bethany725
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I usually only have a couple of unread books on hand at a time, also.. I have a TBR read that has maybe 15-20 novels (and growing) on it, but I guess it's truly more of a "wish list" since I certainly don't have most of them! I tend to read what I have, then go out and buy more. Unless I see books I know are on my list, then I'll pick those up as I find them.
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I know, Michelle... You really would think that someone that had so much interest in re-distributing works would also like to discuss them. I noticed she only had 1 post though, despite the discussion that ensued from the thread she started. Shame, indeed.
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Geez.. I had no idea us Americans eating habits differed so widely from the English/British eating habits!
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I would imagine that there is a copyright/royalty issue with modern works being available online. The ones at PG are out of copyright (in the US) I believe?
This could be it, exactly.. It would make sense if there were copyright laws against the redistribution, I suppose. Hadn't thought of it before. Thanks, Janet
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followed by spotted dick and custard.
huh???
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I know this thread is old, but have recently received the great suggestion to check out Project Gutenberg if there are any titles that I can't get my hands on right away. I was curious if anyone else has discovered any other online sites that offers books free of charge.
So far, I've checked out:
book-bot.com
online-literature.com
gutenberg.org
These sites have many of the classics, but am also interested in any other sites that my list more modern works as well.
Any ideas or suggestions?
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Hi Everyone!
As I'm nearing the end of my current book, I wanted to try and branch out into something different for my next read *Gasp* !!
From some of the threads on here, I've added some classics to my TBR list and this will be my first go at a classic in a looong time... almost 5 years since I grad'd college!
I wanted to get opinions on which of these may be the easiest transition piece.. I've mostly been reading contemporary fiction/chick-lit/suspense books recently, so a classic could be a shock to my system!
These are the ones I have on my TBR list:
Jane Eyre - Charlotte Bronte
Wuthering Heights - Emily Bronte
Anna Karenina - Leo Tolstoy
Vanity Fair - William Makepeace Thackeray
The House of Mirth - Edith Wharton
The Haunted Bookshop - Christopher Morley
If anyone has any suggestions on which of these may be the best to start with, I'd love any ideas! Thanks!
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How about some stews or home made ratatouille - both are easy to make and make a brilliant topping for rice or pasta.
My American background strikes out again...
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Mine is really simple (I'm a maximum 3-step cook chef!) but is really yummy when you want a nice, light dessert.
Take an apple and cut in bite-sized pieces.. Sprinkle with cinnamon and TruVia (stevia) (or regular sugar if you wish!) and microwave for about 15 seconds.
The apple gets all warm and the TruVia and cinnamon sort of "melt" into the apple.. yummy!
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Ah ha!! Zucchini!! Know it and like it
Thanks for the clarification.
Forgot to say explicitly that I don't eat eggs either.. but we did used to fix fried rice a bit in our last location, and we always left out the eggs and it was great! I bet I could track down some soy sauce easily here and try that.
Thanks again for the suggestions! Sometimes an outside perspective helps so much
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Thanks for the reply, Poppy!
And yes, they actually call them capsicum here... Coming from America, I'd only heard of them as bell peppers, so I spent 3 weeks here wondering what a "capsicum" was before realizing it was the same thing as a pepper.
Your idea sounds good.. And I can easily get my hands on most of those vegetables. The only thing I'm not sure of -- what is a courgette? Never heard of this one.
Usually, we have mushrooms and peas, or potatoes and mushrooms, or green beans and potatoes and mushrooms, etc. It's usually given to us with rice and/or roti. Those are the norms, but it gets a bit boring after a while!
The guy that helps us here is fantastic, but I'd like to be able to vary it up a bit and even cook some of my own things... that way I can give them a different slant rather than only Indian. -
For me, The Memory Keeper's Daughter by Kim Edwards.
Kylie,
I had trouble with The Memory Keeper's Daughter, also.. I was so looking forward to reading it and then I just couldn't get into it. I must have been doing something wrong as so many people absolutely love it.. I hope to give it a try again some day. Maybe I should have just kept pushing through the beginning.
