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| Sherries Farm |
Posted - Sep 01 2004 : 7:26:11 PM
Well, here is my recommendation for a good September book to read. Title: The Shop on Blossom Street by Debbie Macomber. Not a story of farming, but one of four women and how their lives are knit together through circumstances. Light, but heartfelt. I'm not halfway through it yet (I read a few chapters a night as my "nightcap" before shutting off the lights).
If you do get a chance to read it...how about a review of sorts?
Happy reading to all and to all a good night...
Sherrie
"When you care enough, you make it yourself."
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| LakesideQltr |
Posted - Sep 12 2004 : 08:34:11 AM
I just got to the library Friday afternoon and one of the books I picked up was The Secret Life of Bees since so many of you have mentioned it...this is the second time I've checked it out having gotten it once for my teen daughter. (she got into something way more stimulating and never read but a chapter or two at the time). I also picked up a several novels, a compilation of interviews with 28 of America's most noted Women Writers, and a quilting book. I'm trying to pace myself as I tend to like thrillers/suspense/intrigue best and I find if I read those first from a collection I've brought home from the library then the more serene, profound novels don't "pull" me much. I LOVE the idea of a book club - tried to participate in one at a coffee shop near my commuter station when I worked in Chicago but the first book they selected was Confederacy of Dunces and I was just disgusted! I'm making a list (I don't DO lists normally - most often lost before used) of books/authors to investigate based on the influences mentioned by the women writers in the interviews I'm reading. I was often priviledged in school to be in advanced English/Lit classes and thus now I find that because I was on a sort of accelerated recommended reading itinerary I missed alot of the standard classics. Am finding a desire to absorb some of those now with my last of four kids in High School. (she's participating in Academic Decathalon and suggested reading is the Tragedies of Shakespeare, which I'm just realizing I never read. <sighs>)
-Sheila
Life is what happens while you're making other plans - John Lennon |
| Kim |
Posted - Sep 11 2004 : 4:05:56 PM
I agree Connie. I am up for it!
By the way, those of you who wanted to know the author of "Sleep Away,The Girls of Summer and the Camps They Love" it's by Laurie Susan Kahn. I broke down and bought it today. I wil lsnuggle down and check it out tonight.
farmgirl@heart
Longaberger Lover and all things antique |
| connio |
Posted - Sep 11 2004 : 12:17:26 PM
Good afternoon to all. I would love for us to start a FarmGirls' Book/Reading Group this month before all of the holiday rush starts in the Autumn and Winter. There are sooooooooo many good books out there, but perhaps we could select 3 titles, vote on them and then read #1 of course. We would also have to decide on a timeframe for each title. If we wanted to make things easier, we could then proceed to read #'s 2 and 3 which would probably get us to the end of the year if we decided to skip December.
I think that it is a wonderful idea to pass books along but having worked as a librarian for 30 years, I would encourage everyone to also check out the public library for needed books if money is tight. No one in our society should ever have to give up reading due to a lack of money.
Will look forward to receiving your responses and great ideas.
cozycottage |
| n/a |
Posted - Sep 11 2004 : 08:40:53 AM
Sarah, The Tipping Point is in the mail, sent it book rate, so not sure when it will arrive. It was less than 2 bucks for the mailer and postage so I am not looking for any reimbursement. Let me know when it arrives. |
| sleepless reader |
Posted - Sep 10 2004 : 10:24:16 PM
I read Slipping Christmas too. It was good for some laughs. I agree, read it early in November!
Sharon |
| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Sep 10 2004 : 9:35:03 PM
I LOVED Skipping Christmas....would recomend that one too!
Jenny in Utah
Bloom where you are planted! |
| Sherries Farm |
Posted - Sep 10 2004 : 7:19:59 PM
Ok...I placed The Notebook and The Wedding on hold through the county library. Of course, as my luck has it...The Wedding arrived today. I plan to send it back and wait for The Notebook...have to stay in order ya know.
