Nancy Northcott
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137 comments posted.
Re: Guardian (1:24am July 10, 2013):
Thanks to everyone who stopped by today. :-)
Re: Guardian (1:14am July 10, 2013):
Thank you, Callie!
Re: Guardian (1:14am July 10, 2013):
d, I hope people will think Stefan and Mel were perfect for a second chance. :-)
Re: Guardian (1:14am July 10, 2013):
Alyson, sometimes things work better the second time around, I think.
Re: Guardian (8:40pm July 9, 2013):
Janie, would you believe I've never seen McClintock? I'll have to check it out!
Re: Guardian (8:21pm July 9, 2013):
Denise, I do, too!
Re: Guardian (8:21pm July 9, 2013):
Michele, I haven't read Sand Castle. I'll have to check it out!
Re: Guardian (8:20pm July 9, 2013):
Marcia, that's what I think, too. Sometimes we don't get something right the
first time around. Even the second time, Stefan and Mel have to work at it a bit!
Re: Guardian (8:19pm July 9, 2013):
Yvonne, thank you!
Re: Guardian (8:19pm July 9, 2013):
Charlette, thanks!
Re: Guardian (8:19pm July 9, 2013):
Jolene, I like it when a second chance story leaves me feeling that way.
Re: Guardian (2:41pm July 9, 2013):
Ava, isn't it great how little ones offer us a fresh look at the world?
Re: Guardian (2:41pm July 9, 2013):
Ilona, I've been grateful for some second chances, too! And I so hear you on
the timing.
Re: Guardian (1:49pm July 9, 2013):
Thanks, Rachel! I thought Black Hills was fantastic, though the danger to the
animals was a bit wrenching.
Re: Guardian (1:48pm July 9, 2013):
Colleen, thanks! That's nice to hear. I think it's harder to trust someone who
has hurt you before than it is to get past old hurts from other sources. I think
that's why I like this kind of story so much.
Re: Guardian (1:47pm July 9, 2013):
Thank you, CECE! I loved Starman, too. It's sweet and a bit gentle for science
fiction, but it holds up well despite the outmoded tech.
Re: Guardian (1:46pm July 9, 2013):
Elaine, that's a good point. Even more than a new relationship, second chance
ones carry a thread of hope. The couple have to face not only their individual
baggage but their joint issues.
Re: Guardian (1:45pm July 9, 2013):
Pam, we got as far as renting Persuasion but didn't get it watched. It does
sound intriguing, though, and we plan to try it again.
Re: Guardian (1:44pm July 9, 2013):
Bonnie, I loved Starman. It's comparatively gentle for a science fiction film, but
maybe that's part of the appeal.
Re: Guardian (1:43pm July 9, 2013):
Thank you, Peggy, and I do see your dilemma. I'm sorry you were hurt but glad
to hear you're recovering. Morning isn't my most functional time, either, so I
can sympathize with no hitting on all cylinders first thing.
Re: Guardian (1:39pm July 9, 2013):
Vicki, sometimes I have trouble choosing a favorite. If one comes to mind later,
feel free to stop by and mention it.
Re: Guardian (1:39pm July 9, 2013):
Donna, I tremendously enjoyed When Harry Met Sally. I suspect that movie is
already a classic.
Re: Guardian (1:38pm July 9, 2013):
Debra, it's hard for me to think of answers to blog questions sometimes. If a
second chance story you particularly like springs to mind later, feel free to pop
in and share.
Re: Guardian (1:37pm July 9, 2013):
Laura, that's so nice to hear! Chance McCall and Jackson Rule are both on my
"must read" list. I'm kind of afraid to start them lest they grab me so hard that I
find myself reading Sharon's entire backlist immediately.
Re: Guardian (1:35pm July 9, 2013):
Thank you, A.I. Without giving anything away, I can say Stefan breaks the news
to Mel very carefully and with some initial understatement.
Re: Guardian (1:34pm July 9, 2013):
Hi, everyone, and thanks for stopping by. Sorry I'm a bit later than I'd hoped to
be chiming in. From here out, though, I'll be dropping by at intervals and
responding to everyone.
