tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post138540650870181576..comments2024-03-28T11:17:43.586+00:00Comments on Read-warbler: Two quick reviewsCathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06371069000185280668noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-51764271138019031912013-01-30T15:16:21.165+00:002013-01-30T15:16:21.165+00:00Yvonne: Yes, you could read this as a coffee-table...Yvonne: Yes, you could read this as a coffee-table book. I do keep books on my coffee-table in exactly that way.<br /><br />Yes, I agree with you that we should expect a lot from the royals as we're paying for them. But what I was really referring to was our need as a society to have kings and queens and the morality of foisting this upon someone who has not asked for it. An accident of birth and you have no life of your own. For all their money and fame, I wouldn't do it in a million years and would resent being told I had no choice but to do so. Luckily our lovely queen was up for the challenge, but it's said it killed her father early and if you think about it, that's a pretty awful thing. It goes back to choice and he had none. Very sad. <br /><br />I'm very much a royalist too, btw, I just like to ponder these things from time to time.Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371069000185280668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-16415896014714363852013-01-29T18:03:06.924+00:002013-01-29T18:03:06.924+00:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.buy propecia online no prescription ukhttp://buypropeciaonlinewrx.com/#6281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-32072225698920456552013-01-29T05:52:05.977+00:002013-01-29T05:52:05.977+00:00Hi Cath,
I think that I would enjoy reading '...Hi Cath,<br /><br />I think that I would enjoy reading 'Serving Victoria', although it would be more of a 'coffee table' book, which I would pick up and browse occasionally, rather than read in few sittings like a novel.<br /><br />I take on board your comment about expecting too much from one family of human beings, however, I do feel that, as history is only too keen to show us in highlighting previous monarchs decadent and extravagant lifestyles, that they receive copious amounts of cash from the public purse, ie. you and I, so in exchange for that freedom from monetary and lifestyle worries, yes, we have the right to expect a great deal from them!<br /><br />Anyway, rant aside (I actually am a Royalist, by the way!), thanks for sharing that excellent review.<br /><br />Take Care, YvonneYvonne @ Fiction Books Reviewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14821114534056290177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-43609646752809933712013-01-29T05:52:05.346+00:002013-01-29T05:52:05.346+00:00Hi Cath,
I think that I would enjoy reading '...Hi Cath,<br /><br />I think that I would enjoy reading 'Serving Victoria', although it would be more of a 'coffee table' book, which I would pick up and browse occasionally, rather than read in few sittings like a novel.<br /><br />I take on board your comment about expecting too much from one family of human beings, however, I do feel that, as history is only too keen to show us in highlighting previous monarchs decadent and extravagant lifestyles, that they receive copious amounts of cash from the public purse, ie. you and I, so in exchange for that freedom from monetary and lifestyle worries, yes, we have the right to expect a great deal from them!<br /><br />Anyway, rant aside (I actually am a Royalist, by the way!), thanks for sharing that excellent review.<br /><br />Take Care, YvonneYvonne @ Fiction Books Reviewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14821114534056290177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-91554648733479323572013-01-29T05:51:30.937+00:002013-01-29T05:51:30.937+00:00Hi Cath,
I think that I would enjoy reading '...Hi Cath,<br /><br />I think that I would enjoy reading 'Serving Victoria', although it would be more of a 'coffee table' book, which I would pick up and browse occasionally, rather than read in few sittings like a novel.<br /><br />I take on board your comment about expecting too much from one family of human beings, however, I do feel that, as history is only too keen to show us in highlighting previous monarchs decadent and extravagant lifestyles, that they receive copious amounts of cash from the public purse, ie. you and I, so in exchange for that freedom from monetary and lifestyle worries, yes, we have the right to expect a great deal from them!<br /><br />Anyway, rant aside (I actually am a Royalist, by the way!), thanks for sharing that excellent review.<br /><br />Take Care, YvonneYvonne @ Fiction Books Reviewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14821114534056290177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-29782471908972902382013-01-28T10:07:59.246+00:002013-01-28T10:07:59.246+00:00Pat: That Eleanor Roosevelt book sounded so good.....Pat: That Eleanor Roosevelt book sounded so good... I'm happy to take the blame for it. LOL. <br /><br />Geranium Cat: The Victoria book is well worth a look.<br /><br />I don't think I would have heard Rama serialised on the radio. I may possibly have read it in my twenties from the library but am inclined to think I didn't, that it just reminds me of a sci fi short story as I've read so many of those. <br /><br />As I said on FB I have the first Banks book on the way. You're getting to be dangerous for my tbr pile. LOL.<br /><br />Elaine: Thanks for the link. I did glance at your review but as I was still halfway through the book I didn't read all of it. Will pop over and read it properly in a moment.<br /><br />Peggy Ann: I think anyone would enjoy the book on Victoria, it's so interesting and very readable.<br />Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371069000185280668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-4433942832527312262013-01-27T23:38:06.086+00:002013-01-27T23:38:06.086+00:00I would really enjoy the book on Victoria! I hope ...I would really enjoy the book on Victoria! I hope we get that documentary here in the states!Peggy Annhttp://peggyannspost.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-63938264639806768042013-01-24T13:13:45.125+00:002013-01-24T13:13:45.125+00:00Loved the book on Victoria. Here are my thoughts
...Loved the book on Victoria. Here are my thoughts<br /><br />http://randomjottings.typepad.com/random_jottings_of_an_ope/2013/01/serving-victoria-kate-hubbard.htmlElainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17739410242766153431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-57944412917153804352013-01-24T13:07:28.574+00:002013-01-24T13:07:28.574+00:00I need to read the Victoria book sometime, it soun...I need to read the Victoria book sometime, it sounds very absorbing. I have a feeling that Rama might have been serialised on the radio at some point - though I might be imagining that, it might explain why it seemed familiar? 'Cos it does to me too, but I'm pretty sure I haven't read it. Have you read Iain M. Banks's Culture novels? Some of his wonderful AI ships are very Rama-like, especially in my favourite, Excession - but their names are more fun, because they name themselves.GeraniumCathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03010199887691558717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-75966150588063436372013-01-24T12:21:45.291+00:002013-01-24T12:21:45.291+00:00wow... it should snow more often eh? you got two b...wow... it should snow more often eh? you got two books read and I am still on the Roosevelt book! coming up on the last 100 pages though.<br /><br />I can blame you for my reading this book and London citizens..you should have been a teacher! DesLilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02582481597658080464noreply@blogger.com