of Death
Nancy Mitford' The Penguin Complete Novels of Nancy Mitford
Tom Clancy' Debt of Honor
Frank Schätzing' The Swarm
Arturo Pérez-Reverte' The Queen of the South
Anne Tyler' A Spool of Blue Thread
Frank Schaeffer' Saving Grandma
Tami Hoag' Magic
Jim Hougan' The Magdalene
Nelson DeMille' Mayday
Lisa Gardner' The Next Accident
Sidney Sheldon' The Best Laid Plans
Alex Connor' The Caravaggio Conspiracy
John Darnton' The Experiment
David Gibbins' The Mask of Troy
John Grisham' The Partner
DAvid Baldacci' Zero Day
James Oswald' Dead Men's Bones
John Harvey' Darkness and Light
J. D. Robb' Kindred in Death
Ken Follett' Fall of Giants
Elizabeth George' This Body of Death
Nancy Mitford' The Penguin Complete Novels of Nancy Mitford
Tom Clancy' Debt of Honor
Frank Schätzing' The Swarm
Arturo Pérez-Reverte' The Queen of the South
Anne Tyler' A Spool of Blue Thread
Frank Schaeffer' Saving Grandma
Tami Hoag' Magic
Jim Hougan' The Magdalene
Nelson DeMille' Mayday
Lisa Gardner' The Next Accident
Sidney Sheldon' The Best Laid Plans
Alex Connor' The Caravaggio Conspiracy
John Darnton' The Experiment
David Gibbins' The Mask of Troy
23lunacat
Happy New Thread, and what a wonderful list of books. It looks like, whatever you choose to keep, you're going to have a good time reading them.
24EllaTim
Hi Barbara
Nice present, boxes of books. Have fun with them
I took a book bullet from you, the sea detectives book, seems interesting.
And I like your fountain pictures, I was wondering about the third picture, Is there a story behind it? It reminded me ot the famous Manneken Pis of Brussels.
Nice present, boxes of books. Have fun with them
I took a book bullet from you, the sea detectives book, seems interesting.
And I like your fountain pictures, I was wondering about the third picture, Is there a story behind it? It reminded me ot the famous Manneken Pis of Brussels.
26Ameise1
>23 lunacat: Thanks so much, Jenny. On the books list are those books I'm going to read some day. All the other books which were in the box I didn't note.
27jnwelch
Happy New Thread, Barbara!
Looking forward to the answer to Jim's question regarding a perennial fountain mystery.
Looking forward to the answer to Jim's question regarding a perennial fountain mystery.
28Ameise1
>24 EllaTim: Hi Ella! It was like a birthday present taking home all these books. My brother and SIL have made a new library room (which is absolutely gorgeous) at there home and thetefore sorted out books they won't keep.
I have to look up what the meaning of that fountain is.
I have to look up what the meaning of that fountain is.
29Ameise1
>25 drneutron: Thanks so much, Jim. Must be something typical in Europe. There are many of these fountains. The most famous one is in Brussels.
30Ameise1
>27 jnwelch: Thanks so much, Joe. I hope you enjoy Barcelona.
I don't think it's a mystery rather an era when in Europe such fountains were built.
I don't think it's a mystery rather an era when in Europe such fountains were built.
31PaulCranswick
Happy new thread, Barbara. Plenty of goodies in those book boxes.
32Ameise1
>31 PaulCranswick: Isn't it? Thanks so much, Paul.
33ronincats
Happy New Thread, Barbara.
They made a movie last year of the book in your message 209 on the last thread, Carol. I only know because one of the actresses was up for an award, either the Golden Globes or the Oscars.
They made a movie last year of the book in your message 209 on the last thread, Carol. I only know because one of the actresses was up for an award, either the Golden Globes or the Oscars.
34Ameise1
>33 ronincats: Interesting, I have to look for a DVD.
Thanks so much for visiting my thread, Roni.
Thanks so much for visiting my thread, Roni.
35mstrust
Happy new thread, Barbara!
Congrats on your windfall of books.
I think that little boy fountain looks distressed.
Congrats on your windfall of books.
I think that little boy fountain looks distressed.
36Ameise1
>35 mstrust: Thanks so much, Jennifer. I suppose that he would like to have his privacy ;-)
37johnsimpson
Happy new thread Barbara my dear and a great book haul, love the photos at the top of the thread. Hope you have had a lovely weekend dear friend and hope you have a good week ahead, sending love and hugs from both of us.
38Ameise1
>37 johnsimpson: Thanks so much, John. It's the last week with the student teachers and a short one due to Ascension Day next Thursday. So we are working only until Wednesday.
39johnsimpson
>38 Ameise1:, Nice to have a short week my dear, Karen was the same last week with it being her birthday. I am looking forward to next Sunday when me and Amy go down to Birmingham to see Kiss in concert.
40humouress
Happy new thread Barbara!
>35 mstrust: I was wondering the same thing :0)
Congratulations on your book windfall. I'd love to see pictures of your brother's and SIL's new library.
>35 mstrust: I was wondering the same thing :0)
Congratulations on your book windfall. I'd love to see pictures of your brother's and SIL's new library.
41Ameise1
>39 johnsimpson: Wow, that's great that you got tickets.
Wishing you a wonderful start into the new week.
Wishing you a wonderful start into the new week.
42Ameise1
>40 humouress: Hi Nina, how wonderful to see you here. I haven't taken a photo, sorry.
43humouress
>42 Ameise1: Thanks Barbara. I'm getting around the LT threads slowly, but I'm getting there.
Well, if you haven't taken a photo, it's an excuse to go back again, isn't it? ;0)
Well, if you haven't taken a photo, it's an excuse to go back again, isn't it? ;0)
45FAMeulstee
Happy new thread, Barbara.
Lovely fountains, the little boy looks like the one in Brussels :-)
You got a lot of books!
Lovely fountains, the little boy looks like the one in Brussels :-)
You got a lot of books!
47charl08
63 books! Sounds wonderful (and so does a library room - one day, I dream of having one of those!).
48Ameise1
>45 FAMeulstee: I've visited Brussels years ago and so that fountain and its museum. I liked Brussels very much.
Yep, enough for kepping me busy.
Yep, enough for kepping me busy.
49Ameise1
>46 BLBera: Thanks so much, Beth. It's getting very hot the next few days and we'll need these fountains.
51FAMeulstee
Hi Barbara, happy Wednesday!
I finished The Lewis Man while I was in London. Reading English is much easier with only English speaking around :-)
I finished The Lewis Man while I was in London. Reading English is much easier with only English speaking around :-)
52johnsimpson
Hello Barbara, hope you have had a good week so far my dear and the rest of the week is good to you. The weather here has been warm and sunny since the weekend and hopefully it will continue. Sending love and hugs dear friend.
53Ameise1
>51 FAMeulstee: Glad to hear that you finished it in English. I hope you liked it.
Happy Friday, Anita.
Happy Friday, Anita.
54Ameise1
>52 johnsimpson: I had a busy week til Wednesday, John. Yesterday, I was mostly working out what's wrong with my computer but I could safe everfything and now it is workeing perfectly. Fringers crossed. Today I did some work for school and lots of reading.
It is warm as in summer and I enjoy being outdoor in my garden.
It is warm as in summer and I enjoy being outdoor in my garden.
55Ameise1
book 48
The Disappeared
Root 2017
This is the second volume of the Jenny Cooper series. I was already tied up from the first volume and this book is also exciting from the first to the last page. Jenny Cooper is the Coroner for the Severn Vale District and is fully occupied with finding out what happened to two young Muslim students eight years ago. The events come thick and fast, because recently, people who have been poisoned by radioactivity have died or others because they are involved in both cases. Who can Jenny trust? She gets help from a side that is not quite kosher.
It also has a lot to do with private life. She neglects her teenage son and feels strongly attracted to her neighbour.
