tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post5717709994108677992..comments2024-03-16T14:03:19.116+00:00Comments on Above the River: Yarn AlongCJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-81305818163087227242016-02-08T18:40:50.600+00:002016-02-08T18:40:50.600+00:00I really like the sound of that book but I know wh...I really like the sound of that book but I know what you mean about cheesy covers! Lovely yarn :)Elisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06873895703631876934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-65340509033106003162016-02-07T08:28:36.016+00:002016-02-07T08:28:36.016+00:00I also highly recommend the literary and potato pe...I also highly recommend the literary and potato peel pie society, very moving.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04419296967499719581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-60257339925618906262016-02-06T21:10:47.127+00:002016-02-06T21:10:47.127+00:00While I do not gravitate toward the Harlequin sort...While I do not gravitate toward the Harlequin sort of romances, I discovered Betty Neels writing and read as many of her books as I could find. Upon retiring from being a nurse in Holland and England, she started writing romances after hearing a woman at the library moaning about the lack of good romances. Her characters could behave maddeningly, but she interjected humor, and interesting setting/location details that provided me hours of happily ever after reading. Gracie Saylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09499163425742659172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-3919515911926621672016-02-06T21:05:21.052+00:002016-02-06T21:05:21.052+00:00I always judge books by their cover, which is terr...I always judge books by their cover, which is terrible I know. I hate it when they give good books crap covers, it's like they're doing the author a huge disservice. <br /><br />Have you read The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society? You might also enjoy that, it's a good read. Can't remember what the cover is like though. ;-) xxGillian Roehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05080123177116154219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-63175516598845792002016-02-05T16:47:05.395+00:002016-02-05T16:47:05.395+00:00romance...eek...haha...loved that! don't want ...romance...eek...haha...loved that! don't want anyone to think your soft ;) Serial scarf knitting is awesomeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-83066555540182840702016-02-05T13:40:11.105+00:002016-02-05T13:40:11.105+00:00It almost is! Just need a dry spell and some free ...It almost is! Just need a dry spell and some free time... CJ xxCJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-6167268904112932202016-02-05T13:39:32.983+00:002016-02-05T13:39:32.983+00:00I think everyone is influenced by the covers, as S...I think everyone is influenced by the covers, as Sam said they put a huge amount of time and effort into getting them just so. So let's not feel ashamed! Thank you for your lovely comment, it's great to hear from you. And good luck with the hat. CJ xxCJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-42245559671062743852016-02-05T02:18:38.128+00:002016-02-05T02:18:38.128+00:00I see what you mean about the cover. When I was yo...I see what you mean about the cover. When I was younger I wouldn't have minded something like that but now - ugh! It makes me think of cheesy romance novels. Glad to know the inside is better than the outside. :D<br /><br />Hope we'll get to see the scarf whenever it's finished! Is it allotment time yet? ;)Mrs. Micawberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680436275934263596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-16340960845291640452016-02-04T23:01:09.316+00:002016-02-04T23:01:09.316+00:00I rather like that cover. You can't beat a bit...I rather like that cover. You can't beat a bit of smooching I feel. Like the scarf too. Gorgeous colour. I am sewing all day tomorrow and can't wait. I have been running around a bit too much in recent months and now I'm rather cherishing the slowing down part, in the way you do when you've been over-doing it for a bit too long :o) XXAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-66322758895992235582016-02-04T22:41:26.606+00:002016-02-04T22:41:26.606+00:00I love Barbara Kingsolver and this sounds like a b...I love Barbara Kingsolver and this sounds like a book I would read. I often choose my next book from my ever-growing to-be-read pile based on the cover. The look of the book has to fit my current reading mood. When I want to read something on my Kindle, which does not show pretty colorful book cover photos, I scroll through the Kindle app on my phone, which DOES show pretty colorful cover photos, to make my choice. This practice does make me feel a tiny bit ashamed.<br /><br />Right now I'm in the dilemma of having several library books checked out, all of which are coming due, so my next read is the one that is due soonest--The Heart Goes Last, by Margaret Atwood.<br /><br />I knit a lot of scarves, too, for the same fit reasons as you. Right now I am knitting a hat, just to branch out. The pattern said "knit to 6 inches, which should be 42 rows" but I hit 6 inches in 32 rows. Argh. I am proceeding anyway to see what happens.<br /><br />I've been reading your blog for quite some time, but this is my first time (I think!) commenting. My blog has been sadly neglected the past year. I enjoy your gentle tone and humorous tales of parenting three boys. besomomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04626482527317809210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-69668764164026398962016-02-04T20:29:05.142+00:002016-02-04T20:29:05.142+00:00And yes! A much more appropriate cover in the US,...And yes! A much more appropriate cover in the US, thank you for the note about different title!Gilliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13039155678428883554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-62120600191025791432016-02-04T20:21:47.162+00:002016-02-04T20:21:47.162+00:00Yes, I think the book is called The Soldier's ...Yes, I think the book is called The Soldier's Wife in the US, and no doubt the cover is different. I have ordered the Potato Peel Society book from the library, looking forward