1EGBERTINA
Okay- I think I accidentally figured this out.
I'm on my new "adventure" - in which I am struggling with memory and maintaining skills. I have been reading less and enjoying it less; for now, I strive to continue.
With this new "cross" in mind, I had planned to propose a total of 10 books. However, "a funny thing happened on the way to the forum". I got lost and separated. meanwhile, I managed to read 15 books this month. (at least 5 were Caldecott possibles) I will add 10 to the 15 and propose a total of 25. If I suddenly disappear somewhere along the way- you will probably guess why.
Let me know if this thread is in the wrong place and I wii add the ticker to the ticker thread in a few days.
Happy New Reading
I'm on my new "adventure" - in which I am struggling with memory and maintaining skills. I have been reading less and enjoying it less; for now, I strive to continue.
With this new "cross" in mind, I had planned to propose a total of 10 books. However, "a funny thing happened on the way to the forum". I got lost and separated. meanwhile, I managed to read 15 books this month. (at least 5 were Caldecott possibles) I will add 10 to the 15 and propose a total of 25. If I suddenly disappear somewhere along the way- you will probably guess why.
Let me know if this thread is in the wrong place and I wii add the ticker to the ticker thread in a few days.
Happy New Reading
2MissWatson
Welcome back, Egbertina. Sorry to hear about your "cross", I hope keeping this thread is proving helpful.
3EGBERTINA
>2 MissWatson: thank u so much
4connie53
Hallo Egbertina, so sorry to hear about your problems. I hope you will have some fun with ROOTing.
5EGBERTINA
>4 connie53: Thank u Connie. It is always lovely to see your photos. I think I am inspired to attempt putting up one of my youngest grandson.
7EGBERTINA
JANUARY:
PICTURE BOOKS: (these have been predicted to win the Caldecott; next week we will know for sure)
The Yellow Bus Loren Long
The House Before Falling Into The Sea
Time To Make Art
The Last Zookeeper
Just Like Millie
The Last Stand
Nana In The Country
Knight Owl And Early Bird
RE-READS:
Pride And Prejudice
Persuasion
JUVENILE/YA
The Sioux Indians - Hunters And Warriors Of The plain
The Face On The Milk Carton
The Peterkin Papers
race the sands
A Loyal Foe
EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY:
A Moving Child Is a Learning Child
IN MEMORY OF RUTH:
The Atomic City Girls
At the Foot of the Rainbow
PICTURE BOOKS: (these have been predicted to win the Caldecott; next week we will know for sure)
The Yellow Bus Loren Long
The House Before Falling Into The Sea
Time To Make Art
The Last Zookeeper
Just Like Millie
The Last Stand
Nana In The Country
Knight Owl And Early Bird
RE-READS:
Pride And Prejudice
Persuasion
JUVENILE/YA
The Sioux Indians - Hunters And Warriors Of The plain
The Face On The Milk Carton
The Peterkin Papers
race the sands
A Loyal Foe
EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY:
A Moving Child Is a Learning Child
IN MEMORY OF RUTH:
The Atomic City Girls
At the Foot of the Rainbow
9EGBERTINA
I'm Eg. When I first joined LT, I had hoped to catch up on the ancient classics. I was, however, in the middle of completing all the Newbery/Caldecotts. I've been feeling the ol' noggin decline for a number of years, but last year was the worst. I now recognise that I shan't be completing the ancient writers or even the Victorians. Regrettably, I waited too long. It really hit home that you cannot walk back into a historic mind-set, once you've lost it. I watched my mother go through a similar process. Every week, I went to the library and borrowed 15-ish books. Literally, one day she stopped opening them. There had been authors that she loved and suddenly, they were too overwhelming for her. I recall her touching a book at her bedside sort of mindlessly wondering why it was there. I went about two weeks, in December, without opening a book and it was simultaneously alarming and of no consequence. So, I am attempting to maintain smaller forays into reading; focussing on one chapter at a time. These are my goals for the year.
