Author Topic: Fiction ~ Old ~ New ~ Best Sellers #2 (Read 776182 times)

Steph · « **Reply #1000 on:** September 22, 2010, 06:17:58 AM »

This is the place to talk about the works of fiction you are reading, whether they are new or old, and share your own opinions and reviews with interested readers.

Every week the new bestseller lists come out brimming with enticing looking books and rave reviews. How to choose?

Discussion Leader: Judy Laird

His own home and workshop in Wisconsin has a beautiful setting and some wonderful rooms,, but not all and the whole thing has a leak problem pretty much all the time.. I want to see the building in
Milwaukee.. Johnsons wax?? It is supposed to be glorious.

jane · « **Reply #1001 on:** September 22, 2010, 07:42:53 AM »

FLW also made it into Iowa. Here's the "summer cottage" that's near where I live.

I've been there...lovely view...but his furniture and my idea of comfortable furniture are very far apart.

from the website for Cedar Rock:

The Walter House was one of Wright’s most complete designs. Nearly everything at Cedar Rock bears the architect’s imprint. Wright designed the furniture. selected the carpets. chose the draperies .and even picked out the accessories. Cedar Rock was begun in 1948 and completed in 1950. Its roof and floors are concrete; the walls are brick, glass. and walnut. Cedar Rock is one of ten buildings Wright designed in Iowa.

http://www.galenfrysinger.com/iowa_cedar_rock.htm

It takes a minute or so for the photos to load at this site.

jane

CallieOK · « **Reply #1002 on:** September 22, 2010, 09:37:15 AM »

FLW actually made it all the way out west to Oklahoma.

(Copied from the Price Tower Arts Center web site)

Price Tower Arts Center - Bartlesville OK
The Price Tower is an innovative building that changed the horizon of the Oklahoma prairie and the world of architecture. The tower was constructed for the H.C. Price Company as its world headquarters.
The Price Tower is Frank Lloyd Wright’s only realized skyscraper. Wright took his inspiration for the cantilevered design from a tree. In fact, the Price Tower has been called the tree that escaped the crowded forest.

Inn at Price Tower
Immersion in the experience of architecture and design is central to the mission of Price Tower Arts Center. In keeping with that mission, the Arts Center has returned to Frank Lloyd Wright's concept of the multi-use skyscraper and created Inn at Price Tower and Copper Bar in addition to Price Tower Arts Center's museum, historic tours and retail store. Now, once again, visitors can stay in Wright's magnificent glass-wrapped sleeping lofts.
An intimate hotel with nineteen rooms, Inn at Price Tower occupies seven of the upper floors of the Wright skyscraper. Acclaimed New York-based architect Wendy Evans Joseph designed the meticulously detailed, graciously appointed rooms, entering an artistic dialogue with Wright's original cantilevered architecture.
Topping Inn at Price Tower on the 15th and 16th floors is its bar, Copper, offering stunning vistas over the mid-American landscape.

My bridge foursome stayed at the Price Tower Inn. There are three rooms on each floor off a central hallway. The hallway has so many angles that it's hard to get suitcases off the elevator and into the doors.

mrssherlock · « **Reply #1003 on:** September 22, 2010, 10:09:52 AM »

I found a photo of the Price Tower Arts Center: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Price_Tower

maryz · « **Reply #1004 on:** September 22, 2010, 10:50:14 AM »

FLW never came to Tennessee or Alabama himself - architects from his studio did the on-site work.

pedln · « **Reply #1005 on:** September 22, 2010, 11:37:02 AM »

Judy Laird, I've sent you an email. I'm so sorry to hear about your broken ankle.

CallieOK · « **Reply #1006 on:** September 22, 2010, 04:25:48 PM »

Thank you, Jackie. I should have done that myself.

salan · « **Reply #1007 on:** September 22, 2010, 06:02:15 PM »

It's been interesting to read your posts about FLW. I can appreciate his talent, but not the man himself. Strangely enough, when I read the book; I had more contempt (maybe that's too strong a word) for Mame. Why does it seem more disgraceful for a woman to leave her children than for a man to do so??? Somehow, it does. I don't see how anyone can find any happiness for themselves when they have caused so much pain and unhappiness for those they claim to love.
Sally

kiwilady · « **Reply #1008 on:** September 22, 2010, 09:08:10 PM »

I have never seen Falling waters myself but saw extensive coverage of the house on a doco recently. I thought the house was so beautiful. As for the creators personal life not much impressed by him.

Carolyn

Steph · « **Reply #1009 on:** September 23, 2010, 06:38:37 AM »

Was at Falling Waters in summer of 09,, our last long trip together. The house is so beautiful outside in its setting. The inside.. Hmm.. the furniture looks so very uncomfortable.. and they actually did change a lot of the stuff, he insisted on putting in it.. He was incredibly over budget and fought with them according to the docent.
So.. beautiful outside, but the only comfortable area was in the back of the house, where the son added a bedroom,bath and living area after FLW and his parents died.

maryz · « **Reply #1010 on:** September 23, 2010, 09:27:22 AM »

We just missed you, Steph - we were at FallingWater and Kentuck Knob in September 2009.

