Saturday, September 28, 2019

Reading Poldark, My Computer on the Blink, and I'm Off to an Antiques Weekend






You can tell a good bit about my tv and movie preferences from a quick look at what I'm reading this week.






The Classics Club Spin fell on 5, and that means I shall be reading The Essential Rumi. That's ideal for me, as I have a copy of this book on my Kindle and I can linger over it through the spin time period that runs through the month of October. Perfect.


I shamelessly bragged last week about all the books I nominated for the Cybils that were either finalists or winners here. I'm working on my list of books to nominate this year. Have you made your list? The nominations open on October 1.






My computer keyboard on my Mac went down for the count and I had to pay a visit to the Apple store. Happily, it turns out that the keyboard is subject to a recall. But I have to wait until the part comes in for it to be fixed. I've been forced to blog this week on an old computer that has none of my important things saved on it. Frustrating.



It's antiques time in Warrenton, Texas, and I'm hoping to spend quite a bit of time visiting booths and enjoying country life over the next two weekends. Getting to the antiques fair can be a bit of a hassle, though....
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33 comments:

  1. bermudaonionSeptember 28, 2019 at 7:17 AM

    I just requested Speaking American from our library - it looks like something I'd like.

    Antiquing must be popular in Texas!

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    1. Deb Nance at ReaderbuzzSeptember 30, 2019 at 6:55 AM

      I couldn’t help showing Speaking American to a couple of people I saw in the library before I turned it in. I think there is enough content for a sequel.

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  2. BryanSeptember 28, 2019 at 8:48 AM

    Hope you are enjoying the antiques fair this weekend and next weekend. I'll have to seek out Rumi, I think. It might be good to spend some time with during my two-week convalescence at the end of October.

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    1. Deb Nance at ReaderbuzzSeptember 30, 2019 at 6:57 AM

      I had a fabulous time at the antiques fair, though there was no WiFi. I am very frustrated at not having a good computer, too. When will you finish with my computer, Apple Store?

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  3. Helen's Book BlogSeptember 29, 2019 at 12:36 AM

    I remember watching the Gerald Durrell series when I lived in the UK and loving it!

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    1. Deb Nance at ReaderbuzzSeptember 30, 2019 at 6:58 AM

      We have enjoyed watching it so much. I read book one of the trilogy a long time ago. It feels like it is an even richer read this time.

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  4. Trin CarlSeptember 29, 2019 at 9:04 AM

    Love antiques thanks to my grandma and mom who were die hard in antiquing. Have you ever been to an antique auction?

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  5. DollycasSeptember 29, 2019 at 10:04 AM

    I feel your computer pain and hope the part arrives soon.
    Have a great week!

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  6. shelleyrae @ book'd outSeptember 29, 2019 at 10:20 AM

    That’s quite a traffic queue, I hope the fair is worth it!

    I’ve watched a season or three of Poldark, and all of the Durrell’s but haven’t read either, or the Goldfinch.

    Have a great reading week Deb!

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    1. Deb Nance at ReaderbuzzSeptember 30, 2019 at 7:03 AM

      I'm in my happy place right now with my reading. And the Cybils nominations will start rolling in tomorrow, so that will make it even better.

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  7. AnonymousSeptember 29, 2019 at 12:19 PM

    Where is Warrenton TX? Tell me in hours, please.

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  8. Jackie McGuinnessSeptember 29, 2019 at 12:23 PM

    Stupid Google! Kicked me out.

    I know someone who is exhibiting at Warrenton! Tessa, don't actually know her, but we rented her lovely home in San Miguel de Allende Mexico for a month a couple of years ago.

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    1. Deb Nance at ReaderbuzzSeptember 30, 2019 at 7:06 AM

      Interesting. I may have visited with her on Saturday. She had a lot of amazing art.

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  9. crackercrumblifeSeptember 29, 2019 at 12:49 PM

    I love the Durrells!!! I've been meaning to read the books - I think I want to actually purchase the trilogy, and I am very picky lately with the books I buy. Have a great week antiquing!

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    1. Deb Nance at ReaderbuzzSeptember 30, 2019 at 7:06 AM

      I found the first book, I think, on Amazon Prime, but I may have to buy the others.

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  10. pussrebootsSeptember 29, 2019 at 7:42 PM

    I haven't made a Cybils list. I'm always a bit of a seat-of-the-pants nominator.

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  11. Ronyell (a.k.a. Rabbitearsblog)September 29, 2019 at 8:54 PM

    Oooh! I need to check out the Cybils awards! Hope you have a great week!

    Here’s my Sunday Post!

    Ronyell @ Rabbit Ears Book Blog

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    1. Deb Nance at ReaderbuzzSeptember 30, 2019 at 7:07 AM

      You definitely need to nominate some good books tomorrow.

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  12. Deb Nance at ReaderbuzzSeptember 30, 2019 at 7:05 AM

    I had no idea! We have quite a few snowbirds who head down to Texas, but it's still too hot down here for that. I've never seen long lines of traffic for snowbirds, but I think ours drift in a few at a time.

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  13. Clare LandriganSeptember 30, 2019 at 8:36 AM

    Goldfinch is a great one! Happy shopping - I love antiques and vintage fairs! I will look at the Cybils tomorrow- thanks for the reminder.

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  14. LauraSeptember 30, 2019 at 10:50 AM

    I just turned on ,y drier and it made this awful noise and quit. Figures as I have a pile of laundry to do and now I'll have to haul the clothes to the laundromat to dry them. Have a fun time at the antique's fair:)

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  15. sherry fundinSeptember 30, 2019 at 10:55 AM

    darn computer gremlins. i am curious about the goldfinch. looking forward to seeing what you think
    sherry @ fundinmental

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  16. Beth FSeptember 30, 2019 at 11:24 AM

    Poldark and the Durrells!! So happy they're back on PBS.

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  17. Kathy MartinSeptember 30, 2019 at 1:02 PM

    Nice looking books. Have fun antiquing! Come see my week here. Happy reading!

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  18. Girl Who ReadsSeptember 30, 2019 at 6:18 PM

    I love Poldark the show. I can't believe its the final season. I mean really a 12 books series can be made into more seasons? I'm looking forward to the Durrells. I didn't much care for the show the first season but it has grown on me.

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  19. Lisa HowelerSeptember 30, 2019 at 8:15 PM

    It looks like some great books to read! i downloaded Poldark after watching the show, but haven't read it yet. I just had a similar issue with my computer, I got it back and now it is dying when it's unplugged so I have to take it back. argh! Computers!

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  20. NicciOctober 1, 2019 at 4:01 PM

    Gald to hear your keyboard is covered due to the recall! Even if there's a frustrating wait on the parts.
    I hope you have a good week!

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