tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post3328476191748474611..comments2024-03-25T19:49:16.058-06:00Comments on Brenda @ It's A Beautiful Life: Six on Saturday: Spring ReadsBrenda @ Its A Beautiful Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02955486477303938670noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-971378236403415642023-04-11T16:04:26.293-06:002023-04-11T16:04:26.293-06:00I have to admit it was nice to see another comment...I have to admit it was nice to see another commenter didn't like Wintering! I felt as if something must be dreadfully wrong with me because everyone recommended it. I read a few chapters and laid it aside for another time but perhaps I should just pass it on to someone younger because I admittedly am first drawn to rereading Wind in the Willows and don't even have a personal copy. Made a note to get one! Ah, Barbara Pym! Discovered her decades ago and checked all of her books out of the library, one at a time. The one "emergency" book I keep in a car pocket for those times I might be waiting in the car while my husband is in Home Depot or some such store is an old paperback copy of Pym's Excellent Women. I can dip into any page and find myself chuckling and relaxing while waiting. <br /><br />It would be interesting to read a few pages of your other books read and see if they draw me in. I've wondered if I might enjoy books written about the time the world shut down. Maybe it's still too close? Although I certainly enjoyed following some people on their YouTube channels during that time, like if they could get through it then I could. We were, as everyone used to say, in it together. One thing I do know, I absolutely love knowing what my blog friends are reading!Dewenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07330797553600987145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-67964497789704583622023-04-06T10:24:11.220-06:002023-04-06T10:24:11.220-06:00How lovely that you can dream of reading books by ...How lovely that you can dream of reading books by the ocean in the sunshine. Sounds delightful. Thanks, Debbie. Sending along my own wishes for a blessed Eastertide this coming weekend.Brenda @ Its A Beautiful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02955486477303938670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-35096939122905060072023-04-06T10:22:07.594-06:002023-04-06T10:22:07.594-06:00Lorrie, If you decide to read Wintering, it is def...Lorrie, If you decide to read Wintering, it is definitely for the autumn winter season. I'm still enjoying my way through the Wind in the Willows, and I'm delighted to hear you've been introducing the stories to your grand girlies. Wishing you a beautiful day and a blessed Easter ahead.Brenda @ Its A Beautiful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02955486477303938670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-83710669821960726812023-04-06T10:19:22.425-06:002023-04-06T10:19:22.425-06:00Hi Ann, Today we have sunny blue skies, but the wi...Hi Ann, Today we have sunny blue skies, but the wind is brisk and chilling. But Spring is definitely on its way as the snow has been melting away. And migrating birds are arriving daily. Such an exciting time of year. Thanks so much for stopping by - always good to hear from you. Wishing you a blessed Eastertide.Brenda @ Its A Beautiful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02955486477303938670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-36275091837828625532023-04-06T10:16:37.616-06:002023-04-06T10:16:37.616-06:00Book lists are like candy at Christmas. Thanks, Li...Book lists are like candy at Christmas. Thanks, Linda, for your note.Brenda @ Its A Beautiful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02955486477303938670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-27196042997973613382023-04-06T10:09:30.294-06:002023-04-06T10:09:30.294-06:00I am always interested to know what books grab a p...I am always interested to know what books grab a person's attention and which ones definitely do not resonate. Hopefully you'll find someone who will enjoy that book. And in the meantime, Spring is here and snow is quickly melting and the migrating birds are returning. Wishing you a blessed Eastertide, Vee.Brenda @ Its A Beautiful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02955486477303938670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-25655226540983411162023-04-06T10:08:56.176-06:002023-04-06T10:08:56.176-06:00Thanks, Kathy, for stopping by. Thanks, Kathy, for stopping by. Brenda @ Its A Beautiful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02955486477303938670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-12612833141491948782023-04-06T08:57:13.570-06:002023-04-06T08:57:13.570-06:00Ah Brenda each of your selections sound like wonde...Ah Brenda each of your selections sound like wonderful reads. Your thoughts about reading certain books at certain seasons resonates with me. In the summer I find myself wanting to read books about being along the coast warming oneself in plenty of sunshine. Hope you have a lovely Easter friend. Hugs!Debbie Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11168646638438558551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-57899007580549364202023-04-02T21:04:24.640-06:002023-04-02T21:04:24.640-06:00What a lovely and varied collection of books to re...What a lovely and varied collection of books to read while Spring tarries in your world. The Barbara Pym book attracts me. I've just gone to our library and reserved another Pym book, alas, A Few Green Leaves is not available. I think I must be one of the few who have not read Wintering. Perhaps in the autumn. I'm now thinking about my own Spring collection which will definitely include Wind in the Willows. I just read the first chapter to a couple of little grand girlies and the quote you included about spring cleaning resonated with me. <br />Have a wonderful week, and thank you for your post. Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-89536461971690106522023-04-02T06:26:47.920-06:002023-04-02T06:26:47.920-06:00Thank you Brenda for your “Spring” offerings and s...Thank you Brenda for your “Spring” offerings and suggestions!!! They all look wonderful!☺️. They look particularly inviting because the temperature here in Ohio this morning is 34 degrees ! Much colder than my memories as a child of coming out of morning church without a coat, waving palm leaves!!!!☺️<br /> Love seeing your “stack” and will be on the lookout for my own “Spring Collection!!” ~ Many thanks! ~ AnnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-9288453241603491992023-04-01T15:06:26.279-06:002023-04-01T15:06:26.279-06:00I love it when bloggers share book lists and usual...I love it when bloggers share book lists and usually find more to add to my TBR pile. Your list doesn't disappoint! Thank you for including Living Liminal. xoLinda Hoyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07108942679111115857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-36843474616131034122023-04-01T10:01:14.753-06:002023-04-01T10:01:14.753-06:00A goodly reading pile while you wait for spring. ...A goodly reading pile while you wait for spring. I see Barbara Pym on top, an excellent choice to begin with I'd say. Happy reading!Kathy H.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-47170279472139361972023-04-01T07:03:20.648-06:002023-04-01T07:03:20.648-06:00Interesting review of books selected. I confess th...Interesting review of books selected. I confess that I did not enjoy Wintering at.all. and have been trying to unload it on anyone who would be willing to take it off my hands. 😏 I don't believe that I could enjoy any book that has a theme of the 2020 pandemic. But! I could cheerfully embrace Wind in the Willows once again. Such a charming book and I very much enjoyed Miranda Mills' recent discussion of it. I still see white everywhere so am hoping for spring both in your world and in mine.Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.com