Wonderful to see those old Mary Stewart paperbacks! Those were the exact covers on the ones I had in my collection so brought back a lot of memories. My late Dad bought me The Gabriel Hounds when I was home sick with chickenpox. Bought my first one when I was 12 which was The Moonspinners. She remains a special favourite of mine and I reread her from time to time especially when i’m in need of a comfort read. Thanks for mentioning her today!
I knew exactly what you were talking about before you held up that Steinbeck. I could picture the copy of "Of Mice and Men" that I read in high school.
That book on public library architecture looks great! Here in Anaheim, we got a Carnegie Library back in 1909, with those classic Ionic columns and a regional Spanish-tile roof. The Anaheim Public Library moved out in 1963 into a new Kennedy-era facility. I feel like I grew up there. My mother would often drop a friend and I off there to spend summer afternoons. But the Carnegie Building still stands, and is now a local cultural museum in what's left of Anaheim's late, lamented downtown.
Now I want to hear about how Boccaccio ended up in the silt at the bottom of the Mississippi. I was a big fan of the Mary Stewart Gothic-esque novels in my youth. Less so of the Arthurian cycle -- probably because back then I compared everything to The Once and Future King.
Oddly enough MacKendick's "The Mute Sones Speak" is on project Gutenberg. Just in case you aren't aware, I thought I'd mention it. I was surprised to be honest.
I recently picked up a few Mary Stewarts at a Little Free Library--Thornyhold, Stormy Petrel, This Rough Magic, and Nine Coaches Waiting. I couldn't help but bring them home after I read the description on the back: "a cross between Agatha Christie and Barbara Pym." And I need to start collecting fellow Hannahs! And I think the Richardson book about small library plans really needs to go to our own library-loving Richardson.
A few years ago, Mary Stewart was having a bit of a renaissance on the booktube channels I was watching. I stockpiled them from the now defunct Book Depository, but I only read one of those that I purchased. I liked it, and maybe categorize it into "Book Noir" for lack of a better term. I've always been fascinated by Taft. To go from President to Chief Justice really spoke to me, but I'm sad to say that outside of a Theodore Roosevelt biography or documentary, I don't know much about it.
A magnificent haul ! The book covers you like remind me of some of the Fontana Agatha Christie covers from the 1970's which I really like, and which are drawn by a chap named Tom Adams. He did plenty of other work as well, although I don't think those you showed are exactly his style.
Some interesting books, I'd be delighted to read the book by Duffy on Pres Taft. Taft doesn't get too much attention for a former President. All I remember about him from high school history, that due to his large girth, they had to increase the size of the WH bath tub!
Hi Steve! Great haul, as always! I'm still trying to catch up on your 6,000 videos ;) so I haven't heard why you don't like philosophy. Is that an appropriate question to ask in a Q&A or Stevestream? Thank you.
Hah! Don't strain yourself on those 6000 videos - I assure you, they're not all that interesting! As for philosophy, I mainly hate it because it stinks.
AP English at Jesuit High School of course. Ha, no just googled, the kindle version has a different cover. You got me too hooked on Lynley and Havers to read anything else.@@saintdonoghue
I have read Mary Stewarts Arthurian trilogy (only read the first three) in my teens in the dutch translation. Everybody read those books. I really liked them at the time. Not sure how they hold up now. I might try them again for remember december 😄
@@saintdonoghue oh, I never had the impression that you didn’t. I didn’t know Mary Stewart had written so many others. I only know of her Arthurian books. The rest probably never made it into translation 🙂
Wonderful to see those old Mary Stewart paperbacks! Those were the exact covers on the ones I had in my collection so brought back a lot of memories. My late Dad bought me The Gabriel Hounds when I was home sick with chickenpox. Bought my first one when I was 12 which was The Moonspinners. She remains a special favourite of mine and I reread her from time to time especially when i’m in need of a comfort read. Thanks for mentioning her today!
I knew exactly what you were talking about before you held up that Steinbeck. I could picture the copy of "Of Mice and Men" that I read in high school.
Charles Neider is a real find for me. He wrote across a huge range. The Brattle may provide, but so does Steve Donoghue, thanks.
The trade dress for the Steinbeck reminds me of some of the covers for the Hermann Hesse books. Bantam Books, I believe.
That book on public library architecture looks great!
