tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post1213407655545436228..comments2023-10-17T10:25:34.828-05:00Comments on Prairie Rose's Garden: Book Review Club--Top Picks for Mystery Lovers or GardenersRosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-9776345879028161172011-03-09T11:38:47.452-06:002011-03-09T11:38:47.452-06:00Good stuff, Rose, and thanks for the reviews. Not ...Good stuff, Rose, and thanks for the reviews. Not much of a mystery buff, have never read anything by Elizabeth George but this looks intriguing. And one can never have enough gardening resources!joeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09569378877717221045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-25240870777055738732011-03-09T03:13:53.412-06:002011-03-09T03:13:53.412-06:00The television series was rather disappointing. Ha...The television series was rather disappointing. Havers in particular comes over as a bit of drip. I haven't read any of the books though.Liz Hindshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04646532093872561703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-811976902413208922011-03-07T20:13:06.389-06:002011-03-07T20:13:06.389-06:00Jenn, I agree--I find REAL women characters much m...Jenn, I agree--I find REAL women characters much more appealing than some drop-dead gorgeous protagonist.<br /><br />Susie, Don't feel bad--"The Zookeeper's Wife" isn't for everyone. It took me awhile to finish it; I think it's very well-written, but not something you can read for hours on end.<br /><br />Kate, I had fun just browsing in Powell's. Welcome back!<br /><br />Thanks to all for the comments; it's been another busy few days. Like many of you, I'm a fan of Nan Ondra's books.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-59686192680742483082011-03-07T14:04:27.031-06:002011-03-07T14:04:27.031-06:00I love Powell's books! Isn't it fun to pok...I love Powell's books! Isn't it fun to poke around in that store??<br /><br />Say, I brought some goodies back from Italy and I'd love to send you a little something. Can you please email me here with a snail mail address: kate.miller57@gmail.comKate/High Altitude Gardeninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06690999267357525527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-73748020161108308912011-03-07T08:21:52.923-06:002011-03-07T08:21:52.923-06:00Hey Rose, Just wanted to let you know I started th...Hey Rose, Just wanted to let you know I started the Zookeepers Wife. I got about half-way thru and gave it up. I wanted to enjoy the book but I had a hard time with the writing style. Maybe I'll give it another whirl when I'm not so busy.<br /><br />Hope you are well.Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06270611634380137009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-71905520087020663992011-03-06T19:17:45.190-06:002011-03-06T19:17:45.190-06:00Hi Rose, I would think the gardening book would be...Hi Rose, I would think the gardening book would be very inspiring - Nan's blog certainly is! :-)<br /><br />Are you ready for Spring weather??Shady Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05007816271406393818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-27942827076503704002011-03-06T10:53:06.073-06:002011-03-06T10:53:06.073-06:00Love that book...Nan Ondra is a truly gifted desig...Love that book...Nan Ondra is a truly gifted designer...a real inspiration!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-20463136708158440252011-03-05T09:21:44.118-06:002011-03-05T09:21:44.118-06:00The perennial design book sounds like a keeper; I ...The perennial design book sounds like a keeper; I will have to check that one out! I love Nan's designs and photos.sweetbayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06248743114944736346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-23132726977143118482011-03-05T07:32:18.920-06:002011-03-05T07:32:18.920-06:00I always love a good mystery, thanks for the revie...I always love a good mystery, thanks for the review. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-39991954301300508392011-03-04T21:01:12.366-06:002011-03-04T21:01:12.366-06:00Both books sound great! I'm about 1/3 of the w...Both books sound great! I'm about 1/3 of the way through The Shadow of the Wind, by Zafon. Must...take...break...from Botanical.