tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post1428581062319572633..comments2024-03-28T15:09:24.652-04:00Comments on The Marmelade Gypsy: Working Through the BookstackJeaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-91701605368314198532020-04-03T06:00:34.814-04:002020-04-03T06:00:34.814-04:00Definitely, time to read. It looks like interestin...Definitely, time to read. It looks like interesting books. I might go for the Horowitz book which sounds like a good mystery, including the missing chapters of a book, no less. The Potter book looks like a real treat, so beautiful. <br />I have made a private challenge to read seven books from my own shelves during this crisis. I am already regretting, should maybe go for five. I seem to have only very thick books left!Lisbeth https://www.blogger.com/profile/00466904375353041610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-87327952117134121212020-03-31T18:01:53.676-04:002020-03-31T18:01:53.676-04:00Now this is what I call a great book selection :)
...Now this is what I call a great book selection :)<br /><br />All the best Jan Lowcarb team memberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961199165290289611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-8272350462607100622020-03-28T20:36:57.672-04:002020-03-28T20:36:57.672-04:00I seem to remember reading Beatrix Potter's Jo...I seem to remember reading Beatrix Potter's Journal as a child. The book you have is probably a precis as her original journal was written in code to stop her mother reading it. I remember descriptions of their holidays spent in the Lake District and my fury that she was not allowed to present her drawings of mushrooms to the Royal Society herself because she was a woman, they had to be taken in by her uncle. Sorry I can't describe the book more fully. It is a large book with small print and resides with my 91 year old father (Who lives in the Cotswolds!). We're all in lockdown, so I can't visit to check up on anythingSarah Headhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08975928642943693605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-8478503766073665232020-03-28T13:16:19.090-04:002020-03-28T13:16:19.090-04:00That's an interesting selection of books - I&#...That's an interesting selection of books - I'm getting into detective novels too, so long as they're not too gory. (I kind of like to just hear that someone was murdered rather than the details). As for Beatrix Potter, a couple of months ago we went to an exhibition about mushrooms and discovered some wonderful drawings of fungus she had done while young. A remarkable young woman, who certainly wasn't given much encouragement by her family. Perhaps it encouraged independence!!Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-34858188085246303802020-03-28T12:38:26.408-04:002020-03-28T12:38:26.408-04:00I have so many samples on my Kindle, I know I'...I have so many samples on my Kindle, I know I'll never get to them, but it makes me feel "safe" to know I won't run out of something to read. I used to do this with "real" books, too, and it became problematic when I started running out of places to put them! I read a few of Reichl's books (a long time ago) including the one you listed. I always enjoyed her style.Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04984171407726520584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-9875859643743106932020-03-28T10:21:26.385-04:002020-03-28T10:21:26.385-04:00I don’t have as many books around as I used to as ...I don’t have as many books around as I used to as I donated a bunch. I’m hoping I will have enough to read between what I own and library ebooks that become available as our library is likely closed for at least another month! I find I am reading less than usual these days. I got a lot of reading done on my bus rides to and from work. I didn’t realize how much it added up to! And now I am just finding it hard to concentrate on books. I think I need more light material. I just finished a great book but it was about the AIDS epidemic during the 80s in Chicago. It was fiction but so heavy given the topic! I tried to read a memoir about a person who immigrated from Mexico and had to abandon it as it was just too sad to read right now. Hopefully I find my groove soon! Lisa from Lisa's Yarnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05335500882510597919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-76522703300677862542020-03-28T09:28:32.532-04:002020-03-28T09:28:32.532-04:00It is enjoyable to mix up genres when reading. I l...It is enjoyable to mix up genres when reading. I like to read a little bit of everything too. The Potter journal looks adorable. I imagine you have seen the movie Miss Potter, but if you haven't, it is adorable!Miss Val's Creationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11200441034267532187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-47027513751047214302020-03-27T10:10:31.311-04:002020-03-27T10:10:31.311-04:00Books are such treasures! Wow, you do have a lot t...Books are such treasures! Wow, you do have a lot to choose from! The Beatrix Potter journal is incredible!! I stopped buying books when I got my first kindle about 10 years ago...I do miss books, but the kindle makes it so easy to always have your books with you...I have been reading constantly these past weeks, such a wonderful escape! <br />Jennathepaintedapron.