tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post6977598929370287012..comments2024-03-28T11:17:43.586+00:00Comments on Read-warbler: Catching up - two reviewsCathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06371069000185280668noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-33379533593946318722018-09-25T23:22:40.729+01:002018-09-25T23:22:40.729+01:00Tracy: Lots of short story collections do seem to ...Tracy: Lots of short story collections do seem to be exceedingly varied in the quality of the stories. I always think I'm lucky if I only dislike several. <br /><br />Yvonne: I wish we had some restored railway lines close to us, we have one, in Minehead, but I don't think they have books.<br /><br />I saw your post on Martin Edwards's new book, it looks very good indeed. <br /><br />I hope you enjoyed the birthday party. We were off to Swansea on Friday to take our grand-daughter to uni. That went very well but the journey back was horrendous with constant rain and spray. We were relieved to arrive home intact. <br /><br />Nan: I don't think I've read anything like Absent in the Spring either. How a book about thinking can be quite so rivetting I'm not sure. And so very well written.<br /><br /><br />Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371069000185280668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-78704236794617088162018-09-24T23:22:03.922+01:002018-09-24T23:22:03.922+01:00I read Absent in the Spring in 2001, and wrote abo...I read Absent in the Spring in 2001, and wrote about it in my little journal for 3 pages! I was so taken with it. Because then I was writing just for myself, I told much of the plot. I did say, "excellent, riveting, fascinating." 17 years ago this month, and I can still feel the feelings I had when I read it. What a book. I've never read anything like it. Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-44390216405237005602018-09-23T07:44:54.209+01:002018-09-23T07:44:54.209+01:00We have quite a collection of restored steam railw...We have quite a collection of restored steam railway lines around this area and when we visit, I must admit that I enjoy looking at all the vintage railway posters - some of them are actually worth quite a lot of money now! <br /><br />I must remember to keep a bag of read books in the back of the car when we go out, as the stations all seem to have used book shops as a way of raising funds and they are always on the lookout for donated books - I always have to stop and take a look of course, just to make sure I am not missing out on a great new find that I can't possibly live without reading!<br /><br />Since you introduced me to Martin Edwards books, I have seen them around on quite a few blogs and I really do want to try one or two, as I think he is an author very much like Agatha Christie, that I could become addicted to reading. <br /><br />I don't know how good your library is, but Martin has just published a new anthology of stories for Christmas - 'The Christmas Card Crime' and he has also just started work on a new series for 1930s detective, Jacob Flint. 'Gallows Court' is the title of the first book and the Blog Tour is now in full swing (my spot is Monday 23rd September).<br /><br />Terrible weather this weekend, although next week looks good. We are off to my Great Nephew's third birthday party in Swindon this afternoon - Enjoy your Sunday :)<br /><br />Yvonne<br />xxYvonne @ Fiction Books Reviewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14821114534056290177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-29234343146514922802018-09-21T13:25:55.535+01:002018-09-21T13:25:55.535+01:00I need to try more of the British Library short st...I need to try more of the British Library short story books. I only tried the book of Christmas stories (Silent Nights, I think) and most of those stories I only sort of liked. I also want to try one of Christie's Westmacott novels, but where to find the time with all the other books I own. Oh well, that hasn't stopped me yet.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-49313024144308125422018-09-20T09:56:10.811+01:002018-09-20T09:56:10.811+01:00Simon: Serpents in Eden was good but I know exactl...Simon: Serpents in Eden was good but I know exactly what you mean about short stories. I must be in the mood for them at the moment though as I've been reading three volumes at once! I hadn't tried AC's Westmacott novels before this either but will definitely be keeping an eye out for more.<br /><br />Pat: To be honest I've reached an age where if I'm not enjoying a book after about 50 pages, I give up. Life's too short for wasting time on books that aren't for me. <br /><br />Kay: These older, less well known AC books are not that easy to find. I got this one from AM but will do as you're doing for the rest and check the library. Suspect they have them somewhere in Devon and will have to reserve. I hope your library hasn't thrown them out... but if they have you'll have to force yourself to go to a secondhand bookstore. What a chore...<br /><br />Diane: The covers are lovely aren't they? I'm quite smitten with anything that features railway posters on the cover. <br /><br /><br /><br />Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371069000185280668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-46504205810655469842018-09-19T15:46:06.671+01:002018-09-19T15:46:06.671+01:00I love the beautiful covers and unique stories on ...I love the beautiful covers and unique stories on the British Crimes books. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on these 2 books.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-38160813283435336552018-09-19T15:15:52.640+01:002018-09-19T15:15:52.640+01:00I read Margaret's review of the Westmacott boo...I read Margaret's review of the Westmacott book too and I meant to hunt up all those books. Thanks for the reminder. Off to see if my library carries them. They may not. Sadly, a bunch of older books have been 'weeded' from the shelves and I have to look elsewhere - like at used bookstores. Of course, being 'forced' to visit used bookstores is quite a chore for me. Sigh. Ha!Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-554314457346012232018-09-19T12:12:17.845+01:002018-09-19T12:12:17.845+01:00So many books so little time! .. that's my exc...So many books so little time! .. that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it! I love that you seem to find so many books that you enjoy! DesLilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02582481597658080464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-63621081700323465552018-09-19T11:25:52.582+01:002018-09-19T11:25:52.582+01:00I have Serpents in Eden and haven't been drawn...I have Serpents in Eden and haven't been drawn to it, as I have to be in the right mood for short stories, but you've made it sound so wonderful! And I've never tried Christie's Westmacott novels - but, again, so tempting.Simon T - StuckinaBookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15199322354592885363noreply@blogger.com