Summer pleasures - yes we have summer here at last - include sitting in the sunshine with a cup of tea and my current reading material. This is the bench just outside the back door where I often sit with my cuppa weather permitting and where I have been enjoying my afternoon tea and a rock bun warm from the oven (sadly not in the photo as I'd already eaten it!) today.
Seldom does a book have such an effect on me that I feel compelled to tell you about it but this one was such an unusual story and told in the most beautiful prose that I simply couldn't put it down. I am sorry that I have finished it as I wanted it to go on forever! If you haven't already read it I urge you to search it out both for the wonderful descriptions of the Alaskan countryside (that word is far too tame for the place described which is a harsh and unforgiving wilderness yet with its own beauty) and for the story which was a sort of modern fairy tale and not my usual choice of reading at all but I just LOVED it!
I'd love to know what you think of it if you do read it.
I have been very remiss in not thanking all those of you who have so kindly posted comments on my recent blog posts - thank you all and welcome to those new followers who have joined me - can't believe I now have 188 people who enjoy what I write enough to add me to their lists!
Thanks for the recommendation. I'm struggling with my current reading material, so I may give this a go.
ReplyDeleteKeep enjoying this wonderful sunshine. Have a lovely weekend. Jill x
That's because you write about interesting things Jane! :)
ReplyDeleteAt least when you're reading about icy climes it's nice to sit in the sun!
Happy weekend,
Vivienne x
sounds just lovely. The trailer is very atmospheric.
ReplyDeleteI'm putting it on my library list....but, does it have a happy ending?!
ReplyDeleteI'll add it to my wish list!
ReplyDeleteThanks for telling us about the book, it's now on my list! I'm glad you spent some time sitting in the sun at last! Mmmm rock buns....haven't made them for a while but I do love them, something else to add to my list :)
ReplyDeleteHave a happy weekend, Jane. Hope the sun keeps shining there.
Helen x
This is a new one to me, but I will certainly look out for it.
ReplyDeleteWell, Jane, the short video certainly whetted my appetite for this book, and your recommendation...it's on my list! Always glad to find a new author, thank you.
ReplyDeleteIts great to have a book recommendation.Off to download it on to my Kindle.Thanks.
ReplyDeleteIf passion is not too strong of a word to describe these, cooking and reading are such for me! Thank you for sharing the title!
ReplyDeleteAlaska is breathtaking but I found it anything but tame! It inspires deep emotions however and you cannot forget its beauty!
Perfect - I was after a new book to lay in wait for when I finish my current one and this sounds just perfect. Thanks Jane xx
ReplyDeleteOh great Jane, I'll see if I can find it for my Book Club. We're always looking for a new good read.
ReplyDeleteenjoy the warm weather!
cheers
Isn't it just wonderful when you find a book that you don't want to end? Love your blue bench, just the place to sit and relax Jane.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the recommendation. The video was beautiful too. I'll keep an eye out for this book.
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Summer - that would be right! Now that we have been and gone! Enjoy it while it lasts! I'm not usually a fairytale type either but the book sounds interesting.
ReplyDeleteI've heard of it, but not read it. I must seek a copy out!
ReplyDeleteYour blue bench in the sunshine does look like a lovely place to sit :D
I'm always adding books to my list of want-to-read. This sound interesting.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear that summer has arrived in your part of the world.
I love reading recommendations - and the pretty video makes it more interesting.
ReplyDeleteI just watched the video clip and now I am intrigued!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm going to add it to my library list next week and hope I can order it if it's available.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the recommendation... always happy to add another book to my "to read" list!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the book recommendation, I'm sure I've heard about this book elsewhere, sound like a good read! Enjoy the summer sunshine. :) x
ReplyDeleteI haven't, but I'd love to as it sounds like such a lovely read. I shall certainly have a search out for it.
ReplyDeleteNina x
Thank you for your kind comment on my blog - I love your image of a book, and some cake and sunshine - bliss!
ReplyDeletePomona x