Unfortunately, the content of the story fits the recent events in Manchester, which of course I could not know. It is exciting and solidly built and I will definitely read the continuation of this series.
The DisappearedRoot 2017
This is the second volume of the Jenny Cooper series. I was already tied up from the first volume and this book is also exciting from the first to the last page. Jenny Cooper is the Coroner for the Severn Vale District and is fully occupied with finding out what happened to two young Muslim students eight years ago. The events come thick and fast, because recently, people who have been poisoned by radioactivity have died or others because they are involved in both cases. Who can Jenny trust? She gets help from a side that is not quite kosher.
It also has a lot to do with private life. She neglects her teenage son and feels strongly attracted to her neighbour.
Unfortunately, the content of the story fits the recent events in Manchester, which of course I could not know. It is exciting and solidly built and I will definitely read the continuation of this series.
56FAMeulstee
>53 Ameise1: Yes, Barbara, I liked it very much 4 1/2 star read!
57Donna828
Wow, what a great list of book acquisitions, Barbara. Christmas came early this year at your house! I love the fountains upthread. I must make a trip to The Country Club Plaza next time I visit my daughter in Kansas City. It is fun to walk around and look at all the fountains they have there. There are over 200 fountains throughout the metropolitan area and they boast that is more than in Rome…at least when one counts working fountains!
58charl08
>55 Ameise1: Sounds good Barbara. I'm reading one by Val McDermid, really enjoying it. Not sure what took me so long to pick her up - she's hardly a secret author here!
60Ameise1
>56 FAMeulstee: Glad to hear it, Anita. Happy Sunday.
61Ameise1
>57 Donna828: It's nice to see you, Donna. Indded, the book haul is like x-mas and birthday together. Now I only need to read them ;-). Fountains are always gorgeous. Glad to hear that at your daughter's place are such many of them. Here in Zürich we have 1200 fountains with drinkable water.
62Ameise1
>58 charl08: Have you read a book by m. R. Hall, Charlotte? I like this series very much. Glad to hear that you like P. D. James. I've read several books by her and I loved them very much.
63Ameise1
>59 LovingLit: Thanks so much, Megan. I'm truely excited that I got them.
64Ameise1
book 49 ♫ Read in German
In The Woods
I read the second volume of the Dublin Murder Squad series five years ago and finally came to the series from the beginning.
The story is very exciting as it plays between the past and the present. Detective Rob has a connection to the scene of action because he had to experience as a child, how a friend disappeared and was no longer found.
In the now, a dead girl is found in an archeological excavation. Soon it will be clear who she is. The detectives try to figure out who killed her and why. In doing so, they reach the limits of clean determination. On the contrary, they are continually deceived.
The outcome of the story fits into the crumbling investigations. Nobody is really happy and you can not change it.
In The WoodsI read the second volume of the Dublin Murder Squad series five years ago and finally came to the series from the beginning.
The story is very exciting as it plays between the past and the present. Detective Rob has a connection to the scene of action because he had to experience as a child, how a friend disappeared and was no longer found.
In the now, a dead girl is found in an archeological excavation. Soon it will be clear who she is. The detectives try to figure out who killed her and why. In doing so, they reach the limits of clean determination. On the contrary, they are continually deceived.
The outcome of the story fits into the crumbling investigations. Nobody is really happy and you can not change it.
66Matke
What a great batch of books, Barbara! You have plenty of excellent reading ahead of you there.
I read Into the Woods a few years ago, and liked it; the rest of the series didn't work as well for me.
I hope you have a wonderful week coming up.
I read Into the Woods a few years ago, and liked it; the rest of the series didn't work as well for me.
I hope you have a wonderful week coming up.
67charl08
>62 Ameise1: I don't think I've read Hall at all, Barbara, will have a look at the library to see what they have. I feel like I've missed out the crime recently, want to pick a few more of these reads.
69Ameise1
>66 Matke: Thanks so much, Gail. I'm really happy that I got them.
I have number 3 & 4 as audios as well. So I'll go on with that series. I'll see if it'll work out for me.
So far I had a most wonderful weekend. It's like high summer and I'll be soon back in the garden for reading.
I have number 3 & 4 as audios as well. So I'll go on with that series. I'll see if it'll work out for me.
So far I had a most wonderful weekend. It's like high summer and I'll be soon back in the garden for reading.
70Ameise1
>67 charl08: Charlotte, I got the first one The Coroner from my library and was so fascinated that I thought to go on with that sereis. Unfortunately my library hasn't got the seaquels so I have to buy them.
73lkernagh
Hi Barbara! I am rather late with "Happy New Thread" greetings, but as you know, I have been rather non-existent visiting various threads this year. More hit and miss than anything. I did not know about Zurich's distinction as a fountain town but your photos do the town justice in that regard. Love the cover for Sea Detective! Makes me think of extreme weather. Wonderful book haul from your brother (63)!
>55 Ameise1: - Matthew Hall.... that names seems to ring a bell with me, just not sure why. Great review.
>55 Ameise1: - Matthew Hall.... that names seems to ring a bell with me, just not sure why. Great review.
74charl08
>70 Ameise1: That sounds like a vote of confidence, Barbara. I'll have a look if it's available here.
76johnsimpson
Hi Barbara, hope you are having a good week my dear and that the weather is good with you. We have been busy for most of the day decorating and are relaxing now with a pot of tea. Sending love and hugs.
77kidzdoc
Happy not so new thread, Barbara! I look forward to your thoughts about The Assault, which has been one of my top reads of the first half of this year.
78Whisper1
>10 Ameise1: What a wonderful time you must have had opening the boxes of books and cataloging all of them. I imagine it felt like Christmas morning.
Happy Weekend to you Barbara. I'm so sorry to be MIA. I hope to have more time to visit after fiscal year end close and working with remaining students to get the yearbook to our publisher.
Happy Weekend to you Barbara. I'm so sorry to be MIA. I hope to have more time to visit after fiscal year end close and working with remaining students to get the yearbook to our publisher.
79Familyhistorian
Lucky you with your box of books. Enjoy. I really like the Mrs. Pollifax ones. Have a great weekend, Barbara.
80Ameise1
>71 msf59: Happy Sunday, Mark. I've been very busy and had no time for LT. Will report in a while. Thanks so much for visiting.
81Ameise1
>72 jnwelch: Thanks so much, Joe. Everything is finally ok here. As I could see you had a gorgeous time in Barcelona.
82Ameise1
>73 lkernagh: Hi Lori, it's great to see you here. I hadn't had time visitng threads during the last couple of weeks. RL was/is busy. M.R. Hall's Coronor series is great. I hope you'll find a copy of it.
83Ameise1
>74 charl08: I hope you're able to get a copy of it, Charlotte. It's a series I can strongly recommend.
84Ameise1
>75 Berly: thanks so much for popping in, Kim. Happy Sunday to you.
85Ameise1
>76 johnsimpson: I had a very busy time, John. The weather was absolutely gorgeous like in midsummer. It was sunny and very hot. Happy Sunday to you.
86Ameise1
>77 kidzdoc: Never mind, Darryl. I wasn't able to join LT for too long. I liked The Assault very much and will write my report soonish. I hope you enjoy your vacation in Europe.
88Ameise1
>78 Whisper1: It's lovely to see you, Linda and thanks so much for visiting my thread. I'm busy myownself so I know it's hard to be regulary on LT. Indeed, it was like christmas and birthday together when opening the book boxes.
89Ameise1
>79 Familyhistorian: Thanks so much, Meg. Sometimes it's good to be a lucky lady. I've never read Mrs. Pollifax. So I'm looking forward to it. Happy Sunday to you, too.
90Ameise1
>87 Berly: You must be busy on LT to answer so quickly, Kim. Wishing you a wonderful time.