Tomereader1 · « **Reply #1011 on:** September 23, 2010, 10:49:55 AM »

I saw a documentary about the Rosenbaum House. It is now beautifully restored, but at one point had gone to wrack and ruin, (interior). It is lovely now, but not having been a pioneer or settler, how does one live in such a tiny space, no matter how architecturally special?

maryz · « **Reply #1012 on:** September 23, 2010, 12:00:33 PM »

Tomereader - I've wondered that about some of his houses. But I didn't find the Rosenbaum house particularly cramped - not that I would've been to happy with the furniture, but I loved the expanse of windows and connecting the interior with the outside.

mabel1015j · « **Reply #1013 on:** September 23, 2010, 12:33:31 PM »

Everytime I see Falling Waters, I wonder if they wouldn't have a problem with mold?......Jean

mrssherlock · « **Reply #1014 on:** September 23, 2010, 12:46:50 PM »

Off the subject: I just finished a delightful dog book by W Bruce Cameron. A Dog's Purpose. We are in the dog's mind as he relates his first sensing of light and shadow, as he competes with his litter mates for Mom's milk, warmth, and comforting tongue. We live his life as he sees and feels, until its peaceful ending. Then, it starts all over again. He can remeber that other life, feral mother, hunger, fear. This time he is different color, bigger, stronger, living with lots of other dogs until he is taken away by a new owner and his life goes on again. As we follow this dog through his various lives we see him question his purpose - why is he living over and over again and remember all his past lives, what is his purpose? I love dog books and this is one I'll read again.

kiwilady · « **Reply #1015 on:** September 23, 2010, 03:34:58 PM »

I just love dogs! I never had a dog as a child in fact I was petrified of them until a dear lady took me in hand and taught me how wonderful it is to have a dog for a friend. I had been badly bitten by a dog when I was three years old and my fear of them was truly huge. From the day I began to trust the friendship of the little cocker spaniel I was in love with dogs.

I love dog books too. I have had dogs nearly all my adult life. We had big dogs. When my husband passed away I got a small dog for the first time. I had two bichon frise. Last year they passed on both elderly dogs. Now I have thirteen month old Chich. She will be my last puppy.

Carolyn

Steph · « **Reply #1016 on:** September 24, 2010, 06:00:13 AM »

I love Runner. Jane is in rare form.. But I suspect that the girl will not stay put. She does not seem to grip real life at all.. Thomas Perry.. I have read every single book of his. One of those authors who draws me in in the first few pages and pulls me along..
I love dogs.. Have always had them.. Parents raised them for show and breed.. Just now at 72 I have two older corgi..I feel that puppies are not a good match for me.. I live in a town house and really believe the young dogs need a place to run and wrestle and play.

jeriron · « **Reply #1017 on:** September 24, 2010, 08:42:28 AM »

http://www.donnaball.net/

I recently came across these three books. (I love Goldens) They are mysteries/cozies. The writer lives and also runs a kennel/dog training/search and rescue place in the Blue Ridge mountains. As you can see the Kindle price is only $1.99. I enjoyed them. They were easy reading.

#1 Smoky Moubtain Tracks
#2 Rapid Fire
#3 Gun Shy

mrssherlock · « **Reply #1018 on:** September 24, 2010, 11:32:55 AM »

Virginia Lanier's Bloodhound series was thrilling. She wrote the first one at 65 and published one a year until her death at 72.

FlaJean · « **Reply #1019 on:** September 24, 2010, 12:04:54 PM »

Jeriron, I admire Goldens. Those cozies sound interesting. I think I can download them to my iPad as I have the Kindle app. I'll look into that.

Judy Laird · « **Reply #1020 on:** September 24, 2010, 02:13:55 PM »

I have 2 little Shit-Zu's emma and eddie. They are wonderful and emma is my shadow. They really don't belong in a place like this, but they are here and thats that. I am so popular around here and always speak my mind where no one else does so I end up like a ----in church. But again Ii don't care. I notice the phone never stops ringing for rides here and there.
I seriously think they like that some one will speak up and they don't have the nerve to do it.

jeriron · « **Reply #1021 on:** September 24, 2010, 05:03:14 PM »

FlaJean

You shouldn't have any problem downloading them to your IPad. I enjoyed them.

Steph · « **Reply #1022 on:** September 25, 2010, 06:16:26 AM »

I found Rapid Fire in some book sale or another, but have not read it yet. Read all of the Bloodhound series. Loves them and wish she had not died so soon.
J udy,, if anyone can keep dogs in a retirement place, it is you. That is why I have not even considered one. I have two corgi and I would not consider anyplace that does not alow them. Around here, they will let them visit, but no permanent ones unless you have a separate little villa..

