tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2167015610970367792.post3755627822883563786..comments2024-03-28T12:50:13.647-04:00Comments on Tea With Friends: January giveaway: $25 Amazon gift card for tea and booksAngela McRaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10928913868086900802noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2167015610970367792.post-8005534381528215982016-01-28T20:28:46.213-05:002016-01-28T20:28:46.213-05:00I love to read! I am reading "All the Light Y...I love to read! I am reading "All the Light You Cannnot See" now. I just finished "Same Kind of Different as Me" by Ron Hall and Denver Moore and "A Man called Ova. Great books. I always say...so many books, so little time!! It would be wonderful to win your giveaway as a birthday present as my birthday is tomorrow, Jan 29! I'll be having tea with my cake, too! Nancy GAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2167015610970367792.post-48598023656245370752016-01-28T15:23:39.885-05:002016-01-28T15:23:39.885-05:00Thank you for your generous offer!
I'm reading...Thank you for your generous offer!<br />I'm reading the Hannah Swensen mysteries, right now I'm reading the "Apple Turnover Murder". I'm also reading a very old homekeeping book on Google called "Living on a Little" and I'm thoroughly enjoying it!Miss Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06763368886134363122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2167015610970367792.post-48578861505518873302016-01-28T09:48:19.386-05:002016-01-28T09:48:19.386-05:00I'm a librarian so people always think I just ...I'm a librarian so people always think I just read all day - I wish!! :) I'm currently reading an ARC of "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys, a YA historical fiction book about refugees during WWII and the sinking of the Wilhelm Gustloff. It's been fascinating to learn about a part of history that I didn't know about, plus the book is beautifully written. And trying out some teas from my new stash while reading has made it all the more enjoyable!Laura Nicholshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09596258600316932757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2167015610970367792.post-57230699110424896212016-01-28T02:56:05.371-05:002016-01-28T02:56:05.371-05:00I just finished "Teardrops" from Lauren ... I just finished "Teardrops" from Lauren Kate and today I'm starting with "The Oracle Glass" by Judith Merkle Riley. ;)Nikolinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18002115564239310271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2167015610970367792.post-54988162778561094892016-01-28T01:25:21.800-05:002016-01-28T01:25:21.800-05:00I am reading "Not My Father's Son: A Memo...I am reading "Not My Father's Son: A Memoir," by Alan Cummings. It is a very moving book - I highly recommend it. Thank you for this opportunity, Angela. Have a great day, Joanie<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2167015610970367792.post-66492019289597150792016-01-27T09:05:24.917-05:002016-01-27T09:05:24.917-05:00Dear Angela:
Thank you for your kind giveaway. I ...Dear Angela:<br />Thank you for your kind giveaway. I am a stick-in-the-mud when it comes to reading. I just adore the whole Miss Read series. I have read them so much that it seems as if the people of Thrush Green and Fairacre are my friends!<br />Blessings!<br />Mrs. BGrace and Tea For Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00599049950504674905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2167015610970367792.post-50256448401952098462016-01-27T01:53:48.769-05:002016-01-27T01:53:48.769-05:00last book I read Chicken soup of the soul I forgot...last book I read Chicken soup of the soul I forgot the title Love it rajeespot@gmail.comrajeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09761481632081472141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2167015610970367792.post-56190295910683870982016-01-26T23:53:46.586-05:002016-01-26T23:53:46.586-05:00On hold from the library e-book selection: Rogue ...On hold from the library e-book selection: Rogue Lawyer by John Grisham & See Me by Nicholas Sparks.<br /><br />slmartin at vtc dot netloralienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2167015610970367792.post-52073409266115278332016-01-26T23:25:19.249-05:002016-01-26T23:25:19.249-05:00Hello Angela
