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Friday 10 August 2012

Summer pleasures + a book recommendation



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.

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24 comments:

  1. Thanks for the recommendation. I'm struggling with my current reading material, so I may give this a go.
    Keep enjoying this wonderful sunshine. Have a lovely weekend. Jill x

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  2. That's because you write about interesting things Jane! :)
    At least when you're reading about icy climes it's nice to sit in the sun!
    Happy weekend,
    Vivienne x

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  3. sounds just lovely. The trailer is very atmospheric.

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  4. I'm putting it on my library list....but, does it have a happy ending?!

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  5. I'll add it to my wish list!

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  6. Thanks 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 :)
    Have a happy weekend, Jane. Hope the sun keeps shining there.
    Helen x

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  7. This is a new one to me, but I will certainly look out for it.

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  8. Well, 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.

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  9. Its great to have a book recommendation.Off to download it on to my Kindle.Thanks.

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  10. If passion is not too strong of a word to describe these, cooking and reading are such for me! Thank you for sharing the title!
    Alaska is breathtaking but I found it anything but tame! It inspires deep emotions however and you cannot forget its beauty!

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  11. 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

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  12. Oh great Jane, I'll see if I can find it for my Book Club. We're always looking for a new good read.
    enjoy the warm weather!
    cheers

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  13. 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.

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  14. Thank you for the recommendation. The video was beautiful too. I'll keep an eye out for this book.

    x

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  15. 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.

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  16. I've heard of it, but not read it. I must seek a copy out!

    Your blue bench in the sunshine does look like a lovely place to sit :D

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  17. I'm always adding books to my list of want-to-read. This sound interesting.

    Glad to hear that summer has arrived in your part of the world.

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  18. I love reading recommendations - and the pretty video makes it more interesting.

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  19. I just watched the video clip and now I am intrigued!!!

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  20. I'm going to add it to my library list next week and hope I can order it if it's available.

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  21. Thanks for the recommendation... always happy to add another book to my "to read" list!

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  22. Thanks for the book recommendation, I'm sure I've heard about this book elsewhere, sound like a good read! Enjoy the summer sunshine. :) x

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  23. I haven't, but I'd love to as it sounds like such a lovely read. I shall certainly have a search out for it.

    Nina x

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  24. Thank you for your kind comment on my blog - I love your image of a book, and some cake and sunshine - bliss!

    Pomona x

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