92Ameise1
So good, here is an update which was so all happening in the last time. First, I have many parent conversations that keep me in school for long. That is, I leave the house shortly before seven in the morning and come home after eight o'clock in the evening. Then, of course, my family wants something from me and there is no time for LT or anything else.
Secondly, last Tuesday morning our 17-year-old car hit the last hour. I was on the way to school when there was suddenly a loud bang and I noticed that the clutch was broken. I made it to the school car park with the help of community workers and took my time quietly from our old car. Then I called my husband to tell him that he may be concerned about the need for a new car. Since the car was so old, we knew that it would not come by the engine control and we have to buy a new one later this year. Now this is just happening sooner than expected. Our housekeeper at school helped me with the removal of the control signs. When I got home late at night, Thomas already found a car dealer who has our desired car in stock. On Wednesday evening, we passed, looked at it and bought it. It is exactly what we were looking for a white Toyota Auris hybrid estate car. On Thursday evening, I found a dealer who picked up our old car from the school car park, which he did on Friday afternoon. When I came home in the evening Thomas told me that next Wednesday our new car is ready to pick up. At the moment I travel by public transport, which is not a problem and have a lot of time for my audio book.
This is how our new car will look.
Secondly, last Tuesday morning our 17-year-old car hit the last hour. I was on the way to school when there was suddenly a loud bang and I noticed that the clutch was broken. I made it to the school car park with the help of community workers and took my time quietly from our old car. Then I called my husband to tell him that he may be concerned about the need for a new car. Since the car was so old, we knew that it would not come by the engine control and we have to buy a new one later this year. Now this is just happening sooner than expected. Our housekeeper at school helped me with the removal of the control signs. When I got home late at night, Thomas already found a car dealer who has our desired car in stock. On Wednesday evening, we passed, looked at it and bought it. It is exactly what we were looking for a white Toyota Auris hybrid estate car. On Thursday evening, I found a dealer who picked up our old car from the school car park, which he did on Friday afternoon. When I came home in the evening Thomas told me that next Wednesday our new car is ready to pick up. At the moment I travel by public transport, which is not a problem and have a lot of time for my audio book.
This is how our new car will look.
93Ameise1
>91 Berly: Oh, poor lady. I hope sleep will come soonish.
94msf59
Happy Sunday, Barb! Sorry, to hear you have been so busy with work but hooray for a new car.
95Ameise1
>94 msf59: Happy Sunday, mark. Yep, I am as happy as a little kid on the new car.
96Ameise1
book 50 ♫ Read in German
The Assault
BB from Darryl
This is a very exciting and interesting story. Anton, as a boy, experiences an assassination at his doorstep, which changes and shapes his whole life. It is in the winter of 1945, shortly before the end of the war, when Anton, with this incident, becomes an orphan. He tells his story in different episodes of his life, while he is constantly confronted with this incident, either because he meets people from then or he gradually understands what really happened.
Muslisch has done a masterpiece with this fiction. His writing style is great. He can let the reader dive into the story from the very first moment. All protagonists have something special. I never had the feeling for someone to take special party.
This is a book that I highly recommend.
The AssaultBB from Darryl
This is a very exciting and interesting story. Anton, as a boy, experiences an assassination at his doorstep, which changes and shapes his whole life. It is in the winter of 1945, shortly before the end of the war, when Anton, with this incident, becomes an orphan. He tells his story in different episodes of his life, while he is constantly confronted with this incident, either because he meets people from then or he gradually understands what really happened.
Muslisch has done a masterpiece with this fiction. His writing style is great. He can let the reader dive into the story from the very first moment. All protagonists have something special. I never had the feeling for someone to take special party.
This is a book that I highly recommend.
98charl08
Ooh a hybrid! I am trying get to persuade family to go electric. Hope you get a chance to relax today after such a busy time with work and the car.
Another fan of the assault here. As you say, he was very clever at showing the viewpoints of a wide range of people, so there were no clear 'good' or 'bad' people.
Another fan of the assault here. As you say, he was very clever at showing the viewpoints of a wide range of people, so there were no clear 'good' or 'bad' people.
99Ameise1
>98 charl08: Thanks so much, Charlotte. If we were only driving around here, we would have tended to have an electric car, but since we are traveling in Europe by car, this is a hopeless venture because there are too few possibilities to charge the batteries.
The Assault is definitely clever made, isn't it?
The Assault is definitely clever made, isn't it?
100BLBera
Hi Barbara - I hope school becomes a little less busy soon.
Your new car looks great. I hope to get to the Jenny Cooper series and In the Woods soon. It's amazing how much reading you've been able to do while you are so busy. Do you have a break soon?
Your new car looks great. I hope to get to the Jenny Cooper series and In the Woods soon. It's amazing how much reading you've been able to do while you are so busy. Do you have a break soon?
102Ameise1
>100 BLBera: It will be less stressful in the end of JUne (fingers crossed). Our summer holiday will start mid July.
Thanks so much, Beth, I'm looking forward to Wednesday when we're getting the new car. I'll try to do some reading in the evening and the audios when I'm on the way.
Go for the Jenny Cooper series. It's fantastic.
Thanks so much, Beth, I'm looking forward to Wednesday when we're getting the new car. I'll try to do some reading in the evening and the audios when I'm on the way.
Go for the Jenny Cooper series. It's fantastic.
103Ameise1
>101 scaifea: Hi Amber, it's just the car we were looking for. It has enough space.
104FAMeulstee
The new car looks great, Barbara!
Glad to see you loved The assault too.
Glad to see you loved The assault too.
105Ameise1
>104 FAMeulstee: Thanks so much, Anita. After more then 17 years it's lovely to get a new car.
Yep, the story was great.
Yep, the story was great.
106Berly
>92 Ameise1: Awesome!! So glad your new chariot is arriving Wednesday and that you found exactly what you were looking for. My car that died recently was 16 years old. She served us admirably right up to the end.
>93 Ameise1: Sleep came, but not soonish. I was up till 4:00. I slept in a little, but I am moving slow today. ; )
>93 Ameise1: Sleep came, but not soonish. I was up till 4:00. I slept in a little, but I am moving slow today. ; )
107Ameise1
>106 Berly: Thanks so much, Kim. Glad to hear thatyour car did a long and good job, too.
I hope your able to sleep better the upcoming night.
I hope your able to sleep better the upcoming night.
108The_Hibernator
Sorry you lost your car! I, too, tend to drive my cars into the ground. Though once the repair expenses get to be more than the car is worth, I trade in. I don't like being stranded. :(
109Ameise1
>108 The_Hibernator: Thanks so much, Rachel. I was lucky that I got help from the community workers. We always drive our cars into the ground and only buy a new one when the expense of repair is too high.
111Ameise1
>110 drneutron: Thanks so much, Jim.
113Ameise1
>112 mstrust: Thanks so much, Jennifer.
114Ameise1
book 51
Dark Harbour
ROOT 2017
This is the first book of the Scott Finn series. Finn is a lawyer in Boston and is suspected of killing his work colleague. He himself is on the lookout for who killed her and therefore is caught up in his past when he was an orphan to one of the most feared gangs in Boston.
The story is very engaging from the beginning and one can hardly stop reading it. I will definitely read the sequels.
Dark HarbourROOT 2017
This is the first book of the Scott Finn series. Finn is a lawyer in Boston and is suspected of killing his work colleague. He himself is on the lookout for who killed her and therefore is caught up in his past when he was an orphan to one of the most feared gangs in Boston.
The story is very engaging from the beginning and one can hardly stop reading it. I will definitely read the sequels.
116thornton37814
Hope you enjoy your new car.
117johnsimpson
Hi Barbara, hope you have had a good day off my dear and your new car looks fabulous. The weather with us has been awful with rain all day and the forecast for the rest of the week is not much better. Sending love and hugs to you all from both of us.
