tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post7711011617108535000..comments2023-10-17T10:25:34.828-05:00Comments on Prairie Rose's Garden: Book Picks: Try a Little Potato Peel PieRosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-55943291475023744162009-02-17T06:42:00.000-06:002009-02-17T06:42:00.000-06:00I came back to find this review and I agree comple...I came back to find this review and I agree completely. How horrendous it must have been to make the decision to send your child to England before invasion!<BR/><BR/>If we're talking light and very funny, I love the Janet Evanovich books about bounty hunter Stephanie Plum.Liz Hindshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04646532093872561703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-69572673437284512722009-02-05T20:13:00.000-06:002009-02-05T20:13:00.000-06:00This is a good review!!! Do you want to join in on...This is a good review!!! Do you want to join in on March 4? If yes, I'll send you the graphic and add you to the reminder email.Barriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04678698296265168217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-28804064569720381272009-02-02T17:01:00.000-06:002009-02-02T17:01:00.000-06:00I'll add this one to my list of "to read&...I'll add this one to my list of "to read" books on GoodReads. And let me recommend a book to you that I just finished reading, "The Little Ottleys" by Ada Leverson, who was a friend of Oscar Wilde. She was a talented & witty writer.Mr. McGregor's Daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05911409327006498766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-35708160305418424432009-02-02T06:50:00.000-06:002009-02-02T06:50:00.000-06:00JulenaJo, I just wanted you to know I've visited y...JulenaJo, I just wanted you to know I've visited you before--and again today--and cannot leave a comment on your blog. For some reason, this happens to me on several blogs, and I don't know why. I'll keep trying! I see "Potato Peel Pie" is listed as one of your favorites, too:)Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-7879312707587551312009-02-01T12:13:00.000-06:002009-02-01T12:13:00.000-06:00Hi Rose....well done....that is the novel....Yes i...Hi Rose....well done....that is the novel....Yes it did upset me....but I think it is a wonderful insight into the lives that some poor souls lead.....purely because of their birth place and religion......Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-23997307804665388102009-02-01T10:22:00.000-06:002009-02-01T10:22:00.000-06:00Prairie Rose, I am a librarian and discovered The ...Prairie Rose, I am a librarian and discovered The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society quite by (happy) accident. I have been recommending it to everyone, and so far everyone has loved it. That's a rarity! It's one of my favorite books.JulenaJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04116877251409475813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-84736327030810085822009-02-01T07:33:00.000-06:002009-02-01T07:33:00.000-06:00Karrita, Yes, getting paid to read books sounds li...Karrita, Yes, getting paid to read books sounds like the ideal job for me! I like the idea of paying it forward; it's a good practice whether in blogging or life.<BR/><BR/>VP, Amazing! And I don't think I have a single snowdrop planted here:) Something to remedy next fall.<BR/><BR/>Monica, When you love a book, the movie is usually disappointing. I had no idea either that the Germans occupied Guernsey; in fact, I wasn't sure exactly where it was located before I read the book!Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-12629510278626681702009-01-31T14:00:00.000-06:002009-01-31T14:00:00.000-06:00No, it's not just you. I think the unusually cold ...No, it's not just you. I think the unusually cold weather, combined with the unsually high snowfall, has made winter go on for (approximately) EVER. My 23-year-old niece also read all four Twilight books and also lined up to see the movie, which she was disappointed by. I have The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society now on hold at my library; thanks for the tip, it sounds interesting. (And I had no idea the Germans occupied Guernsey!Monica the Garden Faeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06369882350990949968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-14969642417373055102009-01-31T11:18:00.000-06:002009-01-31T11:18:00.000-06:00Hi Rose - you asked if my snowdrop count was just ...Hi Rose - you asked if my snowdrop count was just my garden. It covers my front, side and back gardens plus the ones I guerrilla gardened into the public land at the side of the house :)<BR/><BR/>Hope you're having a great weekend!VPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02732971362066784175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-91086816321213424162009-01-31T11:10:00.000-06:002009-01-31T11:10:00.000-06:00Rose~The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Soc...Rose~<BR/><BR/>The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society sounds like a gem of a book. Maybe a retirement career of reviewing books is in your future.<BR/>Ah...wouldn't that be a dream, to get compensated for doing something as enjoyable as reading books?<BR/><BR/>Thanks for coming over to my blog and leaving such a nice compliment about the butterfly dish! I'm excited about paying it forward, I chose the handmade PIF, but I imagine it could be anything one wanted to share.<BR/><BR/>I enjoyed your blog today!<BR/>KarritaMy Mother's Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12650111954885067729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-36233853197446688112009-01-31T08:09:00.000-06:002009-01-31T08:09:00.000-06:00W2W, I finally was able to leave a comment! Hooray...W2W, I finally was able to leave a comment! Hooray!