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Stranded on a desert island
They'd been stranded on the island now for over two years. Three shipwrecked sailors who had been lucky to survive and had made the best of the natural resources they'd found. But now it was becoming obvious that there was no possible hope of rescue. Doomed to a lonely, monotonous existence, they sat on the beach and stared out to sea. Suddenly there was a glint in the water - yes - definitely something shining, bouncing on the waves. Yes, there it was, a bottle. Yes, a bottle. Maybe there was a message in it it was certainly corked.
Quickly, Angus the Scot snatched it up and pulled out the cork.
There was a huge puff of smoke and out curled a genie.
'Thank you, master. You have released me from an evil curse. And to reward you I shall grant each of you a wish. What will they be?'
'Well,' said Angus, 'I'd like ten million pounds, a country estate in Scotland and a beautiful wife.'
'It shall be done,' said the genie and Angus disappeared to be re-sited in Scotland.
'As for me,' said Quentin, 'I'd also like ten million pounds, but my estate would be in lovely Hampshire with my darling Dorothy there to love me.'
'It shall be done,' said the genie again, and off went the Englishman.
'And what about you?' said the spirit to Murphy. 'What is your wish?'
'Well,' said the Kerryman, 'I don't want money or land. I'm lonely and need company. I miss Angus and Quentin, wish the two lads were back here!'
Learning French
Casey had decided on a holiday with a difference. No seaside this year, no holiday park, no caravan. No, this year he would go abroad. Somewhere in Europe. France? Yes, France.
'But surely you'll have terrible trouble with the language,' suggested Kelly.
'Not at all,' said Casey. 'Sure I've studied French for over two weeks and I have it off to a T.'
'Well, give me an example,' pressed Kelly, totally unconvinced.
'Well,' explained Casey, 'supposing I was lost in France and I was hungry. I would go to a farmhouse and say to the farmer: Pardonnez moi monsieur, avez-vous un oeuf? and he'd give me an egg.'
'That's all very well,' argued Kelly. 'But supposing you want two eggs, what then?'
'Exactly the same,' sighed Kelly. 'I would say: Avez vous trois oeufs? and he'd give me three and I'd give him one back!'
Engine trouble
Ryan and Rourke were travelling to America, flying for the first time and, more than apprehensive, they were frightened stiff. Every noise, every jerk of the plane had their hearts beating fast. To make matters worse they had one of those pilots who likes to relate every little detail to the passengers.
'Ladies and gents,' he began, 'You may have noticed a wee jolt just now. That was in fact the number one engine cutting out. It's a little irregular but don't worry because we have three more. It does mean though that we'll be an hour late reaching New York.'
Hardly five minutes were gone before the man was on the microphone again:
'Apologies folks, but we've lost engine number two. We still have two left, but we will be another hour late.'
Before the tremors of panic had settled themselves, the boys heard the next fatal announcement:
'Once again, my apologies ladies and gentlemen, but it now seems that we've lost number three engine. This will delay us a further two hours.'
'Begod,' said Ryan to Rourke, 'if we lose the last engine we'll be up here all day!'
Mother of God help me
A workman was repairing the roof of the Liverpool Cathedral. Into the chapel below came the widow Cassidy bearing the world's troubles on her shoulders.
Kneeling down she poured out her heart at a great level of decibels.
'Mother of God, help me!' she cried.
'Mother of God, help me!'
Unable to contain himself the roofer called down in a booming voice:
'What do you want?'
'Don't be so nosy!' shouted the widow. 'It's your mother I'm talking to!'
The American tourist
The American tourist was walking around the cathedral admiring the architecture.
'Are you enjoying your visit to Ireland?' asked a young priest.
'Very much, Father, but I can't get on with the whiskey it's far too strong for me,' said the Yank.
'Why so?' asked the priest.
'Well, I got drunk on it on Saturday night and crashed out unconscious. Sunday morning I woke at 5 a.m. bright as a button. I went to 6 o'clock mass, 7 o'clock mass, 8 o'clock, nine, ten and eleven o'clock mass. Then I went to afternoon Rosary, sermon, Stations of the Cross and Benediction!'
'So what's wrong with that?' asked the priest.
'I'm a Protestant!' said the tourist.
Visiting missionary
So there stood the visiting missionary Father O'Sullivan, six feet tall, so red in the face he was nearly purple. As he stared from the pulpit he scanned the crowded church and, without warning, launched into an almighty tirade.
'Let me tell yez all this. Then I'll tell you no more,' he bellowed. The whole parish is going to hell. Everyone in this parish is going to hell!'
Stunned silence - open mouths - fear filled eyes -laughter. Laughter? Laughter? - from whom? Laughter from a little old man in the front row.
The whole parish is going to hell. Every man, woman and child is going to hell. No escape, yez are all doomed.'
Silence - well, almost. All were transfixed except our little friend at the front. He was almost in hysterics.
'Didn't you hear me?' said Father O'Sullivan. 'I said the whole parish is going to hell.'
'I know,' said the old man, 'but I'm from the next parish, Father.'
Escape from the POW camp
The two Irishmen were escaping from the prisoner of war camp by scaling the fence. One stumbled and the guard called, 'Who goes there?'
'Miaow!' came the reply from Pat, and away he crept.
The second stumbled and the guard again called, 'Who goes there?'
Mick answered 'Another cat!'
Irish assassinate Hitler?
'Adolf Hitler drives down this road every night at 9.15 pm,' said Casey the commando. 'We'll catch him in cross-fire and blow the devil's brains out.'
'Right,' said Murphy.
'Make no mistakes. Pour in the bullets and riddle his evil carcass. Rip him to shreds,' added Casey.
'Right,' said Murphy.
'Smash him to pulp, lob grenades and phosphorous bombs and obliterate him from the face of the earth!'
'Right,' said Murphy.
There they lay, the two intrepid Kerrymen. Nine o'clock, 9.15, 9.30, 10.30 - still no Hitler.
'He's awful late,' said Casey. 'I hope nothing's happened to him!'
Measure that pole
Rooney was seen trying to shin up a huge flagpole, and having little success.
'What's the problem?' asked Magee.
'The boss wants me to measure this pole,' said Rooney.
'Well, to save yourself the effort why don't you lay the pole down?' Magee said.
'No good,' reasoned Rooney. 'He wants the height not the length.'
Any last words?
The two G.Is had fought in southern Iraq. Captured by the Republican Guards troops they faced a firing squad.
'Is there any last word you would like to say before you're shot?' asked the captain.
'Yes,' shouted Flanagan. 'I'd like to say that your president Saddam is the biggest twit on God's earth.'
'Quiet!' snapped Murphy. 'Don't cause trouble!'
At the time of the accident
'At the time of the accident you were in charge of the one-man doubledeck bus?' asked the judge.