Re: Protector (12:42pm March 3, 2013):
Darci, I have the Kindle app on iPad, too. I'm looking into adding the Kobo app
so I can support our local indie bookstore. They have a way to sell Kobo books
and get credit.
Re: Protector (12:21pm March 3, 2013):
Cecilia, I like the idea of a notebook. I usually forget to take something to write
in.
Re: Protector (11:53pm March 2, 2013):
Thanks, Kimberly! I'm sure you'll get that Kindle, and yes, that it would be
easier to carry.
Re: Protector (11:48pm March 2, 2013):
Deb, I completely understand that strategy.
Re: Protector (11:47pm March 2, 2013):
May, I find that books are great shields against boredom.
Re: Protector (11:47pm March 2, 2013):
Jane, how nice to find a reading buddy! Isn't it fun to talk about books with
someone who likes the same ones?
Re: Protector (11:46pm March 2, 2013):
Kai, I rarely like what's on a waiting room TV. I'd rather have a book, either new
or familiar, any day.
Re: Protector (11:45pm March 2, 2013):
Martha, I totally get that!
Re: Protector (8:45pm March 2, 2013):
Kelli, I always take a book if I go to a restaurant alone. It gives me something to
do while I eat. I can't imagine taking a trip with no books. We haven't re-read
Harry Potter, at least not so far, but for many years I re-read LOTR every
summer. Haven't done that since we read it to the boy when he was small, so
I'm overdue.
Re: Protector (8:43pm March 2, 2013):
Xoun, that's a great point about not feeling the same way every time. I also
tend to notice things I didn't catch on an earlier reading. And I agree, some
stories, at least for me, really are that great.
Re: Protector (8:33pm March 2, 2013):
Hi, Mary--Another vote for re-reading. We run the gamut from those who
frequently re-read to those who rarely, if ever, do.
Re: Protector (8:13pm March 2, 2013):
Brenda, I used to have a particular book that was designated for the carpool
line. Having something to do besides just wait helps my patience, too.
Re: Protector (8:12pm March 2, 2013):
Bonnie, I think you have a lot of company. :-)
Re: Protector (7:48pm March 2, 2013):
Zelda, I always have a book out, too. I like being able to give books away. In
this case, we should thank the publisher, Grand Central, for making these ARCs
available. Unlike the novel-length stories, Protector will be released only in
electronic form, so these ARCs are the only print editions I expect to ever see.
Re: Protector (7:46pm March 2, 2013):
Vicki, your house is probably a lot tidier than mine if you're strict about which
books you keep. I have friends who take their Kindles everywhere. I read on an
iPad, which isn't always convenient to haul. When it isn't, I take an actual book.
Re: Protector (7:45pm March 2, 2013):
Shawn, I generally take more than one book because I like having an option. I
can see how toting one around town might not be convenient. I sometimes see
an interesting magazine article in a waiting room, but I like having a book just
in case there's nothing appealing.
Re: Protector (7:43pm March 2, 2013):
Mary, I'm all for the space advantages of e-readers. I love having a variety of
books with me. But yes, the charging thing can be a downer. I try to charge
mine nightly, but I sometimes forget.
Re: Protector (6:23pm March 2, 2013):
Lin, I have a number of friends who read a book once and are done. They have
no desire to go back to it, ever. Their houses tend to be much less cluttered
than mine. :-)
Re: Protector (6:22pm March 2, 2013):
Colleen, the never knowing is why I like to have a book handy if out of the
house for any period of time. Some books, I read over and over. Those are
rare, but I sometimes don't know for a while whether I'll want to re-read a
particular one, so I keep it a while.
Re: Protector (6:21pm March 2, 2013):
Linda, I would also rather read a book I've chosen than rely on magazines that
may not interest me. If you're book hoarding, so am I. Paperback editions can
be especially hard to find again a few years down the road, so I keep mine in
case I want to read them again. I shelve by genre, alpha by author last name,
and by date of publication so I can find things easily. A few months back, I
weeded the romance shelves, and it was hard. I just had to face the reality that
some of those books were never going to be read again. I still have
mystery/thriller and science fiction/fantasy to cull. I'm not looking forward to it.
