Favorite Books Read in 2015
sheri_z6
8 years ago
Featured Answer
Sort by:Oldest
Comments (23)
friedag
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoRelated Discussions
Your favorite decorating book(s)?
Comments (6)The last thing I read was The Modern Home Book. Very useful book, as I learned a lot about interior design, as well as home improvement, such as how to choose the right colors, or write about what types of designs there are and how they could be seamlessly combined into one style. All in all, I didn't regret downloading it from the torrent and reading it. If you still think that downloading for free is bad, then I advise you to find more info about The Pirate Bay, where you can see the reliability and benefits of these sites....See MoreFavorite books read in 2012
Comments (34)Everyone has kept their lists rather short so I will also; although it will not be a really complete list (indecisive is my middle name). Anyway here in no particular order are some of my favorites: My Dear I Wanted To Tell You -Louisa Young The Flight of Gemma Hardy-Margot Livesy The Baker's Daughter-Sarah McCoy The Unfinished Business of Elizabeth D.-Nichole Bernier The Care And Handling of Roses With Thorns-Margaret Dilloway Survivor-Gregg Hurwitz Say You're Sorry-Michael Robotham Love Anthony-Lisa Genova and many mysteries esp. the latest 2 Simon S. books by Susan Hill and The Black Box by Michael Connelly which I just finished....See MoreFavorite 12 Tea roses: 2015
Comments (60)I haven't had Teas for that long but they are definitely amongst my best roses. In my hot, humid climate (10b), my favourites so far are: 1. Rosette Delizy - I think this one is my best rose overall. I love the growth and sheer number of blooms. I don't have any problems with balling and they only burn a little on very hot days, which doesn't really matter to me as there are new blooms opening all the time. No disease and fast growing. The blooms don't nod and last ages in a vase for me. 2. General Gallieni - I don't think many people love this rose but it's imperfection is the key to its beauty for me. You never know what you will get! I love the look of the blooms on hot days, where they look like they have been painted with watercolours. Doesn't ball or burn at all for me. Took this pic not long after it arrived as a tiny spindly bare root a few months ago, now it's 5ft high and rising! 3. G Nabonnand - some days it's my favourite but the blooms aren't as tough as the others so it suffers a little in the heat. Beautiful leafy shrub though and always in bloom, like everyone says. I think it has nice perfume too. 4. Duchess de Brabant - I didn't like this one much to start with but it's growing on me! Love the perfume and the number of blooms. Gets a bit of black spot here but nothing serious. 5. Climbing Devoniensis - wow, what a climber! It's my most vigorous climber by far. Actually I'm a little scared of it. My favourite perfume from all the Teas. Also gets a little black spot here. 6. Anna Olivier - mine is still young but it's graceful and has soft full blooms. No disease, not as fast growing as others but it's slowly making a nice full shrub. 7. Baronne Henriette de Snoy - not 100% sure about the growth and how the bush will shape up, it's a bit branching and angular and sparsely foliated at the moment. I'm hoping it will improve. Love the full pretty blooms though. 8. Reve d'Or - I don't even own it yet but I love it! It's on order! I've admired the mature bushes at the rose garden for ages, I can't wait to find a spot for it. 9. Lady Mary Fitzwilliam - sneaking this early HT in as it grows like all my other Teas - vigorous, leafy and healthy. I guess I can't be sure the rose I have is Lady Mary Fitzwilliam, given the contention, but I think it could be. Never balls, never burns. 10. Mrs B R Cant - wasn't too impressed with this one until I fell in love with the reverse of the blooms! So pretty (and huge!) She is sprawling at the moment and may get too big for her spot. Not as floriferous as others for me but very good blooms for picking. 11. Souv de Pierre Notting - here this rose loves the heat. The hotter, the better. I don't have a problem with the brown ruff of outer petals unless it rains. Last very well in the vase and an interesting shape. Love the tinge of pink to the golden blooms. Healthy but a little less vigorous than others I have. 12. Marie van Houtte - I adore this rose but it's a monster! Beautiful blooms that I prefer to most other pink/yellow combinations. Nice tea perfume too but it's getting too big for its spot sadly. Should be higher up my list, I just forgot about it. Ones that haven't impressed are Monsieur Tillier (blooms fry instantly and are tiny, so disappointed with this one), Francis Dubreuil (likewise), the imposter Noella Nabonnand (floppy wet rag blooms here that don't last) and White Maman Cochet (balling a bit, slow growing for me, not many blooms so far). I've ordered loads for next year so I'm sure my list will change! I'll be adding Mrs Dudley Cross, Tipsy Imperial Concubine, La Vesuve, Comtesse Riza du Parc (whatever it really is - Dr Grill? Mme Charles?), Souv de Therese Lovet, Souv d'un Ami, Mme Jules Gravereaux, Triomphe du Luxembourg, Etoile de Lyon, Archduke Charles, Duchess d'Auerstadt, Marachal Niel, Octavius Weld and Lady Roberts. Now I just have to make more room! A Tea I'd love to add one day is David's Dilemma....See MoreHow many books (and which ones) did you read last year?
Comments (16)I read about 2 or 3 books a week depending on the length of them. The only two I read on your list were The Girl on the Train and Orphan Train. I don't keep a list. I do want to read All the Light We Cannot See but don't want to pay that much for it on my Kindle. Our Library is 12 miles away and my eyes have trouble reading a regular book so the Kindle is perfect for me. Rosamunde Pilcher is my favorite author and some of her books were on special for the Kindle last week. I may break down and buy All the Light anyway. lol...See Moreyoyobon_gw
8 years agoKath
8 years agoUser
8 years agosheri_z6
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agovee_new
8 years agoUser
8 years agocarolyn_ky
8 years agoreader_in_transit
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agonorar_il
8 years agowoodnymph2_gw
8 years agocarolyn_ky
8 years agoRosefolly
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agobookmom41
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoyoyobon_gw
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agobigdogstwo
8 years agosheri_z6
8 years agoUser
8 years agoblue_jean_baby
8 years agodonnamira
8 years agoRosefolly
8 years ago
Related Stories
HOMES AROUND THE WORLDWorld of Design: 11 Book Lovers and Where They Like to Read
Bibliophiles across the globe reveal their top books and favorite reading spots, from a 2-story library to an artfully curated book nook
Full StoryBEDROOMSThe 20 Most Popular Bedrooms of 2015
Whether expansive and luxe or tight and cozy, Houzzers’ favorites are places where we’d fall asleep as soon as our heads hit the pillows
Full StoryMOST POPULARThe 20 Most Popular Bathrooms of 2015
Get a handle on bathroom trends with a look at readers’ favorites this year
Full StoryPRODUCT PICKSGuest Picks: Kids' Book Storage You've Got to Check Out
Keep little readers interested and books organized with 18 appealing ways to house all their favorite reads
Full StoryFEEL-GOOD HOME15 Cozy Book Nooks and What They Want You to Read
Put the beach reads away; these comfy spaces are creating a fall reading list. What books do they suggest to you?
Full StoryDENS AND LIBRARIES20 Book Lover’s Spaces That Will Make You Want to Read
Borrow these ideas from spaces designed around a love of books
Full StoryMY HOUZZGet Ideas From the Top My Houzz Tours of 2015
Meet the DIY design-savvy personalities behind your favorite homes this year who know how to rock color and maximize square footage
Full StoryPRODUCT PICKSGuest Picks: 20 Coffee Table Books Beautiful Enough for Mom
Encourage a favorite hobby or ignite a new interest with a coffee table book that makes a thoughtful Mother's Day gift
Full Story
kathy_t