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Quote from: Jane on August 23, 2022, 09:21:50 AMFrom DR John:QuoteLast comment on The Personal Librarian. In the first half of the book, Belle refers to Lily Dale without mentioning she's the lead character in Edith Wharton's House of Mirth. That book would have come out about two years prior to the date of the mention and would not have been the classic character that she became in time.Later in the novel, Belle's lover becomes Edith Wharton's lover and no connection is made. In fact, we never get the feeling that Belle has an opinion on Wharton, much less her work. I wouldn't have picked up on any of this. Thank you for all of your insightful comments.If I may chime in here…Many of my friends have raved about this book, but I do not like the author’s writing. My book group read her book about Albert Einstein’s wife and it made me want to take her (the author’s) thesaurus away from her. That’s one reason I’ve avoided The Personal Librarian.The other reason is that I’ve already read a nonfiction book that tells the same story and is very well-written. It’s An Illuminated Life by Heidi Ardizzone.
From DR John:QuoteLast comment on The Personal Librarian. In the first half of the book, Belle refers to Lily Dale without mentioning she's the lead character in Edith Wharton's House of Mirth. That book would have come out about two years prior to the date of the mention and would not have been the classic character that she became in time.Later in the novel, Belle's lover becomes Edith Wharton's lover and no connection is made. In fact, we never get the feeling that Belle has an opinion on Wharton, much less her work. I wouldn't have picked up on any of this. Thank you for all of your insightful comments.
Last comment on The Personal Librarian. In the first half of the book, Belle refers to Lily Dale without mentioning she's the lead character in Edith Wharton's House of Mirth. That book would have come out about two years prior to the date of the mention and would not have been the classic character that she became in time.Later in the novel, Belle's lover becomes Edith Wharton's lover and no connection is made. In fact, we never get the feeling that Belle has an opinion on Wharton, much less her work.
Quote from: TCB on August 23, 2022, 12:15:19 PMQuote from: George on August 23, 2022, 11:37:51 AMQuote from: TCB on August 23, 2022, 11:15:08 AMGive me the boss's number. I will call him.Her...but it's a moot point now. Her? Then I think I willl have Jane call.Glad it is now a moot point-lol
Quote from: George on August 23, 2022, 11:37:51 AMQuote from: TCB on August 23, 2022, 11:15:08 AMGive me the boss's number. I will call him.Her...but it's a moot point now. Her? Then I think I willl have Jane call.
Quote from: TCB on August 23, 2022, 11:15:08 AMGive me the boss's number. I will call him.Her...but it's a moot point now.
Give me the boss's number. I will call him.
Quote from: John G. on August 23, 2022, 12:10:56 PMElmore, travels with Annabelle, Thatch and Stella?https://mymodernmet.com/olivia-and-dan-nguyen-traveling-with-cats/This article is too precious for words, and I bet those cats hate their ribbons and names.The thought of traveling with Annabelle, Thatch, and Stella is too frightening to approach seriously. It would be like going camping with Larry, Curly, and Moe. Or Chico, Harpo, and Groucho.
Elmore, travels with Annabelle, Thatch and Stella?https://mymodernmet.com/olivia-and-dan-nguyen-traveling-with-cats/
Now I am wondering how many books have the words librarian or bookstore in them. DR John is reading The Personal Librarian while I am reading The War Librarian.
DR Jane, I have moved on to The Littlest Library by Poppy Alexander.
Quote from: Jane on August 23, 2022, 12:59:38 PMNow I am wondering how many books have the words librarian or bookstore in them. DR John is reading The Personal Librarian while I am reading The War Librarian. I read a sci-fi trilogy called The Last Librarian.
Quote from: elmore3003 on August 23, 2022, 12:49:43 PMQuote from: John G. on August 23, 2022, 12:10:56 PMElmore, travels with Annabelle, Thatch and Stella?https://mymodernmet.com/olivia-and-dan-nguyen-traveling-with-cats/This article is too precious for words, and I bet those cats hate their ribbons and names.The thought of traveling with Annabelle, Thatch, and Stella is too frightening to approach seriously. It would be like going camping with Larry, Curly, and Moe. Or Chico, Harpo, and Groucho.What a coinkydink! Someone I follow on Twitter posted what is purported to be the last picture taken of all five Marx Brothers together:
Why do you say "still read"? I hope they do as it is a wonderful book. I also enjoyed the movie.
