Retro Reads discussion

Added both your books, Tania & Abigail!

Thanks!

A bit off of topic, but thanks to whoever put the Poldark books in the pool - I couldn't stop and have now read the entire delightful series.

I suppose I'd better check out some of the other books now to read.

Katy wrote: "A bit off of topic, but thanks to whoever put the Poldark books in the pool - I couldn't stop and have now read the entire delightful series.

I suppose I'd better check out some of the other book..."

I added Demelza - & have read Jeremy Poldark as well. Hope to get to Warleggan within the next couple of months.

We could have a Poldark discussion thread if you like. :)

Elinor, Reader #12 here with my third book, Apricot Sky. I gave it four stars. It rambled a bit but I enjoy taking those twisty paths with the author as long as the people and places along the way are interesting.

#5
Book #5 Tom's Midnight Garden
3.5 stars
Oh, how I wish I had read this when I was a child! As an older adult I enjoyed it, but 10 year-old me would have loved it.
Will link to review once I get it written.

ETA 4/24/2022: Link to review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Added your latest books to the count, Elinor & Barb!

Carol She's So Novel꧁꧂ wrote: "Added your latest books to the cunt, Elinor & Barb!"

Ahem, Carol, you might want to correct the typo...
(It did make me laugh, though, as I was thinking about how unfortunate it was. [snicker])

Oh dear! 😂🙃😂

& that is considered a very offensive word amongst older women in NZ. I was really surprised how readily it is used on the internet.

#15

book 4 from the pool

Ross Poldark
my 4 star review

#2

My 7th pool book, Black Narcissus by Rumer Godden. Four stars for me, reviewed here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

After reading your review I think I would like to revisit this one soon; I liked it when I first read it, but not as much as I'd expected to.

I’ll be interested to hear what you think when you reread it!

Great reviews!
Hadn’t considered Narcissus but am now. Very intriguing.

Definitely worth a read, Veronique! Not a comfy novel but one that makes you think.

Ok Lynnie, I have added you to the list - you are #22.

I'll update everyone's reads tomorrow.

Carol She's So Novel꧁꧂ wrote: "& does anyone know which book they are going to read first?

I'm going to start with Demelza as Ross Poldark was one of my favourite reads last year."

Thank you for setting me up and I'm going to start with Demelza too. I love the Poldark books.

I really loved Demelza!

Cindy & Abigail, I have added your books to your tally.

Thank you!

#9 Jenn

Book 4: Death in the Andamans. 3-stars.

Not my favorite of Kaye's mysteries - even though they aren't at all related, I decided to binge all of them and maybe I'd just tired a bit of the formula by this last one? I thought it was a wee bit slow and kept having to check which character was which. But I also enjoyed the setting and didn't suss out the solution way before it was revealed, which is often not the case with mysteries!

Jenn wrote: "#9 Jenn

Book 4: Death in the Andamans. 3-stars.

Not my favorite of Kaye's mysteries - even though they aren't at all related, I decided to binge all of them and maybe I'd just tired..."

Added this to your total, Jenn. :)

Carol She's So Novel꧁꧂ wrote: "Added this to your total, Jenn. : )"

Thank you! And now I'll officially check in with the next one -

#9 Jenn

Book 5: Tom's Midnight Garden. Five stars!

I've been in a slightly grumpy mood off and on this week and decided to combat it this afternoon with a children's book, as that sometimes does the trick. And it did! Although I'm pretty certain that I didn't read this as a kid, it felt familiar and cozy in the way that the best ones (to me) do. Yes, I "knew what was going to happen" virtually from the beginning, but I thoroughly enjoyed the journey.

Jenn wrote: "Carol She's So Novel꧁꧂ wrote: "Added this to your total, Jenn. : )"

Thank you! And now I'll officially check in with the next one -

#9 Jenn

Book 5: Tom's Midnight Garden. Five sta..."

Added to your tally, Jenn!

#4

Book #4 Black Narcissus
4 stars

Quite bleak, but it suits the landscape which is a major part of the book.

Carolien wrote: "#4

Book #4 Black Narcissus
4 stars

Quite bleak, but it suits the landscape which is a major part of the book."

I've added this Carolien. I'm reading this one at the moment (for the same group) Enjoying so far. :)

#1
Book #9 Black Narcissus
4★ As Carolien says very bleak, but well written and there is the occasional flash of humour. Finished 15/5

#2 here, with book #8: The Lark Shall Sing by Elizabeth Cadell. I adored it! My favorite Cadell novel yet—and I see it’s the first in a series about the same characters, which is delightful to learn because I was left wanting more.

Five stars for me, reviewed here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

Abigail wrote: "#2 here, with book #8: The Lark Shall Sing by Elizabeth Cadell. I adored it! My favorite Cadell novel yet—and I see it’s the first in a series about the same characters, which is de..."

