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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
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Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
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Posted - Mar 21 2023 : 11:12:06 AM
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![](http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/Snitz/Images/2023/03/100_2526.jpg?v 99399065) I WAS LOOKING AT SOME OF MY OLDER BOOKS AND DECIDED TO RE-READ 'the GRAPES OF WRATH. BY JOHN STEINBECK. I read it so long ago that I thought I might get more out of it on a second read. You know, years ago three small kids, ETC, I probably didn't give it my full attention. The book is pretty fragile , copyright 1939, don't recall where I got it from. It would be nice to be sitting on the porch and reading this, but not quiet yet.
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
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Posted - Mar 21 2023 : 11:50:24 AM
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I love old books too! I think a re-read of the Grapes of Wrath is a great idea because it is a story that never grows stale to read over and over. Such a classic too! I love your oldies book nook!!
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
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Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Mar 21 2023 : 1:27:20 PM
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I recognize lots of familiar books on your shelf. I have some of the same. I was just doing some spring cleaning today thinking I had better read some of the ones I have. My to be read pile or list is quite long! Grapes of Wrath is a great read and one of those classic keepers.
~Denise Sister #43~1/18/2007
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Dreamer42
True Blue Farmgirl
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April
Central
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Mar 21 2023 : 2:12:12 PM
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Oh, Nancy Jo, there is nothing more special than vintage books. We have a thrift in town who used to carry hundreds of them, sadly, they have none left, not sure if they were all bought out or what. I used to love to spend hours in there, reading each spine, gently going thru their pages, admiring them all. So beautiful. I only have a handful myself. Not yet read, but waiting to be! :-)
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
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Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
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Posted - Mar 22 2023 : 05:09:57 AM
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April, I do the same thing, always looking for old books at thrift stores and yard sales and church basement sales. Sometimes I find things in them, notes or old bookmarks.
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
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Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Mar 22 2023 : 12:51:01 PM
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It has probably been close to 20 years since I have read "Grapes of Wrath". I think I am due to re-read it as well. I also liked his book "Of Mice and Men". I still have a copy of that one and should get it out for a re-read. I do agree that with a re-read I may get more out of the story. I think with almost 20 years of growth I will have a different outlook on the stories and a better understanding.
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
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Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
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Posted - Mar 22 2023 : 6:40:05 PM
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Love the old books. Nancy Jo, I agree with you about finding things in the books you get. It’s like finding a hidden treasure! :)
Karen :)
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