Take a GOLD star as well , for your speed.
Hi readers,
A reminder about 'Book of the week' tomorrow 9.45 am radio 4.
Autobiography of Mark Twain.
' I am grown old and my memory is not as active as it used to be' he writes, claiming that he has almost stopped remembering, things that did not happen.
He hints at how the people and places he knew, took their places in his stories.
Happy reading, and should you choose, listening.
A reminder about 'Book of the week' tomorrow 9.45 am radio 4.
Autobiography of Mark Twain.
' I am grown old and my memory is not as active as it used to be' he writes, claiming that he has almost stopped remembering, things that did not happen.
He hints at how the people and places he knew, took their places in his stories.
Happy reading, and should you choose, listening.
Has anybody read "the Tao of Pooh" & "The Te of Piglet". by Benjamin Hoff?. They introduce the principles of Taoism using the A A Milne charaters. I came across them amongst my books whilst looking for Huckleberry. Must be 20 years since I read the Pooh one
Morning Readers
Special Day today !
Rupert Bear is 90 years old today.
Yes , made his first appearence in Daily Express , 90 years ago on this day.
Happy Birthday, Rupert
Special Day today !
Rupert Bear is 90 years old today.
Yes , made his first appearence in Daily Express , 90 years ago on this day.
Happy Birthday, Rupert
What is white and wears a yellow and brown checked scarf?
Rupert the fridge.
Rupert the fridge.
Hi Lorna,
Tuned into the Mark Twain,book of the week precis you highlighted on Radio 4.Was not sure what to expect as i have not read anything by him.
I found that i wanted it to go on for longer.I think i will purchase the autobiography.knowing me,this will then lead on to a book find fest of his work.There were a few things which interested me in those 15 minutes which left me intrigued.His views on slavery,slaves,his friendships with,which seems to extend to a spiritual level.The North/South American divide which seemed to show his dislike/predudice
of the North when discussing food and cooking.His interpretation of his memory and faculties fading and the importance of foods and tastes when recalling things.Lastly,i loved the section were he laughs at Health and the lengths people go to,to avoid anything tainted or frowned upon by society.He likened the the situation to "Paying out a fortune for a cow that's gone dry".
I too think,what is the point in making yourself miserable avoiding some of the pleasures in life.A little of what you fancy doesen't harm you.
That's my initial thoughts on a 15 minute abridgement by an author i hardly know.I have probably got it all wrong but am interested enough and will find out on reading the autobiography itself.
Happy reading
All the best
Titan
Tuned into the Mark Twain,book of the week precis you highlighted on Radio 4.Was not sure what to expect as i have not read anything by him.
I found that i wanted it to go on for longer.I think i will purchase the autobiography.knowing me,this will then lead on to a book find fest of his work.There were a few things which interested me in those 15 minutes which left me intrigued.His views on slavery,slaves,his friendships with,which seems to extend to a spiritual level.The North/South American divide which seemed to show his dislike/predudice
of the North when discussing food and cooking.His interpretation of his memory and faculties fading and the importance of foods and tastes when recalling things.Lastly,i loved the section were he laughs at Health and the lengths people go to,to avoid anything tainted or frowned upon by society.He likened the the situation to "Paying out a fortune for a cow that's gone dry".I too think,what is the point in making yourself miserable avoiding some of the pleasures in life.A little of what you fancy doesen't harm you.
That's my initial thoughts on a 15 minute abridgement by an author i hardly know.I have probably got it all wrong but am interested enough and will find out on reading the autobiography itself.
Happy reading
All the best
Titan
Hi Titan,
The 15 mins certainly went fast. You really paid attention , all the bits you've highlighted. Great! Yes , the food descriptions, especially the luscious corn cake, were interesting and I also like to think there are no bad foods.
We only go wrong if we have a little too much of just a few things.
So , maybe tear yourself away from th t.v. and you have a second chance to hear the first part - only 15 mins. Radio 4 12.30 am - 12.45am.
Happy reading.
The 15 mins certainly went fast. You really paid attention , all the bits you've highlighted. Great! Yes , the food descriptions, especially the luscious corn cake, were interesting and I also like to think there are no bad foods.
We only go wrong if we have a little too much of just a few things.
So , maybe tear yourself away from th t.v. and you have a second chance to hear the first part - only 15 mins. Radio 4 12.30 am - 12.45am.
Happy reading.
