tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post767558184573437707..comments2024-01-30T13:57:40.271+11:00Comments on LoveCats DownUnder: In praise of books...Ally Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17352564320902831489noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-48987041502547849912016-04-14T17:46:07.653+10:002016-04-14T17:46:07.653+10:00Thanks, Sue. :-)
Yes, I think you're right --...Thanks, Sue. :-)<br /><br />Yes, I think you're right -- light and entertaining works a treat when you're tired, distracted, and likely to be interrupted. And it can be weirdly soothing too. :-)Michelle Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07748538761711892080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-24724580747340208812016-04-14T15:17:04.809+10:002016-04-14T15:17:04.809+10:00Glad to know your husband is okay again, Michelle....Glad to know your husband is okay again, Michelle. <br />As for go to books, I don't really have any, but when in your predicament I aim for light and entertaining as the mind isn't always concentrating at those times.Sue MacKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05475372981173809219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-35215392794113701952016-04-14T08:32:54.702+10:002016-04-14T08:32:54.702+10:00LOL. I love that one-click. I hope you enjoy it!LOL. I love that one-click. I hope you enjoy it!Michelle Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07748538761711892080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-36839975382491659352016-04-14T08:32:17.635+10:002016-04-14T08:32:17.635+10:00You know, Elaine, I really need to look into makin...You know, Elaine, I really need to look into making some collections on my ereaders. They sound like a great organisational tool...and must make it so much easier for finding what you want when you want it. Thanks for the tip! Like you I might make a list of favourite books to reread in tough times--those books can be such a comfort. In fact "Comfort Reads" sounds like the perfect title for a collection. :-)Michelle Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07748538761711892080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-77445746188027856472016-04-14T08:29:06.180+10:002016-04-14T08:29:06.180+10:00Thanks, Jen! There wasn't much chocolate gobbl...Thanks, Jen! There wasn't much chocolate gobbled up over Easter for us -- for which our waistlines have no doubt thanked us. ;-) <br /><br />Oh, and, YES! Books are the best. :-)Michelle Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07748538761711892080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-15745473649990205712016-04-13T22:07:01.229+10:002016-04-13T22:07:01.229+10:00Good to know your husband recovered. I love that y...Good to know your husband recovered. I love that you can make collections of ebooks on ebook readers. I have a collection of favourites I like to reread in testing times. Many of them have lots of angst. Maybe the overcoming of difficulties in the book is reassuring when facing my own difficulties.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04429380900803621644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-31414044179394460342016-04-13T19:38:01.887+10:002016-04-13T19:38:01.887+10:00Aaaaannnnndddddd....
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Thanks, Michelle. (...Aaaaannnnndddddd....<br /><br />CLICK!<br /><br />Thanks, Michelle. (I think.) Bronwyn Jamesonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00720477786460767921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-90204814588007776702016-04-13T19:30:07.431+10:002016-04-13T19:30:07.431+10:00So glad to hear Mr Douglas is on the mend. That so...So glad to hear Mr Douglas is on the mend. That sounds like a very stressful Easter, Michelle! Hope everything is back to normal now!! <br /><br />Books are so fantastic for taking you away from the everyday. Jennifer St Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15115014191040562984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-55213694693854431392016-04-13T18:08:31.190+10:002016-04-13T18:08:31.190+10:00Thanks, Bron. :-)
Ah, as for Captain Lacey...I...Thanks, Bron. :-)<br /><br />Ah, as for Captain Lacey...I've added the link to the bottom of the post as Book 1 in the series is currently free on Kindle. An offer too good to pass up, I think. One of the things I most love about the series is the community that's created -- such a flawed community too, but I can't help and love them (even when I want to shake them). <br /><br />Oh, and, yes! TV can be a godsend in times of stress too. Another welcome escape. :-)Michelle Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07748538761711892080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-91210095895431378062016-04-13T18:03:44.669+10:002016-04-13T18:03:44.669+10:00Thanks, Catherine. :-)
As for addictive books, th...Thanks, Catherine. :-)<br /><br />As for addictive books, the last time I did this kind of glom was for the Sookie Stackhouse series. But check the link I added in the post above. Book 1 in the Captain Lacey is free on Kindle at the moment. You could go and grab it and keep it for a rainy day. Just sayin'. ;-)Michelle Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07748538761711892080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-11851524676212976192016-04-13T17:14:39.589+10:002016-04-13T17:14:39.589+10:00Firstly, so sorry to hear about the unplanned East...Firstly, so sorry to hear about the unplanned Easter arrangements but good news that Mr D is recuperating nicely. <br /><br />The "now up to book 9" is a rousing recommendation for the Ashley Gardner series. I must check that out -- regency mystery does sound like something I would like. <br /><br />Funnily enough, I'm not a reader in truly stressful times. I find I can't concentrate on the story and so to escape I tend to watch (TV) rather than read. Or if I do try to read, I don't enjoy the story and that seems such a waste and unfair on the book/author. <br /><br />Bronwyn Jamesonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00720477786460767921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-25551556226240734462016-04-13T14:37:56.508+10:002016-04-13T14:37:56.508+10:00Glad that Mr Douglas is recovering and that you ha...Glad that Mr Douglas is recovering and that you had books to keep you company. Hugs.<br /><br />I haven't seen that Ashley Gardner and I was tempted, until you mentioned Book 9. Addictive books never do well with me as I forget the world and just read. So I'll keep that for one day when the world can be forgotten :)<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Cath xoCatherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09322007107036171737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-22546186936740941482016-04-13T12:48:42.377+10:002016-04-13T12:48:42.377+10:00Malvina, yes! It's funny, but in stressful tim...Malvina, yes! It's funny, but in stressful times books become all the more dear to me. :-) Therapy through reading sounds healthier than seeking it in other places. And, you're right -- those HEA give one such a boost and make the world a much nicer place. :-)Michelle Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07748538761711892080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-55020136766533262362016-04-13T11:18:35.541+10:002016-04-13T11:18:35.541+10:00I read to relax, so it becomes a no brainer I need...I read to relax, so it becomes a no brainer I need books at stressful times! Sorry DH was unwell, hope it's sorted, but reading can transport you so beautifully. I love the HEA ending with romance, sometimes you just need that lovely optimism and feel good strokes. Makes life far more enjoyable! Malvinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01643063300200396369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-21383381265554782272016-04-13T11:18:20.008+10:002016-04-13T11:18:20.008+10:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Malvinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01643063300200396369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-8999351612898934282016-04-13T08:44:58.588+10:002016-04-13T08:44:58.588+10:00Sometimes I wonder where we'd be without books...Sometimes I wonder where we'd be without books, Helen! Thanks for your good wishes, and I'm sending hugs on the number of times you've had your DH in and out of hospital. Not only can it be worrying, but it's wearing -- a good book is definitely a lifesaver. :-)Michelle Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07748538761711892080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-44684680987124888812016-04-13T06:43:08.409+10:002016-04-13T06:43:08.409+10:00Oh Michelle I am sorry Mr Douglas was ill but glad...Oh Michelle I am sorry Mr Douglas was ill but glad that he is on the mend now hugs to you both, and I agree books stories that take you away make you smile and laugh but more importantly take your mind off what is happening are the best. Over the last 20 years or so I have had Hubby in and out of hospital for surgery and yes I have always turned to books they helped me so much but I am not sure if there has been a favourite amongst them there have probably been too many to remember LOL<br /><br />Have Fun<br />HelenHelenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03984438742736003285noreply@blogger.com