tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post1054017492989158641..comments2024-03-28T15:00:12.581-04:00Comments on Letters from a Hill Farm: Howards End is on the Landing by Susan HillNanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-83016440916101690662011-05-09T09:44:11.686-04:002011-05-09T09:44:11.686-04:00Rebecca, Dorothy, and Debbie, it's a really wo...Rebecca, Dorothy, and Debbie, it's a really wonderful book.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-3686321724090542902011-05-09T05:53:38.399-04:002011-05-09T05:53:38.399-04:00Sounds like my kind of book! I'm going to go ...Sounds like my kind of book! I'm going to go order it right now. I, too, love all things English. One of my secret dreams is to live there for a few months in a thatched cottage in a small village and write.debbie baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02479699000203333679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-36900186466331620742011-05-08T19:39:10.394-04:002011-05-08T19:39:10.394-04:00I've read so much about this book, I clearly n...I've read so much about this book, I clearly need to read the book itself! I'm glad you enjoyed it so much -- it sounds great.Rebecca H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10825532162727473112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-12363767146774428522011-05-07T06:50:15.797-04:002011-05-07T06:50:15.797-04:00Your reading corner is SO inviting. I'm going...Your reading corner is SO inviting. I'm going to jot down the Susan Hill title and track it down. It sounds most interesting to me. The trouble is, it looks like the kind I'd like to underline in or put notes in the margins--can't DO that with a library book....Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740950362293427086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-45369348262094123272011-05-06T10:38:53.165-04:002011-05-06T10:38:53.165-04:00Yvette, wasn't it just terrific!Yvette, wasn't it just terrific!Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-28339974505610614842011-05-05T20:40:22.188-04:002011-05-05T20:40:22.188-04:00A terrific post about a terrific book.I've rea...A terrific post about a terrific book.I've read this and loved it too, Nan. A wonderful book. I am one who does like books about books and this was one of the best.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-6221230867864638562011-05-04T08:50:32.268-04:002011-05-04T08:50:32.268-04:00Thank you, Les! I so loved this book.Thank you, Les! I so loved this book.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-31867013430412448112011-05-04T06:54:10.283-04:002011-05-04T06:54:10.283-04:00It's been a busy week and I'm just getting...It's been a busy week and I'm just getting back to visiting your blog. Your header looks so lovely and I'm glad you're able to get outside once again.<br /><br />I love Howard's End (the film) but have not yet read the book. I will have to do so this summer!<br /><br />Lovely review, as always!Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-63921126696554673992011-05-03T12:50:23.376-04:002011-05-03T12:50:23.376-04:00Thanks so much, Ernestine. Isn't that just won...Thanks so much, Ernestine. Isn't that just wonderful about your granddaughters. Such a joy!Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-90351173354630574492011-05-03T11:37:42.368-04:002011-05-03T11:37:42.368-04:00Nan I love your book reviews. I can relate to so ...Nan I love your book reviews. I can relate to so much you share.<br />My home is filled with books. Then so many I have given away and donated to library. Keep my favorites. Books are always gifts to my children and grandchildren.<br />Pleased me so when my granddaughter's in their early 20's<br />on a recent visit were picking out a book and reading.One Woman's Journey - a journal being written from Woodhaven - her cottage in the woods.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12548226150115102345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-26894470389137281392011-05-03T11:13:47.083-04:002011-05-03T11:13:47.083-04:00Oh my gosh, Val, never apologize for a long commen...Oh my gosh, Val, never apologize for a long comment! I love long replies - it feels like real conversation, which to me is the best thing about blogging.<br />Have you read Dahl's, Danny the Champion of the World? There is a wonderful relationship between father and son. You might want to read it first to see if it is too old for your girls. I wish the old PBS show was available on dvd which starred Jeremy Irons and his son. It was so wonderful.<br />The Boxcar Children series was a big hit in this house, for me as well as the kids.<br />Thanks for your kind words about the post.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-88281219221753174912011-05-03T10:55:34.797-04:002011-05-03T10:55:34.797-04:00What a most excellent and enjoyable review Nan, I&...What a most excellent and enjoyable review Nan, I've noticed mentions of this book but never felt a pull to read it ...now I really do. <br /><br />I too love Durrell & Wodehouse & enjoy Dahl ..though he I am ambivalent about.. as his books for children have an edge to them which stretches my comfort zone..of course they love them :0) <br /><br />I'm not passionate about VW but I do find her work and world fascinating..My mind has to be in a nimble mood when I read her books as they are rather stretching reads for me(does that make sense)<br /><br />The quote about Issue books has so much truth to it..we live in a World that can be hard for grownups to cope with ..to grow up safely and happily and develop good roots seems to me the best start we can give them. <br /><br />My older daughters book teddy is the Boxcar Children and I really don't blame her :0)<br /><br />sorry this is so long I only meant to say THANK YOU!Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03003915263556622215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-65855222180961797022011-05-03T10:45:20.165-04:002011-05-03T10:45:20.165-04:00Sallie, on the other hand, I don't get to trav...Sallie, on the other hand, I don't get to travel! Howards End and A Room with a View came together on the Kindle - very inexpensive, too. <br /><br />JoAnn, our ILL works all over the country, I think. Sometimes they'll come from in-state, but I've gotten books from all over. <br /><br />Wish you could, Lisa. Actually I don't have many 'real life' friends with whom I talk books. <br /><br />What a nice, nice thing to say, Penny. Thanks! 