Comments on: Summer Reading Fair

By: Off the Shelves « Handmade Homeschool

Off the Shelves « Handmade Homeschool — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:39:27 +0000

[...] Rainer: Out Stealing Horses (after a review from Lolly Knitting Around) [...]

By: simply janet » A passion renewed

simply janet » A passion renewed — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 12:56:27 +0000

[...] and recently decided to read (and re-read) some well-known classics. So when Lolly posted about her summer reading adventure, I thought I would blog and echo some of the same sentiments she shared in her blog entry. [...]

By: skeinsherway

skeinsherway — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 02:23:15 +0000

Some day I will have time for lots of reading again! And by reading, I mean books with more than 16 pages, and fewer Steven Kellog illustrations…

By: Laura Baker

Laura Baker — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 01:42:57 +0000

I have been following your blog for quite some time, love your photography and that you are able to photograph your knitting. To now see your book reviews and that you are member of Good Reads is just affirmation that I have been reading your blog because we have so much in common. I will have to read your full reviews on Good Reads. I just got a copy of the Guernsey Society and have been wanting to start. See you on GoodReads and feel free to visit me.

By: Biglug Jen

Biglug Jen — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:34:12 +0000

I too have been devouring books. For now, rereading the Harry Potter series. The first time through I was so eager to see what happened I didn’t retain the stories. This time I’m taking my time. Thanks for the reviews!

Also thanks for your post on Lyme’s disease. I have recently been sick (forearm and calf pain and weakness, tingly fingers, fever, headache, dizzy, appetite loss) and my doctor suspects it is either a virus or Lyme’s. I’m getting tested for it and hopefully it is just a virus, but when I was sick I thought of your post and the symptoms made me realize I should ask my doctor instead of ignoring it.

By: Linda

Linda — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:30:12 +0000

I love to read but do find that knitting takes up what used to be my reading time. Summer holidays pre children were good for getting through loads of books too!

By: Andrea

Andrea — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:30:20 +0000

Hi Lolly,
What a great grouping of books! I think your assessment of Petterson’s writing is spot on – Out Stealing Horses actually won the IMPAC Dublin Literary award a year or so ago, which is notable partly because it is one of the only awards that is awarded to both the author, and the translator. We’re not the only ones who noticed the smoothness!

This summer I’m excited to read The Summer Book, by Tove Jannson (another Scandinavian writer), and I recently read and loved The Gathering, by Anne Enright.

And now I’m off to friend you on Goodreads! Love the blog,
andrea

By: Wendolene

Wendolene — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:14:41 +0000

Are you really an archivist? That’s so cool–I am getting my library degree and my areas of interest are special collections and archives!

By: mai

mai — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 14:08:34 +0000

i am really enjoying goodreads! it’s not only a great place to read reviews and get suggestions on which books to read, but i like that i’m able to keep a list of books i’ve read, too!

By: knitography

knitography — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 02:41:19 +0000

Great selections – my reading list just got a little bit longer! I just finished Three Cups of Tea, and I would strongly recommend it; it’s the story of a man who build schools – mostly for girls – in northern Pakistan and in Afghanistan. It’s very moving.