Jäsen: Esta1923

Good to know...I happened to stumble upon it as a bargain book having never heard of it before. I'll buy almost anything from the NYRB Classics series if it's cheap enough! Looks like I'll enjoy it though, thanks for writing.

Lähettänyt: eswnr 7:03 pm (EST) Dec 17, 2009

I do admire Ivan Doig, and no, I was not up to date about his new book. Thanks for the heads up! I do live pretty close to him and ocasionally I'll see him going for a walk north of Seattle where we live. Since I don't know him personally, I don't stop him and speak to him; but I've met him a few times, and he's signed several of my books, and a broadside that was published for a group I belong to called the Book Club of Washington. He seems like quite a gentleman. Winter Brothers is my favorite title, Bucking the Sun, and This House of Sky are also right up there. Nice to hear from you. Tom.

Lähettänyt: Mechan1c 4:07 am (EST) Dec 12, 2009

Very glad your EKG was favorable.
That is what I most desire to do, continue as I am.
I saw that you were posting Wed. and wished you well.
Happy belated Thanksgiving to you too. MAJic

Lähettänyt: MAJic 11:01 pm (EST) Nov 27, 2009

I'm catching up on all the November threads in the GD and saw that you celebrated your Anniversary this month? Congratulations! Mark and I were married on the 19th of Nov., 26 years for us now.:) We would love to be able to celebrate our 64th!

Lähettänyt: MrsLee 11:45 am (EST) Nov 27, 2009

Here's hoping all goes well. MAJic

Lähettänyt: MAJic 4:50 pm (EST) Nov 14, 2009

ok but i like to do that crap you no keegansaid he loves you.

Lähettänyt: footballkyle 5:09 pm (EST) Nov 11, 2009

Ye gawds and little fishes... can it really be two months since your message? I have been madly busy writing a social history of a Wiltshire family and what feels like endless relentlessly uynsuccessful proposals. This is a partial reason but no excuse. I have just received a copy of Ordish's Living House, bought on your recommendation. It looks wonderful. Before you mentioned him I had only heard of Ordish as one of the forces behind the renewed interest in English wine making. It transpires that he was polymathic.

Lähettänyt: TheoClarke 6:30 am (EST) Oct 9, 2009

Hmm, that would be near southeastern KY--beyond that I don't have a clue. I'm not familiar with that area.

Lähettänyt: RitaFaye 6:54 pm (EST) Sep 6, 2009

Appalachia the area. I was raised in WV. Where is Appalachia VA?

Lähettänyt: RitaFaye 5:40 pm (EST) Sep 5, 2009

I also decided to "ignore" the thread! :-)

Lähettänyt: omaca 9:20 pm (EST) Aug 30, 2009

My wife, a native speaker of English, didn't realize until her adult years that
"Marsey Doates" wasn't complete nonsense and actually parsed into intelligible
sentences.

Lähettänyt: modalursine 8:56 pm (EST) Aug 30, 2009

Ooh, you are my first commenter! Nice surprise.

I love the movie "Enchanted April" and discovered the book later. The movie is surprisingly faithful to the book, more so than most movies are. I suspect we have other books in common, I just have not added many yet. A quick glance at your list shows 84, Charing Cross Road and Chocolat, both of which I have read (and seen).

Your list is more "literary" than mine will be, though. I have read far too many forgettable mysteries and quite a few science fiction and fantasy books.

Lähettänyt: littleshell 5:23 pm (EST) Aug 27, 2009

Surprised isn't the word. I'm astounded.

what started off as a mini-gripe about a minor irritation seems to have developed into a fully fledged (and in some cases, rather over-heated) debate about all things LT. I feel like Pandora... :-)

Lähettänyt: omaca 10:27 pm (EST) Aug 19, 2009

i'm glad it went well with you and your author-to-never-be friend. sounds like you tip-toed through a delicate situation and came out unscathed. kudos.

Lähettänyt: tcw 10:23 am (EST) Aug 18, 2009

I am interested to know more about your trip(s) to Aldeburgh.

Lähettänyt: TheoClarke 5:37 pm (EST) Aug 14, 2009

Thank you. I meant to do it before but forget. Then I saw your post on the Early Reviewer thread, sorry you didn't get anything.

Lähettänyt: FicusFan 5:05 pm (EST) Aug 6, 2009

Esta,

Glad to hear you are making progress and happy with your library. Good luck with the rest of the project.

Lähettänyt: FicusFan 8:26 pm (EST) Aug 4, 2009

I agree, the actual reviews are often too long and take up too much space. But some choose to have them there.

Don't worry you are not bothering me at all. I enjoy LT and like to talk to others on the site and help when I can. I realize when something is not how you thought or remembered it does throw you for a loop.

Lähettänyt: FicusFan 7:35 pm (EST) Jul 24, 2009

Thanks for your comment. Glad to be of help. Hope it all works out the way you want it to. Enjoy your swim.