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Hi everyone
Seeing as how this Food, Cooking & Recipes thread has a ton of info, I wanted to ask a question in case anyone may could help. I'm without an oven in our home, but do have a stove and microwave.. oh, and a sandwich maker! I've had an oven my whole life, so trying to cook without one is quite a challenge -- especially when I'm pretty lousy in the kitchen to start with.
I also don't eat meat (except for shrimp/prawns), dairy (cheese/milk/butter), or much refined sugar. I WILL use sunflower oil for cooking, so recipes that call for oil are absolutely fine. We have access to just about any kind of fresh vegetables, and any kind of herbs/spices.
I know it's a toughie, but just wanted to see if any of you know of some simple recipes that don't require the use of a BBQ grill or oven, and don't include meat, dairy, or refined sugar. If anyone has any experience with Indian cooking, that's helpful too, as we're in India and have access to all of the typical Indian foods.
I'm trying my best here but it's so difficult without the oven!
And as my husband is a huge meat-eater and loves grilling out, he's sort of at a loss as well! Any help? -
Last night, had a subzi made of green peas and mushrooms, then had jeera rice and roti to go along with it. Yummy!
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Mmm... Great question! A really difficult one. Trying to stump us, I see!
I'd go with Thai Coconut soup for a starter..
Japanese fried rice with hibachi vegetables.. (if I wasn't already dying, I'd be slowly killing myself with my entree choice!)
Do I get a side? If so, I'd be really bad and have hot, salty McD's fries..
and for dessert.. A brownie with cookie dough bits in it, with vanilla ice cream, and maple butter over all of it!
A bit of a hodge podge meal, but I'd be happy before I died. *swooning*
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Charm, just checking - you know capers aren't seafood, right?
I bet there's a chance both of you have actually tried capers without even knowing it! Have either of you had tartare sauce? There are capers in that!
I have had tartar sauce but had no idea capers were in there?? What exactly ARE they?? I'm the one lacking the knowledge on this one.
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Love this book! .. To me, was even better than "The Kite Runner." The story is just hard to put down, and the writing is done really well. Will post more later as almost my bedtime!
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Welcome, Andy!
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Welcome to the forum, Chesilbeach!
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Pigeons are nasty things.. and very brave when it comes to getting food, even if you're not directly feeding them in Trafalgar Square!
I also haven't tried...prawns. I'm not overly keen on sea food!
Mmmmm I love prawns.. Shrimp/prawns are about the only meat I'll eat. It doesn't hurt that they're widely available here in India, in all varieties!
I've never tried capers!
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I like Lindsay Boxer from James Patterson's "The Women's Murder Club" series... nice to see a woman in the detective role as this seems more rare, although I didn't like the TV series based on the books.
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I do it out of habit, when I was small and used to get two library books out, I used to read both at once. As I got older I could take our 3 and 4, and read them all at once too. My brother used to tell me I was stupid, but still, its a habit that stuck. I easily remember whats going on in a good book and to me its like eating breakfast lunch and dinner - sometimes I want something savoury, sometimes I want something sweet, and I always like having a book nearby to accommodate my mood!
I'm with Charm.. this really DOES make sense! I've never thought about it quite like this, but this might make me change my stance on only reading one book at a time. As long as the genres are different enough, this could actually be good for me!
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Me, too.. It lets me think for myself rather than presenting the usual good vs. bad. I like how it's not always black and white.. It makes me a more active reader with her books, rather than just an observer, since I have to think so much about the issues I struggle with from the book!
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Oh definately buy them! I think a bookcase makes a home look lovely and lived in. It gives the impression that the person who lives here likes to sit and read in that area and therefore the house gets a loved feel about it. Does that make sense? or is it too early in the morning for me to open my mouth
It totally makes sense.. I do really love the look of bookshelves and books covering them. It's really inspiring to me actually! I guess it will all come down to where we settle and how much space we have!
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So far you're "You'll be addicted!" warning is true.. I can only imagine your next warning will be true too. I will cower in fear.
I don't want to go broke because of books! 