118Ameise1
>116 thornton37814: Thanks so much, Lori.
119Ameise1
>117 johnsimpson: We had a long weekend. Saturday and Sunday the weather was good. Yesterday, it was cooler and cloudy. We have rain during the nights. From next Thursday the temps should be like midsummer again. Love and hugs right back at you and Karen xx
120LovingLit
>78 Whisper1: that could be me, in a few years when I have more time to load up on books and actually read them :)
>102 Ameise1: not long now til the new car! you will be excited.
>102 Ameise1: not long now til the new car! you will be excited.
121humouress
Ooh, another new car in the group! Commiserations and congratulations.
I hope to keep my car for a long time, but over here, cars have to have a 'certificate of entitlement ' which lasts ten years. It can be renewed, but usually only once, for 5 years I think. Cars here are very expensive and depreciate fast, especially if there isn't long to go on the COE. :0/
I hope to keep my car for a long time, but over here, cars have to have a 'certificate of entitlement ' which lasts ten years. It can be renewed, but usually only once, for 5 years I think. Cars here are very expensive and depreciate fast, especially if there isn't long to go on the COE. :0/
123Deern
Yay for the lovely new car, many happy driving years! :)
Just skimmed through the last thread and couldn't help salivating over the Black Forest menu pics, even though I wouldn't be able to eat half of it!
We had quite bad Pfingstwetter here and it rained all through yesterday. Of course today it's beautiful and I have to work long hours. :|
Just skimmed through the last thread and couldn't help salivating over the Black Forest menu pics, even though I wouldn't be able to eat half of it!
We had quite bad Pfingstwetter here and it rained all through yesterday. Of course today it's beautiful and I have to work long hours. :|
125PaulCranswick
Happy weekend and Happy car adventures, Barbara. xx
126johnsimpson
Hi Barbara, hope you have had a really lovely weekend my dear.
127karenmarie
Hi Barbara!
I'm back after a month in California. Mom's mail is forwarded, her safe deposit box permanently closed, and the house on the market. Back to retirement!
Drawing a line in the sand, and just moving forward seems wisest, otherwise I'd never get caught up!
But congratulations on the new car. I'm glad that when the old one gave its last gasp you weren't in a dangerous situation.
I'm back after a month in California. Mom's mail is forwarded, her safe deposit box permanently closed, and the house on the market. Back to retirement!
Drawing a line in the sand, and just moving forward seems wisest, otherwise I'd never get caught up!
But congratulations on the new car. I'm glad that when the old one gave its last gasp you weren't in a dangerous situation.
128charl08
Hi Barbara, hope you're not working too hard there, and that the new car is behaving itself.
129johnsimpson
Hi Barbara, hope all is well with you and the family my dear and that you are having a good week so far, sending love and hugs.
130Ameise1
Thanks so much everybody for keeping my thread warm.
>120 LovingLit: Thanks so much, Megan, for dropping in. We finally got the new car last Monday. Driving it is like flying.
>120 LovingLit: Thanks so much, Megan, for dropping in. We finally got the new car last Monday. Driving it is like flying.
131Ameise1
>121 humouress: Hi Nina. Glad to see you posting. We do have something similar. The cars here need also 'certificate of entitlement' which last the first time for five years and then every three years there is another one. We knew that our old car wouldn't pass the test without putting lots of money in it.
132Ameise1
>123 Deern: Thanks so much, Nathalie. I'm very happy with our new car. The food during my spa holiday is always gorgeous. We have midsummer weather and temperatures for a few weeks now. It's 'hard' to work with these temperatures.
133Ameise1
>122 msf59: Thanks so much, Mark. I have lots of work and it will last for the next four weeks when my summer holiday will be starting.
134Ameise1
>124 Berly: Hi Kim, the car is fantastic but I suppose after a seventeen years old car every new car is magical.
135Ameise1
>125 PaulCranswick: Happy weekend, Paul. thanks so much for stopping by.
136Ameise1
>126 johnsimpson: >129 johnsimpson: Hi John. I have a very busy time, so not much on LT. I hope everything is going smoothly at your place my freind. Love and hugs for both of you xx
137Ameise1
>127 karenmarie: Hi Karen. I'm glad to hear that you are back home and could settle everything at your mum's place. Now, you have earned lots of hammock days. Happy weekend.
138Ameise1
>128 charl08: Unfortunately, I have too much work and it will last for the next four weeks. Our new car is wonderful.
139Ameise1
book 52 ♫ Read in German
Requiem
That was an exciting listening. There is a bank attack, and there are hostages. The ex-wife of Paul Hjelm is among the hostages and transmits pictures by smartphone to the investigators. Soon the investigators realize that it is not a classic bank robbery behind it, but it must be something else. They find out that the perpetrators are coming from the former Stasi Department and old accounts have to be settled.
This thriller is exciting and gripping.
RequiemThat was an exciting listening. There is a bank attack, and there are hostages. The ex-wife of Paul Hjelm is among the hostages and transmits pictures by smartphone to the investigators. Soon the investigators realize that it is not a classic bank robbery behind it, but it must be something else. They find out that the perpetrators are coming from the former Stasi Department and old accounts have to be settled.
This thriller is exciting and gripping.
141Crazymamie
Stopping in to wish you a weekend full of fabulous, Barbara!
142Ameise1
>141 Crazymamie: thanks so much, Mamie. We're off for the 30th birthday party of my nephew.
144Ameise1
>143 charl08: Thanks so much, Charlotte. I try to drop in every few days. Happy weekend to you, too.
145karenmarie
Happy weekend, Barbara! I'm glad you're enjoying your new car.
147Ameise1
>145 karenmarie: Thanks so much Karen. I hope to get some reading time today.
148Ameise1
>146 cameling: How beautiful, Caro. Thanks so much, I try to find some hammock time today.
149Ameise1
book 53
36 Yalta Boulevard
ROOT 2017
This is the third volume of the Eastern Bloc series. Again, I like how Steinhauer packed the history of Eastern Europe during the Cold War. In this book Brano Sev is often in his home village, but he also experiences a lot in Vienna. It shows very clearly how state employees, even those who work in the secret service center, trust their superiors blindly. They do not question whether something is going on correctly or not within their own ranks, but are always looking for the evil in the 'enemy'. Therefore, there is also an awful awakening when one must realize that one is misused and betrayed by one's own supervisor.
I like this series very much and Steinhauer is a master to pack the historical facts into an spy thriller.
36 Yalta BoulevardROOT 2017
This is the third volume of the Eastern Bloc series. Again, I like how Steinhauer packed the history of Eastern Europe during the Cold War. In this book Brano Sev is often in his home village, but he also experiences a lot in Vienna. It shows very clearly how state employees, even those who work in the secret service center, trust their superiors blindly. They do not question whether something is going on correctly or not within their own ranks, but are always looking for the evil in the 'enemy'. Therefore, there is also an awful awakening when one must realize that one is misused and betrayed by one's own supervisor.
I like this series very much and Steinhauer is a master to pack the historical facts into an spy thriller.
151Ameise1
Yesterday, we were celebrated our nephew's 30th birthday. Here a family photo. Not all members of the closest family are on the pic.
From the right: In the front: my Dad (he'll be 80 in September), my nephew (the birthday 'child') my sister, my SIL, her elder daughter and my niece / Second row: my husband, me, my brother and the boyfriend of my niece.
We had a wonderful barbecue evening, lots of music and chatting. It was a marvellous evening.
From the right: In the front: my Dad (he'll be 80 in September), my nephew (the birthday 'child') my sister, my SIL, her elder daughter and my niece / Second row: my husband, me, my brother and the boyfriend of my niece.
We had a wonderful barbecue evening, lots of music and chatting. It was a marvellous evening.
152PaulCranswick
Your Dad looks amazing for 80, Barbara. Must be that clear, clean Swiss air!
Have a lovely Sunday.
