tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2203825390310863045.post3342370189554641116..comments2023-10-05T11:30:10.608+01:00Comments on cardigangirlverity: Christmas is coming...verityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16825551404394913715noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2203825390310863045.post-31450415831406441312010-11-15T09:31:20.569+00:002010-11-15T09:31:20.569+00:00Lyn - ooh, thanks for those recommendations!
Jenn...Lyn - ooh, thanks for those recommendations!<br /><br />Jenny - I haven't actually opened it yet - I should do - I don't have to read the novel, just the introduction!<br /><br />Lifeonthecuff - thanks for another recommendation of Christmas Memory - I read his Breakfast at Tiffanys but nothing elseverityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16825551404394913715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2203825390310863045.post-2690551443648717892010-11-15T00:52:17.573+00:002010-11-15T00:52:17.573+00:00Do read a Christmas Memory by Truman Capote. It is...Do read a Christmas Memory by Truman Capote. It is a small little treasure about his childhood and a delightful read. Capote was a childhood friend of Harper Lee, author of To Kill a Mockingbird and she based one of the child characters in the book on Capote. I bring it out every year and spend an afternoon or evening reading in it. <br />I have the Dickens set you wrote about. It is a boxed set, red, and a great little find for $5 at a used book store several years ago. I do think they underpriced it - my gain. Maybe this year I'll read through it instead of just letting it dress the Christmas mantle.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2203825390310863045.post-76174861254222963762010-11-14T17:32:38.859+00:002010-11-14T17:32:38.859+00:00I'd be interested to know what Jacqueline Wils...I'd be interested to know what Jacqueline Wilson has to say about Jane Eyre too. It's one of my longtime favorite books, but I know that it's not without its problems.Jennyhttp://jennysbooks.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2203825390310863045.post-36294708876775960342010-11-14T02:26:03.424+00:002010-11-14T02:26:03.424+00:00Fleur Fisher mentioned 2 of my suggestions but I a...Fleur Fisher mentioned 2 of my suggestions but I also enjoy a lovely Christmassy romance. Have you read A Proper Family christmas by Jane Gordon-Cumming (Katie Fforde's sister)? It was published by Transita a few years ago so i don't know if it's still available but worth tracking down second-hand. I've bought a couple of books recently sounded perfect for this time of year. Twelve Days of Christmas by Trisha Ashley (I've enjoyed her other books) & Last Christmas by Julia Williams. I haven't read JW before.lynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04509400868331534237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2203825390310863045.post-20428934884858867972010-11-11T18:32:39.220+00:002010-11-11T18:32:39.220+00:00I have been discussing this with a couple of blogg...I have been discussing this with a couple of bloggers and actually spent all Wednesday evening trailing through my library site and Amazon to find a list of possible Christmas books to read. I hope to post it on Monday - there should be about forty odd recommendations on it.serendipity_vivhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07156013023056026525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2203825390310863045.post-53602000702220469892010-11-11T12:35:20.664+00:002010-11-11T12:35:20.664+00:00Ooh, lots of comments - thank you very much - I th...Ooh, lots of comments - thank you very much - I think I shall have to do a round up of all of your wonderful suggestions! Thank you!verityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16825551404394913715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2203825390310863045.post-75911106515892755272010-11-11T10:27:14.637+00:002010-11-11T10:27:14.637+00:00I've admired those editions before, and I'...I've admired those editions before, and I'm pleasantly surprised to find that they are so affordable.<br /><br />Have you read any of the Dickens Christmas books that Hesperus have been reissuing I wonder? And, of course, the Virago Book of Christmas is lovely to dip into.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2203825390310863045.post-39071105049351014082010-11-11T09:34:13.506+00:002010-11-11T09:34:13.506+00:00They are lovely books, I love festive reading!They are lovely books, I love festive reading!Dothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07214328862998740090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2203825390310863045.post-61247470559856202542010-11-11T09:29:52.453+00:002010-11-11T09:29:52.453+00:00Those look beautiful - have just seen their gorgeo...Those look beautiful - have just seen their gorgeous edition of Jane Eyre, and the Christmas stories are tempting me too... so well priced it's hard to resist!