tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post3115974925112261264..comments2024-03-28T22:42:54.810-07:00Comments on Bitter Tea and Mystery: The Old English Peep Show: Peter DickinsonTracyKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-17488874472324638072015-10-26T22:49:20.747-07:002015-10-26T22:49:20.747-07:00If you ever have the time and the inclination, Pra...If you ever have the time and the inclination, Prashant, I am sure you would enjoy his writing. TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-72998943260394084832015-10-26T04:58:17.911-07:002015-10-26T04:58:17.911-07:00Tracy, I like the unusual titles of his books, tho...Tracy, I like the unusual titles of his books, though I'm not sure just when I might get down to sampling the author's work.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-75933728964326189532015-10-24T11:44:41.395-07:002015-10-24T11:44:41.395-07:00That is a good description, Moira. he is very read...That is a good description, Moira. he is very readable. Even the books I ended up not caring for as much were good reads. The Last Houseparty disappointed me in the end, but I still would reread it, and maybe enjoy it more the next time.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-15883250295976776942015-10-24T11:41:38.577-07:002015-10-24T11:41:38.577-07:00He is a good character, Mathew, although the two P...He is a good character, Mathew, although the two Pibble books I have read so far are different from the other Dickinson books I have read.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-50445240285472752212015-10-23T17:46:16.705-07:002015-10-23T17:46:16.705-07:00I don't remember much about this one, though I...I don't remember much about this one, though I did read, and have a copy somewhere. Pibble was a great character, and all Dickinson's books are very readable. Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-20075394511890909832015-10-23T14:54:19.653-07:002015-10-23T14:54:19.653-07:003rd week #NoSugar....much easier now. :)3rd week #NoSugar....much easier now. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-70561103524954899422015-10-23T13:36:31.441-07:002015-10-23T13:36:31.441-07:00Tracy, you are winning me over to this Pibble char...Tracy, you are winning me over to this Pibble character. Yes, indeed you are. Slowly, I might add, but relentlessly. In fact, on my way out of the library in a few minutes I shall do a quick survey of the fiction shelves under "D." Mathew Pausthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06157135006791553019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-70109028163157594312015-10-23T12:44:40.719-07:002015-10-23T12:44:40.719-07:00Thanks, Nancy. Every time I check out your blog I ...Thanks, Nancy. Every time I check out your blog I am motivated to read some classics... shorter ones though. And I saw your No Sugar Challenge. Amazing.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-12693490128915181582015-10-23T12:39:39.385-07:002015-10-23T12:39:39.385-07:00I am eager to read the rest of the series, Sergio....I am eager to read the rest of the series, Sergio. I have a couple but not the 3rd one, so will have to look around. I do have DEATH OF A UNICORN and haven't read it yet. Maybe that one next.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-17035917700280950702015-10-23T01:00:01.024-07:002015-10-23T01:00:01.024-07:00Just checking in to let you know I'm reading ...Just checking in to let you know I'm reading the reviews.<br />Have not been reading CF the last few months but enjoy learning about new writers via your blogposts! You will have an impressive 'list of books read' at the end of 2015!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-59991574246348114772015-10-23T00:49:57.275-07:002015-10-23T00:49:57.275-07:00Another great sounding Dickinson title - right, my...Another great sounding Dickinson title - right, my copy of DEATH OF A UNICORN is going straight to the top of the TBR - thanks Tracy. Sergio (Tipping My Fedora)http://bloodymurder.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-77478445986294228802015-10-22T17:17:24.735-07:002015-10-22T17:17:24.735-07:00Well, at least you are tempted, Col. I suspect you...Well, at least you are tempted, Col. I suspect you would get more out of this one than I did, in the way of humor, because it is set in the UK. A lot of it just passed me by, I am sure. TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-37483942835383449212015-10-22T17:15:36.042-07:002015-10-22T17:15:36.042-07:00I hope you do try some Dickinson, Margot, and let ...I hope you do try some Dickinson, Margot, and let us know what you think of them.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-19873386520577170242015-10-22T17:14:45.987-07:002015-10-22T17:14:45.987-07:00Dickinson's books are definitely different, Pe...Dickinson's books are definitely different, Peggy. And in a good way, entertaining and fun.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-56074113246048211812015-10-22T08:41:29.239-07:002015-10-22T08:41:29.239-07:00Tracy - you're still trying to tempt me, but i...Tracy - you're still trying to tempt me, but it's a definite NO........for now at least!col2910https://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-50626847283380062392015-10-22T07:37:50.846-07:002015-10-22T07:37:50.846-07:00Thanks, Tracy, both for follow up with this series...Thanks, Tracy, both for follow up with this series and for your thoughtful review. I really do need to try some Dickinson, as I have the feeling these novels might really appeal to me...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-25912955032998521432015-10-22T04:29:37.611-07:002015-10-22T04:29:37.611-07:00Well, Tracy, after reading both reviews for this a...Well, Tracy, after reading both reviews for this author you have convinced me I really need to get my hands on his books! I love 'different'. Great reviews!Peggy Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00426356514707257708noreply@blogger.com