tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323608100391663677.post7269722703564455247..comments2024-02-25T10:06:20.056-08:00Comments on The Literary Pig: What are you reading for Christmas?TracyFellshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10224475173136774530noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323608100391663677.post-66333246147070207272013-12-21T03:59:04.003-08:002013-12-21T03:59:04.003-08:00I think the kindle still counts as reading, Patsy....I think the kindle still counts as reading, Patsy. I like to switch between paper and kindle - actually find I can't read off the screen for hours.TracyFellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10224475173136774530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323608100391663677.post-53636694768207171262013-12-21T03:58:04.285-08:002013-12-21T03:58:04.285-08:00I think her characterisation is genius, Veronica. ...I think her characterisation is genius, Veronica. Also love Susan Hill - think I read A small hand last year - atmospheric and spooky. You are going to be busy - see if you can sneak off of for a read when the family are sleeping off the lunch :)TracyFellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10224475173136774530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323608100391663677.post-40723187864295885872013-12-21T03:55:36.120-08:002013-12-21T03:55:36.120-08:00I'm really getting into The Snow Child now, Ka...I'm really getting into The Snow Child now, Karen. Haven't come across the book you mention, but I'm planning to listen to R4 ghost stories - they are airing some crackers over Xmas by Dickens (The Signalman) etcTracyFellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10224475173136774530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323608100391663677.post-23708783066379476772013-12-21T03:54:14.843-08:002013-12-21T03:54:14.843-08:00That's a good idea, Julia. I may try a FB/twit...That's a good idea, Julia. I may try a FB/twitter free Xmas :)TracyFellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10224475173136774530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323608100391663677.post-59246417079004503602013-12-21T00:42:24.360-08:002013-12-21T00:42:24.360-08:00I've read The Curious Incident and Pearl Ear R...I've read The Curious Incident and Pearl Ear Ring - enjoyed them both.<br /><br />I'll be reading my kindle over Christmas (yeah, I know that's not quite what you meant)Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323608100391663677.post-44998067213704205442013-12-20T12:47:42.888-08:002013-12-20T12:47:42.888-08:00I, too, love Ann Tyler's books. She understand...I, too, love Ann Tyler's books. She understands people so well. A beautiful short book to read at Christmas is Lanterns in the Snow by Susan Hill. I'll be opening up Alice Munro's latest Dear Life, whenever I can - not easy with 5 relatives staying and 16 for the day on Boxing Day.Veronica Brighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09782827452452711420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323608100391663677.post-57113181290688722232013-12-20T10:50:54.642-08:002013-12-20T10:50:54.642-08:00I loved The Snow Child too - perfect for this time...I loved The Snow Child too - perfect for this time of year :o) I'm currently reading Diane Setterfield's Bellman and Black - spooky!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05986874444030474719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323608100391663677.post-28291905316356381552013-12-20T08:20:19.459-08:002013-12-20T08:20:19.459-08:00Thanks for all your lovely posts this year. I'...Thanks for all your lovely posts this year. I'm going to try to keep away from t'internet over Christmas - see you on the other side!Julia Thorleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00485301135194085398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323608100391663677.post-27363948445143326082013-12-20T07:34:46.553-08:002013-12-20T07:34:46.553-08:00Must admit I love Tracy Chevalier, Rosemary, and G...Must admit I love Tracy Chevalier, Rosemary, and Girl with the pearl was my first. Another writer recommended her latest The Last Runaway - so that's another to go on the list! I find I completely forget what I have on the kindle - it's like having a hidden bookshelf.TracyFellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10224475173136774530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323608100391663677.post-47016785966130997122013-12-20T07:32:48.270-08:002013-12-20T07:32:48.270-08:00Didn't know they had dramatised Wolf Hall or B...Didn't know they had dramatised Wolf Hall or Bring up the bodies, Helen. I have to confess to being a Mantel fan - Bring up the bodies kept me engrossed last Xmas! But I know she's a bit like marmite - you either love her writing or hate it...TracyFellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10224475173136774530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323608100391663677.post-32788444547892504192013-12-20T07:30:43.209-08:002013-12-20T07:30:43.209-08:00I know Karen Stevens - she has just lectured on my...I know Karen Stevens - she has just lectured on my first module at Chichester. Perhaps I should have read her book! Never read Gone with the wind - isn't it huge. Jo? Should keep you busy over Xmas!TracyFellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10224475173136774530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323608100391663677.post-77426287523263622872013-12-20T06:40:46.995-08:002013-12-20T06:40:46.995-08:00I absolutely loved The Snow Child, Tracy - read it...I absolutely loved The Snow Child, Tracy - read it during the summer. Also enjoy Tracy Chevalier's books. I'm trying to catch up on some kindle reading at the moment!Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323608100391663677.post-2416296703315849702013-12-20T06:10:22.384-08:002013-12-20T06:10:22.384-08:00I am currently ploughing my way through 'Wolf ...I am currently ploughing my way through 'Wolf Hall' (went to see it at the RSC last week and we're seeing 'Bring Up The Bodies' tonight, so I was trying to get a head start.. but failed). It's not the easiest, most thrilling read I've ever had, so I will probably turn to something a little 'lighter', shall we say, for my Christmas reading! Helen Yendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01493990755233872479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323608100391663677.post-37348563852374352162013-12-20T04:30:01.393-08:002013-12-20T04:30:01.393-08:00I love Christmas reading! I'm also flattered t...I love Christmas reading! I'm also flattered to be on your list. I'm currently reading Gone With The Wind for the first time. I also have Writing A First Novel - Reflections on a Journey edited by Karen Stevens. I have asked for a few books as presents, too. Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10680813337238122710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323608100391663677.post-7276783811673012002013-12-20T03:56:42.652-08:002013-12-20T03:56:42.652-08:00I'm finding The Snow Child lovely, but a bit o...I'm finding The Snow Child lovely, but a bit of a slow read. It's taking me a while to really get into it. Hope it has a happy ending too!TracyFellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10224475173136774530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323608100391663677.post-40460521494115829542013-12-20T03:31:13.842-08:002013-12-20T03:31:13.842-08:00I have read all the novels you mention except The ...I have read all the novels you mention except The Bad Mother's handbook and can recommend them all. Are you enjoying The Snow Child? I've just finished it. Look forward to meeting your guest on Monday, Tracy.Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323608100391663677.post-23209170839143154922013-12-20T02:31:32.582-08:002013-12-20T02:31:32.582-08:00Thanks for popping by, Kate. It's been a chall...Thanks for popping by, Kate. It's been a challenge to keep this one back. Loved 'Before she was mine' - read it in one afternoon, so really looking forward to TBMH! TracyFellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10224475173136774530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2323608100391663677.post-24284373913481683222013-12-20T02:22:38.353-08:002013-12-20T02:22:38.353-08:00Honoured to be in there! And in such august compan...Honoured to be in there! And in such august company. Hope you enjoy TBMH, and don't forget, if you like it, there's a sequel called Bad Mothers United. <br />Merry Christmas <br />xKatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16365185962131795210noreply@blogger.com