It is wonderful to see all of your b...Hello Angela<br /><br />It is wonderful to see all of your blog readers sharing what they are reading. So nice to know that people still enjoy what many consider to be a dying activity.<br />I have been an avid reader since I was a little girl and would bring home stacks of books from the library.<br /><br />My reading list currently includes both fiction and non-fiction.<br /><br />Jade Dragon Mountain by Elsa Hart<br /><br />It is the late 18th-century in China and disgraced imperial Chinese librarian Li Du has arrived in the small remote town of Dayan near the Tibetan border as it prepares for the never before arrival of the Chinese emperor. Li Du investigates the murder of a Jesuit astronomer. Think "Agatha Christie meets Shogun."<br /><br />Re-reading The Book of Unholy Mischief by Elle Newmark<br /><br />This wonderful historical novel tells the story of Luciano, an orphaned boy living in the streets of Venice during the Middle Ages. Whilst eating a stolen pomegranate, Luciano is pulled aside by a chef by the name of Ferrero, who takes him off the street, cleans him up and puts him to work in the palace kitchen. Intrigue, mystery, and sensuous descriptions of food carry you to another place and time and make you want to run to the kitchen and cook up a feast.<br /><br />The Seeds of Change - Six Plants that Transformed Mankind by Henry Hobhouse<br /><br />I was most intrigued with the chapter on "Tea and the Destruction of China," but the other chapters about quinine, cotton, sugar, coca, and the potato were interesting as well and offered explanations of how these plants determined the direction of human history. Fascinating and well researched.<br /><br />The Empire of Tea - The Remarkable History of the Plant that Took Over the World by Alan and Iris MacFarlane<br /><br />The history of tea from its origins as a plant in the Eastern Himalayas and its past and future effects on culture, politics and the environment around the world. <br /><br />Great British Cooking - A Well Kept Secret by Jane Garmey<br /><br />I read cookbooks like novels and am always looking for cookbooks that have descriptions and comments by the author for each recipe. Reading these comments makes me want to whip up the recipe and share the author's delight in the dish. Jane Garmey has taken common English dishes and elevated them with her informative descriptions of classic British cuisine. There is a great chapter on Afternoon Tea!<br /><br />I also love reading children's books and just read several tea related ones.<br /><br />The Totally TEA-rific Tea Party Book Tanya Npier<br />Come to Tea By Stephanie Dunnewind<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your current reads with us, Angela.<br /><br />Mary Jane<br />Reading and sipping a nice Darjeelingamherstrosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02596813556924505049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2167015610970367792.post-89927748062896236452016-01-26T20:21:42.461-05:002016-01-26T20:21:42.461-05:00I have been cramming Christian historical fiction ...I have been cramming Christian historical fiction lately! I have 5 blog posts for January already referencing book reviews for each one. 4 out of 5 of them include 'tea moments', so I encourage you to link over :)<br />http://bluejeansandteacups.blogspot.com/<br />Heather {Email link on my blog} or through ATAA FB page :-)<br />Calico Spy<br />The Spinster's Christmas<br />A Worthy Heart<br />At Love's Bidding<br />The Painter's DaughterBlue Jeans And Teacupshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08149417042553799295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2167015610970367792.post-29453055643449302092016-01-26T19:15:01.506-05:002016-01-26T19:15:01.506-05:00I've been reading Wobegone Boy by Garrison Kee...I've been reading Wobegone Boy by Garrison Keeler<br /><br />groogruxking40 @ gmail dot com steve weberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03421418612485880759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2167015610970367792.post-81512726958687468352016-01-26T18:47:42.196-05:002016-01-26T18:47:42.196-05:00I've been reading my Bible, and some cozy myst...I've been reading my Bible, and some cozy mysteries on my Kindle app, can't remember the name right now. Before that, several of Patience Griffin's "Kilts and Quilts" novels. Next up is Susan Branch's new book, Fairy Tale Girl".Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14183723445145517680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2167015610970367792.post-2057005623414189632016-01-26T17:36:45.677-05:002016-01-26T17:36:45.677-05:00I don't seem to have time/focus to read at hom...I don't seem to have time/focus to read at home much at the moment, other than trying to catch up on magazines. Just subscribed to The Lady, fun! Very backed up on New Yorkers. Listening to Career of Evil by Robert Galbraith (JK Rowling) in the car. A little grisly but I love it!<br /><br />Kim MAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2167015610970367792.post-81432661579403168512016-01-26T16:45:31.148-05:002016-01-26T16:45:31.148-05:00Thomas and friends. debarshidas5@gmail.comThomas and friends. debarshidas5@gmail.comdebarshi dashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15102418486161867914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2167015610970367792.post-72309871946172380102016-01-26T16:41:05.805-05:002016-01-26T16:41:05.805-05:00I'm reading The Devil in the White City!I'm reading The Devil in the White City!