<BR/><BR/>Wendy, Edward is definitely not your typical vampire:) He's quite the gentleman and built like a Greek god. I'm not familiar with the actor who played the role in the movie, but I thought the late Heath Ledger would have been perfect. After reading the book, I can see why all the teenage girls would love to meet Edward!<BR/><BR/>Joey, Hope you enjoy the book! Funny you mentioned Pillars of the Earth. Beckie read it last year and recommended it, so I read it, too. I usually don't like anything that long--it felt like reading War and Peace:) But it was a great book once I got into it!<BR/><BR/>Mr BrownThumb, You're more than welcome. And thank you for all your hard work in planning this--I am so looking forward to the end of May!<BR/><BR/>Suburbia, This would be a great book to discuss in a book club. Hope you enjoy it!<BR/><BR/>Mean Mom, The Guernsey Literary Society...is really quick reading. I like Patricia Cornwell, too; have you read any of Kathy Reichs? Her main character is a forensic anthropologist and similar to Kay Scarpetta. I think I almost like Reichs' books better--not quite so dark.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-45123286283000749312009-01-31T04:52:00.000-06:002009-01-31T04:52:00.000-06:00I don't think that I would even have looked at a b...I don't think that I would even have looked at a book with such a strange title, (Potato Peel and stuff) if you hadn't mentioned it. It does sound interesting, though<BR/><BR/>I follow a fairly light diet, nowadays, when it comes to reading, I'm afraid. I do read a lot of Patricia Cornwell, but I have yet to read any Elizabeth George. I'm still struggling with a book I just can't get into and then I admit that I have 3 Agatha Christies lined up! Yes, I've read them all at one time or another, but I don't care!<BR/><BR/>Baked beans are navy/haricot beans cooked in a tomato sauce. They are delicious on toast, particularly with a little melted cheese on top.Mean Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07829239249872290230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-31798330972063621572009-01-31T03:23:00.000-06:002009-01-31T03:23:00.000-06:00How strange! The potato peel pie book is the next ...How strange! The potato peel pie book is the next book to read for my book club. I haven't started it yet but look forward to doing so even more now. Thanks Rose!Suburbiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05352465945711496612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-86778868087856403922009-01-30T21:52:00.000-06:002009-01-30T21:52:00.000-06:00Rose,Thank you for putting the badge for the garde...Rose,<BR/><BR/>Thank you for putting the badge for the garden blogger meetup in Chicago this May, up on your sidebar. I really appreciate it.MrBrownThumbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11326733084344581944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-78587450531572893672009-01-30T21:23:00.000-06:002009-01-30T21:23:00.000-06:00Books, books, wonderful books ... will we ever liv...Books, books, wonderful books ... will we ever live long enough to read them all ... The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society is a must read from all dear friends that have read it (honestly, top on my huge pile)! Thanks dear Rose ... (Hey Beckie ... if you enjoy historal novels on 'Cathedrals', you MUST read Pillars of the Earth (Ken Follet)... you will thank me and pass it on :)joeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09569378877717221045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-87814497679807035222009-01-30T20:21:00.000-06:002009-01-30T20:21:00.000-06:00Oh, the winter has been very long. And we still h...Oh, the winter has been very long. And we still have a lot more of it left. Sigh!<BR/>So that's what all the vampire fuss is about. My 12 year old granddaughter wrote on facebook something about this Edward vampire character and I told her "how much fun would it be to sleep in a coffin all day?" <BR/><BR/>Well, she informed me that that's not what this vampire does. He lives with his family. Hmmm - doesn't sound like the vampire stories I used to read. But I'm glad it's not so spooky or weird.<BR/><BR/>Happy reading!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14788733654505792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-64888613979751670802009-01-30T17:01:00.000-06:002009-01-30T17:01:00.000-06:00Thank you, Rose, for letting me know about the com...Thank you, Rose, for letting me know about the comments. It's kind of strange since I have been getting some comments. Weeping Sore said she was having trouble with it too. I've removed the Playlist and changed the comment format back to the way it was, but there is still a problem. I contacted Blogger about five days ago and have had no response. I do have my new blogging e-mail address posted on my profile if you want to leave your comments there. I will keep trying to get this problem resolved.walk2writehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13501812375142037251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-97725708495158192009-01-30T16:54:00.000-06:002009-01-30T16:54:00.000-06:00Beckie, I'll check out the DeMille books. I know ...Beckie, I'll check out the DeMille books. I know you like Patricia Cornwell--have you read any by Kathy Reichs? You'd enjoy those, too.<BR/><BR/>Neva, I didn't know you worked in a library--I bet the Meyer books don't stay on the shelves. So many of the high school girls where I now sub are reading them. Oh yes, it's a bright new day in Illinois!<BR/><BR/>Susie, I think this book would appeal to many people. It's not a mystery, and has just enough history to it to please a non-fiction reader. The Secret Life of Bees is one of my favorites, too! Did you see the movie as well?Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-7373675695588813732009-01-30T16:47:00.000-06:002009-01-30T16:47:00.000-06:00Jan, I would be surprised if a young boy actually ...Jan, I would be surprised if a young boy actually liked the book, because so much of it is a romance. As for being appropriate, I personally think it's fine for that age group--there's no sex or drugs, nor any strong profanity that I remember. Edward (the vampire) is actually quite a gentleman and a noble person. You might want to read the book, too, just to see if you approve!