'I was indeed your honour,' replied Casey. 'Can you tell the court what happened?' 'I can't sir,' said Casey, 'because at the time I was upstairs collecting the fares!'
Anti submarine warfare
It was the height of the war and ships were being lost at a terrible rate from submarine activity in the North Atlantic. It seemed that no ship lasted more than five or six trips before being torpedoed and sunk. All that is except the Emerald Isle freighter skippered by Seamus McKenna and crewed by Kerry's finest. The Emerald Isle had survived over fifty trips. Eventually news of this amazing feat was sent to the Admiralty and their lordships decided to find out the secret.
They placed a veteran officer on board and he questioned the skipper.
'We can't believe that your survival is just down to good luck,' he said.
'No, no. Not at all,' replied McKenna. 'Sure, our success is due to a very simple anti-torpedo drill. Wait till we're in the thick of it and we'll show you.'
Two days later the convoy reached the notorious stretch of sea called 'Submarine Alley'. Within twenty minutes, five ships had been hit and blown up. Suddenly, the lookout on the Emerald Isle called Torpedo on the port bow!' Out in the distance the British officer could see the bubbles and the track of the torpedo.
'Right, lads,' called McKenna. Torpedo drill. Everyone to the port side.'
Every man ran to the rail.
'Now,' shouted McKenna. 'Everybody lift!'
You are the worst shot!
'Private Muldoon, you are the worst shot I've ever seen!' said the corporal.
'Does that mean I won't be going to the front?' asked Muldoon hopefully.
'No, son,' said the corporal. 'It means you won't be coming back.'
War with Russia
The Cold War was at its height when Brezhnev was in charge of Russia. Things did not look so good in the West and the mayor of Ballygobackwards was distressed.
'Inhumanity, suffering, international distrust, all because of one man and one country,' he said. "Tis time someone took him to task.'
'Agreed,' said the rest of the council. 'Agreed!'
'Right then,' said the major. 'We'll declare war on Russia as of now and tell them that if they don't toe the line we'll invade.'
'Agreed,' said the council, and the declaration of war was drawn up. Paddy Rafferty was delegated to deliver the document personally to Brezhnev in Moscow, and off he set.
By car, by taxi, by horse, by rail, by sea and finally by air, Rafferty travelled till he got to the Kremlin.
'Brezhnev,' he said addressing the man face to face. 'It's war, and there's no turning back!'
'Wait a minute,' said Brezhnev. 'I've never even heard of Ballygobackwards. Does it have an army?'
'No,' said Rafferty, 'but we have our twelve policemen.'
'Does it have tanks, guns and planes?' asked Brezhnev.
'No, but we've lots of horses, two shotguns and a kite!' insisted the Irishman.
'What about ships?' went on the Russian leader.
'Aha, got you there,' said Rafferty. 'We've three motor boats and several kayaks!'
'But my dear fellow,' beamed Brezhnev, 'we have thousands of tanks, guns and planes. We have the greatest navy afloat. We have an army of twenty-five million men...'
'How many men?' asked Rafferty.
Twenty-five million,' said the Russian.
'In that case,' said Rafferty, 'the war's off.'
'Are you scared?' asked Brezhnev.
'No,' replied Rafferty, 'but we've nowhere place to put all the prisoners!'
The Bride, the Groom, and the Donkey
A mexican was taking his bride home. They were carried by a donkey and the path up the mountain was steep and rocky. The donkey, struggling under the weight of the bride and groom stumbled and threw them both to the ground. The groom helped his bride back onto the donkey and said: "One."
A little way further up the path the donkey stumbled once more. Again the couple were thrown to the ground and again the groom helped his bride back onto the donkey. This time he said: "Two."
They hadn't got twenty yards when the donkey stumbled again. This time the mexican drew his pistol and shot the donkey through the head. "Three," he said.
The bride was astonished. "What did you go and do that for?" she said. "Now we have no donkey and your house is another three miles up this steep mountain. You are so stupid."
The mexican turned to his bride, looked her calmly in the eye and said: "One."
Lucky Dog!
A man walked into a bar with a dog at his side. "Get that dog out of here," ordered the bartender. The dog's owner became indignant. "This here dog isn't any old dog," he said."He's the smartest dog in the whole world."
"Oh yeah? Prove it!" challenged the bartender.
Turning to the dog, the man said,"Fido, here's five bucks. Go get me a pack of Lucky Strikes." The dog ran out the door and, within a few minutes, returned with the cigarettes and some matches in a little brown bag.
The barman was impressed. "Maybe that dog really is smart. How about if I give him $50 and ask him to bring me back a bag of pot from the local drug pusher?"
"Sure," said the dog's owner. The bartender gave the dog the money and directions, and the dog was on his way. Ten minutes went by. Half an hour. After an hour, the dog still hadn't returned. By now the bartender, sure he'd been cheated, threw the dog's owner out of the bar. The man wandered several blocks in search of this errant mutt. Finally he came to an alley, and there was Fido, screwing a mangy-looking French poodle.
"Why, you son of a bitch," screamed the man, separating the two dogs."You really blew the act this time. How could you do this to me? You've never done anything like this before!"
"True," replied the dog. "But I never had $50 before, either."
The goblin ferret
A man goes into a pet shop looking for something really unusual to take home as a pet.
"I have just the thing for you," says the proprietor and takes the man out to the back of the shop where he shows him an animal in a cage.
"But that's just a ferret," says the man.
"Not just a ferret," the proprietor assures him, "this is a goblin Ferret."
"Oh yes," the customer says. " And what's so unusual about that?"
"Pull your trousers down and stand in front of the cage," says the shopkeeper. This the man does after a little persuasion. The proprietor released the animal who spots the customer with his trousers down and immediately leaps onto his todger and gives him the finest blowjob he has ever experienced.
"That's fantastic," gasps the customer when the animal is finished. "I'll take it."
He takes the goblin ferret home and shows it to his wife who examines the animal disdainfully. "Goblin ferret?" she sneers. "And what the hell am I supposed to do with that?"
"Teach it to cook and piss off," the man replied.
Gay recruit!
A delicate young man walked into an army recruiting office. After answering numerous questions, he was finally asked if he was a homosexual. The guy admitted that he was.
"Gay, huh?" the brawny recruiter growled. "Do you think you could kill a man?"
"My, yes," the man giggled, "but it would take days and days."
A World War II pilot is reminiscing before school children about his days in the air force.
"In 1942," he says, "the situation was really tough. The Germans had a very strong air force. I remember, " he continues, "one day I was protecting the bombers and suddenly, out of the clouds, these fokkers appeared.
(At this point, several of the children giggle.)
I looked up, and right above me was one of them. I aimed at him and shot him down. They were swarming. I immediately realized that there was another fokker behind me."
