tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post6007576924346274702..comments2023-10-01T14:22:47.269+01:00Comments on A Likely Story: Books, books, books...Teresa Ashbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15350697922935549188noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-26597585622002880652015-12-21T18:15:45.396+00:002015-12-21T18:15:45.396+00:00Thank you, Carol - I had a go on a real bed the ot...Thank you, Carol - I had a go on a real bed the other evening and it reminded me of what I was missing so I moved quickly :-) xxTeresa Ashbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350697922935549188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-55573385895933939872015-12-21T13:51:29.334+00:002015-12-21T13:51:29.334+00:00A good list, Teresa.
Pleased to see Dusty is impr...A good list, Teresa.<br /><br />Pleased to see Dusty is improving steadily, and I hope you get your side of the bed back. :DCarolbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05578076528292643928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-29467777713918319492015-12-19T10:38:27.031+00:002015-12-19T10:38:27.031+00:00Thank you, Keith - another one to look out for :-)...Thank you, Keith - another one to look out for :-) xxTeresa Ashbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350697922935549188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-10137293306767445502015-12-19T10:10:43.653+00:002015-12-19T10:10:43.653+00:00You could try Easy Money for Writers and Wannabes ...You could try Easy Money for Writers and Wannabes by Maggie Cobbett.Keith Havershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05133563220362208820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-53475448949985642032015-12-18T10:05:07.218+00:002015-12-18T10:05:07.218+00:00Thank you for those recommendations, Glynis. I'...Thank you for those recommendations, Glynis. I'll look them up! At this rate I'll be sorted for reading for 2016!<br /><br />And this reminded me of another excellent book I read this year - I've added yours to the list. Don't know how I forgot it as it is on the shelf next to my desk :-)<br /><br />I do keep telling myself he's worth it, even when we're out on a "slow" walk and he's trying to pull my arms out of their sockets :-) xx<br />Teresa Ashbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350697922935549188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-75535786440099008332015-12-17T23:01:46.393+00:002015-12-17T23:01:46.393+00:00What an interesting list, Teresa. Will have to che...What an interesting list, Teresa. Will have to check out the book about Irish women. It's so easy to overlook inspiring non-fiction. And the one on short stories sounds good too. The best book I've read this year is Firehead by Venero Armanno. I interviewed him for Writers' Forum and he seemed so interesting I decided to read one of his books. The writing is pure gold. Also discovered Mitch Albom and Thich Nhat Hanh. <br />Good for you, sleeping downstairs. Our dogs are worth it xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13208582208842225974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-79721884854952850702015-12-16T19:43:29.149+00:002015-12-16T19:43:29.149+00:00I'll definitely be reading it again, Deb :-) x...I'll definitely be reading it again, Deb :-) xxTeresa Ashbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350697922935549188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-74479193637285118872015-12-16T19:19:08.447+00:002015-12-16T19:19:08.447+00:00Thank you Teresa. I'm so glad you enjoyed it.x...Thank you Teresa. I'm so glad you enjoyed it.xxDebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09726289204742233844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-22247947385357316892015-12-16T19:10:37.523+00:002015-12-16T19:10:37.523+00:00It was a pleasure, Frances xxIt was a pleasure, Frances xxTeresa Ashbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350697922935549188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-82484756809277111972015-12-16T19:02:37.830+00:002015-12-16T19:02:37.830+00:00I've only just noticed you included one of min...I've only just noticed you included one of mine. Thank you, Teresa! I'm so glad you enjoyed it.Frances Garroodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614916006798375706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-83664541840322726302015-12-16T18:22:41.080+00:002015-12-16T18:22:41.080+00:00Thank you, Rosemary - I hope you have a lovely Chr...Thank you, Rosemary - I hope you have a lovely Christmas too xxTeresa Ashbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350697922935549188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-54310262463188676742015-12-16T15:17:03.593+00:002015-12-16T15:17:03.593+00:00I love seeing other people's lists of books an...I love seeing other people's lists of books and always find something new from them! Hope Dusty continues to improve and that you all have a lovely Christmas, Teresa.Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-81801637240386096282015-12-15T08:36:29.737+00:002015-12-15T08:36:29.737+00:00It's hard to concentrate on reading when you a...It's hard to concentrate on reading when you are feeling as you do, Gary and quite understandable. <br />Aw Penny! As pet owners, we have to know our place don't we :-) xxTeresa Ashbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350697922935549188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-77580567742051413182015-12-15T08:33:33.443+00:002015-12-15T08:33:33.443+00:00Yes indeed I have, Wendy! I don't think I'...Yes indeed I have, Wendy! I don't think I've read any Louise Doughty though - another for my list, thank you xxTeresa Ashbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350697922935549188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-21994067362888170962015-12-15T01:04:54.374+00:002015-12-15T01:04:54.374+00:00Hi Teresa,