Have a lovely Sunday.
153msf59
>151 Ameise1: Love the family photo! Happy bunch.
Happy Sunday, Barb. Sorry, to hear work has been so busy. Glad you are still getting the reading in.
Happy Sunday, Barb. Sorry, to hear work has been so busy. Glad you are still getting the reading in.
154Ameise1
>152 PaulCranswick: Thanks so much, Paul. He is not bad in shape for his age. What makes him bother is a pinched nerve, and so his walking looks impossible. He can not walk for too long when I think what hiking tours I did with him earlier, and sitting long is also not optimal.
Happy Sunday to you, too.
Happy Sunday to you, too.
155Ameise1
>154 Ameise1: Thanks so much, Mark. I love my family.
I've only four weeks to go until my summer holiday. Then, hopefully, I'll get more time.
I've only four weeks to go until my summer holiday. Then, hopefully, I'll get more time.
157Ameise1
>156 scaifea: Thanks so much, Amber. We are a happy bunch.
158cameling
Lovely family photo, Barbara. Has your dad seen a doctor about his pinched nerve? Is there anything that can be done about it? My mother had a pinched nerve in her back and the doctor prescribed her with a back brace that she had to wear for a few months (which she hated) but it has helped because when she used to walk for too long, she tried to compensate for the pain by leaning to one side and putting a strain on one hip. With the brace and also encouraging her to change the way she watched tv (she used to like lying on a large cushion sideways with her neck tilted which also contorted her spine somewhat), she's very much better now.
159karenmarie
Happy Sunday, Barbara, and thanks for sharing the family photo!
I hope this busy time goes quickly for you.
I hope this busy time goes quickly for you.
160Ameise1
>158 cameling: Caro, my dad is in physiotherapy and has a personal sports trainer for his exercises. He also wears special shoes. I think that it will take him a long time, since he has waited far too long before he went to the doctor.
I'm glad your mother's efforts helped.
I'm glad your mother's efforts helped.
161Ameise1
>159 karenmarie: You're welcome, Karen.
Me too, fingers crossed that the time passes quickly. I'm able to do some reading today which is very welcomed and relaxing.
Me too, fingers crossed that the time passes quickly. I'm able to do some reading today which is very welcomed and relaxing.
162Berly
Hi Barbara! Glad you like the new car. Love the photo of the birthday celebration and I hope your Dad feels better soon. Pinched nerves are no fun. Good luck with the next four weeks until your break.
>146 cameling: And use that hammock Caro sent! : )
>146 cameling: And use that hammock Caro sent! : )
163Ameise1
>162 Berly: Thanks so much, Kim. We had a beautiful party yesterday. I do hope that my dad feels better soon but I suppose it will take its time. I did a lazy day with some reading. We have temperatures like midsummer. That doesn't make it easy for the work days.
164lkernagh
Hi Barbara. Stopping by to get caught up. Sorry to read that the old car decided to "pack it in" by the new car looks lovely!
>151 Ameise1: - What a wonderful family photo!
>151 Ameise1: - What a wonderful family photo!
165ronincats
Looks like you are getting a lot of reading done even though it's so busy at work, Barbara. That is a lovely family photo.
167FAMeulstee
Hi Barbara, I am catching up after a week in Kassel.
From a 17 year old car to a new one is a big step!
Nice family picture up there, you look a bit like your dad :-)
From a 17 year old car to a new one is a big step!
Nice family picture up there, you look a bit like your dad :-)
168karenmarie
Just a quick hello, Barbara! I hope things are well with you.
169johnsimpson
Hi Barbara, hope you have had a really lovely weekend dear friend and send love and hugs from both of us.
170johnsimpson
Hi Barbara, hope you are having a good week so far my dear, we are both fine and Karen sends her love. I am nearly at the end of my 1,000th book and will be glad to get it done and dusted as this months reading has been slow and I think it is down to nearing the milestone. Sending love and hugs dear friend.
171tymfos
Hi, Barbara! I'm trying to catch up on LT, but it keeps getting ahead of me . . .
I'm glad you're enjoying your new car. And that's a nice family photo!
I'm glad you're enjoying your new car. And that's a nice family photo!
172PaulCranswick
Stopping by to wish you a lovely Sunday, Barbara.
173johnsimpson
Hi Barbara, hope you are having a good weekend my dear, sending love and hugs from both of us.
174Ameise1
Thanks so much my friends for keeping my thread warm. It was and still is a very busy time at work ant privatly. I have to work another stressfull week before summer break and my elder daughter Isabelle is going to a long trip. She'll be leaving on the 28th of July for five months. She will first travel to Colombia, and stay there for a month. Then she'll continue to Ecuador and Peru. In Peru her boyfriend Marc comes to her. Together, they continue to travel through Peru and Brazil. In November they will be in South Africa, Namibia and Botswana. Marc will return to Switzerland in early December, while Isabelle will fly to Nairobi, where she will join an expedition to the Silver Mountains (gorillas) for a three-week expedition. At the end of December she will be back home.
I had time to read a bit and will shortly write my reviews.
I had time to read a bit and will shortly write my reviews.
175Ameise1
>164 lkernagh: Thanks so much, Lori. So far we are very happy with our new car. Especially the last couple of weeks we had such high temperature that I was glad that our new car has got air condition whereas the old one didn't have it.
176Ameise1
>165 ronincats: Hi Roni. I try to find time for reading but it isn't that easy. It has slowed down enormously.
177Ameise1
>166 jnwelch: Thanks so much, Joe. We are a great bunch and it's always lovely when we find time for gathering. Mostly somebody is abroad and of cause not at the same time as others. Therefore it isn't easy to finde a date for a family gathering.
178Ameise1
>167 FAMeulstee: Thanks so much, Anita. I hope the Kassel trip was a success. I look more like my late mother but of cause there is something of my dad to see too.
The big step from the old to the new car is filled with many amenities that the old did not have. We therefore only benefit.
The big step from the old to the new car is filled with many amenities that the old did not have. We therefore only benefit.
179msf59
Happy Sunday, Barb! Hope you are having a good weekend. Are you finding any time for the books?
180Ameise1
>168 karenmarie: Thanks so much for stopping by, Karen. i had and have a very busy time and hopefully the summer break will be relaxing.
181Ameise1
>169 johnsimpson: >170 johnsimpson: >173 johnsimpson: John, you are a faithful soul. Thank you again and again stopping by on my thread though I did not have time on your thread to leave a message. Love and hugs for you and Karen. xx
182Ameise1
>171 tymfos: Hi Terri, I'm in the same boat as you. so far there is no time being on LT. I feel a little embarrassed that I can not visit other threads at the moment. I hope soon better times will come.
183Ameise1
>172 PaulCranswick: Thanks so much for stopping by, Paul. I hope that soonish I find time to visit lots of threads. xx
184Ameise1
book 54
Mystery
ROOT 2017
This is the third book from the Alex Delaware series that I've read and it has not gripped me so much. A young woman is found dead. Alex and his escort they had seen her hours before when they took a drink in an old hotel bar. The mystery was above all: Who is this woman? On whom did she wait? Why was she killed? Alex and Milo are looking for the victim's past, discovering that she has been acquainted with the drugs and the pimping milieu, but has always been a victim there.
MysteryROOT 2017
This is the third book from the Alex Delaware series that I've read and it has not gripped me so much. A young woman is found dead. Alex and his escort they had seen her hours before when they took a drink in an old hotel bar. The mystery was above all: Who is this woman? On whom did she wait? Why was she killed? Alex and Milo are looking for the victim's past, discovering that she has been acquainted with the drugs and the pimping milieu, but has always been a victim there.
