tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post8959018733442016040..comments2024-03-28T11:17:43.586+00:00Comments on Read-warbler: Three Crime TitlesCathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06371069000185280668noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-67533079798711325572018-04-06T18:12:22.328+01:002018-04-06T18:12:22.328+01:00I've read of Hawthorn. It just seemed very per...I've read of Hawthorn. It just seemed very pervasive with nothing else around it. I'm glad there are still farmers. Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-11355375496656854792018-03-26T11:12:21.252+01:002018-03-26T11:12:21.252+01:00Nan, no I didn't like the bus one as much eith...Nan, no I didn't like the bus one as much either. Possibly because I've always fancied a canal-boat holiday myself so it was more interesting to me. <br /><br />Yes, there are still hill farmers in Yorkshire. I can't bring the white flowering bushes to mind but imagine they were what we call 'May trees'... Hawthorn in other words. Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371069000185280668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-58978949908773161082018-03-22T13:57:28.829+00:002018-03-22T13:57:28.829+00:00I just watched the bus one, but I wasn't as in...I just watched the bus one, but I wasn't as interested in it. Yes, the Yorkshire Dales are beautiful, but not much variety in landscape, and I wondered what that flowering white bush/tree was, if it was an invasive species. It seemed to be the only flowering tree. And the show didn't offer as much information as the canal one did. I would have liked them to tell us not just about mining, but about changes in the landscape from when James Herriot was practicing. Are there still farmers? That sort of thing. I'm going to give the sleigh ride a try, too!Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-22306951212559448632018-03-22T11:09:37.058+00:002018-03-22T11:09:37.058+00:00Nan: The Oxford Lit Festival would be absolutely w...Nan: The Oxford Lit Festival would be absolutely wonderful I would imagine! To be honest I would love to go to any large Lit Festival... Hay on Wye for instance. We have a local canal - The Grand Western - which is only 11 miles long but which I've been on. Have also been on the Kennet and Avon *many* years ago when we lived near Bristol. Canals are always so peaceful and relaxing. Yes, I saw All Aboard... there was a bus one we watched as well.Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371069000185280668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-15513211542293898592018-03-22T00:51:34.374+00:002018-03-22T00:51:34.374+00:00Speaking of visiting England, my dream right now i...Speaking of visiting England, my dream right now is to go to the Oxford Literary Festival some year. I want to spend a week just in Oxford. I want to see in person all the sights I saw in Inspector Lewis. And I wouldn't mind going down a canal. I've just watched on Britbox a show called All Aboard in which we see a boat going down the Kennet and Avon canal. I wonder if you saw it when it was on over there. There is no talking. You hear the water, and birds, and an occasional bicycle on the path beside the canal. I absolutely loved it. Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-72477659019019488702018-03-21T23:31:18.573+00:002018-03-21T23:31:18.573+00:00Tracy: I have to say, I like the shortness of the ...Tracy: I have to say, I like the shortness of the Maigret books, it makes a change from 400 pagers.<br /><br />Yes, I saw your European Reading challenge post, I hope you enjoy it as much as I am.<br /><br />That's right, the first KS book is not as good as subsequent books... not in my opinion anyway but you might disagree. <br /><br />Judith: To be honest there is no continuing back story to the Maigret books so you can read any of them at any time... I certainly do. You can start anywhere but the earlier books are better. <br /><br />Yes, Easter is fast approaching. Before that we're taking our grand-daughter to Aberystwyth in Wales to look at the uni there. Lots of fun. And yes, I'm sure we'll see the family over the Easter period too. More snow is apparently forecast so the garden's on hold. My husband's getting rather impatient to start planting but no chance at the moment. <br /><br />Happy Spring to you too... if it ever arrives!<br />Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371069000185280668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-7252331134605524102018-03-19T23:44:38.507+00:002018-03-19T23:44:38.507+00:00Cath,
