tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post6070977741576769297..comments2024-03-02T20:13:07.434+00:00Comments on Tiny Library: A Little London Book Shopping...Sam (Tiny Library)http://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-35055217803748955822015-02-24T13:24:30.209+00:002015-02-24T13:24:30.209+00:00What a lovely little present and little luxury.
...What a lovely little present and little luxury. <br /><br />It looks like you picked up some great books! <br />:-)<br /><a href="http://www.lifesopenpages.blogspot.co.uk" rel="nofollow">Life’s Open Pages</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-72418372442696889152015-02-20T22:58:16.283+00:002015-02-20T22:58:16.283+00:00I loved Kafka on the Shore so I hope you enjoy it....I loved Kafka on the Shore so I hope you enjoy it. I haven't read any of the others, but the VIrago book looks interesting.Athirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03366654538383603004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-44008467238477818862015-02-20T20:23:05.497+00:002015-02-20T20:23:05.497+00:00This is why I like second hand book shopping - it&...This is why I like second hand book shopping - it's not so much of a risk to try new titles and authors. Hope you enjoy the Picoult :)Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-59022302648067707032015-02-20T20:21:12.543+00:002015-02-20T20:21:12.543+00:00Tom used to be a non-reader, but over 11 years I h...Tom used to be a non-reader, but over 11 years I have converted him and he now loves books almost as much as I do. We both love an afternoon of second hand book shopping now :)Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-91173477138917892472015-02-20T20:20:28.567+00:002015-02-20T20:20:28.567+00:00Thanks :) I've already started the one about ...Thanks :) I've already started the one about the Brontes, and it is excellent so far.Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-45453447574681044872015-02-20T20:19:56.255+00:002015-02-20T20:19:56.255+00:00I agree! London bookshops have the best selections...I agree! London bookshops have the best selections.Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-61852786405863277962015-02-20T20:18:38.862+00:002015-02-20T20:18:38.862+00:00It's so relaxing, isn't it? Hope you pick...It's so relaxing, isn't it? Hope you picked out lots of great reads :)Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-40707709041469921802015-02-20T11:36:15.167+00:002015-02-20T11:36:15.167+00:00Haven't read any of these. Incidentally I pick...Haven't read any of these. Incidentally I picked up a copy of Jodi Picoult's Perfect Match this morning from a second hand bookshop close by my work place. This is my first time reading her work I hope I like it. <br /><br />Enjoy your reads. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-3736777745256545232015-02-20T05:06:37.068+00:002015-02-20T05:06:37.068+00:00Lovely. A trip to London first of all sounds fanta...Lovely. A trip to London first of all sounds fantastic, Such a dream. And having time to be able to browse through shelves in book shops is the best. Yay Tom for understand a literary person's needs ;D<br />The Virago sounds super interesting, only because it's a travel book written by all women, and I feel like that's a bit rare to find. I tend to enjoy female writers talk about their travels. Jillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07629286727932554109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-76848742573189896052015-02-20T03:38:47.029+00:002015-02-20T03:38:47.029+00:00Think you've covered a wide spectrum of reads....Think you've covered a wide spectrum of reads. Enjoy them all. Mysticahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10941269615559681014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-27428358367367066902015-02-19T21:15:35.134+00:002015-02-19T21:15:35.134+00:00Thanks Sam - she was good value on the program. I&...Thanks Sam - she was good value on the program. I'll keep an eye out. You boys would have been pleased to see you too, no doubt!Kazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06883203750700550391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-65880918336287430282015-02-19T19:29:30.632+00:002015-02-19T19:29:30.632+00:00I haven't read any of these, but they look sti...I haven't read any of these, but they look stinkin' amazing! Andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05220718933942181809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-62821361679846212722015-02-19T18:05:52.653+00:002015-02-19T18:05:52.653+00:00Last weekend, I went to the library all by myself....Last weekend, I went to the library all by myself. It was half an hour of heaven! So I can imagine how much you enjoyed visiting the bookstores. All of your picks sound wonderful. I've only read your #4 and liked it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-65405150257915419942015-02-19T17:26:07.076+00:002015-02-19T17:26:07.076+00:00I love travelling, but I've not had a chance t...I love travelling, but I've not had a chance to go to a fraction of the places I would like to visit. Until I do, books are the next best thing!Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-36813874876603139502015-02-19T17:25:14.708+00:002015-02-19T17:25:14.708+00:00Not much is better than London book shopping, espe...Not much is better than London book shopping, especially when you know where to go! I'm building up to Kafka on the Shore, my next Murakami will be The Elephant Vanishes, I think.Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-30349963989021572762015-02-19T17:24:06.863+00:002015-02-19T17:24:06.863+00:00I was in a bit of a feminist mood when I went shop...I was in a bit of a feminist mood when I went shopping! The Brontes as a group are among my favourite authors too, and I like how The Bronte Myth promises to be more than just a biography.Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-15013436008172673432015-02-19T11:03:08.126+00:002015-02-19T11:03:08.126+00:00I'll be reading the Lucasta Miller book soon, ...I'll be reading the Lucasta Miller book soon, so I'll let you know what I think of it.<br />And I loved the time alone, but I also loved returning home :)Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-65198272958859605342015-02-19T00:44:27.003+00:002015-02-19T00:44:27.003+00:00Yes, I love books about traveling too. So wonderfu...Yes, I love books about traveling too. So wonderful, especially when they're from history. Murakami is good, although I found Kafka a little challenging to get into. I still have a copy for when the mood strikes again. Your trip to London for book shopping sounds lovely. Trishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18273468231529654323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-1573985165083764662015-02-19T00:40:11.722+00:002015-02-19T00:40:11.722+00:00Mmm ... bookshopping in London. What's better ...Mmm ... bookshopping in London. What's better than that? And it looks like you got a stack of great books. Kafka on the Shore is the only one that I've read, but I really enjoyed it. It's one of my favorite Murakami novels. Happy reading!Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-91201011852593703882015-02-18T21:43:15.781+00:002015-02-18T21:43:15.781+00:00'Wild Women' looks amazing and I love the ...'Wild Women' looks amazing and I love the 'women'-theme you've got going on in this selection! The Brontes, especially Emily, I have a big love for her, are some of my favourite authors and yet I hadn't heard of 'The Bronte Myth'! I'll definitely have to check it out! Going to London for an uninterrupted book-spree must be heaven! Perfect gift :)<br />Juli @ Universe in WordsJuli Rahelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15367150240867758577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-18710932787240505432015-02-18T21:23:55.620+00:002015-02-18T21:23:55.620+00:00One of Tony Robinson's 'Walk Through Histo...One of Tony Robinson's 'Walk Through History' programs just aired on local TV in Sydney - set in Bronte country, and Lucasta Miller was one of the people he met up with...how funny! I was thinking I must track the book down. <br /><br />Those times off alone when you have a small baby are absolute magic - I'm glad you had that trip. I bet you were rushing home to see everyone though...!Kazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06883203750700550391noreply@blogger.com