1. any book on shelf
2. any book on e-book shelf
3. any book on a list that I follow
4. any ancient classic (she laughs)
5. primarily, suppose that I will focus on children's works that dont feel too dull; hoping to kindle some spark of interest, somewhere.
1. any book on shelf
2. any book on e-book shelf
3. any book on a list that I follow
4. any ancient classic (she laughs)
5. primarily, suppose that I will focus on children's works that dont feel too dull; hoping to kindle some spark of interest, somewhere.
10connie53
I really feel sorry for you and the way you feel now. I hope the spark will come back. And for being so open about what is happening to you. That is very courageous.
11Cecilturtle
>9 EGBERTINA: Wonderful determination! I wish you the best, Eg.
13EGBERTINA
Girl, Woman, Other
Sadly this was a DNF, for me- I just couldn't follow the conversation. I wont add to my ticker. Hard enough when you can't remember books a week after reading them- but, to feel so lost while reading.....
Sadly this was a DNF, for me- I just couldn't follow the conversation. I wont add to my ticker. Hard enough when you can't remember books a week after reading them- but, to feel so lost while reading.....
14EGBERTINA
Unbroken
Martian Chronicles
Sadly, I just couldn't find my spark- but I did finish them
My Friend Flicka
Another DNF. As far as stories go, it had its place and time. I couldn't relate to the MC and the autocratic verbally-abusive Dad just was too much. If I had stuck it out the MC was going to develop a sense of purpose and responsibility, but this is not a time in my life when I need to endure abusing males berating their sons and wondering why the kid is rejecting adulthood. Good thing a horse was going to come along and be a proper mentor for the kid.
Elsie Dinsmore
This an example of a book that should have been read in childhood. Elsie was, originally, written c 1837. It was published in a children's magazine one chapter at a time across the years. 1837 was when Queen Victoria came to the throne, though, this is an American book. So, the historic backdrop is pre-Civil War. I'd never heard of this book, prior to the 1980's when a friend of mine told me that she and her children loved the Elsie books and they had read all of them. It is quite likely that I would have been able to garner a greater appreciation for Elsie in the 80's; though, I'm not certain I could ever have, fully, loved it.
Elsie appears in about the same year as Little Women - a book that i read in the fifth grade, still fully able to place myself into that style of writing and the time-period. The writing style and the expectations of readers is much gentler in Little Women, likely, due to the Transcendental influence.
Elsie introduces a much more severe supposition of Christianity; tenets such as not playing secular tunes on the Sabbath. Further, Elsie lives her creed. Though she is a girl of 8, she has been instructed by her "governess" and has chosen to follow God's laws over those of her family, including her father. Modern readers are likely to find this unlikely, but, I disagree. Children comprehended their spiritual lives and expectations to a much greater degree during that time period. I fully relate to 8 year old awareness of similar expectations. Children were often considered spiritually, adult by twelve, making communal commitments at that age. In that they were much less exposed to numerous religious sentiments, children were often surrounded only by their local prevailing religious attitudes. Most of my ancestors were strongly devoted to a single church and its mind-set, with little intermarriage permissible prior to the Depression.
While Elsie is, clearly, a subset of literature that indoctrinates young readers, I do not find it out of touch for those times. Even, her good behaviour is not that unrealistic. The popularity of this book suggests that young readers found her both believable and inspirational. My pre-Civil War family brought their steadfast and inflexible attitudes down to the Depression. It isn't until the Turn-of-the-Century, that authors begin promoting the concept of wiggly, boisterous, distracted children. Were they more accurate in their portrayals, or, simply, promoting a vogue trend?
However, as an adult, I could not love this book, unreservedly. It was neither the religion nor stiff morality; it was the outdated paternalistic and controlling attitudes of the father. Probably, immensely realistic for some even if also uber-dramatic, in-keeping-with the period. There are other outdated representations of the time.
There is a foreshadowing of an older man who is fond of this 8 year old child (all pretty innocent). I have to suppose, though, that he is going to become her husband- and this just creeps me out, no-end. Sure, I get it; it was a thing. Women were "protected" by these powerful older men. It is just that the adult me can no longer un-know the realities of all this patriarchal protection. Also, given Elsie's absolute religious passivity to meekness, humility, and submission.... no... no...no...
