tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post9160494558380217550..comments2024-03-25T08:10:55.433+00:00Comments on March House Books Blog: Some of the language is a little old fashioned, but I still want to read them all! Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-52345781932350515742014-10-29T08:40:56.556+00:002014-10-29T08:40:56.556+00:00Thank you kokila, you always brighten my day with ...Thank you kokila, you always brighten my day with your lovely comments. I like the rule of 100 it’s not long before I can s using it!!! OK, it’s a few years yet, but I sincerely hope I make it as I need all that time to read everything in my tbr pile. heheBarbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-89695514884661336842014-10-29T05:53:53.730+00:002014-10-29T05:53:53.730+00:00Lol.. loved your last line ..as I was doing it fro...Lol.. loved your last line ..as I was doing it from age 4 :D <br />Congrats and wishes to little Evie :)<br />And page 69 or 29 .. I am loving ALL the books you have posted about. As for the language .. warm welcome to the old fashioned .<br />Loved the cover of the 'Highland pony Trek' <br />Thanks for the wealth of books you share and posts Barbara.its amazing and inspiring in many ways :)Kokila guptahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14992236728883850513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-38327193837307476062014-10-24T11:37:49.326+01:002014-10-24T11:37:49.326+01:00Oh Claudine, you do make me smile! I’ve always jud...Oh Claudine, you do make me smile! I’ve always judged books by the cover, first page, and blurb, now I’m checking page 69 as well! It would be a bit of a conundrum to love the cover & the first page but not page 69 – then what? :-)Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-24684701000656928382014-10-24T11:33:38.942+01:002014-10-24T11:33:38.942+01:00Hi Diane, I love my website and blog, but it quick...Hi Diane, I love my website and blog, but it quickly went from being a hobby to a full-time job when I gave up my 'proper' work. I love it but sometimes think it would be nice to go back to being a collector who sells the occasional thing. My problem is I hate parting with anything! I would be just the same with all the pretty things you sell. I would want to squirrel them all away. Barbara x Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-89522659404783289702014-10-24T08:21:07.871+01:002014-10-24T08:21:07.871+01:00Oh my God, I've been doing it the wrong way th...Oh my God, I've been doing it the wrong way this whole time ~ judging books by their cover when I was a toddler and all. I like the Pg 69 rule. I'm going to give it a try. Three Terms at Upland sounds good. As for the Enid Blyton books, their covers are gorgeous. :) <br /><br />Congrats to little Evie for winning those books! And happy weekends, Barbara!Yanting Guehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04788603550626277974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-70259713529126512482014-10-24T01:22:33.138+01:002014-10-24T01:22:33.138+01:00These look amazing! Of course anything with ponies...These look amazing! Of course anything with ponies gets my attention! Never heard of the 69 rule, actually that's a great tip! I look at my shop as more of a pass-time and hobby, but it's fun and I love getting a chance to see all the books and goodies before I sell them. ~ DianeCraveCutehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17266646948003488534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-59347662517188021952014-10-22T14:38:04.085+01:002014-10-22T14:38:04.085+01:00Hi Marilyn, I’m sure you aren’t the first person t...Hi Marilyn, I’m sure you aren’t the first person to try out the rule of 69 on their own work! I’ve just ordered a copy of your book and am really looking forward to its arrival. I intended to get it when I went into town this morning and then forgot all about it. <br />I hope you are enjoying the New Story Budget, I though it was a sweet little book. You must let me know what your granddaughter thinks. xx<br />Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-457875586426316942014-10-22T14:17:57.740+01:002014-10-22T14:17:57.740+01:00What a brilliant idea, now all I need is the book ...What a brilliant idea, now all I need is the book store to put it in :-)<br /><br />I hope your week is going well, Barbara.<br />Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-88605775993678216672014-10-22T14:16:40.381+01:002014-10-22T14:16:40.381+01:00Oh lucky Amber, how nice to have a collection all ...Oh lucky Amber, how nice to have a collection all ready and waiting to go in her first home. My shelves are all full too, but I’ve managed to squeeze in my Enid Blyton collection. They have pride of place on the bookshelves in the sitting room. It’s surprising the number of people who comment on them. <br /><br />I always read the first page and the blurb, but now I’m going to ignore the blurb and go straight to page 69.