Chris, getting older does not suck LOL Just think of all you have read and experienced and expect to continue to learn and experience. I would never never go back to any year in my life other than the one I am in right now. However, I think we view 'history' as past events and then define 'past' as ...

I have no cats - zero, zilch - and never have had a cat in my life. I was a big time beagle fan and have had several beagles - in fact every year of my life from about 22 to 65, I have had one and even 3 beagles in my home. But, my husband and I travel alot now and my son was stuck with taking care ...

Chris, my son is 41 :lol: And getting older doesn't really 'suck' it just means getting more knowledgeable, more experienced, and having had more fun on this earth. But, yes - quite frankly unless one is going to go to the last turn of the century - and I am talking about the beginning of 1900 - not...

Welcome Amanda. I am new also to this site - definately not to books LOL . I have not been able to view booktalk often enough because the holidays are a very busy time for me. but, I hope to enjoy it in the upcoming year.

the World of Pilcher - no I have not read that yet - will have to remedy that situation as soon as possible - probably after the holidays however since I am super busy right now.

Oh my god when you are my age and have read for so many decades, its hard to pick 5 'fictional' novels as the best. but if you are looking for books that give you a perspective into 'historical' times and people, my picks are: To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee Out of the Furnace, Thomas Bell Angela'...

Has anyone read Rosamunde Pilcher. I have been an avid reader for decades but never read her until this past June when, while visiting the Lake District of England, I found her in a bookstore in Cockermouth. Since then I think I have read everything she has written. Especially loved Shell Seekers an...

Oh my god, Wilde, is 1950's 'historical' already? Boy that makes me feel old since I lived the historical 1950's LOL

Hi, new on not only this chat but have never participated in any chat forum. Love books - just about all kinds from fiction of a number of genres and history and biographies. I'm a 67 year old grandmother and recently retired - means alot more time to read LOL. Jeanmarie