Added! Your catching up to me, Abigail! :)

Faint but pursuing!

#3 here

Book #6, Bramton Wick by Elizabeth Fair

4 stars, I enjoyed it, some delightful humorous scenes and characters, and I definitely want to read more by this author

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...

Jenn wrote: "Book 5: Tom's Midnight Garden. Five sta..."

I love Tom’s Midnight Garden too :0)



Abigail wrote: "#2 here, with book #8: The Lark Shall Sing by Elizabeth Cadell. I adored it! My favorite Cadell novel yet—and I see it’s the first in a series about the same characters, which is de..."

Wonderful review! You’ve made want to read it even more.

Thanks!

My reading schedule has been so overloaded lately that I’ve fallen way behind on my Retro Reads, but August looks better. And I have a holiday that month, so a few books from this list would suit me perfectly!

Abigail wrote: "My reading schedule has been so overloaded lately that I’ve fallen way behind on my Retro Reads, but August looks better. And I have a holiday that month, so a few books from this list wou..."

:0) I’m so behind too, but like you I hope it will all get better from August.
Have a lovely holiday.

Thank you! Going to Vancouver Island with a few friends. Should be lovely.

I have gotten behind with these threads as well. I thought I owned the Helen MacInnes title - but I don't. I need to get the stepladder out to see if I own the Dorothy Eden one (her books are on my highest shelf!)

Abigail wrote: "Thank you! Going to Vancouver Island with a few friends. Should be lovely."

Have fun!

Abigail wrote: "Thank you! Going to Vancouver Island with a few friends. Should be lovely."

Oh, have a lovely time!

Carol She's So Novel꧁꧂ wrote: "I have gotten behind with these threads as well. I thought I owned the Helen MacInnes title - but I don't. I need to get the stepladder out to see if I own the Dorothy Eden one (her books are on my..."

Be careful on the ladder, lady!

I made a list of ‘pool’ books I’d like to read, beyond my five, and want to get back to them, also!

Just coming out of a summer reading lull!

CindySR wrote: "Just coming out of a summer reading lull!"

I very much relate to all of these sentiments! Late spring/early summer have been something else! But, I am finally actually getting into Black Narcissus and hope that finishing that up will get back in the proverbial groove.

Hope the trip is lovely and echoing the being cautious on ladders!

Susan in NC wrote: "Be careful on the ladder, lady!."

It's just one of those kitchen step ladders, where the top is also a seat. If I don't have the Eden I'm going to have to have another scan of the pool, to see what appeals! :)

Carol She's So Novel꧁꧂ wrote: "Susan in NC wrote: "Be careful on the ladder, lady!."

It's just one of those kitchen step ladders, where the top is also a seat. If I don't have the Eden I'm going to have to have another scan of ..."
Oh, ok, that sounds pretty safe. ;)

Susan in NC wrote: "#3 Susan in NC
Book #4, Dear Hugo by Molly Clavering
Absolutely delightful, charming, funny, full of heart and decent characters, and swoony descriptions of the S..."

This book keeps popping up in my reading radar. Great review.
I guess I need to find a copy :0)

10 Véro

Book 03 - Mrs Harris Goes to Paris & Mrs Harris Goes to New York - 5* (read June)
A simple, delightful, charming, story for those moments when you need a literary hug. A new film adaptation is also coming out mid month :0)

review

Added your book to the count.

& I do have three Dorothy Eden's - but not this one.

But I do own & have never read, The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe & On the Beach.

I'll just have to see which one I feel like in a week or so. :)

Veronique wrote: "10 Véro

Book 03 - Mrs Harris Goes to Paris & Mrs Harris Goes to New York - 5* (read June)
A simple, delight..."

I just saw a coming attraction for the film last night, I was so excited, I thought it was in our book pool!

Veronique wrote: "Susan in NC wrote: "#3 Susan in NC
Book #4, Dear Hugo by Molly Clavering
Absolutely delightful, charming, funny, full of heart and decent characters, and swoony des..."

It was fun, I thought- if you find the book, I hope you enjoy it!

Reader #16 (Wayne) with my third read read, The Outsiders which I rated five stars. This was one of my own picks, and here is my short comment. www.goodreads.com/review/show/3730227469

Wayne wrote: "Reader #16 (Wayne) with my third read read, The Outsiders which I rated five stars. This was one of my own picks, and here is my short comment. www.goodreads.com/review/show/3730227469"

Great review, Wayne, short and to the point, no spoilers, appreciate it! Like you, I probably saw the movie back in the 80s, but I’m afraid I don’t remember a thing. I think a bigger deal was made at the time about the “Brat Pack” star-studded cast, than that it was a powerful film based on a book about those timeless and important topics (class, budding sexuality, life choices).

Added this book to your total, Wayne.