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Comment on The Swerve by bfootgrrl

bfootgrrl — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:03:22 +0000

Thanks so much for the reblog! I can relate to the tough decisions about what to read next. I probably read too many book reviews (feeding the growing pile of books to read). . . .

Comment on Lymond and Niccolò: Dorothy Dunnett by Chris Mills

Chris Mills — Thu, 09 May 2013 07:28:15 +0000

Thanks for commenting, (your blog is a great read btw) – I’ve certainly discovered a whole new world of DD fans. Now all I need to do is to decide when I’m going to embark upon my Niccolo catching-up challenge! I’ll hope to have news to post up on that score in the summer.

Comment on Dolls on the Landing: Helen Clare by Chris Mills

Chris Mills — Thu, 09 May 2013 07:21:02 +0000

Yes, I loved the dolls’ adventures when I was young, so I was really pleased that mum turned up a second hand copy for V a few years ago. I think the painting the bath episode was my favourite – or maybe the measles… And wouldn’t it be great if you could pay your rent in cough drops!

Comment on Dolls on the Landing: Helen Clare by Susan

Susan — Wed, 08 May 2013 10:20:03 +0000

Chris, thanks for reminding of this book. Wonderful stories.

Comment on Lymond and Niccolò: Dorothy Dunnett by Leander

Leander — Tue, 07 May 2013 10:19:00 +0000

Thanks so much for the link! Yep, I always try to flag spoilers but with Dunnett it’s a nightmare as her plotting is so intricate that you simply can’t avoid them sometimes. I always recommend that if you haven’t read any of her books yet, you should do what I did and just avoid *everything* – forums, posts, the Dunnett Society website – until you’ve read them, because you never know when something spoilerish might creep in.

Like you, I was so thrilled to discover that there are so many people out there who love Dunnett. I had the pleasure of meeting the London branch of the Dorothy Dunnett Society for International Dorothy Dunnett Day last year and they were an absolutely delightful bunch of people. I would say that Lymond (as a series and, probably, as a character) is much more engaging than Niccolo and I agree with what some commenters imply here that it’s not quite as all-consuming a read. Mind you, Dunnett is still head-and-shoulders above virtually any other historical novelist I’ve read!

Again, thanks for the link, and I’m thrilled to have discovered your blog. (I’ve got King Hereafter on my to-read list as well!)

Comment on Lymond and Niccolò: Dorothy Dunnett by Mickey

Mickey — Mon, 06 May 2013 14:55:41 +0000

If anyone is interested, there is a reread, or actually this list DDANZ is trying to read the LC from a first time perspective and they are about half way through GofK.

Comment on Lymond and Niccolò: Dorothy Dunnett by Chris Mills

Chris Mills — Wed, 01 May 2013 11:15:30 +0000

I’m glad I’m not the only person! I do really want to finish the Niccolo series (and it’s certainly overdue) but I’m almost afraid of beginning because I know I will want to stay inside the book until I’ve finished and not come out for work, shopping etc!

Comment on Traveller on the Landing: Andrés Neuman answers some questions by An enlightening journey with the Traveller of the Century (Andrés Neuman) « Tales From the Landing Book Shelves

Wed, 01 May 2013 10:44:50 +0000

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Comment on The Prologue by E A M Harris

E A M Harris — Wed, 01 May 2013 08:53:43 +0000

Hi Chris, Thank you for reblogging one of my posts.I’m so glad you enjoyed it.

Comment on A Centuries Old Mystery: Josephine Tey and Richard III by 30 Day Book Challenge – day 9: A book I’ve read more than once « Tales From the Landing Book Shelves

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:08:39 +0000

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