tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1203893324932668537.post2087102895475348033..comments2023-12-19T13:11:31.497-06:00Comments on TBR 313: New books, and a book lostLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17782561487396697870noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1203893324932668537.post-39911078731539653092016-07-26T06:16:23.012-05:002016-07-26T06:16:23.012-05:00My apartment complex has not been good about packa...My apartment complex has not been good about packages, one book package was left sitting in their mail room for a month. I was so sure the Durrell book would turn up in the end!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17782561487396697870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1203893324932668537.post-62914708135060131232016-07-25T20:45:50.607-05:002016-07-25T20:45:50.607-05:00Sherwood Ring sounds delightful--I know I would lo...Sherwood Ring sounds delightful--I know I would love it! Fortunately, I haven't lost too many books in the mail, but it is so frustrating when it does happen, especially for something that's hard to find.JaneGShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11094501834387622997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1203893324932668537.post-85045150257205417832016-07-22T06:29:52.916-05:002016-07-22T06:29:52.916-05:00I thought of you when I saw the title of Con's...I thought of you when I saw the title of Con's post, since you're the only people I know who have read the Chernow biography of AHam. (I'm still not over your getting to see it.)Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17782561487396697870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1203893324932668537.post-47994205766369821052016-07-22T06:27:38.626-05:002016-07-22T06:27:38.626-05:00I think this is the beginning of a beautiful frien...I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship...<br /><br />I have regretted that as well - and ended up buying new copies!<br /><br />I haven't tried Lawrence Durrell yet - I understand his books are *very* different. I have such a clear picture of him in my mind, from his brother's books.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17782561487396697870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1203893324932668537.post-87986647297779461472016-07-22T06:23:43.384-05:002016-07-22T06:23:43.384-05:00Oh yes, the only books that will go to the library...Oh yes, the only books that will go to the library sale instead of the boxes are the ones that aren't worth keeping (re-reading), or the TBR books that I'm finally admitting will never BE read. I've purged a lot of books lately, so I think most of them will be going into the boxes :)Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17782561487396697870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1203893324932668537.post-85486351670653074082016-07-22T06:22:02.216-05:002016-07-22T06:22:02.216-05:00I haven't seen a list of all of March Cost'...I haven't seen a list of all of March Cost's books, but when I was checking on-line for this one, I saw a couple of intriguing titles.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17782561487396697870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1203893324932668537.post-80582255501828662032016-07-22T06:20:16.310-05:002016-07-22T06:20:16.310-05:00I've seen The Perilous Gard mentioned as well ...I've seen The Perilous Gard mentioned as well (and not just by Jenny below :) I never came across her books in the library though.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17782561487396697870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1203893324932668537.post-8210846815697930652016-07-21T19:14:40.473-05:002016-07-21T19:14:40.473-05:00I woefully report that despite very much wanting t...I woefully report that despite very much wanting to like Elizabeth Marie Pope's books, I never really have. Her other book is notable for being impossible for my old roommate and me to remember the title of, such that we have had at least four conversations on subways cars trying to remember its name. (Confessions, I had to google it again just now. The Perilous Gard!)Jenny @ Reading the Endhttp://readingtheend.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1203893324932668537.post-87013244143112780802016-07-21T18:17:35.178-05:002016-07-21T18:17:35.178-05:00Round up the usual suspects! And take care which b...Round up the usual suspects! And take care which books you weed out, I've often regretted getting rid of books after a move. I hope all goes well.<br />I also loved the Gerald Durrell books and am just about to start on Lawrence Durrell.Katrinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18138715309807238198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1203893324932668537.post-7373429645454503102016-07-21T15:10:20.949-05:002016-07-21T15:10:20.949-05:00I say keep all the books that make you happy...eve...I say keep all the books that make you happy...even if they're a pain to box up. And good luck with the move! :)Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1203893324932668537.post-87745013302635159742016-07-21T12:14:52.419-05:002016-07-21T12:14:52.419-05:00How nice to see a new post from you and how nice t...How nice to see a new post from you and how nice that you included a reference to my blog. <br /><br />I have been tempted by the March Cost book as well. Such a beautiful cover and the review makes it sound so appealing. I am sure I shall cave in and order it soon. Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07878149675832228998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1203893324932668537.post-49059355205145114292016-07-21T11:18:00.153-05:002016-07-21T11:18:00.153-05:00The Elizabeth Marie Pope book sounds interesting. ...The Elizabeth Marie Pope book sounds interesting. Her other book, The Perilous Gard, has been recommended to me before, but now I think I'll have to look out for The Sherwood Ring as well!Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618973352348296555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1203893324932668537.post-90982793009207694142016-07-21T06:33:31.405-05:002016-07-21T06:33:31.405-05:00I feel particularly susceptible to bookish temptat...I feel particularly susceptible to bookish temptations these days :)Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17782561487396697870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1203893324932668537.post-67462714342195771062016-07-21T06:30:53.353-05:002016-07-21T06:30:53.353-05:00I would love to see that series! I hope it will be...I would love to see that series! I hope it will be available for viewing in the US at some point.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17782561487396697870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1203893324932668537.post-51883003003564592112016-07-21T03:47:19.370-05:002016-07-21T03:47:19.370-05:00I am so pleased to see a March Cost book being add...I am so pleased to see a March Cost book being added to your library, and if Audrey has tempted you to order the second part of Martha's story she has done very well indeed. And it is a very small book ....Jane @ Beyond Eden Rockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14568410017337283636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1203893324932668537.post-79414915365718946412016-07-21T02:40:22.892-05:002016-07-21T02:40:22.892-05:00I recently read 'My Family and Other Animals&#...I recently read 'My Family and Other Animals' for the first time and immediately wanted to move to Corfu! I will have to look for the sequels. British TV has recently shown a series called 'The Durrells' based on the books, which was really enjoyable, so do look out for it.Michelle Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07499490029910905577noreply@blogger.com