Friday, July 1, 2011

Good Enough to Read Twice...

So I'm back from my camping trip and I feel rested and ready to dive into some summer  projects!...but first I thought I would share with you the book that I read while I was away called
"A Vintage Affair"
Can I just tell you how much I loved this book?...I really did!
I don't want to give a full review but I can tell you what it's about in one sentence..the main character quits her fabulous job to open a vintage clothing shop.
If you love vintage like I do...and stories from the past...and stories about friendship...family...and love...this is the book for your summer reading!
Because I love to read so much and there always seems to be so many good books out there...I don't often read the same novel twice, unless I really really love it.
 I would totally read A Vintage Affair again and probably will.
On that note, I thought maybe I would also share a couple more books that are among my favorites to read more than once!

 "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn"
It's a classic that was re-released about 15 years ago and I have read it several times since then.....love it!!!!

Another classic that has been re-released and that I have read several times is
"I Capture the Castle"
....obviously I love it too!
Also...something interesting about this book is that it was written by the same author who wrote 101 Dalmations...Dodie Smith.
And last but not least....I know that I already told you about this book when I read it a long time ago....
"The Help"...when I read it right after it came out...but I wanted to remind you to read it this month if you didn't get a chance yet because if you havn't heard...the movie comes out in August.
YAY!...I for one can't wait!....
I will probably go see it the day that it opens...I loved it that much.
By the way...if you also like to listen to books on your ipod or ipad...this would be a great one to download because all of the voices reading it are absolutely fabulous!!...
I've listened to it twice even after reading the book twice.
So there you go girls...some of my favorite books that I think are good enough to read again...and again.
I hope you have a happy weekend my friends...
I'll be back on Monday with some new things to share:)
xx
Lori
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14 comments:

  1. Kathleen GraceJuly 1, 2011 at 4:20 AM

    Thanks for the recommendation Lori! I just reserved it online at the library and I'll pick it up later today. I always appreciate a good book:>) Have a great 4th of July weekend!

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  2. trishJuly 1, 2011 at 5:45 AM

    Welcome home! :o) So glad you had such a nice vacation. :o)
    Thank you for sharing the books that you love. I will need to look into them.
    I recently made a quilt top using your lovely Sew Cherry, as a birthday gift and posted. :o) Would love to have you drop by for a peek.
    Have a wonderful weekend.
    Sincerely, Trish

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  3. Needled MomJuly 1, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    Thanks for the suggestions. I loved A Tree Grows in Brooklyn too.

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  4. An Oasis in the DesertJuly 1, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    Glad you had a great vacation! I love it when people recommend books they've really enjoyed.

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  5. AnonymousJuly 1, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    Thank you, Lori! I will add these to my audible.com wish list! As always, the blog, the fabrics and the patterns look amazing. ~Kelly

    unDeniably Domestic

    The Heart in Hand Project

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  6. LizJuly 1, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    Thanks for the book ideas. I loved the Help, and I just watched the movie of I Capture the Castle (pretty good!). I'll have to put that dress one on my list!

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  7. LizJuly 1, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    Thanks for the book ideas. I loved the Help, and I just watched the movie of I Capture the Castle (pretty good!). I'll have to put that dress one on my list!

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  8. NedraJuly 1, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    Welcome back! Glad to know you feel all rested up.
    Thanks for the recommendations on good reads. I just went through your book shelf for ideas the other day, and will add these onto the list.

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  9. quiltmom annaJuly 1, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    I just checked the library for a vintage affair so it will go on my summer reading list. I also loved " The Help". It is a terrific story.
    Happy quilting-
    Regards,
    Anna

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  10. SandyJuly 1, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    I love to read also...thanks for the reviews. I just read The Help a month or so ago and couldn't put it down...marvelous...can't wait for the movie!

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  11. circle r motelJuly 2, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    Thanks for the suggestions. Might I also suggest GONE WITH THE WIND. Excellent book - and a bit different than the movie!

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  12. Nancy BJuly 2, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    Thanks for the book suggestions. I just had my husband read The Help. We are looking forward to seeing the movie together.

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  13. AnonymousJuly 3, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    Love these book suggestions, we will have to check them out! That first one sounds so lovely :)
    -Jessica & Holly
    Etsy.com/shop/chezjolly

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  14. Sinta ReneeJuly 3, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    Hi Lori,
    I am working on your Vintage Dishes pattern right now. Although, I wish I were vacationing like you:)... I hit a little glitch... could you please email me?
    pinkpincushion@gmail.com
    thanks so much, Sinta

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