tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507806734569168871.post972817554275882642..comments2023-05-16T13:55:16.309+02:00Comments on On Dragonfly Wings: a different kind of bookthe dragonflyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00910969956758977269noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507806734569168871.post-1368700671791864232008-01-20T04:58:00.000+01:002008-01-20T04:58:00.000+01:00Reading? With a 7 month old? I have ASSIGNED readi...Reading? With a 7 month old? I have ASSIGNED reading (in law school) with my 5 month old and I still can't manage to do it . . I'm impressed.KGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10236206776336550381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507806734569168871.post-8349295882826711652008-01-19T15:18:00.000+01:002008-01-19T15:18:00.000+01:00Ohh I loved Emma...although I love Emma, in book f...Ohh I loved Emma...although I love Emma, in book form, while lying in front of a fire and eating an apple.Mary Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08923591889426758103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507806734569168871.post-7781300950036993892008-01-19T10:17:00.000+01:002008-01-19T10:17:00.000+01:00There is something about the tactileness of a book...There is something about the tactileness of a book that heightens my enjoyment. PBS's Masterpeice theatre is running a series of Austen-inspired movies. I'm very excited. Last week was Persuasion -- I was in heaven. <BR/><BR/>I can't read back to back Austen books. Otherwise I start channeling the Bennetts in my writing and speaking style. It is a curse. Upon my word. It is most vexing for the husband who in turn becomes quite quarrelsome.<BR/><BR/>Have you read anything by Edith Wharton? And my fave is the very obscure Olivia Manning.N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07533821425490415972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507806734569168871.post-6432103467192226472008-01-19T01:54:00.000+01:002008-01-19T01:54:00.000+01:00Huh. I don't know that I would enjoy reading a boo...Huh. I don't know that I would enjoy reading a book online. I love holding books in my hands.I like the feel of the paper...I'm a freak like this. I should try sometime...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507806734569168871.post-6035490372976413712008-01-18T22:05:00.000+01:002008-01-18T22:05:00.000+01:00I keep hearing about book-reading online. I can't...I keep hearing about book-reading online. I can't see doing it myself, as I do most of my reading at night before bed. Though if I got a laptop... :)<BR/><BR/>Enjoy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507806734569168871.post-6004704405205989102008-01-18T20:56:00.000+01:002008-01-18T20:56:00.000+01:00There will always be a special place for books. I...There will always be a special place for books. It's that feeling you get when you walk into a book store. Can't explain it, but the computer will never take away the need for books.Rose Daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01782058186808540354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507806734569168871.post-17844148787519263082008-01-18T13:24:00.000+01:002008-01-18T13:24:00.000+01:00I can't say which Austen novel to read next since ...I can't say which Austen novel to read next since I haven't read any, but being in Germany and wanting to read English novels does not mean you have to read it on your computer screen - it means you order them from Amazon.de - they come right to your doorstep.<BR/><BR/>I'm reading English books almost exclusively and have more of them than the local bookstore.Susannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14220769941216066968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507806734569168871.post-12141068955963066352008-01-18T06:04:00.000+01:002008-01-18T06:04:00.000+01:00Give up books? Can you imagine? I shutter.Sense a...Give up books? Can you imagine? I shutter.<BR/><BR/>Sense and Sensibility a must read after P&P. <BR/><BR/>Oh, to have the time to read. I need my three kids to start school ASAP so I can catch up!OHmommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12712111068636100187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507806734569168871.post-86040646143423012942008-01-18T05:44:00.000+01:002008-01-18T05:44:00.000+01:00I haven't read Persuasion, but now I think I might...I haven't read Persuasion, but now I think I might.Chrissyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10149130500687247127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507806734569168871.post-17681450611271051572008-01-18T04:34:00.000+01:002008-01-18T04:34:00.000+01:00I am so with you: there is just something about ho...I am so with you: there is just something about holding onto that book and caressing the pages. And the bookshelves! What an awful day if those beautiful book-filled shelves were to ever disappear!Jolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15511682180313702603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507806734569168871.post-8647196671812578942008-01-18T03:12:00.000+01:002008-01-18T03:12:00.000+01:00I *love* Emma as well...And I so admire you for re...I *love* Emma as well...