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| mellaisbella |
Posted - Feb 23 2008 : 04:20:11 AM
I would really love to join a book club and have tried to start one with my friends and neighbours, but no go! So I thought maybe my farmgirl friends would be interested.
Soooooo, is anyone interested? We could make one day of the week when we "meet" and discuss our book and then when we are done, someone else could pick a book. Anyway....I would LOVE LOVE LOVE it if this could happen.
Thanks,MEL
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| chessie |
Posted - Apr 12 2008 : 6:44:34 PM
back to answering the questions...
#3. I am verbose, which is wordy in the extreme, and Anne is not verbose just poetical in her descriptions
I look forward to the rest of your answers to the questions about anne o'green gables
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| mellaisbella |
Posted - Apr 08 2008 : 05:31:18 AM
WOW!!!! thanks Linda for writing out all of those questions. Awesome!! I will have to think of them and get back to you all. Thanks again.
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| yarnmamma |
Posted - Apr 07 2008 : 4:56:50 PM
I have to admit that reading this book and getting to know Anne has helped me to enjoy and appreciate things around me in my life. It's like a spiritual experience change of view.
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farmgirl #71 Linda in PA |
| yarnmamma |
Posted - Apr 07 2008 : 4:55:06 PM
I can only think of the Mitford series books that seemed so real that I became emotionally attached to the characters and the events made me cry or laugh and really "there with them". I don't remember chills or thrills from a book, but hearing Celine Dion did give me a high one time because of the beauty of her voice.
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farmgirl #71 Linda in PA |
| chessie |
Posted - Apr 07 2008 : 11:34:31 AM
#2. I love tennyson, wordsworth and shakespeare. when I read them i feel elevated. Like music, some poetry moves me, Not all. I am especially moved by the Psalms - God's poetry. Cheers, karen
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| yarnmamma |
Posted - Apr 07 2008 : 11:27:04 AM
question 1. yes, Karen, I thought so too....it was romantic and a longer word which she liked big words.
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farmgirl #71 Linda in PA |
| chessie |
Posted - Apr 07 2008 : 07:14:58 AM
well,1. i think Anne is trying to make a plain (to her) name seem more romantic by spelling it with an "e". If she could have found a way to spell ann this way c*o*r*d*e*l*i*a she would have been happiest.
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| yarnmamma |
Posted - Apr 07 2008 : 04:54:57 AM
Hi All,
This is what is in the back of my hard copy book Anne of Green Gables
"Questions don't have to provide answers. Questions can springboard into new thoughts, ideas, and interpretations of our favorite books."
1. Why do you think Anne spells her name with an "e"? Why is this important to her?
2. Anne describes poetry as giving her a tingly feeling. Have you ever had that kind of reaction to a book or a poem? Why do you think it happened?
3. Anne's fascination with language is apparent in the way she describes things around her. How does this quality compare to the way you speak and look at things around you?
4. Compare Anne's sense of wonder and excitement as she enters into her new adventures with that of othere characters you have read about. Have you ever experienced a similar sense of wonder and excitement?
5. Anne believes that her red hair makes her ugly when, in fact, it is what makes her unique. What makes you unique? Is it a quality you like or dislike about yourself?
6. When Anne and Mrs. Lynde first meet, Mrs. Lynde tells her, "They didn't pick you for your looks, that's sure and certain." Anne calls her a "rude, impolite, unfeeling woman!" Do you think Anne was right to speak her mind?
7. Anne tells Marilla of her desire to find a "kindred spirit to whom I can confide my inmost soul." What does she mean by "kindred spirit"? Who is your kindred spirit?
8. How is Anne like Marilla?
9. In what ways would Anne and Marilla be different if the story took place today? How has the role of women in society changes since Anne of Green Gables was written?
10. We are told one night that Anne's life was about to be touched by sorrow. Did you guess what was going to happen?
11. Anne's decision to be friends with Gilbert Blythe is a turniing point in her life. Why does she make this decision? Have you ever had a similar experience?
12 At the end of the book, Anne is thinking about what the future will bring. What do you think will happen to Anne?
13. Anne is an optimist. She always sees the positive side of things. Did her cheerful outlook on life alter your own perceptions?
14. Does Anne's positive attitude come from innocence or optimism?
15. How does Anne differ from other heroines you have read about who are orphaned and have to make their own way?
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"NEVER underestimate the power of a woman."
farmgirl #71 Linda in PA |
| mellaisbella |
Posted - Apr 07 2008 : 04:39:26 AM
Linda, that would be nice of you to type out the uestions. Thanks, I'm sure it would help!
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| yarnmamma |
Posted - Apr 07 2008 : 04:33:23 AM
I just bought Anne of Avonlea from Amazon.com used books. It is a child's library book with pictures. I like to see some pics when reading, it helps with the 'picturing" in my head....LOL
It cost me $4 including shipping. :-)
I also saw a list of questions, topics of discussion in the back of Anne of Green Gables...
shall I type them here for discussion? We haven't done much talking about it so far.