I was interested to learn of MT's interest in parapsychology & his love of science & technology. Was most disappointed to learn that he was a prominent freemason
Hi Lorna,
Diden't realise the continuation of the Mark Twain readings continued each morning all week.Was washing dishes with same radio station on,so actually caught it.Not only that,there are a series of short stories at 15.30 each day.Don't know what you've got me into, but caught that as well.It was a tale called "The williams's and the Burglar alarm."Quite clever.
Todays autobiography extract centred around his annual hols at his uncles farm in Florida(i think it was Florida).Very descriptive.Drummed up images of Little house on the prairie to me.
Enjoying it
Titan
Diden't realise the continuation of the Mark Twain readings continued each morning all week.Was washing dishes with same radio station on,so actually caught it.Not only that,there are a series of short stories at 15.30 each day.Don't know what you've got me into, but caught that as well.It was a tale called "The williams's and the Burglar alarm."Quite clever.
Todays autobiography extract centred around his annual hols at his uncles farm in Florida(i think it was Florida).Very descriptive.Drummed up images of Little house on the prairie to me.
Enjoying it
Titan
Hi Titan
Glad book of the week still appealing to you - am going to listen in half an hour as i was working all day today and missed morning slot!
Thanks for drawing attention to the stories as well , i didn't know about them.
to finish, words from the author :
Always do right.
This will gratify
some people,
and astonish the rest.
Happy reading.
Glad book of the week still appealing to you - am going to listen in half an hour as i was working all day today and missed morning slot!
Thanks for drawing attention to the stories as well , i didn't know about them.
to finish, words from the author :
Always do right.
This will gratify
some people,
and astonish the rest.
Happy reading.
Hi fellow readers,
There's been another birthday.
Happy Birthday, Talking Books , 75 years old this week
Apparently, format is more popular than ever, and sales up by 72% between 2008- 2009. MP 3 player now owned by many more people , is a major factor.
Talking books was never meant to be commercial, designed for the blind reader, the Royal National Institute for the Blind pioneered the scheme, and still produces them.
Martin Jarvis is the king in this field , followed by Jim Dale , his prince. Together they've turned it into an art form. Everyone from Judy Dench to Stephen Fry queueing up to record one.
The R.N.I.B. sends out 7000 talking books to its readers every day, and the service continues to be free.
Now , a bit of work for you. Same as before, first person with the right answer has the honour of submitting a book/reading quotation.
Q. What was the title and name of the author , of the first talking book , posted on 7th November 1935 ?
I have 2 titles -- will accept either or both titles.
There's been another birthday.
Happy Birthday, Talking Books , 75 years old this week
Apparently, format is more popular than ever, and sales up by 72% between 2008- 2009. MP 3 player now owned by many more people , is a major factor.
Talking books was never meant to be commercial, designed for the blind reader, the Royal National Institute for the Blind pioneered the scheme, and still produces them.
Martin Jarvis is the king in this field , followed by Jim Dale , his prince. Together they've turned it into an art form. Everyone from Judy Dench to Stephen Fry queueing up to record one.
The R.N.I.B. sends out 7000 talking books to its readers every day, and the service continues to be free.
Now , a bit of work for you. Same as before, first person with the right answer has the honour of submitting a book/reading quotation.
Q. What was the title and name of the author , of the first talking book , posted on 7th November 1935 ?
I have 2 titles -- will accept either or both titles.
Agatha Christie - The Murder of Roger Ackroyd ?
Correct , that was one of them . you may post your quote!
who's for second place with the other title ?
who's for second place with the other title ?
The other was a novel by Joseph Conrad but the title escapess me
(heard this on R4)
(heard this on R4)
i need full answer !
I get to quote?
Far too mant relied on the classic formula of aa beginning, a muddle, and an end
Philip Larkin; of the books entered for the 1977 Booker Prize
Far too mant relied on the classic formula of aa beginning, a muddle, and an end
Philip Larkin; of the books entered for the 1977 Booker Prize
c'mon a.b.d. i want to get a cuppa , and i can't leave the computer til you've tidied up !
Quote away ! it was Typhoon= Joseph Conrad
but, miss you said you would accept one or both answers and Ive done one and I can't do both and don't be cross, my bottom lip is trembling
i'm not cross, my dear little friend ! i knew i
d be you , and you didn't let me down ! Another gold star, well dun
Take your time with the prize !
d be you , and you didn't let me down ! Another gold star, well dun
Take your time with the prize !