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-26362358207211786142011-03-03T21:21:37.718-06:002011-03-03T21:21:37.718-06:00I hope you don't mind I skimmed the EG book~I ...I hope you don't mind I skimmed the EG book~I want to read that one without and don't want to know anything! But, I did read the entire review of the Design Primer! I love great garden books and one with Nan's photos has to be good! gailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-6336254935146756272011-03-03T19:59:42.234-06:002011-03-03T19:59:42.234-06:00Thanks for the link love!! I'm so glad you lik...Thanks for the link love!! I'm so glad you liked Cohen & Ondra's book. It's a keeper!Ramble on Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18407299834073788678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-87729973832812922762011-03-03T18:28:40.220-06:002011-03-03T18:28:40.220-06:00Love the Ondra/Cohen book Rose. The Lawn Man boug...Love the Ondra/Cohen book Rose. The Lawn Man bought it for me a couple of years ago. It's a good one to have as a reference, or just to go through and enjoy all the eye candy!garden girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284047851881823280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-67322175582931687032011-03-03T14:49:07.650-06:002011-03-03T14:49:07.650-06:00Thanks for reviewing these. I will add them to my...Thanks for reviewing these. I will add them to my library list. ( yes, I am frugal.)<br />I need to go finish Harry potter...I am on #5 now. My kids have begged me to read it for years and I am finally getting around to it.Chloe mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02265196480664185330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-45603814643009724542011-03-03T11:47:25.799-06:002011-03-03T11:47:25.799-06:00Thanks for visiting MY book review. Here's one...Thanks for visiting MY book review. Here's one to add to my list!<br />You ask, '(Why am I always drawn to these less-than-perfect appearing heroines??' because they are real women, not REAL WOMEN!<br />Because we're tired of reading about fake women who are size 2, drop dead gorgeous, juggling, no, perfecting the craft of heading a large corporation and their family of 6!<br />Not that size 2 is bad, but that's neer in my stars! <br />cheers from cottage country!Jenn Jilkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05259681360456905055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-53554322111512638712011-03-03T03:19:06.427-06:002011-03-03T03:19:06.427-06:00I do like an Elizabeth George mystery! And thank y...I do like an Elizabeth George mystery! And thank you for TWO reviews!Barriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04678698296265168217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-31121858458558730222011-03-02T17:53:44.219-06:002011-03-02T17:53:44.219-06:00I have read some of her novels in the past, maybe ...I have read some of her novels in the past, maybe it is time to become reacquainted with her. You certainly make this latest one sound very appealing, Rose.ShySongbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08148381873578585910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-71743566931573289822011-03-02T13:29:34.141-06:002011-03-02T13:29:34.141-06:00I love mysteries! I'll be adding this to my to...I love mysteries! I'll be adding this to my towering TBR pile. Thanks for a great review!Beth Yarnallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10456953708066018896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-47511239859881879642011-03-02T12:20:01.966-06:002011-03-02T12:20:01.966-06:00Nothing better than a good book to make a plane ri...Nothing better than a good book to make a plane ride pass by. I love used book stores almost as much as plant stores. Awesome find!tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-66330560922198074502011-03-02T11:53:51.175-06:002011-03-02T11:53:51.175-06:00London is such a good setting for novels. I can s...London is such a good setting for novels. I can see why you like this mystery series. Nice to get 2 reviews in one post – it sounds like a helpful manual. What a great endorsement – to buy a book you borrowed from the library.Sarah Laurencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423008641739156182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-23213789436915675152011-03-02T09:19:08.685-06:002011-03-02T09:19:08.685-06:00Funny, but I haven't read any of those mysteri...Funny, but I haven't read any of those mysteries. Now I see what I've been missing. My tastes in reading material shift back and forth. I used to love mysteries, and the passion is returning. <br /><br />That bookstore in Portland looks like a wonderful place to spend a few hours or days.walk2writehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13501812375142037251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-63307076897095982462011-03-02T09:15:04.513-06:002011-03-02T09:15:04.513-06:00I love this series and have let several get past m...I love this series and have let several get past me. Will look for it.pattinase (abbott)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02916037185235335846noreply@blogger.com