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01956666284000629194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-26177493509970607532020-03-27T08:41:18.742-04:002020-03-27T08:41:18.742-04:00I am so sorry I am late to the book party, I have ...I am so sorry I am late to the book party, I have been weeding in the garden. Jeanie, the Beatrix Potter Journal steals my heart. Ella Mae loves Peter Rabbit, I bought her some paper Peter Rabbit napkins that she uses when she eats lunch! I always love reading your reviews on the books you have read.Pam Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06155700433773658812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-15317723041516934032020-03-27T02:33:38.161-04:002020-03-27T02:33:38.161-04:00Since I read in pretty much all genres - though so...Since I read in pretty much all genres - though some more than others, of course - my to-read list on Goodreads is incredibly long, and if I had physical copies of all the books waiting to be read on my Kindle, I could build a fort out of them. So I totally understand. ;)<br /><br />Anyway, I'm glad you mostly enjoyed the books you've been reading. I can see a lot of us managing to read much more than our goals this year, that's for sure.Victoria Ziglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11872256336482196922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-91499793916124233712020-03-27T02:06:12.124-04:002020-03-27T02:06:12.124-04:00I read mainly non-fiction books. I used to read my...I read mainly non-fiction books. I used to read mysteries but life is the greatest mystery of all, so I gradually gave them up.DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-4732466425999572802020-03-27T00:01:24.984-04:002020-03-27T00:01:24.984-04:00Love seeing all these amazing books! I buy so many...Love seeing all these amazing books! I buy so many books too, just can't stop, ha ha LOL! I especially love your Beatrix one---great find there! I LOVE BOOKS like that, they are so fun, and full of interesting things. There are some fairy ones like that, i got one for each granddaughter. Take care, stay healthy, keep posting my friend!BeachGypsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02200510017404641217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-34708016769097332122020-03-26T16:01:11.816-04:002020-03-26T16:01:11.816-04:00Magpie Murders sounds fun.
Stay safe. Stay healthy...Magpie Murders sounds fun.<br />Stay safe. Stay healthy.Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-57854470150822057712020-03-26T14:13:39.188-04:002020-03-26T14:13:39.188-04:00Hi Jeanie, I am late commenting. We have enjoyed ...Hi Jeanie, I am late commenting. We have enjoyed a couple of nice days and I have been in the garden.<br />All your books sound quite interesting. At the top of my reading list is always historical fiction, gardening books, especially old gardening books and books about nature in general. Although my stack is not near as large as yours, it is too large. Also, I have wonderful magazines I need to get through. <br />My books have been a great comfort throughout these difficult days, as I am certain yours have been as well. Continue to take care, my friend. Be well.Sandra at Maison De Jardinhttp://whereinspirationblooms.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-1114214645432026042020-03-26T14:12:01.977-04:002020-03-26T14:12:01.977-04:00That is a fascinating mix of books. The book about...That is a fascinating mix of books. The book about Edward VIII would have been something I would read, but not after your review though. It's disappointing when the title promises something and it doesn't deliver.Ancahttp://ancaslifestyle.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-60034845409626077542020-03-26T10:55:30.214-04:002020-03-26T10:55:30.214-04:00I love old books. They smell so nice. The paper is...I love old books. They smell so nice. The paper is specific and I just feel nice to be able to hold it in my hands.<br />I love thrillers the most.<br />Maybe I'll be able to catch up with books too... For now I'm making small progress with DIY :DOlkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01858736815771653979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-35166995170161785002020-03-26T10:54:36.923-04:002020-03-26T10:54:36.923-04:00I like your book reviews. I will not read the disa...I like your book reviews. I will not read the disappointed ones :)<br />Magpie Murders is intriguing me, and I always love the Tale of Peter Rabbit. I can imagine how enthusiasm the Twosome about this book.Evi Erlindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15013412353670682615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-50690515252271514492020-03-26T09:24:00.586-04:002020-03-26T09:24:00.586-04:00Hi Jeanie, what a nice