tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post1120747710204415703..comments2024-03-12T13:57:38.337-07:00Comments on Chronically Vintage: Chatting about my reading habits: a delightful Q&A for booklovers everywhereWitchcrafted Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-65772063828438202482014-08-04T09:23:03.228-07:002014-08-04T09:23:03.228-07:00Wonderfully said, dear Kate, I couldn't agree ...Wonderfully said, dear Kate, I couldn't agree more! It's one of life's greatest pleasures and blessings all rolled into one. <br /><br />That's very sweet. Awww, perhaps - I'd certainly know my way around certain topics for sure! :)<br /><br />Big hugs & happy Monday wishes,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-69818126252003590612014-08-04T06:44:56.681-07:002014-08-04T06:44:56.681-07:00Gosh, I bet you are the person to be with at a qui...Gosh, I bet you are the person to be with at a quiz as that is a pretty comprehensive list! The non fiction that I tend to read is social history, particularly wartime diaries, particularly women's experiences. I also like biographies and autobiographies, always so interesting! Then craft books and fashion history books. Reading is just the most marvellous thing!Kate-Emhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15664293299445754159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-34136394838051090572014-07-28T15:17:09.210-07:002014-07-28T15:17:09.210-07:00Aww, it's my pleasure, dear Erin, thank you in...Aww, it's my pleasure, dear Erin, thank you in turn for the wonderfully nice comment. I've read a massive amount on WW2 (more so than any other specific historical event by a long shot) in my lifetime, too, and love knowing that a deeply rooted interest in this topic is another thing that we share in common. <br /><br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-20918264156120750612014-07-28T10:15:44.318-07:002014-07-28T10:15:44.318-07:00Oh my! What a marvelous post! I also adore reading...Oh my! What a marvelous post! I also adore reading.. it's long been a favourite past time of mine. I (I LOVED The Babysitters Club too!) My preferred choice are biographies and non-fiction accounts of World War II (no surprise there). Thank you for your always interesting and unique topics dear Jessica. Erin xx Erin Grosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08305573382873330869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-11984369562807776112014-07-26T06:10:31.945-07:002014-07-26T06:10:31.945-07:00Though I don't have any youngsters of my own y...Though I don't have any youngsters of my own yet, I too very much worry about the declining enthusiasm for reading amongst some young people these days. Not all, of course, but a fair number, especially when it comes to reading titles outside of those series that quickly turn into movies, if you know what I mean (not that I'm dissing those books, I'm certainly not in the slightest, it's just that it's good to read a broad range of authors and types of books).<br /><br />Thomas Hardy was one of the first classic authors I adored as a child as well. Far from the Madding Crowd will always make it onto my top 50 list of fiction titles. <br /><br />What a great read you've got on the go right now. I deeply admire Mandela and will certainly be checking the library to see if they have his autobiography. I suspect, given his level of fame the world over, that they will. <br /><br />Thank you very much for your fantastic comment, my fellow bookworm,<br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-47986525772814828062014-07-26T05:58:54.748-07:002014-07-26T05:58:54.748-07:00Thank you very much (from both Tony and I) for sin...Thank you very much (from both Tony and I) for singing up for Any New Books, I sincerely hope you adore the service. <br /><br />It really is a charmingly sweet outfit, I agree. Aww! I love that you're going to dress your daughter in vintage. Should I ever be blessed with a child of my own one day, I very much plan to do the same, too.<br /><br />Big hugs,<br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-33082423476706933182014-07-26T05:34:33.971-07:002014-07-26T05:34:33.971-07:00How wonderful, I really look forward to seeing you...How wonderful, I really look forward to seeing your own answers, sweet dear. Oh my gosh, there are so, so many non-fiction topics that I read about, but perhaps not surprisingly, the most common is usually history (not just mid-century history, though I certainly read plenty on that topic, but titles on everything from the dawn of man to fads of 1990s). There's also plenty of science, anthropology, sociology, psychology, crafting, biographies/autobiographies, cookbooks (I devour cookbooks the way lots of folks do popular novels), and genealogy related titles, too, amongst others, and I'd call each of these categories firm favourites of mine. What are some of your favourite non-fictions subjects?<br /><br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-2145891093904344772014-07-26T04:32:51.470-07:002014-07-26T04:32:51.470-07:00I enjoyed reading this so much, what a great idea....I enjoyed reading this so much, what a great idea. I am definitely going to do one of my own as reading is absolutely my favourite thing to do. It was really interesting to learn more about what you like to read. When you read non fiction, what kind of topic does it tend to be on?Kate-Emhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15664293299445754159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-50098075785437320692014-07-26T00:30:23.215-07:002014-07-26T00:30:23.215-07:00lovely post and pictures. I am only just starting ...lovely post and pictures. I am only just starting to get back into reading again now. Though now I am getting behind with my artworks... I like