185Ameise1
book 55
The Lizard's Bite
ROOT 2017
I'm glad I read Lucifer's Shadow seven years ago, so I've been very familiar with some of the main characters alongside the investigator team. This is actually the continuation of it. Nic and his team investigate in Venice. In a glass blowing a double murder took place. It is not easy for the investigators to find the right footprints, they are nevertheless on strange terrain and they are placed many stones in the way, so that the corruption that prevails in this city does not come to light.
The Lizard's BiteROOT 2017
I'm glad I read Lucifer's Shadow seven years ago, so I've been very familiar with some of the main characters alongside the investigator team. This is actually the continuation of it. Nic and his team investigate in Venice. In a glass blowing a double murder took place. It is not easy for the investigators to find the right footprints, they are nevertheless on strange terrain and they are placed many stones in the way, so that the corruption that prevails in this city does not come to light.
188Ameise1
>187 scaifea: Thanks so much, Amber.
189charl08
Nice to see you back here Barbara. I am envious of your daughter's trip, sounds wonderful.
190Ameise1
>189 charl08: Thanks so much, Charlotte. I'm glad to be back.
I'm very happy for my daughter that she's able to make this long trip. I was in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Brazil myself but thats now 28 years ago. So I'm looking forward what ecperiences she will make.
I'm very happy for my daughter that she's able to make this long trip. I was in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Brazil myself but thats now 28 years ago. So I'm looking forward what ecperiences she will make.
191Ameise1
book 56 Read in German
Schlaflose Nacht
This is a wonderful story of a woman who only fourteen months after marriage lost her husband who began suicide. In this story she tells how she met her husband, how her short time was together, and she is also on the lookout for why suicide since he left no farewell letter. Since the death of her husband, she has filled her life with short affair, and it is important for her to talk about her life.
The story is very sensitive written with much to the madness and confusion of human thought.
Schlaflose NachtThis is a wonderful story of a woman who only fourteen months after marriage lost her husband who began suicide. In this story she tells how she met her husband, how her short time was together, and she is also on the lookout for why suicide since he left no farewell letter. Since the death of her husband, she has filled her life with short affair, and it is important for her to talk about her life.
The story is very sensitive written with much to the madness and confusion of human thought.
193Ameise1
book 57 ♫ Read in German
Die Herrin der Kathedrale
This is a historical mystery which plays in the beginning of the year 1000 in Germany. Thanks to the help of her mother, a young aristocrat, who was punished by her father, was taken to a monastery. Shortly thereafter, the mother mysteriously died. The young aristocratic lady, however, had to wait fourteen years for enlightenment. In the meantime she was in the favour of the Empress, who protected her. She was married but did not love her husband but his brother, who wanted to build a cathedral. During the construction he went to the monastery and the young countess builded the cathedral against all the resistance of the ecclesiastical authorities. It was only at the initiation that she received justice.
Die Herrin der KathedraleThis is a historical mystery which plays in the beginning of the year 1000 in Germany. Thanks to the help of her mother, a young aristocrat, who was punished by her father, was taken to a monastery. Shortly thereafter, the mother mysteriously died. The young aristocratic lady, however, had to wait fourteen years for enlightenment. In the meantime she was in the favour of the Empress, who protected her. She was married but did not love her husband but his brother, who wanted to build a cathedral. During the construction he went to the monastery and the young countess builded the cathedral against all the resistance of the ecclesiastical authorities. It was only at the initiation that she received justice.
195PaulCranswick
Lovely to see you back posting Barbara. Wishing Isabelle well on her exciting sounding travels.
196Ameise1
>195 PaulCranswick: Thank so much, Paul. I'm sure she'll have a fabulous trip.
197BLBera
Hi Barbara - Lovely family photo. Your daughters planned travels sound wonderful.
The Steinhauer books sound like ones I would like. Should they be read in order?
Are you done with school now?
The Steinhauer books sound like ones I would like. Should they be read in order?
Are you done with school now?
198Ameise1
>197 BLBera: Thanks so much, Beth. We're hapoy bunch of a family. I'm sure Isabelle will have a gorgous time. She promised to make a blog so I'm able to travel alongside virtually.
Yep, you should read the books in order. It's very important for this series.
I have still one week ahead and unfortunately it will be a busy one.
Yep, you should read the books in order. It's very important for this series.
I have still one week ahead and unfortunately it will be a busy one.
199johnsimpson
>181 Ameise1:, Never worry about not visiting my thread my dear, I know you are very busy with school and home life dear friend. I know that when you have the time you will pop along and leave a message and we see each other on Facebook.
It sounds a fantastic trip for Isabelle although a long one and I know you will all miss her while she is away but with smartphones and Skype etc she will always be able to get in touch. Hope you have had a lovely Sunday and are rested for the busy last week at school, sending love and hugs.
It sounds a fantastic trip for Isabelle although a long one and I know you will all miss her while she is away but with smartphones and Skype etc she will always be able to get in touch. Hope you have had a lovely Sunday and are rested for the busy last week at school, sending love and hugs.
200Ameise1
>199 johnsimpson: Thanks so much, John for your kind words. Yesterday we had Isabelle's farawell party for her friends. It was a lovely evening. I'm looking forward to her comments during her travels. Today, I was finally able to review my reading and having a look through some threads.
Only one busy week to go. Love and hugs right back to you.
Only one busy week to go. Love and hugs right back to you.
201mstrust
Coming by to say hi! Isabelle's embarking on the trip of a lifetime. I hope it's great, but I know you'll miss her.
204Ameise1
>201 mstrust: Sure, I will miss her but it's the best thing she can do. Her plans are fantastic and I hope that I'll see lots on her blog.
205Ameise1
>202 BLBera: I suppose it will be the 'calmest' of all busy weeks I had the couple of weeks but nevertheless stressful. You're right the end of the school year is always like living in a bee house.
206Ameise1
>203 Berly: Kim, the week will pass quickly, I'm sure of that.
207FAMeulstee
>174 Ameise1: That is a long and wonderful trip your daughter Isabelle is going to make, Barbara, exciting!
Hang on, only four workdays left ;-)
Hang on, only four workdays left ;-)
208Ameise1
>207 FAMeulstee: Indeed, only four days to go, yeh.
Isn't she doing a fantastic trip? I'm sure she'll leran a lot and will be coming back with lots of impressions.
Isn't she doing a fantastic trip? I'm sure she'll leran a lot and will be coming back with lots of impressions.
209The_Hibernator
Oh, I love the feeling of impending vacation.
210Ameise1
>209 The_Hibernator: Isn't it so, Rachel? I started the countdown. Only four days to go.
212Ameise1
>211 msf59: LOL, my words. Thanks so much Mark.
213Trifolia
>210 Ameise1: - Hurray for three more days now. Congratulations on the car. And I hope your daughter will have a safe and very enjoyable trip. That'll be the experience of a lifetime for her!
And oh my, a five-star-rating for The Assault by Harry Mulisch!
And oh my, a five-star-rating for The Assault by Harry Mulisch!
214Ameise1
>213 Trifolia: Thanks so much, Monica. I'mvery happy that there are only three dsys to go. We are happy with our new car.
I'm sure she'll have a splendid time.
Yep, The Assault was a very good reading.
I'm sure she'll have a splendid time.
Yep, The Assault was a very good reading.
215LovingLit
>174 Ameise1: wow, your daughter's trip sounds amazing. The trip of a lifetime. I hope she has great fun and adventure.
216karenmarie
Hi Barbara! I've been busy with book club prep and hostessing and starting off my tenure as Treasurer for our Friends of the Library.
I hope things have been going well for you.
I hope things have been going well for you.
217ronincats
Hang in there, Barbara! Do you have much paperwork to wrap up when the kids leave, or can you be out the door with them?
218Ameise1
>215 LovingLit: Isn't it, Megan? I'm very happy for her that she can do it.
219Ameise1
>216 karenmarie: Thanks so much, Karen. Only three days to go. Take care of yourself. Too busy isn't healthy.
