tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post8997446597000943209..comments2024-03-28T11:17:43.586+00:00Comments on Read-warbler: Books for ChristmasCathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06371069000185280668noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-9197132110980643432014-01-02T23:25:51.685+00:002014-01-02T23:25:51.685+00:00Nan: Thanks for the warning, I'll bear it in m...Nan: Thanks for the warning, I'll bear it in mind when I get around to The Worst Hard Time.<br /><br />I too was recommended to read the HV books first. And like you the only one I've read is Strong Poison... I loved it too and now own several more to read this year.<br /><br />Penny: I like to make things easier for my family. And I think there are worse things than buying new books. :-)<br /><br />I read The Song of Hiawatha at school when I was 10 or so. I expect it will come nack to me, other books I read at that age and have reread in the last few year did.<br /><br />Thank you so much, and the same to you too. I'm so pleased my book posts lead you to new books. Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371069000185280668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-84274557114451619812013-12-30T15:05:16.561+00:002013-12-30T15:05:16.561+00:00Books "do it" for me as well, Cath, and ...Books "do it" for me as well, Cath, and my Amazon wishlist just got a bit shorter this year with my own gifts of books. I couldn't be happier that to get a new stack to read and I think it makes gift buying easier for my family. Our sons-in-law both have lists as well, and prefer gifts from Amazon, so, there it is. <br /><br />The Song of Hiawatha is a favorite here and from comments I see it is popular among several others as well. It will all come back to you as you read it. <br /><br />I wanted to wish you a happy and healthy New Year, Cath. I enjoy your posts and you lead me to many books I might not otherwise read. Penny O'Neillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14665025558373015362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-33056993915361338822013-12-29T21:14:12.186+00:002013-12-29T21:14:12.186+00:00Tom read The Worst Hard Time and found it terribly...Tom read The Worst Hard Time and found it terribly hard to read. Great book, just sad.<br />As for DLS, because I wanted to read the ones with Harriet V in order, I looked it up:<br />Strong Poison<br />Have His Carcase<br />Gaudy Night<br />Busman's Honeymoon.<br />I loved SP. And I love Hiawatha.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-7185744037290255762013-12-29T10:56:59.366+00:002013-12-29T10:56:59.366+00:00Pat: Nooo, nooo... can't be doing with *spaces...Pat: Nooo, nooo... can't be doing with *spaces* on the bookshelves. Whatever next??? LOL<br /><br />Geranium: Well. I'm probably going to be what the Americans call 'conflicted' when I read Neil Oliver's book because my grandfather was a Scot from Aberdeen. So whose side am I supposed to be on? Oh dear...<br /><br />Margaret: I'm not sure how I came to miss it as I know we saw and enjoyed his series on the Vikings.<br /><br />Most people cite Gaudy Night as the absolute best in the series so I'm looking forward to reading it.<br /><br />I thought Wildwood might be that kind of book so thanks for confirming it.<br /><br />Yes, we did Hiawatha at school too, but my memories are sketchy.<br /><br />Kelly: I'm pretty excited about the postal challenge too. I used to be into penpals in a big way and overseas post was part of my life. It's a shame that since the advent of email I no longer do that much. I would be happy to exchange postcards with you as part of the challenge. :-)<br /><br />Pam: Same here re: Hiawatha. In fact this year I quite fancy reading several books concerning Native Americans. It's a subject I've always enjoyed.<br />Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371069000185280668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-15313028532474193652013-12-29T06:10:45.386+00:002013-12-29T06:10:45.386+00:00I would love to reread the Song of Hiawatha. It ha...I would love to reread the Song of Hiawatha. It has been years since I even thought about it much less read it. Thanks for the reminder. Looks like a lovely collection. I'll look forward to hearing about them during the following year. PxxTravellin Penguin- Pamhttp://travellinpenguin.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-8631242172698514842013-12-28T17:24:00.349+00:002013-12-28T17:24:00.349+00:00I have been concentrating on the Postal Reading ch...I have been concentrating on the Postal Reading challenge with my gift card buying. I think I have it mostly taken care of between those I have bought and those on my TBR. I am pretty excited about that challenge. :) I only actually got one book for Christmas. The fact that I have a crazy list on my blog is because of gift cards and money...Kailanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136262232046813471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-67666180651882837282013-12-28T17:15:29.238+00:002013-12-28T17:15:29.238+00:00You did really well - my family very rarely buy me...You did really well - my family very rarely buy me books!<br /><br />I've also got Neil Oliver's book - I think we did watch it, I'm a fan too.<br /><br />I've been wanting to re-read Gaudy Night - it would be more like reading it for the first time as I read it when I was at school! So I'm looking forward to your review.<br /><br />Wildwood was one I read with my local book group - parts are fantastic, but it's really better I think to read it slowly, a bit at a time rather than all in one go, as it were.<br /><br />You had some good reading ahead! (I think I've got Hiawatha on the shelves somewhere - I remember we performed this at school - I was just in the choir and liked it more than I thought I would.)Margaret @ BooksPleasehttp://www.booksplease.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-72800131169236375242013-12-28T14:18:39.855+00:002013-12-28T14:18:39.855+00:00Just remember, as you work your way through Scotla...Just remember, as you work your way through Scotland's brutal, bloody and confusing history, the English are Always Wrong...<br /><br />Well, that's what they taught us at school :-)GeraniumCathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03010199887691558717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-16752158037824653832013-12-28T14:15:21.327+00:002013-12-28T14:15:21.327+00:00ah yes! Books for Christmas! lol.. Fill up those s...ah yes! Books for Christmas! lol.. Fill up those spaces on the shelves lol..love you sis! Glad Christmas was a good one!!!DesLilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02582481597658080464noreply@blogger.com