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SnowAngel
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@valiantarcher, I only read the last three books in the Love Comes Softly series this time because it had been so long and I did want to say I read the whole series again...not really a great reason, but that's it. I was super annoyed reading them that Drew didn't get better character development and Belinda really just isn't that interesting even if you try to read them quickly. Giggle  

I was disappointed with the Dashiell Hammett book, I really like the Continental Op stories, but this set of short stories was hit and miss...mostly misses. Although I really enjoyed a few of the stories, I don't think I will be keeping it. However reading it did make me want to read the Continental Op stories yet again, even thought it actually hasn't been that long since I read most of them (summer 2022).

I rearranged some of my bookshelves, so I've been working on a small stack of westerns that I pulled from my larger stack of unread books. I enjoyed the first two (Savage Range by Luke Short and The Dude by Max Brand), I started a third one by yet another author, but I don't think I will finishing it. I'm finding the westerns I like best are ones that were written before the 60s/70s (unless they're Christian fiction), lots of duds in the 70s ones I've tried reading. Will not be picking up anymore even if they're a bargain which the ones I've tried were from a bag sale.

I've returned to reading the Stonewall Jackson bio, if I read 10 pages a day I will finish it this month. Also continuing to read  Haunted Cosmos, it's excellent.

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Posted : February 1, 2025 3:12 pm
ValiantArcher
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Oh, ha, that makes me feel a bit better about not liking the last three books either, @SnowAngel. Giggle But too bad about the Dashiell Hammett book and the 70s western books (even if it's nice to be able to get a book off your shelves). Did rearranging your shelves provide any more space or just help you sort through some of the books you have?

I finished my reread of The Shadow of the Bear and have made it through one and part of a second of the Chesterton short story collections (both rereads, though the first one I hadn't remembered until I started it). I'm hoping to start a reread of Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen and do a first read of Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens soon, though. I've also gotten a few more books knocked off my to-read shelf and everything is back to fitting on one shelf! Grin I just need to keep at it a little more before the next major opportunity to buy books comes up soon. Giggle

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Let nothing you dismay.
Remember Christ our Savior
Was born on Christmas Day
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When we were gone astray.

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Posted : February 2, 2025 5:05 pm
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Col Klink
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Nicholas Nickleby is actually one of my favorite books. I hope that doesn't raise anyone's hopes for it too high though. My opinion on the book isn't universally held. A lot of people consider it an "immature work." But the things they criticize, like the stark division between good and bad characters, are honestly part of its appeal for me. 

Maybe it's because I first encountered the story when I was nineteen like Nicholas and it was great seeing a guy my age be a hero, take care of his family and stand up to bullies. 

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Posted : February 2, 2025 8:08 pm
coracle
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I'm a lifelong reader whose education included lots of Dickens and Austen, but who also loves kids' classics and previously read books.
I try to make myself read new books, as it takes a bit more brainpower to get into them and think about the people and the world they inhabit. I'm proud to say I just finished a murder mystery that's been on my shelf for nearly two years (bought from second hand sale at library). I've also started reading another series recommended by a friend; had to buy first two on Kindle as our local library didn't have them. (has anyone read "Her Royal Spyness"?)

There, shining in the sunrise, larger than they had seen him before, shaking his mane (for it had apparently grown again) stood Aslan himself.
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Posted : February 2, 2025 9:52 pm
ValiantArcher
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@Col-Klink, that's good to hear about why you love Nicholas Nickleby! I don't have strong expectations for it, just hoping it'll be a fun or interesting enough read. Smile

@coracle, congrats on finishing the mystery after a couple of years! Was it any good? I have heard of Her Royal Spyness before, but I don't think I know much besides the name.

God rest you merry, gentlemen,
Let nothing you dismay.
Remember Christ our Savior
Was born on Christmas Day
To save us all from Satan's pow'r
When we were gone astray.

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Posted : February 3, 2025 8:22 pm
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coracle
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NarniaWeb's Auntie Moderator

@valiantarcher

I only started it recently. It was sitting waiting for me to begin. 

 

There, shining in the sunrise, larger than they had seen him before, shaking his mane (for it had apparently grown again) stood Aslan himself.
"...when a willing victim who had committed no treachery was killed in a traitor's stead, the Table would crack and Death itself would start working backwards."

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