frankie Posted January 22, 2015 Author Posted January 22, 2015 There'll be a bun fight! Do you mean buns as in the ones on top of Mam'zelle Dupont and Mam'zelle Rougier's heads, or edible buns? Quote
chesilbeach Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 We're British, so the bun fight will go something like this. Claire: I can't believe you don't like Mansfield Park and don't think it's as good as Pride and Prejudice. *tuts* Kay: Sorry Claire, I just didn't enjoy it as much as her others. Claire: That's okay, we're all entitled to our own opinion. At least you love Pride and Prejudice … I might have to watch the Colin Firth series again when I get home. Kay: Ooh, that's a good idea! Another coffee? Quote
frankie Posted January 26, 2015 Author Posted January 26, 2015 This is exciting but might also be a bad thing, at the same time. A really bad thing, because it's the first and only secondhand bookshop I've seen here in Espoo. I haven't found any in the area I live in and so far I've found it a blessing in disguise It's a shame you didn't like Landline as much as Attachments and Fangirl . I have Landline pre-ordered so will be reading it once it's out in the edition I ordered and I've received it. I might read Eleanor & Park before then, though, as the release is set for I believe summer somewhere and I already own E&P so I might read it before the summer. I hope you like Landline more than I did This is one of the books I'm fearful of in the jar! But I'm also curious about it and so wouldn't actually mind too much if it was chosen. I didn't know there had been a movie. Bargain anyway .. well done! I'm really fearful of it, too! I started reading it once, and while I liked it, it needed all of my 100%, undivided attention. And probably a dictionary, too. But I think it would be such a great read when one would finally just get to it. Sorry you didn't enjoy Landline as much as Rowell's other books .. very frustrating but that's the way it goes in book land. I mean first there was Sense and Sensibility followed by Pride and Prejudice but then came Mansfield Park!! Yes! The perfect example! Careful missy, don't start criticising Mansfield Park or you and I are going to be having serious words tomorrow. Did you? Quote
frankie Posted January 26, 2015 Author Posted January 26, 2015 We're British, so the bun fight will go something like this. Claire: I can't believe you don't like Mansfield Park and don't think it's as good as Pride and Prejudice. *tuts* Kay: Sorry Claire, I just didn't enjoy it as much as her others. Claire: That's okay, we're all entitled to our own opinion. At least you love Pride and Prejudice … I might have to watch the Colin Firth series again when I get home. Kay: Ooh, that's a good idea! Another coffee? Very cordial and politically correct. A huge plus for managing to add Colin Firth in the mix! (Although does it ever take very much to be able to mention him... ) On another note, I've had a busy weekend and haven't had any time to read. I shouldn't complain, it was otherwise a very pleasant weekend. There was a bit of book activity, though: I visited my aunt and her family yesterday and we talked about books a bit, and she gave me her copy of The Other Woman by Joy Fielding. When I read the back cover I thought this might not be the sort of book I would read, and I've never been interested in Joy Fielding, but when I read a few lines here and there, I became intrigued I think it's going to be one of those 'leave your brain at the door, take a seat and enjoy the ride' books. My aunt reads rather random books, I think. The book she's currently reading is the book that won the Finlandia book prize in 2012 or so. And sometimes she goes into secondhand booshops or charityshops and picks random books that she likes the sound of. And then she passes them on. I was thinking I should get her something in return. She's actually having to go through a surgery this week and as I'm not one to send flowers, I thought maybe a card and a book might be an idea. I was thinking the book could be short stories, or maybe non-fiction, something light and funny, and something that can be read in short bits. Maybe she would like Weird Things Customers Ask in Bookshops... And a magnetic bookmark! Quote
frankie Posted January 26, 2015 Author Posted January 26, 2015 Poppyshake, it just occurred to me... MB and MP.... I wonder if in the future we should just avoid books with M + bilabial plosive...!! Quote
Kylie Posted January 26, 2015 Posted January 26, 2015 She's actually having to go through a surgery this week and as I'm not one to send flowers, I thought maybe a card and a book might be an idea. I was thinking the book could be short stories, or maybe non-fiction, something light and funny, and something that can be read in short bits. Maybe she would like Weird Things Customers Ask in Bookshops... And a magnetic bookmark! That sounds like a good idea, but it depends on the type of surgery she's going to have. Is it likely to hurt her if she laughs (a lot)? Quote
frankie Posted January 26, 2015 Author Posted January 26, 2015 That sounds like a good idea, but it depends on the type of surgery she's going to have. Is it likely to hurt her if she laughs (a lot)? Oh dear, that's a very good point! They will be removing a tumor from her chest, so it might be a problem. And one other thing, the book ought to be light, both with subject matter and actual weight. Quote
frankie Posted January 27, 2015 Author Posted January 27, 2015 Oh boy oh boy oh boy!! The Rosie Effect is on its way to me, to my library!!! :exc: Happy times!! Quote
Marie H Posted January 27, 2015 Posted January 27, 2015 Oh boy oh boy oh boy!! The Rosie Effect is on its way to me, to my library!!! :exc: Happy times!! Happy Reading ,TRE is on my wishlist, and I'm loving The Rosie Project Quote
frankie Posted January 27, 2015 Author Posted January 27, 2015 Happy Reading ,TRE is on my wishlist, and I'm loving The Rosie Project Thanks! I'm really excited about the book, I loved The Rosie Project so much!! Quote