Lähettänyt: FicusFan 7:31 pm (EST) Jul 24, 2009

Absolutely, that's exactly how I meant it!

Lähettänyt: AllieW 4:18 am (EST) Jun 30, 2009

Yep! That's me on Flickr. :)

Lähettänyt: GeorgiaDawn 10:14 pm (EST) Jun 25, 2009

Hi Esta, I hope you are having a great day in the Bay area, and that the sun is shining a light breeze is air-conditioning your mind :-)

I've been feeling quite guilty for listing my DVDs although if there had been a note asking me not to I wouldn't have. I've been telling myself not to feel bad as I checked that others had first and saw advice on how to do it (plus it listed under future developments) but I can't help feeling mortified. At least since my films are mostly Asian Cinema they are unlikely to 'pollute' the purists book searches.

I just took an amble through your shelves and was thrilled to discover a gem called 'Firmin - Adventures Of A Metropolitan Lowlife'. As a lover of small rodents (although I must say I prefer imaginary rats to real ones) I am very taken with the look of it and it seems to have good ratings from many readers on various sites. Needless to say I immediately added it to my Amazon wishlist - So thank you for that!

*Sigh* so many books, so little time...

Lähettänyt: Littlemissbashful 1:35 pm (EST) Jun 25, 2009

Thank you for your kind words, and for the generous thought.

Unfortunately, it IS a real problem - when the civil and polite voices retreat from the fray, the rude and intolerant are left in possession of the field. Soon they drown out everyone else.

Lähettänyt: AsYouKnow_Bob 2:24 am (EST) Jun 20, 2009

I wanted to speak, Esta, since you made a contribution to 60+ ---- I was beginning to think that I had alienated everybody in the group. (Not really; I saw after I joined how little activity there was. It's too bad. I love communicating with the young ones, but it's also a pleasure to speak to someone with opportunities for similar life experiences.
I like the books that we have in common. I haven't entered my Ivan Doig yet - haven't read him either. I guess I'll bump him up a little higher on the foothills of Mt. Bookpile.
Cheers!
Peggy

Lähettänyt: LizzieD 5:52 pm (EST) Jun 2, 2009

Not a chance with "The Black Doll." Sorry. It is a fine book and relatively light and small. My art books are another story.

Lähettänyt: kswolff 3:05 pm (EST) Jun 2, 2009

*waves* Hi, Esta! Came over from the May Reads thread to answer your comment re Miss Bianca. ^-^ I first 'met' her in the Disney movie The Rescuers, but I grew up not knowing it was based on a book (well, two, so I'm told). I didn't learn that until about a year or two ago and they've been on my wishlist since.

I got lucky when both The Rescuers and Miss Bianca showed up on BetterWorld.com at the same time. My reaction was pretty much "Aha! *snatch* Mine now!" They arrived a few days ago and I read them Saturday because I was in dire need of some easy, comfort reading. I'm so glad I decided to pick those two books! I did indeed fall in love! Not just with Miss Bianca, but with both the books! They were exactly what I needed and Miss Bianca is such a lovely creatures. (Also she, er, reminds me a bit of myself. Being sheltered and all.) My favourite scene, to date anyway, must be the opening of Miss Bianca where Sharp describes Bianca as a nervous speaker. It is so, so true. (And maybe, just maybe, if I'd read these books as a child, I might not be so afraid of presentations/speaking in groups as I am today. I can dream...)

So now I'm going to have to hunt down the rest of the books slowly. It's a pity they're out of print because they really are lovely.

And that's my longish burble on your comment there. ^-^

Lähettänyt: Shanra 3:30 am (EST) Jun 1, 2009

About the Stephen Daubert book - I got a message saying that I had been selected to receive a copy. But I deleted it, so I don't remember if it was an Early Reviewer book or a Member Reviewer. Either way, I am enjoying it.

Lähettänyt: cmbohn 12:01 am (EST) May 22, 2009

Thanx :) It is all very exciting, tho mum & I are allready arguing about colour, cupboard & carpet choices, lol... Your house sounds like it was gorgeous! I wish I could live in a wooded area, one of the most major things i was looking for was trees, where i live at the moment with my parents is very hilly & has lots of trees, but its waay out of my price range :( So there arent as many trees arround as I would like, but its not too bare & its in a nice quiet court thats still close to public transport :)

Lähettänyt: Seanie 1:09 am (EST) May 14, 2009

Both "Pretty Bird" and "The Cellist of Sarajevo" are incredibly similar. As I said, "Cellist" is a more tightly written book, but they both cover very similar territory. Since they're both based on historical fact and the incidences of snipers and the tunnel under the airport were well known, I wouldn't go as far as plagarism, but they are strikingly close.