At this instant the girls in the auditorium start to giggle and boys start to laugh. The teacher stands up and says, "I think I should point out that 'Fokker' was the name of the German-Dutch aircraft company"
"That's true," says the pilot, "but these fokkers were flying Messerschmidts."
The Firing Squad!
Three soldiers, An American, a British and an Irish in the Persian Gulf war were captured by the Iraqi army and thrown into a prison.
When Saddam Hussein heard about them, he ordered the prison warden to execute all three of them by firing squad. When they heard the news,the American soldier, who shared the prison cell with the other two said:
"Look, I have an idea, these Iraqis are really nervous right now because of the war, so just before they shoot, scream something to divert their attention and that'll give us a few seconds to get away."
A few hours later, all three were taken to a yard where an execution squad was ready to carry out their orders. The American soldier was ordered to go and stand against a wall, and a few seconds later, the squad leader then ordered: "Ready! ... Aim! ..." when the American screamed in panic "EARTHQUAKE!! run!!!!". The squad scattered around and ran for cover and that gave the American a chance to escape.
The squad then reassembled and the British soldier was ordered to go and stand against the wall and again the squad leader repeated the order, "Ready!...Aim!...." and the British guy shouted "LOOK OUT! BOMBS!!! Run!!", and again the squad panicked and ran for cover which gave the British a chance to climb the wall and escape. A few minutes later the squad gathered again and the Irish soldier was ordered to stand against the wall and again, the squad leader shouted the order:
"Ready!... Aim! ..." and the Irish soldier then yelled "FIRE!!....."


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The centre-half discusses Ross Barkley's talents, getting to grips with Twitter and also how Three Lions coach Gary Neville is providing special analysis sessions for the squad.
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The Republic of Ireland defender says he is delighted to have finally made his bow after a freak training ground injury prevented him doing so four years earlier.
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Hi Jori,
Yes, Heartwood is still there. I haven't been there in a while. Living next to it must have been hard on your student budget.
Unfortunately, the quote is not mine, although I did add the post script. You can find the full quote at Rosemarie Urquico's Goodreads page: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6979280.Rosemarie_Urquico. I liked it so I added it to my page. I quoted it but should add an attribution. Charlottesville is a nice town, but I prefer the weather in Miami and the beaches. I just got back from Cancun...that was nice.
posted by PedrBran at 10:36 pm (EST) on Sep 5, 2014
Your library is AWESOME!
posted by tomcatMurr at 9:43 pm (EST) on Oct 3, 2013
I consider it high praise - what you said on my reviews. Thanks, a bunch. I am always keeping an eye out fir yours as well and always read them. Looking forward to your review on the Atwood.
posted by blackdogbooks at 7:42 am (EST) on Oct 1, 2013
Great review of The Gashlycrumb Tinies by Edward Gorey - it's one of my favorite books. I love Gorey's darkness - I can just see him smirking as he drew the illustrations.
posted by blackdogbooks at 2:18 pm (EST) on Sep 30, 2013
Hey! Just got your message- very nice to "meet" you, virtually, anyway. Godspeed to your sister at VCU- I had a great time (which of course means I spent most of it in my dorm reading or at work). I'll be sure to check out your blog!
posted by deadwhiteguys at 6:22 pm (EST) on Sep 10, 2013
I like your blog.
posted by varielle at 1:30 pm (EST) on Sep 3, 2013
Thank you, Jordan for the LibraryThing friend invite; your blog, A Labyrinthine Library, looks brilliant, I look forward to reading it. I love your enthusiasm for reading. I am just starting a project to set up a Book Club in my home city of Wolverhampton in the UK. It's going to be open worldwide, via the web, as well as holding events for people in Wolverhampton - so I hope you'd consider signing-up when the website is up and running.
My half dozen bookshelves are overflowing with some 1500 books, I can't resist buying new ones online, in bookshops or from charity shops - so I've always got an enormous TBR pile to select from when I'm ready for a new read.
I see from your list of favourite authors (great picks by the way) there are two names I don't recognise: Atul Guwande and Sharon K Penmen. Hurray, two more authors to investigate!
Happy Reading and Best Wishes from across the Pond,
posted by dylanwolf at 7:33 am (EST) on Jun 30, 2013
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posted by system at 11:36 pm (EST) on Apr 25, 2013
Thanks for the recommendation of "The Lost City of Z." I've seen it mentioned before and it looked intriguing. I may give it a read someday.
posted by LisaMaria_C at 9:54 pm (EST) on Mar 14, 2013
Thanks for your comments about my reviews. I guess the answer is I review a lot, because I read a lot, and particularly a lot would show up in the last few days because:
1) I abandoned some books not my cuppa--and yes, I do review those, and for the same reason I review the books I complete--because I write the reviews really for myself more than anything, and I find I remember and get more out of the books I read when I review: learn more about writing (and myself) if I try to think why I like or don't like certain books. Which can be rather revealing at times and thus a bit scary to put the reviews out on the internet as I do. Although I find LibraryThing draws few trolls.
2) I had read some really dense difficult books lately, and I think they acted like weight-lifting exercises, because recently turning to light reading I just flew through them. Reading Young Adult fantasy of 300 pages in large print not being the same thing as say 800 page trade paperback in tiny font with challenging structure, subject and vocabulary.
So yes, I have recently gotten through an embarrassing amount...
posted by LisaMaria_C at 4:17 pm (EST) on Mar 10, 2013
Hi Jordan, thank you for finding my library interesting and for your friend request : ). I invite you to join our busy group: 75 Books Challenge for 2013.
posted by lit_chick at 10:04 pm (EST) on Mar 9, 2013
Hi Jordan
I was browsing my comments so I don't remember replying back to you, but thanks for your kind message.
I'm trying my best to show her how beautiful and wonderfull the world is intellectually. She's already attending ballet and piano lessons (and I'm learning something on the way, piano that is). If I get a pay rise, I would love to send her to French lessons!
She's eager to see Paris so I'm trying to plan to take her and her mother (my sister) in the summer, which is great as I need to change the habbit of being solo at the Eiffel tower 8 times a year. I know it's wrong but the view is breath-taking. Paris is my favourite city!
And yes it is the 11th edition of the Encyclopedia Britannica. I got it pretty cheap in near fine condition. I have been trying to find a decent copy since 2009 but it's much rarer here in Europe than in the US. I think you have a better chance of finding a good copy.
take care
posted by ironjaw at 7:33 am (EST) on Feb 5, 2013
Hi, you have a very interesting antiquarian collection. I hope it's okay that I've added you to my iteresting library. I'm surprised by the prices you've paid for them. I'm just starting out into this area - having bought my first antiquarian 3 volume edition of the polar explorer Knud Rasmussen.
Miami must be amazing with the beautiful weather.
