tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post4105439744537845441..comments2024-03-17T09:49:47.095-06:00Comments on Brenda @ It's A Beautiful Life: Five Cozy Autumn ReadsBrenda @ Its A Beautiful Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02955486477303938670noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-8402266010632052422017-09-11T00:21:42.175-06:002017-09-11T00:21:42.175-06:00I haven't read the Nancy Lindemeyer or the Eri...I haven't read the Nancy Lindemeyer or the Erica Bauermeister. I will see if I can find them. I'm pleased to see one of Dame Agatha's in there!Traceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10528132946156191790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-73624169398910687262015-10-07T00:54:00.582-06:002015-10-07T00:54:00.582-06:00I love book recommendations! I've already read...I love book recommendations! I've already read three of these and loved them so I know we're on the same page (sorry) and will look for the other two.<br />Amalia<br />xo<br />handmade by amaliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15589172037052603746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-39400894489787063172015-10-06T07:35:46.550-06:002015-10-06T07:35:46.550-06:00Dear Brenda your fall reads sound wonderful especi...Dear Brenda your fall reads sound wonderful especially The School of Essential Ingredients. Definitely going on my list of books to order from the library. Thank you sweet friend for your recommendations. Hugs!Deborah Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08967701246036667757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-4688184022358077912015-10-05T05:13:32.139-06:002015-10-05T05:13:32.139-06:00Thank you for your book recommendations, Brenda. I...Thank you for your book recommendations, Brenda. I love Agatha Christie but haven't read 'At Bertram' s Hotel' so I'll be looking out for that. I'm not a fan of the colder seasons but I do appreciate the beautiful things about Autumn and would love to have a look at that Autumn book. It looks very sweet and inviting, perfect cosy reading. Thanks too for stopping by my blog. It's always lovely to have new readers (I don't get many! :- ) so a big thank you from me. Have a great week! <br /><br />Marion xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08208986782111545220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-43792495030544328722015-10-04T16:09:22.614-06:002015-10-04T16:09:22.614-06:00Your post was so well written, Brenda. I enjoyed i...Your post was so well written, Brenda. I enjoyed it very much. I believe At Bertram's Hotel is my favorite Marple book. And when I finished reading the School of Essential Ingredients I started all over again too, I think the only book where I've ever done that. I still pull it down when I feel stagnant, with cooking or life. <br /><br />I noticed Deborah mention the Miss Read books and they are always comfort books for me, as well as D. E. Stevenson books. One novel I read every few autumn seasons is Wallace Stegner's Crossing to Safety. And of course I'm always pulling a Taber book down too! <br /><br />Lovely picture you opened with, perfect for your post!<br /><br />DewenaDewenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07330797553600987145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-30301476807483185832015-10-04T15:44:40.481-06:002015-10-04T15:44:40.481-06:00Hi Brenda,
I have only the one book you listed and...Hi Brenda,<br />I have only the one book you listed and that of course is Anne of Windy Poplars. I have all the Anne books. I do have a habit of reading books over and over again too. I always seem to glean something new by doing that. I would have to agree with Nancy Lindemeyer's son and his favourite season being Spring. I feel the same way. I think perhaps if we lived down south I might feel differently but as Hubby and I get to be more vintage ;), we mind the cold and especially the winters more. Thank you for your visit and I'm so glad you enjoyed my story! Enjoy this new week ahead.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />SandiSandi@ Rose Chintz Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415214311003251398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-70114500094596196632015-10-04T07:00:52.784-06:002015-10-04T07:00:52.784-06:00I like to read books that fit the seasons too ;) I...I like to read books that fit the seasons too ;) I haven't read any of these books except the "Anne" book. I will be on the lookout for the rest of them as you make them sound so good! The last book in particular has me curious. Thanks for sharing your list of favourites. btw L.L. Montgomery lived in a town just north of me here in Ontario for most of her adult life. Her old house (the manse for the church where her husband was pastor) is apparently now a museum. I had planned to go there in the summer, but it never happened ... yet!