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dineenbecky

dineenbecky

I've loved books my entire life and gravitate towards historical novels and memoirs though I really enjoy books that can make me laugh out loud too! If a book is well written and interesting I can read just about anything and I have no problem stopping in mid chapter if I don't like it. Books drawn from a writer's personal experience also... more »
  • Louisville, KY, USA
  • member since February 24 2007

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dineenbecky’s last login was Wednesday, June 17 2009.

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  • Fran

    Fran says

    Join the Vistas of KY & Appalachian Readers & Authors group as Gail Chandler discusses her book, "The Bluegrass Dream: A Wilderness Adventure of Early Settlers. Here is a brief synopsis of the plot:

    In the middle of a snow storm Jess and her Aunt delivered a stillborn that took the life of Uncle David's wife. Devastated by her Father's death in Kentucky Jess vowed to fulfill his dream of life in Kentucky. Dressed in her twin brother's clothes she tried to follow David to the Bluegrass. Weather, Digger and Hutch two Bluegrass long hunters she met, and Indians made her trip very difficult. She reached the Bluegrass on her own and with her neighbor's help she builds her cabin. Then she shared her secret with them. Digger and Hutch returned to the Bluegrass. Hutch found Jess is Jessica and their friction continued. Bandit and Outlaw, Jess' coons added pranks to her life. David and his party arrived, Jess takes in Lightfoot's runaway sister Fawn, then James and Katherine joined the village near Fort McClelland. Jess' life is filled with work, love, Indian raids, death, new life, accidents, nature's elements, and their camaraderie. Hutch and Jess were to be married when he returned from selling their furs in New Orleans. Illinois Indians captured Hutch an hour before the wedding. Jess with the help of Digger and Bill followed on the rivers to retrieve him.

    The book can be purchased online in both paperback and Kindle at amazon.com for $15.95.

    posted 9 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Fran

    Fran says

    Vistas Group read for March

    Scott P's debut novel, "An Innocent Client," is set in Northeast Tennessee where he lives. It was published by Penguin on November 4 and is available most everywhere. It's about a criminal defense lawyer who hates the profession and is trying to get out, but thinks he's finally stumbled across someone who might really be innocent. You can read the first chapter at www.scottprattfiction.com.

    This book can be purchased at Amazon.com. Here's the info.

    An Innocent Client by Scott Pratt (Paperback - Nov 4, 2008)
    Buy new: $7.99
    Link:
    http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw_2_12?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=an+innocent+client&sprefix=an+innocent+&sprefix=an+innocent+

    For Kindle lovers, it looks as though it is available in this form as well.

    posted 9 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Fran

    Fran says

    Just wanted to remind you that we will have Nash Black (our own Irene B and her husband) with us at the end of this month to discuss the latest Brewster County Novel entitled Sins of the Father: A Brewster County Novel.

    Here is the link for ordering it from Amazon:
    http://www.amazon.com/Sins-Fathers-Brewster-County-Novel/dp/1432707248/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1220201891&sr=1-1

    You can also get an autographed copy from Jerry Sampson's Antiques and Books on Main Street in Harrodsburg or by emailing him at jsampsonantiques@bellsouth.net. The cost, including shipping/ handling is $20 if you order through Jerry.

    I hope you will join us!

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Amit J

    Amit J says

    sorry by vikram seth

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Amit J

    Amit J says

    hi, thanks for writing. Have read shantaram, interesting read... will give you a nice overview of indian cultural kaleidoscope.. will also reccomend two lives by vikram chandra

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Amit J

    Amit J says

    hey there, saw your comment on shogun page, could you recommend something similar to Clavell series on medival China / Japan

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Fran

    Fran says

    Welcome to the Appalachian and Kentucky Authors Group! We are so glad to have you. I've noticed that you've read some books on KY and by some KY authors. That's great! You should post them to our group's shelf if you haven't already done so!

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • TheLibrarian

    TheLibrarian says

    Lots of good reading lately - Blood on the Table; I heard you Paint Houses; Shadow Divers; The Book Thief; Colter.....most would appeal to you I think. Esp. I Heard You Paint Houses - Jimmy Hoffa/Mafia stuff; a little repetitive in places, but that didn't bother me too much. What did you think of Lakota Way? I love Joseph Marshall. Just don't try to read too many of his books at once.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • TheLibrarian

    TheLibrarian says

    yes, my puppy has grown-up. She's actually two now. Your note is quite timely, I noticed that you'd sign-in this AM and I was going to drop you a note to ask how things were going.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • AlfredS

    AlfredS says

    Glad you enjoyed the Spellmans! I've been told that the sequel is even better! I'll let you know when I get to it!

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • booklady

    booklady says

    Hi! Glad you liked Spellman! I'm trying to restrain myself from buying the new one, trying to wait until it comes out in trade paperback. But I don't know if I have that kind of willpower!! I actually got the first one in hardback at B&N on the bargain table this past summer. Maybe I'll be lucky again, but I don't know if I can wait!!

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Alicia

    Alicia says

    Oh gawd, I miss Calvin & Hobbes!!! What a wonderful comic that was! Now you've piqued my interest about Little Bunny Foo-Foo, LOL!

    I'm so glad you were able to get away, even for such a short time. You needed it!

    Sending you lots of good thoughts & hugs...You're doing the best you can w/ your mom & that's all you, or anyone, can ask, my dear!!!

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Alicia

    Alicia says

    Hi Becky, I don't remember reading Little Rabit Foo-Foo, but I do remember singing/doing the hand actions w/ nursery schoolers many, many years ago. I'm not sure if it's the same one; it involves some violence w/ the rabbits bopping the chipmunks on the heads. LOL

    Oh, I hope your mom adjusts ASAP. My prayers, as you ever know, are w/ you.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Alicia

    Alicia says

    Hey Becky, I completely forgot to answer your last note about "Books I Hate". That's a really cool trick you did to personalize the book w/ your son! I've done that before w/ my classes & nieces & nephews. Kids love to be at the center of the universe, don't they?
    How's your mom? Are you coping OK? Sending you lots of good thoughts & hugs.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • pampe

    pampe says

    Hi, Becky. I found CURIOUS a cleverly conceived book but very predictable. Thanks for the tip.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Alicia

    Alicia says

    Oh, I know you're southern; I meant that an "inside" joke! =)

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Alicia

    Alicia says

    LOL OK, go NCState! I think Davidson also won & that's very close to me. As usual, we in the south dominate!!!

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Alicia

    Alicia says

    Hey!!! Nice of you to drop by; I always love it when you do! But..I have to ask, ummm, who's UofL??? (Sorry, I am woefully ignorant about sports.)

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • booklady

    booklady says

    I have to ask: Rooting for who? Are we talking basketball? If that's the case, I stopped rooting when UCONN lost! Baseball? My husband says I have to root for the Yankees!
    Let me know how you like The Spellman Files.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • booklady

    booklady says

    Hi! I'm only about halfway through The Spellman Files, but I can tell you it's great! Very funny and a quick read. I just have a lot going on right now and not getting much of a chance to read. But I would recommend it if you like a good laugh--or several good laughs!

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )


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