Well you have more than convinced me to try ...Cath,<br />Well you have more than convinced me to try the Simenon. Should I start with this one, or is there an earlier "Maigret" book that I should try first?<br /><br />This Shugak book sounds marvelous--again, I'm with you, that Alaska is much of the charm of her series.<br /><br />Easter Holiday coming up soon! Will you be spending time with your grandchildren? Do tell if you do. And what about the bitter March weather you've had, and the future of your garden?<br /><br />Best wishes for the first day of spring!<br />Judithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06435116453270981662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-45290000065849407462018-03-18T19:23:13.464+00:002018-03-18T19:23:13.464+00:00I haven't read any Simenon in years and I do h...I haven't read any Simenon in years and I do have some in my TBR piles. And they are all short. I don't know why I don't read them.<br /><br />I did just join the European Book Challenge yesterday. I have enjoyed reading some books about different European countries in the last two months so thought I should join in.<br /><br />I have got to read some of the Kate Shugak series. I have the first one and heard it was not as good as later ones but I have had it forever, so I should give it a shot. And then try some others.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-32228709774556862142018-03-14T18:16:03.466+00:002018-03-14T18:16:03.466+00:00Thanks, Cath - I do prefer to read a series in ord...Thanks, Cath - I do prefer to read a series in order, but it's not always possible. So next time I'm in the library I'll see what's on the shelves.BooksPleasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721650104596705715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-89732425705462998722018-03-14T09:53:04.882+00:002018-03-14T09:53:04.882+00:00Margaret: The Maigret book was excellent, so full ...Margaret: The Maigret book was excellent, so full of atmosphere and a good sense of place which I like. Um... I think you could probably just read whichever KS books you find on the shelf. There is some character progression and back story but not heaps. I've just read book seven which I thought would bring serious change in a certain dept. but it didn't so... Given the choice though I would try to read them in order but it isn't crucial. My husband hardly ever reads anything in order. LOL!Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371069000185280668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-30260077321259945672018-03-13T20:39:19.570+00:002018-03-13T20:39:19.570+00:00I don't think the first book would work for me...I don't think the first book would work for me either, but I really like the sound of the Maigret book. I've read the first book of Dana Stabenow's Kate Shugak books but have never managed to get the second book. Our local library has a few - do you need to read them in order or can I just dive in with which ever book I find on the shelves?BooksPleasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721650104596705715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-73279977536380695212018-03-13T09:38:05.118+00:002018-03-13T09:38:05.118+00:00Nan: You're so right. I think this is possibly...Nan: You're so right. I think this is possibly why I love armchair travelling so much, it's a really safe way to read about places that fascinate me but am not brave enough to go to. India would be a prime example. What an interesting, amazing country. But go there? No. I'm told everyone gets some kind of stomach trouble for at least a week and this does not appeal to me in the slightest! I'll stick to reading about it and watching TV docs thanks. <br /><br />Kay: I haven't actually travelled abroad a lot. We've been to the USA and France and that's it. I enjoyed both countries, the US more than France, but suspect our overseas travelling days are over because of Peter's health, the insurance would be prohibitive. We'll see... never say 'Never'. I would also add that I too have become a nervous traveller, I'm not sure why but there you go.<br /><br />If either you or Nan ever make it to the UK ('return' in Nan's case), Peter and I would love to have you to stay. <br /><br />Rereading favourite series is something I always love the idea of but never actually achieve. Too many new books and too little time as they say. I bet you remember Breakup!<br /><br />Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371069000185280668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-75018285093028656342018-03-12T19:08:41.529+00:002018-03-12T19:08:41.529+00:00I agree with Nan regarding armchair traveling. Ho...I agree with Nan regarding armchair traveling. Honestly, I don't want to travel abroad - maybe your part of the world, but that's it. I am a horrible actual traveler. Way too nervous. I do, on the other hand, love reading about other parts of the world. Dana Stabenow's series is one of my favorites and you and I have talked about that. I keep meaning to reread it. Is it strange that every time I read about a series that I've enjoyed in the past, I want to pick up the first book and begin again? I never have time for that, but still...I remember Breakup. ;-)Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-10940611666261453742018-03-12T18:25:26.357+00:002018-03-12T18:25:26.357+00:00There are two facets to armchair traveling. One is...There are two facets to armchair traveling. One is being able to spend some time in a place that you would love to visit, and the other is reading a book about a place you never want to go and being glad you can just read about it. It is magical whichever. I keep meaning to get more serious about Simenon. I can see why you didn't like the first one. Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.com