Madam, want to talk about author Mary Stewart? discussion

Will there be any more MS book buddy reads? I am finally reading MWYT and am about 2/3s way through. Am finding it hard to put this book down!

I have a bunch of her books that I haven't read yet so was just curious if there were plans to read more??

I would like to read more.

Isn't she fun?

I have Stormy Petrol kicking around somewhere at home, but I put a big dent in her back-list a couple of years ago. There's still the cottage books, The Ivy Tree, Airs Above the Ground, Thunder on the Right and This Rough Magic on my list. Library has them, so just need a few days heads up to get a hold placed and picked up.

Anyone else?

Susan wrote: "Will there be any more MS book buddy reads? I am finally reading MWYT and am about 2/3s way through. Am finding it hard to put this book down!..."

haha - she's got you hooked, too!

Count me in for more MS buddy reads. I either have (or can probably get from the library) any MS book we decide on. I would say let's not read Thunder on the Right though - it's really weak.

I'll suggest Nine Coaches Waiting, or Thornyhold

Sure, I'll do another Mary Stewart buddy read. The last one was a lot of fun. :D

I actually have Nine Coaches Waiting on my book shelf and I've been eyeing it for a while now. But I know that Hannah has already read it, so we can pick something else. :)

It's hard to find one that Hannah or Misfit, or both, haven't read!

Jeannette wrote: "It's hard to find one that Hannah or Misfit, or both, haven't read!"

I know! LOL
The only one I've read is MWYT. So whichever book you ladies pick is fine by me. I'm sure I can get it through the inner library program.

I would like to also. I will follow with any suggested.

Willowfaerie wrote: "But I know that Hannah has already read it, so we can pick something else..."

I've read them all, but it's been a while. You girls settle on one, and I'll jump in!

And if anyone ever finds a copy of The Wind off the Small Isles - let me know! It's the only one I can't locate (it was published in a woman's magazine waaay back).

Several copies out there for $50!

Jeannette wrote: "Several copies out there for $50!"

Exactly - what a hoot!

Hannah wrote: "Susan wrote: "Will there be any more MS book buddy reads? I am finally reading MWYT and am about 2/3s way through. Am finding it hard to put this book down!..."

haha - she's got you hooked, too!

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Oh no - I just ordered this book through paperbackswap! Oh well, at least it can be added to the collection.

The only books I've read lately by MS are Thornyhold, The Ivy Tree, MWYT and Wildfire at Midnight. But really I'm game for any book!

How did you decide before which to read? A poll?

Hannah wrote: "Jeannette wrote: "Several copies out there for $50!"

Exactly - what a hoot!"

Well, I didn't mention the $1100 copies! Too bad I didn't hoard all those copies of Redbook from the 1970s my mother read. lol

We haven't done a poll as yet. So far we have two votes for Nine Coaches Waiting. :)

This Rough Magic is my favorite MS novel, though Airs Above the Ground is a close second, maybe because I love the circus.

Shelley wrote: "This Rough Magic is my favorite MS novel..."

This one would be my vote - probably because of the dolphin (love that dolphin)
:)

Hannah wrote: "Shelley wrote: "This Rough Magic is my favorite MS novel..."

This one would be my vote - probably because of the dolphin (love that dolphin)
:)"

My library has it, AND Misfit hasn't read it!

What ever you ladies decide on is fine with me.

So, it looks like This Rough Magic or Nine Coaches Waiting.

What do you think Susan, Willowfaerie?

I've had This Rough Magic on my "to re-read" list for several years now, so I'd prefer that one, but Nine Coaches Waiting is also very good.

Well, I guess I'm not going to help with the decision - both sound equally wonderful! And I believe I have a copies...

Let's see what Willow has to say. If she can get This Rough Magic, I'm in!

i have This Rough Magic on my shelf.

Sounds like it might be "Rough" - horay!

Sure, Rough Magic sounds good to me. It may take me a couple of weeks to get a hold of a copy.

Mid February everyone?

Weekend after Valentine's Day, February 15, would work for me. :) Or, later, to wait for Willow. :) I'll go place my hold request.

Yes, if I get my book, I think I could start the weekend after Valentine's Day. :D

Sounds like a plan to me.

Count me in!

Me too. I will get this one right away so that I can participate.

Oh goodie - another big Stewart group read - these are fun!

I'm in. The book is waiting for me at the library. Now to finish the one I'm reading now, and a Rex Stout mystery before we start. I want to be in on this discussion from day 1. :)

This Rough Magic is my favorite Stewart (at least of the ones I've read so far), and I'd love a re-read, so count me in.

I've got the following down for a Group Read of This Rough Magic

Mid-February (after Valentine's Day):

Susan
Jeannette
Misfit
Willowfaerie
SarahC
Shelley
Lorraine
Virginia
Laura
Carol
Susie
Sara
Laura (from Brazil)
Joanne
Catie
Kim
Jemidar
Julz04
Anne
Diane Lynn
Annie
Hannah

Anyone else who wants to join in are welcome!

Thanks Hannah. Off to place a hold now.

Hmmm. I went to shelve it and it says I own a copy. Now I'll just have to find it :/

Misfit wrote: "Hmmm. I went to shelve it and it says I own a copy. Now I'll just have to find it :/"

Good luck!

I'll need it. There's always the library, but I'd hate to waste resources if there's one on a shelf somewhere.

I haven't read this for years, count me in as well - I'm sure I've got a copy downstairs.

Thanks for joining us Carol.

great to have an excuse to read it again.

please add me too, thanks

Susie wrote: "please add me too, thanks"

Done! Glad to have you join in.

My friend Sara wants in, and I invited a second Laura this morning, too, but haven't heard back.

Jeannette wrote: "My friend Sara wants in, and I invited a second Laura this morning, too, but haven't heard back."

Added Sara - will wait to hear from you on 2nd Laura's decision to join or not.

The more the merrier.

I'll be traveling to States in the period of 11-21 Feb. May I join this discussion in Feb 22-23?

Laura wrote: "I'll be traveling to States in the period of 11-21 Feb. May I join this discussion in Feb 22-23?"

Laura,
That would be fine. We'll all be reading at our own pace, so I'm sure there will be others still reading at that time. Glad you can join in!