30.5 - Jonquil's Task: There Is No Frigate Like A Book

[Justme]

Just wanted to double check/verify:

My theme is vacation near the water, so I've chosen dunes on a beach:
Book 1:

and next to a lake or pond, relaxing in the sunshine:
Book 2:

Thanks!

[Jonquil]

Justme wrote: "Just wanted to double check/verify:

My theme is vacation near the water, so I've chosen dunes on a beach:
Book 1:

and next to a lake or pond, relaxing in the ..."
Nice theme!

[Quinn]

My grandparents own a lake house, so I like to sit on the dock, dangle my feet in the water, and read. Would any of these work? Thanks!

[Melanie]

Jonquil wrote: "Melanie wrote: "Jonquil wrote: "Mel- I'm afraid your concerns are founded" Alas!Okay, will this work for reading on a plane?
"
I am first, and always, a social wor..."

You're a sweetie - thanks!

[Jonquil]

Quinn wrote: "My grandparents own a lake house, so I like to sit on the dock, dangle my feet in the water, and read. Would any of these work? Thanks!

[bookcover:The Sweetes..."

Lucky you, Quinn, dibs on honorary grandchild. All of these will work. Remember you can use the same location twice so two of these will end your search.

[Cathy]

Will this work for reading in bed?

[Jonquil]

Cathy wrote: "Will this work for reading in bed?
"

Boy, beds have given me fits for this task. Here's my assessment, Cathy. She's on some sort of large, raised surface that's about the height of today's dangerously-high mattress/box spring combos. It's covered with something that could well be a white sheet with gentle fabric folds and the walls are rental unit white. So we're going with bed for this one.

[Cathy]

Thanks :-)

[Shanna_redwind]

Will this work for reading at a restaurant?

It's at a bakery, but they often have somewhere to sit and eat and read.

[Deedee]

Will this work? She's sitting on a chair outside on a nice day.

I would not sit on the arm of a chair, though, I'd sit IN the chair :)

[Jonquil]

Deedee wrote: "Will this work? She's sitting on a chair outside on a nice day.

I would not sit on the arm of a chair, though, I'd sit IN the chair :)"

Striking photo, though, some folks just know how to pose for the camera. Enjoy it, Deedee.

[Jonquil]

Shanna_redwind wrote: "Will this work for reading at a restaurant?

It's at a bakery, but they often have somewhere to sit and eat and read."

I'd be happier if there was a chair, or wide window ledge, or even a big floor pillow. If you read sitting on the countertop next to the cat (shivering and hoping I never eat there) it's a very reluctant yes, Shanna, eww.

[Shanna_redwind]

Would this work better for reading by the fire instead of sitting on a counter by a cat? Is there enough fire showing that it works?

[Jonquil]

Shanna_redwind wrote: "Would this work better for reading by the fire instead of sitting on a counter by a cat? Is there enough fire showing that it works? "

That works, though I doubt you'd get much reading done, :-)

[Melissa]

I love to sit in my reading chair (which is sort-of like a chaise longue since the seat part is extended). Would this cover work? She's sitting on a chaise, although one that is much fancier and daintier than mine (mine is covered with cat hair, made of a sturdy gray tweed, and has an indent from my backside).

[Jonquil]

Melissa wrote: "mine is covered with cat hair, made of a sturdy gray tweed, and has an indent from my backside.."
Sounds like the best kind!! Yes, you're set.

[Meg]

Would this one work for an airport?

Usually my airport is not on fire though!

[Jonquil]

Meg wrote: "Would this one work for an airport?

Usually my airport is not on fire though!"

Sorry, Meg, it looks more like "I read at a clandestine airstrip as I wait for the drug smugglers/mercenaries/love-struck-kidnapped heroine to make an escape". It does look as though this book would make real world airport delays less tedious, however.

[Marina]

Just to be sure, will these two work:

at the beach?

on the porch/terrace?

[Jonquil]

Marina H wrote: "Just to be sure, will these two work:

at the beach?

on the porch/terrace?"

Very nice, Marina, enjoy them.

[Tien]

Can I count that stack of mattresses behind the girl as 'bed'?

[Jonquil]

Tien wrote: "

Can I count that stack of mattresses behind the girl as 'bed'?"

We already have a princess and the pea clone, Tien, so yes, and climb carefully.

[Nick]

Would these work? Are the interiors different enough (one a coffee shop, one a restaurant at an Inn -- though it could be any table beside a window with a nice view)?

30.5 Jonquil’s There is No Frigate like a Book
Book 1. I do a lot of reading at a local coffeeshop. I read a book with a coffeeshop on the cover, On What Grounds by Cleo Coyle.
Book 2. I have moved here because its cover depicts a table loaded with food and anyone sitting here would be looking out a window at a peaceful scene. Whether at a coffee shop/diner or not, this is the type of place I like to read.

