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
Tag: children’s books
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
Quality Classic Christmas stories that Stand the Test of Time
With the holiday activities slowing down, now is a great time to chill with a classic Christmas story. Here are some recommendations from my recent discoveries. “Uncle Richard’s New Year Dinner” by Lucy Maud Montgomery, a fortuitous mix-up.You can read the story here Unable to find a publisher, the author printed 200 copies of this … Continue reading Quality Classic Christmas stories that Stand the Test of Time
The Wonderful World of Cats
I recently re-read this precious book--after 58 years! In a testament to the quality of the stories, I was surprised at how many of the plots I still remembered. And almost as much as the stories, I also remembered the unique drawings. Unlike some contemporary children's books, these stories aren’t written “down” to children. They … Continue reading The Wonderful World of Cats
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
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
Review of The Birds’ Christmas Carol by Kate Douglas Wiggin
“The book, the dear, enlivening, enchanting, stimulating, informing, uplifting book, is the most faithful of all allies, and, after human friendship, the chief solace as well as the most inspiring influence in human life." Kate Douglas Wiggin What a dear book this is! The Birds’ Christmas Carol is about a family who stays cheerful, strong, … Continue reading Review of The Birds’ Christmas Carol by Kate Douglas Wiggin
Hedgerow Tales, Mrs. Gatty’s Parables of Nature
Of all the revived, republished classic books available, the 4 Hedgerow Tales are my favorites. These were ahead of their time, "retold" back in the 1980s, forerunners of the latest trend. The illustrations by Sandra Fernandez are exquisite and appear on almost every page. (Note that these Hedgerow Tales are not related to Enid Blyton's … Continue reading Hedgerow Tales, Mrs. Gatty’s Parables of Nature