'Friends' is just the right word.<br /><br />And I thank you, Librarian!<br /><br />So very nice to hear from you, Catherine! You will love this book, I think.<br /><br />Thanks for your nice words, Commonweeder!<br /><br />Shoreacres, your comment made me smile. THREE copies! Wow. I really should read TAQ again. I was probably 27 when I last read it, maybe even younger. But there are still descriptions that I recall. Sometimes I'll see evening light on brick and think of this book. I'm still amazed at 3 copies. It makes me want to reread it sooner than later. Thanks.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-83026871755057789032011-05-03T08:51:56.982-04:002011-05-03T08:51:56.982-04:00Well, here I am, yin to Nan's yang. I didn'...Well, here I am, yin to Nan's yang. I didn't even know there was a Gerald Durrell until last year, but I've worn out completely three copies of The Alexandria Quartet. If forced to a desert, or an island, or a desert island for that matter, and limited to one work, that might be it.<br /><br />Wonderful review, that makes me want to read Howard's End - and Gerald!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-10145368484082801802011-05-03T07:56:02.399-04:002011-05-03T07:56:02.399-04:00Thank you, Nan. This sounds like a book I must rea...Thank you, Nan. This sounds like a book I must read. I'm off to the library tomorrow. I love your blog and finding books that I know I will enjoy.Commonweederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10913336590036045901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-62821362564971278252011-05-03T01:22:02.425-04:002011-05-03T01:22:02.425-04:00I love your blog and have missed coming here. I mu...I love your blog and have missed coming here. I must do so more often. This is a book I had not heard about and I will be ordering it soon. It sounds like something I would enjoy reading -- and having on my shelf.<br /><br />It is so discouraging, at times, this Kindle world we live in. I am glad to have my books and always will be.<br /><br />Best from KY! (and howdy to NH)<br /><br />CatheirneCatherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11361090241108323002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-89351695819319762562011-05-03T01:20:44.097-04:002011-05-03T01:20:44.097-04:00I forgot to say that I absolutely understand that ...I forgot to say that I absolutely understand that this armchair is your favourite one - it looks so inviting, cosy and just the perfect place to retreat to with a book, especially the way you have placed it between the reading lamp and the shelves. Thank you for showing us this place that is so dear to you!Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-19354888081046716282011-05-02T22:10:59.518-04:002011-05-02T22:10:59.518-04:00I have read such wonderful reviews of Howards End ...I have read such wonderful reviews of Howards End is on the Landing, yours being the best, Nan, and appreciate the quotes you place here. <br /><br />I love books and I love books about books. I can just imagine you sitting in your lovely chair, surrounding by your friends, your books of course, and reading this book. Your copy sits so perfectly near your own copies and I giggle, because, this is something I would do. <br /><br />Howard's End is a favorite of mine - and I love the movie as well. Sigh.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-60852439019238428272011-05-02T22:07:04.589-04:002011-05-02T22:07:04.589-04:00Your chair and new lamp look so inviting. I can se...Your chair and new lamp look so inviting. I can see you there enjoying all your books. I also think your porch looks inviting. I could see you there with a cup of tea and a good book. Or a round of cocktails to discuss books with friends. I'll be right over. ;)Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-18834592086161071482011-05-02T20:23:28.827-04:002011-05-02T20:23:28.827-04:00I get lots of books through inter-library loan. Th...I get lots of books through inter-library loan. The system has 43 libraries, so it's hard to believe none of them have it. I may just have to put in a purchase request :-)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-38016134757685763932011-05-02T19:07:11.720-04:002011-05-02T19:07:11.720-04:00I envy Susan Hill (and you) your book-filled rooms...I envy Susan Hill (and you) your book-filled rooms! (Ah, the life I did not lead!). I was waiting for the last line in your post -- knew you'd have to own this book! (I would if I were you!) I share your love of British writers and the paragraph you quoted was priceless. <br /><br />I completely agree with her thoughts about YA books and raising children. <br /><br />I will look for the book (at the library, to read in my not book filled RV).... and also I must read Howard's End. I think that one is going on my Kindle right now as soon as I send this. NOt sure how I've missed that book.Sallie (FullTime-Life)http://travelingrainvilles.typepad.com/traveling_home/2011/05/royal-poinciana.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-60338064755693323812011-05-02T18:19:44.398-04:002011-05-02T18:19:44.398-04:00Thanks, JoAnn! Does your library offer Inter Libra...Thanks, JoAnn! Does your library offer Inter Library Loan? That's how I got my copy.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-80985510354837408382011-05-02T18:06:27.926-04:002011-05-02T18:06:27.926-04:00I love books about books, and have been checking t...I love books about books, and have been checking the library catalog periodically ever since this one was released. Still no copies in the system. Looks like I'll just have to buy a copy... great review, Nan!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-54148325297078798452011-05-02T16:41:47.140-04:002011-05-02T16:41:47.140-04:00Gosh, thanks Staci! It is such a good book.Gosh, thanks Staci! It is such a good book.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-41007685105662285412011-05-02T15:57:10.408-04:002011-05-02T15:57:10.408-04:00I seriously feel like I need to buy a copy of this...I seriously feel like I need to buy a copy of this one. I was really interested in what she had to say about the YA books and realized she's so true..all that stuff will come in its own time for sure. There needs to more of a balance. I loved this post..thank you!Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.com