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AvidReader

AvidReader

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Like everyone else on this site, I love to read. My favourite genre is historical fiction, but I also enjoy fantasy, thrillers, mysteries, classic literature, and some chick and kid lit. In addition to my love of reading, I also love to buy books. As a result, with a few exceptions, all of the books on my virtual bookshelves can be found on... more »
  • Ottawa, Canada
  • member since December 20, 2006

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  • Tracey

    Tracey says

    Hi Melissa. We have had snow but it hasn't been too disruptive where we are. The first lot happened on a Saturday night so cleared enough for Monday morning. The second lot cleared pretty quickly the next morning. It was pretty cold here yesterday - minus 2 degrees was the high - cold or us! We had such a mild December and January, we didn't think we would see snow this winter. My poor eldest was poorly when the first lot hit but we still managed to get her out for 15 minutes to build a snowman. He was a great snowman which we could see from the kitchen window. Looked out after dinner and it was knocked over! A fox had knocked it over to get the carrot! The ice is not fun for driving or walking! You guys must be much more prepared for the snow then we are!

    Do you know I'm not enjoying Elizabeth I as much as I thought I would. I am finding it a slog like Memoirs of Cleopatra. I am wondering if the reason I have found both books a slog is because I don't have much prior knowledge of either ladies. I think she writes with such depth.

    Tracey

    posted yesterday. ( send a note )
  • Kate

    Kate says

    Oh my goodness! The music soundtrack, the companion book, and the dvd all arrived today in the post! The companion book is stunning and highly recommended. I loved the inclusion of old photos of the time period, and the names of the real "Cora Crawley". I have already ordered the book about her.

    I will be sure and let you know when I'm finished the the second series.

    posted 2 days ago. ( send a note )
  • winterslights

    winterslights says

    oooo, Melissa, I hope I didn't spoil it!! Forget my message until you read it.

    posted 4 days ago. ( send a note )
  • winterslights

    winterslights says

    Melissa, I just finished Dark Enqiry and that's quite an ending. I do feel sad for Lady Julia and Brisbane over the loss of the baby, but I am confused about a paragraph on or near page 373, which begins with "For the first time since the accident, I slipped into a deep and undrugged sleep." Was she dreaming about the lost baby and coming to terms with the fact that she would never have children? Or is there something deeper that I missed. I did read that paragraph 3 or 4 times, and I wondered about it.

    posted 5 days ago. ( send a note )
  • Sabina E

    Sabina E says

    Hi Melissa,

    I've finished the William Marshal book and overall I really liked it. It certainly is a very worthwhile read; it took me a while to get through because it was incredibly dense - every sentence was packed with information, no vague supposition, no flights of fancy, I'd say the author really knows his stuff. In many ways I think this is how a historian should seek to write. This is all about facts, and the picture perhaps doesn't greatly resemble the one we have of William as he is portayed in novels. In fact, I have the distinct impression that Crouch doesn't like him, he certainly doesn't idolize him or romanticize his life. Overall I think it's still a fairly balanced account and it's definitely very detailed - you wouldn't think so at just 220 or so pages. Well, that's my impression. There is another biography at bookdepository, by Catherine Armstrong; I might have a look at that at some point.

    Crouch mentions the Duby book as well, but doesn't like it either - what was it that you didn't like about it?

    posted 6 days ago. ( send a note )
  • wendy w

    wendy w says

    Thank you, I didn't notice that I had an invitation pending. I accepted so where do I find the group?

    posted 6 days ago. ( send a note )
  • Kate

    Kate says

    Oh my! Downton Abbey has become a nail bitter! I knew when John Bates said something about "the late X" can't remember his horrid wife's name at the moment she was already dead. Thank goodness she is! now the question is who killed her? I can't see O'Brien, John or Anna doing it. Perhaps Sir Richard although I don't think that is likely. I did remember that she was sleeping around so perhaps Mr. Unknown?

    And Matthew! at the end when he thought he felt...I knew he could feel his legs. Oh I agree, Mary should not marry Sir. Richard now. Oh why can't it by Sunday??

    I don't believe that it was Patrick Crawley but Peter Gordon. Edith has been in love with Patrick since the first episode and I do believe she thought it was Patrick and I don't see him coming back. Although everything in the show I think will or will not happen is never correct.