<BR/><BR/>W2W, I'm still having trouble leaving comments on your posts! There are several blogs like this where it won't take my comments. Please know I am reading your posts and have lots of feedback--in my head:)<BR/>When I attended the U of I, a huge beautiful wood-panelled room contained the card catalogue. I used to take my students there on a tour, and they were amazed by this room, which was bigger than our whole high school library! A room full of computers with databases just doesn't convey the same feeling.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-86303605159848317162009-01-30T14:47:00.000-06:002009-01-30T14:47:00.000-06:00My hubbie loves mysteries and true life crime. I u...My hubbie loves mysteries and true life crime. I use to be a big reader of fiction and then got so tired of it. Now I mostly read non-fiction but one fiction I dearly loved was The Secret Life of Bee's. I would highly recommend it. Oh and I did manage to read all 7 books of The Chronicles of Narnia this past summr. Loved it much too! I've not ever heard of the last book you mentioned but it does sound interesting. Thanks Rose and have a great weekend!Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06270611634380137009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-46810081590491001202009-01-30T06:31:00.000-06:002009-01-30T06:31:00.000-06:00Two great blogs about books....you do know I work ...Two great blogs about books....you do know I work in a library? The Stephenie Meyer books are SUCH a hit....unbelievable...yep...quick read. Still under snow cover here....I see you are as well...and we have a new governor.....we are just living the dream aren't we?Nevahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04601316661181297640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-18694270239379171222009-01-30T00:06:00.000-06:002009-01-30T00:06:00.000-06:00Rose, oddly enough I've never read any of George's...Rose, oddly enough I've never read any of George's books. And you know how fond I am of mystery writers. I will start looking for them as I have read most of Cromwell's. As much as I love Harry Potter I doubt I will read the Twilight books. I'm just not into vampires.<BR/><BR/>It was such a pleasure to read your very well written review of the Potato book. Any book containing a little history, great characters and a good story sounds wonderful. <BR/><BR/>I have been reading Nelson DeMille's 'Cathedral'. After having read several of his others-'By the Rivers of Babylon', 'Gold Coast', 'Night Fall', and 'The Lion's Game' I am amazed at the diversity of his style and highly recommend them. <BR/><BR/>This is what the world needs-more time to read great books!beckiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06400859161321357279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-44150066133274515142009-01-29T21:23:00.000-06:002009-01-29T21:23:00.000-06:00That quote from Shaffer's work is the voice of...That quote from Shaffer's work is the voice of the author-former-librarian, I think. One little thing in a book leading you to another makes me think of the old-fashioned library card catalog. I used to forget about time and get lost in those drawers of cards, going from one subject to another, one author to another, one period of history to another.... It's just not the same now with the computerized system. The search engines almost do the thinking for you, those clever algorithms and all. I am definitely going to be looking for this book. Thanks for the recommendation, Rose! Winter? What winter? ;>}walk2writehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13501812375142037251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-16961000103253971872009-01-29T20:53:00.000-06:002009-01-29T20:53:00.000-06:00Hi Rose,My son is 12, and asked for Twilight for C...Hi Rose,<BR/>My son is 12, and asked for Twilight for Christmas. My daughter who is 20 said it's a 'girl's book'. My husband is the one who bought it for him, I wouldn't have. I am sure he hasn't bothered to read it yet. What do you think about that book for a 12 yr. old boy? I'm not really sure it's something he should read. Any thoughts? Thanks!Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12844013803699228989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-33543195387396788292009-01-29T19:20:00.000-06:002009-01-29T19:20:00.000-06:00Lisa, I've read almost all of Sue Grafton's and Pa...Lisa, I've read almost all of Sue Grafton's and Patricia Cornwell's books; they're two of my favorites. The local librarian keeps recommending I try audio books, but I'm not sure if I would like them as much--I'm a visual learner:)<BR/><BR/>Gail, Your friend is a true optimist! We just haven't had any warm, thawing days all winter, it seems.<BR/><BR/>Annie, I'm thrilled I've found a reading soulmate! I prefer Grimes' Richard Jury series to her other books, but I will read anything she writes. <BR/>The potato peel pie sounded funny rather than edible, but if I was starving I'd rather eat that than some things. Thanks for the info on the beans on toast! <BR/><BR/>Lynn, I visit Nina's blog about once a week, but I should visit more often. You are right--her writing is poetic, and she has such beautiful images to illustrate it. Thanks for the reminder!<BR/><BR/><BR/>Maggie May, Thanks for the suggestion; I'll check that one out.<BR/><BR/>Sarah, Thank you. Yes, my granddaughter was pleased that I read Twilight and was more than willing to tell me what happens in the next three books, so I don't have to read them! I think this is the first book review I've written other than for my students as an example--it took a lot of thought! My hat is off to you for all the work you put into your reviews.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.com