Oh and I like the story about the Mozart book. I hope you find the composer.
posted by ironjaw at 5:45 am (EST) on Jan 4, 2013
Yay! You read 'My Antonia'! That will always be one of my favorite love stories. What did you think of it? :)
posted by FutureMrsJoshGroban at 11:36 pm (EST) on Dec 11, 2012
I found myself here by checking out who posted Daedalus as their favorite bookstore. I used to live in Miami, still go to the beach there now and then, but I had to smile when I read: 'I read while walking, while in taxis and on buses, with meals, but not while driving... anymore.' Especially the last part.
posted by PedrBran at 9:08 pm (EST) on Oct 30, 2012
Hi Jordan, made any interesting finds in the book stores lately?
posted by AmanteLibros at 12:40 am (EST) on Oct 26, 2012
Thanx for the reply
I vary. At first I did awards but its now hard to find any new ones besides some really obscure ones, although I try keep the 2012 ones updated. I am currently working on medals that have been awarded to zoologists and botanists. I find also there is little detail on the person eg DOB education etc so I try do it all. Of course while doing this I get a lot of combiners and distincts.
posted by bergs47 at 10:02 am (EST) on Oct 12, 2012
I see you just behind me in CK stats. Which items do you like doing,,, just curious.
posted by bergs47 at 5:52 am (EST) on Oct 12, 2012
I love your page!
posted by blairelizabeth at 9:59 pm (EST) on Oct 10, 2012
I am a little jealous of you! you live near the ocean and I desperately miss the water. Not a lot of it in Tucson you know! ;)
posted by AmanteLibros at 2:01 pm (EST) on Sep 1, 2012
Thank you so much for the compliments on my library. It really is my prized possession. I am not a huge materialistic person but I must admit I cannot resist a book store. I purchased most of my collection from used books stores here in Tucson. Despite it's relatively small size, Tucson has quite a few books stores. In answer to your second question, I have found many interesting little things inside the books I purchased. As an example, I bought a used copy of "The Mediterranean" by Emil Ludwig for $6.00. When I looked in the book later that day, I found out that it had a personal letter from Emil Ludwig to his editors asking if this advanced copy of "he Mediterranean" met with their expectations. So I now have the very first copy ever printed of said book. My copy was the personal copy of the author and includes personal correspondence. I was happy as a clam! I also found a first edition of Alfred Rosenberg's "Myth of the 20th Century" with photographs of several people in the Nazi party tucked into the book as bookmarks.
I am in the middle of posting new pictures of my library so if you check back in a few days, there should be at least ten more.
Since you mentioned Barcelona, I must ask, did you make it to Madrid, Zaragoza or any of the cities in Andalusia? I lived in Spain for almost seven years and I am deeply, hopelessly in love with the whole country.
One last thing, your library is quite impressive as well, so take heart, you are well on your way to having your own little Alexandria in your home.
posted by AmanteLibros at 1:53 pm (EST) on Sep 1, 2012
You'll have to tell me what you think of 'The Hunger Games'! I enjoyed those books so much. Are you reading it in anticipation of the film coming out or was in just on your bookshelf?
I'm a huge fan of reading books before seeing the movie adaptation--even if it makes me like the movie less--but then the book is always better anyway. ;)
posted by FutureMrsJoshGroban at 5:08 pm (EST) on Mar 21, 2012
Oh, I see "Fishcakes" listed in your library so I assumed you owned it, but maybe it is on a wishlist of yours? Well, when you do read it you will be impressed. Anyway, I would be happy to share book recommendations for Ancient Greece with you if you like -- I have been focusing on that era for some time now & I'm currently getting my Masters in Ancient & Classical History.
Have a great day! -- Garp
posted by Garp83 at 9:36 am (EST) on Feb 1, 2012
Seems like a have a lot in common, in terms of classics and history/historical fiction, and categorising our books.
posted by john257hopper at 4:14 pm (EST) on Jan 13, 2012
Hi Jordan, I'm so impressed with your library as well as the volume of reading you are able to accomplish. I have added you to my "interesting libraries" mostly because you have so many books that I would love. When I need inspiration I will simply browse through your books and comments.
posted by VivienneR at 10:52 am (EST) on Dec 5, 2011
So glad I'm not the only person in the universe who doesn't like Tom Sawyer! Other than maybe "Prince and the Pauper", I don't like Mark Twain's writing at all. Give me Robert Louis Stevenson any day! :)
posted by FutureMrsJoshGroban at 11:56 pm (EST) on Oct 20, 2011
Thank you for replying - I must find time to actually visit bookshops, as opposed to buying online, and perhaps discover some random reads of my own! And I'm always tempted by titles on your list, too.
From what I recall, I enjoyed 'Cold Comfort Farm' - although my copy was gathering dust on the shelf for years before I finally got around to reading it! The connection with 'Emma' is what prompted me to give Gibbons a try, even though she is apeing Bronte and Hardy more than Austen.
posted by AdonisGuilfoyle at 2:11 pm (EST) on Oct 5, 2011
Hello! I must ask - how do you select the books you read? Every time your name pops up on the 'connection news' page, I think, 'Where on earth did she find that one?' Your books are an inspiring list of classics and popular novels, whereas mine seem to always revolve around a theme ;) Hope you don't mind me asking, I'm just curious.
posted by AdonisGuilfoyle at 5:42 am (EST) on Oct 5, 2011
It's Jorge Luis Borges b'day! Look at google--
posted by FutureMrsJoshGroban at 1:49 pm (EST) on Aug 24, 2011
Thanks for the kind words about my manuscript. Hopefully an agent will pick it up and you'll actually get to read about Briseis someday in print. Yes, it's definitely fiction, although I write a fair amount of history about the Troy, the Mycenaeans and Hittites on my website www.judithstarkston.com. I also do a lot of historical fiction and author interviewing on my website also. I look forward to seeing you around Librarything. I'll request you as a friend--our reading interests clearly run in the same direction. So nice to get to know you.
posted by Judith_Starkston at 12:32 pm (EST) on Jul 2, 2011
Thank you!
