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Reading Room:  JUST FINISHED"BEFORE GREEN GABLES"  |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9093 Posts |
 Posted - Jul 03 2008 : 12:32:30 PM
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Can't say enough about this book. It was such a good read. I just want everyone to read it.So well written and such a nice story.
NANCY JO
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
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electricdunce
True Blue Farmgirl
2544 Posts
Karin
Belmont
ME
USA
2544 Posts |
Posted - Jul 03 2008 : 3:34:19 PM
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That is good information to know. I have always loved all the other books. I remember reading all of her Emily books too, Emily of New Moon is the only title i remember, but I always remember my tiny mother taking me to this big used bookstore in a barn every summer and i would always hunt for the L.M.Montgomery books. Nothing is nicer than having a great new book, unless it is rereading an old favorite. I have boxes and boxes of my books, and more boxes of my mother's out in the barn. I guess I have my private used book barn....
Karin
Farmgirl Sister #153
"Give me shelter from the storm" - Bob Dylan
http://moodranch.blogspot.com
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Marcy
True Blue Farmgirl
2701 Posts
Marcy
Tiverton
Rhode Island
USA
2701 Posts |
Posted - Jul 03 2008 : 3:40:36 PM
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I love all of L.M. Montgomery's books. They are classic, timeless and wonderful.
Farmgirl #170
It's never too late to be what you might have been.
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. |
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shepherdgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1008 Posts
Tracy
California
USA
1008 Posts |
Posted - Jul 03 2008 : 5:03:41 PM
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I just picked up three of the Anne books recently. "Anne of Windy Poplars" "Anne's House of Dreams" and "Anne of Ingleside" I've only ever read the first "Anne" book, but these are pretty good-- at least what I've read so far. Though, is it just me, or is it a little hard to follow these books in some places? I guess it's just that people spoke differently in the time these books were written. Or else I'm a total dunce!
Hey! Did you ladies know that they are working on the MOVIE that goes with the new "Anne" book? The cast is all chosen. I'm not sure if they've started filming just yet, but you can go on Sullivan Entertainment's website and find out. I can't wait to see it!!!
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. ~~ George Carlin |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9093 Posts |
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sweetproserpina
True Blue Farmgirl
535 Posts
meg
Vinemount
Ontario
Canada
535 Posts |
Posted - Jul 04 2008 : 06:40:55 AM
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Glad to know it's a good one. I've heard lots of good reviews. I was pretty nervous as I am a die-hard Anne-girl fan.
Tracy- good for you for reading more into the series! One of my favourites is her last one in the Anne series about her daughter- "Rilla of Ingleside". It takes place during World War One. Gosh, is it a roller coaster of emotions. It never fails to make me cry, and the ending always fills me silly romantic smiles.
"Isn't it splendid to think of all the things there are to find out about? It just makes me feel glad to be alive--it's such an interesting world."
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shepherdgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1008 Posts
Tracy
California
USA
1008 Posts |
Posted - Jul 06 2008 : 11:39:38 PM
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Our tiny little library just down the road has the whole "Anne" series I think. I also think I remember seeing "Rilla of Ingleside" on one of the shelves in the Juvinile section. I will have to get it when I'm done with "Anne's tales!"
Yes, I still read kids books. Isn't that silly?! But there is just something so sweet and innocent about how they are written. There is the "MYSTERY" of romance in the more "mature" teen books (like the Anne of Green Gables books). I DO like my adult Historicals, but some of those books are just plain trashy and I prefer NOT to read that kind of book. I guess that's why I like the OLDER romances (like Kathleen Woodiwiess, and some others). They leave more to the imagination than laying out all the sordid details that take place behind closed doors. I mean, come on -- I'm married (and have been for nearly 18yrs!). I KNOW what happens!! I don't need to READ about it!! (oh my, am I BLUSHING??? LOL!!!) uhummm.... Anyway.... I'll check out the other LMMG books. Thanks Meg!! ~~~ Tracy
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. ~~ George Carlin |
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sweetproserpina
True Blue Farmgirl
535 Posts
meg
Vinemount
Ontario
Canada
535 Posts |
Posted - Jul 07 2008 : 06:11:51 AM
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Tracy! I love reading kid's books too :) In fact, most of my favourite books are kid's books. (The Secret Garden, AOGG, The Primrose Way, Seven Daughters and Seven Sons..) I just read 'The Long Winter' by Laura Ingalls yesterday.. love it!
"Isn't it splendid to think of all the things there are to find out about? It just makes me feel glad to be alive--it's such an interesting world."
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shepherdgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1008 Posts
Tracy
California
USA
1008 Posts |
Posted - Jul 10 2008 : 9:57:05 PM
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Yeah! So I'm not the only "Little Girl at Heart" around here! I've read most of the Little House series as an adult and I STILL love the tv show! I have several of the Videos and DVD's. I also have ALL of the Anne of Green Gables movies, ALL of it's "spin off" Road to Avonlea (well, most of the episodes anyway!) and so many other sweet period movies (Little Woman too!!)
I've never heard of "The Primrose Way" or the "Seven Daughters" and "Seven Sons." What are they about and who are the authors?
Oh, and you know what else? I love those books that were written in the early 80's-- One of the authors was Meg Cameron. There were several books about young teenage "women" and the journey's that brought them to full womenhood. One was called "Wild Prairie Sky". That one was my favorite. it was about a girl who was kidnapped by indians and they "adopted" her. She fell in love with a young warrior in their Village named "Blue Quail" who was also WHITE, but had been captured when he was very young, adopted by the tibe and raised in their ways. There was also one about a girl during the Civil war, another that was traveling on a ship (Reckless Hearts-- I still have that one) and a couple others. I found them on Ebay and Amazon, but one book is sellng for over $60!!! The whole set (about 5 or 6 books) for nearly $300!!! Anyone else ever read any of those books?
