Peggy’s Comments (group member since May 29, 2015)

Peggy’s comments from the Retro Reads group.

I’m going to skip both pools this year. I just have so many books (and ARCs) already on my TBR list. But I’ll be watching everyone else’s lists with interest; I’m always open to finding a good new-to-me book/author.

Susan in NC wrote: "Mine just says “last active this month”"

Mine too.

Here’s my list:

The Cheerleader by Ruth Doan MacDougall
The Plague and I by Betty MacDonald
Lady Rose and Mrs. Memmary by Ruby Ferguson
Water Weed: A Golden Age Mystery by Alice Campbell
A Pink Front Door by Stella Gibbons

Carol She's So Novel ꧁꧂ wrote: "Cindy, our place used to be like Green Acres! But when our last cat died we decided no more pets. :)

Not even Arnold the Pig? 🐷

I’m so shamefully behind on the Book Pool, I don’t feel like I should even venture an opinion. 🫣

That said, I’m happy with whatever Carol and Cindy decide to do.

I like it. The lady in the banner looks like she could be besties with the lady in my profile picture.

Elinor, I’m glad I’m not the only one. So many books, so little time. But I enjoy seeing what the group is up to.

Susan in NC wrote: "#6 with book 8, the hefty but engrossing The Winthrop Woman by Anya Seton. 4.5 stars, finished March 2.

Really enjoyed this, m..."

My favorite Seton is Dragonwyck.

Three Score and Ten by Angela Thirkell is $2.99 today for Kindle/Kobo (US).

Merry Christmas, everyone, and here’s to lots of books and reading in 2024!

I’m not sure if this is the right place to post this, but we were just discussing Flambards, and I see that the author, KM Peyton, passed away very recently. For anyone who’s interested, here’s a nice tribute from pony book publisher Jane Badger:

https://janebadgerbooks.co.uk/k-m-pey...

CindySRisback! wrote: "Whew, I am making it just under the wire! Cutting way down on challenges to make room for what I want to read. My picks:

Something Light

Storm from the West

[book:..."

I remember reading Mr. & Mrs. Bo Jo Jones in high school. I think there may have been a TV movie, too.

CindySRisback! wrote: "Peggy wrote: "I was shamefully inactive in this year’s Book Pool, but there are so many tempting choices, I’m going to try to do better in 2024.

Here are my picks:

Flambards - K. ..."

Cindy, sadly, I’ve never seen the TV series, but I see it’s available on YouTube. I’d love to read the books and watch the series in 2024.

Sharon wrote: "Thank you, Carol! The Portrait of Jennie was my favorite book for a very long time. I haven't looked at it in years and it will be great to re-read and share with the group. :)"

I’d love to read Portrait of Jennie. I’m glad you added it to the Book Pool.

Jackie wrote: "not sure where to put this, but would anyone like to read something by Betty Cavanna? they are YA not childrens, so this is not the ideal place to put this.

In the past, some I've enjoyed are [bo..."

It looks like Wanted: A Girl For The Horses is available on Open Library. I’d be interested in reading that one.

I’m surprised Image Cascade doesn’t reprint some Betty Cavanna books. Seems perfect for them.

Susan in NC wrote: "Barb in Maryland wrote: "Elinor wrote: "November 12, 2023: #14 Elinor here with Book #7, The Feast by Margaret Kennedy. Four stars. It was darker than I expected, although with some more amusing bi..."

Pulling us back in the pool, where we will drown in books!

Jenn wrote: "#11 checking in! I'm determined to get at least a few more titles in before this year's challenge ends. Thus ...

Book no. 8 - Chip of the Flying U.
3 1/2 stars, rounded up to date.
Finished last..."

This is one I’ve been wanting to read.

Elinor wrote: "I would like to join again this year, please, and here are my five selections:

1. Claudia, Rose Franken
2. Angle of Repose, Wallace Stegner
3. The Hills is Lonely, Lillian Beckwith
4. Christmas Pu..."

I love the Claudia books.

Jenn wrote: "Okay, here are my choices!

The Dud Avocado by Elaine Dundy
Show Boat by Edna Ferber
While Still We Live by Helen MacInnes
[book:The Winthrop Woman|3625..."

Oooh, a Margery Sharp I haven’t read. And I love Showboat.

Jenn wrote: "Thank you for organizing and planning everything! I do love the Book Pool, even though I haven't read from it as much as I'd intended this year ..."

I’m glad I’m not the only one. (So many books, so little time.)