Last week I set forth a challenge to guess the title of a book I just read. NOTE! If you MISSED that post, and want to participate, STOP READING. Instead, follow this link to the challenge post: "Guess the Book Title" OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA Kudos to any of you game lovers who used the clues … Continue reading Guess the Book Title – REVEAL
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Guess the Title of the Book!
Let's have some fun. I just read a great book. Guess the title of the book! OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA Here are 12 Hints 1. This would be considered a “classic” or “vintage” book. 2. In the book, a supporting female character is a newspaper editor. 3. The book originated from a film scenario the author … Continue reading Guess the Title of the Book!
Review of 1000 Beautiful Things by Arthur Mee
Seeking beauty among the endless books at a used book sale, I ran across this treasure. But since "beauty is in the eye of the beholder" (and in the reading and the mind of the reader), and since this was written in the twentieth century, I was skeptical. What a thrill to discover that the … Continue reading Review of 1000 Beautiful Things by Arthur Mee
Not Mine, But His by Emma S. Pratt
This lovely book was next on my books to review, and it is fitting that I post it today, Easter! The story is about Mary, a young woman who is endeavoring to live rightly. This is a common theme in late 19th century fiction, one reason I find these so fascinating and interesting! One of … Continue reading Not Mine, But His by Emma S. Pratt
Yesterday’s classics speaking into today’s world
The only palliative for the errors of our modern world is to keep the clean sea breeze of the centuries blowing through our minds, and this can be done only by reading old books C.S. Lewis I have saved a number of quotes to share about the value of reading classic books. Now, I’m asking … Continue reading Yesterday’s classics speaking into today’s world
Review of Barriers Burned Away; remembering the1871 Chicago Fire
A visit to Chicago not long after the Chicago Fire of October 8, 1871--151 years ago today--touched the heart of the author, Edward Payson Roe, and inspired him to write this novel, published in 1872. Diorama of 1871 Chicago Fire - Chicago History Museum, Lincoln Park, Chicago, Illinois He seems to have asked himself: How … Continue reading Review of Barriers Burned Away; remembering the1871 Chicago Fire
Gesta Romanorum: A unique glimpse into history
Gesta Romanorum is Latin for "Deeds of the Romans", which makes it sound like this book is a narration of the early culture of Rome, its history and battles. However, it is actually a Latin compilation of morality stories believed to be written approximately at the end of the 13th century. There are 181 stories. … Continue reading Gesta Romanorum: A unique glimpse into history
Best Books Ever at Project Gutenberg
I can't say enough about the riches found in Project Gutenberg! I have found, downloaded and happily read loads of their books in Kindle format, online, or in pdf form--ALL for FREE. Here I want to whet your appetite by pointing you to some lists of books. But before you delve into the lists below, … Continue reading Best Books Ever at Project Gutenberg
Calgary Book Sales May 2022
Two worthy organizations, Calgary READS and RESET Society of Calgary, are holding their fantastic book sales again! Both are now looking for volunteers and donations. Calgary READS The curling rink transforms into the Calgary READS sale! (You'll find me at the far, far bottom left part of the photo in the special VINTAGE BOOKS section!) … Continue reading Calgary Book Sales May 2022
Love in a Little Town by J.E. Buckrow
It's February, the month we celebrate love, and here is a most fitting book to celebrate. Celia Bassingdale was about to take a long journey—the longest on earth—from the unreal to the real.First line Celia’s romantic interest in a young man (whom her grandfather was convinced was only after the fortune she would inherit when … Continue reading Love in a Little Town by J.E. Buckrow