I'm so pleased we agree about the beauty that is My Antonia. I'm a Nebraskan, so Willa Cather holds a special place in my heart. (In college, I lived in the building named after her!) It's always assigned reading here, and so under-appreciated.
posted by jenreidreads at 8:58 pm (EST) on Jun 16, 2011
Saw your review of Outlander and thought I'd check out your library. Looks like we have a lot in common...except the Outlander series is one of my very favorites. :) To each his own!
posted by jenreidreads at 8:07 pm (EST) on Jun 14, 2011
We share a lot of historical fiction. I'd like to recomend Jude Morgan, one of my favorite authors in the genre. My favorite has a rather unfortunate title that you shouldv't let influence you: Passion: The Romantic Poets and the Women Who Loved Them. He also has a fine one about the Duke of Monmouth, The King's Touch. I have three others on my shelf but have been saving them up!
posted by Cariola at 3:16 pm (EST) on Jun 7, 2011
Thanks for the detailed review of Outlander. I've resisted recommendations on that one for years, and your review verified all my worst suspicions about the book.
posted by Cariola at 2:59 pm (EST) on Jun 7, 2011
LOL, I've begun Trail-Makers of the Middle Border, by Hamlin Garland as a palate cleanser. That may be going to the other extreme, we shall see, I've never read his work before. It will only bother me if it is the extreme saccharine type of writing.
posted by MrsLee at 8:06 pm (EST) on Jun 5, 2011
Wanted to stop by and thank you for your review of Outlander. I also received it through ER thinking it was a fantasy novel and not realizing it was soft(?) porn. I wasn't energetic enough to write a thorough review, but agreed with every point you made. I couldn't finish the book, it was making me not want to read.
posted by MrsLee at 3:58 pm (EST) on Jun 5, 2011
We do share a lot and I see that you also enjoyed The Crimson Petal and the White! I'm afriad that I have no recommendations right now - I am trying to wrap up a class and am bogged down with racism/sexism articles and books! Very interesting reading, but I'm ready to read for me. I've semi-started a few books that I can't wait to return to: White Teeth by Zadie Smith, The Distant Hours by Kate Morton, and I'll Take You There by Joyce Carol Oates. Tomorrow! tomorrow I can return to reading for pleasure. Happy reading to you!
posted by fasciknitting at 2:12 pm (EST) on Jun 5, 2011
Great review of Outlander! Reminds me of another best seller The Time Traveler's Wife. That one had some pretty icky dialogues and bad sex too. I personally don't like reading romances because most of the ones I have read have exactly the same problem as Outlander. Congrats on the review being the #1 Hot Review!
posted by Porua at 3:58 am (EST) on Jun 5, 2011
Believe me - the word that comes to mind is 'GHASTLY' Those two were like feral cats in heat! Ha ha;)
posted by erinclark at 7:57 pm (EST) on Jun 3, 2011
Thanks for your review of Outlander! I've never had the faintest interest in the book/ series... but so many do . Now I know why I am not interested in such book. Ugh! Thanks!
posted by vancouverdeb at 6:43 pm (EST) on Jun 3, 2011
Thanks for your review of Outlander. I started reading it recently, but was put off by the rapes/molestations. I have been trying to barrel through it because I keep hearing it is so good and I expected to get better. Now I know not to waste my time!
posted by fasciknitting at 5:30 pm (EST) on Jun 3, 2011
I could stand Outlander either! Loved your review. I listened to it as an audiobook at work and had to keep turning the volume down due to all the wild and LOUD sex scenes OMG - over the top! Thanks for telling it like it is.
posted by erinclark at 1:45 pm (EST) on Jun 3, 2011
Stereotypical, cliche cultures and Harlequin romance disguised as so-called history? Look no further.
Oh, thank you for this review! I have never laughed so much so early on a morning, and yes, I too am disturbed how popular this tripe is. I won't be reading Gabaldon to find out for myself, however!
posted by AdonisGuilfoyle at 4:34 am (EST) on Jun 2, 2011
i just got ANOTHER memeber giveaway book... (The Orchard by Jeffrey Stepakoff) thats makes FOUR.....
posted by brynnr at 8:06 am (EST) on May 28, 2011
huh weird.... yeah well i got three actually. but that is probably why i got so many..
posted by brynnr at 11:23 am (EST) on May 26, 2011
im despairing that you're gone haha! i miss you
posted by brynnr at 2:42 pm (EST) on May 18, 2011
Hi! I came across your library while stalking ladyperte's profile. (Now I'm probably going to have to update mine, the two of you have inspired me.)
I'm a beginning history major, only just starting to really enjoy historical fiction. I like it a lot more once I have a historical context. The ancient cultures are my favorite, especially Egypt... I see you've read my all-time Egyptian favorite, Mara Daughter of the Nile. How about The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan? (Modern-day fantasy based on Egyptian mythology, but nobody makes myths come alive the way he does.)
posted by FFortuna at 8:58 pm (EST) on May 12, 2011
Haha, why was "Pocahontas" by Susan Donnell so bad?
posted by FutureMrsJoshGroban at 4:04 pm (EST) on May 1, 2011
I'm a very recent arrival, investigating this marvelously meandering wooly-mammoth of a site -- and, enjoying myself immensely. I don't pretend to be going about this in any systematic or organized way, mind you, certainly not when it comes to making notes of what I come across in any way akin to how people classify, categorize, and catalog the books that constitute their library. The small town I was born in had a store called Things & Stuff, Come in and Snoop. That's exactly what I'm doing now.
The books in a library are rather like a chair with one leg, they give you much more than "an idea," but not enough on its own to do much with. But if you put that alongside of another thing or two in their profile, a good deal more begins to emerge. The reviews you've posted, for instance, are quite significant. Not only are you a true reader (who responds to the words taken in -- and not everyone does much of that), but you are obviously a writer as well. I shall be coming back to explore what you've made of your library at greater length. For now, thank you for adding something fresh and worthwhile to my perambulations among these endless aisles and stacks of ventures awaiting those ready to explore. With kindest thoughts ...
posted by GeneRuyle at 5:29 pm (EST) on Mar 31, 2011
Thank you!
posted by tomcatMurr at 10:18 pm (EST) on Mar 30, 2011
Just read your review of an Anya Seton novel...I had a similar experience with another of her second or third-tier novels, called 'Dragonwyck.' It was just a trainwreck - horrible characters, lame plot, and so on.Yet she's one of those authors that appears on every "Must Read Historical Fiction" list. We just missed the good one, I guess!
posted by makaiju at 9:32 pm (EST) on Mar 12, 2011
Hi Jordan :)
It was a pleasure to read your note this morning; I'm glad you find my library interesting because yours is fantastic! I feel like I could spend days browsing your library ;-)
Most of my reviews tend to be pretty long, unfortunately! (Or fortunately, I guess, depending on whether you like 'em long or short!) I've been writing for a book blog for several years now (http://fashion_piranha.livejournal.com) and updating that site regularly has forced me to write reviews at least once a week. Over time, it adds up to the crazy number of reviews you see here.
How is your 365 Books Challenge going? I wish I could try to reach that level of reading...lately, it seems like I'm lucky if I can manage to read one book a week!
posted by makaiju at 12:03 pm (EST) on Mar 12, 2011
I finished reading Remembrance and loved it! Definitely the best(fictional) WWI book I've read yet. Birdsong made me want to spit. Bleh.
I've had so much trouble finding Winter Prince, you wouldn't believe. Surely it's not out of print? It seems like a new book! LOL! And you can't find Rebecca? It's a classic! Whenever a friend tells me how much they love Redeeming Love,(another spit-worthy book) I sigh and make them read Rebecca.