Still working on The Shop on Blossom Street. I really need DH to build me a book stand so I can read and knit at the same time. LOL I do plan on finishing the book by the end of this weekend.
Another book for suggestion, Skipping Christmas by John Grisham. Short, light hearted read. For those of you that haven't read it...a great book to pickup the first of November. Will brighten your holidays.
Sherrie
"When you care enough, you make it yourself."
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| Kim |
Posted - Sep 10 2004 : 3:35:44 PM
I agree, I have enough books that I have purchased or received as gift to keep me reading until the end of time, but I can't help myself. There are too many great reads out there. Must be my English Teacher mother's influence on me.
farmgirl@heart
Longaberger Lover and all things antique |
| cecelia |
Posted - Sep 10 2004 : 12:33:54 PM
Ive just picked up 2 books from the library, one is "The Shop on Blossom Street" and the other "Lark Rise to Candleford" the latter was mentioned in an article in "Time" magazine, which had an article a couple of weeks back about living to 100 and beyond. I have to live that long because there are so many books I haven't gotten to yet!
The latter books was recommended by a 100+ yr. old lady, who is reading it...it is about living in the early 19th century. The "Tipping Point" sounds interesting, I'll put that on my list...so many books, so little time....
Cecelia
ce's farm |
| sleepless reader |
Posted - Sep 10 2004 : 06:26:50 AM
Eileen,
I'll take you up on your copy of "The Tipping Point"...if it is still available. Please post me off line and let me know how I can repay for postage. It sounds similar in theme to "Pay It Forward".
I love the idea of sharing books this way, and I'm inspired to go through the bookshelves and see what I have to share with the rest of the farmgirl(and boy) readers!
thanks,
Sharon
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| Kim |
Posted - Sep 10 2004 : 05:05:12 AM
I'll have to look for it at our library. It sounds good.
farmgirl@heart
Longaberger Lover and all things antique |
| n/a |
Posted - Sep 09 2004 : 4:06:35 PM
The Tipping Point - How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference. It is an intellectual adventure story written with an infectious enthusiasm for the power and joy of new ideas. Most of all, it is a road map to change, with a profoundly hopeful message - that one imaginative person applying a well-placed lever can move the world. (Hmmmm, sounds like MJ to me, smile) |
| Kim |
Posted - Sep 09 2004 : 3:46:39 PM
How romantic! Reading to each other all these years. That is beautiful. What is "The Tipping Point" about?
I am currently reading "Secret Life of Bees" and I am really enjoying it. "The Sweet Breathing of Plants" sounds interesting. Who is the author?
farmgirl@heart
Longaberger Lover and all things antique |
| Eileen |
Posted - Sep 09 2004 : 1:11:13 PM
I also love to read and have an extensive library. I get most of my books at yard sales, the goodwill or other thrift stores. It is amazing what wonderful books are out there for a song. I read the "Secret life of Bees" on recommendation from a friend who was returning it to the library and who knew we were starting our own adventures in bee keeping this year. What a wonderful read. I also read and own the tipping point if anyone is interrested in my copy I would be happy to send it on.
A farmgirl/boy book club would be a blast! Count me in.
I am currently reading "The Sweet Breathing of Plants" a compilation of writings by women on the green world. Edited by Linda Hogan and Brenda Peterson. It is just right for those short bursts of rest that I need between tasks. My lawn swing, a glass of cool water, and a good book. Read where I can hear the wildlife all around me.
My husband and I have been reading for 1 hour out loud to each other every night before bed now for 33 years. We had no TV while we raised our kids and only got a computer monitor to use in conjunction with a VCR after they were all in high school. Reading to each other has always been a favorite pastime. While one of us reads the rest of us can be working on hand crafts or art projects.
The most recent series Rodney and I read out loud was The Celtic Crusades series by Stephen R. Lawhead beginning with "The Iron Lance"
The first series we read outloud together shortly after our marriage was the Hobbit and " The Lord of the Rings" trilogy. We were both college students at the time and both were required to read these books. It started a tradition in our home.