Lähettänyt: whymaggiemay 12:25 pm (EST) Apr 15, 2009

Thanks, Esta1923, for the kind words, and for your question. The history of the EOA-23 variant, including Mapplethorpe, is indeed fictional. But it's inspired by something I read once about an extremely rare genetic disorder, the sufferers of which can all be traced back to a single generative man, who lived not so long ago.

Thanks for reading me!

Lähettänyt: stefanmerrillblock 7:16 pm (EST) Apr 13, 2009

Esta1923, Thank you for sharing that moment indeed. It was a beautiful book and I am sure a beautiful play. It looks like we have much in common. I see Sylvia Townsend Warner. I just read her for the first time this year and enjoyed her so much. I am delighted to see how many more of her books I have yet to discover. Maren

Lähettänyt: Marensr 4:56 pm (EST) Apr 1, 2009

Isn't that the truth? Although my boy had very pretty manners when he brought it home to me, and he sorted it. :)

Lähettänyt: MrsLee 2:43 am (EST) Mar 25, 2009

I agree with you in regards to Anne Tyler. I too enjoyed her earlier novels. The last several have been disappointing.
I see that you read "American Rust".....is this because you belong the the Early Reader program ? Do you request the ARCs that are available ? Just wondered if this was your first or if you've read others ?
When I worked in the small bookstore, I was lucky enough to attend several Book Expos. These expos were held in Chicago. One had to be a "bookseller" in an independant bookstore to attend. I was lucky enough to meet quite a few authors. They came to the Expo to autograph their newest books. Publishers came to give away ARCs of up and coming publications. I usually took home around 50 books or so. FREE !!! I met Jim Harrison, Yann Martel, Richard Russo, Barbara Kingsolver and many others. I love meeting the people who write the stories. So often they "match" their work. It sounds as if Doig matches his writing, which I find gentle and warm. Harry W Schwartz's hosted many author events....perhaps the biggest one I remember was when Joyce Carol Oates was in town. A very different individual.....to be sure ! Schwartz's will be missed, there is no one to take their place. It is getting ever more difficult for authors to "sell themselves" Handselling is soon to be a thing of the past and sponsering authors has been the job of independant stores.....how will we meet them now ?

Lähettänyt: faceinbook 8:31 pm (EST) Mar 19, 2009

Esta,
A baseball fan ?? I love baseball....also football, can't live in
Wisconsin without being an avid Packer fan. Not such a fan of basketball.
I always get the feeling that basketball could be a five minute game as
whoever has the ball last wins.
If I am honest about television, I have to say that I watch more now than I
ever did. When my children were young we rarely turned the thing on.
Television is what I call "lazy entertainment".
The budget problem seems to be hitting quite a few. Milwaukee had one
independant book store left in business......Harry W. Schwartz. They
opened 82 yrs ago and will be closing on April 1st. Very sad for the
community !
I work at a used book store in a small town just north of Milwaukee. The
store is surprisingly doing very well. I worked in a couple of small
bookstores before this and loved hand selling exciting new publications, it
is somewhat disheartening to see which books keep the used book store in
business. I guess one must just be happy that the store is doing quite
well in these hard times.
It is good to "meet" you Esta :>)

Jeannie

Lähettänyt: faceinbook 9:11 am (EST) Mar 11, 2009

Esta,
There you go....just proves some things never change. I didn't even remember the paper that came with the books.
As a student, ALL the way through my school years I was always getting check marked next to these two things :
Shows growth in self control
and
Follows directions.

I would suppose that at the age of 58, it may be too late for me to correct these two faults :>0
BUT, if I should be so lucky as to snag another ARC, I will be sure to read through the paper work that comes with.

Glad you stayed in touch. We must do so, I find your library so interesting...and why wouldn't I ? We seem to share similar reading taste.
I grew to the age of 13 without a television in my home, best thing my parents could have done for me. Like you I read...everything I could get my hands on !

I haven't been a world traveler, haven't had the means but if I really think about it....I have been an armchair traveler. My life has been so enriched through what I've read.

Jeannie

Lähettänyt: faceinbook 4:08 pm (EST) Mar 4, 2009

Esta,
I am under the impression that the publishers check the LibraryThing site for the reviews. I publish the review on LibraryThing and on Amazon. That is as far as I go. I haven't heard that a review should go to the publisher.

I'm going to have to poke around your library.....34 books are quite a few matches :>)

I'll watch for your review. I liked American Rust, thought it was a good read !

Jeannie

Lähettänyt: faceinbook 8:06 am (EST) Mar 4, 2009

Hi Esta
We do share an interesting variety of authors - Garrison Keiler, Maxine Hong Kingston (has she written anything lately?) Ann Tyler (I agree with you - her earlier books are better - tho "Breathing Lessons" was good) I'm getting ready to re-read "In this house of Brede". first read it as a teen-ager when I thought I knew everything!