Little Women, Anne of Green Gables, Pollyanna avoided this aspect of the Protestant Ethos of their time, by omitting the paternal figures, either entirely, or mostly. The heroines blossomed in their freedom. Elsie only "blossoms" into subservience. Just fine for literature, but most of us know how this appears in real- life. I cannot view this as a healthy spiritual relationship, because all the submission to principles benefit the men, while Elsie is being groomed and ignorant of this reality.
If you are going to read this for maximum enjoyment, better read it before the age of 12.
Martian Chronicles
Sadly, I just couldn't find my spark- but I did finish them
My Friend Flicka
Another DNF. As far as stories go, it had its place and time. I couldn't relate to the MC and the autocratic verbally-abusive Dad just was too much. If I had stuck it out the MC was going to develop a sense of purpose and responsibility, but this is not a time in my life when I need to endure abusing males berating their sons and wondering why the kid is rejecting adulthood. Good thing a horse was going to come along and be a proper mentor for the kid.
Elsie Dinsmore
This an example of a book that should have been read in childhood. Elsie was, originally, written c 1837. It was published in a children's magazine one chapter at a time across the years. 1837 was when Queen Victoria came to the throne, though, this is an American book. So, the historic backdrop is pre-Civil War. I'd never heard of this book, prior to the 1980's when a friend of mine told me that she and her children loved the Elsie books and they had read all of them. It is quite likely that I would have been able to garner a greater appreciation for Elsie in the 80's; though, I'm not certain I could ever have, fully, loved it.
Elsie appears in about the same year as Little Women - a book that i read in the fifth grade, still fully able to place myself into that style of writing and the time-period. The writing style and the expectations of readers is much gentler in Little Women, likely, due to the Transcendental influence.
Elsie introduces a much more severe supposition of Christianity; tenets such as not playing secular tunes on the Sabbath. Further, Elsie lives her creed. Though she is a girl of 8, she has been instructed by her "governess" and has chosen to follow God's laws over those of her family, including her father. Modern readers are likely to find this unlikely, but, I disagree. Children comprehended their spiritual lives and expectations to a much greater degree during that time period. I fully relate to 8 year old awareness of similar expectations. Children were often considered spiritually, adult by twelve, making communal commitments at that age. In that they were much less exposed to numerous religious sentiments, children were often surrounded only by their local prevailing religious attitudes. Most of my ancestors were strongly devoted to a single church and its mind-set, with little intermarriage permissible prior to the Depression.
While Elsie is, clearly, a subset of literature that indoctrinates young readers, I do not find it out of touch for those times. Even, her good behaviour is not that unrealistic. The popularity of this book suggests that young readers found her both believable and inspirational. My pre-Civil War family brought their steadfast and inflexible attitudes down to the Depression. It isn't until the Turn-of-the-Century, that authors begin promoting the concept of wiggly, boisterous, distracted children. Were they more accurate in their portrayals, or, simply, promoting a vogue trend?
However, as an adult, I could not love this book, unreservedly. It was neither the religion nor stiff morality; it was the outdated paternalistic and controlling attitudes of the father. Probably, immensely realistic for some even if also uber-dramatic, in-keeping-with the period. There are other outdated representations of the time.
There is a foreshadowing of an older man who is fond of this 8 year old child (all pretty innocent). I have to suppose, though, that he is going to become her husband- and this just creeps me out, no-end. Sure, I get it; it was a thing. Women were "protected" by these powerful older men. It is just that the adult me can no longer un-know the realities of all this patriarchal protection. Also, given Elsie's absolute religious passivity to meekness, humility, and submission.... no... no...no...
Little Women, Anne of Green Gables, Pollyanna avoided this aspect of the Protestant Ethos of their time, by omitting the paternal figures, either entirely, or mostly. The heroines blossomed in their freedom. Elsie only "blossoms" into subservience. Just fine for literature, but most of us know how this appears in real- life. I cannot view this as a healthy spiritual relationship, because all the submission to principles benefit the men, while Elsie is being groomed and ignorant of this reality.