Re: Protector (6:17pm March 2, 2013):
Debbi, thanks! I love the cover, too.
Re: Protector (3:43pm March 2, 2013):
Kathleen, when I have something to read, I don't mind waiting in line, either.
Re: Protector (3:42pm March 2, 2013):
G, I also find that favorite books are sometimes more relaxing, maybe because I
don't have to focus as intently.
Re: Protector (3:41pm March 2, 2013):
Pam, I admire your discipline. I tend to keep more books than I give away, but
I'm trying to be more ruthless about it. Our bookshelves are full and then
some.
Re: Protector (3:40pm March 2, 2013):
Hi, Kent. Thanks.
Re: Protector (3:40pm March 2, 2013):
Hi, GS--That's me, several books and the iPad if I'm going out of town.
Re: Renegade (11:51am December 25, 2012):
Clare, Happy Christmas to you too! We're in the same book situation, lots on
hand and more regularly arriving, but we do keep favorites. I recently weeded
the romance shelves, for the first time in more than a decade. It was painful
but had ot be done.
Your DVDs sound great. Because of Winn-Dixie was very popular among my
friends, but I'm not familiar with Dreamer. What's it about?
Re: Renegade (1:02am December 25, 2012):
Ann, the dh loves the music from A Charlie Brown Christmas. We remember
when it was on TV every year.
Re: Renegade (1:02am December 25, 2012):
Sheila, I love It's a Wonderful Life. We haven't seen a live production of A
Christmas Carol in a long time, but we always enjoy it when we do. I hope the
one you saw was good.
Re: Renegade (11:40pm December 24, 2012):
Thank you, Tammy! Same to you.
Re: Renegade (11:10pm December 24, 2012):
Craig, glad we could help. :-)
Re: Renegade (10:39pm December 24, 2012):
Gail, for a while, it seemed as though The Bells of St. Mary's was on frequently.
I haven't seen it lately, though. I liked it.
Re: Renegade (10:38pm December 24, 2012):
Thanks, Kent.
Re: Renegade (10:38pm December 24, 2012):
Mary, it's hard to beat A Christmas Carol!
Re: Renegade (10:37pm December 24, 2012):
Kelli Jo, I admire your stamina in reading the entire HP series every year. I love
the book, but I could never manage that! I also love Ruldoph and the Grinch. I l
like Christmas romances, too. I just finished Anna Campbell's novella, The
Winter Wife, and enjoyed it hugely. Christmas is more of a backdrop than a
main theme, but I loved it anyway.
Re: Renegade (10:35pm December 24, 2012):
Shelly, thank you. Merry Christmas to you, too!
Re: Renegade (10:35pm December 24, 2012):
Janie, I loved reading The Night Before Christmas to the boy when he was small.
Re: Renegade (10:34pm December 24, 2012):
Mary, I like the Alastair Sim version of A Christmas Carol, too. I haven't seen
the Mr. Magoo one in a long time.
Re: Renegade (10:34pm December 24, 2012):
Peggy, I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and a terrific 2013, too. Our
local library always has a stock of new releases, so I hope you find Christmas
books you enjoy.
Re: Renegade (10:33pm December 24, 2012):
Alyson, that sounds like a fabulous memory!
Re: Renegade (8:48pm December 24, 2012):
Chelsea, the boy doesn't read any particular books, either, now that he's old
enough to choose his own reading matter.
Re: Renegade (7:43pm December 24, 2012):
Hi, Chelsea--I haven't seen Snow. What's it about?
Re: Renegade (7:43pm December 24, 2012):
G., I haven't read A Christmas Memory. Is it really a memoir?
Re: Renegade (7:42pm December 24, 2012):
Hi, Barbara--I also love Miracle on 34th Street, though I prefer it in black and
white, which is rarely shown anymore. I also like new holiday stories and have
been reading holiday fiction--Anna Campbell's A Winter Wife and Jo Robertson's
The Hitman's Holiday (not a romance.) I also have the Word Wenches' anthology
and Jo's The Perfect Gift, which she says is sentimental and has kis in it. I
haven't read it yet, though.
