Artwork - Esther Bennink
It's cosy book-reading season at the moment, and I am really enjoying reading my way through some of my Christmas themed books. Alan let me have our tall light thingy that had been in the corner of his living room unused, and now that this is behind my chair in the Lodge I can see to read much earlier and much, much later, and I am making full use of the increased hours available.
Last week I was reading a book about a Christmas murder by Peter Swanson, and now I am reading a book of Christmas themed short stories by Maeve Binchy. Rather weirdly I keep waiting for a murder to happen, hopefully it won't. I don't think I remembered what a bloody good writer Maeve Binchy was, now I need to look out for more of her books in the charity shops.
Last time we chatted about books quite a few readers and fellow bloggers mentioned a book called 'The Long Winter' by Laura Ingalls Wilder, and I was sorely tempted to buy myself a copy. When like-minded friends recommend something you can virtually be sure that it's worth a look.
So guess what ... yep, I got myself a copy.
The only thing was, that the cheapest way to get hold of it at the time was to buy a more recently published full set of the Laura Ingalls Wilder books.
Please note ... I am in no way complaining. 😁
I do think I will read The Long Winter first, but then I have all the others to look forward to in the New Year.
It's a bit strange though isn't it, when buying seven books is cheaper than buying one!!
Sue xx 📚🎄
Our winters are tropical compared to LIW's Long Winter - hope you enjoy them all.
ReplyDeleteI know, we are such mardy-arses aren't we. 😄
DeleteMy daughters always referred to her book as "Little mouse in the dairy"
ReplyDeleteHaha ... that took me a minute to see why. 😄
DeleteI have always loved her books. Recently she has been caught up in the modern reassessment of how people of that era portrayed Native Americans and use of language... it's a problem with everything one reads written in bygone days. Even 'The Secret Garden' and Anne of Green Gables' uses words for peoples that are unacceptable now. I still love reading the books and descriptions but I'm glad attitudes have moved on.
ReplyDeleteThings change and luckily we move on and they get better. We can understand it, but it's sometimes harder to explain to the younger generations.
DeleteIt is definitely the season of "I think I'll read for half an hour after lunch" and then discovering it is time for supper!
ReplyDeleteOh gosh yes. I find myself sitting under my lamp reading and when I look up it's gone dark outside. 😀
DeleteYes, Sue, the multipacks are usually cheaper aren't they. Very weird. I've got the book The Long Winter on order from the library and I'm 3rd in the queue so might not have to wait too long for it. Maeve Binchy is one of my favourites and I've read them all at some point over the years. Somehow I can read them with an Irish accent in my head! She is sorely missed.
ReplyDeleteI love the Esther Bennink artwork :) Happy reading!
Angie x
Ooh, hopefully you'll have it before Christmas. I won't attempt to read it in an Irish accent though, I'm terrible with accents. We once shared a taxi with a man in Blackpool and we were all chatting away. When he got out I said to Alan wasn't it a coincidence to meet a fellow Scot ... he looked at me as though I was mad and said 'He was a Geordie' 😄🤣
Delete😂 OMG Sue, that's the sort of thing Graham would say. He's terrible with accents too. He gets Scottish and Irish accents mixed up 😂 Priceless 😍
DeleteHaha ... it's a very special talent!!
DeleteToday’s drawing would be my ultimate way to spend time. I’m watching Christmas TV programmes and Aldi vs M and S was interesting on Monday night. The psychology behind supermarket sales is fascinating and I don’t feel that we are any better served now just because we are overwhelmed by choice! I laughed when Aldi claimed to have introduced stollen to Britain-I learned to make it in 196os in my Domestic Science class ! Catriona
ReplyDeleteI watched the Aldi v M&S thing last night. I love anything about retail and the psychology of sales, mix the two and I'm very happy. Most of my career was in retail. 😀
DeleteI remember my joy & excitement when I received a box set of the LIW books for Christmas. I loved them!! In fact, I still have the set and doubt I will ever give it away - it's a link to my dear parents.
ReplyDeleteAww, lovely happy memories. ❤️
DeleteThis made me smile. :)
ReplyDeleteA smile a day keeps the doctor away. 😄
DeleteYou are in for a treat. That is an amazing set of books. I've read them over and over since I was a child. I read them to my children and then we visited all the places in the books. The Long Winter is one of my favorites.
ReplyDeleteNow I'm looking forward to them even more. Thank you. ❤️
DeleteI have just recently decluttered my Laura Ingalls Wilder's "Little House" series of books (my set had 9 books, including a book based on her husband's childhood and one about the first four years of their marriage) as they were falling apart from being read, over and over again. The Long Winter was a favorite. Enjoy your reading. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you. Are you tempted to replace them, or do you know them all off by heart now?
DeleteIts definitely reading weather, I spent most of yesterday afternoon doing just that!
ReplyDeleteLittle House on the Prairie, as I child I found it a bit soppy but loved the clothes. xxx
I remember my sister in law being absolutely addicted to the series in the early 80s. I used to go over the road and watch it with her some afternoons while our toddlers played together. ❤️
DeleteBeautiful Artwork😍 I'm a huge fan of Little House on the Prairie TV series (and the Waltons) I named our daughter after Laura Ingalls Wilder (Laura Amy) sadly 9 timesout of 10 she gets called Lauren as Laura isn't a popular name. Dare I say I've never read any of Laura's books😳 Looking forward to your thoughts👍
ReplyDeleteWell, I haven't either, I'll definitely let you know what I think. 😀
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