Lähettänyt: MarianV 4:10 pm (EST) Mar 1, 2009

thank you. I am glad to be welcomed to the group :) It is very nice to encounter older people on the internet, especially ones who share interests. I am going to flag your library as an interesting one for me to keep track of.

Have a great weekend.

sevedra

Lähettänyt: sevedra 1:15 am (EST) Feb 28, 2009

thanks for the YA chime; just about ANYTHING by Peter Dickinson is worth any reader's while. Tulku is excellent; Merlin Dreams is probably the most original set of riffs on the Merlin mythos extant, and beautifully written. "Memory", by Mahy sounds not unlike the Bosse book you mentioned, which i haven't read and will track down, a older adolescent and a women in the early stages of dementia become close friends - very moving. I have a very hard time dealing w/ what i perceive as a very patronizing attitude towards "kids"/"YA" books; the best are literature - period.

Living in Santa Rosa in the late 50s, our swim team would compete against the Walnut Creek team every summer..Then as far north as Red Bluff. When last in Santa Rosa the population was ~ 25k; i understand it's rather different now!

Lähettänyt: bobmcconnaughey 6:13 am (EST) Feb 20, 2009

I did go and find the article in the NYTimes that you referenced. It was fascinating -- for example, that the books were primarily grouped and displayed on the shelves at Sothebys according to where the books were printed. The gentleman who assembled that collection was clearly driven by an interesting outlook on publishing. But I wouldn't have seen it at all if you hadn't pointed me towards it. Thanks!

Lähettänyt: jillmwo 10:01 am (EST) Feb 15, 2009

I adored it! Some of the reviews here are less than positive, maybe I'll write one to redress the balance. I see Jim as essentially likeable. No role-model true but not horrible. And yes, the ending is rather improbable, but he's Lucky Jim, not Unlucky Jim, or even Realistic Jim. And Bertrand is an amazing character. Thanks for saying hello!

Lähettänyt: bencritchley 7:45 am (EST) Jan 22, 2009

*lol* Esta, good on yer for getting her up and running on this historic day! (I've been watching the inauguration plus parade, too, but for me it was conveniently timed, after work).

Lähettänyt: GirlFromIpanema 3:15 am (EST) Jan 21, 2009

No worries, I'm not getting rid of my mac any time soon. I am however beginning to think it might be time to start working on convincing my parents to get me a new laptop. I got it back yesterday morning and it was working for a while, but its starting to have problems again. Given, they're different problems, but never being able to close it might present some challenges.

Lähettänyt: DeusExLibrus 6:07 pm (EST) Jan 14, 2009

Use this in your post:

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Lähettänyt: JPB 3:25 pm (EST) Jan 1, 2009

Could you give me a link to your flikr page? :D

Lähettänyt: JPB 9:23 am (EST) Jan 1, 2009

Hi Esta,
Thanks for the good wishes and the yellow highlighted comment. You made me smile! I hope you have a very happy New Year.
Happy reading,
Lorie

Lähettänyt: loriephillips 12:33 pm (EST) Dec 26, 2008

Hi Esta and Victor! I can't remember Victor's profile name, so I'm sending this message through you, Esta. First of all, Merry Christmas, and I hope this season of holidays is lovely for you both.

Mark wanted to tell you about our Christmas concert here in Red Bluff with the North State Symphony. Only problem is, I can't find the program and not being musical, I can't remember the names of the pieces. Anyway, there was a harpsichord in the orchestra. They played classical pieces from Handel, Hayden, Mozart and others. It was enjoyable.

Hope you are both well. :)

Lähettänyt: MrsLee 12:18 pm (EST) Dec 25, 2008

Hi - I haven't heard a thing. (I don't think I'd really be on any sort of private announcement list, though.) As of Saturday she was busily buying Secret Santa books... guess we'll just have to watch the blog & Talk.
Happy holidays!

Lähettänyt: jjlong 5:56 pm (EST) Dec 22, 2008

Hi Esta, thanks for your comment. I'm enjoying Antproof but it's slow going because I find if I read it in small chunks, I have to look back and remind myself what was going on. I have to read it when I have bigger chunks of time, which will improve a lot in a week or so.

BTW, my dad is a 23-er also, turning 85 next week. I just sent him a Benny Carter CD of a concert recorded on Carter's 85th birthday.

Lähettänyt: Jim53 10:19 pm (EST) Dec 15, 2008

Oh, how funny! I had a similar experience when teaching Romeo and Juliet... my "back row boys" left in tears when the class watched the movie. The greatest part was that no one wanted to mock them about it, so the whole class left discussing how much they had enjoyed it. Such a treat when the traditional non-readers find something they love!
I'll definitely have to check out the movie for I Capture the Castle if it is good, then; I didn't know there was one until I saw it on the back of a library copy of the book!