Athena Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 Oh boy oh boy oh boy!! The Rosie Effect is on its way to me, to my library!!! :exc: Happy times!! I'm very excited for you ! I can't wait to read it.. hurry up paperback release.. (though the library might have a Dutch copy.. maybe. But it'll be a popular book so I'd need to spend money on it to be allowed to read it. But I want the English one .) Quote
frankie Posted January 28, 2015 Author Posted January 28, 2015 I'm very excited for you ! I can't wait to read it.. hurry up paperback release.. (though the library might have a Dutch copy.. maybe. But it'll be a popular book so I'd need to spend money on it to be allowed to read it. But I want the English one .) I hope you enjoy it when you get to it! Quote
Athena Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 I hope you enjoy it when you get to it! Thank you ! Quote
frankie Posted January 28, 2015 Author Posted January 28, 2015 You are quite welcome, Athena On another note: visited the library quickly on my way home (I love it that it's on my way home from the stores ) and discovered that they now have board games that people can borrow from the library! I knew they had games that could be played at the library, but now there are some you can borrow for 2 weeks!! Sweeeeet! I borrowed a card game called Fluxx, because I've heard of it maybe 10-15 years ago, someone recommended it to me. But I can't remember who... Now I need to find people to play it with Quote
Athena Posted January 30, 2015 Posted January 30, 2015 Wow, I didn't know some libraries let you borrow board games! That's pretty cool, I hope you enjoy the one you borrowed . Quote
frankie Posted January 30, 2015 Author Posted January 30, 2015 I didn't know before this, either! We might try playing Fluxx tomorrow, depending on whether my friends are interested or not. Quote
Karsa Orlong Posted January 30, 2015 Posted January 30, 2015 ^^ I just love that it's made by a company called 'Looney Labs' Quote
frankie Posted February 1, 2015 Author Posted February 1, 2015 I went over to a friend's yesterday, he was making blini and had invited my hometown friend posse for the meal. They've all had blini before and have had blini nights at my friend's, but this was my first time that I was able to attend, living in the south and being accessible. I've never had blini before and I confess: I didn't even know what they were before I was invited Very delicious! I was also presented with a bookish surprise: my friend had a late Birthday present for me, and it was Magical Thinking by Augusten Burroughs! Friend's an avid reader himself and we always discuss books and he knows I adore Augusten and love his books. When I saw the book on the table, I thought 'Cool, Augusten! Is he reading the book at the moment, I shall ask in a minute!' but then he gave it to me and said Happy Bday What a wonderful surprise! I thought about the book and thought, our other friend who reads but mostly fantasy (Harry Potter being a big favorite), might enjoy the book, too... Or rather I asked if he might. So he was given a copy of Running with Scissors as a loan I hope he reads it and likes it!! Quote
Kylie Posted February 1, 2015 Posted February 1, 2015 Mmm, blini look yummy. Did you put any type of topping on them? I love jam and cream on pancakes, or maple syrup and ice cream. It looks like those toppings would go nicely with blini. Yay for receiving an Augusten Burroughs book! What a lovely surprise. Would you mind popping over to my reading thread when you have a minute, please? You'll see why when you see my last post. Quote
frankie Posted February 1, 2015 Author Posted February 1, 2015 (edited) Mmm, blini look yummy. Did you put any type of topping on them? I love jam and cream on pancakes, or maple syrup and ice cream. It looks like those toppings would go nicely with blini. Oh yes, we had chopped raw onions, pickles, beetroot salad, mushroom salad and smetana, and cold-smoked salmon. Oh and butter. Nom nom nom nom! (Friend also had a bit of vodka left from some party or another and we thought it appropriate to have some with the food. It was Finnish vodka, though.) Edit: From what I know, I think blinis are supposed to be a savoury dish and not a sweet dish. They don't taste like crepes or pancakes. But I suppose if you fancy going off the traditions, you can try what you like Would you mind popping over to my reading thread when you have a minute, please? You'll see why when you see my last post. Why sure, lovely! I just need to do a few things first (have a cup of coffee at least! ). Edited February 1, 2015 by frankie Quote
Kylie Posted February 1, 2015 Posted February 1, 2015 Edit: From what I know, I think blinis are supposed to be a savoury dish and not a sweet dish. They don't taste like crepes or pancakes. But I suppose if you fancy going off the traditions, you can try what you like Oh, oops. I'll just stick with my pancakes then. ( <-- Wow, I haven't used that little fella in ages!) Why sure, lovely! I just need to do a few things first (have a cup of coffee at least! ). You and your coffee! Crazy woman. Quote
frankie Posted February 1, 2015 Author Posted February 1, 2015 (edited) Oh, oops. I'll just stick with my pancakes then. ( <-- Wow, I haven't used that little fella in ages!) You might like blini if you tried, woman! You and your coffee! Crazy woman. Oi, even the good Doc Martin in Portwenn, Cornwall drinks coffee even though you know how the Brits are with their tea Edited February 3, 2015 by frankie Quote
poppyshake Posted February 2, 2015 Posted February 2, 2015 Oi, even the good Doc Martin in Portswenn, Cornwall drinks coffee even though you know how the Brits are with their tea doc martin and coffee.jpg We are teapots .. but then we are turning into a coffee nation I think. Think I read somewhere recently that sales of coffee were outselling tea Certainly when out and about .. coffee is outselling tea by two cups to one or something but that's a bit different. Easier to get decent coffee out than decent tea .. and the coffee houses are often more convivial places to be (plus they do the sort of coffee that can't be easily achieved at home .. whereas .. anyone can make a pot of tea ) I think you must have been instinctively drawn to Doc Martin .. with his love of dogs and coffee drinking and whatnot .. you sensed a kindred spirit Quote
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