Monthly Archives: August 2012

A Room With a View

Posted on August 26, 2012 by Diana

Author:  E. M. Forster A charming novel, with a sharp point.  Lucy Honeychurch, our heroine, is an intelligent, genuine, and pretty young lady in Edwardian England.  Lucy’s talent for musical expression belies a depth of feeling and thought to the … Continue reading →

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The Time Traveler’s Wife

Posted on August 26, 2012 by Diana

Author:  Audrey Niffenegger I was underwhelmed with this book.  Niffenegger’s take on time-travel and its impacts on relationships is interesting, but I came to this book hot off of two acclaimed classics: Madame Bovary & Tom Jones.  Bad idea.  The … Continue reading →

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Madame Bovary

Posted on August 26, 2012 by Diana

Author:  Gustave Flaubert This book is a classic. I made the mistake of taking it to read over summer vacation in the Boundary Waters. Deservedly lauded as a supreme work of fiction and a seminal work of realism, I find … Continue reading →

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History of Tom Jones

Posted on August 26, 2012 by Diana

Author:  Henry Fielding A great story, which I thoroughly enjoyed, buried in the florid prose of the times (mid-1700s). The story is divided into 18 “Books”, each of which contains a prologue.  In each prologue, Fielding offers social commentary, writing … Continue reading →

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The Colonial Knot

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Diana

I just started this sampler a few days ago, and so far, it has gone well – some backstitching, straight stitching; standard cross stitches and lazy daisies.  Then, at about 5:30pm today, that all came to a grinding halt as … Continue reading →

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Babe’s Honey Farm

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Diana

Designer:  The Victoria Sampler Shop:  Salt & Pepper Cross Stitch I started this today, 8/10/12, on a stunning 75-degree summer day.  I looked at various fabrics and chose 32ct Sandstone Linen as my fabric, although the design calls for “Golden … Continue reading →

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Animal, Vegetable, Miracle

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Diana

Author: Barbara Kingsolver This is the September read for my workplace Book Club.  I brought it home yesterday and dove in with enthusiasm…as a farmer’s daughter, avid gardener, canner, and lover of food, the book’s synopsis seemed intriguing, and like a … Continue reading →

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The Book Thief

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Diana

Author: Markus Zusak Set in Nazi Germany and narrated by Death, The Book Thief is a departure from the ordinary. At first brush, the idea of narration by Death seems strikingly morbid. Instead, by taking the narration out of humanity, … Continue reading →

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