[Jonquil]

Nick wrote: "Would these work? Are the interiors different enough (one a coffee shop, one a restaurant at an Inn -- though it could be any table beside a window with a nice view)?

30.5 Jonquil’s There is No Fr..."

Nick, just be specific when you post on book 2: diner OR restaurant OR cafe, and you're good to go. (just an aside, both books may be in a coffee shop)

[Meg]

Jonquil wrote: "Meg wrote: "Would this one work for an airport?

Usually my airport is not on fire though!"

Sorry, Meg, it looks more like "I read at a clandestine airstrip as..."

Just had a thought (because I'm still trying to fit this book somewhere), could I use it for a plane?

[Jonquil]

Meg wrote: "Jonquil wrote: "Meg wrote: "Would this one work for an airport?

Usually my airport is not on fire though!"

Sorry, Meg, it looks more like "I read at a clandes..."

I really need to see someone smile today, Meg, so we're going to imagine that this is the bullet-riddled plane that got Book Concierge to her cruise on the Titanic. Pack your parachute.

[Meg]

I really need to see someone smile today, Meg, so we're going to imagine that this is the bullet-riddled plane that got Book Concierge to her cruise on the Titanic. Pack your parachute."

Hooray! I was going to use a beach spot for my other location - I'll see if I can find one with a nice tidal wave or shark attack ;-)

[Jonquil]

Meg wrote: "Hooray! I was going to use a beach spot for my other location - I'll see if I can find one with a nice tidal wave or shark attack ;-) "

Thanks for the much-appreciated laugh, Meg!

[Book Concierge]

Jonquil wrote: "I really need to see someone smile today, Meg, so we're going to imagine that this is the bullet-riddled plane that got Book Concierge to her cruise on the Titanic. Pack your parachute. ..."

Hope "Laughing out loud" works for seeing someone smile ... because that's what I did when I read this!

[Dee]

qanted to check...

- when at home I love curling up on the coach by a window reading with the sun streaming in...

- with my uber commute each day I spend a LONG time listening to audiobooks in the car

[Jonquil]

Dee wrote: "qanted to check...

- when at home I love curling up on the coach by a window reading with the sun streaming in...

- with..."

my brother drives Uber, and while he's a nice guy, he doesn't look anything like this guy. Enjoy the books, Dee.

[Dee]

I wish I drove a car or had a guy who looked like that but alas....

[Ems Loves to Read]

Would work for one book, and for the second? I love reading on the lounge chair and also at my desk. I'm hoping the Earl cover works for a desk.

[Jonquil]

Emily S. wrote: "Would work for one book, and for the second? I love reading on the lounge chair and also at my desk. ..."

Actually, I've visited the homes of Nashville's well-to-do with a party-planner friend, and that IS what desks look like in their homes. So slip on your evening gown and jewels and have a pleasant reading evening, Emily.

[Mhairi]

Hello, just want to check if my choice will work. I read a lot at work, and as I work at a university, would this be ok? University building on the cover.

[Jonquil]

Mhairi wrote: "Hello, just want to check if my choice will work. I read a lot at work, and as I work at a university, would this be ok? University building on the cover.
"

Mhairi- This will work if you sit on the grass outside your university building and read.

[Sara]

I just want to verify if these are okay.


I read outside in the garden on my days off.


I also love to read while sitting at my table by the window, with chocolate!

Thanks for looking :)

[Jonquil]

Sara wrote: "I just want to verify if these are okay.


I read outside in the garden on my days off.


I also love to read while sitting at m..."

Nice choices, Sara, but we both know the part that'll stick with me is ... chocolate...

[Lauren]

Just to confirm -

- I like to listen to audiobooks while driving to and from work in the car

- I like to read in the garden on sunny days.

Thanks.

[Jonquil]

Lauren wrote: "Just to confirm -

- I like to listen to audiobooks while driving to and from work in the car

- I like to read in the gar..."

Those'll work, Lauren.

[Lauren]

Thanks.

[Bouchra]

I usually read on sofas/armchairs, does this work for that?

My dream is to read in a hammock over the beach, do either of these work for that?

[Jonquil]

Bouchra wrote: "I usually read on sofas/armchairs, does this work for that?

My dream is to read in a hammock over the beach, do either of these work for that? [bookcover:Honeymoon for ..."

Yes, Bouchra, it is obvious what each one is. Enjoy them.

[Julia]

Would either of these work?

I like to read on public transportation. (My city doesn't actually have streetcars like this - we have buses and light rail)

. I like to read on airplanes, and in airports while waiting to board. This looks like she is about to get on the plane.

[Jonquil]

Julia wrote: "Would either of these work?

I like to read on public transportation. (My city doesn't actually have streetcars like this - we have buses and light rail)

[bookc..."

Julia- Definitely a plane. In Nashville, the tourist-neighborhood buses are designed to look like streetcars, so that fuzzy photo looks like our buses. Either/both will work.