220Ameise1
>217 ronincats: Thanks so much, Roni. As a teacher we have never finished our to fo list. So I have to wrap up some stuff but I'm also preparing for the new school year during the five week break. We'll be on holiday from probably the 28th of July until the 14th of August. On the 21st of August the new school year will start.
222Ameise1
>221 msf59: Yeeeh, thanks so much Mark for the reminder. I need it.
223jnwelch
Getting close, Barbara!
Thanks for the push on The Assault. I've got it, and will move it up the tbr.
Thanks for the push on The Assault. I've got it, and will move it up the tbr.
225johnsimpson
Two more days to go my dear before a well earned summer break, sending love and hugs.
226Ameise1
>225 johnsimpson: Thanks so much, John. I'm really looking forward to it. xx
227karenmarie
Hi Barbara! I'm glad your well-deserved summer break is getting closer and closer!
228Ameise1
Yeh, finished the school year. *big grins*
Now, going out for dinner with my teacher colleagues to celebrate it.
My hubster was so nice to give me the evening off with my work mates even though we have our 28th wedding day today. We'll celebrate it tomorrow.
Now, going out for dinner with my teacher colleagues to celebrate it.
My hubster was so nice to give me the evening off with my work mates even though we have our 28th wedding day today. We'll celebrate it tomorrow.
229FAMeulstee
Congratulations on your 28th wedding aniversary, Barbara!
And happy summervacation, I hope you had a nice diner with your collegues.
And happy summervacation, I hope you had a nice diner with your collegues.
230Ameise1
>227 karenmarie: Thanks so much, Karen.
231johnsimpson
Happy 28th Wedding Anniversary Barbara.
232Ameise1
>229 FAMeulstee: Thanks so much, Anita.
I had a fabulous evening with my school team. The food was excellent and we had lots of fun even though we were so tired.
I had a fabulous evening with my school team. The food was excellent and we had lots of fun even though we were so tired.
234Ameise1
>233 lkernagh: Thanks so much, Lori.
235karenmarie
Hi Barbara! Two lovely things - a wedding anniversary and summer vacation. Congratulations on both. I hope you're having a wonderful Saturday.
237Ameise1
>235 karenmarie: Thanks so much, Karen. Currently I'm very tired. That's always so after a long school year.
238Ameise1
>236 msf59: Thanks so much, Mark. Will do so.
241Ameise1
>239 mstrust: Thanks so much, Jennifer.
242Ameise1
>240 scaifea: Thanks so much, Amber.
243FAMeulstee
So now you need to rest first, Barbara, have you plans to go away?
244Familyhistorian
>182 Ameise1: No need to be embarrassed about having little time for the LT threads, Barbara. I am just catching up with your news now. That is quite a trip that your daughter will be going on. I hope it all goes smoothly for her. Congrats on the new car. I just got a new car last year and traded in my 19 year old car to do so. I had owned it for 18 years but decided to get a new car when my mechanic retired. The new car has so many buttons that I have no idea what they do.
Happy Anniversary and enjoy your time off!
Happy Anniversary and enjoy your time off!
247kidzdoc
Congratulations on your anniversary and upcoming vacation, Barbara! What are your holiday plans?
250Ameise1
>243 FAMeulstee: I definitely need to rest first, Anita. Yes, we are going to France from the 28th of July until the 14th of August. We've rented a house from the 29th until 11th. I post the location shortly.
251Ameise1
>244 Familyhistorian: I feel much better being on track on LT now, Meg. Indeed, Isabelle is making a fantastic trip. Lots has been going on with a new car and finishing a busy school year. Now, I just start to relax.
You had your car 19 years? That's a long time.
You had your car 19 years? That's a long time.
252Ameise1
>245 ronincats: Thanks so much, Roni.
253Ameise1
>246 jnwelch: Thanks so much, Joe. Now, I need to relax.
254Ameise1
>247 kidzdoc: Thanks so much Darryl. In the coming week I have several cancer care investigations. My two siblings have various types of cancer, even my mother had various types of cancer and also my father. Therefore, I need to be tested regularly. My daughters, nieces and nephew must also go through this procedure on a regular basis. This year I have big tests. Tomorrow is my gynecologist's turn, then I have various big blood tests, mamography and ultrasounds. To the coronation I have on Thursdays a colonoskopy. That means starting from tomorrow I will be on a diet. In the meantime I will prepare for the new school year and hopefully have enough time for reading.
I'll post shortly where we'll go on our vacation.
I'll post shortly where we'll go on our vacation.
255Ameise1
>248 BLBera: Thanks so much, Beth. As you can see above the upcoming week is already filled with lots of appointments.
256Ameise1
>249 Berly: Thanks so much, Kim. Will definitely do so. :-)
257Ameise1
We're going to France this summer.
The house we rented for the time from 29th of July until 12 th of August Click on the link and scroll through the photos. It is a side building of a castle with a large park. Enough places to linger and read.
The house we rented for the time from 29th of July until 12 th of August Click on the link and scroll through the photos. It is a side building of a castle with a large park. Enough places to linger and read.
258kidzdoc
I hope and pray that your upcoming tests and procedures all turn out favorably, Barbara. I'll have my second colonoscopy in September when I visit my parents in suburban Philadelphia, as we share the same gastroenterologist. I didn't find the pre-procedural preparation for the colonoscopy to be all that burdensome, especially since I altered my diet for roughly 24 hours prior to the clean out. I was out cold during the procedure, and I only remember falling asleep once propofol began to infuse in my vein, and waking up in utter peace after I had been wheeled to the recovery area. (I can understand why Michael Jackson liked propofol as a sleep aid!)
Your vacation house looks amazing! I look forward to seeing your photos and descriptions, which are always enticing.
Your vacation house looks amazing! I look forward to seeing your photos and descriptions, which are always enticing.
259Ameise1
>258 kidzdoc: Me too, Darryl. Some tests I have to do annually other every two years and the colonoscopy every five years. I got used to it. What I miss from Monday to Thursday is that I can not eat tomatoes. I love tomatoes and in summer we need them daily in different forms. The laborious is the emptying on Wednesday. I usually have trouble drinking this solution (Moviprep). I often get sick of it. One of our toilets I already reserved. The colonoscopy itself does not matter to me, since I'm in the land of dreams ;-)
I suppose we will be at a lovely place. We were last in the Auvergne 21 years ago and it was more south above Puy-en Velay.
I suppose we will be at a lovely place. We were last in the Auvergne 21 years ago and it was more south above Puy-en Velay.
261kidzdoc
>259 Ameise1: I was unaware about the restriction on eating tomatoes, Barbara, so I looked up the reason for this on the Internet, and found out that any foods containing small seeds should be avoided. Dang...that will be tough, especially if my parents still have fresh tomatoes in their garden in early September.
I used MoviPrep during my first colonoscopy, and I didn't mind drinking it, especially since it contains less volume of liquid than the traditional preparations.
Good move to reserve a toilet in advance! My old bedroom in my parents' house is upstairs, next to the bathroom, so that one will be reserved for my use when my time comes.
I love learning about France via your travelogues. I had hoped to go to the Marciac Jazz Festival this year, but the hotel rooms in that city have been booked for months. One of the members of Club Read, Barry (@baswood), lives in the area, and his annual posts about the festival have made me eager to see it in person. I am planning to go to the EFG London Jazz Festival in London, though, which should be nearly as good.
I used MoviPrep during my first colonoscopy, and I didn't mind drinking it, especially since it contains less volume of liquid than the traditional preparations.
Good move to reserve a toilet in advance! My old bedroom in my parents' house is upstairs, next to the bathroom, so that one will be reserved for my use when my time comes.
I love learning about France via your travelogues. I had hoped to go to the Marciac Jazz Festival this year, but the hotel rooms in that city have been booked for months. One of the members of Club Read, Barry (@baswood), lives in the area, and his annual posts about the festival have made me eager to see it in person. I am planning to go to the EFG London Jazz Festival in London, though, which should be nearly as good.
