tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post5770973709351304411..comments2024-03-17T09:49:47.095-06:00Comments on Brenda @ It's A Beautiful Life: Monday Morning: Autumn ReadingBrenda @ Its A Beautiful Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02955486477303938670noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-53567602438452128952020-10-01T16:47:12.806-06:002020-10-01T16:47:12.806-06:00I do look forward to diving into my little stash o...I do look forward to diving into my little stash of books. It's an activity fit for the current situation. Brenda @ Its A Beautiful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02955486477303938670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-30267217136820196142020-10-01T16:45:03.912-06:002020-10-01T16:45:03.912-06:00I can imagine being daunted by anything Dickens in...I can imagine being daunted by anything Dickens in 7th grade. Brenda @ Its A Beautiful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02955486477303938670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-91238895840569907502020-10-01T16:43:26.039-06:002020-10-01T16:43:26.039-06:00How lovely to see something you really like and ha...How lovely to see something you really like and have the patience to wait until it goes on sale. Good for you, Margie!Brenda @ Its A Beautiful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02955486477303938670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-65684749738631438802020-10-01T15:08:36.268-06:002020-10-01T15:08:36.268-06:00I'm sure we shall!I'm sure we shall!Brenda @ Its A Beautiful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02955486477303938670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-89465878428152234842020-10-01T10:14:34.983-06:002020-10-01T10:14:34.983-06:00Now that you mention Tale of Two Cities is one of ...Now that you mention Tale of Two Cities is one of your favs, I'm going to read it especially carefully. I always like to read what resonates with fellow readers. I'm always glad when you stop by, Mary!Brenda @ Its A Beautiful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02955486477303938670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-41310303119848619712020-10-01T09:57:00.280-06:002020-10-01T09:57:00.280-06:00Carla, I first read the library copy, but I had so...Carla, I first read the library copy, but I had so many spots I wanted to underline. I wrote out a few lines in my journal, but now that I have my own copy, I want to go back and catch some of those spots and mark it. Thanks for stopping by!Brenda @ Its A Beautiful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02955486477303938670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-76010462146793886502020-10-01T09:54:31.740-06:002020-10-01T09:54:31.740-06:00I have so many unread still-to-be books in my hous...I have so many unread still-to-be books in my house, but when someone mentions an interesting new book, I have such a hankering to add it to the growing pile(s). I may have to tell myself to stop and focus on what I have and just close my eyes/ears to what else I think I must have. Thanks, Sandra, for stopping by! Brenda @ Its A Beautiful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02955486477303938670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-7712084160243346722020-10-01T09:51:31.589-06:002020-10-01T09:51:31.589-06:00Cheryl, I never used to be a morning person (I was...Cheryl, I never used to be a morning person (I was a true night owl), but I learned over the years to truly appreciate early mornings - writing comes best now in those wee hours. (Hormone changes had something to do with that too!) Brenda @ Its A Beautiful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02955486477303938670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-8998530906623479872020-10-01T09:49:33.417-06:002020-10-01T09:49:33.417-06:00Cassandra, no summer here this week. Hopefully soo...Cassandra, no summer here this week. Hopefully soon for you. It was gorgeous yesterday - today it's overcast and crisp. When I took a drive yesterday afternoon to do an errand, the streets were deep autumnal. My eyes feasted on the colours and slant of the light. Hope you find Riordan and enjoy. Brenda @ Its A Beautiful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02955486477303938670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-35714032683014864772020-10-01T09:45:59.126-06:002020-10-01T09:45:59.126-06:00I noticed that too, Dewena. She'll have a surg...I noticed that too, Dewena. She'll have a surge of books being read by new readers. I just finished Reflections and really enjoyed it. Her writing subjects often reminded me of my own memories, so the book is all marked up now with reference notes and underlined and starred sentences. I read various Anne Lindbergh work over the years and especially love her Gift From The Sea. Happy reading!Brenda @ Its A Beautiful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02955486477303938670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-43413101322504216042020-10-01T09:29:37.056-06:002020-10-01T09:29:37.056-06:00Your words are a gift, thank you, Christine. I agr...Your words are a gift, thank you, Christine. I agree, we're always learning students, even so, you've already got the hang of writing wonderfully in your own posts. I always enjoy the delightful glimpse into your life and family.Brenda @ Its A Beautiful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02955486477303938670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-82854900848872754222020-10-01T09:00:47.495-06:002020-10-01T09:00:47.495-06:00Hi Brenda❤️