Lähettänyt: mlwl 12:36 pm (EST) Nov 27, 2008

You're welcome Esta. I was rather tired when I posted, so I'm glad it made sense.

Yes, Leacock and Findley are certainly very different but very good writers. I went through a real phase with Findley when I was in my early twenties (I think it was after my Margaret Atwood / Alice Munro phase). Unfortunately, I haven't kept up as well with his later work. I'll have to remedy that soon.

Lähettänyt: sqdancer 11:37 pm (EST) Nov 22, 2008

Thank you! Our actual Anniversary is on Wednesday, but this is the last day I will be by a computer for awhile. :)

Lähettänyt: MrsLee 10:40 am (EST) Nov 17, 2008

Coyote seems to be OK on my computer. But I am using a brand new computer with newest software. Don't know if that's part of it. Suggest you e-mail the publisher's contact again.

Lähettänyt: WildMaggie 9:46 am (EST) Nov 7, 2008

Re: Coyote's Call. I've been to the NetGalley website, filled out their registration form, read their terms, and was told I would get an e-mail to authenticate my e-mail address. That's where things are now. It asked me what types of literature I reviewed so I marked about half of their long list of catagories. Don't know if that will ever matter.
Maggie

Lähettänyt: WildMaggie 9:45 pm (EST) Nov 6, 2008

Hmm... I can't stand that kind of sentences so I guess I didn't miss much by not having the e-book. If you're interested in this theme Fatima Mernissi also wrote book about living as a woman in Arabian country.

Lähettänyt: chatgarou 1:10 pm (EST) Nov 2, 2008

Hi Esta -

Yes, it is quite a lovely book, and has been just a tremendous inspiration as research for writing. What a great idea, to mine it again! Too often, my schedule seeps up extra reading time, when the payoff of a good book helps to galvanize new inspiration.

You have such a lovely, tranquil, beautiful face! I enjoyed seeing your picture, along with your husband! Certainly made me think of the wisdom: when young you have the face you were born with, when older, you earn the face you deserve.

Thanks for writing.

Lähettänyt: JannyWurts 3:25 pm (EST) Oct 23, 2008

I saw you there. At the bottom of the box where all the typing can be seen there is a line for entering text. Put your cursor there and type in what ever and then hit return. Go back and play around, I am sure you'll get it.

See you next time.

Fridays are good days to check in chat.

Lähettänyt: maggie1944 4:02 pm (EST) Oct 17, 2008

It's been a while since you sent me a message. You were so kind to do so. I wanted to reply to you sooner but wanted to have the time where I can spend time replying the right way.

You say that I left you a kind note on "the Green Dragon" for you. There is no need to thank me for being kind or leaving you a note. Obviously, I felt like saying something to you. I am sure I only said what I felt. It is nice to hear that someone found what you said kind. Now it is my turn to thank you for a wonderful reply.

Jacqueline

Lähettänyt: callmejacx 10:04 pm (EST) Oct 16, 2008

Oh, that's wonderful news, Esta! Let me know what nickname he chooses and we'll have a party in The Dragon.
:o)

Lähettänyt: clamairy 10:03 pm (EST) Oct 9, 2008

Hi Esta, How sweet of you to say that my presence at the Green Dragon meet up would make everyone's day! Thank you for that. But, sadly, I'm afraid the month of October is given over almost entirely from setting up our new house in beautiful Boonville. There's just so much to dig out from and arrange and sort and . . . well, you know what I mean, I'm sure. Perhaps next time. And I don't know if you ever make it up north as far as Mendocino County (It's not really all that far, you know!), but if you do, please give me a shout. It would be fun to get together. This is a pretty magical part of the state. I wouldn't be surprised if we had some elves around! Best, Jerry

Lähettänyt: rocketjk 5:25 pm (EST) Oct 7, 2008

Thanks Esta. Please feel free to pass the review along. I'm flattered you enjoyed it.

By the way, did you finally get an opportunity to read The Damnation of Theron Ware?

Lähettänyt: Ganeshaka 10:41 pm (EST) Sep 14, 2008

Esta, you are right , "In This House of Brede" is a wondrous book!

I loved it! I will certainly read it again. How have you and Victor been?

~thinking of you

k

Lähettänyt: mckait 6:01 am (EST) Sep 11, 2008

Hmm...I don't think I did you much of a favor, but I did think the list of books was interesting.

Yes, some of the books we share are favorites of mine, and some of them I haven't read yet.

You were born in the same year as my mother (to whom I just loaned Britannia Mews for a re-read). 1923 was a very good year.

Lydia

Lähettänyt: LydiaHD 7:44 pm (EST) Sep 7, 2008

Hi, Esta,

I saw your post about the earthquake and thought you might live in the Bay Area. I live in the Central Valley but we inherited my folks home in Vallejo a couple of years ago and frequently go up there for R&R. When My husband retires next summer I'm sure we will be there even more.