I'm having trouble finding Flea in her Ear, too, but I expected that, and I had read Queen's Own Fool beforehand. Jane Yolen is awesome.
Ooh, and I found Kommandant's Girl in your library and read that too. Fairly good,(and I'm extremely prickly about WWII fiction.)Most of the characters were quite sympathetic, (even the Nazi-well almost) except the heroine became annoyingly naive as time went on. I do hope you post a review of that one, I know you would do a better job than I could!)
I saw you had My Antonia and Jude the Obscure in your library. Read those too! (I can get bossy about books, I want everybody to read the books I've loved and burn the books I hated, LOL!)
My Antonia is one of my favorite love stories and my favorite work of American fiction PERIOD, and Jude is amazingly modern. It blew my mind.
And I hope you don't mind if I borrow your format for listing the information about your library? I've been meaning to write mine for a while and yours is a very clear outline.
posted by FutureMrsJoshGroban at 8:04 pm (EST) on Jan 25, 2011
Hi Jori, Greetings from sunny South Africa. Your book reviews are wonderful. Luv Sandy
posted by SandyLeech at 3:26 pm (EST) on Jan 22, 2011
Comment on this image. Image comments only appear on your own profile page and the image page itself.A fellow book lover like me (the cat and the man both haha).
posted by angelswing at 12:16 pm (EST) on Jan 21, 2011
Hi and thanks, glad you found my library interesting - looks like we have a number of books in common, too! I don't own very many ebooks. Just got a Kindle last fall, and I keep forgetting to add those titles to my LibraryThing. Everything in my LT catalog is a printed copy.
posted by ariadne02 at 7:39 pm (EST) on Jan 18, 2011
Haha, thank you! I'd never written a review quite like that before - from the positive response, I guess I'll have to rant more!
posted by okrysmastree at 1:02 pm (EST) on Jan 12, 2011
Good morning, Miss Richardson, and thank you for starting my day with a smile! I see from your reviews that you're quite a discriminating reader, with very clear expectations from the books you read...how rare! And how much more pleasurable to receive your kind compliments knowing that.
The quick hits on my profile are books my RL book circle has read over the past 16 years. Right now we're reading Samuel Beckett's "Waiting for Godot" to discuss it on the sixteenth. *yawn* I dislike reading plays, no matter how classic they are represented as being.
Enjoy your day today, and I hope I'll see more of you around LT!
posted by richardderus at 6:29 am (EST) on Dec 2, 2010
How terribly flattering! I'm glad you enjoyed them! I started peeking at your reviews... and let's just say that I now know what I'll be reading over *my* tea for a little while. =)
posted by alana_leigh at 4:26 pm (EST) on Nov 30, 2010
Hello again! I really enjoyed There Will Be Wolves, Aria of the Sea, and I am Madame X,(especially Madame X-if I major in art history I'll specialize in Sargent)and I'm looking forward to reading The Singer of All Songs, Beneath a Marble Sky, and The Cup of the World.
I would definitely appreciate any recommendations you could give me. I love reading about: royalty-fiction or nonfiction-especially European; WWI(usually from a girl's perspective); art and art history(mainly during the Victorian Era); and there is nothing I love more than a good play or fairy tale retelling! :)
Thanks so much, and I hope these recommendations work for you!
(Ancient Egypt)
Egypt's Queen Cleopatra-Iris Noble(this is out of print, but it's definitely worth buying on Amazon-it's probably my favorite book about Cleopatra)
(Ancient Times)
Heroes, Gods and Monsters of the Greek Myths-Bernard Evslin AND Heroes, Gods, and Emperors from Roman Mythology-Kerry Usher
(Italian Renaissance)
The Smile-Donna Jo Napoli
Rebecca-Daphne Du Maurier(you really have to hurry up and read this-my sister and I LOVE this book...and Maxim. ;)
Dragonwyck-Anya Seton(terrible when compared to the former, but hey, you said Gothic!)
Mistress of Mellyn-Victoria Holt(Somewhat of a cross between Rebecca AND Jane Eyre, fabulous!)
FINALLY, I would recommend 84 Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff. It is THE ULTIMATE book by book lovers for book lovers--excellent--and the movie is sweet as well.
P.S. and WHY, out of all your blessed and numerous tags, do you not have a "young adult" tag? I only ask because I'm annoying. :D
posted by FutureMrsJoshGroban at 10:21 pm (EST) on Nov 9, 2010
Hey, I checked out your page after reading your post on the messageboard (the one about metafiction) - it makes me happy when people actually fill out their profile pages!
In terms of historical fiction, have you considered Suzanne Frank's Reflections in the Nile et al.? I read them years ago and remember them not being as cheesy as they sound. The fall into the gray area of Historical Fiction(?)/Romance(?), and most people don't know how to classify them. The Silver Wolf by Anne Rice's sister (Alice Borchardt?) is one of my fav historicals for the Late Antique/Early Medieval Rome aspects, although the supernatural element might put you off.
I'm going through a phase of YA, all the time. I have to read so many ancient authors and secondary lit on Classics/Ancient History topics for my PhD that the lighter my pleasure reading, the better.
posted by dizzyweasel at 4:00 pm (EST) on Nov 2, 2010
I'm sorry to read your thoughts on Alcorn's book. I've only read his book Heaven and I found it incredible. I've seen The Treasure Principle but it sounds like one not to bother with. Thanks for your review.
posted by wisewoman at 9:50 am (EST) on Oct 29, 2010
Hi, thanks for me adding me to your interesting libraries. I too love historical fiction and can't stand to read books set in our own times, that is just too boring for me. =)
posted by thesnowtigress at 4:46 pm (EST) on Oct 20, 2010
Hi Jori,
Thank you for the kind comment about my books on LT.
Unfortunately, they don't 'Look Beautiful' in real life. I have run out of shelf space and I have books in piles, boxes and drifts. I live in a small apartment and have no more wall space for more bookcases.
posted by FicusFan at 7:53 pm (EST) on Oct 3, 2010
Thanks, I will have to look it up!
posted by wisewoman at 2:03 pm (EST) on Oct 2, 2010
Wow! I've found so many great books in your library! You have very detailed tags! Unfortunately the books I found are going to have to wait a while, college only sucks when it interferes with my reading and/or sleep. :(
But I am a huge sucker for classics & historical fiction too,(as well as poetry & fairy tale retellings)and I just wanted to say thanks again for your many tags. I've been a (blissful) librarything fan for 3 years now, and I've gotta hurry up and get an unlimited membership!!! (not that I procrastinate or anything...most of my books are on my virtual bookshelf on facebook, and it AIN'T librarything!) I need to get to work on my tags now too, I'd sure appreciate any advice in that area. And kudos to your "age differences" tag, I've been meaning to do something like that forever, but I wasn't quite sure how to phrase the tag. Thanks again!