Re: Renegade (7:40pm December 24, 2012):
Kelly, I prefer the black and white version of It's a Wonderful Life. One of my
fellow Romance Bandits swears by the Muppets Christmas Carol.
Re: Renegade (7:40pm December 24, 2012):
April, the boy loves Jingle All the Way. If we'd had time this holiday season, we
would've watched that, the animated Grinch, and A Christmas Story. Someone
recommended the Alastair Sim version of A Christmas Carol from the 1950s.
It's black and white but really good. Merry Christmas to you, too!
Re: Renegade (5:45pm December 24, 2012):
Stacy, I'll bet that was fun. :-)
Re: Renegade (5:44pm December 24, 2012):
Lynda, I think Home Alone is approaching classic status if it hasn't already
attained it. Those pageants at your church sound wonderful.
Re: Renegade (5:43pm December 24, 2012):
Christy, I also love It's A Wonderful Life. I prefer it not colorized, though. I've
heard there are some great movies on the Hallmark Channel, but I keep missing
them.
Re: Renegade (5:43pm December 24, 2012):
Shelly, thanks.
Re: Renegade (5:42pm December 24, 2012):
Wanda, I loved that show. The dh adores the music, so I got him the
soundtrack album oneChristmas.
Re: Renegade (4:57pm December 24, 2012):
Devon, I'd always pick the cartoon Grinch over the live-action one. I think it
and A Christmas Story speak to the kid in all of us.
Re: Renegade (4:56pm December 24, 2012):
d, you know I agree with you! *g*
Re: Renegade (4:56pm December 24, 2012):
Mary, would you believe I've never seen Love, Actually all the way through? We
should rent it. Many people I know love it.
Re: Renegade (4:55pm December 24, 2012):
Bonnie, those are perennial favorites at our house! Happy Holidays to you, too!
Re: Renegade (4:21pm December 24, 2012):
Tracie, thanks! We always watch A Christmas Story all the way through at least
once and have been known to sit down and watch a few minutes here and there
during the marathon. As you say, it's always funny.
Re: Renegade (4:20pm December 24, 2012):
Anna, Merry Christmas to you, too! Thanks again for ordering Renegade and
for your enthusiasm. I wish it had arrived in time for the holiday, but shipping
can be so tricky. when it does come, I hope you enjoy it. :-)
Re: Renegade (4:19pm December 24, 2012):
Hi, Cassondra--That sounds like a beautiful book. I love that story, too, but
ours was in a Little Golden Book edition. I was able to find the same one for the
boy's first Christmas. It's amazing what you can find online. I got a copy of
Silver Chief (a picture book, not the chapter book) like the one my grandfather
used to read to me. It was like regaining a piece of my childhood.
Re: Renegade (4:17pm December 24, 2012):
Amanda, I keep missing the new movies on Hallmark. We don't TiVo, so I do
miss things, but I hear they're great. Our boy likes Elf a lot.
Re: Renegade (4:16pm December 24, 2012):
James, I like those, too. It's A Wonderful Life isn't quite the same thing, but it's
in that vein. It's one of my favorites.
Re: Renegade (4:14pm December 24, 2012):
Hi, Mary--I love that movie, too, but my dh is a fanatic for it. Happy Holidays to
you, too!
Re: Renegade (3:13pm December 24, 2012):
Debbi, that's a great movie! Happy Holidays to you, too!
Re: Renegade (2:53pm December 24, 2012):
Hi, Jill! Seeing the boy get a kick out of things we enjoyed, like Rudolph, is a
great boost. We love passing down traditions. Merry Christmas to you, too!
Re: Renegade (2:52pm December 24, 2012):
Linda, thanks for stopping by. We enjoy A Christmas Carol, and I'm reading
holiday romances. Happy holidays to you, too!
Re: Renegade (2:51pm December 24, 2012):
LL, I think Home Alone is becoming a classic if it isn't already one.
Re: Renegade (2:21pm December 24, 2012):
Robin, we enjoy all of those. The dh loves A Christmas Story and asked me last
night what time the marathon starts. The boy loves Jingle All the Way with
Sinbad and Arnold Schwarzenegger on a quest for the seaon's hot toy, a Turbo
Man doll.
