frankie Posted February 17, 2010 Author Share Posted February 17, 2010 (edited) Awe that is sweet Frankie. Me and my partner do that. Our is old people. It started when I was on holiday near Blackpool and he had just mved back to the States. I saw this really old couple walking alomg the beach eating icecream. I sent the pic and wrote "Us in our 80's" He loved it and so if we are about and we see an old couple together we take a pic or send the link of one we see. Not as cute as yours Frankie, but, funny all the same That's so sweet and funny I think it's cuter than ours because it's about finding pictures of "you two", but hey this is no a comptetition It's the gesture that you've noticed something that means something to both of you and you think of the other person immediately and want to share it Edit: Awwww CW, that's so beautiful! I have to confess it brought a few tears to my eyes Edit: I remember now that I've also slipped a post-it on BF's book which I know he'll be reading in the train, and in that post-it I've told him I loved him Edited February 17, 2010 by frankie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbielleRose Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 (edited) Dante to Dickens -book I bought a week ago and the two were mentioned in it! Abby, that is indeed a familiar poem, but I'm not sure if it's the only one I know from her, I have to investigate! By the way, how do you know so much about the Brownings, or rather, do you have any good book recommendations about the two of them? How are you liking the From Dante to Dickens book? I am thinking about looking into getting it for myself I've been facinated with the Brownings for years. In college, about (holy cow!) 6 years ago now I took an advanced Women in Literature course that introduced me to a lot of feminism in books. One of our projects was to write about a favorite female poet. At that time, all I could think of was Emily Dickenson and, although she is okay, I've never been a huge fan of her work. I bought The Sonnets from the Portuguese (if you didn't know, the Portuguese was Robert's nickname for Elizabeth) and fell in love with Elizabeth's passion. I studied her background and everything for that project and fell in love with Robert through her. Everything from their home in Italy (Casa Guidi) to their simple, yet extreme romance (falling in love through letters in the 1800's) became so magical to me. I own Elizabeth's complete works and my copy was printed in 1886. Amazingly enough, it was the only one of my antique books to survive the flood because I take it with me almost everywhere. Another favorite of mine that you might like is: Life and Love Fast this Life of mine was dying, Blind already, and calm as death, Snowflakes on her bosom lying Scarcely heaving with her breath Love came by, and having known her In a dream of fabled lands, Gently stooped, and laid upon her Mystic chrism of holy hands; Drew his smile across her folded Eyelids, as the swallow dips; Breathed as finely as the cold did, Through the locking of her lips. So, when Life looked upward, being Warmed and breathed on from above, What sight could she have for seeing, Evermore...but only Love? (If you can't tell... Yes, I just typed that from the book I pulled out of my purse .) Sorry for the long post! I'm just very passionate about the Brownings. That's so sweet Frankie! Both about the post-its and the squirrel You two are so cute! Edited February 17, 2010 by CaliLily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catwoman Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Awe sweetie, that is lovely. Don't cha just love Post-its'! I just told my OH what i was talking about, and he went "Oh hang on I have one I was ment to send you. He just went on my computer and google, and found this. Aparently this is suppose to be us in 60 years... http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/thetot/misc/old_couple2.jpg Oh how I can't wait! I agree about your statement about it not being a competition. Every relationship is individual there are pictures that make me well up, as well as songs where people would be like what? Romantic? Really? It's just me and him that makes us have the special smile and that all that matters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted February 17, 2010 Author Share Posted February 17, 2010 CaliLily, I have only read little bits and pieces from the book so far, I cannot believe what a bargain it was, it was in a flee market for only 4e, and the books old and in good condition, and there are pics of paintings of the writers and their homes and all that, I love it! Sorry to have to tell you this though, it's a Finnish book But I'm sure there are the same kind of books in English, mure more of them as in Finnish! I didn't know about the nickname, that explains the title, I've been wondering about that!! Thanks for the info This couple is getting more and more fascinating! You're so lucky that your copy of Elizabeth's complete works was saved, it's so old and precious, I'm so happy for you! See, it does pay off carrying one's most precious books everywhere That poem you posted was beautiful! Now I'm really glad I bought The Sonnets from the Portuguese and Other Poems, and not just the Portuguese poems. Catwoman, that farty pic was hilarious I hope you don't mind, I've just told my BF about this conversation and about you two posting those kinds of pics for each other, and posted the pics as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catwoman Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 I didn't know about the nickname, that explains the title, I've been wondering about that!! Thanks for the