Babi · « **Reply #1023 on:** September 25, 2010, 10:14:11 AM »

I picked up my first Thomas Perry and it's now in my tbr stack.
I couldn't find anything by McQuestion.(?)

Uh, JUDY, I think that is Shih-Tzu.

mabel1015j · « **Reply #1024 on:** September 25, 2010, 10:45:39 AM »

Babi -

.....it sounds like sh..t.......lol.....I come in for discussion and book ideas, but ALSO for your good humor........Jean

Steph · « **Reply #1025 on:** September 26, 2010, 05:54:42 AM »

McQuestion??
I have started two books. One is a true story of a woman who lived in a Shaker community in New Hampshire for a while as a curator..Excellent. A good overview of later day life in the Shaker communities when there was just some older women left.. The other is Storyville by Lois Battle.. Fun read.

Judy Laird · « **Reply #1026 on:** September 26, 2010, 03:30:38 PM »

Steph there are about 10 dogs here and I have no idea how many cats.
They say they are pet friendly but actually they are not.
Before you decide to move into a senior facility tale to me first I can give you some REAALY good pointers.

marcie · « **Reply #1027 on:** September 26, 2010, 06:39:25 PM »

Stephanie, what is the name of the book about the Shakers? It sounds interesting.

Steph · « **Reply #1028 on:** September 27, 2010, 06:09:22 AM »

Marcie, the author is June Sprigg.. Ask Amazon and you will come up with a long list of Shaker books, she has written. She is an expert on Shaker customs, furniture, etc. But this book is about a summer right out of college where she lived in the community with the old women of Canterbury. I envy her the summer. She learned so much about their lives.. Now as to the title.. I am upstairs early in the morning and the book is downstairs. Will check the title later today..
Judy.. Since Tim died, I am torn as to where I want to live. I love my townhouse, but it is three stories and realistically at 72, the steps could become a problem. My sons want me to live closer to them ( southwest Florida), but I honestly dont know where I want to be. It just seems that maybe a community with villas and independent living might be a good match for me. I would love to be in one of those college communities..

Babi · « **Reply #1029 on:** September 27, 2010, 09:36:26 AM »

Gainesville, Florida is a nice little university town, STEPH. Of course, it's central Florida and not
on the Gulf. The water on that side of the Gulf is a gorgeous blue, not like the gray of our coast. You're right about the difficulties of a lot of stairs growing older. I have enough trouble getting up the half-dozen steps onto my front porch.

JEAN:

bellemere · « **Reply #1030 on:** September 27, 2010, 09:49:15 AM »

Hey, Alf, give that bright little girl "Gone With the Wind" and let her run with it!
she might also like "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close" about the little misfit genius boy who lost his Dad on 9/11.

marcie · « **Reply #1031 on:** September 27, 2010, 10:58:57 AM »

Thanks, Steph, for the name of the Shaker author. I'll look her up. That's a big decision about where to live. I know you'll take your time with it.

Steph · « **Reply #1032 on:** September 28, 2010, 06:19:56 AM »

Iam truly enjoying the Sprigg book. I ration myself each day since it is so peaceful and calming.
I plan on eventually going up to Gainesville to look at the facilities that are coordinating with the university. I have heard a variety of opinions.. pro and con..

Babi · « **Reply #1033 on:** September 28, 2010, 09:11:45 AM »

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the facilities that are coordinating with the university

That sounds intriguing, STEPH. I hope you'll tell us more about that.

maryz · « **Reply #1034 on:** September 28, 2010, 10:05:17 AM »

Sounds interesting, Steph. We'll be waiting to hear your review.

Judy Laird · « **Reply #1035 on:** September 28, 2010, 03:06:56 PM »

Came across the book Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet.

Am about 2/3 finished and am enjoying it. Takes place in places I know about
and that is always fun.

Steph · « **Reply #1036 on:** September 29, 2010, 06:02:17 AM »

Judy,, and the author is?

Is it a mystery or general novel..

Judy Laird · « **Reply #1037 on:** September 29, 2010, 12:52:45 PM »

Steph the author is Jamie Ford. It takes place in Chinatown and that area of Seattle. It is a story I am not sure iif its true or not but seems to me at least part of it. Its about the Japenese that were taken to war camps as the war was beginning. The boy is Chinese and the girl is Japanese. Many things about the way the old Japenese lived what they believed.

jeriron · « **Reply #1038 on:** September 29, 2010, 04:16:44 PM »

Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet.

I read that book awhile ago and throughly enjoyed it.

Judy Laird · « **Reply #1039 on:** September 29, 2010, 06:00:44 PM »

I didn't explain it very well but it is good. I thought they sent the Japenese straigh to a camp but this book says they were sent to the Puyallup fair grounds and were interned there while they built their permanent camps I believe which were in Idaho. I don't know if its true or not but I know some of it is.

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Author Topic: Fiction ~ Old ~ New ~ Best Sellers #2 (Read 776182 times)