Pam’s Comments (group member since Jul 12, 2018)

Pam’s comments from the Never too Late to Read Classics group.

I bought this book years ago after seeing the movie. I think I started it but will have to restart it. I do plan on reading it, once I finish a few others!

I feel left out not getting any snow but I can’t complain about highs near 60 in January! I’m planning on going for a walk along the Rio Grande, behind my dads house, this afternoon. I had a relaxing day yesterday at the spa. Ready to get busy again today! Hope everyone has a nice weekend.

Felecia, good luck with your lifestyle changes! At least now you know what’s causing the symptoms. I test in and out of the pre-diabetes level and need to make some changes also! Here’s to the New Year- better food choices, more exercise and more good books, of course!

I decided to listen to the audiobook of Far from the Madding Crowd. I normally struggle w audiobooks (falling asleep, getting distracted and disliking the narrators voice) so I rarely listen to them. This one is really good! I especially love the narration by Nicholas Guy Smith. I’ve decided to listen while driving back and forth to my dad’s house (1hr round trip). I also have the paperback to fall back on.

Great idea Rosemarie! I enjoyed Over Sea, Under Stone and thought it was a good introduction to the character Merriman. I finished The Dark is Rising. I liked it too. I kept flashing back to other fantasy books I’ve read like Game of Thrones (the theme of Winter is coming and the battle of good vs evil) and Harry Potter and even Daphne Du Marier’s The House on the Strand, with its time travel aspect.

I just started it tonight. I like that there are maps and Czech pronunciation tips in the front of the book. I have the Penguin Classics edition, translated by Cecil Parrott. I hope I can stick with it! I’m not used to reading really long classics.

I don’t think I will have time to read Hardy in January but my husband, who has read several of his books, recommends I read The Mayor of Casterbridge. I’ve only read Two on a Tower. I’ve seen the 1979 movie Tess but not sure if I read the book! Tess of the d’Urbervilles is his favorite Hardy novel. I’ll pick one of the 2 to read later in the year.

I love doing 1,000 piece puzzles but I have to be careful to not be at it for too long. My neck and back start hurting! Now that my company is gone, I’m going to start one with classic movies posters. It looks like a fun one! My husband got one for Christmas so we will have to split the table, if we do the both at the same time. Fortunately, it’s a very long table. My husband and I finally got back to playing pinochle this past month. We’ve started playing with 2 ladies he recently met on the golf course. It’s nice to be able to socialize again outside the family!

I checked the book out of the library last week and have it ready to start this coming week. I also watched the movie, for the first time, last week. I’ve been wanting to read this one for several years now.

I started it today. I read “Over Sea, Under Stone”, the first in the series, in December.

Gloomy day here in NM also. But, we desperately need precip so I’m glad it’s supposed to rain and possibly snow tonight! I’m going to spend the afternoon with my dad and try to cheer him up and get his mind off of grieving. I think Chinese food and some conversation and laughter will help! I checked out a picture book titled The Capybaras, which I’m going to bring over. I thought it was hilarious and I think he will love it!
I hope everyone enjoys the day. I am absolutely looking forward to 2022, especially the books I am planning to read!😀📚 So long 2021!

My husband and I took our grandson, who is visiting from Iowa, to the Botanic Garden and Aquarium today. It was a bit cold and windy, compared to the weather we’ve had lately, but we still had a good time! This is our last day together.

I sold an assortment of kids’ books and my books in exchange for 2 books - “The Birds and Other Stories” by Daphne du Maurier (gift for my husband but I plan to read it) and “Time Out of Joint” by Philip K. Dick (gift for myself). Last month I picked up “Zorba the Greek” and “Cheri and The Last of Cheri” by Colette. Has anyone read any of these books?

Sorry, it’s very early in the morning and I didn’t realize this thread was for a specific book! I thought it was just Christmas short stories in general. I’ll try to find the Alcott book. Merry Christmas everyone!

I listened to A Burglar’s Christmas by Willa Cather on the 1001 Classic Short Stories and Tales podcast. I didn’t care for her writing style. But, I just found this podcast and some of the other stories looked interesting to me.

I picked up my new glasses yesterday. They are a bit on the funky side (color wise). I was visiting w my dad today and he didn’t mention them after 2 hours. So, I asked if he liked them. He looked me in the face and broke out laughing! He said they reminded him of a character in the Ladies #1 Detective Agency book that he just read. Not the response I was expecting but oh well! You gotta change things up occasionally. Right??

Jazzy - I am also learning Russian (and Spanish and Italian) on Duolingo. If you want to friend me, my userID is Pam332602 (Pam S).
I have a couple of Russian poetry books from my library’s Children’s International Collection on hold. Maybe I can share something from them on this post.

I’m not familiar with many Scottish authors but I have one book planned for 2022- the 1963 thriller Ice Station Zebra by Alistair McLean. I think I may have seen the movie decades ago. I’m curious to see what others will be reading.

I would like to re-read Watership Down. I read it in the 70s and don't remember much, if anything, except it's about rabbits. I have the sequel Tales from Watership Down which I would like to read also. I don't know how it is possible for me to read every book with this group that I'm interested in reading but I'm going to give it my best shot!

Sorry to hear about Patrick being on hiatus. Hope he's ok!

Thanks for the list Jazzy! The Beast Within sounds really interesting! I was planning to read something I own but, if I can find that one at the library, that might be my choice.