http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/fiction-f11/-t1.htm Sat, 20 Jun 2009 08:56:54 GMT 10 http://i57.servimg.com/u/f57/11/07/88/16/banner12.jpg http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/fiction-f11/-t1.htm http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/fiction-f11/what-s-everybody-reading-t35.htm BygoneKnits I always have a ton of volumes going at once, but at the moment, I'm on huge kicks of Agatha Christie and Wodehouse (such security blankets for me). But last night I started The Red House, by A.A. Milne (yes, he of Winnie-the-Pooh fame). So far, it's of the typical 1920s/30s English Country House Murder genre, but there's something of the same delightful, lighthearted, bedtime story tone of the WTP books about it. Plus, I'm listening to it on audiobook, and there's something comforting about ... Fiction Tue, 08 Jan 2008 19:20:50 GMT http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/fiction-f11/what-s-everybody-reading-t35.htm#215 http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/fiction-f11/what-s-everybody-reading-t35.htm http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/fiction-f11/the-social-club-book-chain-t346.htm Miss Roulette I've just been reading Grey Mask by Patricia Wentworth and thought there would probably be a few members of the Social Club who would like to read it. So I propose to start a book chain. Any member can take part. All you have to do is list the book, with a little review or link so members can read more about the book. Anyone interested in reading the book should PM the poster. The poster then lists the people who want the book (preferably by editing their original post) and sends it to the ... Fiction Sat, 20 Jun 2009 08:56:54 GMT http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/fiction-f11/the-social-club-book-chain-t346.htm#4664 http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/fiction-f11/the-social-club-book-chain-t346.htm http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/fiction-f11/best-sellers-of-the-eras-t44.htm the_librarian Hi all, Even though I don't get to read as much as I would like, what with kids and the dog and all of the other daily zillion things of everyday life, when I do get to, it is a treat. One of the ways I try to learn about the past is reading best sellers from bygone eras. I thought this would be a good topic to post so that we can learn what fiction you have read that everyone else might enjoy. I'll lead off with one of my all time favority books: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn Coming of ... Fiction Fri, 11 Jan 2008 16:36:11 GMT http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/fiction-f11/best-sellers-of-the-eras-t44.htm#347 http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/fiction-f11/best-sellers-of-the-eras-t44.htm http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/fiction-f11/cozies-new-old-t81.htm lindydiva The obvious: Agatha Christie, Ngaio Marsh The new: (character or series names here) Daisy Dalrymple, Grace & Favor, Maisie Dobbs, Jade del Cameron, Phryne Fisher ...just for a start. Maisie Dobbs has gotten a lot of press and attention, but I've lost interest, partly as I don't particuarly like her. Too much self-rightousness and an appalling lack of humor don't make the woman. The Christies I like best are not the series books, though I am very fond of Tommy and Tuppence. My ... Fiction Thu, 17 Jan 2008 14:10:42 GMT http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/fiction-f11/cozies-new-old-t81.htm#561 http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/fiction-f11/cozies-new-old-t81.htm http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/fiction-f11/dorothy-l-sayers-t82.htm lindydiva Scholar, author, and very opinionated lady. Her Lord Peter Wimsey books came about because she thought it might be a good way to pay the rent, but they became something special. I have also read some of Miss Sayer's plays, essays, and letters, and the breadth of her intelligence and education is humbling. She also translated The Divine Comedy (though she died before she could complete Il Paradiso, a friend finished the work). Her introduction alone is worth the purchase price. Fiction Thu, 17 Jan 2008 14:14:08 GMT http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/fiction-f11/dorothy-l-sayers-t82.htm#562 http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/fiction-f11/dorothy-l-sayers-t82.htm