to have music playing, but I turn the tv off, because I tend to get drawn into the TV land of crappy infomercials and game shows...Natalie_vintage_girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16089063496465996399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-53904320110279836912014-07-25T23:15:20.403-07:002014-07-25T23:15:20.403-07:00Your book notification website is a great idea! I&...Your book notification website is a great idea! I've gone and joined up now! <br /><br />I grew up in a book-filled house, but never considered myself much of a reader. Like many other things in my life, partially because I was comparing myself to my sister. She reads at an incredibly rapid rate that I can't keep up with at all. But I think I'm coming into my own as a book lover with time. Joining my local library has made a big difference. <br /><br />I also have to say how much I love the little girl's outfit with the beret in the third photo! Oh I can't wait to dress my little one up like that!Tanithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09915557658875958630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-84186470528032551362014-07-25T15:25:39.069-07:002014-07-25T15:25:39.069-07:00I share your attraction to, and delight in, classi...I share your attraction to, and delight in, classic literature and factual books. Much as I love the internet, reading a book satisfies the soul in a different way. I was raised in a small village where you has to make your own entertainment, and library books were a big part of my life. Infact I has read all the children's books and was allowed to start on the adults early (about age 9 or 10). There are so many I enjoy it seems a shame to pick out any but I remember Wilkie Collins and Thomas Hardy featuring heavily along with a lot of poetry :) I sometimes worry that my children don't read as much as I did because of the internet and that they are missing out. Having said that my eldest daughter is studying English Literature for one of her A levels and I notice she is reading a lot more widely, even introducing me to books. This makes me happy! Also, just in case you're curious I'm reading Nelson Mandela's autobiography at the moment (given to me for Mother's Day by my son). He had such fortitude in the face of persecution, I find it very inspiring xxPhilippahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979470577235630724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-33897627848374707292014-07-25T07:35:18.733-07:002014-07-25T07:35:18.733-07:00how utterly fascinating!! i've loved reading y...how utterly fascinating!! i've loved reading your answers and think it's fabulous you share genes with kerouac!! i'll have to take another whack at this because i can see myself answering some of the questions differently.seannaapprovedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09546047220109216505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-57519546659369029732014-07-25T07:17:16.473-07:002014-07-25T07:17:16.473-07:00We have too many things in common, girl! Reading ...We have too many things in common, girl! Reading many different kinds of books/genres, never damaging a book, reading more than one book in a time-period...Sister!! *ROTFL*Mugsy's in Stitcheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05872379684514419344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-44166385779497543352014-07-25T03:37:58.268-07:002014-07-25T03:37:58.268-07:00really cute post! My late dad was a library direc...really cute post! My late dad was a library director and so I love libraries and books. <br /><br />retro rovertubby3pughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01315017048832512111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-81999550433770833792014-07-25T02:17:07.579-07:002014-07-25T02:17:07.579-07:00No worries there, I've never been a fan of the...No worries there, I've never been a fan of the mad reefer myself. No qualms with other partaking, but it's not my cup of (mood altering) tea. :) Burroughs was a million miles away from perfect, but I think that despite his stellar writing, he gets too much of a bum's wrap (yes, I say that even knowing full well of his many, how shall we say, troubles). Naked Lunch will always standout as one of my favourite and most inspiring reads from any of the beats. <br /><br />Much doffing of my vintage chapeau in your son's direction. Those are some seriously excellent literary choices at any age, let alone when one is a mere nine years old. I wonder, could this early passion for great authors mean that your young lad will grow up to be a writer himself?<br /><br />I haven't had a chance to read that Moore title yet myself, no. I really should though, especially considering that he lived for a spell in Canada and I in Ireland, so there's that connect between the author and I right off the bat. I'll certainly add The Great Victorian Collection to my reading list, thank you for the recommendation (agreed, I'd need to live countless lifetimes to get everything I'd like to done, let alone read all the marvelous books I hope to).