Re: Renegade (2:06pm December 24, 2012):
Donna, a friend of mine swears by The Muppets Christmas Carol. We were all
big on the muppets when the boy was small, and I still enjoy seeing them on
TV. I love the Patrick Stewart A Christmas Carol.
Re: Renegade (1:44pm December 24, 2012):
Katherine, our boy loved Polar Express. White Christmas is a classic, very
popular with in the Romance Bandits' lair.
Re: Renegade (1:21pm December 24, 2012):
Chelsea, Merry Christmas to you, too! A friend of mine loves The Santa Clause.
I'm not familiar with the other two, though, and would love to know more. Part
of the fun of doing a blog like this is learning about books or movies other
people enjoy.
Re: Renegade (12:49pm December 24, 2012):
Debra, we enjoy Home Alone, too. I'm not familiar with The Christmas Card,
though. Can you tell me a little about it?
Re: Renegade (10:05pm November 6, 2012):
Kai, you're so right about first impressions, especially when we really want to
make a good one!
Re: Renegade (10:04pm November 6, 2012):
Peggy, what a great story! Congrats on the 30 years.
I know what you mean about a family illness changing the dynamic. I hope your
father is better and you'll be able to read again.
Re: Renegade (9:16pm November 6, 2012):
Hi, d--What a wonderful moment with your nieces!
I'd ignore the technicality with the bank's part ownership, too. That dinner
sounds very special.
Thanks for the congrats!
Re: Renegade (3:33pm November 6, 2012):
Jo, thanks! That's so true about the start of each semester. Every class has it's
own dynamic, and it takes a while to develop.
That's too bad about the concert. Interesting thought about the "why" of
teaching English, though. Which did you regret more--missing the concert or
missing the date with the cool guy?
Re: Renegade (2:25pm November 6, 2012):
Wow, Carla, I'm impressed. My memory isn't nearly as clear as yours. But I
agree that the newness adds a certain intensity and edge.
Re: Renegade (2:02pm November 6, 2012):
Donna, I figure you don't remember because you've now released so many
terrific books. :-) Thanks for the good wishes!
That's an amazing first date. After 39 years, though, I think we can say he
demonstrated great insight!
Re: Renegade (2:01pm November 6, 2012):
Jeanne, thanks!
That's a cute story. I'm with your friend on that, and obviously, she was right.
:-)
Re: Renegade (2:00pm November 6, 2012):
Elizabeth, thanks for the good wishes. I hope you enjoy Renegade!
What a horrible first date! I'm glad the second one went so much better.
Re: Renegade (10:07am November 6, 2012):
Hi, Sandra--What a cool story. There's a guy who knew what he wanted.
Re: Renegade (12:09pm September 28, 2012):
Kristin, thanks! I also find signed copies harder to part with. I stood in lines for
some of those signatures! There are always a few books I know I'm unlikely to
read again, but I naturally give the others the benefit of the doubt, and that
makes them tough to let go.
Re: Renegade (10:02pm September 27, 2012):
Peggy, I find getting rid of hardbacks more difficult, maybe because, as you say,
they cost more. I'm sorry about the loss of your house and your husband's job.
It's hard to pack the books away.
I'm glad you think Renegade looks interesting. It will be available as an ebook
and as a print on demand paperback only, but I also hope you'll be able to read
it.
Re: Renegade (9:12pm September 27, 2012):
Hi, Christine--I always hope every book I read will be a keeper, but I know they
can't be. I just don't have space. Getting rid of them certainly is tough, though.
Re: Renegade (8:51pm September 27, 2012):
Jennifer, thanks! I really love that cover. As we say in the Romance Bandits'
Lair, the cover fairy was extremely generous. :-) I hope you'll enjoy Renegade.
Re: Renegade (8:49pm September 27, 2012):
Ann, I'm sure I have relatives who see me as a book hoarder, too. Lucky for me,
the dh loves books, too. It sounds as though your books find a good home
when you pass them along.