If you are going to read this for maximum enjoyment, better read it before the age of 12.
15EGBERTINA
Getting Ready For February:
This year's Newbery/Caldecotts were named, today.
Anticipating reading the following:
The First State of Being - GOLD
2025
Across So Many Seas - Honor
2025
read last year
Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All
2025
One Big Open SkyDNF
2025
The Wrong Way Home
2025
Chooch Helped
Home In a Lunchbox
My Daddy Is a Cowboy
Noodles on a Bicycle
Up, Up, Ever Up!
and
Life After Whale - Robert F Siebert
This year's Newbery/Caldecotts were named, today.
Anticipating reading the following:
2025
2025
read last year
2025
2025
The Wrong Way Home
2025
and
17EGBERTINA
Winged Watchman
Rebecca of SunnyBrook Farm
Nowhere Boy
Canadian Summer
The Cottage At Bantry Bay
The Chestry Oak
The Accidental Highwayman Being The Tale Of Kit Bristol, His Horse Midnight, A Mysterious Princess, And Sundry Magical Persons Besides
The Winston Readers - Third Reader
Beginners' Book In Language - A Book For The Third Grade
Ice Dragon
How we crossed the West - The Adventures of Lewis & Clark
Moonshot
Lightship
Five Trucks
The Yellow Star
Sequoyah - The Cherokee Man Who Gave His People Writing
The Steadfast Tin Soldier
On Inequality
The Conservative Sensibility
The Poisoned City - Flint's Water and the American Urban Tragedy
1984
Wheat Belly
Wheat Belly Cookbook
Gut Check: Unleash the Power of Your Microbiome to Reverse Disease and Transform Your Mental, Physical, and Emotional Health
Plant Paradox
DNF
The Topeka School Ben Lerner
When Paris went dark: the city of light under German occupation, 1940-1944
Rebecca of SunnyBrook Farm
Nowhere Boy
Canadian Summer
The Cottage At Bantry Bay
The Chestry Oak
The Accidental Highwayman Being The Tale Of Kit Bristol, His Horse Midnight, A Mysterious Princess, And Sundry Magical Persons Besides
The Winston Readers - Third Reader
Beginners' Book In Language - A Book For The Third Grade
Ice Dragon
How we crossed the West - The Adventures of Lewis & Clark
Moonshot
Lightship
Five Trucks
The Yellow Star
Sequoyah - The Cherokee Man Who Gave His People Writing
The Steadfast Tin Soldier
On Inequality
The Conservative Sensibility
The Poisoned City - Flint's Water and the American Urban Tragedy
1984
Wheat Belly
Wheat Belly Cookbook
Gut Check: Unleash the Power of Your Microbiome to Reverse Disease and Transform Your Mental, Physical, and Emotional Health
Plant Paradox
DNF
The Topeka School Ben Lerner
When Paris went dark: the city of light under German occupation, 1940-1944
18EGBERTINA
JANUARY STATS:
TOTAL - 24
ROOTS - 22
PICTURE BOOKS - 8
RE-READS - 3
JUVENILE/YA - 6
VARIOUS - 5
DNF - 2
TOTAL - 24
ROOTS - 22
PICTURE BOOKS - 8
RE-READS - 3
JUVENILE/YA - 6
VARIOUS - 5
DNF - 2
19EGBERTINA
Old Western Culture The Greeks The Histories DVD 3
So, I watched the DVD portion of this series, this evening. Perhaps, it will inspire me to read the book portion, too. I listened to an audiobook of Herodotus, last year; but audiobooks seldom are retained by the sieve on my shoulders. As far as the information part, - it's all knowledge, previously, acquired. Still, an enjoyable refresh.
So, I watched the DVD portion of this series, this evening. Perhaps, it will inspire me to read the book portion, too. I listened to an audiobook of Herodotus, last year; but audiobooks seldom are retained by the sieve on my shoulders. As far as the information part, - it's all knowledge, previously, acquired. Still, an enjoyable refresh.
