oops, guess I should leave my email: nathanremington@hotmail.com

Lähettänyt: NateRemington 6:36 pm (EST) Apr 2, 2008

Hi Connie, I'm a latecomer, I know, but I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to have that spreadsheet (or Word doc) of the WW2 fiction. Hope you're still checking this. Thanks so much!

Nate

Lähettänyt: NateRemington 6:35 pm (EST) Apr 2, 2008

Probably you have found Richard Flanagan, "Gould's Book of Fish" as you mentioned penal colonies. I have 2 others of his: "Death of a River Guide," and "The Sound of One Hand Clapping." They are wonderful books ( you may have them, if so excuse. . . . I'm so much in a bind now I coudn't check your library catalog!) And yes, as we said before Timothy Findley. Esta 1923

Lähettänyt: Esta1923 3:52 pm (EST) Oct 23, 2007

Just noticed your name discussing war. . . and Canadian writers. Is there a reason you do not have Timothy Findley's "The Wars" and "Famous Last Words"? I consider them both valuable books. Esta1923

Lähettänyt: Esta1923 11:16 am (EST) Sep 24, 2007

I would love a copy of the historical fiction list you've compiled over the months! You can email me at ashby220@yahoo.com. Thanks for offering to send it out!

Lähettänyt: ashby220 1:39 pm (EST) Sep 14, 2007

I would love to have a copy of that list! Please send to kimfdim@aol.com. Hope to hear from you soon. Lisa

Lähettänyt: kimfdim 7:01 pm (EST) Apr 8, 2007

You can still hear the debates on cbc.ca and follow the links to Canada Reads. In fact, that's how I listened to most of them because I was rarely home while they were on.

Lähettänyt: LynnB 10:10 am (EST) Mar 11, 2007

Hi, Connie: I read your message to me on the "What Are You Reading Now?" message board about the "Banished Children of Eve." I have to admit that I got 1/4 into it and put it down because there were so many characters. I found it almost mind-numbing! I then started "The Book Thief" - which is so enchanting. As soon as I'm done, I'll pick up Banished Children again, especially after reading your raving review! I'll let you know how it goes!

Sending you warmth from Florida!
Jill

Lähettänyt: mrstreme 7:46 pm (EST) Mar 8, 2007

Hi Connie, I've been ignoring the burgeoning (some would say chaotic ;-)GROUPS feature for awhile but I was poking around this morning and remembered your WW2 group.
Have you read Helen Humphrey's The Lost Garden ? An abandoned estate and gardens, 1941, the English countryside, where the Women's Land Army have joined the war effort.

A perfect little escape from this FRIGID weather (and I'm in S. Ont.)

Lähettänyt: casaloma 9:58 am (EST) Mar 6, 2007

Hi, Connie ~ I'd love a copy of your spreadsheet with the WWII suggestions on it. Thanks so much! My email address is storeetllr@aol.com.

Mary

P.S. My dad was in the U.S. Army/Air Corps during WWII ~ stationed variously in Scotland (Edinburgh, I think); Dakar, Africa; and Tibenham Field, just south of Norwich, England. I have some of the letters he wrote to my grandmother while he was in the war until just before he was demob'd in 1945. They make strange but interesting reading.

Lähettänyt: Storeetllr 10:40 pm (EST) Feb 13, 2007

drrr, my email is subbie1@juno.com

Long day with sick kids, sorry.

Lähettänyt: homeschoolmom 1:59 am (EST) Feb 13, 2007

Hi! I got your message off of the Historical Fiction board about the list of books that you've compiled. I would love to get a copy.

Thanks!

Lähettänyt: homeschoolmom 1:58 am (EST) Feb 13, 2007

Just a quick note to say that I don't think you're rude at all. My apologies for not replying earlier. Life's been a bit hectic and I've gotten behind with replying to emails and messages this week.

Lähettänyt: sqdancer 9:46 pm (EST) Jan 25, 2007

Dear Connie, Yes I've been reading your Giller prize message board and have realised how little I know about Canadian authors. I think we're all in the same boat. I'm Australian and see virtually no Australian titles on the boards. And there are heaps of American novels which I have never heard of. Good on you - I'll surely find new writers through your Giller group.
Amanda

Lähettänyt: amandameale 1:11 am (EST) Nov 26, 2006

Connie,

I will look forward to what your son-in-law has to offer by way of suggested reading materials. I just listened to [Mayflower] by Nathaniel Philbrick - a more realistic story of the Plymouth Colony from it's beginnings in England to the death of Philip (Massasoit's second son and the Philip of "King Philip's War"). It is ultimately a sad story and I found it deeply moving; I was also surprised at certain parallels with current events. I think it is probably the most balanced story thus far written of New England's early beginnings. Of course, I'm not an historian.

I will look at Three Day Road also...(by the way, I noticed Erik Larson of Devil in the White City fame has a new book out...

I would have to really think about distinctively American novels...and I would want to separate the myths and the stereotypes from reality, if that is possible. So much of our fiction perpetuates our myths: the American Dream, the Rugged Individualist...etc. That is probably true of Canada also, hmm? Sometimes I think Canada gets lost between the UK and the States; like a middle sibling...do you think this is true? I'm just thinking out loud now. Perhaps this is why I'm intrigued.

On another note, I have ordered Jane Urquhart's Away, although I have collected quite a few of her novels, I have yet to read one. After some inquiries on LT, I think the conclusion is to start with this one. Have you read her and do you have a recommendation?

Lähettänyt: avaland 7:39 pm (EST) Nov 20, 2006

Connie,

I noticed you have read (assuming) the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency, did you like it? Another book you might like, with a similiar "voice" is called [Frangipani] by Celestine Vaite. It showed up on the Orange Prize long list and since I had never read a book set in Tahiti, I tried it. It is a light, entertaining mother-daughter story (I see you have four daughters!)about the conflict with the old ways and the new. "Delightful" would be a good word to describe the book (while I doubt it will win any serious literary prizes). Best, Lois

PS: perhaps on some of the Canadian discussion groups you can mention the Giller Prize thread in the Prizes Group. Seems we are putting a lot of pressure on you to be the sole spokesperson for your entire country:-)

Lähettänyt: avaland 8:29 pm (EST) Nov 16, 2006

Hi Connie, I was just reading your comments on the Giller Prize which I know nothing about. Would you set up a thread on The Prizes group so that I can learn more?
Amanda

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Lähettänyt: Jaie 12:56 am (EST) Oct 11, 2006

Regarding your comment on the Historical Fiction message board:

"My parents met during the war, and both passed away recently so I am looking for answers to some of the questions that I never thought to ask until it was too late."

You have my sympathy! Both my parents are gone. My Dad was a WWII vet and he used to tell war stories all the time, but I paid no attention. Now I would give anything to hear those stories again. Thank goodness we have all this great literature to give us the answers we're looking for! I'm sorry for your loss.

Lähettänyt: coloradoreader 8:55 pm (EST) Sep 19, 2006