info This couple is getting more and more fascinating! Catwoman, that farty pic was hilarious I hope you don't mind, I've just told my BF about this conversation and about you two posting those kinds of pics for each other, and posted the pics as well I know what you mean about them being fascinating, just reading this thread makes me wonder about them. As for telling you BF no that is absolutely fine. I told OH about yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted February 17, 2010 Author Share Posted February 17, 2010 I was googling the "reading is sexy" t-shirts and found this. I think that would be a really cool shirt as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catwoman Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 I love ths t shirt and vow to get it at somepoint. http://rlv.zcache.com/book_geek_t_shirt-p235636205863318806yd6y_210.jpg and this cool! But I don't ait pin badges anymore. http://s4.hubimg.com/u/1360107_f520.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbielleRose Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Oh! I want both of those, especially the button! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catwoman Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Oh! I want both of those, especially the button! I love PIn badges and that one is so cool, but I have nor wore one since I had kids. Makes me want to wear them again though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbielleRose Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Is this sort of like the book you have, Frankie? This one looks quite interesting. http://search.barnesandnoble.com/A-Library-of-the-Worlds-Best-Literature-Ancient-and-Modern-Vol-XI/Charles-Dudley-Warner/e/9781605201689/?itm=7&USRI=from+dante+to+dickens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted February 17, 2010 Author Share Posted February 17, 2010 CaliLily, it's just biographies, the book doesn't include any excerpts from any novels, but there are a couple of lines from poems though. That Book Geek shirt is also fab! And the pins.... I have some other pins as well but I never wear them, I might start decorating my bag with them though... Hmph. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted February 18, 2010 Author Share Posted February 18, 2010 (edited) Book 12. Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell I bought this book a few years ago because it's a classic and I've always thought it's a sort of a obligatory read. However, the length of the novel has always put me off reading it and I don't know if I ever would have actually read it if there wasn't the great Rory Gilmore reading group on here I won't bother with the blurb since I expect most of you know the story and thus will only offer my own thoughts on it. It was a brilliant and superb reading! It really took me back to the 1860s and to the Southern USA. There were some really interesting characters, mainly Scarlett, Rhett and Melanie. I didn't like all of them (actually hated Scarlett with every fiber of my being, whereas I adored Melanie and looked up to Rhett) but I certainly enjoyed reading about them. All the historical information and details were really interesting and they made me want to read more about slavery (am bumping up Uncle Tom's Cabin which was actually mentioned in the novel and To Kill a Mockingbird) and the book also made me realise that war novels can be extremely intriguing which is rather unexpected for me since I always thought war novels are as boring as they are cruel. I also loved the epicness of the novel, it makes you get to know the characters really well and makes you - the reader - more as a part of the story. I don't know if that makes sense 5/5, definitely. I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys historical fiction. The number of the pages may seem daunting but I promise, if you're in the right mindset, you will be able to finish it and love with while you do! Oh, and happy news, I've just managed to obtain the movie version! Yay Edited February 18, 2010 by frankie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted February 18, 2010 Author Share Posted February 18, 2010 Book 13. If You Really Loved Me by Ann Rule A true crime novel by the queen of true crime novels. This story was quite shocking, but I have to say rather poorly written. Nothing like Stranger Beside Me This one's going to the free book trolley at the library. 2/5, not recommended. Unless you've read all the other true crime novels there are and are in desperate need of a new book to read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 You must read To Kill A Mockingbird soonish. It's an absolutely beautiful book, and it has a wonderful black and white film adapation starring Gregory Peck! It really is great though. It makes me cry, and it's rare a book will do that to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted February 18, 2010 Author Share Posted February 18, 2010 (edited) Book 14. Casino Royale by Ian Fleming How does someone like me, who hates the Bond movies and has only ever watched one of them (by coercion), end up reading a Bond novel? Well, by following the 1001 Books -challenge. It was better than I expected. And at the same time rather boring. The fictional Bond in the novels in the mid 20th century is a lot more likable than the fictional Bond in the 21th century movies. Less action, fewer girls to boink and definitely fewer cheesy onliners. Bond was actually more humane in this novel than I thought he could be, for which I give this novel a lot of credit. The story was rather boring though. And the ending was really predictable. There was no real intrigue! No more Bond