As I was enjoying a short story by Louisa May Alcott, I found spirited conversations among the characters about reading and writing. I seriously doubt that it was the author’s intention to pass along writing tips in her story, but I got a kick out of the subtle wisdom and commentaries on the writing life … Continue reading Writing advice from some of Alcott’s characters
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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
Too Many Books
Is it possible for a book-lover to have too many books? Yes. If they are making you crazy. Otherwise, no. Tee shirt given to me by a friend and fellow book-lover who, like me, has also run out of shelf space While I was working in schools, it was a joy to come home and … Continue reading Too Many Books
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
Holiday Gems
One of the joys of the holiday is settling down after all the energetic activities to read inspired holiday fiction. You are no doubt familiar with some of the well-known holiday books and short stories… Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol… The Little Match Girl by Hans Christian Anderson… Eugene Field’s The First Christmas Tree… O. … Continue reading Holiday Gems
Imagine! The best quality books for free!
Well, you don't need to imagine it, it's true! As a fellow blogger said, "I rarely pay full price for books. Loving classics has its advantages, they are widely available and utterly cheap." I couldn't agree more! Ever since I figured out how to put them on my Kindle, I've had a blast finding vintage … Continue reading Imagine! The best quality books for free!
A Child’s Garden of Verses by Robert Louis Stevenson
What a joy to know that this 1885 book is still current, and still bringing the same wonder and delight to new generations of children--and adults! A Child's Garden of Verses is my VERY favorite children's book ...as evidenced by the fact that I have 3 versions of it. It is the author's imagination … Continue reading A Child’s Garden of Verses by Robert Louis Stevenson
Fellow vintage book readers
I just wanted to share some of my favorite websites for vintage books and reviews for all of you fellow vintage book afficionados! Leaves and Pages "Bibliovore. Botanist. Gardener. Armchair Traveller and Vintage Book Explorer" And I would add: "Voracious Reader"! A feast! On this blog I find excellent reviews of books published in every … Continue reading Fellow vintage book readers
Review of Back to Arcady by Frank Waller Allen
Thirty years ago it was said of me that I was as gallant a beau as ever bowed over a fair lady's hand... I am more years past fifty than I like to acknowledge, and now a girl of twenty is coming to upset the habits and routine of a lifetime. One of my treasures … Continue reading Review of Back to Arcady by Frank Waller Allen
Titus: A Comrade of the Cross – a classic novel for Easter
In 1894, a publisher held a writing competition to obtain the best manuscript that would inspire a child’s Christian faith. Florence Kingsley submitted her manuscript for Titus: A Comrade of the Cross and won the $1,000 award. In six weeks, 200,000 copies had been printed to meet demand. The story is about a young boy … Continue reading Titus: A Comrade of the Cross – a classic novel for Easter
Happily Writing 