I notice you have some M.F,K.Fisher--I really enjoy her writing--she is an alum of the college I want to (ages ago!).

I also notice you are a member of Green Dragon--are you going to the meeting in Pleasanton in October? We are hoping to come up that weekend and attend. He will just have returned from China so it depends on how much time he can give up.

I enjoyed looking at your library and got some ideas of things to read, Thanks.

Lähettänyt: MusicMom41 1:06 am (EST) Sep 6, 2008

Hi, Esta

Thanks for the note - I hope it settles on a weekend I'm free.

BTW, staffordcastle and joiedelivre are the both me - I posted while I was in the staffordcastle account, then realized that if someone were to check out my profile/library, it would be better that it was this one, where my F&SF resides!

Looking forward to meeting other active Thingamabrarians - most of the ones I know in real life have pretty much not done anything with their accounts.

Lähettänyt: joiedelivre 11:37 pm (EST) Sep 2, 2008

Esta, don't cancel on my account, I love your generous spirit! No, I'm like littlegeek, a tiny bit concerned that someone who has harassed the group in the past could show up, but since they can see all of our posts in talk anyway, if they really want to, they will. I can't imagine anyone with that motive showing up. You might invite those you've invited (awkward sentence!) to stop by the Green Dragon and get a feel for the atmosphere? Then they can decide whether or not they would like to join us. I'm really looking forward to meeting you! :)

Lähettänyt: MrsLee 6:20 pm (EST) Sep 2, 2008

No biggie. You asked, is all. I think I'm just afraid of some of those meanies over on the scifi thread crashing our party! But really, it's not a problem.

Lähettänyt: littlegeek 3:49 pm (EST) Sep 2, 2008

Hi Esta, I'm really looking forward to meeting you too! Whenever we decide on the date. Now I want September to go by very fast.

Lähettänyt: MrsLee 2:24 pm (EST) Aug 30, 2008

I absolutely would if I could afford it. Joel is the dearest friend I have whom I have never met, and frankly I like him more than some of my "close" friends, LOL! I'd love to meet you all, but I'll need a major change in life circumstances to be able to travel at will!

Lähettänyt: mrgrooism 4:43 pm (EST) Aug 28, 2008

I do have a copy of I Served the King of England, but I have not yet read it. As with many of the books I've bought in the last six months, it was recommended here on LT - perhaps by you? Unfortunately, the stack of books I've bought in the last six months is quite embarrassing. To make matters worse, I have been reading library books first because, you know, they want them back. I am looking forward to this one though - if I remember correctly, it's supposed to be funny, satire or something like that. I love those.

Lähettänyt: emaestra 9:21 pm (EST) Aug 27, 2008

Hey Esta thanks for the welcome! strange and Norrell was one of the finest works of fantasy i've read! I'm hungry for more.

Lähettänyt: mr.strange 5:46 pm (EST) Aug 21, 2008

Thanks for spreading the word about such an exciting organization. Your neighbor really seems to be doing some good in the world, and you are doing just as much by getting her organization's name out there!

Thanks for the info! She seems like a wonderful, dedicated lady-

Lähettänyt: estarriol 5:58 pm (EST) Aug 5, 2008

Thanks!

Lähettänyt: mrgrooism 7:57 pm (EST) Aug 4, 2008

LOL, well, I DO know that, but I guess I must have missed a typo to incur your wrath, heee heeeee! Where did I screw up, so I can go in and edit it?

Lähettänyt: mrgrooism 7:37 pm (EST) Aug 4, 2008

Hi, Esta, I had a look at your profile, I am impressed... You are well-read indeed. I am not familiar wth Ebenezer LePage yet.
The Horse of Pride is a classic, in my opinion. I would love to read your review... and yes, I might write one too.
Thank you for your comment - the first one I get.
Wishing you a lovely day.

Lähettänyt: Olwenn 3:36 am (EST) Jul 31, 2008

Esta,

Again, thank you! Because of your excellent help, I feel as if I am getting a handle on this thing. Have I mentioned that I love it madly?
Hopefully in a few days I can explore the vid/pic/music apps. I can hardly wait! believe me, I will let you know if I ever manage to get a vid up on my blog, lol

So funny.... in so many ways I am old fashioned.... but I just cannot imagine life with no computer....

You have been wonderful... and that is one reason I love computers so much....
so many nice people to meet.

k

Lähettänyt: mckait 8:16 am (EST) Jul 27, 2008

oh! and ps

I see! the edit thing is great! Thank you!