for me, thank you very much 2/5, not recommended. Edit: Notice the irony: The Bond novel was the 69th book I've read from the 1001 Books -list... Edited February 18, 2010 by frankie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted February 18, 2010 Author Share Posted February 18, 2010 You must read To Kill A Mockingbird soonish. It's an absolutely beautiful book, and it has a wonderful black and white film adapation starring Gregory Peck! It really is great though. It makes me cry, and it's rare a book will do that to me. I know, a lot of people keep recommending the book, it's supposed to be amazing... However, as much as I would like to read it, right now I feel like reading easy and quick novels after reading the humongous GwtW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catwoman Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Book 13. If You Really Loved Me by Ann Rule A true crime novel by the queen of true crime novels. This story was quite shocking, but I have to say rather poorly written. Nothing like Stranger Beside Me This one's going to the free book trolley at the library. 2/5, not recommended. Unless you've read all the other true crime novels there are and are in desperate need of a new book to read. Oh that sucks about the good I normally dont mind her books. I agree with Noll, you have to read To Kill a Mockingbird. One of my favourite books ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peacefield Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 I agree with anyone and everyone who says you should read To Kill a Mockingbird, Frankie! It is essential for your 2010 reading pleasure . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 I would go so far as to say 'drop everything and read To Kill a Mockingbird right now'. And then follow it up immediately with Flowers for Algernon. They are both beautiful and brilliant. And yay you for finding the movie version of GwtW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted February 18, 2010 Author Share Posted February 18, 2010 I'm so touched that so many of you are concerned about my 2010 reading pleasures and want to help me find them Well I started reading Animal Farm by George Orwell, so I'm not starting Mockingbird immediately, but I'm taking your opinions into consideration Besides, there's Flowers for Algernon which I need to read, especially since Kylie liked it so much, I'm thinking it'll get better and better (have only read about 20 pages). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Well, if you're not reading To Kill a Mockingbird or Flowers for Algernon, then I'm glad you've chosen Animal Farm, because it's also an excellent book. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipread Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 I would go so far as to say 'drop everything and read To Kill a Mockingbird right now'. And then follow it up immediately with Flowers for Algernon. They are both beautiful and brilliant. And yay you for finding the movie version of GwtW! I`d agree with you about To Kill A Mockingbird, it`s a brilliant book, I haven`t read Flowers For Algernon, though maybe I should check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted February 22, 2010 Author Share Posted February 22, 2010 Pipread, I’ve only read about 20 pages of Flowers for Algernon so far but I’m already enjoying it immensely and I’m thinking it’ll be a really great read! Do check it out Book 15. Breakfast at Tiffany’s by Truman Capote Another read from the 1001 Books –list. I’ve never seen the movie and didn’t know anything about the story so I just sat me down on a Thursday night and started reading. And I kept reading til the end. The great charm of Breakfast at Tiffany’s for me was not in the actual story itself (not that much really happened in my opinion) but in the characterisation, the setting and the dialogue. Who wouldn’t be mesmerized by Holly Golightly, who gently forces herself into your apartment via the fire escape and the window? It made me feel and taste the sweet nightly airs of New York City. Her straightforward and unabashed demeanour leaves one quite speechless and surrendered. To know such people who command the room with their appearance… 4/5. Looking forward to reading other Truman Capote novels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimmy619 Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 I loved the film, but have never read the book so I may give it a go following your review. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted February 22, 2010 Author Share Posted February 22, 2010 Book 16. Anastasia at This Address by Lois Lowry Anastasia has given up the pursuit of boys because so has Sonya and the rest of her girlfriend group. However, she neglects to mention that she is pursuing a man. She answers one of the personal ads in a paper and begins a relationship of some kind with a SWM. These kinds of stories in novels (and in movies) are somewhat predictable but I have to say I was quite surprised at how it all turned out. Another hilarious Anastasia novel, one to cherish for many times! 5/5 Book 17. Anastasia, Absolutely by Lois Lowry In this novel Anastasia gets a dog, takes part in Values Class in school, and commits a crime. She finds that being wishy-washy about making decisions is not always a bad thing, but is rather an indicator of a person being able to consider a matter from different points-of-views. How can I come to terms with the fact that I’ve now read all of the Anastasia novels there are? This is the end of a very important era for me. 5/5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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