tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3020849054403226268.post6083618133093187521..comments2024-02-25T19:19:39.854+11:00Comments on I prefer reading: My Reading Weeklynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04509400868331534237noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3020849054403226268.post-1832468742612958532011-01-17T03:24:16.580+11:002011-01-17T03:24:16.580+11:00Loving my Kindle which is in addition to a Sony e ...Loving my Kindle which is in addition to a Sony e reader so I am a confirmed fan, but interestingly there are some books I wouldn't want to read on it and those of Penelope Fitzgerald's are a case in point...for some books it just feels an intrinsic part of the process to have the book in your hand.<br />I've been looking at my PF shelf this afternoon and wondering which to read next, each has so many merits and I still have Innocence unread.<br />I'm relieved to hear the rain is not so serious in your area Lyn, it's so bizarre isn't it and for a country often so desperate for water too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3020849054403226268.post-56732670864817217162011-01-16T13:09:55.080+11:002011-01-16T13:09:55.080+11:00The rain may have stopped but there are now many t...The rain may have stopped but there are now many towns in Victoria (my state) flooded or threatened. They seem very well prepared though, the very heavy rain last week was predicted, so hopefully the damage will be less than feared. The worst thing is that many of these towns were flooded only a few months ago so people are just feeling exhausted & fed up. Annie, I'm still listening to Father Brown. I'll finish listening to this collection but I'm not sure I want to read any more. Darlene, I enjoyed your review of The Bookshop. Fitzgerald couldn't write a sentimental character, especially a child, if she tried! Sherry, I hope your restlessness is cured soon. I think The Bookshop got me over a hurdle &, now that I'm used to being back at work, I'll get back to normal reading habits. Jo, I'm sure the e-reader will get regular mentions here. I have so many good books on it.lynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04509400868331534237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3020849054403226268.post-24320345161397963332011-01-16T10:09:37.996+11:002011-01-16T10:09:37.996+11:00Reading restlessness...
that's what I have lat...Reading restlessness...<br />that's what I have lately!<br />sherryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3020849054403226268.post-38004681601985892322011-01-16T01:25:36.958+11:002011-01-16T01:25:36.958+11:00My heart goes out to everyone touched by the flood...My heart goes out to everyone touched by the floodwaters, how devastating. <br /><br />I finished The Bookshop recently and really enjoy it, Christine was my favourite character. There's a child who speaks her mind! See you over at Cornflowers...Darlenehttp://www.rosesoveracottagedoor.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3020849054403226268.post-52737359513792961072011-01-15T23:04:47.497+11:002011-01-15T23:04:47.497+11:00The Bookshop has certainly sparked my interest. It...The Bookshop has certainly sparked my interest. It is now on my wish list, and I will look forward to reading the reviews from you all. <br /><br />Glad to hear that the rain is not as forceful in your part of Australia. My thoughts go out to all those affected. <br /><br />Do keep us updated about your ereader. I am very tempted by one at the moment.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3020849054403226268.post-74240564831186711722011-01-15T20:19:19.268+11:002011-01-15T20:19:19.268+11:00I have been promising myself regularly over the pa...I have been promising myself regularly over the past few years that this would be the year I would re-read Penelope Fitzgerald. Perhaps this time I might actually keep that promise. 'The Bookshop' would be a good place to start.<br /><br />My PhD supervisor was always encouraging me to read Father Brown and I have a complete collection. But, I never manage to get past the first story and so each time I pick it up I go over old ground. Listening seems like a good idea, it would push me forward perhaps just enough to get going properly.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16966461711132186974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3020849054403226268.post-74122623455628235692011-01-15T15:17:14.214+11:002011-01-15T15:17:14.214+11:00I read about the Bookshop myself and am so very ke...I read about the Bookshop myself and am so very keen to get my hands on it. It sounds wonderful.Mysticahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10941269615559681014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3020849054403226268.post-16913213564459045942011-01-15T14:49:33.470+11:002011-01-15T14:49:33.470+11:00Yes, I couldn't imagine holding the tongue mys...Yes, I couldn't imagine holding the tongue myself but what a wonderful scene. I'm past the halfway mark now so hope to finish reading this afternoon.lynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04509400868331534237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3020849054403226268.post-86014171277712306842011-01-15T14:07:36.064+11:002011-01-15T14:07:36.064+11:00Starting The Bookshop too! Have only read the firs...Starting The Bookshop too! Have only read the first 25 pages or so, but greatly enjoying it so far. Loved the bit with Mr. Raven and the horse.Audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14912114716426828436noreply@blogger.com