tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8027299943447728658.post4885975795396539672..comments2023-10-10T20:43:00.969-04:00Comments on Books and Chocolate: TBR Pile Challenge 2013Karen K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13483190930383406559noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8027299943447728658.post-63098270423930537922013-01-03T04:25:20.943-05:002013-01-03T04:25:20.943-05:00You have a lot of books that I've never heard ...You have a lot of books that I've never heard of on your list, so thanks for sharing. I read Wild Swans years ago and really loved it, so I hope you enjoy it as well. Good luck with your 2013 challenges!Too Fondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11849859595618711755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8027299943447728658.post-21767605328255652322012-12-28T16:14:18.997-05:002012-12-28T16:14:18.997-05:00Oh, I like the sound of this challenge. The other...Oh, I like the sound of this challenge. The other TBR challenge that I've looked at limited me to only TBR books until April 1...as if?<br /><br />You have some wonderful reading ahead of you--I love historical bios, and The Duchess is simply one of the best I've ever read. Well-written, heart-breaking, interesting, and relevant to those of us who love to learn about that time period. Enjoy!<br /><br />I've read My Name is Asher Lev 2-3 times, but not for a good 30 years. I got it as a teen and found it fascinating. I hope you like it. I really should reread it and find out whether it holds up after so long.<br /><br />I've been wanting to read more Edith Wharton myself, and I've still never read Lady Chatterley's Lover.<br /><br />Happy holidays and best wishes for a wonderful book-filled new year!JaneGShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11094501834387622997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8027299943447728658.post-47617790862872926742012-12-25T10:44:04.580-05:002012-12-25T10:44:04.580-05:00I don't know where you've been lately. I ...I don't know where you've been lately. I miss your posts. I hope all is well and that you're having a wonderful Christmas.<br /><br />Have a happy, healthy, wonderful New Year!joan.kylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17015342608992682333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8027299943447728658.post-20365598923108917442012-12-09T09:50:01.262-05:002012-12-09T09:50:01.262-05:00I also have Les Miserables on the TBR pile!! I re...I also have Les Miserables on the TBR pile!! I really want to read it since the movie's coming out, but it's about 1200 pages!! And my daughter thinks I need to read The Count of Monte Cristo since she had to read it for school last summer. Karen K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13483190930383406559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8027299943447728658.post-32447891639147191802012-12-09T09:47:37.770-05:002012-12-09T09:47:37.770-05:00Some people love Lark Rise, so I hope it's not...Some people love Lark Rise, so I hope it's not a disappointment. And at least Lady Chatterley isn't that long. I have some good alternates just in case!Karen K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13483190930383406559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8027299943447728658.post-7297853404706768852012-12-09T09:46:55.031-05:002012-12-09T09:46:55.031-05:00It's definitely at the top of the list!It's definitely at the top of the list!Karen K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13483190930383406559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8027299943447728658.post-71223076861571110042012-12-09T09:46:37.664-05:002012-12-09T09:46:37.664-05:00I read another book by Susan Glaspell off the Pers...I read another book by Susan Glaspell off the Persephone list and absolutely loved it -- I don't know why I've waited so long to read Fidelity.<br /><br />Every year I try to read more books off my own shelves, but it's a losing battle. Le sigh.Karen K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13483190930383406559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8027299943447728658.post-64290458014606166872012-12-05T19:35:35.195-05:002012-12-05T19:35:35.195-05:00I'll attempt to read Moby Dick with you in 201...I'll attempt to read Moby Dick with you in 2014. I have Lady Chatterly's Lover around here someplace, too, I think...Carehttp://bkclubcare.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8027299943447728658.post-17182836839375415982012-12-03T16:19:09.534-05:002012-12-03T16:19:09.534-05:00Despite its length, I read Wild Swans in a few day...Despite its length, I read Wild Swans in a few days; it's one of the best biographies I've ever read. And Fidelity is one of my favourite Persephones. On the other hand, I'd leave Lark Rise in another pile for the charity shop and, much as I loved Sons and Lovers, Lady C could go, too! <br />Now I should go and inspect my own teetering pile!maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13955194101659665925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8027299943447728658.post-66901729227503837512012-12-02T14:34:24.152-05:002012-12-02T14:34:24.152-05:00Wild Swans is harrowing and beautiful. Hope you g...Wild Swans is harrowing and beautiful. Hope you get to read it in 2013!Vintage Readinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05971819409379613967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8027299943447728658.post-57383058799615061202012-11-30T16:00:09.286-05:002012-11-30T16:00:09.286-05:00Oh, how I wish I were you and could discover Lawre...Oh, how I wish I were you and could discover Lawrence through Lady Chatterley's Lover again!!! Do not be terrified of him, he's probably the truest soul that ever existed. Words cannot describe my love for Lawrence!<br /><br />Your list is so good, by the way!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8027299943447728658.post-8623591498758656722012-11-29T21:55:48.077-05:002012-11-29T21:55:48.077-05:00Karen, I did sign up for the TBR Double Dog Dare a...Karen, I did sign up for the TBR Double Dog Dare and I am scared! You're right about the library being like a candy store - it is going to be so hard for me to ignore all the amazing books that come in every day.It is something I really need to do, though, so I'm going to give it my best shot.