posted by FutureMrsJoshGroban at 3:24 pm (EST) on Sep 29, 2010
Like you, I've often read the "blurb" description of that book and avoided it. But you've put together a very nice review and I may have to find a copy in my travels to read. Nicely done.
posted by blackdogbooks at 9:55 am (EST) on Sep 29, 2010
You are very welcome. I see there is plenty of 'London books' in your library. The group is new, I also hope more readers will join us.
posted by BedlamGuest79 at 11:53 am (EST) on May 31, 2010
Hi! Just read your review of 'The Painted Veil' - which I agree with wholeheartedly - and wanted to recommend the film to you. I don't know if you've seen it, but the ending is far more satisfactory! I'm not usually one for Happy Ever After, but in this case, I really wanted Kitty to fall in love with Walter too.
posted by AdonisGuilfoyle at 12:50 pm (EST) on May 19, 2010
Dropping "The Road" in the post for you today. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
posted by msstephaniebuck at 4:21 pm (EST) on May 1, 2010
Hi jori! The Jeeves and Wooster books aren't strictly chronological; you can start anywhere. Bertie (who narrates) sometimes refers to events in previous stories, but I've found, from my own haphazard reading, that it doesn't really interfere with the enjoyment of the book in hand. And then later when you read the stories that were mentioned, they're even funnier somehow. Kind of like the "oh yeah!!" of reading The Magician's Nephew in publication rather than chronological order within the Narnia series.
Honestly, you can't go wrong with Wodehouse no matter which one you start with. The Code of the Woosters: Jeeves to the Rescue is one of my favorites, partly because I listened to it on audiobook read by Jonathan Cecil and nearly died laughing as I drove home from work :). If you can find a copy of that, it's well worth the listen. Wodehouse and Cecil are a lethally hilarious combination. Bertie Wooster Sees It Through is also great... and The Inimitable Jeeves... and — but I'll stop. I think you're safe no matter which one you pick.
Enjoy! And do let me know what you think of Wodehouse :)
posted by wisewoman at 1:19 pm (EST) on Mar 29, 2010
I'm glad you like the photo. That is my library at our last house. Sadly we no longer have an alcove/room that I an turn into a cozy spot like that so my books are scattered all over the house. I do miss my nook!
posted by whitreidtan at 4:02 pm (EST) on Mar 21, 2010
Hey chumbly!
posted by MeditationesMartini at 2:31 pm (EST) on Mar 21, 2010
Suggestion for a book Ali and the Golden Eagle, published by Sonlight Curriculum. It is targeted for a young audience, but I am finding it very interesting as I read it aloud to my 9 year old son. Setting is Saudi Arabia, a autobiographical account by an American meeting a young Saudi and his family, and their attempt to find and train a golden eagle.
posted by gardenerinthesand at 10:47 pm (EST) on Mar 16, 2010
I'm going to catch up to your CoverGuess score one of these days, you can't hold that spot forever! >:P
posted by Ape at 7:54 am (EST) on Mar 9, 2010
Hi Jori - If you like fictional books about ancient Egypt I recommend [River God] by [Wilbur Smith]. It has EVERYTHING. I could not put it down:) And everyone I have lent it to just loved it. Hope you do too!
posted by erinclark at 9:45 pm (EST) on Mar 5, 2010
I just wanted to congratulate you on your all-time victory, before it goes away!
posted by timspalding at 12:05 pm (EST) on Mar 2, 2010
Just wondering, do you own all the books in your library or is a list of books you've read?
posted by lilmanmom at 1:38 pm (EST) on Mar 1, 2010
Dear joririchardso
Rosemary (Sutcliff) - a close relative - loved clothes, style, fashion and dressing up. She transcended her rather severe disabilities, as you can see for example on the cover of the original hardback edition of her autobiography Blue Remebered Hills
Kind regards
posted by aglawton at 2:48 pm (EST) on Feb 27, 2010
Hello, and thanks for the friend request! From your list of favorite authors, it looks like we have a lot in common. I see you are new-ish to LT — welcome! I just love this place. I've gotten so many great book recommendations and learned so much from the people here. It brings out my inner librarian :)
posted by wisewoman at 6:31 pm (EST) on Feb 22, 2010
Thanks. I'm glad you enjoyed my review of 'The Iliad'. I really enjoyed reading it, perhaps that's why my review turned as well as it did. A good review needs good inspiration, though I'm not sure whether I'm more inspired by books I really enjoyed or books I couldn't stand; either way, it's motivating.
posted by Terpsichoreus at 6:35 pm (EST) on Feb 16, 2010
Yes the library on US1 across from the racetrack! Come and visit - my real name is Arlene. We have a book discussion group one a month too. Right now we are taclikng The Lost City of Z.
posted by prettypagan42 at 12:40 am (EST) on Jan 29, 2010
I am in Hollywood just north of Hallandale. In fact I work at the Hallandale Library! Drop in and say hi, I always enjoy a good conversation about books!
posted by prettypagan42 at 7:03 am (EST) on Jan 28, 2010
I am in Hollywood just north of Hallandale. In fact I work at the Hallandale Library! Drop in and say hi, I always enjoy a good conversation about books!
posted by prettypagan42 at 7:02 am (EST) on Jan 28, 2010
*blush* Thank you! ^-^ I'm glad you like them.
By 'texture' I mean pretty much what it says on the tin. ^-^ I have a (weird) form of synesthesia that has me attaching textures to sounds. Unfortunately, also sounds of languages. Sometimes/With some things, it's stronger than others. For example, I struggled quite a bit with describing the texture of Over Sea, Under Stone by Susan Cooper, but The Dead Zone (King) was a piece of cake. That one was so strongly present... Sometimes it really sucks, though, because I'll come across an author I really like in every aspect but how I experience the way the book is written. (Robin McKinley is a good example. I loved the stories I read, storywise. I could see the beauty of the lines. But... Texture-wise it just felt like wading through treacle. I hate that, possibly even more than reading a book that just needed a good edit, or two, to shine.) I hope that answers the question, but please don't hesitate to tell me if it doesn't!
(Also, I hope you don't find this presumptuous of me, but since we don't seem to be sharing any of his books I thought I'd throw the name out there: Guy Gavriel Kay. He doesn't, sadly, write straight-up historic fiction so if you absolutely hate any and all forms of fantasy now he's not for you. But he writes stories quite firmly based on real historic events. His latest book is based on Chinese history, so I thought it worth mentioning. Might be it's something you'd be interested in and wouldn't have heard of for a while otherwise. If I am stepping over some sort of line - I always feel a little awkward randomly recommending books or authors. It makes me feel like some spambot. *sigh* - but, if I am being presumptuous, I apologise. I didn't mean to be. From your profile it just seems like something you might find interesting. You're welcome to return the favour at any rate. ^-^ Wishlists can't be big enough!)
posted by sparrowbunny at 4:37 pm (EST) on Jan 12, 2010
Hmm. Well, we've got all sorts of ranking http://www.librarything.com/zeitgeist , by books, reviews, etc. but no overall rank. People would claw each others' eyeballs out over what should and shouldn't be included. :)
posted by timspalding at 5:35 pm (EST) on Jan 7, 2010
Brightly Woven by Alexandra Bracken
posted by rebecca191 at 6:04 pm (EST) on Jan 4, 2010
hey did you read this book? i need a chapter review for each chapter i dont have time to read unfortuanlly lol and its due on monday ! please help !
posted by jordyn10567 at 2:04 pm (EST) on Jan 2, 2010


text:
Blues defender happy with early-season form.