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06037865702485230906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2167015610970367792.post-23149244812210998752016-01-26T13:19:16.907-05:002016-01-26T13:19:16.907-05:00I'm re-reading the pay/changeling series by Na...I'm re-reading the pay/changeling series by Nalini Singh. I just can't seem to get enough of her writing....it's like the 10th time I have re-read them :3 Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2167015610970367792.post-30262730511930875172016-01-26T12:45:51.655-05:002016-01-26T12:45:51.655-05:00Oh I have the last two books on your list on my bo...Oh I have the last two books on your list on my book shelf. There are always a few books next to my bed. Right now I am reading: The Wishing Thread by Lisa Van Allen and Living Buddha, Living Christ by Thich Nhat Hanh. By the way I have been to Rosemary Gladstar's herb farm and had lunch with her, along with Nancy R. and group of herb lovers! I loved her fairy garden.Marilyn Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13115440271615593122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2167015610970367792.post-70411999250573506872016-01-26T11:46:28.875-05:002016-01-26T11:46:28.875-05:00I need to start Behold a Pale Horse by William Coo...I need to start Behold a Pale Horse by William Cooper. I have it just sitting there staring at me! Tyneishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09271627635472938859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2167015610970367792.post-66816643824982809822016-01-26T10:55:26.149-05:002016-01-26T10:55:26.149-05:00Just finished Tea Culture: History, Traditions, Ce...Just finished Tea Culture: History, Traditions, Celebrations, Recipes &More by Beverly Durbin - Enjoyed it very much - beautiful, informative - rich with tea culture and wonderful recipes. Read The Nightengale by Kristen Hannah - wonderful novel -will make a great movie or mini series. Also just finished The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George - loved it - it is different - winsome - it was first written in French so one needs to take into account the cultural differences but it is fun!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12337171731294392126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2167015610970367792.post-29200744804405043572016-01-26T09:56:44.027-05:002016-01-26T09:56:44.027-05:00How fun it was to see that you are reading one of ...How fun it was to see that you are reading one of the many books written by Rosemary Gladstar. She will be joining us at The Rosemary House for an all day herbal seminar the first Saturday in April. She was a speaker here a few years ago, and we are so looking forward to welcoming her to PA again! Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03394597758723246533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2167015610970367792.post-77004826422880126002016-01-26T01:38:23.549-05:002016-01-26T01:38:23.549-05:00Just finished reading Still Life With Bread Crumbs...Just finished reading Still Life With Bread Crumbs by Anna Quindlen. Will begin Station Eleven by Emily St.John Mandel. thanks for your blog and a chance to win. jo-landofoz@cox.netAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00184032875701972408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2167015610970367792.post-13413024824214972712016-01-25T23:50:23.206-05:002016-01-25T23:50:23.206-05:00Last read: Copy Cat Murder by Jenn McKinlay
Curre...Last read: Copy Cat Murder by Jenn McKinlay <br />Currently reading: Review copy of Ripe for Murder by Charlene O'Neal <br />I don't know what I'll read next. The TBR pile is seemingly endless. Thanks so much for the fun blog and chance to win dmskrug3@hotmail.com Daniele Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07979067792934732595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2167015610970367792.post-80668566566554604592016-01-25T23:14:00.055-05:002016-01-25T23:14:00.055-05:00I suppose Go Dog Go doesn't count. :-)
The las...I suppose Go Dog Go doesn't count. :-)<br />The last adult book I read was Why Not Me? By Mindy Kiling. The next book I read will be sewing or quilt related. Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16363927407017174685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2167015610970367792.post-28883567922401334772016-01-25T22:40:16.821-05:002016-01-25T22:40:16.821-05:00I love The Tea Rose but haven't read the other...I love The Tea Rose but haven't read the others yet.Daniele Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07979067792934732595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2167015610970367792.post-77671741303884886642016-01-25T22:39:46.855-05:002016-01-25T22:39:46.855-05:00mostly just the bible these days as it's hard ...mostly just the bible these days as it's hard to find time adjusting to this new life of a mom that i have found myself in :) but when i have extra time at night before bed i crack open the ScrewTape Letters by C.S. Lewis. I'm loving it!<br /><br />-valerie<br />burritoprincess@gmail.comvaleriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07002646864812614576noreply@blogger.com