20ritacate
>14 EGBERTINA: I can relate to your comments on Elsie Dinmore. Reading books of another era (or writing them) presents the challenge of understanding them in their cultural context and being able to separate that from our current expectations. It's the difference of frustration over an era that didn't recognize women's abilities versus getting angry that the author wrote from that view without acknowledging that was the norm in which he/she lived. I also struggle with the flip side when characters in historical novels express extremely modern viewpoints.
21EGBERTINA
>20 ritacate: The heck of it is, that I, and I imagine, my generation were able to read Little Women; Kidnapped; and other older literature and have a decent grasp of the times. Partly, I suppose because much of the mindset of the world was still intact. My grandchildren will never be able to read Little Women as the distance has become too great. I loved that they played at Pilgrim's Progress. My grands could never identify with that - it is a moment, too far in time.
I feel a sense of loss over this, both in myself for no longer being able to fully relate to these older works; and that they can no longer speak to the next generations. Are we going to be the last generation to comprehend Dickens, without being forced to read him? Already, there are books that defy comprehension as the backdrops no longer make sense. So many cultural comprehensions, beyond mere vocabulary words.
Even my own children could not fully grasp the notion that mothers stayed home; (separate diatribe) because their teachers pounded the concept of career and make lots of money.
...
anyhow, thank u for your thoughts. I'd forgotten that I had accidentally posted that there. I'm so far behind on posting my random comments.
I feel a sense of loss over this, both in myself for no longer being able to fully relate to these older works; and that they can no longer speak to the next generations. Are we going to be the last generation to comprehend Dickens, without being forced to read him? Already, there are books that defy comprehension as the backdrops no longer make sense. So many cultural comprehensions, beyond mere vocabulary words.
Even my own children could not fully grasp the notion that mothers stayed home; (separate diatribe) because their teachers pounded the concept of career and make lots of money.
...
anyhow, thank u for your thoughts. I'd forgotten that I had accidentally posted that there. I'm so far behind on posting my random comments.
22EGBERTINA
FEBRUARY STATS:
TICKER TOTAL - 61
ROOTS - 32
PICTURE BOOKS - 14
RE-READS - 2
JUVENILE/YA - 11
VARIOUS - 8
CD - 1
DNF - 3
TICKER TOTAL - 61
ROOTS - 32
PICTURE BOOKS - 14
RE-READS - 2
JUVENILE/YA - 11
VARIOUS - 8
CD - 1
DNF - 3
23EGBERTINA
READERS:
FIRST READERS/PICTURE BOOKS:
The Tale of Peter Rabbit a re-read which will be read at least 2 more times in the coming months. Writing a workbook to go with it for a student. Teaching close-reading method.
NEWBERY/HONOR/ YA:
The Wrong Way Home
Mystery in Old Quebec
Bunnicula
A Dog of Flanders - re-read
Narwhal, Clanton
NON-FICTION:
The Black Count - Glory, Revolution, Betrayal, And The Real Count of Monte Cristo
The happiness industry
The Pirates Lafitte
The Energy Paradox
The Riggs Institute's Writing and Spelling Road to Reading and Thinking Teacher's Edition Level I - re-read
Spell to Write and Read re-read
The Wise Guide for Spelling - re-read
Carden Method Spelling Workbook
Carden Method Spelling 2
Complete Manual For Grade 2 Spelling Book
Carden Method Spelling Book Grade 3
Carden Method Spelling Book Grade 2
Paragraph Techniques Grade 3
The Writing Road To Reading
Language Workbook 5
NON-ROOT:
On My Honor
The Teacher Of Warsaw
FIRST READERS/PICTURE BOOKS:
The Tale of Peter Rabbit a re-read which will be read at least 2 more times in the coming months. Writing a workbook to go with it for a student. Teaching close-reading method.
