New Leaf Nominations for December 2018 • Just for Fun: Guilty Pleasures - Page 4

CRussel · 11-06-2018, 07:41 PM

I'm really torn -- I think the early Angela Thirkell books are great good fun. But I've already read Wild Strawberries. So I guess I'll use my last ticket to second The Secret History of the Pink Carnation. I might end up reading it regardless, just to see how it relates to The Scarlet Pimpernel, which I'm definitely going to listen to now that I have a Wanda McCaddon narration of it.

issybird · 11-06-2018, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CRussel

The Secret History of the Pink Carnation. I might end up reading it regardless, just to see how it relates to The Scarlet Pimpernel,

I already know I've got to give Willig a spin, no matter what. My inner 11-year old requires it.

My OD libraries have, so it's definitely happening.

CRussel · 11-06-2018, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by issybird

I already know I've got to give Willig a spin, no matter what. My inner 11-year old requires it.

My OD libraries have, so it's definitely happening.

Yes, my Overdrive has it, and has it available without a wait. There's even an Audible version (but not at the Library, however.)

issybird · 11-06-2018, 08:47 PM

I've been informed that Wild Strawberries is available in the UK for £3.99. I've updated the relevant posts above. Not that I'm pushing it or anything!

CRussel · 11-06-2018, 08:54 PM

We currently have three that need a third, and three that need both a second and a third. It would be good if someone with tickets left could help those books along. ESPECIALLY The Water Rat of Wanchai (aka: The Deadly Touch of the Tigress), of course.

Dazrin · 11-06-2018, 09:39 PM

I will third The Water Rat of Wanchai.

I'm torn between Wild Strawberries and Pink Carnation for my last one. I would prefer WS but it needs 2 votes still while PC only needs one. Getting it Right isn't available at my library. I guess I have a couple hours, maybe I will research in a little more depth while avoiding US Election coverage.

issybird · 11-06-2018, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dazrin

while avoiding US Election coverage.

You're not the only one! Tomorrow will be soon enough, I think.

Bookworm_Girl · 11-06-2018, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by issybird

I've been informed that Wild Strawberries is available in the UK for £3.99. I've updated the relevant posts above. Not that I'm pushing it or anything!

That’s good news. I will second it!

darryl · 11-06-2018, 10:11 PM

I second Bedelia.

Bookworm_Girl · 11-06-2018, 10:19 PM

I will third Bedelia.

Bookworm_Girl · 11-06-2018, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dazrin

I will third The Water Rat of Wanchai.

I'm torn between Wild Strawberries and Pink Carnation for my last one. I would prefer WS but it needs 2 votes still while PC only needs one. Getting it Right isn't available at my library. I guess I have a couple hours, maybe I will research in a little more depth while avoiding US Election coverage.

Well, now they both need one vote each. The pressure is on!

Bookpossum · 11-06-2018, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bookworm_Girl

Well, now they both need one vote each. The pressure is on!

Who needs a horse race (we had our biggest one yesterday) when you have a last minute flurry in the Nominations thread? Keep up the good work, folks!

Catlady · 11-06-2018, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dazrin

while avoiding US Election coverage.

Quote:

Originally Posted by issybird

You're not the only one! Tomorrow will be soon enough, I think.

Me, I'm living and dying with the coverage, I absolutely can't look away till I KNOW, and I'm intermittently feeling sick and not sick. I'm flipping between channels, checking Web sites, and drinking wine--either to celebrate or to drown my sorrows; right now, who knows?

darryl · 11-06-2018, 10:53 PM

I hope that I'm not crossing the line into politics here if I observe that I find mentions of the elections in a thread with "Guilty Pleasures" in the title ironic. Donald Trump seems to be the jealously guarded guilty (and secret) pleasure of many voters.

Dazrin · 11-07-2018, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bookworm_Girl

Well, now they both need one vote each. The pressure is on!

In that case I will third Wild Strawberries!

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Literary Fun! Fun! Fun! • October 2018	sun surfer	Book Clubs	22	10-12-2018 09:12 PM
MobileRead December 2013 Book Club Nominations	WT Sharpe	Book Clubs	59	12-05-2013 07:42 AM
MobileRead December 2013's Category Nominations	WT Sharpe	Book Clubs	93	04-02-2013 11:44 AM
Literary Open Nominations • December 2012	sun surfer	Book Clubs	21	12-04-2012 09:02 AM
How about some guilty pleasures?	januaryman	Reading Recommendations	73	12-22-2010 07:54 AM

11-06-2018, 07:41 PM	#46
CRussel (he/him/his) Posts: 12,324 Karma: 80074820 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sunshine Coast, BC Device: Oasis (Gen3),Paperwhite (Gen10), Voyage, Paperwhite(orig), iPad Air M3	I'm really torn -- I think the early Angela Thirkell books are great good fun. But I've already read *Wild Strawberries. So I guess I'll use my last ticket to second The Secret History of the Pink Carnation. I might end up reading it regardless, just to see how it relates to The Scarlet Pimpernel*, which I'm definitely going to listen to now that I have a Wanda McCaddon narration of it.

11-06-2018, 08:47 PM	#49
issybird o saeclum infacetum Posts: 21,549 Karma: 236124635 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New England Device: Mini, H2O, Glo HD, Aura One	I've been informed that Wild Strawberries is available in the UK for £3.99. I've updated the relevant posts above. Not that I'm pushing it or anything!

11-06-2018, 08:54 PM	#50
CRussel (he/him/his) Posts: 12,324 Karma: 80074820 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sunshine Coast, BC Device: Oasis (Gen3),Paperwhite (Gen10), Voyage, Paperwhite(orig), iPad Air M3	We currently have three that need a third, and three that need both a second and a third. It would be good if someone with tickets left could help those books along. ESPECIALLY The Water Rat of Wanchai (aka: The Deadly Touch of the Tigress), of course.

11-06-2018, 09:39 PM	#51
Dazrin Wizard Posts: 2,737 Karma: 75825105 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: PDXish Device: Kindle Voyage, various Android devices	I will third The Water Rat of Wanchai. I'm torn between Wild Strawberries and Pink Carnation for my last one. I would prefer WS but it needs 2 votes still while PC only needs one. Getting it Right isn't available at my library. I guess I have a couple hours, maybe I will research in a little more depth while avoiding US Election coverage.

11-06-2018, 10:11 PM	#54
darryl Wizard Posts: 3,108 Karma: 60231510 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Australia Device: Kobo Aura H2O, Kindle Oasis, Huwei Ascend Mate 7	I second Bedelia.

11-06-2018, 10:19 PM	#55
Bookworm_Girl E-reader Enthusiast Posts: 4,873 Karma: 36536965 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Southwest, USA Device: Kindle Oasis 3; Kobo Aura One; iPad Mini 5	I will third Bedelia.

11-06-2018, 10:53 PM	#59
darryl Wizard Posts: 3,108 Karma: 60231510 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Australia Device: Kobo Aura H2O, Kindle Oasis, Huwei Ascend Mate 7	I hope that I'm not crossing the line into politics here if I observe that I find mentions of the elections in a thread with "Guilty Pleasures" in the title ironic. Donald Trump seems to be the jealously guarded guilty (and secret) pleasure of many voters.

Advert

Advert