Lähettänyt: mckait 3:35 pm (EST) Jul 26, 2008

Hi Esta, re My Illegal Self, I think Carey deliberately left it open ended. We just don't know if he was allowed to stay or not. What we do know is that there was a whole life lived beyond the pages of the book, and that our narrator is very much an older self talking about a particular episode. I think though that there's a hint that he wasn't -- he runs back for the hug, and that's what he gets to keep -- the memory; the life-change; the love. I fully expect some kind sequel, but it wouldn't suprise me on the other hand, if Carey decided to leave his readers hungry. Maggie

Lähettänyt: maggieball 7:37 pm (EST) Jul 20, 2008

Hi Esta -- Have we California Green Dragons set a meeting date? I checked the thread, but the last post was in march (I think), so I'm not sure anything was actually organized. I'd be happy to drive you if it's a day I can go -- I live in Richmond and could easily pick you up somewhere on the BART line.

Liz

Lähettänyt: aviddiva 7:57 pm (EST) Jul 19, 2008

Hi Esta,

About my review of Earth Abides, I'm a librarian. That's a review I wrote to entice patrons into reading the book -- or let them know if they will like it. Did you think the annotation was accurate? Got anything I should have put in that I didn't? I tend to really like apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic science fiction. Do you like that same type of novels, or just Earth Abides?

Karen

Lähettänyt: ktoonen 4:01 pm (EST) Jul 17, 2008

Hi Esta,

Well, of course you haven't read "The Damnation of Theron Ware", it was "book of the year" in 1896, and you're far too young to remember the fuss :D

Seriously, I think the title - which was never the author's intended title - puts people off. It suggests the work is contemporaneous with the settling of the American colonies, that the book is riddled with the anachronistic dialect of Cotton Mather, and that a bit of heavy lifting is involved. Perhaps retitling it "Dude! Reverend T Is Hitting on the Catholic Hottie?" would work better in today's marketplace?

I enjoyed your Flickr postings, as did my 14 year old granddaughter. My enjoyment was informed by Miro and Dali, hers by the myspace artwork of Mexican experimental bands like error.error and lalala4a. But it's all the same...the many roadsigns on the paths up the mountain to God.

I'm glad the review was of some use. Let me know if you like the book.

Peace,
Ganeshaka

Lähettänyt: Ganeshaka 12:51 pm (EST) Jul 17, 2008

You're quite welcome Esta! Thanks for the poem. I've met one literary figure myself so far in my lifetime, Kurt Vonnegut, back in the early 90s, and when I have more time I'll share it with you. It's a humorous encounter, which you'd expect from a man like Vonnegut.

Ciao,

"Lola"

Lähettänyt: EnriqueFreeque 12:25 pm (EST) Jul 16, 2008

Hi Esta,

It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance. I noticed your review of "Lucky Jim" and absolutely love the fact that you wrote to Kingsley Amis and he personally responded to you. I hope you still have his note -- it might be worth something (though if it were me I could never sell a gem like that). What a treasure! Please hurry and begin "bragging" & boasting some more on all the other authors you've had the good fortune of meeting over the years -- now's not the time to clam up, Esta. Your fans are impatiently waiting. Your literary experiences in radio would undoubtedly make fascinating reads for librarything's audience...what better place to share your recollections than here? Look forward to reading more from you.

Warm regards,

"Lola"

Lähettänyt: EnriqueFreeque 7:35 pm (EST) Jul 12, 2008

Hi Esta

So nice to hear from you! It was AMAZING meeting Helene. That picture was taken back in 1995, and I have cherished the memories of meeting Helene very much, esp. after her death.

The Night Climbers was an interesting read. As you might have noticed, I have such eclectic tastes in literature!!! I am happy reading anything! WEll almost anything.

Good to hear from you - must sign off - cooking dinner. Hope to chat with you soon.

ken

Lähettänyt: Kenkwa 6:56 pm (EST) Jul 7, 2008

Thanks for the encouragement. It's not that I hate "A Canticle for Leibowitz", it's just that it came highly recommended here on LT and I guess I expected more from it. I don't really get what all the fuss is about, but this might be one of those books that come together at the end, so I think I will finish it. I'll let you know how it turns out.

Lähettänyt: Vonini 3:11 am (EST) Jul 7, 2008

It is always fun to meet someone new on LT with whom one has something in common. I note that the ten titles that we have in common happen to be ones that are particularly interesting! They each happen to hit an particular interest of mine.

Jill(mwo)

Lähettänyt: jillmwo 7:01 pm (EST) Jun 29, 2008

Glad you approve! I didn't want to make anyone mad at me, but I weary of people complaining about things that are available as a privilege. Especially when said things are free. Thanks for the note! I'm happy to make your acquaintance! :)

Lähettänyt: lefty33 7:45 am (EST) Jun 29, 2008

We probably don't share books only because I have more books that I haven't entered than entered. A year ago I bought one of those scaners to make it easier to scan books into my library. Still haven't touched it, heee heeeee!