Re: Renegade (8:04pm September 27, 2012):
Wilma, several other people mentioned keeping lists. I wish I'd started one long
ago. I also read too many to keep, obviously. I like to think the ones I give up
find good homes.
Re: Renegade (7:57pm September 27, 2012):
Lisa, ebooks are a definite boon when it comes to space! It's nice that you have
room for all your books.
Re: Renegade (7:35pm September 27, 2012):
Sue, I wouldn't do it, either, if I couldn't avoid it. I love books, too.
Re: Renegade (7:34pm September 27, 2012):
Thank you, Dianna. :-)
Re: Renegade (6:22pm September 27, 2012):
Holly, thanks. I have trouble leaving a bookstore without books, too. There are
just so many that look appealing!
Re: Renegade (6:07pm September 27, 2012):
Linda, I'm glad you enjoyed it. What a great story about reading during your
little boy's naps. There's something about sitting next to a sleeping baby that's
just so heartwarming.
It's nice to meet another Shanna fan. I just love that book.
Your family room bookcases sound wonderful. The dh's parents have a wall
that's entirely a bookshelf, and I envy it every time I see it. Plus the image of
books next to a fireplace is very cozy. I'd say you're definitely not alone in your
addiction! :-)
Re: Renegade (5:32pm September 27, 2012):
Michelle, I'm always have books waiting to be read, too. I need to keep a list,
too, but starting one seems daunting at this point.
Re: Renegade (5:31pm September 27, 2012):
Kimberly, thank you. I love the cover, too.
Re: Renegade (4:47pm September 27, 2012):
Sandy, that's the thing about popular fiction. So many of the books go out of
print that if I get rid of them, I have to figure they're gone for good. It's tough!
Re: Renegade (3:26pm September 27, 2012):
Hi, Anthonia--I can't remember a time I didn't love reading. At different times
and with different books,it's an escape and an education and a simple pleasure.
I'm glad you're able to keep all your books.
Re: Renegade (2:41pm September 27, 2012):
Sharon, I find letting go of a book easier if I know it will find a good home.
Re: Renegade (1:47pm September 27, 2012):
Cassondra, thank you so much! I'm glad you liked Renegade, and it's nice of
you to come say so.
You know, I think I'm going to have to give away some unread books. There's a
bin I haven't looked into in a long time. I think I need to weed it, and I hate that
because every single book in it interested me when I bought it.
Re: Renegade (1:42pm September 27, 2012):
Colleen, the boon of ebooks for conserving space is a common theme today.
Our house is at capacity for books--passed it some time ago, actually--so I
completely understand.
Re: Renegade (12:30pm September 27, 2012):
Pam B., you sound like you're much better than I am at keeping your shelves
current. One thing I love about ebooks is that they add absolutely zero to the
book clutter in our house! I've even bought some favorites I own in print so I
can have copies to travel with me, and they don't take up any room on the shelf.
*g* Thanks for the kind words. I hope you'll like Renegade.
Re: Renegade (12:28pm September 27, 2012):
Carol, you wrote: "I'm rather the zombie in the mornings and don't wake up
until I get to work. (Don't tell the Highway Patrol!)" LOL! I also sometimes
forget I've read a book--but that's usually a sign I should pass it on. I think
every author is going to have an "off" book now and again. Or at least one that
doesn't resonate as much with me. I loved the late Dick Francis's mysteries, but
there are some I could let go, as well as some I'll keep forever.
Re: Renegade (12:25pm September 27, 2012):
Pam, I'm horrible at it, too. When I finally get around to it, I have to do it all at
once, or it doesn't get done. I do love being able to give books I enjoyed to
other people I think will like them and maybe discover the author as a result of
the book being passed along.
Re: Renegade (11:20am September 27, 2012):
Patti wrote: "He climbed up there and I was about to call the police for a
protection order." LOL! I love that. We also started to get nail pop and had a
structural engineer tell us the books had to come out of the upstairs.
Apparently a fully loaded bookshelf puts four times the stress on a square foot
of floor space that it's designed to handle. Who knew? You also sound very
organized about your books.
Re: Renegade (11:18am September 27, 2012):
Bonnie, thank you. I also love re-reading old favorites.
