tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3020849054403226268.post4230763794837458212..comments2024-02-25T19:19:39.854+11:00Comments on I prefer reading: Cats, cake, Pym, Kipling & bookish decisionslynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04509400868331534237noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3020849054403226268.post-3930354689042376862016-03-09T07:56:09.536+11:002016-03-09T07:56:09.536+11:00You're welcome, Erika, I'm glad you enjoye...You're welcome, Erika, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I wish the rest of the series was available but it seems the Christie was just pulled from the archive for the anniversary.lynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04509400868331534237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3020849054403226268.post-68597392434675534722016-03-09T07:19:49.593+11:002016-03-09T07:19:49.593+11:00I'm late to this, but thank you for posting th...I'm late to this, but thank you for posting the links to the Agatha Christie program! I enjoyed it more than I can say. If you come across any other good radio programs, let me know--they disappear so quickly on the BBC that I almost never notice in time. You've also introduced me to so many great narrators for audio books.Erikahttp://www.tsundokureader.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3020849054403226268.post-40373254423320483822016-01-31T14:34:03.809+11:002016-01-31T14:34:03.809+11:00Thank you. Gaudy Night is a bit of an acquired tas...Thank you. Gaudy Night is a bit of an acquired taste. I've always loved it but I know lots of people who love Sayers who can't stand it. There are so many great British mystery novelists, I have no hope of keeping up with them all. Probably why I find myself rereading old favourites - too many choices.lynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04509400868331534237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3020849054403226268.post-14922205370795370052016-01-31T02:43:40.579+11:002016-01-31T02:43:40.579+11:00Lovely post! I reread Barbara Pym regularly, but I...Lovely post! I reread Barbara Pym regularly, but I'll try to resist the teacup. I remember suffering through Gaudy Night--it was just too long and slow-paced for me, probably due to some character flaw. But I loved Sayers' Murder Must Advertise. I am constantly pestering my public library here in Florida to order British mysteries, and sometimes they buy a few of my suggestions, including Simon Brett, G.M. Malliet, Suzanne A. Hill and Ian Rankin. I also read British history. A friend said that he is surprised that I own a sedan since I am into Tudors.Debra Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11965389586922168167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3020849054403226268.post-37422993429043445622016-01-15T16:35:43.217+11:002016-01-15T16:35:43.217+11:00Funnily enough, rambly posts like this usually get...Funnily enough, rambly posts like this usually get a lot more hits than review posts! Of course, cat posts are more popular than book reviews too. Maybe I should rename the blog I Prefer Cats & Rambling? The way I'm dithering & rereading lately, I'm more likely to write a ramble than a proper review anyway. I seem to be more prone to rereading in summer when it's often too hot to do anything else. I have a weakness for books set in Scotland too & MOAL looks very tempting.lynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04509400868331534237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3020849054403226268.post-31613157307025921662016-01-15T15:43:40.393+11:002016-01-15T15:43:40.393+11:00I love these general update posts. It's alway...I love these general update posts. It's always so nice to see what you're up to and I always come away with good recommendations for both books and other reading - really looking forward to the Guardian article on <i>Gaudy Night</i>. And I adore and am deeply tempted by the cover of <i>Murder of a Lady</i>, though I have absolutely no interest in crime/mystery novels. But my weakness for books set in Scotland might overwhelm that disinterest...Claire (The Captive Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07430380065718826213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3020849054403226268.post-38759596084397403442016-01-15T07:44:25.596+11:002016-01-15T07:44:25.596+11:00Yes, there are lots of very similar castles & ...Yes, there are lots of very similar castles & this one's probably generic as it was from a tourism poster but it still looks gorgeous. Zucchini cake is very good & there are so many different recipes. A good way to use up the glut.lynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04509400868331534237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3020849054403226268.post-36717370412736660522016-01-15T07:21:15.298+11:002016-01-15T07:21:15.298+11:00I love the cover of Murder of a Lady, I must add t...I love the cover of Murder of a Lady, I must add that one to my collection. Mind you that is a typical Scottish baronial style castle, they're very common around here. I love beetroot cake but have never tried courgette/zucchini cake.Katrinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18138715309807238198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3020849054403226268.post-5560964907367065602016-01-14T18:41:53.882+11:002016-01-14T18:41:53.882+11:00Thanks Rose. The zucchini chips look interesting, ...Thanks Rose. The zucchini chips look interesting, I may give them a go!lynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04509400868331534237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3020849054403226268.post-20784257224476654872016-01-14T18:00:22.499+11:002016-01-14T18:00:22.499+11:00What a lovely "This and That" post Lyn. ...What a lovely "This and That" post Lyn. How about some zucchini chips to help use up those zucchinis? They might be just the thing with a glass of wine one summer evening. http://www.tablefortwoblog.com/zucchini-chips/Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14751315680374413649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3020849054403226268.post-79443223239948438422016-01-14T14:48:00.285+11:002016-01-14T14:48:00.285+11:00The Kipling story is probably available online for...The Kipling story is probably available online for free but I had this volume so it's a good excuse to get it off the shelf. The cake went down very well for morning tea at work so I'm sure I'll be making it again before summer is over. It's a lovely day today after a cool change but yesterday was a horrible 42C. I can't wait for autumn & winter.lynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04509400868331534237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3020849054403226268.post-69195878762630415842016-01-14T14:46:01.785+11:002016-01-14T14:46:01.785+11:00I was impressed too! I don't need any more mug...I was impressed too! I don't need any more mugs but I couldn't resist this one.lynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04509400868331534237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3020849054403226268.post-90913730273006874632016-01-14T14:40:30.057+11:002016-01-14T14:40:30.057+11:00I was just looking at the four Kipling books that ...I was just looking at the four Kipling books that I have on the TBR shelves, and thinking that I need to read more of him soon. I have two volumes of short stories, but neither has The Gardener. (I will not make that an excuse to buy more...)<br /><br />Your cake does look delicious! And I love pictures of comfy cats. I am having to fight my two for the warm covers, now that it has turned cold. They get quite disgusted when I have to turn them out, to make room for me.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17782561487396697870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3020849054403226268.post-60242670606599616902016-01-14T13:57:45.008+11:002016-01-14T13:57:45.008+11:00I am not into merchandising, but I am impressed th...I am not into merchandising, but I am impressed that there is a Barbara Pym mug. She seems to be too much of a niche market for merchandising. I thought it was more a JK Rowling/Harry Potter thing. Ednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3020849054403226268.post-48673705122102612822016-01-14T13:46:12.766+11:002016-01-14T13:46:12.766+11:00It would be lovely to be able to read 8 books at a...It would be lovely to be able to read 8 books at a time. I might have a hope of getting through my tbr at that rate! I love making porridge with almond milk. I make my own which works out quite a bit cheaper. Phoebe is always comfy, she knows how to organize her life so she's always in the cosiest spot.lynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04509400868331534237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3020849054403226268.post-68997203193392080872016-01-14T06:16:47.618+11:002016-01-14T06:16:47.618+11:00Aha! You have the same problem that a lot of us d...Aha! You have the same problem that a lot of us do: we can't read fast enough. I think I'd like to be like a spider, with each arm holding a book and with all those eyes, I'm sure I could read eight books at a time!<br />Phoebe looks sweet and comfy on your bed.<br />Your cake looks delicious (and I like the plate it's on). It reminds me that I have an opened box of almond milk that I should use in a cake or some cookies before it expires.joan.kylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17015342608992682333noreply@blogger.com