<br /><br />Thank you for the splendid comment,<br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-46689503834448159082014-07-25T02:07:59.159-07:002014-07-25T02:07:59.159-07:00Thank you very much, sweet gal, I (and Tony) reall...Thank you very much, sweet gal, I (and Tony) really appreciate that. Author crushes are the best! I had one on most of the beats as a teenager, and think I'll always have one on Lord Byron (which I'm sure he'd appreciate :)). My perpetual author crush will always be Hunter S. Thompson. Should I ever be blessed with a son, I even plan to give him the middle name Hunter in the first and best gonzo writer's honour. <br /><br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-27207389213724463252014-07-25T01:58:29.774-07:002014-07-25T01:58:29.774-07:00I'm with you there entirely! As a youngster, w...I'm with you there entirely! As a youngster, well into my teens actually, I usually carried a wee pocket dictionary with me in my purse or schoolbag wherever I went just for that very purpose, and if one wasn't to hand or the word wasn't present in it, I'd be sure to jot it down and look it up later. I still try to do and absolute delight in adding new additions to my vocabulary. <br /><br />Many thanks for your great comment, <br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-20292498485552372962014-07-25T01:48:54.447-07:002014-07-25T01:48:54.447-07:00That's an awesome deal for sure! One of the lo...That's an awesome deal for sure! One of the local service clubs hosts a big used book sale here every year and they charge by the pound. It isn't cheap, quite frankly, but less still than you'd pay for new and they do usually get a lot of diverse books, including plenty that have long been out of print, plus it's for a good cause, so I don't mind their somewhat steep prices. I so which that someone would do the same kind of flat rate deal here as well though!<br /><br />Thank you for your lovely comment, dear gal,<br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-91172886205199507982014-07-24T20:42:25.119-07:002014-07-24T20:42:25.119-07:00What a fun questionnaire! I work at a bookstore an... What a fun questionnaire! I work at a bookstore and one of our benefits is the ability to rent up to twenty books at a time, and if they're used, for up to three months! It's the best perk of a job I've ever had.Shaunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06783135026810618999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-48697861614657352042014-07-24T20:13:09.977-07:002014-07-24T20:13:09.977-07:00Grrrr. blogger!I
Picking up where I left off...
...Grrrr. blogger!I<br /><br />Picking up where I left off...<br /><br />I will never be able to read your blog without a jazz soundtrack now that I know you are (distantly) related to Kerouac. Just lay off the cheap Tokay-that stuff will kill 'ya! As beatniks go, I always enjoyed Burroughs which probably says something (not good) about my character( flaws). <br /><br />The 9 year old is reading The Time Machine at the moment, but he also checked out the Complete Works of Flannery O'Connor which will be interesting to see what he makes of her. <br /><br />Have you read Brian Moore's book, The Great Victorian Collection? I think you would enjoy it. Moore was such a great, under-appreciated writer, though so many of his books made it to film (Cold Heaven, Black Robe). Anyway, something to add to the on-going list of things to look at (I'd have to live to 200 to get to everything on my list, but still better to have one than not). <br /><br />What a fun post, and a look into your reading habits/interests. <br /><br />Goodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17383404429461423998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-43366329732975081052014-07-24T19:14:37.580-07:002014-07-24T19:14:37.580-07:00Thanks for sharing! I can't wait to post my o...Thanks for sharing! I can't wait to post my own version on my blog. I love Fitzgerald, by the way! He's one of my favorite authors (I think of him as my author crush) :). And I look forward to exploring your website!Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14848561458168830368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-32567994383068302982014-07-24T19:11:40.069-07:002014-07-24T19:11:40.069-07:00More proof that we're secretly sisters. I spe...More proof that we're secretly sisters. I spent my whole childhood reading in our local library and continue reading to this day. The best way to expand one's vocabulary is to see an interesting new word while reading, stop, and look it up. The New Yorker is great for that. Every issue presents me with new words.Shybikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15263331247319768989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-34673222051940102452014-07-24T18:54:11.298-07:002014-07-24T18:54:11.298-07:00I loved reading Eye Witness books when I was littl...I loved reading Eye Witness books when I was little! Although my favorite author now is definitely Jane Austen. Her books are like my best friends and I own every one of them!Meeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08057852084561496151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-66719205638395808522014-07-24T18:27:49.665-07:002014-07-24T18:27:49.665-07:00I love books and I remember since I was young that...I love books and I remember since I was young that every time I got some pocket money, I rushed to a book store and got some books. Best were always the hidden book stores, turned into a small exclusive cafe....<br />I'm a book junky. <br />http://balearaitzart.blogspot.com.au/lorenabrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16009592304039415243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-6521798580407123602014-07-24T17:58:39.518-07:002014-07-24T17:58:39.518-07:00I love this! I found myself answering the question...I love this! I found myself answering the questions in my head as I read. The only one I couldn't easily answer was which book I most recently bought. I rarely buy new books. I love acquiring books via Paperbackswap.com (US only, for simplicity with postage and mailing -- I'm not sure if there are equivalents in other countries.) And there's a HUGE benefit "white elephant sale" in Oakland each year. If you go on the last day, you can fill a tote bag full of books for six dollars (which includes the bag.) I always do, and they last me ages, since I also read a lot of library books. Amandanoreply@blogger.com