<br />Somerset Maugham's Christmas Holiday is set at the right time of year - not *exactly* a heart-warming tale of mince pies and glad tidings, but as beautifully written as youd expect.janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11446887350355708285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2203825390310863045.post-5556142062624495912010-11-10T23:24:37.256+00:002010-11-10T23:24:37.256+00:00Ooo, I didn't know about Gaarder's Christm...Ooo, I didn't know about Gaarder's Christmas Mystery. I may have to check my library for that one. I just read Sophie's World this past spring and really enjoyed it -- I'm making my older two read it this coming spring when they get to the Greek philosophers. I think it will make the whole subject a whole lot more interesting for them! :) I didn't get email :(, but I'll be on the lookout for it. Thanks!Susan in TXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09550766549670690646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2203825390310863045.post-36049966874865388512010-11-10T20:11:27.315+00:002010-11-10T20:11:27.315+00:00One of my favorite Christmas stories is A Christma...One of my favorite Christmas stories is A Christmas Memory by Truman Capote. It is an autobiographical tale set during the '30's in Alabama. I read it for the first time last year and loved it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2203825390310863045.post-46954256120805204512010-11-10T19:09:46.586+00:002010-11-10T19:09:46.586+00:00I tend to read Christmas Novels at the height of s...I tend to read Christmas Novels at the height of summer! I cannot wait for my 2 weeks off work so I can read - if I do chose a Christmas Book it will be an easy read like a Debbie Macomber.<br /><br />I can recommend Sharon Owens The Seven Secrets of Happiness - which is set quite a lot around Christmas.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2203825390310863045.post-6055532531683343402010-11-10T18:49:42.757+00:002010-11-10T18:49:42.757+00:00Oooh...I do like those. I seem to be collecting di...Oooh...I do like those. I seem to be collecting different editions of the Dickens, so I will have to check this one out. Nymeth mentioned The Man Who Invented Christmas...I do recommend it as a Christmas read especially if you would like to read a more manageable bio on Dickens (as opposed to some of the doorstop versions) as it mixes this in with the Christmas aspect. On top of all that it is a very pretty book. Confession time: I am currently rereading The Christmas Mouse...a little early I know but it is SO good. I look forward to reading everyone's suggestions:)Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12387313238448432017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2203825390310863045.post-65908451386998655772010-11-10T18:34:12.680+00:002010-11-10T18:34:12.680+00:00I've never read an xmas novel before, I'm ...I've never read an xmas novel before, I'm good for films though. Beautiful editions.Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00837921038190046907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2203825390310863045.post-26336897806642991702010-11-10T17:55:45.248+00:002010-11-10T17:55:45.248+00:00They are such beautiful editions!
I try to reread...They are such beautiful editions!<br /><br />I try to reread A Christmas Carol (and have read the other stories) every alternate Christmas, at least.<br /><br />I haven't read either but what about Mr Ive's Christmas by Oscar Hijuelos or A Redbird Christmas by Fannie Flagg?Paperback Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14579608422235511054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2203825390310863045.post-38266034191662746882010-11-10T17:45:09.693+00:002010-11-10T17:45:09.693+00:00"The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding"..."The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding" by Agatha Christie. Six short stories featuring Hercule Poirot.<br />Might be time to get "A Christmas Carol" out, 'specially if it's going to be snowy.Ali Malhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01595941215998565255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2203825390310863045.post-10109417381337721872010-11-10T17:28:56.978+00:002010-11-10T17:28:56.978+00:00How funny, I noticed those at the bookshop for the...How funny, I noticed those at the bookshop for the very first time today! They are definitely gorgeous editions, and I was surprised that they cost so little.<br /><br />There's a book called The Man Who Invited Christmas about the impact of Dickens on how we see Christmas to this day. I've been meaning to read it for years - maybe this December!Ana S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16092495983972185943noreply@blogger.com