International Book Week

sephia

13 years ago

It's International Book Week:

The rules - grab the closest book to you, turn to page 52, and post the 5th sentence.

"No one seems to realize that they are meant to be lived and so bring about a profound inner transformation."

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maire_cate
13 years ago
Some cooks prefer to deglaze the roasting pan and then pour all the liquid into a saucepan to finish the sauce.

(Joy of Cooking)
kittywhiskers
13 years ago
It's more to cut twine than hurt anyone."
("White Christmas in Dry Creek")
Kittywhiskers
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I read the book, it was okay. The movie was okay too...although they totally changed her one friend's personality completely in the movie. My daughter said that actress always plays her parts that way. Weird.
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Socks - wonderful to hear from another fan of this book. Sjerin - you're welcome, and I hope you enjoy the book!
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This has been double-posting. Trying again ... Lessons from Tara : life advice from the world’s most brilliant dog / David Rosenfelt Many people know David Rosenfelt from his mysteries, such as Play Dead that I reviewed a few weeks ago. Lessons from Tara is about the dog rescue that he and his wife Debbie run through their Tara Foundation, inspired by their love of Tara, their golden retriever. The couple has a real affection for dogs and have had as many as 42 of the animals in their home as well as re-homing about 4,000 others. This book is a very entertaining, quick read with lots of humor. The author doesn’t hesitate to poke fun at himself and is often very humorous in describing the quirky personalities and habits of the dogs he encounters. The way in which the Rosenfelts deal with many canines, some of whom are troubled, together with the sad moments that are inevitable with pet ownership, testifies to their great dedication. I would recommend this book in audio format as well since I enjoyed it greatly while taking my walks. Although there is some overlap with this book, Rosenfelt’s Dogtripping describes how they moved 25 dogs in 3 RVs from California to Maine. The well-being of dogs is altogether a labor of love for David and Debbie Rosenfelt.
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This is one of the best books I've ever read. "Rules of Civility" is also very good. Settle in. This is a long, satisfying read with a lot to consider. I recommended it here after reading it while we were on Maui this winter.
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kris_zone6
13 years ago
Your blood work came back negative.
(David Baldacci, 'One Summer')

This post was edited by kris_zone6 on Sun, Sep 22, 13 at 22:38
socks
13 years ago
"I fear it is more complex."

from Reflections in the Nile, an Egyptian-time travel-romance if you can believe it!
stacey_mb
13 years ago
WONDERFUL thread!

"I wondered, How did Mom feel all those years in that old-fashioned kitchen, cooking for our big family?"

From Please look after mom : a novel by Kyung-sook Shin ; translated from the Korean by Chi-Young Kim.
nanny98
13 years ago
"Veneno turned away from his visitor and said to his sons "The books all tell about that afternoon." From James Michener "A Novel MEXICO"
caroline94535
13 years ago
"It may have been secret once," said Thorin, "but how do we know that it is secret any longer?"

The Annotated Hobbit written by J.R.R. Tolkien and annotated by Douglas A. Anderson
colleenoz
13 years ago
"Wear flat, enclosed shoes and long trousers (no shorts or skirts)."
Lonely Planet- Tasmania (re a tour of the Cascade Brewery :-) )
sable_ca
13 years ago
"People are selling off their ranch land!"

Tough By Nature: Portraits of Cowgirls and Ranch Women of the American West. By Lynda Lanker.
jackie_ok
13 years ago
In the case of Julia, it would have to be her great-grandmother, Lady Penfield.

"The River Knows" by Amanda Quick
Jodi_SoCal
13 years ago
"She gathers herself."

And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini
Fun2BHere
13 years ago
Since your name is Kim, Diana doesn't work.

-from The Last Good Day by Gail Bowen
rob333 (zone 7b)
13 years ago
"I have been so deprived of peace, I have forgotten what happiness is."

-from A Gentle Spirit (unless I counted wrong, it's not really numbered)
blfenton
13 years ago
"A butler overheard the president speculating on what he'd do if Japanese forces advanced as far as Chicago."

From UNBROKEN by Laura Hillenbrand.
dedtired
13 years ago
"These layers hide and reveal the narrow garden in front of the wall, making it feel more spacious than it actually is."

Outside the Not So Big House
Julie Moir Messervy and Sarah Susanka
terilyn
13 years ago
Or maybe I was drunk, and playing better than I ever had.

"Rod The Autobiography". Rod Stewart.
jewels_ks
13 years ago
I guess me and Jodi counted together...She gathers herself.

And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini
anne_ct
13 years ago
"Did she use the word zaftig?" I asked.

Change of Heart by Jodi Picoult

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