tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post4207828740236556517..comments2024-03-27T17:34:52.560-05:00Comments on A Garden Carried in the Pocket: The Bombay Prince by Suhata Massey and Over My Dead Body by Jeffrey Archerjenclairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-65902811414438389602021-09-04T17:13:42.682-05:002021-09-04T17:13:42.682-05:00I have enjoyed this series and am looking forward ...I have enjoyed this series and am looking forward to what Suhata Massey comes up with next!jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-4373043685064651172021-09-04T17:11:18.113-05:002021-09-04T17:11:18.113-05:00I've only read The Widows of Malabar Hill so I...I've only read The Widows of Malabar Hill so I need to do a bit of catching up! So glad to hear this series is continuing to be a strong one. And, I'm intrigued by the Jeffrey Archer book. I haven't read any of his books before!Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-37531225367377838042021-08-30T07:35:12.372-05:002021-08-30T07:35:12.372-05:00I enjoyed the audio book and the narrator did an e...I enjoyed the audio book and the narrator did an excellent job!jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-58768566140417898842021-08-29T12:33:28.704-05:002021-08-29T12:33:28.704-05:00I am really interested in the Suhata Massey serie...I am really interested in the Suhata Massey series. I was pleased to find that my library has all three currently available in both ebook and audio format. Yahoo! I think audio might be the way to go for me. I love hearing the Indian accent. Ruthiellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03871834571645928819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-27181660591522370362021-08-23T18:33:02.452-05:002021-08-23T18:33:02.452-05:00I've thoroughly enjoyed all three books! Char...I've thoroughly enjoyed all three books! Characters, mystery, and history all great. :)jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-19917177014365985232021-08-23T15:59:08.934-05:002021-08-23T15:59:08.934-05:00You have me interested in the Massey series set in...You have me interested in the Massey series set in India. I need to start with Book #1 which I see is available at my library. I had not heard of these before but glad you pointed them out. thanks!thecuecardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08870323589682197091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-32496506846065698272021-08-23T11:34:51.685-05:002021-08-23T11:34:51.685-05:00I guess I'm largely thinking in the past. :) I...I guess I'm largely thinking in the past. :) I have grandkids now; one who just graduated, one in 8th grade, one in 9th. When our girls were little, I don't think there were as many resources. Still, I can't imagine trying to teach algebra, calculus, or chemistry! In today's world, homeschooling may be more prevalent--and those who want to learn will take advantage. I think about all of the remarkable people who, in the past, had little or no formal education, but became self-educated. Autodidacts who changed the world.jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-44075578238765474962021-08-23T08:43:11.850-05:002021-08-23T08:43:11.850-05:00There are so many resources out there, homeschooli...There are so many resources out there, homeschooling-friendly curricula, teachers willing to provide tutoring services, online educational resources and even classes... It's not so much "teaching" your own kids as resourcing their learning. Divers and Sundryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01759655568104782267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-72735461924189601922021-08-23T06:25:06.921-05:002021-08-23T06:25:06.921-05:00Suhata Massey's series about Perveen Mistry ha...Suhata Massey's series about Perveen Mistry has been a pleasure for me. I know a lot of readers are going through stages of bookstore withdrawal--there is something about the association of feelings that a bookstore provide that mail order can't replicate.<br /><br />As I think about schools amid (and after) Covid, I suspect virtual learning and home schooling may become a more permanent feature of education, not simply a temporary phenomenon. As a former teacher, myself--I couldn't imagine teaching my own girls math beyond the basics of addition and subtraction. jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-3333270264518288112021-08-22T14:28:32.858-05:002021-08-22T14:28:32.858-05:00I need to try Suhata Massey. Those books sound lik...I need to try Suhata Massey. Those books sound like something I'd like. I can't tell you how much I miss going to actual bookstores :( <br /><br />I got a kick out of the homeschooling meme lol More people are homeschooling now, and many hadn't realized that the school system would provide curricula. They may well continue.Divers and Sundryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01759655568104782267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-13677727597359339402021-08-20T08:33:16.332-05:002021-08-20T08:33:16.332-05:00Interest in homeschooling here has increased as a ...Interest in homeschooling here has increased as a result of Covid and political issues. I don't believe many parents have any idea of the work involved. I can imagine the fear of sending an immune-compromised child to a school that doesn't require masks, but that is the only reason that makes sense to me. But then--I believe that masks are important and don't understand the stance of anti-maskers.jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-65352147522114796792021-08-20T06:47:07.776-05:002021-08-20T06:47:07.776-05:00I'm intrigued by The Bombay Prince due to the ...I'm intrigued by The Bombay Prince due to the setting and the history. :) Speaking of home schooling, it isn't a common option here since many parents prefer to have their children taught in schools so as to catch up with the school syllabus and everything. I really marvel at some parents that they're willing to move house (or volunteer in some school activities) just to get the chance to go into an elite school. Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03848131929166247817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-60252472372461680982021-08-20T06:24:35.492-05:002021-08-20T06:24:35.492-05:00I think you'd enjoy it, Ashley. It is such a ...I think you'd enjoy it, Ashley. It is such a good historical series!jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-50265385460895716592021-08-19T23:14:34.516-05:002021-08-19T23:14:34.516-05:00The Bombay Prince sounds great! I'm really int...The Bombay Prince sounds great! I'm really interested in checking out this series. The setting and time period really appeal to me. Ashley Sapphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14398599355275934867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-16693797752670657852021-08-19T13:19:28.769-05:002021-08-19T13:19:28.769-05:00If you enjoy mysteries, historical fiction and dif...If you enjoy mysteries, historical fiction and different cultures, you can start with The Widows of Malabar Hill by Massey. I was hooked and have enthusiastically continued with series. :)jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-17534341131429920742021-08-19T13:14:04.493-05:002021-08-19T13:14:04.493-05:00Both books sound interesting. New additions to bui...Both books sound interesting. New additions to building a reading listSalty Pumpkin Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10116105220109225010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-23365919831270427802021-08-19T08:09:55.317-05:002021-08-19T08:09:55.317-05:00:) Yes, you are the reason I finally got around to...:) Yes, you are the reason I finally got around to reading The Widows of Malabar Hill! I have found the audiobooks quite good--I wonder how switching from print to audio would be. Snethan Mahan's narration has been quite satisfying, and she has narrated all three of the books in the series. jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-25007149930360409752021-08-19T08:06:27.657-05:002021-08-19T08:06:27.657-05:00All of the Perveen Mistry books have been excellen...All of the Perveen Mistry books have been excellent, but I wasn't impressed with the Archer book. :pjenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-70887365870940320312021-08-19T08:04:32.341-05:002021-08-19T08:04:32.341-05:00Here's hoping things get better! I would neve...Here's hoping things get better! I would never have wanted to homeschool my children. I liked the idea, but knew it wouldn't work for me--I'd just give them a book and tell them to get on with it. :)jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-89285742126520096552021-08-19T08:01:24.928-05:002021-08-19T08:01:24.928-05:00For me, Suhata Massey's Perveen Mistry series ...For me, Suhata Massey's Perveen Mistry series is a winner, but the Archer book was not something I'd pursue. As for the quote--who would have believed we'd be in such a divisive situation about schools and health policies....jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-3383206853938452632021-08-19T07:58:31.410-05:002021-08-19T07:58:31.410-05:00It is a volatile and interesting historical period...It is a volatile and interesting historical period. I haven't read the Raj Quartet, but I will look into it. Colonialism and cultural conflicts are interesting and cautionary tales.jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-9045524752877906502021-08-19T07:51:15.454-05:002021-08-19T07:51:15.454-05:00I really liked The Bombay Prince because of the ch...I really liked The Bombay Prince because of the characters and the setting!jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-8299893140365203332021-08-19T03:04:55.254-05:002021-08-19T03:04:55.254-05:00You already know that I'm a Perveen fan. :-) ...You already know that I'm a Perveen fan. :-) It certainly would be interesting for me to listen to her in audiobook format next time around.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-36191724470125965802021-08-18T16:45:20.932-05:002021-08-18T16:45:20.932-05:00The Bombay Prince sounds good (setting especially)...The Bombay Prince sounds good (setting especially). I haven't read Archer in more than 10 years but, the new one sounds interesting as well.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-41003902356703262322021-08-18T15:17:17.833-05:002021-08-18T15:17:17.833-05:00Homeschooled by day drinkers....LOL! That totally ...Homeschooled by day drinkers....LOL! That totally made me laugh. Thanks! :DLark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.com