That's quite the list of books. Th...Hi Teresa,<br /><br />That's quite the list of books. These days, it seems, in between bouts of exhaustion, I spend more time reading delightful blogs like yours instead of reading books :)<br /><br />Penny took over my bed ages ago. I think I've been consigned to the sofa bed! <br /><br />Take care, Teresa.<br /><br />Gary x :) klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-9332853235811858442015-12-14T18:28:29.669+00:002015-12-14T18:28:29.669+00:00You say you like Frances' book 'The Birds ...You say you like Frances' book 'The Birds and the Bees' - have you read her first book, Dead Earnest? It's one of my favourites. I also loved Apple Tree Yard by Louise Doughty.Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-81954284928793474982015-12-14T17:07:06.866+00:002015-12-14T17:07:06.866+00:00I haven't read Middlemarch so will have a look...I haven't read Middlemarch so will have a look. I tried to read Wuthering Heights a couple of years ago having hated it at school - but found I still didn't like it xxTeresa Ashbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350697922935549188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-74478508930231154542015-12-14T17:04:04.639+00:002015-12-14T17:04:04.639+00:00It's well worth a read, Joanne. The stories in...It's well worth a read, Joanne. The stories in there are so inspirational and interesting. I loved Little Women - there's one I really would like to read again xxTeresa Ashbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350697922935549188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-21556065892790684842015-12-14T15:11:22.984+00:002015-12-14T15:11:22.984+00:00A really eclectic mix, Teresa! My book of the year...A really eclectic mix, Teresa! My book of the year has to be George Eliot's Middlemarch. Made to read it at school, I decided to revisit it, and thought it quite magnificent. I really think it's the greatest English novel of all (well, in my opinion...). But far too long for silly schoolgirls.Frances Garroodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614916006798375706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-35537433817821615092015-12-14T13:14:18.559+00:002015-12-14T13:14:18.559+00:00I've already read quite a few on your list, bu...I've already read quite a few on your list, but the Irish Women sound fascinating. I'll see if it's in the library. Most recently I read Little Women once again, and enjoyed it as much as ever.<br /><br />Hope the hydrotherapy goes well!joanne foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12694158807826275846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-69811751047790714672015-12-14T10:04:16.585+00:002015-12-14T10:04:16.585+00:00He is very cheeky - and feeling better I think as ...He is very cheeky - and feeling better I think as he keeps trying to jump up which is nerve wracking! I'm looking forward to your next book xxTeresa Ashbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350697922935549188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-78115811235089836252015-12-14T10:00:04.217+00:002015-12-14T10:00:04.217+00:00You're welcome, Patsy xxYou're welcome, Patsy xxTeresa Ashbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350697922935549188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-32071413754110985272015-12-14T09:45:42.976+00:002015-12-14T09:45:42.976+00:00So fabulous to see this lovely picture of Dusty wi...So fabulous to see this lovely picture of Dusty without his lampshade and with such a gorgeous, cheeky expression on his face!<br /><br />It's fascinating to see some of the books you have read, Teresa. I also love Elizabeth is Missing, The Birds, The Bees and Other Secrets, A Spool of Blue Thread, Short Story Secrets and Edwin's Baby. And I would love to read A Thousand Splendid Suns, which is on my teetering pile of books-in-waiting.<br /><br />Thank you so much for the very kind mention of TDTL and for all the support you have given me, which means so much and is deeply appreciated.<br /><br />I hope you can eventually have your side of the bed back, but she does look so cute there! xxxJoannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10346863303904973315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-57011193272072795382015-12-14T09:33:32.154+00:002015-12-14T09:33:32.154+00:00Thanks for the mention, Teresa!
I agree A Thousan...Thanks for the mention, Teresa!<br /><br />I agree A Thousand Splendid Suns is an excellent book. I'm looking forward to reading the King's Curse.<br /><br />Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-21945557466407710692015-12-13T19:01:21.728+00:002015-12-13T19:01:21.728+00:00That is my cunning plan!That is my cunning plan!Teresa Ashbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350697922935549188noreply@blogger.com