PS Meg, did you really read The Long Winter in just ONE day?
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. ~~ George Carlin |
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sweetproserpina
True Blue Farmgirl
535 Posts
meg
Vinemount
Ontario
Canada
535 Posts |
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shepherdgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1008 Posts
Tracy
California
USA
1008 Posts |
Posted - Jul 15 2008 : 7:14:10 PM
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Thanks for the info Meg! I'll have to check them out!
I USED to be able to read an entire novel in just one day too, but I can't stay up that late anymore. One of drawbacks of getting older I guess. Also, there are waaaay too many chores needing my attention nowdays. I CAN read a good book in 2-3 days, but it usually means I emerge from the process to a REALLY messy house, weeds going crazy in the garden and critters knee deep in poop! (it's amazing how many "pebbles" come out of miniature sheep and goats!) ~~sigh~~ Anyway, I will look for those books. Thanks again! (and YES, I LOVE historicals of every kinds!) Hugs to you ~~ Tracy
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. ~~ George Carlin |
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NadKnitBlog
True Blue Farmgirl
72 Posts
Nadine
Nalbach
Saarland
Germany
72 Posts |
Posted - Jul 16 2008 : 11:43:21 AM
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Oh Tracy, I know!!!! I used to be the same- but as a teacher with (more or less pet) goats..... it feels like I haven't seen an adult book for quite a while. I resorted to audiobooks but it is not the same.
Nadine is Farmgirl Sister #262 (the only one in Europe so far!) and she blogs at http://nadsknittingblog.blogspot.com/ and knits on Ravelry as Nadknitblog and on Plurk she is NadKnitBlog too! |
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keeperofthehome
True Blue Farmgirl
154 Posts
Suzanne
Atlanta
Georgia
USA
154 Posts |
Posted - Jul 23 2008 : 2:44:58 PM
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Did L.M. Montgomery write the new Anne book?
I'm always afraid to read pre/sequels by other authors on my favorite books ever since I read Scarlett. It's just not the same.
Blessings!
~Farrah
www.homesteadblogger.com/keeperofthehome/
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4739 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
4739 Posts |
Posted - Aug 04 2008 : 06:07:40 AM
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Thank you Nancy for bringing this book to my attention. It was a superb read. I can't remember the last time a book touched me so much. I cried several times through it. The author did a superb job on researching L. M. Montgomery's "Anne" series. She did an excellent job of explaining to us Anne's background and what made her the strong individual she was by the time she got to Green Gables. I hope everyone takes time out to read this superb book.
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Sandra K. Licher
True Blue Farmgirl
1106 Posts
Sandra
Horseshoe Bend
Arkansas
1106 Posts |
Posted - Aug 04 2008 : 09:21:57 AM
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Oh you gals are right up my alley and thanks for all the wonderful recommendations! I am right now reading Laura Ingalls Wilder's FARM BOY....my daughter lent them to me and she and I both LOVE children's books and movies!
I want to read Before Green Gables too but I don't think it was written by L.M.Montgomery but Nancy who is the author?
I'm getting backlogged with my list so I guess I'll just have to place an order today....Tee Hee....so "bad and mad" about books!
Does anyone read more than one at a time? I'm terrible but try to only read one fiction, one non-fiction and then a magazine or 2 at the same time...right now I am reading Barbara Kingsolver's Animal, Vegeatble, Mineral (excellent if you haven't read it! About our "food-chain"), then Farm Boy by Laura Wilder, O magazine and Small Farm Journal. Thanks again everyone!
Sam in AR..... "It's a great life if you don't weaken!"
Farmgirl Sister #226 |
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4739 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
4739 Posts |
Posted - Aug 07 2008 : 07:07:15 AM
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Sandra, The author of "Before Green Gables" is Budge Wilson. I hope you get to read it again soon. I loved the Laura Ingalls Wilder series too!
Dawn in IL |
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msjocee
True Blue Farmgirl
129 Posts
Josie
Canyon Country
CA
USA
129 Posts |
Posted - Aug 14 2008 : 9:58:43 PM
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I read this because of all your posts! It was a first Anne book for me and I loved it!!
Mom to wild boys: Miah(10), and Jakie(6)
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sweetproserpina
True Blue Farmgirl
535 Posts
meg
Vinemount
Ontario
Canada
535 Posts |
Posted - Aug 15 2008 : 07:48:45 AM
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Oh Josie, I'm so glad you liked it - now you have to read the rest, the Anne books are so wonderful!
"Isn't it splendid to think of all the things there are to find out about? It just makes me feel glad to be alive--it's such an interesting world."
http://quaintandkeepinghouse.blogspot.com New Homekeeping Blog!
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bushelnpeck
True Blue Farmgirl
262 Posts
Debbie
Sparks
Nv
USA
262 Posts |
Posted - Aug 15 2008 : 10:14:17 AM
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I'm with Farrah, it's always been my way to not read pre/sequels,I have always been disappointed and it has ruined the original for me...I don't even want to see the movies made out of my favorite books,I like to keep my own thinks about how the characters look and how they are. I like to use my brain to picture it all...silly I guess...Debbie
Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul and sings the tune without the words and never stops at all
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msjocee
True Blue Farmgirl
129 Posts
Josie
Canyon Country
CA
USA
129 Posts |
Posted - Aug 15 2008 : 9:01:07 PM
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I have the "first" book to read now. It took the libary forever to get it
Mom to wild boys: Miah(10), and Jakie(6)
"Everything is Possible for They who believe." |
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Reading Room: JUST FINISHED"BEFORE GREEN GABLES" |
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JUST FINISHED"BEFORE GREEN GABLES"