to reading it, thanks for the recommendation, and for your lovely comment. CJ xxCJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-41604492960435185752016-02-04T20:08:44.788+00:002016-02-04T20:08:44.788+00:00It is good to be reminded that book covers are not...It is good to be reminded that book covers are not always an accurate depiction of the story. I am guilty of choosing books with appealing covers... Love the colour of your scarf. I feel the need to make one myself. Funny, I always get this urge at this time of year. Have a lovely weekend. xChristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11883091348839145603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-51634510527898306012016-02-04T20:07:00.196+00:002016-02-04T20:07:00.196+00:00I think I either read this book or one that had a ...I think I either read this book or one that had a very similar plot - and really enjoyed it. I'm not good about remembering author's names. I had not known that the Germans occupied those islands during the war, so it was an interesting read. Life With The Crewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05114992794424444796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-20039033792090054642016-02-04T19:00:16.683+00:002016-02-04T19:00:16.683+00:00I think I would have picked it up, the hairstyle s...I think I would have picked it up, the hairstyle said 40s and I love books about both the wars but agree, don't care for cover. And yes to Barbara's comment, the Potato Peel Society a great read. <br /><br />What's irritating is that books sometimes come out over here (US) with different title and cover ........<br /><br />Love the scarf, it will look great and you've always seemed very nice to me...<br /><br />Gilliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13039155678428883554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-4666907020834467312016-02-04T16:56:17.578+00:002016-02-04T16:56:17.578+00:00Hmmm not keen on the cover either but the story do...Hmmm not keen on the cover either but the story does sound interesting. I do love the colour of your wool though :o) xxJulie https://www.blogger.com/profile/15712709232628195386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-72149737340078017092016-02-04T13:32:38.886+00:002016-02-04T13:32:38.886+00:00You wouldn't believe the amount of effort and ...You wouldn't believe the amount of effort and time that goes in to designing book covers – there are sometimes several different jackets for differing markets. They must've identified a particular market for this. Or had an off day. I love Barbara Kingsolver but would not have been persuaded to read a book with this cover! How shallow I am :-) Love the look of your scarf. Sam xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-46726857870816217832016-02-04T10:05:01.905+00:002016-02-04T10:05:01.905+00:00I would have been put off by that cover too :-) M... I would have been put off by that cover too :-) Martin likes to read any books that I buy to but I can't imagine him wanting to be seen reaing that one.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-31028979505732719742016-02-04T09:59:15.773+00:002016-02-04T09:59:15.773+00:00Love the colour of the yarn shame the second skein...Love the colour of the yarn shame the second skein is not the same colour but that it is the imperfections that I love about wool and crafting.mamasmercantilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14011278973985658118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-36881746422017268062016-02-04T09:57:33.184+00:002016-02-04T09:57:33.184+00:00Another book set in Guernsey during the occupation...Another book set in Guernsey during the occupation is the Guernsey literary and potato peel pie society byMary Ann Shaffer - maybe you've read it? If not it's well worth it, written in the form of letters between a London journalist and members of the society. One more place to add to my bucket list I think.barbara hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04147383865721604516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-1727439522445244582016-02-04T08:19:19.953+00:002016-02-04T08:19:19.953+00:00The saying 'never judge a book by its cover...The saying 'never judge a book by its cover' springs to mind with this one. The story sounds really good though. xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00075528029826860495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-72872414185662334302016-02-04T02:39:17.270+00:002016-02-04T02:39:17.270+00:00Too late, I already think you're a soft. nice ...Too late, I already think you're a soft. nice person. I'm enjoying my series I'm reading.. there are 6 books and I'm almost done with #3. Then I'll have to find some new books again. ((hugs)), Teresa :-) Teresa Kasnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06228404538876664577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-83895678630187398122016-02-04T00:43:30.108+00:002016-02-04T00:43:30.108+00:00Dare we think you're a nice softie. ha! The co...Dare we think you're a nice softie. ha! The colorway of your scarf is gorgeous, fitting for February ... um not that we think you're romantic and sappy or anything loving like that ;) Can't judge a girl by her colorway!elnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09654199835246576704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-71742253865220888862016-02-03T20:17:30.681+00:002016-02-03T20:17:30.681+00:00Umm, I also see what you mean about the book cover...Umm, I also see what you mean about the book cover, and I also agree that a book cover can have a huge influence over whether you decide to read it or not. Love the colour of your scarf.<br />Caz xxWainwright and Wright.Cohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14861281622417274521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-76115226204061203462016-02-03T18:01:54.938+00:002016-02-03T18:01:54.938+00:00Hey CJ,
There was an article in The Guardian a few...Hey CJ,<br />There was an article in The Guardian a few years ago about book covers, and how they can influence the reader. It was really interesting. They mocked up a kind of pulp fiction cover for P&P, which made it seem v different! Barbara Kingsolver bloody rocks.<br />Leanne xLeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15617604296746784414noreply@blogger.com