Re: Renegade (11:18am September 27, 2012):
Teresa, thank you. :-) I also will blitz through a series if I really like it. It helps,
of course, if all the books are already published. S. M. Stirling's post-
apocalyptic Emberverse I trilogy (Dies the Fire, The Protector's War, A Meeting at
Corvallis) did that to me. I got the third book because I forgot to send back the
"no, thanks" card to the SF Book Club. It looked interesting, so I bought the
first one, got totally sucked in, and read them all. Same with Lois McMaster
Bujold's Vorkosigans (I'm eager to read the forthcoming Captain Vorpatril's
Alliance), Sabrina Jeffries' Royal Brotherhood. Of course, it's also kind of fun to
anticipate the next book when I love a series. Yes, ebooks are great for making
the TBR pile more manageable!
Re: Renegade (11:14am September 27, 2012):
Elaine, you are way more organized than I am! I need to start a list because
there are so many books in the house now that I occasionally buy an unread one
a second time and, really, I don't need to be doing that. I can give those as blog
prizes, so it's not a total loss, but still! We have boxes, but, not being as
organized as you are, I can't keep up with what's in them, so I try to rotate the
books out for my sanity's sake.
Re: Renegade (11:10am September 27, 2012):
Shelley, thank you. I hope you'll like Renegade. It has mages and strong fantasy
elements (I hope) but is also romantic suspense. I find that my tastes are
changing. Books I would've kept a few years ago, I didn't this time around. But
that makes me afraid I may want them again a few years down the road. Ack! I
really hate the whole pruning thing. Like you, I do read books over and over.
Sometimes right after I finish them. And I want them to be there when I decide
to read them again, even if it's years down the road. Too bad we don't have a
really big house. Though I guess I'd fill that with books sooner or later.
Re: Renegade (11:07am September 27, 2012):
Karin, me too! I hate not having room to keep them all. I'm looking at the
mystery shelves, and I know I should get rid of series that are ended and I liked
but didn't love. I need the space. But it's just so tough!
Re: Renegade (11:06am September 27, 2012):
Sally, I also don't throw books away. I like crossword puzzles, so the dh gives
me on every Christmas. Even when those are full, I ask him to do the throwing
out. I just can't. Others, I try to find good homes for or donate to charity sales.
Re: Renegade (11:05am September 27, 2012):
Claire, I'm so familiar with the not-enough-shelves issue. The first New Year's Eve
the dh and I were married, he spent staining bookshelves he'd just finished building
in our living room. I sat and talked to him as we rang in the new year. We figured
those shelves would last us decades. But no...within three years, they were full. The
same goes for a wall of bookshelves in an addition we built. They're now double-
shelved, and I do dread pruning them. *sigh* I can't throw out books, either, but I
know what you mean when you say they sometimes feel outdated. I try to find good
homes for them or donate them to charity sales.
Re: Boyfriend From Hell (4:11pm September 24, 2012):
Jamie, what a cool idea! I love romance, but I also love continuing story arcs. I
can't wait to read this book.
Re: Deadly Little Lies (4:33pm September 18, 2012):
Jeanne, my problem is having too many keepers! I've seen several of my favorite
authors mentioned--Madeline L'Engle, Marion Zimmer Bradley, Andrew Lang's the
"color" fairy books. I also love To Kill A Mockingbird.
Dorothy Dunnett's Lymond series is a keeper though I don't have the energy to
read it often. Ditto for LOTR, of course.
I have favorite books on the iPad, even though I still have the paper editions. The
iPad holds a charge for only 10 hours. If some storm takes out the power lines, I
want to be able to read.
In romance, I have so many keepers, they're hard to name. I'd surely leave
someone out, so I'm not going to try for a list. I will say Kathleen Woodiwiss's
Shanna has been on my keeper shelf ever since I first read it. And I have an
extensive list of Georgette Heyer. Favorites there are Regency Buck, The Unknown
Ajax, and Frederica.
Re: Pitch Perfect (4:23pm September 10, 2012):
LuAnn, sometimes people say things in public that are truly amazing. I love
people watching.
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