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farmgirl #71 Linda in PA |
| chessie |
Posted - Apr 04 2008 : 09:31:10 AM
Melanie, thank you for the souvenier! I have emailed you my address. And I have added the two books to my official Anne list. Whoo-hoo, Karen
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| mellaisbella |
Posted - Apr 04 2008 : 09:21:49 AM
Karen....Madame president here (LOL!!!) I am enjoying a beautiful sunny day here on Anne's Island!!
There are two more books in the series RAinbow Valley and Rilla of Ingleside.
I was thinking the other day....if you would all like to send me your mailing addresses, I would love to get you all a real genuine,PEI, Anne of Green Gables bookmark. so e-mail me privately if you like and I'll get them out to you.
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| chessie |
Posted - Apr 04 2008 : 07:57:53 AM
see, i knew i needed that info. I was going by pub dates with the librarian! Thanks so much. Karen
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| Amie C. |
Posted - Apr 04 2008 : 05:41:10 AM
The order in which they were written isn't the same as the chronological order within the stories, so you don't want to go by the publication dates. If you want to read about Anne from start to finish, it would be:
1. Anne of Green Gables
2. Anne of Avonlea
3. Anne of the Island
4. Anne of Windy Poplars
5. Anne's House of Dreams
6. Anne of Ingleside
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| yarnmamma |
Posted - Apr 03 2008 : 6:36:31 PM
I'd like to see the order of the books about Anne too. I bought the first one hardback used on Amazon. A nice investment for a hard back in good shape. I paid about $8.00. I'd get the next book that way too.
I finished Anne of Green Gables....are we reading the next one in order?
I'm ready when you gals are! Just let us know what to read next.
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farmgirl #71 Linda in PA |
| chessie |
Posted - Apr 03 2008 : 11:18:13 AM
GOsh, It might be the sister! Truthfully, I have mixed a bunch of the independent stories (independent of "Anne", i mean) together and am in process of re-reading them all inorder to get all the wacky folks straight. Will let you know when I find her (or you let me know, if you find her first...)
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| Amie C. |
Posted - Apr 03 2008 : 09:58:13 AM
I haven't read The Blue Castle, or A Tangled Web (her other more adult novel) since I was a teenager. I didn't care for it then, because it wasn't about Anne, of course. I should give those two another try now that I'm an adult myself.
Karen,
Is this in The Blue Castle: there's a toss off mention of a woman who is too stubborn and old fashioned to take aspirin for her headache, so instead she spends a whole day "enduring the will of God" (or something like that) up in her room? I've always found that a really hilarious image. |
| chessie |
Posted - Apr 03 2008 : 09:18:07 AM
Amie, Great idea. I'd love to read Jane of Lantern hill.
For those who have already read lots LMM's books, and there are lots to read - LMM was prolific, does anyone want to tell their favorite book of Lucy's? I haven't read them all, but i have read most of them and my favorite is the BLUE CASTLE. ANyone else read this one? WHy is it my favorite? well, the plot is so charming and very very funny, (I don't want to give away the tale if you haven't read it) and the main character so likable. As a gardener, i have actually experienced something in my garden very much like the what happened to a rose bush in this story. The rose bush part of the book, although insignificant to the rest of the story, really made a lasting impression on me. Cheers, karen
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| Amie C. |
Posted - Apr 03 2008 : 05:32:24 AM
Hi. I never officially signed up for this, but I've been following the thread. I would like to suggest that at some point we read Jane of Lantern Hill (also by LMM). Jane is a real farmgirl! She moves to a house in the country and has to learn how to cook, garden, fix the roof, drive a wagon, etc. It's a sweet book. I would volunteer to come up with discussion questions, if that would be helpful. |
| chessie |
Posted - Apr 02 2008 : 2:38:19 PM
I have just finished Anne of Avonlea. and I am off to read Anne of the Island. Here's a question. What is the exact order of the Anne books and how many are there?
I'm reading audio books and Anne of the Island is the only one left of the series available from the Library. Will have to download audio for the rest...
Oh Madame Book CLub President, happily settled in beautiful PEI - May I have a list, the official list, of Anne books in chronological order? Thanks, karen
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| mellaisbella |
Posted - Apr 02 2008 : 06:06:54 AM
I am sooo glad that you all like Anne, how could we not like her?:)
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| chessie |
Posted - Apr 01 2008 : 06:37:40 AM
I'm finished, but am happy to wait for all to be finished too!
In the meanwhile, I reread L.M. Alcotts, "Little Women" and i think it might be of interest to all of you to consider reading this book at some point in this reading group. It is really fun to compare and contrast the two authors and their characters and stories. I really enjoyed reading both books so closely together.
Much love, karen
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| yarnmamma |
Posted - Apr 01 2008 : 05:37:41 AM
Hi Melanie, I am not through reading but I can finish in a couple days if the rest of the group is.
I am really enjoying it.
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farmgirl #71 Linda in PA |
| mellaisbella |
Posted - Apr 01 2008 : 05:31:26 AM
hello everyone......HAs everyone finsihed this awesome wonderful book? What did everyone think?
I'd love to read the next one and perhaps have a wee bit more structure or more questions....waht do y'all think?
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| mellaisbella |
Posted - Mar 18 2008 : 07:01:36 AM
I must admit that I usually read books rather fast, but I am savouring this one as I am enjoying it quite a bit. I am on chapter 10.
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