tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post5219721007643319036..comments2024-02-04T04:40:23.122-08:00Comments on Harlequin Heartwarming: Comfort Reads - History Past and PresentPamela Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05834270662017246137noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-23076509537994135592017-06-16T19:17:30.260-07:002017-06-16T19:17:30.260-07:00With so many wonderful books out there, I rarely r...With so many wonderful books out there, I rarely reread. I do make exceptions for Gone With The Wind and To Kill A Mockingbird. Thanks for the LaVyrle Spencer reminder, I used to read her a lot in college.Jill Weatherholthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12935341991222337363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-47680330492408448482017-06-16T11:38:31.230-07:002017-06-16T11:38:31.230-07:00I don't care to reread much either, although I...I don't care to reread much either, although I have found myself starting a book and not realizing for several chapters I've already read it! Sometimes it's interesting to reread a book you read in college, or even earlier. Funny how differently things impact you depending what stage of life you're in.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17991961508230665632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-33750196708163998282017-06-16T09:37:07.582-07:002017-06-16T09:37:07.582-07:00I don't reread as much as I used to. When I th...I don't reread as much as I used to. When I think about it, it was right about the time I took up writing that I gave up rereading. I have read Pilcher's Winter Solstice several times, and many Agatha Christies. To me, one hallmark of a great story is when you think about the characters from time to time and wonder what they're doing now, just as you would any interesting people you&#Beth Carpenterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02447148196867821907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-81244456489460489632017-06-16T08:54:43.147-07:002017-06-16T08:54:43.147-07:00I seldom reread books, but I do keep them until so...I seldom reread books, but I do keep them until something finally prompts me to pass them on--sometimes simple lack of space. I noticed that years ago I'd started collecting most novels written by some RWA "luminaries," like Barbara Delinski, Susan Wiggs, and Barb O'Neal, and a few other of my favorite authors. I finally thinned them out, but there's something about certain Virginia McCulloughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00742085109270186669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-38275086321527296862017-06-16T08:36:33.936-07:002017-06-16T08:36:33.936-07:00This makes me want to go find a LaVryle Spencer an...This makes me want to go find a LaVryle Spencer and read the blurb, just to refresh my memory of the story. Her books are in a keeper box.Shirley Hailstockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08591939719909610168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-21130574007077829662017-06-16T08:32:37.047-07:002017-06-16T08:32:37.047-07:00I've read all of LaVyrle Spencer's books, ...I've read all of LaVyrle Spencer's books, too--more than once (except for the last three or four.) I do re-read even though I agree with the "so many books, so little time" adage. Re-reading's like an evening with girlfriends--one of my favorite things. I enjoyed your post, Shirley.Liz Flahertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06794565644883272260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-31733941597122650872017-06-16T07:17:58.117-07:002017-06-16T07:17:58.117-07:00Great! We can chat about math and science . . . an...Great! We can chat about math and science . . . and favorite books! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17478912840797103106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-28647962441409433282017-06-16T07:07:12.832-07:002017-06-16T07:07:12.832-07:00I have strengths in math and science too. I was a ...I have strengths in math and science too. I was a Chemistry major with a math minor in college. I guess we all get gifts in things, mine was the ability to remember dates.Shirley Hailstockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08591939719909610168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-22764917418616097782017-06-16T07:05:59.256-07:002017-06-16T07:05:59.256-07:00I remember the story in great detail and while I l...I remember the story in great detail and while I love the book, I'd read something new, but have the warmest thoughts for the characters I befriended in a book I've read and loved.Shirley Hailstockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08591939719909610168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-39909045119261815532017-06-16T07:04:46.759-07:002017-06-16T07:04:46.759-07:00I got into storytelling with Gabaldon's book. ...I got into storytelling with Gabaldon's book. Loved the way she could craft a story. I also got to read Outlander in it virgin state. Back when we had compuserve and Diana was posting chapters of her WIP.Shirley Hailstockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08591939719909610168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-37913646942646234282017-06-16T07:01:57.363-07:002017-06-16T07:01:57.363-07:00I have a huge bedroom, but a few years ago I had t...I have a huge bedroom, but a few years ago I had to remove the bookcases. They were making the bedroom a library. In my dream house, I have a library that's bright and airy and has comfortable chairs for reading.<br />Shirley Hailstockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08591939719909610168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-70880894838669599822017-06-16T07:00:37.340-07:002017-06-16T07:00:37.340-07:00I've read all of LaVryle Spencer's books t...I've read all of LaVryle Spencer's books too, and I also have keeper boxes.Shirley Hailstockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08591939719909610168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-68597019397225874682017-06-16T06:30:05.346-07:002017-06-16T06:30:05.346-07:00I think I've read everything by LaVyrle Spence...I think I've read everything by LaVyrle Spencer. There are a couple of her books on my keeper shelf, which is tall and wide and also includes keeper boxes because all the books won't fit. The books I've re-read the most are Jane Eyre, Pride and Prejudice, and The Count of Monte Cristo. In romance that would have to be Jude Deveraux's Highlander series.Carol Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02360417299528882416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-65158700734769991642017-06-16T06:23:54.748-07:002017-06-16T06:23:54.748-07:00When we renovated a few years ago, I took the oppo...When we renovated a few years ago, I took the opportunity (ok, husband pushed me to it) to downsize the book shelves in our bedroom. My criteria were: will I read this again and does it hold any sentimental meaning for me? So many books went to charities but I did keep my faves, which included "The Last Policeman" trilogy by Ben Winters. I haven't read "Morning Glory" butJanice Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12199889861936957390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-15734237943837079582017-06-16T06:05:58.784-07:002017-06-16T06:05:58.784-07:00My strengths were maths and sciences, so I'll ...My strengths were maths and sciences, so I'll have to remember not to get into a discussion about history with you! :)<br /><br />I read Morning Glory a looong time ago. You just prompted me to put it back on my TBR pile!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17478912840797103106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-29228747999398240152017-06-16T05:59:32.047-07:002017-06-16T05:59:32.047-07:00Definitely Gabaldon's OUTLANDER. My go-to book...Definitely Gabaldon's OUTLANDER. My go-to book for comfort and sometimes writing technique. I haven't read MORNING GLORY which is now on my TBR pile.M. K. 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