tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post3059027058341254791..comments2024-02-10T19:58:20.327+00:00Comments on Stuck in a Book: Some books...StuckInABookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10017836017530130716noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-49825525116502503612013-05-27T14:41:22.532+01:002013-05-27T14:41:22.532+01:00This is why I was so thrilled when a cheaper copy ...This is why I was so thrilled when a cheaper copy came up! It was about £10 plus postage - so, not crazy cheap, but since most copies are around the price you saw (and thus out of my budget) I jumped at this cheaper copy.StuckInABookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10017836017530130716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-56005342759735679652013-05-27T14:40:34.702+01:002013-05-27T14:40:34.702+01:00I'll keep an eye out for that review, then! I ...I'll keep an eye out for that review, then! I have been meaning to read Orwell again for ages...StuckInABookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10017836017530130716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-36035584933427700142013-05-27T14:39:57.058+01:002013-05-27T14:39:57.058+01:00I never notice where things are set, I'm afrai...I never notice where things are set, I'm afraid!StuckInABookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10017836017530130716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-1446956973401793772013-05-27T14:39:45.335+01:002013-05-27T14:39:45.335+01:00I have read The Norman Church, years ago, and can ...I have read The Norman Church, years ago, and can even quote the first two verses from memory... It's fun and interesting, but I agree with Ann Thwaites' comment in the biog that it probably wouldn't have been published if Methuen hadn't felt that they owed him.StuckInABookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10017836017530130716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-46598166117409030342013-05-27T14:39:01.137+01:002013-05-27T14:39:01.137+01:00It's definitely the best way to beat the crowd...It's definitely the best way to beat the crowds for new titles! I have several set up, and they've snared some bargains over the years.StuckInABookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10017836017530130716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-86891153751804142072013-05-27T14:38:30.139+01:002013-05-27T14:38:30.139+01:00I wonder when I will get to it! When I'm in t...I wonder when I will get to it! When I'm in the mood for something modern, I suppose...StuckInABookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10017836017530130716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-690426134586226912013-05-27T14:38:08.203+01:002013-05-27T14:38:08.203+01:00Didn't manage it before the weekend! I tend t...Didn't manage it before the weekend! I tend to read diaries or letters slowly over a loooong period, so it might be a while before I post about that one - but it does seem to have garnered most interest here.StuckInABookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10017836017530130716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-68801240619211214342013-05-27T14:36:30.469+01:002013-05-27T14:36:30.469+01:00Amen about NYRB!
And thanks again for Symposium :)...Amen about NYRB!<br />And thanks again for Symposium :)StuckInABookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10017836017530130716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-61635331928154750392013-05-27T14:36:11.522+01:002013-05-27T14:36:11.522+01:00I haven't read anything about him - although n...I haven't read anything about him - although now I've learnt a bit more from Peter & Alice - but there's no denying that Alice is a work of genius.StuckInABookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10017836017530130716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-58465019643216793022013-05-27T14:35:35.633+01:002013-05-27T14:35:35.633+01:00Huzzah! Let me know if you write about it :) I...Huzzah! Let me know if you write about it :) I'll be writing about Peter and Alice soon...StuckInABookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10017836017530130716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-86012335455554929112013-05-27T14:35:18.942+01:002013-05-27T14:35:18.942+01:00I was so thrilled to get it!
And I love reading an...I was so thrilled to get it!<br />And I love reading and writing posts about books bought - there will be another one soon...StuckInABookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10017836017530130716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-34347133089075754222013-05-24T02:04:28.038+01:002013-05-24T02:04:28.038+01:00Dare I ask what you consider a reasonable price fo...Dare I ask what you consider a reasonable price for London War Notes? I peeked at the internet and saw copies for around $65 U.S. -- can they be found for less? Karen K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13483190930383406559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-33770986043902025842013-05-23T20:57:02.743+01:002013-05-23T20:57:02.743+01:00I've recently read Orwell's Coming Up for ...I've recently read Orwell's Coming Up for Air. Not half bad. :-) I suspect you will enjoy it, Simon. It's on my list of want-to-reviews when my busy May slides into a-bit-more-in-control June.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-16089994151943094072013-05-22T01:26:57.437+01:002013-05-22T01:26:57.437+01:00I really liked What Was Lost! I'd like to read...I really liked What Was Lost! I'd like to read more about Birmingham. Any suggestions?Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-34691773514198534412013-05-21T23:31:11.298+01:002013-05-21T23:31:11.298+01:00Bravo for tracking down a copy of London War Notes...Bravo for tracking down a copy of <i>London War Notes</i>, Simon! I am so pleased that you were able to get in touch with Ann Thwaite and not only talk to her but also to expand your Milne collection. Have you read <i>The Norman Church</i> before?Claire (The Captive Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07430380065718826213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-9517889849589524582013-05-21T20:52:13.782+01:002013-05-21T20:52:13.782+01:00Oh, very good, Simon, on putting an alert at ABEbo...Oh, very good, Simon, on putting an alert at ABEbooks for the War Notes. Susan Dhttp://www.destevenson.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-88644730593324780722013-05-21T18:59:58.732+01:002013-05-21T18:59:58.732+01:00What Was Lost......good read!What Was Lost......good read!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16734243399284789336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-15403188472320410592013-05-21T17:36:47.478+01:002013-05-21T17:36:47.478+01:00Oooh, What Was Lost is MARVELLOUS and set somewher...Oooh, What Was Lost is MARVELLOUS and set somewhere I know quite well, too ... and yes, thanks for posting acquisitions, makes the rest of us feel a bit better!<br /><br />LizAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-37269941793198495232013-05-21T17:09:32.429+01:002013-05-21T17:09:32.429+01:00Letters of Lewis Carroll... hope you'll be rea...Letters of Lewis Carroll... hope you'll be reading this book really soon (before the weekend, maybe? ;) ).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-37125525542551288532013-05-21T13:12:24.193+01:002013-05-21T13:12:24.193+01:00Lovely books Simon, and well done on snagging the ...Lovely books Simon, and well done on snagging the Mollie Panter-Downes! It is, of course, completely impossible to resist a NYRB edition of anything.....! (Glad Symposium arrived safely and hope you enjoy it!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-14431199689086397032013-05-21T08:13:23.427+01:002013-05-21T08:13:23.427+01:00What a gorgeous haul! The Letters of Lewis Carroll...What a gorgeous haul! The Letters of Lewis Carroll sounds fascinating - I've been re-reading him in the wake of my trip to Oxford, and I'd really like to find a decent biography.Christine Hardinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09814026435889782750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-64675354056739311742013-05-21T00:28:13.208+01:002013-05-21T00:28:13.208+01:00About half-way through London War Notes and LOVING...About half-way through London War Notes and LOVING it!! <br /><br />My my! "Peter & Alice" looks so good it makes me want to jump the next plane to London. Enjoy, and do review :)samarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110418558011704941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-26275315321252812632013-05-20T23:15:56.196+01:002013-05-20T23:15:56.196+01:00London War Notes!! Have not read it, but it looks ...London War Notes!! Have not read it, but it looks really good and I loved her Persephone book of stories about the war.<br /><br />Also, thank you for posting about books bought. It makes me feel a little less alone ;)Irishttp://irisonbooks.comnoreply@blogger.com