<BR/><BR/>And I so admire you for reading it on the computer--my eyes would go fuzzy in no time, and my patience, I'm sure, would have gone right out the window...!Aliki2006https://www.blogger.com/profile/15763865834765963343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507806734569168871.post-73316580780573784062008-01-18T02:30:00.000+01:002008-01-18T02:30:00.000+01:00A friend of mine and I were just talking yesterday...A friend of mine and I were just talking yesterday about whether newspapers, books and magazines will ever become obsolete - we didn't think so. It's just nice to be able to carry the copy with you - wherever and curl up with it or have it beside you at a doctor appt. or whatever. I'm glad you enjoyed this online experience and this book. We have watched that movie over and over - over the past several months - my girls and I love it! Take care and see you soon. KellanKellanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07882991320065439298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507806734569168871.post-15039124550049723132008-01-18T00:18:00.000+01:002008-01-18T00:18:00.000+01:00I'm totally with you about holding and feeling a b...I'm totally with you about holding and feeling a book. But when you gotta have it, ya gotta have it. =)Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15898415128748687415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507806734569168871.post-89901509455570719062008-01-17T20:16:00.000+01:002008-01-17T20:16:00.000+01:00I haven't read any Austen so I'm not a good person...I haven't read any Austen so I'm not a good person to give advice here. I love the movie Sense & Sensibility. <BR/>I'd be happy to pick up a copy of a book for you and ship it but it'd take a long time to get to Germany, huh? :(<BR/>I definitely agree with you on the holding, touching, smelling of books. I feel bad that it kills trees but I recycle them so hopefully that helps. <BR/>I hope books won't be obsolete one day but if they are, the 82 on my bookshelves will keep me busy for awhile, I s'pose. :)Amy Yhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06303953793008491241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507806734569168871.post-66916795616955420342008-01-17T18:18:00.000+01:002008-01-17T18:18:00.000+01:00Emma or Sense & Sensibility.I am torn. I agree ab...Emma or Sense & Sensibility.<BR/><BR/>I am torn. I agree about books being held and felt and smelled. BUT, oh, the trees. The TREES!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507806734569168871.post-87032063088274869752008-01-17T11:30:00.000+01:002008-01-17T11:30:00.000+01:00SJSFalter+: I won't!! Not completely, anyway. B...SJSFalter+: I won't!! Not completely, anyway. But I've given in to the idea of reading a few chapters a day on my computer screen... :)<BR/><BR/>I'm hope I'm not conveying the idea that I think people should give up books. That thought gives me nightmares! But I do like that there is easy access to classics like Austen and such. It was an interesting experience.the dragonflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00910969956758977269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507806734569168871.post-9194152959863447622008-01-17T09:52:00.000+01:002008-01-17T09:52:00.000+01:00I love the smell of old books, the sound of a turn...I love the smell of old books, the sound of a turning page and the ability to cuddle under a warm blanket it bed and travel to a far away place. I dont thing many people would give that up for a computer screen. Would they?3HappyHippieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11320202901313408946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507806734569168871.post-7556461292684493492008-01-17T09:19:00.000+01:002008-01-17T09:19:00.000+01:00I see what you mean...it's not as if you can lie d...I see what you mean...it's not as if you can lie down on the couch with a blanket, pillow and your computer...<BR/><BR/>How about the German libraries - they should have an English section. I am sure Austen will be represented in any library of a decent size.<BR/><BR/>HeidiFamily Adventurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00093360285075029799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507806734569168871.post-77117326349492762612008-01-17T06:39:00.000+01:002008-01-17T06:39:00.000+01:00wow. impressive. ive been so busy with rehearsal...wow. impressive. ive been so busy with rehearsals that I've only read about 2 more chapters since I started Emma last week.painted maypolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06446625015003854710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507806734569168871.post-90068076246317094692008-01-17T04:32:00.000+01:002008-01-17T04:32:00.000+01:00Yes, Emma.Yes, Emma.Cyndihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02472019588254017183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507806734569168871.post-47447385623667929672008-01-17T01:55:00.000+01:002008-01-17T01:55:00.000+01:00Good for you! SusieJ, ADHD Remedies I should do th...Good for you! <A HREF="http://www.susiej.com/index.php/common-sense-remedies-for-attention-problems/" REL="nofollow">SusieJ, ADHD Remedies</A> I should do that too-- I miss Austen.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507806734569168871.post-54477351438373094392008-01-17T00:45:00.000+01:002008-01-17T00:45:00.000+01:00I liked all her books. Even took a Jane Austen Se...I liked all her books. Even took a Jane Austen Seminar way back when at University.ewe are herehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13339650361453626546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507806734569168871.post-20967221145972036822008-01-17T00:32:00.000+01:002008-01-17T00:32:00.000+01:00I agree with you whole heartedly, but I understand...I agree with you whole heartedly, but I understand the need to read a book NOW! Have you heard of the Kindle, Amazon's wireless reading device? Then you don't have to sit at a computer although it's still an electronic screen. But you can download tons of books to it.Mary Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14236441806234261588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507806734569168871.post-59005155173112134752008-01-16T23:57:00.000+01:002008-01-16T23:57:00.000+01:00I LOVE Jane Austen. LOVE. Emma is good. Persuas...I LOVE Jane Austen. LOVE. Emma is good. Persuasion is awesome. Sense and Sensibility is wonderful. I think Mansfield Park and Northanger Abbey are weaker. Still wonderful, but weaker. P&P is my absolute favorite, but S&S is my second. I know a lot of people insist that Persuasion is the best.TheOneTrueSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04756132396031048647noreply@blogger.com