    I got an email today saying season two has shipped so hopefully be the end of the week. When it comes I'm having a marathon as well. I can't stand waiting for Sunday any longer. My nails can't take it!

    posted 6 days ago. ( send a note )
  • Kate

    Kate says

    You will be the first to know! It should arrive sometime next week.

    posted 9 days ago. ( send a note )
  • Kate

    Kate says

    Thank you so much for the invite! Good to know about the tracking of books read. I'll change that and add a couple more that I have read that are not historical fiction reads.

    I did! Not only did I purchase the soundtrack, I also bought the companion book too!

    posted 9 days ago. ( send a note )
  • Sabina E

    Sabina E says

    I completely forgot about A Fine Balance; yes, later in March will be fine!

    I remember you talking about the Duby book, so I stayed well clear of that one. I'm hoping David Crouch's book will be better, and I'm fairly confident as this is one of the sources Elizabeth Chadwick used for her William Marshal books and she recommends it. I'll let you know when I've made some progress.

    posted 10 days ago. ( send a note )
  • Kate

    Kate says

    I had no idea there was one! I am off to order it right now.

    posted 10 days ago. ( send a note )
  • Kate

    Kate says

    I was extremely displeased with the announcement she would be Lady Grantham's mother. There is a possibility that I may be wrong and she will excel in the part. However, I am still at a loss why the creators chose Shirley MacLaine.

    posted 11 days ago. ( send a note )
  • Kate

    Kate says

    I agree with you when it comes to Mary and Matthew. Oh why can't it be Sunday already!

    I have taken the quiz twice and each time I am Violet. This makes me happy indeed!

    posted 11 days ago. ( send a note )
  • Kate

    Kate says

    So did I! Thank goodness Daisy didn't say a word to William. That would have been too cruel. Sunday can not come soon enough! I have the second season coming hopefully next week. Someone really needs to dispose John Bates' wife. I think there are a lot standing in line to do the job!

    Thank you for the follow request. I see a lot of books that will be going on my TBR shelf.

    posted 11 days ago. ( send a note )
  • Sabina E

    Sabina E says

    In terms of enjoyment I'm still thinking 3 stars, but considering the historical setting I can't just file it under "indifferent", so I go with 3.5 stars as well. I agree, he hasn't become any more likeable throughout the book (Arthur), but I'm going to read the other two now. Perhaps we could suggested Pendragon's Banner as a follow-up read in a couple of months if there is sufficient interest?

    posted 2 weeks ago. ( send a note )
  • Isabelle S

    Isabelle S says

    She loves your recommendations. "Has your friend suggested any more books for me?" She just finished the third book in The Maze Runner series and has two of her teachers reading it. I'll pass this suggestion on!

    posted 2 weeks ago. ( send a note )
  • Jerseygirl / Mrs. Constance (Oodles) Oxford-Whapdoodle, B.C., D.C.

    Jerseygirl / Mrs. Constance (Oodles) Oxford-Whapdoodle, B.C., D.C. says

    Thanks for the tip...I just entered. I hardly ever use my GMail anymore so it took me awhile to sign in but I got it now. I put my "grubej" email on the site because I'll see anything that comes to that. Is that ok?

    posted 2 weeks ago. ( send a note )
  • Andrew

    Andrew says

    Hi Melissa, thought it was just a typing mistake. Love being in and driving through the Highlands. As soon as cross the border into Scotland feel myself relax and become content. Wonder if got some Scottish blood in me! North Wales has the same effect on me - Lllewellyn and Snowdonia Country. May be why I love the Welsh Princes Trilogy series so much - can imagine him there. Definitely know there is welsh blood in there.

    posted 2 weeks ago. ( send a note )
  • Nicki m

    Nicki m says

    Thank you for the recommendation, it is on my TBR. I reread Mariana trying to find clues from Iain. This might sound crazy, I wonder why the author made Iain a smoker.

    posted 2 weeks ago. ( send a note )
  • Andrew

    Andrew says

    Wow Melissa,
    What an amazing coincidence!
    If you ever get to Thurso have to go a few more miles and head to Dunnet Bay for a walk along the beach. :)

    posted 2 weeks ago. ( send a note )

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