Piffle. We've missed you around here.

Awww, thanks. Even though I apparently have very contrary ideas about what makes for a good read? ;)

It takes a while for folks to get used to a new person. I remember being thrilled when someone finally noticed one of my posts, long after I delurked.

I think the easiest way to get noticed as a new poster here is to be introduced by a current member. Way back in the day, that's how I ended up here, an IRL friend was a regular and he brought me on board. Immediately, someone noticed me, because he was there to welcome me. Simplifiied things, for sure. Its amusing that this ended up being my refuge more than his - does anyone even remember Darth? My lovely wonderful friend who lives way too far away now. :(

In terms of Quaker fiction - if you don't mind something not at all new:

The Friendly Persuasion.

I'm frustrated to discover that there doesn't seem to BE a work of fiction about modern Quakerism. So its down to either your suggestion, or The Peaceable Kingdom by Jan de Hartog. I'm frustrated, because I don't know if the book club will enjoy historical fiction much, and with this club, if they don't like it, they just don't bother reading it. What I wanted was something more modern, that will give us a better idea of what Quakerism is like for Emily, now. But alas, I don't think I could write a complete work of fiction about a topic I am entirely ignorant of before Tuesday.

I see Darth on LJ sometimes -- but he's not much there either. I guess he's too busy having a real life!

Yes, he is. I hardly ever hear from him anymore. So sad. :(

I read Never Let Me Go a little while back: [link]

Nice review, Cor. It's on my list to pick up at the library.

Even though I apparently have very contrary ideas about what makes for a good read? ;)

My goodness. If I didn't like people because they liked books I didn't/didn't like books I did, I'd be a very lonely woman!

does anyone even remember Darth?

Oh, yes. We miss him around here, too.

ChiKat! Hi!

Are you getting ready for school?

Hi! Yes and no. Finally finished up my own classes this summer. Been working on cleaning/weeding/organizing so my move goes easier. Just started re-looking for apts. Tues. I start new teacher orientation. I still am working on figuring out what I want to do with my classes.

My Mom and I used to belong to a Great Books group. One summer we read Nabokov's Lolita and it was surprisingly fun. I think the book's more about America than it is about Humbert the old perv.

does anyone even remember Darth?

Of course! I miss him. And I've missed you too, Callaluna! Glad to see you here again. :-)

Today is a tax-free holiday in Mass., so I'm going to take advantage of the fact by blowing a huge wad of cash on graphic novels. Fun!