<br />WendySeptember Violetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10931133319044031928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-58561758263062579162015-10-03T19:34:12.407-06:002015-10-03T19:34:12.407-06:00Of course, an Autumn favorite for me is Susan Bran...Of course, an Autumn favorite for me is Susan Branch's Autumn book. Now I am able to add The Fairy Tale Girl to my reading list! I really need to check into the other books you have listed. Nelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00731594872663348711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-38563679453166464272015-10-03T18:24:13.047-06:002015-10-03T18:24:13.047-06:00Sandra, what fun to have your maiden name so close...Sandra, what fun to have your maiden name so close to the famous Bertram's. After writing that list out yesterday, I felt like starting them all at once ... and there are days when I wish I could read two at a time! :) <br /><br />Brenda @ Its A Beautiful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02955486477303938670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-52611741814117902932015-10-03T17:42:53.076-06:002015-10-03T17:42:53.076-06:00A great list of books, Brenda. I've wanted Sus...A great list of books, Brenda. I've wanted Susan Branch's Autumn book for awhile now as well as her new book. Guess it's time to for a visit to Amazon. 😉<br /><br />I've never read this Anne book so will have to find a copy. <br /><br />I haven't read At Bertram's Hotel in a long time so will have to pull it off the shelf. Love Agatha Christie! (Oh and my maiden name is Bertrim but have relatives that spell it Bertram.)<br /><br />One of my favourite books is Jenny Walton's Packing For A Woman's Journey. Excellent stories! Ahh, Victoria magazine published some beautiful books and I have many of them including this one. <br /><br />The Essential Ingerdients book does sound interesting. Yup, another book added to "the list". 😊<br /><br />Have a cozy, reading weekend!<br />Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02721919043603767131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-18883387810908919672015-10-03T15:30:32.674-06:002015-10-03T15:30:32.674-06:00Kathryn, Oh my ... that you get to meet Erica in p...Kathryn, Oh my ... that you get to meet Erica in person. How lovely. She and I e-chatted briefly when I first read her book, I had to tell her how much I loved the Essential Ingredients novel.<br /><br />Thanks for the Jill Barklem story recommendation. I'm off to look for that at the library.<br /><br />I'm on GoodReads but barely ... I registered some time ago but never had the time to do anything there. But I hope to be more active in the coming months. <br /><br />Thanks so much, Kathryn ... appreciate your being here. We're going to have fun, I can tell! <br /><br /><br /> Brenda @ Its A Beautiful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02955486477303938670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-79157290139060045892015-10-03T15:18:24.759-06:002015-10-03T15:18:24.759-06:00Oh yes, cookbooks are always a great read this tim...Oh yes, cookbooks are always a great read this time of year too. I almost put something in, but trying to keep the list to the five meant I had to choose. <br /><br />I learned about Gladys Taber through Susan Branch ... otherwise I wouldn't know her at all. I hope one day to find a book of Gladys' -- they seem hard to find, especially here in Alberta Canada.<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by, Kathy.<br />Brenda @ Its A Beautiful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02955486477303938670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-50790079453962391172015-10-03T15:16:13.182-06:002015-10-03T15:16:13.182-06:00My goodness I had forgotten to get out my Susan Br...My goodness I had forgotten to get out my Susan Branch Autumn book. Thank you for the gentle reminder. Erica Bauermeister lives in Washington state as I do and she has come on more than one occasion to my library. She is lively and fun with a magnificent sparkle to her. I've added the Agatha Christie book to my fall reading list as I have not read it. One other book I love to get out is Jill Barklem's Autumn Story. She, too has one for each season. Are you by chance on Goodreads? Thank you for you lovely post again today. You certainly have a new follower in me. Kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11585065660353760105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-43365855232608984162015-10-03T14:35:10.363-06:002015-10-03T14:35:10.363-06:00Gladys Taber is one of my all time favorite author...Gladys Taber is one of my all time favorite authors to read and re-read . Your list does look like cozy reading for fall and winter evenings spent indoors by the fire. I find this is the time of year I read cookbooks too. KathyB.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13076933273610590290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-24660791907631788382015-10-03T14:00:45.230-06:002015-10-03T14:00:45.230-06:00Deborah, I've been looking for the Miss Read b...Deborah, I've been looking for the Miss Read books; our local library is a bit scant with the series. I was hoping to find the first in the set, but so far no good. Will have to go online.<br /><br />If you go in search of Essential Ingredients, I'm pretty sure you'll be loving it too.<br /><br /> <br /> Brenda @ Its A Beautiful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02955486477303938670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-69030264325852439122015-10-03T13:58:46.642-06:002015-10-03T13:58:46.642-06:00Chel, If Autumn is your season, then you will real...Chel, If Autumn is your season, then you will really enjoy Susan's Autumn book. I'm not altogether sure, but I think there is a shop or two in the UK that sells SB products (I see people chatting on her blog).