Lähettänyt: mrgrooism 8:32 pm (EST) Jun 28, 2008

I just received messages from the people who run library thing stating that inappropriate comments were made to you using my login. I, the real person behind mclark, did NOT make the comments. I don't even know at this point what was said. My students in the school I teach in sometimes use my login in order to add books to my list. Obviously that will have to stop because they changed everything on my account and were inappropriate using my name. I'm trying to find out what really happened here, but I am so very sorry if you were hurt in the process.

Michelle Clark

Lähettänyt: mclark 3:39 pm (EST) Jun 28, 2008

I was hoping it was clear that the story is self-contained. We are left to wonder if Esta indeed gets to draw the Dragon. I say yes, she does!

Lähettänyt: mrgrooism 5:10 pm (EST) Jun 27, 2008

Hope you like the story!

Lähettänyt: mrgrooism 4:04 pm (EST) Jun 27, 2008

I just love his writing! When I finished, I closed the book and sat there for about ten minutes. I am going to get to another soon.

-Jim

Lähettänyt: rmckeown 5:32 pm (EST) Jun 24, 2008

Esta:

I started Fly Away Peter this afternoon, and just finished it. WOW! I understand your being haunted by it! The insanity and wastefulness of war!

This was my first by Malouf, and I have five more to read. I can't wait.

-Jim

PS: My review is up.

Lähettänyt: rmckeown 7:45 pm (EST) Jun 22, 2008

Ha, I have a couple hundred on my list already, it's a matter of picking one!, And now you have added a couple more ;P

I was just surprised when it seemed to come out of the blue is all. Thanks for the suggestions.

Lähettänyt: readafew 5:04 pm (EST) Jun 20, 2008

Just curious as to what prompted you to post those suggestions on my profile? I started looking at some of those authors and I might have to try a couple.

Lähettänyt: readafew 2:39 pm (EST) Jun 20, 2008

Sorry! I have just discovered Malouf via a friend in Australia, so I havne't read it yet. I think I have six titles, but I bought them all last week at a super bookstore I visited in Knoxville, TN

Stay tuned, I am going to read one shortly.

-Jim

Lähettänyt: rmckeown 5:23 pm (EST) Jun 9, 2008

That's a fair question, considering your previous experience!

I work for LibraryThing, and on my first day, Tim and Abby talked about how much they liked you. That was at the end of February. Since then, your name has popped up several times, and I noticed that a gentleman I spoke to at the Philadelphia Book Festival (who then set up a LT account) had a greeting from you. I'm impressed with your inclusiveness and community spirit - something I hope to be like.

So, I'd like to keep up on what you're reading.

Cheers,
Sonya

Lähettänyt: sonyagreen 2:18 pm (EST) May 21, 2008

Someone has offered to be a "friend" and I accepted the offer. Just what happens technically when I have a friend? Besides having her on my friends list, of course.

Lähettänyt: davidt8 11:12 am (EST) May 21, 2008

That sounds like a beautiful edition of ALICE, I'm going to google it and see if I can find any pictures...

Lähettänyt: Tane 3:45 am (EST) May 17, 2008

You're more than welcome, I think it's great that technology gives us the freedom to express ourselves artistically in pretty much any way we want... AND that there's an audience out there to see it.

Keep up the good work :-)

Lähettänyt: Tane 3:30 am (EST) May 10, 2008

Indeed, it does seem to have a bit of a lull. It used to be a lot more active then that. Oh well.

Lähettänyt: dodger 6:29 pm (EST) Apr 16, 2008

Thank you for your response. There is a publicity e-mail address on the back cover of my copy; I'll use that if I can get around to it. Was your bound copy full of typos?

I could be quite happy with a list of DVD's. They seem to be pretty hard to shop for, my collection of 71 notwithstanding (I'd be happy to send you an excerpt from my Access file if you want it). We have a group at church; one other fellow brings versions I have not seen listed. I shop mostly at BN.COM but drop into the Met's shop from time to time, excruciating as that might be.

Robert

Lähettänyt: Mr.Durick 5:30 pm (EST) Apr 11, 2008

Thank you for the note. I hope it didn't sound like bragging in my original posting about it. I was really ignorant on the whole ER etiquette. I don't think you are bragging. I think it is cool, and that you must have written one heck of a review!

Ferris

Lähettänyt: hemlokgang 5:06 pm (EST) Apr 10, 2008

Hi Esta,

Thanks for your comment about Death of a River Guide. To answer your question, I absolutely loved the book. Flanagan writes beautifully, and I liked the intertwining stories of past and present. Flanagan's protagonist comes to understand a sense of his own history and how that has affected his present. On the downside, this was a pretty dark book.

Thanks for visiting my blog Literary License (www.litlicense.blogspot.com) to look for the review. Because I read so many books, I do not have time to review them all on the blog, so that is why this book is not on the blog.

Gwen

Lähettänyt: gwendolyndawson 12:30 pm (EST) Mar 26, 2008