Here in Anaheim, we got a Carnegie Library back in 1909, with those classic Ionic columns and a regional Spanish-tile roof.
The Anaheim Public Library moved out in 1963 into a new Kennedy-era facility. I feel like I grew up there. My mother would often drop a friend and I off there to spend summer afternoons.
But the Carnegie Building still stands, and is now a local cultural museum in what's left of Anaheim's late, lamented downtown.
I visited that old Carnegie library of yours & loved its design with that recessed main entrance!
What? And you didn’t drop by for wine and calzones?
You’ve become my favorite weatherman!
The weather and cryptids - my two old-man obsessions!
Now I want to hear about how Boccaccio ended up in the silt at the bottom of the Mississippi.
I was a big fan of the Mary Stewart Gothic-esque novels in my youth. Less so of the Arthurian cycle -- probably because back then I compared everything to The Once and Future King.
The Brattle never disappoints! 📚
The Brattle provides!
Oddly enough MacKendick's "The Mute Sones Speak" is on project Gutenberg. Just in case you aren't aware, I thought I'd mention it. I was surprised to be honest.
I recently picked up a few Mary Stewarts at a Little Free Library--Thornyhold, Stormy Petrel, This Rough Magic, and Nine Coaches Waiting. I couldn't help but bring them home after I read the description on the back: "a cross between Agatha Christie and Barbara Pym." And I need to start collecting fellow Hannahs! And I think the Richardson book about small library plans really needs to go to our own library-loving Richardson.
I guarantee Mark already has a copy!
A few years ago, Mary Stewart was having a bit of a renaissance on the booktube channels I was watching. I stockpiled them from the now defunct Book Depository, but I only read one of those that I purchased. I liked it, and maybe categorize it into "Book Noir" for lack of a better term. I've always been fascinated by Taft. To go from President to Chief Justice really spoke to me, but I'm sad to say that outside of a Theodore Roosevelt biography or documentary, I don't know much about it.
Wait! The Dante author book, your copy, is sitting at the bottom of the Mississippi River? Story, please! 😊😊
Hah! Fair warning: it's the stuff of bookworm-nightmares!
@@saintdonoghue , ooooh, I'm mentally preparing myself...😅
Nice haul Steve, I plan to read some Mary Stewart in December now. Go well.😊
A magnificent haul ! The book covers you like remind me of some of the Fontana Agatha Christie covers from the 1970's which I really like, and which are drawn by a chap named Tom Adams. He did plenty of other work as well, although I don't think those you showed are exactly his style.
Tom Adams is definitely memorable, but you're right: these covers definitely aren't his work!
Some interesting books, I'd be delighted to read the book by Duffy on Pres Taft. Taft doesn't get too much attention for a former President. All I remember about him from high school history, that due to his large girth, they had to increase the size of the WH bath tub!
Hi Steve! Great haul, as always! I'm still trying to catch up on your 6,000 videos ;) so I haven't heard why you don't like philosophy. Is that an appropriate question to ask in a Q&A or Stevestream? Thank you.
Hah! Don't strain yourself on those 6000 videos - I assure you, they're not all that interesting! As for philosophy, I mainly hate it because it stinks.
There were Johnson biographies after Boswell? Curiouser and curiouser...
Many, many, MANY
Ramsay Thorne is Lou Cameron. And not just bats Steve, rabid bats!
RABID bats! Oh my - and I suppose they really, really want to bite humans? Don't tell me you've actually read this piece o' poop?
AP English at Jesuit High School of course. Ha, no just googled, the kindle version has a different cover. You got me too hooked on Lynley and Havers to read anything else.@@saintdonoghue
I have read Mary Stewarts Arthurian trilogy (only read the first three) in my teens in the dutch translation. Everybody read those books. I really liked them at the time. Not sure how they hold up now. I might try them again for remember december 😄
I should clarify: I myself quite like the Arthurian books! I just don't think Gina would -
@@saintdonoghue oh, I never had the impression that you didn’t. I didn’t know Mary Stewart had written so many others. I only know of her Arthurian books. The rest probably never made it into translation 🙂
Oh dear I thought you said The Letters of Archie Bunker hahaha
I'd actually read that - but I doubt Archie ever wrote a letter!
What happens if le deluge doesn't happen? Will you have to make a make-up visit to the Brattle? Please.
Hee - quite possible, but the deluge did indeed happen!