trishb

trishb

I love reading (of course), skiing (CO is great for that), swimming, scraping (I can't believe I admitted to that), cooking (Food network is wonderful) and playing with my 3 boys (one husband and 2 kids). I lived in Italy for 3 years, near Venice and I loved it all, the food, the wine, the traveling, the art -so I love reading books set in...more »
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  • Nonna

    Nonna says

    How are you Trish? Reading anything wonderful?

    posted 10 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Nonna

    Nonna says

    Thank you for the suggestions. I put both on my wish list. Carol

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

    uplandpoet says

    hey, i posted your reading choices on DW

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

    Nonna says

    Trish,
    I visited Venice, Pisa, Florence, Sorrento, Orvieto, Amalfi Coast, Pompeii and Rome. It was the best trip of my life! I loved everything about Italy, all the food, the people, all the Historical Buildings & Sites, the Churches, the Gelato etc... I never worried about what I ate because we walked so much and we burned it off.
    What I would love to know from you, Can you recommend any books that you have read and loved about Italy? Fiction and Nonfiction. It doesn't matter. I read everything! Let's keep in touch, Carol

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

    Nonna says

    I read your profile about Italy and brought back wonderful memories of my visit 2 years ago. I loved it so much....I pray I re-visit it again someday soon. Did you bring back luscious recipes?
    Just finished Eat, Pray, Love. You might be interested in reading her time in Italy. It was a great book.
    Ciao, Carol

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

    bibliomaniac says

    Sounds like a wonderful place to live. Have a great week. :)

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

    Alicia says

    Announcing EBC's new read: SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES by Ray Bradbury. I hope you will join us in reading & discussing! Happy October!

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

    bibliomaniac says

    Where in Italy did you live? And yes, the crazy drivers are unlike any other in the world.

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

    bibliomaniac says

    Hi trishb

    I noticed your post about 3 books on an island...have you read "Lamb" by Christopher Moore. Pretty funny book. I have read all of his and enjoy his strange sense of humor.

    Reading your profile I noticed you lived near Venice. I have close friend in Padua (30 minutes from Venice). We have been there several times and I am in love with it. Love the country, the people, the food, everything. I just finished Eat, Pray, Love...the first part is about the author traveling in Italy. I could relate and found it to be a great read. Check it out.

    ~TIna

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

    Alicia says

    Sorry!! This is oneof those mindless tasks where I'm just clicking & daydreaming. Thanks! =-0

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

    Alicia says

    Eclectic Bookclub is voting on this month's reading! Please come vote!

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

    zawadi says

    Good luck with school. Thanks for the note. Peace. ~z

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

    zawadi says

    Hi,
    It’s been too long. We want to hear from you. Please share with us in Diversity Beyond the Page at Diversity Works. Peace. ~z

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

    Dubabroad says

    Completely agree with you about the first sentence of Pride and Prejudice. Just joined today. definitely a new obsession.

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

    AliB says

    Trish - yes, I finally opened your link - i fear a new addiction coming! thanks for the suggestion. I have several of your wish list books. Will have to lend. Reading some of the notes below "The Ruins" is that book we talked abt and I wanted you to read and then tell me if it's too gory for me. hee hee.

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

    Clasyl says

    Thanks for your note. I'm glad you enjoyed the recommendations. I hope to hear from you if you ever get to read any of them... As for my favorite towns in Italy, I really lobe life in small medieval towns like Barga in Northern Tuscany but I also really enjoyed visiting Positano, Sorrento (the whole Amalfi Coast) and Capri. I've been to Venice a few times and always in different seasons. I loved it under the white carpet of snow, under water, in full sun. It's always a very intense place to visit. Do you know where you're going to move to in Germany ? There are some beautiful areas there too...

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

    colorado says

    Hi trishb
    I also live in Colorado (Colorado Springs) and have had a lot of fun on this site...and I have found several really good books
    since you have read some Stephen King books...you may like the latest book I have been recommending to people
    it is by Scott Smith and is titled "The Ruins"..actually King recommended it in a magazine I read
    take care

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

    Clasyl says

    Hello Trish, I enjoyed reading your profile and looking at your shelf. We seem to have similar tastes. I would like to recommend a few books set in Italy: Daniel Silva is one of my favorite author. He has a main character named Gabriel Allon that is an art restorer in Venice and also a spy. Check the book Prince of Fire.
    Also, Alice Steinbach wrote Without Reservations and Educting Alice which were different but very interesting. On a lighter side, try The food of Love by Anthony Capella. Happy Reading, Claire

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

    Alicia says

    Hi Trish, Thanks for letting me know you're enjoying Book of Air...I'll be looking forward to your review! Happy reading!

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

    bulphan says

    If you're on the lookout for books featuring Italy, you might want to check out "And Then You Die" by Michael Dibdin.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )


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