Phil Jagielka
Phil Jagielka is feeling like his old self after making a superb start to the season.
The defender was at his sparkling best in front of England boss Roy Hodgson as Manchester United were shut out on the opening day of the season, while there was also a swagger about his play at Aston Villa the following week.
Niggling injuries punctuated his 2011/12 campaign and Jagielka admits he probably wasn't at the very top of his game last term.
But his return to top form was rewarded when he got the nod ahead of Chelsea's Gary Cahill for the Three Lions in midweek – and the 30-year-old insists he is feeling good.
Jagielka said: "We're only four or five games into the season but I needed a good start. You set yourself high standards and I've maybe not reached them as consistently as I'd like in the last season or so.
"It was a boost of confidence to get the nod for England. I don't think there is much to choose between me and Gaz (Cahill). We are good friends, we mess about at table tennis and things like that.
"It's hard knowing it's one from two, but we got told the day before so that gave us a chance to prepare. But I know if one of the first-choice centre-backs is injured for the next time, I'm not automatically straight in. Gaz has got as good a chance of playing."
Next up for Jagielka and Everton is a home game against Newcastle United and the Blues defender feels Magpies boss Alan Pardew could have exercised a little more tact towards the end of last season.
Pardew claimed his side were 'in a different league' to Everton following their fine campaign before losing 3-1 in convincing fashion at Goodison on the final day.
And Jagielka said: "I wouldn't say there is a bit of an edge to the game on Monday, but I think it's a little bit disrespectful for someone to say something like that after one good season.
"Fair play, Newcastle had a fantastic season and massively overachieved, but they aren't the first team to overachieve for a season.
"In the Premier League it's all about consistency, and if you look at how we have performed over the years, then it's a little bit disrespectful to come out and say something like that."
The Magpies have made a stuttering start this time around, while the Blues will want to get defeat at West Brom out of their system and recapture the form that saw them brush aside United and Villa.
"It was important we got off to a good start and we have another Monday night game at Goodison and hopefully the boys can do well again," added Jagielka.
"We enjoy those Monday night games especially when the other teams are like Man United and Newcastle, who always bring great support. The result was great for us against United but after the disappointing result and performance against West Brom hopefully we can bounce back at home."
To book your place to see the Blues face Newcastle click here, or call the box office on 0871 663 1878* and select option 1. Alternately, pop to the Park End box office.
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Don't get caught up the creek without your DBX ® Universal Paddles. Perfect for use with DBX inflatable rafts or similar products, the compact 3-piece design is easy to store for spares or emergency use. The paddles measure 45" in length and are made of durable lightweight plastic with a 6" wide PVC ribbed blade.
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Skipper insists Blues will thrive on fans' high expectations.
Phil Neville
Phil Neville insists Everton will respond to the high expectations the Blues' good start has fostered.
Everton have played some delightful football this season and currently sit fourth in the Premier League.
With the second of two international breaks now in the past, there is a solid run of league fixtures running up to Christmas.
And the Blues skipper believes this is the time when Everton's destiny will be decided.
Neville told evertontv: "There's a long stretch until Christmas now and it's at this time you have to cement your place in the top four.
"Games come thick and fast and there's no real respite now and we're all looking forward to it.
"We want high expectations. Every singly player needs it. We have international players and they are used to this type of pressure. We want to be successful this year and with that comes expectation."
Neville and the rest of the Everton squad travel to Loftus Road on Sunday to face a QPR side struggling in the early part of the campaign.
But the veteran midfielder warns the Londoners' quality shouldn't be masked by their lowly league position.
"They are desperate for points," he explained. "They have had a massive turnaround of players, five to 10 players have gone and 10 to 15 players have come in.
"They have got real quality in the team and Mark Hughes is a good manager who will obviously want time and needs time for that team to gel.
"You need to find the right formula, the right positions, the right permutations and I think with the calibre of players they have they won't go down this year, that is for sure.
"They have got too many players who have played at the top level and won major honours. It's a tough game for us, on a tight pitch, with a good atmosphere."
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alexis leungAbsolutely correct. QPR must be the most desperate team needing a win and they will throw every thing in. Unfortunately they are not quite a team yet ... and I hope they only wake up after this one.Friday 19th October 04:39 Report Comment
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May 29th, 2012
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Next trip to the Azores we will spend our entire visit on Sao Jorge at this spectacular yet inexpensive (518 euros for 8 nights)self catering vacation home in the tiny main "city" of 2000 people in Velas. We rented through Villarenters.com and found this gem of a listing, "Encosta 80136. It exceeded our expectations. This airy, bright 2 level house is beautifully designed & simply furnished, beds very comfortable, view is stunning and best of all, our hosts Gisella and her husband, were warm and very accomodating. The location is convenient to all the splendid walking trails of this unspoiled island paradise.
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August 29th, 2011
12:34 pm
We recently fulfilled a life-long dream of living in the Azores and have opened a beautiful B&B overlooking the ocean on the island of Terceira. Each bedroom has an ocean view and the home is filled with modern amenities to ensure the comfort of our guests. You can visit us at www.facebook.com/vivendadasaudade to view photographs and get updates about things to do and places to eat on the island. We hope you'll come visit us in our little paradise called the Azores.
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January 12th, 2010
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On the island of Terceira in the town of Praia da Vitoria we stayed at Hotel R. Terezinha on Praceta Dr. Machado Street. CLEAN! ACCOMMODATING! REASONABLE! www.hotelteresinha.net EXCELLENT!!!!!
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Me and my husband went to Azores last Summer. We just have to go back again its just wonderful those islands, specially Pico where we spent most time. We slept at Tower House in a place called Saint John.
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Steel-Electrics Near to Being SoldSeptember 8th, 2008 by ed friedrich
The period for brokers and bidders to make proposals for the state's four retired Steel-Electric ferries ended Friday. Washington State Ferries received "multiple" proposals for one or more of the 80-year-old boats, said spokeswoman Hadley Greene. We might know this week who'll get them and maybe what they plan to do with them.
The boats were on eBay for 10 days in July, but none got the minimum bid of $350,000.


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