NEWBERY/HONOR/ YA:
The Wrong Way Home
Mystery in Old Quebec
Bunnicula
A Dog of Flanders - re-read
Narwhal, Clanton
NON-FICTION:
The Black Count - Glory, Revolution, Betrayal, And The Real Count of Monte Cristo
The happiness industry
The Pirates Lafitte
The Energy Paradox
The Riggs Institute's Writing and Spelling Road to Reading and Thinking Teacher's Edition Level I - re-read
Spell to Write and Read re-read
The Wise Guide for Spelling - re-read
Carden Method Spelling Workbook
Carden Method Spelling 2
Complete Manual For Grade 2 Spelling Book
Carden Method Spelling Book Grade 3
Carden Method Spelling Book Grade 2
Paragraph Techniques Grade 3
The Writing Road To Reading
Language Workbook 5
NON-ROOT:
On My Honor
The Teacher Of Warsaw
25EGBERTINA
APRIL:
I have several teaching books that I am reading as I tutor. They will have been read several times by the time I enter them.
EDUCATION:
Junior Book - Carden Reading Method
Questions For Developing Comprehension And Building A Speaking Vocabulary
Complete Manual For Spelling Book 3
Carden Method Spelling Workbook 3
Carden Method Spelling Workbook 4
Carden Method Spelling Book 4
Carden Composition Forms 3
JUVENILE:
Blaze And The Mountain Lion
The Little Red Hen
Another Shore
The Chimneys Of Green Knowe
The River At Green Know
An Unexpected Peril
The quantum thief
A Thousand Pieces Of You
Longevity Paradox
Undoctored
Aging with Agency - Building
I have several teaching books that I am reading as I tutor. They will have been read several times by the time I enter them.
EDUCATION:
Junior Book - Carden Reading Method
Questions For Developing Comprehension And Building A Speaking Vocabulary
Complete Manual For Spelling Book 3
Carden Method Spelling Workbook 3
Carden Method Spelling Workbook 4
Carden Method Spelling Book 4
Carden Composition Forms 3
JUVENILE:
Blaze And The Mountain Lion
The Little Red Hen
Another Shore
The Chimneys Of Green Knowe
The River At Green Know
An Unexpected Peril
The quantum thief
A Thousand Pieces Of You
Longevity Paradox
Undoctored
Aging with Agency - Building
26EGBERTINA
I completely forgot that I listened to an audio book of
War and Peace
I had to listen to some chapters over and over again. Nothing much was sticking in my brain. I cant claim that it was a fun or meaningful read. Perhaps, I will try again in book form another year.
War and Peace
I had to listen to some chapters over and over again. Nothing much was sticking in my brain. I cant claim that it was a fun or meaningful read. Perhaps, I will try again in book form another year.
28EGBERTINA
MAY:
The Price We Pay - What Broke
Blind Spots - When Medicine
Why We Get Sick
No Promises In The Wind
The Best Of Enemies
Truth To Tell
The Goose Girl
Wildwood Dancing
Spring Story
The ocean at the end of the lane
The Price We Pay - What Broke
Blind Spots - When Medicine
Why We Get Sick
No Promises In The Wind
The Best Of Enemies
Truth To Tell
The Goose Girl
Wildwood Dancing
Spring Story
The ocean at the end of the lane
30EGBERTINA
>29 connie53: oh hello. actually, so much less than i used to read. but i am grateful that i am getting more read than i thought possible. i used to read at least one a day regardless of size. I've been enjoying seeing your books, though. i keep trying to write about my books, but its not easy. also, I've been reading many scientific articles, but i can no longer find the energy to catalogue them.
32EGBERTINA
JUNE:
JUVENILE:
Summer Story Brambly
Autumn Story
Winter Story
The Secret Staircase Brambly
Sea Story
The High Hills
Poppy's Babies
Fairest
Gilded
The Ocean At The End Of The Lane- listened to this on audiobook last month and couldnt remember it; so this time I read the book.
NON-FICTION:
Rethinking Diabetes
Good Calories-Bad Calories
The Hand That Held The Dagger
Stop Hitler Now!
The Irresponsibles
Nightmare At Noon
Men Moss And Reindeer - The Challenge Of Lapland
Fat of The Land
A Short History of The Low-Carbohydrate Diet
JUVENILE:
Summer Story Brambly
Autumn Story
Winter Story
The Secret Staircase Brambly
Sea Story
The High Hills
Poppy's Babies
Fairest
Gilded
The Ocean At The End Of The Lane- listened to this on audiobook last month and couldnt remember it; so this time I read the book.