262Ameise1
>260 msf59: Thanks so much, Mark. I have to wait almost two weeks until I'm there.
263Ameise1
>261 kidzdoc: I told you the eating for the upcoming days isn't too funny. ;-)
I've heard lots of good things about the Marciac Jazz Festival but have never been there. Will visit it one day.
I've heard lots of good things about the Marciac Jazz Festival but have never been there. Will visit it one day.
265Ameise1
>264 drneutron: Thanks so much, Jim. I'll post lots of photos once I'm there.
266Ameise1
book 58 Read in German
Hotel Alpha
Hotel Alpha was opened in the early 1960s and was an institution. There were many big and small stories in this hotel. The story is told from the point of view of hotel receptionist friend and helper Graham as well as by Chas, who has a lifeworld and life story in this hotel.
There are secrets that have a huge impact on the lives of the protagonists and can not undo the lost time.
The book was fast and amusing.
If you would like to learn more about Hotel Alpha you find answers and stories on this website .
Hotel AlphaHotel Alpha was opened in the early 1960s and was an institution. There were many big and small stories in this hotel. The story is told from the point of view of hotel receptionist friend and helper Graham as well as by Chas, who has a lifeworld and life story in this hotel.
There are secrets that have a huge impact on the lives of the protagonists and can not undo the lost time.
The book was fast and amusing.
If you would like to learn more about Hotel Alpha you find answers and stories on this website .
269FAMeulstee
>257 Ameise1: That place looks great, Barbara, I love the small balconies above the doors.
270Ameise1
>269 FAMeulstee: Thanks so much, Anita. They are called French balconies. You can't step outside.
272Ameise1
>271 Berly: Thanks so much, Kim. The ultrasounds are good. For the blood test results I have to wait.
Happy Monday to you too.
Happy Monday to you too.
273karenmarie
Hi Barbara!
I hope this week goes well for you, it sounds busy with tests and all. I hope you get some good reading in, too.
>257 Ameise1: The rental house looks marvelous. House, gardens, and views were a pleasure to look at.
I hope this week goes well for you, it sounds busy with tests and all. I hope you get some good reading in, too.
>257 Ameise1: The rental house looks marvelous. House, gardens, and views were a pleasure to look at.
274mstrust
>257 Ameise1: That's really beautiful. It looks like the setting for a wonderful holiday.
275BLBera
Good luck with all your tests, Barbara. I hope the results are good, and that you can then enjoy your vacation. The house in France looks lovely.
277lkernagh
>257 Ameise1: - How Lovely! Looks like the perfect place to relax and read. Enjoy your vacation time in France.
278cameling
What a beautiful house you're renting for your summer holiday, Barbara! It looks wonderfully cosy with lots of lovely reading nooks.
I hope you sail through all your tests. I should schedule a colonoscopy this year but I want to wait until after the summer is over to do it.
I hope you sail through all your tests. I should schedule a colonoscopy this year but I want to wait until after the summer is over to do it.
279Ameise1
>273 karenmarie: Thanks so much, Karen. I'm reading a lot and enjoy every single minute.
280Ameise1
>274 mstrust: Jennifer, I suppose we'll be at a lovely place.
281Ameise1
>275 BLBera: thanks so much, Beth. I just got the blood tests results and so far it looks good.
282Ameise1
>276 charl08: Thanks so much, Charlotte. Roger Federer is a phenomenon. It is almost unbelievable what he has already achieved. He always remained humble, just the nice boy from next door.
283Ameise1
>277 lkernagh: Thanks so much, Lori. I'm sure we'll have a fabulous time.
284Ameise1
>278 cameling: Thanks so much, Caro. I hope that I will have enough reading time at this beautiful place and we are not nonstop on sightseeing tour. ;-)
The tests are going well so far. Wishing you good luck with your colonoscopy.
The tests are going well so far. Wishing you good luck with your colonoscopy.
285Ameise1
book 59 Read in German
Sizilianische Rache
This is an exciting story that plays in Sicily, with all its clichés about family ties, mafia acts, murder and robbery. In this story, the Phoenician statue The Youth of Mozia i> is stolen. There is also a murder, which belongs to a series of murders within a family clan. The story is told in the now, in between there are also chapters that go back far, so that one understands the complex family construct and its history. Luca Santangelo, who is actually a journalist, has to help his son Diego, who was at the wrong time on the island of Mozia and was therefore accused of murder.
The story grabbed me from the start and let me guess how it goes until the very end.
Sizilianische RacheThis is an exciting story that plays in Sicily, with all its clichés about family ties, mafia acts, murder and robbery. In this story, the Phoenician statue The Youth of Mozia i> is stolen. There is also a murder, which belongs to a series of murders within a family clan. The story is told in the now, in between there are also chapters that go back far, so that one understands the complex family construct and its history. Luca Santangelo, who is actually a journalist, has to help his son Diego, who was at the wrong time on the island of Mozia and was therefore accused of murder.
The story grabbed me from the start and let me guess how it goes until the very end.
287karenmarie
>282 Ameise1: I sure wish I lived next door to him! I admire him so much.
290Ameise1
>287 karenmarie: Karen, in our small country we stumble on occation on celebrities. Even our politicians and president are going on foot and using public transportations without bodygards. So you would have any chance to come across him.
291Ameise1
>288 Berly: Happy Tuesday to you too, Kim.
292Ameise1
>289 jnwelch: Thanks so much, Joe. The currently reading is gripping.
293Ameise1
book 60 Read in German
The Invisible Guardian
This is the great start to Baztan Trilogy. Who loves crime stories combined with mythology, comes fully to his credit. This trilogy plays in the northern Spanish Pyrenees in Papmplona and its hinterland. Inspectora Amaia Salazar, who works for the murder commission in Pamplona, must not only find the murderer of young teenage girls before he can strike again, but also fight the ghosts of her own past. For this she lives temporarily with her aunt in Elizondo, where she grew up. She also receives unexpected help from creatures from the Basque mythology.
A very great book. It kept me gripped from the first to the last page. Redondo is a master of storytelling, she is subtle with much love for detail and for her figures, but never bloodthirsty.
I highly recommend this book.
The Invisible GuardianThis is the great start to Baztan Trilogy. Who loves crime stories combined with mythology, comes fully to his credit. This trilogy plays in the northern Spanish Pyrenees in Papmplona and its hinterland. Inspectora Amaia Salazar, who works for the murder commission in Pamplona, must not only find the murderer of young teenage girls before he can strike again, but also fight the ghosts of her own past. For this she lives temporarily with her aunt in Elizondo, where she grew up. She also receives unexpected help from creatures from the Basque mythology.
A very great book. It kept me gripped from the first to the last page. Redondo is a master of storytelling, she is subtle with much love for detail and for her figures, but never bloodthirsty.
I highly recommend this book.
295charl08
>293 Ameise1: Well you got me with that review. Adding it to the wishlist!
296Ameise1
>295 charl08: Charlotte, this trilogy is brilliant. I'm currently reading the second book and it is as good and gripping as the first one. I'm sure you'll like it.
297FAMeulstee
>293 Ameise1: Sounds like a book I would like, Barbara.
Only the first of the trilogy is available in Dutch translation, the second will be published in August, so I will wait a while befor I start reading them.
Only the first of the trilogy is available in Dutch translation, the second will be published in August, so I will wait a while befor I start reading them.
298Ameise1
>297 FAMeulstee: It's a gorgeous trilogy, Anita. I have to wait for the third book because someone else is reading it (library).
299charl08
>296 Ameise1: I've added the first one to the request pile at the library Barbara. Thanks for the recommendation.
300Ameise1
>299 charl08: You're welcome, Charlotte. Have fun.
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