tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post7235320085616806171..comments2024-03-07T03:01:03.672-05:00Comments on roses over a cottage door: Boots and BooksDarlenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07415316482631852565noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-19523873984250791352009-11-25T14:52:30.480-05:002009-11-25T14:52:30.480-05:00Ooops, An extra 'Danielle' snuck in there!...Ooops, An extra 'Danielle' snuck in there!Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07415316482631852565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-48416094800499948682009-11-25T14:51:11.450-05:002009-11-25T14:51:11.450-05:00Jo, He'll be glad of your 'library' wh...Jo, He'll be glad of your 'library' when he's assigned classics to read in high school and Mum already has them! Oh, perhaps you don't want him putting your books in his backpack, goodness knows the sorts of things in there!<br /><br />Kristina, I chose classic black for my first pair...notice that I said 'first'. There's some catching up to be done to match your collection! D x<br /><br />Danielle, Shops are the way to go, I love that you get a breath of fresh air every now and then and the windows...lovely! If you order gifts for your loved ones on-line you'll miss having lunch out and chancing upon a bookshop as a reward for your efforts.<br /><br />Danielle,Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07415316482631852565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-83227809354167498632009-11-25T11:05:31.168-05:002009-11-25T11:05:31.168-05:00I like the idea of adding to a library, too! I...I like the idea of adding to a library, too! I'm so glad you are enjoying Wilkie Collins--your posts (and Rachel's) make me want to go grab my copy now but I need to finish Elizabeth Gaskell's hefty (but enjoyable) Wives and Daughters first. Armadale is my favorite and I really enjoyed The Law and the Lady--you pretty much can't miss with his novels! And I'm with you on not being motivated about doing anything about Christmas. Can I just do all my ordering online and avoid the malls entirely? Now if I could shop in some quaint downtown shops with lovely windows that might be a different story...Daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06415242678720695754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-43697273495589553482009-11-25T10:49:09.158-05:002009-11-25T10:49:09.158-05:00But what color are your new Hunters? That's ve...But what color are your new Hunters? That's very important you know!<br /><br />And I'm going to say 'building a library' from now on. It does sound so much more worthy than just 'buying books'!<br /><br />K xkristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892467118097087057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-19888492716407013332009-11-25T08:06:46.836-05:002009-11-25T08:06:46.836-05:00Building a Library is a brilliant way of thinking ...Building a Library is a brilliant way of thinking of it! I'm going to tell my son that next time he tells me I don't need any more books. Don't think he'll go for it though! ( but seeing as he's only 12, I don't have to justify myself) LolJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04904771329502876178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-14802095136767558262009-11-25T08:04:21.667-05:002009-11-25T08:04:21.667-05:00verity, We've been having fog and drizzle the ...verity, We've been having fog and drizzle the past couple of days, we're all very happy that it's not snow!Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07415316482631852565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-90012851764005862009-11-25T04:29:08.889-05:002009-11-25T04:29:08.889-05:00It's been raining incessantly here for days, b...It's been raining incessantly here for days, but now we have sunshine - I guess it has gone your way, not that you will mind with those new boots!verityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16825551404394913715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-43312742863410609232009-11-24T19:57:30.027-05:002009-11-24T19:57:30.027-05:00Anonymous, I can't believe that its taken me s...Anonymous, I can't believe that its taken me so long to discover this wonderful author but better late than never. Best of luck with your library!<br /><br />Book Psmith, Oh Stacy, I'm afraid there are illustrations. Have a peek next time you're in a bookshop!<br /><br />Cornflower, ...and a legacy!<br /><br />fleurfisher, We think a lot alike.<br /><br />Rachel, So many books, so little time...it's a reader's lament. No Name has been such a terrific introduction to Wilkie Collins, thanks for the company!Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07415316482631852565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-12902224229512358312009-11-24T19:06:55.763-05:002009-11-24T19:06:55.763-05:00Yes! Building a library indeed. I have just been f...Yes! Building a library indeed. I have just been feeling guilty about buying books at my favourite 2nd hand book shop today but now the guilt has gone.<br /><br />I am so glad you are loving Wilkie so much that you are amassing more - I'd love to read more of his other novels too. So much to be read, so little time!Rachel (Book Snob)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13669640788036671572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-82863224262426901352009-11-24T16:19:26.207-05:002009-11-24T16:19:26.207-05:00I am definitely building a library. I dream of flo...I am definitely building a library. I dream of floor to ceiling shelves and library steps. And maybe a knitting room. Those Everyman Editions are lovely - one of my libraries had a large number donated and they look very lovely spread over 2 bookcases.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-64502850994806785242009-11-24T15:45:13.186-05:002009-11-24T15:45:13.186-05:00Oh yes! Building a library ....Oh yes! Building a library ....Cornflowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17779286635989616330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-20265373785009656592009-11-24T15:42:57.700-05:002009-11-24T15:42:57.700-05:00You are so right! Building a library sounds much n...You are so right! Building a library sounds much nicer. Does your beautiful new edition have illustrations? I am not sure if I really want to know because then I might be tempted...ok, yes I do:) Here's hoping for rain!Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12387313238448432017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035650454978982433.post-45272567089480979092009-11-24T14:58:39.677-05:002009-11-24T14:58:39.677-05:00What an inspired way of putting it. I am building ...What an inspired way of putting it. I am building a library which has yet to be shelved - not tripping over piles of old books which I buy faster than I can possibly read them! <br />Wilkie Collins soon becomes an addiction, doesn't he? I read all of those back to back when I first discovered him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com