tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post4618649122307379658..comments2023-10-17T10:25:34.828-05:00Comments on Prairie Rose's Garden: Escaping Winter's Chill With a Good BookRosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-55985652356456925432014-02-15T08:02:10.924-06:002014-02-15T08:02:10.924-06:00I loved your book review as well as your photo of ...I loved your book review as well as your photo of the snow. Winter here has been rather wet and mild, no snow in London whatsoever.<br /><br />Greetings from London.A Cuban In Londonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16423293358605007539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-66700447051539137122014-02-14T17:37:07.430-06:002014-02-14T17:37:07.430-06:00Cassi, We really do have similar reading tastes! ...Cassi, We really do have similar reading tastes! I always felt like I was visiting old friends when Jury was visiting with Melrose and company. Maybe by the time Penny comes out with her new book, I'll have read the rest of the series!<br /><br />Maggie, I've never been very good at jigsaws; I think I'm spatially challenged:)<br /><br />Janet, When I find an author--and characters--I like, I tend to read all the ones in a series. And I'm picky about mysteries!<br /><br />Sally, I was excited when I realized I could get the Nook app for free--now I can use up more of those gift certificates I've accumulated!<br /><br />Liz, Thanks for the recommendation--I'll have to check out Inspector Montalban. Hope he doesn't encourage me to eat even more:)<br /><br />Skeeter, More snow today! It does makes for pretty pictures, but it's been so cold, I haven't wanted to venture out with the camera. Hope you didn't get hit too hard with the ice.<br /><br />Nadezda, I enjoy reading lots of books, except romances:)<br /><br />Helene, Having lived in Norway, you must know what real snow is! I shouldn't complain:)<br /><br />Jason, I love, love Sara Paretsky! That reminds me I haven't read her latest--must order that one. I've read something by Hillerman, but it's been awhile.<br /><br />Jennifer, I've never tried to listen to an audio book, but maybe that would keep me from getting bored while cleaning out the clutter here:)<br /><br />Casa, Thanks for the recommendation--I loved "The Time Traveller's Wife," too. <br /><br />Suburbia, I've decided I'd much rather have snow than ice or even tons of rain. But then I don't have to worry about driving in it everyday like those who must get to work. Hope you find a good book to relax with!Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-9539362493922886682014-02-14T11:41:15.300-06:002014-02-14T11:41:15.300-06:00Loveing your snow pictures (though kinda glad we d...Loveing your snow pictures (though kinda glad we don't have it)<br />Here it's just storm after storm - I'm going to take inspiration from you and have a good read this half term holiday - the chores can wait!<br /><br />S xSuburbiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05352465945711496612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-48676760407482974212014-02-14T10:34:28.149-06:002014-02-14T10:34:28.149-06:00Shady, it might get up to 50 next week! I'm l...Shady, it might get up to 50 next week! I'm looking forward to a break, even if it's temporary.<br /><br />Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-5619628022487335392014-02-14T10:33:04.799-06:002014-02-14T10:33:04.799-06:00Barrie, Thanks for adding my link. Reading anothe...Barrie, Thanks for adding my link. Reading another Gamache book now!<br /><br />Tina, More snow today! But at least we're not as bad off as some people. I'd rather have snow than ice.<br /><br />Marijke, As much as I complain, I am so glad to have sunshine. Endless grey days get depressing. You're right--so many people are much worse off than we are.<br /><br />Lisa, I'm becoming a recluse this winter:)<br /><br />Sarah, Glad you finally got some snow! Yes, I'll take that over ice anyday. Getting lots of reading done this winter:)<br /><br />Sweetbay, I keep meaning to read at least the first of "The Hunger Games." Not my type of book, but I've heard so many good recommendations for this series.<br /><br />Gardenwalk, We have definitely been spoiled the last few years, so I think that's why I'm getting rather tired of winter. But I remember the late 70's--now those were real winters!Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-61262219965468633802014-02-13T18:01:16.626-06:002014-02-13T18:01:16.626-06:00I just started an Audrey Niffenegger book called H...I just started an Audrey Niffenegger book called Her Fearful Symmetry. So far, it's really good. She wrote The Time Travelers Wife, which is one of my favorites. More snow days for us, too, but at least I'll be caught up on my grading. :) Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-36880798584469267282014-02-13T15:45:55.548-06:002014-02-13T15:45:55.548-06:00Thanks for another recommendation Rose. I have bee...Thanks for another recommendation Rose. I have been a Louise Penny fan for a while now. I got an audio book of the last one and would love to see if I can find one for How the Light Gets In. I put the audio books on as I am working and I never notice the hours slipping by.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00116583212813729057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-82210855166682939952014-02-13T14:19:07.827-06:002014-02-13T14:19:07.827-06:00Interesting review. I don't know of Penny but ...Interesting review. I don't know of Penny but I may check her out. I think my favorite mystery writers are Sara Paretzky and Tony Hillerman.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-7687970008946863552014-02-11T13:21:58.116-06:002014-02-11T13:21:58.116-06:00Your winter photos look so serene and beautiful, b...Your winter photos look so serene and beautiful, but I know from experience how different it is when the snow is falling and the driveway has to be plowed again and a again so people can get out of the house. I used to live in Norway and we usually had 5 months of snow on the ground. I hope spring and thaw will come early for you this year, in the mean time – wrapping up warm with a good book sounds like a good idea :-)HELENEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16112289914239038835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-87201796946247366552014-02-11T11:39:51.713-06:002014-02-11T11:39:51.713-06:00I do like reading detective stories as well! Seeme...I do like reading detective stories as well! Seemed this book is interesting, will wait for good translation.Nadezdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08159291982383302922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-15133916494697350522014-02-10T13:39:38.092-06:002014-02-10T13:39:38.092-06:00Oh so cold looking and so happy you do not have to...Oh so cold looking and so happy you do not have to get out in it for work! Slick roads are not fun at all. All that snow does make for pretty pictures though. I love the look of a snow blanket but I am so ready for Spring now. Keep warm and enjoy that book! Skeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222522533934405029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-52941566335205790952014-02-10T11:55:55.328-06:002014-02-10T11:55:55.328-06:00I cannot imagine having that much snow and for so ...I cannot imagine having that much snow and for so long! I like a little but I would soon be fed up and want to get out I'm sure.<br /><br />Have you read any of the Inspector Montalbano mysteries by Camillieri? Written in Italian they're available in English and I enjoy them. The inspector is a man who likes his food!Liz Hindshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04646532093872561703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-40724478614232230162014-02-09T18:47:31.957-06:002014-02-09T18:47:31.957-06:00I did not know that about the Nook app. I am now ...I did not know that about the Nook app. I am now using my new iPad mini for reading. I am loving it.<br /><br />I am not a mystery reader, but this sounds quite interesting. <br /><br />Are't you glad we don't have to go out?Sally Wesselyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06470453773515491625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-8457368063276195482014-02-09T11:07:39.323-06:002014-02-09T11:07:39.323-06:00Sounds like a really interesting series of books, ...Sounds like a really interesting series of books, I too like mystery thrillers with more to them than just the basic murder. Goes on the wishlist!Janet/Plantaliscioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15605580157193047780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-15524263909580369832014-02-09T02:44:10.105-06:002014-02-09T02:44:10.105-06:00I will look out for her books!