collection of books! I thin...Hi Jeanie, what a nice collection of books! I think the British Royal Family were very keen to keep Edward VIII in obscurity, once he abdicated. There was an overall impression that he had deserted the British people and duty, a bit like how Prince Harry is currently being seen. So they wouldn't have been forthcoming about the later details of his life and probably didn't really want the 1937 book published. <br /><br />I chuckled at Bryant and May. It's a type of match for lighting fires. Sounds very interesting. <br /><br />Oh my what a delight for the eyes with the Beatrix Potter. She was such a talented water colourist. It was thanks to her that we have a National Trust and so much of the Lake District is preserved in its natural state. I loved her since a child where I had a Peter Rabbit plate and egg cup for boiled eggs and soldiers at my Nana's house.Jellybeans Angel https://www.blogger.com/profile/12917686896125686524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-54409470914971062272020-03-26T04:19:31.986-04:002020-03-26T04:19:31.986-04:00The detective stories would be my kind of book and...The detective stories would be my kind of book and the Beatrix Potter journal seem quite delightful.<br />Enjoy your reading Jeanie and I look forward to your reviews.Samihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06467163627586022816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-66467936212902484962020-03-26T00:16:06.514-04:002020-03-26T00:16:06.514-04:00A little note: I'm looking for the Potter boo...A little note: I'm looking for the Potter book on Amazon and there are several of her journals. Can you tell me the copyright of yours?<br /><br />JaneBlondie's Journalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988377413260331618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-72759008879446454372020-03-26T00:07:19.650-04:002020-03-26T00:07:19.650-04:00My jaw dropped when I read the word for us (you an...My jaw dropped when I read the word for us (you and I particularly), who have and buy more books than we can keep up with. Wow, I thought it was just me, and a very foolish me! And it's posts like this that make me start searching Amazon. I have Reichel's (sp?) first book and I'm still not finished! This one looks good, too. The Beatrix Potter looks fantastic. I have a little set from an antique store and my three year granddaughter absolutely loves when I read them to her. My daughter did Lucy's nursery in a Beatrix theme (I'm sure I got her started on it but she's the interior designer and it's gorgeous!). So...That's definitely on my list. One day I'll do a book post. And I'll be truthful and say, I'm not finished with all of them!😏<br /><br />Thanks for your sweet comment, Jeanie. We need to post more often these days and keep close. Be well and safe.<br /><br />Jane xBlondie's Journalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988377413260331618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-67324038606692596212020-03-25T23:55:21.015-04:002020-03-25T23:55:21.015-04:00i love ruth reichl's books, and her recipes ar...i love ruth reichl's books, and her recipes are always fab too!Sherry's Pickingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12115648682007275136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-27020876749648849732020-03-25T23:53:16.023-04:002020-03-25T23:53:16.023-04:00ooh yes i love beatrix potter! I am starting to g...ooh yes i love beatrix potter! I am starting to go a bit stir-crazy with cabin fever here but i guess we will eventually come out the other side only half mad:) Tsundoku has been one of my fave words for a long time. and my TBR pile just keeps on growing but now we have plenty of time to read... except i don't. i'm still procrastinating. have fun and keep reading cheers sherrySherry's Pickingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12115648682007275136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-31528322094301444662020-03-25T23:50:27.494-04:002020-03-25T23:50:27.494-04:00I have a stack of books to read too. Have fun and ...I have a stack of books to read too. Have fun and happy reading.Reginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06188723188448901080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-301027152116299102020-03-25T20:14:16.265-04:002020-03-25T20:14:16.265-04:00All those books sound like great reads, Jeanie. I...<br />All those books sound like great reads, Jeanie. I especially loved the Beatrix Potter treasure you showed. Such sweet drawings and a wonderful picture of the author.<br /><br />I fully identify with the need to weed out our collections of books. I am in the process right now. (Altho' I've taken a long break lately!) It's just so hard because I find the ones I"ve read and loved and am loathe to part with them and then the ones I've always meant to read and am also loathe to part with those! Such a dilemma. Trying to "downsize" for a bookworm is the worst!<br /><br />Stay safe and well, Jeanie. Naomihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10379773575012678754noreply@blogger.com