<br /><br />I wish you speedy recovery ... be well, be safe every step.<br /><br />Brenda<br />xox<br /> Brenda @ Its A Beautiful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02955486477303938670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-12989420554180430252015-10-03T13:07:26.639-06:002015-10-03T13:07:26.639-06:00Brenda, thank you for this list. Of course, the An...Brenda, thank you for this list. Of course, the Anne books are among my all-time favorites, and I often re-read them when I'm wanting to escape to a familiar, well-loved place. I will check out your last recommendation. Sounds lovely. I am currently reading through the Miss Read Fairacre and Thrush Green series -- a lovely, peaceful escape, too. Nothing better on a cold and blustery day than a pot of tea and a favorite book!Deborah Montgomeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04366855994841922862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-80348852395856579552015-10-03T12:56:18.313-06:002015-10-03T12:56:18.313-06:00I will have to get the Susan Branch book as I live...I will have to get the Susan Branch book as I live for Autumn! I am due to have an operation soon so I will be convalescing for a few weeks, so your book lists are going to be invaluable! Have a lovely weekend xxsweetbriardreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03036932595395191529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-27826855373810978732015-10-03T09:45:44.624-06:002015-10-03T09:45:44.624-06:00Deborah, Thanks for your own reading recommendatio...Deborah, Thanks for your own reading recommendation ... it sounds a lovely read. I'll be on the lookout for it.<br /><br />Wishing you a great day! BBrenda @ Its A Beautiful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02955486477303938670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-18793038160788872402015-10-03T09:44:40.332-06:002015-10-03T09:44:40.332-06:00Thanks for stopping by! BThanks for stopping by! BBrenda @ Its A Beautiful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02955486477303938670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-90098058475160875462015-10-03T09:44:22.509-06:002015-10-03T09:44:22.509-06:00Chris, Keeping a list of favourites to just five i...Chris, Keeping a list of favourites to just five is almost like a miracle ... there were so many more I could have added. Thankfully Amy's Five of Friday guideline helped keep it down. Thanks so much for stopping by ... been to visit your blog too. B xox<br />Brenda @ Its A Beautiful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02955486477303938670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-13583448463761390492015-10-03T09:42:59.582-06:002015-10-03T09:42:59.582-06:00Thanks Sara! xoxThanks Sara! xoxBrenda @ Its A Beautiful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02955486477303938670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-4508759390585464892015-10-03T09:42:32.536-06:002015-10-03T09:42:32.536-06:00Oh, thank you for stopping by. I'm glad you en...Oh, thank you for stopping by. I'm glad you enjoyed the book list -- I'm pretty certain you will enjoy Essential Ingredients, I just can't imagine you not! I'd love to know your response once you do read it.<br /><br />About Anne of Green Gables and her creator ... L.M. Montgomery was a Canadian author -- I'm proud to say. The first Anne novel was published in 1908. All the Anne books (there are 8) are situated on Prince Edward Island, the beautiful island just off the east coast of Canada. I've never been there, but from photos, it'd be a lovely spot to visit.<br /><br />I've read L.M.M.'s now-published journals and enjoyed catching a glimpse of the author herself. She was born and grew up on PEI and loved where she lived, which is probably why most of her stories take place on the Island. LMM is one of my own personal 'mentors' ... it was her writings that sparked my own writing dream many years ago.<br /><br />Wishing you a great day, B!<br />Brenda<br /> <br /><br />Brenda @ Its A Beautiful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02955486477303938670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-18585324818630278802015-10-03T09:23:26.794-06:002015-10-03T09:23:26.794-06:00Jandi, thanks for stopping by again. I'm so gl...Jandi, thanks for stopping by again. I'm so glad you did. I look forwarding to getting to know you more! Brenda @ Its A Beautiful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02955486477303938670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-91637438572417160032015-10-03T09:22:08.186-06:002015-10-03T09:22:08.186-06:00Margaret, How lovely to find your newsy comment he...Margaret, How lovely to find your newsy comment here today. Thank you for visiting.<br /><br />You mention your friend lives in Edmonton -- not so far from where I live. We did have hot weather and yesterday the cold winds blew in ... so far no snow, but they are saying maybe. A good day for puttering inside making something hot for lunch and then do some reading.<br /><br />Thanks so much for your own recommendation by Sir Roy Strong ... I'll be in search of that book as it sounds a lovely read.<br /><br />Wishing you a beautiful weekend,<br />Brenda<br />Brenda @ Its A Beautiful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02955486477303938670noreply@blogger.com