The only thing to d...I will look out for her books!<br />The only thing to do when you're snowed up is to read and (for me) do jigsaws! <br />With us, its a question of being rained in! No end to the watery stuff!<br />Roll on Spring.<br />Maggie x<br /><br /><a href="http://granniemay.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Nuts in May</a>Maggie Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183886005936250976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-2305465672841049922014-02-08T20:55:57.088-06:002014-02-08T20:55:57.088-06:00I have been reading the Gamache books in order, an...I have been reading the Gamache books in order, and loved the twist in the end of this one. I really didn't expect it! Richard Jury and Inspector Lynley are two of my other favorite mystery series. The dialog between Jury, Melrose, and company, is always wonderful.<br /><br />I just read on Louse Penny's Facebook page that she has written another Gamache book. It has just gone to her publisher, so I imagine it'll still be a year before it comes out.Cassihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04058787761575567910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-44055621468362344762014-02-08T19:50:40.616-06:002014-02-08T19:50:40.616-06:00Hi Rose, Thanks for the book "Advertisement!...Hi Rose, Thanks for the book "Advertisement!" <br /><br />Pretty snowy, but we've a bit more winter ahead. :-)<br /><br />Hugs!<br />SGShady Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05007816271406393818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-12782200757275538032014-02-08T17:30:08.882-06:002014-02-08T17:30:08.882-06:00Sitting back and reading seems like such a good id...Sitting back and reading seems like such a good idea this winter. I so remember when we had winters like this regularly. So many have become accustomed to short and warm winters, but it takes one like this to get people back to realty here in the North. For those in the Southern states, I can bet much of this would be new and unwelcome. Your property looks very pretty in snow, but I can tell you want the snow to give way to Spring blooms. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-50230148736720646662014-02-08T10:48:10.109-06:002014-02-08T10:48:10.109-06:00I will look into this book! I've been reading ...I will look into this book! I've been reading and re-reading The Hunger Games series (love them) but am always looking for something new to read.<br /><br />February 8, 2014 at 10:47 AM <br />sweetbayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06248743114944736346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-63249980160976276472014-02-08T10:47:11.263-06:002014-02-08T10:47:11.263-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.sweetbayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06248743114944736346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-12850220859389784102014-02-08T09:28:05.960-06:002014-02-08T09:28:05.960-06:00We got 8 inches too, but we needed it. Icy roads, ...We got 8 inches too, but we needed it. Icy roads, though, are no fun. Good choice to stay home with books. The corruption angle would add an interesting layer to a mystery. Thanks for the recommendation. Your snow photos are beautiful too. Sarah Laurencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423008641739156182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-89693981773275620192014-02-08T09:15:09.912-06:002014-02-08T09:15:09.912-06:00Aren't you glad you don't have to worry ab...Aren't you glad you don't have to worry about getting out in all this? Your book sounds like it would be a good one. Snow flurries here today too. I am getting a little winter worn.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-66519267953291390812014-02-08T04:04:39.185-06:002014-02-08T04:04:39.185-06:00Dear Rose I can imagine you had enough of this win...Dear Rose I can imagine you had enough of this wintery weather. But I have to admit I love the vieuws out of your garden. You are having beautiful blue sky's and sunshine. Overhere temperatures don't come below 8C this winter but every day a new storm and grey sky's don't make people happy overhere. But I should not complain when I look what is happening in France and England with lots of floodings.<br />I hope for everyone spring will arrive soon.<br />Stay warm and best wishes from me.Marijkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12848940570958437408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-88684391517508618122014-02-07T18:37:44.253-06:002014-02-07T18:37:44.253-06:00I must say the pictures of the snow are awfully pr...I must say the pictures of the snow are awfully pretty tho you can keep it. This winter just seems unending. Urgh. A good book is just the trick. tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-16965207484839054722014-02-07T16:57:20.889-06:002014-02-07T16:57:20.889-06:00I added your link to the book review post. I ready...I added your link to the book review post. I ready STILL LIFE by Louise Penny and really enjoyed it. Your review reminded me that I need to catch up on the Armand Gamache mysteries. Thank you so much for reviewing!Barriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04678698296265168217noreply@blogger.com