Reading your posts is like taking a bu...Hi Brenda❤️<br />Reading your posts is like taking a bubble bath. It’s warm, relaxing, different, satisfying and pure luxury.<br />I try to remember your way of writing when I do a post. But I’m afraid I will always be a “learning student”.<br />In the mean time, soaking in your thoughts and words, with pleasure.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09690722786561637489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-81791715378745620502020-09-30T13:29:10.091-06:002020-09-30T13:29:10.091-06:00Brenda, I'm back to say thank you for writing ...Brenda, I'm back to say thank you for writing of the post on J. F. Riordan's blog. I was saying oh yes and amen all through it. If this blog post is a sample of her writing then I do want to find more of it.Dewenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07330797553600987145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-28250982383849635062020-09-30T13:20:04.833-06:002020-09-30T13:20:04.833-06:00I think everyone is writing down J. F. Riordan'...I think everyone is writing down J. F. Riordan's name! I loved A Tale of Two Cities when I was a teenager, read through the set of Dickens that came with our Encyclopedia Britanica back then. A long time since I've read Emma but I think I read the Earhart book when I was on my Charles and Anne Lindbergh phase decades ago. Fall reading is so satisfying! I'm ever so ready to go to bed early with a good book now.Dewenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07330797553600987145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-42327027526399818442020-09-30T12:06:54.640-06:002020-09-30T12:06:54.640-06:00Another beautiful post. Thank you for sharing your...Another beautiful post. Thank you for sharing your thoughts! Your stack of books is lovely. It is approaching that time of the year where I also will want to curl up with a good book. The past several days have felt like summer has not quite given up its hold on our area. But autumn is almost here. I can feel it. Thank you for posting about Riordan. Her writing sounds lovely and I can't wait to check out one of her books. Happy Wednesday, Brenda.Cassandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09319901329438691914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-66898909000216666362020-09-29T22:09:51.098-06:002020-09-29T22:09:51.098-06:00Your first paragraph drew me in! I am by nobody...Your first paragraph drew me in! I am by nobody's definition a morning person, but I wanted to be as I read your pre-dawn observations. <br /><br />And then, the excerpt describing the pandemic summer also resonated with me. I imagine many of us had similar feelings. Thanks to Ms. Riordan for supplying the words. <br /><br />Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-73885580872737282112020-09-29T12:51:56.578-06:002020-09-29T12:51:56.578-06:00Lovely post, Brenda. And, many thanks for the int...Lovely post, Brenda. And, many thanks for the introduction of a "new to me" author. I have not heard of her. As the old saying goes, "So little time - So many books." At least I think that is the way it goes.<br />Have a great week.Sandra at Maison De Jardinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032615112624122716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-2069288655756652652020-09-29T12:13:15.154-06:002020-09-29T12:13:15.154-06:00Hi,
I have read some of Elizabeth Gilbert.. but I ...Hi,<br />I have read some of Elizabeth Gilbert.. but I have not read Big Magic. I will have to check it out.<br />Thank you for the lovely post.<br />Carla<br />Carla from The Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12107829617899979937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-68312102207328473322020-09-29T05:01:26.509-06:002020-09-29T05:01:26.509-06:00Love your musings Brenda. Like your other readers ...Love your musings Brenda. Like your other readers I will check J F Riordan pronto. A Tale of Two Cities is one of my favorite books and a great historical novel. I have read it more than once.Mary Hasketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11572995553600590934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-83419457123309673792020-09-29T04:30:34.776-06:002020-09-29T04:30:34.776-06:00I think you have introduced a new author to many o...I think you have introduced a new author to many of us, Brenda.Elizabethdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02405703727112759947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-1511592762267501342020-09-28T22:09:01.316-06:002020-09-28T22:09:01.316-06:00Hi, Brenda. I recently encountered that Riordan qu...Hi, Brenda. I recently encountered that Riordan quote and I would be interested in reading more. It funny but I took a Dickens course at university but never read A Tale of Two Cities. Maybe this winter. Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas would be interesting too. Reading/cocooning might be a Pandemic 2.0 activity. Enjoy.Madame La-Bashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02752844200917509110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-47786361441075716742020-09-28T18:00:56.492-06:002020-09-28T18:00:56.492-06:00Autumn is the perfect time to burrow into some won...Autumn is the perfect time to burrow into some wonderful books! I haven’t read A Tale of Two Cities since 7th grade. I remember being daunted by its size.<br /><br />I love Emma, it’s one of my favorites.Deanna Rabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07946588895797307347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-70974672388621000252020-09-28T16:56:09.082-06:002020-09-28T16:56:09.082-06:00What a great stack of books! You can't beat 3 ...What a great stack of books! You can't beat 3 for $10!<br /><br />I haven't been inside an Indigo for months, but I recently ordered a teapot and glass tumbler. I had been eyeing the teapot since January...it finally went on sale for 25% and I redeemed $10 from my Plum rewards. <br /><br />I'll have to check out J.F. Riordan's blog and Twitter account!Margiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12216292186501923706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-55292248616432153382020-09-28T13:27:15.386-06:002020-09-28T13:27:15.386-06:00Coffee cup cheers! Enjoy your picks :)
Coffee cup cheers! Enjoy your picks :)<br />Leila Carrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06395378369290317053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-24992580618774833232020-09-28T12:50:29.970-06:002020-09-28T12:50:29.970-06:00I found that essay book of J.F.'s on Amazon fo...I found that essay book of J.F.'s on Amazon for $5 and some cents (CDN) the other day; this morning I looked and it was back to regular price ($19.80) for the print copy. Only the kindle was around $5 today. I feel especially blessed now - the window of opportunity opened and I walked in at the right moment. I look forward to reading her novels but I'll wait for another time.<br />Brenda @ Its A Beautiful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02955486477303938670noreply@blogger.com