<br />Your mix of TBR books is really interesting - I have Fidelity and Lark Rise to Candleford on my shelves, too. Anbolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10080054175904900094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8027299943447728658.post-42159454772208736552012-11-27T14:00:36.212-05:002012-11-27T14:00:36.212-05:00Congrats on your challenge. Not only will I challe...Congrats on your challenge. Not only will I challenge myself for the TBR Pile challenge, which is MORE than a pile for me, but will give each finished book to the library sale.lorraine s.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8027299943447728658.post-60603716800275847302012-11-26T10:19:02.762-05:002012-11-26T10:19:02.762-05:00I sympathize, I spent several hours this weekend r...I sympathize, I spent several hours this weekend rearranging my books and sorting some to donate to the library's book sale. . . and I realized how many MORE belong on the TBR shelves and don't fit. <br /><br />I should really sign up for the TBR Double Dog Dare at Ready When You Are, C.B.'s blog. . . but I'd never manage to keep from checking out books from the library! It's too hard working full-time at the library -- it's like spending 40 hours a week at a candy store!Karen K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13483190930383406559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8027299943447728658.post-73933476689452424892012-11-26T10:15:50.697-05:002012-11-26T10:15:50.697-05:00Thanks! I feel like I've accomplished somethi...Thanks! I feel like I've accomplished something. . . until I start counting the books on the TBR shelves. Karen K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13483190930383406559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8027299943447728658.post-12849819635504002862012-11-26T10:15:12.060-05:002012-11-26T10:15:12.060-05:00I'm so sorry, I forgot to add the link to the ...I'm so sorry, I forgot to add the link to the signups!! I've corrected it in the posting.<br /><br />And thanks for the recommendation -- Wild Swans is getting the most positive feedback on the list, so it must be good.Karen K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13483190930383406559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8027299943447728658.post-38977833190050915572012-11-26T04:11:10.818-05:002012-11-26T04:11:10.818-05:00I'm going to take part in the TBR challenge th...I'm going to take part in the TBR challenge this year. My TBR books have now overflowed off the TBR shelf onto piles on the floor. Your list looks great, I remember reading Wild Swans - a really good book.Joannehttp://www.seagreenreader.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8027299943447728658.post-25224127103561843622012-11-26T01:56:00.787-05:002012-11-26T01:56:00.787-05:00Wild Swans is such a good book! Congrats on finish...Wild Swans is such a good book! Congrats on finishing your challenge!CarpeDiemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15576648479456951407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8027299943447728658.post-51298447298178079662012-11-25T23:19:07.689-05:002012-11-25T23:19:07.689-05:00I'd like to join your TBR Challenge. I have MA...I'd like to join your TBR Challenge. I have MANY books, some read, some unread. Many are used or remainders. I'll set up my journal and look forward to starting in 2013. Highly recommend Wild Swans!<br />Thanks,<br />LorraineLorraine S.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8027299943447728658.post-49209962856412008432012-11-25T15:35:47.304-05:002012-11-25T15:35:47.304-05:00Last year I also signed up for the Classics Club, ...Last year I also signed up for the Classics Club, the Victorian Challenge, and the Chunkster Challenge. There was a lot of overlap between my lists, so it really wasn't that hard. I can probably do it again this year without any trouble. <br /><br />I did make the mistake of waiting too long to sign up for the Historical Challenge, and I'll never complete that one in time. Maybe next year.Karen K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13483190930383406559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8027299943447728658.post-78994947179048781172012-11-25T15:33:36.075-05:002012-11-25T15:33:36.075-05:00That sounds like exactly my sort of book! I'v...That sounds like exactly my sort of book! I've heard the movie adaptation was great too. I'm tempted to start reading it before the end of the year!Karen K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13483190930383406559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8027299943447728658.post-41438854322250268412012-11-25T15:32:40.233-05:002012-11-25T15:32:40.233-05:00I'm not even going to comment on how many unre...I'm not even going to comment on how many unread books are on my shelves. It's too embarassing! <br /><br />I'm hoping to be able to go to more of the Classics Club Book Discussions in 2013. I think I only went to three this year!Karen K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13483190930383406559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8027299943447728658.post-63215881541931707332012-11-25T15:31:11.531-05:002012-11-25T15:31:11.531-05:00It was great! But of course I should really just S...It was great! But of course I should really just STOP BUYING books I haven't read. It's a bad habit. Lately I've mostly been buying out-of-print stuff that I can't get at my library. <br /><br />I'm really looking forward to Lark Rise and Makioka Sisters -- I hope I haven't chosen too many long books though.Karen K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13483190930383406559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8027299943447728658.post-20689328830908223152012-11-25T12:40:35.082-05:002012-11-25T12:40:35.082-05:00I love your list! I'm positive this will be th...I love your list! I'm positive this will be the only challenge I participate in during 2013. I stink at completing challenges, so.... :)Alliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18420476898132383974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8027299943447728658.post-22370582344023458412012-11-25T08:32:31.555-05:002012-11-25T08:32:31.555-05:00I loved Nella Last's War and hope you enjoy it...I loved Nella Last's War and hope you enjoy it, too. I got one of the three books in the series from the library and bought the other two. I gave one away after I read it, but by the end of the third, I was so attached to Nella that I was sorry I had given it away. I kept the third book and plan to get the other two so I can re-visit Nella whenever I want. I think her diary told me more about day to day life during and around the time of the Second World War in England than any other book I've read. And I fell in love with the long-suffering, outspoken, scrappy Nella.joan.kylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17015342608992682333noreply@blogger.com