<br /><br />Have a great rest of the week, Barbara x<br />Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-65069751650674683592014-10-21T18:32:32.595+01:002014-10-21T18:32:32.595+01:00I love the books you choose, Barbara. And as for ...I love the books you choose, Barbara. And as for the 69 rule - I have to admit that I rushed to my novel to try it out - and yes, it contained an important part of the plot! Not sure I would have admitted it otherwise! Meanwhile I have been reading the New Story Budget for Little Folk from your shop. Can't wait to try it out on my almost-five-year-old granddaughter! xGuernsey Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10351729766544892085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-16513325329148809852014-10-21T18:10:51.605+01:002014-10-21T18:10:51.605+01:00Oooh! So many wonderful Enid Blyton books. I sto...Oooh! So many wonderful Enid Blyton books. I stopped collecting mine when the designated book-case was full. The collection was meant for Amber, and she's meant to take them with her when she leaves home, but perhaps we'll wait until after uni, when she has her own house. <br /><br />I have a rule of my own with novels, I simply read the first page, and if I'm captivated enough to want to turn to page two, I buy it. I'll have to try the page 69 thing too.<br /><br />Have a wonderful evening Barbara x<br />Melancholy and Menacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06673612033089953330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-15027291998906443612014-10-21T17:15:17.341+01:002014-10-21T17:15:17.341+01:00I am going try that page 69 trick next time I am a...I am going try that page 69 trick next time I am at the bookstore.<br /><br />Thanks for the sweet words on blog. I was looking at the sweet picture in your sidebar of kids looking through the bookstore window. Wouldn't a mural be beautiful in a children's book store!Art and Sandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09070124859845536964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-89624066619889593552014-10-21T12:03:13.904+01:002014-10-21T12:03:13.904+01:00That’s a very sensible statement Kelly, and I have...That’s a very sensible statement Kelly, and I have to say I agree with you. I always hate coming to the end of something I love and quite often start over again. No wonder my tbr pile never gets any lessBarbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-84601688175242905882014-10-21T11:59:44.413+01:002014-10-21T11:59:44.413+01:00Hello Tracy, the stairs that kept going down is a ...Hello Tracy, the stairs that kept going down is a good story – I can vouch for that because I keep reading a bit more every time I get a spare moment!<br /><br />I’m sure you’re right about reading past page 100 in case it gets better, the trouble is I don’t think I will ever find the time to read everything on my tbr list if I don’t apply some kind of ‘rule’ and I guess this one is as good as any.<br /><br />Thanks for your visit, Barbara<br />Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-35186793813192869942014-10-21T11:52:21.563+01:002014-10-21T11:52:21.563+01:00Hi Shashi, I always read the blurb on the back and...Hi Shashi, I always read the blurb on the back and then the first page but in future I’m going to start with page 69. I think it really works! <br />Little Evie did so well, her writing is beautiful.<br />It was nice to chat with you today, thanks for calling in. Barbara. <br />Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-67631822147425657452014-10-21T11:49:34.306+01:002014-10-21T11:49:34.306+01:00Hello Fiona, thanks very much for your visit. I ag...Hello Fiona, thanks very much for your visit. I agree about the Tresilian dust jackets. They are absolutely beautiful. I’ve not read Secret of Grange Farm but having read page 69, I'm really tempted to read the rest. The trouble is I’m supposed to be listing them for sale, but it’s hard when you love books as much as I do. BarbaraBarbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-52968493498376238692014-10-21T11:36:39.630+01:002014-10-21T11:36:39.630+01:00Hello Anne Marie, What a lovely memory thank you s...Hello Anne Marie, What a lovely memory thank you so much for sharing it. I loved all the adventure books and even had a go at writing something similar when I was about twelve. My story was full of underground caves, passageways, smugglers, dognappers - you know the kind of thing. Mum threw it in the bin after I left home, and it was probably the best place for it! :-)Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-1091228359514188672014-10-21T11:30:25.085+01:002014-10-21T11:30:25.085+01:00Hi Stephanie, I didn’t know about Nancy Drew when ...Hi Stephanie, I didn’t know about Nancy Drew when I was a child, I was probably far too busy reading anything and everything by Enid Blyton. I wish I had discovered them though as I always feel I’ve missed out. Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-27938870930393969472014-10-21T11:03:02.202+01:002014-10-21T11:03:02.202+01:00Hi Sue, I can’t think of Biggles without thinking ...Hi Sue, I can’t think of Biggles without thinking of you now! Your photograph of the Biggles book and all the bits and pieces always comes to mind. Thanks for calling in, BarbaraBarbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-60546731695075377342014-10-20T23:10:15.569+01:002014-10-20T23:10:15.569+01:00Exciting, I never find books old...I just start re...Exciting, I never find books old...I just start reading them all over again. Kelly Steelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09030019966183220952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-80739174743401481192014-10-20T18:16:52.673+01:002014-10-20T18:16:52.673+01:00I always think a good story is a good story no mat...I always think a good story is a good story no matter what and The Stairs That Kept Going Down sound like a good story to me.<br /><br />Whilst I've never heard of this particular 'rule' I do know lots of readers who use the 100 page rule. For myself once I have begun a book I have to finish it. Partly I'm stubborn but I've also read plenty of books where nothing has happened before page 100 and I've been glad to have read on only to find the story got so much better.<br /><br />Well done Evie, what an achievement at such a tender age.Felicity Grace Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17852843882007267665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-28546957501407019762014-10-20T07:20:15.144+01:002014-10-20T07:20:15.144+01:00Although I never used that rule however, I usually...Although I never used that rule however, I usually read a couple of pages from the middle of the book to find out if it will hold my interest. <br />Oh I love those adventure books and Barbara I don't blame you for wanting to read every book that passes through your hands as they are just wonderful books.<br />Congratulations to Evie! Well done indeed.<br />Shashi Nayagamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12104875758016386977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-75041620927824479182014-10-19T21:48:33.057+01:002014-10-19T21:48:33.057+01:00Absolutely gorgeous Stuart Tresilian dustjackets o...Absolutely gorgeous Stuart Tresilian dustjackets on those Adventure Series books, I am jealous! I have all 8 of the Macmillan editions already but no dustjackets. <br /><br />Next time I'm trying to decide if I want to get a book or not I will try to remember to turn to page 69 to see if that helps. I often open it up and read a random page anyway, but there might be some magic or science behind page 69. <br /><br />I've also got Secret of Grange Farm which is a good read (I bought it because I already had The Secret of the Loch by the same author (so I didn't need to check any inside pages before I bought!)NinaMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17789930871094958597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-50979542722250459912014-10-19T18:15:35.301+01:002014-10-19T18:15:35.301+01:00I have some Enid Blyton books which I have managed...I have some Enid Blyton books which I have managed to find from charity shops etc. The first Adventure book was The Island which I read but was actually read to us in school in a quiet period many years ago. We had moved into a new school and it had corridors in an E shape and the classrooms were in the short legs of the E. As it was a local school we used to run around it when it was being built. I remember going in and seeing the corridors before the floors were put in. When I read and when the teacher read, I had it in my head the unfinished corridors of the school when reading about the underground passageways in The Island. Some things just stick in your mind. I'm not sure if I've read The Valley though.<br /><br />Loved the Pat Smythe books and any pony books. Thanks for taking me back there.Campfirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06573797205145907726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-71602355759168240722014-10-19T17:36:07.241+01:002014-10-19T17:36:07.241+01:00How CUTE that a 4-year-old won the contest!!! The ...How CUTE that a 4-year-old won the contest!!! The covers of those Enid Blyton books remind me of the covers of the Nancy Drew books I read as a child.Stephanie Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461865229341760836noreply@blogger.com