Eileen
songbird |
| cecelia |
Posted - Sep 09 2004 : 12:11:10 PM
Oh, I was just going to ask Dave about swapping books...but I see you're already sending out "The Tipping Point".
I have LOTS of books I've finished with...perhaps we could swap some...what kind of books do you like to read?
Cecelia
ce's farm |
| n/a |
Posted - Sep 07 2004 : 5:45:01 PM
Hi Sarah, should be able to mail out "The Tipping Point" this Saturday, and will send it to you at MJF address... |
| Kim |
Posted - Sep 07 2004 : 4:37:51 PM
ooh, I love Beatrix Potter! I saw her residence in England. I was in heaven. I am reading "The Secret Life of Bees" right now. I just stated it yesterday and I am on chapter 4 already. I would love to try a title every month or 2 and have a discussion. I am also willing to pass books along.
farmgirl@heart
Longaberger Lover and all things antique |
| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Sep 04 2004 : 4:43:24 PM
I never saw the movie of "The Notebook"..but heard it was really good. I keep meaning to read "The Wedding" too, just havn't got to it yet.
I loved "The Notebook"...great read...Jeannie described it really well.
I have shared it with 2 friends here in town, and it just came back yesterday...so it is ready to share if anyone wants it.
Jenny in Utah
Bloom where you are planted! |
| sourjayne |
Posted - Sep 04 2004 : 4:02:29 PM
I'd love to compensate you for the Tipping Point. Send it to me at the farm. 1000 Wild Iris Lane, Moscow, ID 83843
Sarah (sourjayne)
No artificial sweeteners added. |
| connio |
Posted - Sep 04 2004 : 3:53:59 PM
Hi think that the Farm Girl Book Club is a great idea. I just brought the new Herman Wouk book home from the library where I work. I would like to encourage everyone to check out the mystery author Susan Wittig Albert. She has a new Beatrix Potter title coming out this month. It starts when her fiance died, and she bought a farm and began teaching herself to farm.
cozycottage |
| jpbluesky |
Posted - Sep 04 2004 : 10:12:34 AM
Hi to all fellow readers! I also read The Notebook and saw the movie. It is a good story about commitment and love and romance that lasts a lifetime. The sequel is called "The Wedding" and is also a great book dealing with the same subjects, only told through the eyes of The Notebook's main character's son-in-law.
I would recommend both - easy to read, but not too sweet and with great messages.
jpbluesky
Love those big blue skies and wide open spaces. |
| Sherries Farm |
Posted - Sep 04 2004 : 09:18:36 AM
I have to say this topic is going well. I love the idea of passing on books (esp. paperbacks, cheap to send if sent by book rate via usps). Though, I am sad to say I obtain most all of my books from our county library...only purchasing books of reference type (i.e., knitting, cooking, farming, etc.).
A Farmgirls Book Club would be wonderful. Are we talking about setting up one title a month for all to read and then discuss? Or just sharing? I may end up buying a few books then.
How was The Notebook, Jenny? Wasn't there a movie based on the book that recently came out?
Happy reading to all...
Sherrie
"When you care enough, you make it yourself."
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| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Sep 03 2004 : 9:56:22 PM
Interesting idea....we could pass on books after reading them to share them with anyone interested. I have a copy of "The Notebook" that I would gladly pass on too!
Jenny in Utah
Bloom where you are planted! |
| n/a |
Posted - Sep 03 2004 : 3:09:12 PM
I recently bought "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell per MJF recommendation. It was a good read, and when done, I listed it on the classifieds at work, but no one was interested in buying it. I am offering it to you Farmgirl's (no charge). If anyone is interested, let me know and you can have it for the price of shipping and postage, whatever that might be, you could round robin it if you like. I don't need to have it back. |
| MeadowLark |
Posted - Sep 03 2004 : 05:46:03 AM
Thanks so much Kim for the bas blue link! I sent off for my cataloge. I agree that a farm girl book club is a great idea! We all seem to be serious bookworms.
Time Flies |
