tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post1973705604514410092..comments2024-03-29T07:42:57.549-07:00Comments on Lark Writes...on books and life: A classic from my TBR shelf...Lark http://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-17345643408062341502019-07-19T08:54:16.101-07:002019-07-19T08:54:16.101-07:00It was an enjoyable read. I like books like this t...It was an enjoyable read. I like books like this that are set in England and are more character-driven than fast-paced action. And it was funny, too. Thanks for commenting! :)Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-62575504792919019402019-07-18T17:45:14.639-07:002019-07-18T17:45:14.639-07:00I actually haven't heard of the author myself,...I actually haven't heard of the author myself, but the book sounds cute. If she's similar to Elizabeth Gaskell, I'm sure I'll enjoy her as an author too!Amy Alinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07845992231162423043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-8583771656404604222019-03-03T12:33:22.503-08:002019-03-03T12:33:22.503-08:00Give her a try! I enjoyed this one more than I tho...Give her a try! I enjoyed this one more than I thought I would. :)Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-83440809846075546612019-03-02T23:41:13.707-08:002019-03-02T23:41:13.707-08:00I know the name but haven't read any of her bo...I know the name but haven't read any of her books. I didn't realize her vintage but it's a time period I really enjoy reading so will definitely look out for her books.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06820925595506920754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-39649023642640968642019-02-10T11:49:52.721-08:002019-02-10T11:49:52.721-08:00She was a new British author to me, too. She was a new British author to me, too. Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-37398528112083026742019-02-10T07:32:56.145-08:002019-02-10T07:32:56.145-08:00Hmmm. I haven't heard of this author, but the ...Hmmm. I haven't heard of this author, but the book sounds charming. Kamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13544522373726447697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-1826186233389836072019-02-09T11:42:39.857-08:002019-02-09T11:42:39.857-08:00That's a good description for this book. And i...That's a good description for this book. And it will also make you smile. Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-73515039661589317542019-02-09T11:28:06.061-08:002019-02-09T11:28:06.061-08:00It is nice when you can use one book for two chall...It is nice when you can use one book for two challenges. I have never heard of this author, but you have me curious about the book. It sounds like the kind of book that would be good for when you need to slow down a bit and lose yourself in someone else's life for awhile. Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-86729181135332721632019-02-08T12:42:21.345-08:002019-02-08T12:42:21.345-08:00I think this is one book that you do definitely ha...I think this is one book that you do definitely have to be in the mood for. :DLark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-64338530812851371082019-02-08T12:41:55.293-08:002019-02-08T12:41:55.293-08:00It's a very British novel...which I do love to...It's a very British novel...which I do love to read once in awhile. :)Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-70206668606414284702019-02-08T09:46:55.905-08:002019-02-08T09:46:55.905-08:00Never heard of this, but it sounds like a wonderfu...Never heard of this, but it sounds like a wonderful story with a bit of romance. I do love British historicals, so I'll have to keep this in mind next time I have a craving. Glad it was a hit, Lark! :)Rachel @Waves of Fictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14008473307411943476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-83531477458459273882019-02-07T15:29:29.454-08:002019-02-07T15:29:29.454-08:00It's always fun to explore books through fello...It's always fun to explore books through fellow bloggers, isn't it? I've not heard of this author but this book sounds like a delightful read. Will keep this book in mind should the mood calls for it. :) Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-7293259124032884882019-02-07T13:41:51.775-08:002019-02-07T13:41:51.775-08:00That one is my favorite! That one is my favorite! Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-71449146156819543592019-02-07T13:41:26.554-08:002019-02-07T13:41:26.554-08:00Yes! That's a good description of this one. :)...Yes! That's a good description of this one. :)Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-70605101593410482052019-02-07T13:41:08.439-08:002019-02-07T13:41:08.439-08:00Hi, Ashley! It's always nice to end up liking ...Hi, Ashley! It's always nice to end up liking a book you bought on the spur of the moment. :)Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-67575267563626280032019-02-07T13:40:30.346-08:002019-02-07T13:40:30.346-08:00This one's probably too recent for you to have...This one's probably too recent for you to have run into in a Brit Lit class. But it's still a good one. :)Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-88120171888991758172019-02-07T13:39:39.739-08:002019-02-07T13:39:39.739-08:00It ended up being a fun read. It ended up being a fun read. Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-20224183576543700732019-02-07T13:39:12.832-08:002019-02-07T13:39:12.832-08:00Oh, good. :) Let me know what one you end up read...Oh, good. :) Let me know what one you end up reading and how you like it!Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-65830032874116566942019-02-07T07:14:13.221-08:002019-02-07T07:14:13.221-08:00I still have yet to read my first Thirkell--you...I still have yet to read my first Thirkell--you've inspired me. I like the pace and the setting/time period you've described in your review.JaneGShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11094501834387622997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-21204151661216479132019-02-06T19:55:51.785-08:002019-02-06T19:55:51.785-08:00Like Iliana, my first knowledge of Thirkell was th...Like Iliana, my first knowledge of Thirkell was through blogs. I like the sound of this one and love the cover!jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-38051557221811973972019-02-06T17:04:10.365-08:002019-02-06T17:04:10.365-08:00I haven’t heard of this book, which is weird becau...I haven’t heard of this book, which is weird because I was forced to take SO MANY Brit Lit classes. Maybe it’s too new. Most of the stuff I was forced to read was from the 1700s or 1800s. I’m glad you liked it!<br /><br />Aj @ <a href="http://ajsterkel.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Read All The Things!</a><br />Aj @ Read All The Things!https://www.blogger.com/profile/02860483414620371093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-74593420298721236372019-02-06T17:03:23.576-08:002019-02-06T17:03:23.576-08:00This sounds like such a wonderful read! So glad to...This sounds like such a wonderful read! So glad to hear you enjoyed it! :) Ashley Sapphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14398599355275934867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-30550128465276226662019-02-06T15:49:57.972-08:002019-02-06T15:49:57.972-08:00Excellent Women. People say its her best and so I...Excellent Women. People say its her best and so I wanted to start there.Kathy's Cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967595794483824444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-40867556674487391912019-02-06T14:48:06.561-08:002019-02-06T14:48:06.561-08:00Like you, I first heard of this author via blogs! ...Like you, I first heard of this author via blogs! I have a couple of her books on my shelves but haven't gotten to them. They sort of remind me of the Persephone books... Slices of life and sort of quiet books but exploring family dynamics, etc. Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-85887477095385564472019-02-06T14:43:45.236-08:002019-02-06T14:43:45.236-08:00Kathy-- I'm happy that so many of these books ...Kathy-- I'm happy that so many of these books are being reprinted. And I can't wait to hear about the ones you read this year. Hope you enjoy Barbara Pym! (Which one are you reading?)Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.com