NON-FICTION:
Rethinking Diabetes
Good Calories-Bad Calories
The Hand That Held The Dagger
Stop Hitler Now!
The Irresponsibles
Nightmare At Noon
Men Moss And Reindeer - The Challenge Of Lapland
Fat of The Land
A Short History of The Low-Carbohydrate Diet
33EGBERTINA
JULY:
Mr. Arctic, an Account of Vilhjalmur Stefansson
Dinosaurs, dinosaurs
Why We Get Fat And What To Do About It
The Case for Keto
The Ageless Brain - How to Sharpen and Protect Your Mind for a Lifetime
MAGAZINE ARTCLES:
We’re Entering a New Age of Meatless Meat Today - But We’ve Been Here Before - At the turn of the 20th century, the first mock meat craze swept the nation
A Brief History of Peanut Butter - The bizarre sanitarium staple that became a spreadable obsession
The Secret Ingredient in Kellogg’s Corn Flakes Is Seventh-Day Adventism
Mr. Arctic, an Account of Vilhjalmur Stefansson
Dinosaurs, dinosaurs
Why We Get Fat And What To Do About It
The Case for Keto
The Ageless Brain - How to Sharpen and Protect Your Mind for a Lifetime
MAGAZINE ARTCLES:
We’re Entering a New Age of Meatless Meat Today - But We’ve Been Here Before - At the turn of the 20th century, the first mock meat craze swept the nation
A Brief History of Peanut Butter - The bizarre sanitarium staple that became a spreadable obsession
The Secret Ingredient in Kellogg’s Corn Flakes Is Seventh-Day Adventism
34connie53
Hi, Eg. Good for you to do get some reading done and even more than you expected. Thanks for visiting my thread too and enjoying it.
35EGBERTINA
>34 connie53: I always enjoy your reviews- because you get to read books less well known than those offered in my country (usa)
36EGBERTINA
AUGUST:
The Man From Galilee - A Life of Jesus
The Gospel According To St Matthew - re-read and deep dive
The Mysterious Schoolmaster - re-read
Mystery Of The Green Cat - RE-READ
The Man From Galilee - A Life of Jesus
The Gospel According To St Matthew - re-read and deep dive
The Mysterious Schoolmaster - re-read
Mystery Of The Green Cat - RE-READ
39EGBERTINA
OCTOBER:
I, Houdini - re-read
Out of The Silent Planet - re-read
The big fat surprise : why butter, meat, and cheese belong in a healthy diet
I, Houdini - re-read
Out of The Silent Planet - re-read
The big fat surprise : why butter, meat, and cheese belong in a healthy diet
40EGBERTINA
NOVEMBER:
First Term At Malory Towers
Read For Your Life
Michael Strogoff - re-read
Metabolical - audiobook
Sacred Cow
Let's Eat Right To Keep Fit re-re-re-re-re... read
College Algebra
First Term At Malory Towers
Read For Your Life
Michael Strogoff - re-read
Metabolical - audiobook
Sacred Cow
Let's Eat Right To Keep Fit re-re-re-re-re... read
College Algebra
41connie53
>37 EGBERTINA: I'm in awe about the amount of books you have read. Do you ever sleep?
42EGBERTINA
>41 connie53: Thank you. I'm mostly trying.
43EGBERTINA
I have added to my final ticker- but now I've lost the group post again.
If I don't end up at the new one in January- maybe someone can tell me where it is- ...
I' have contemplated not trying to keep next year, but, perhaps, if I just keep them low again, I won't get too lost.
If I don't end up at the new one in January- maybe someone can tell me where it is- ...
I' have contemplated not trying to keep next year, but, perhaps, if I just keep them low again, I won't get too lost.
44connie53
>43 EGBERTINA: I will try to remember to give you a shout when the thread for 2026 is up, Eg.
Happy Days for you and your family!
Happy Days for you and your family!
