Comments on: Lark Rise to Candleford http://laniersbooks.com/2010/01/21/lark-rise-to-candleford/ antiquarian gems and gently-loved jewels Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:40:07 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: A note on simplicity « Lanier's Books http://laniersbooks.com/2010/01/21/lark-rise-to-candleford/comment-page-1/#comment-1430 A note on simplicity « Lanier's Books Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:27:10 +0000 http://laniersbooks.com/?p=528#comment-1430 [...] of the most poignant observations that the precocious Laura Timmins makes in Lark Rise to Candleford comes near the end of the third book, Candleford Green. Uniquely poised in history as a young girl [...] [...] of the most poignant observations that the precocious Laura Timmins makes in Lark Rise to Candleford comes near the end of the third book, Candleford Green. Uniquely poised in history as a young girl [...]

]]> By: Val http://laniersbooks.com/2010/01/21/lark-rise-to-candleford/comment-page-1/#comment-1389 Val Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:52:49 +0000 http://laniersbooks.com/?p=528#comment-1389 They are lovely books aren't they. Judy Dench did a reading (abridged unfortunately) that is very pleasant to listen to. I love the wall paper on your page..and must admit I keep trying to move the text to see all the book titles...lol They are lovely books aren’t they. Judy Dench did a reading (abridged unfortunately) that is very pleasant to listen to.
I love the wall paper on your page..and must admit I keep trying to move the text to see all the book titles…lol

]]> By: mary kathryn http://laniersbooks.com/2010/01/21/lark-rise-to-candleford/comment-page-1/#comment-1345 mary kathryn Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:06:28 +0000 http://laniersbooks.com/?p=528#comment-1345 Lanier -- I was assuming that you'd also read "Still Glides the Stream." You should read it! Unlike Candleford, it is fiction, and such a wonderful story. I love the girls in the story. I have a 2-volume set of these books, in deep red dust jackets, which I bought on Ebay. Enjoy! Lanier — I was assuming that you’d also read “Still Glides the Stream.” You should read it! Unlike Candleford, it is fiction, and such a wonderful story. I love the girls in the story. I have a 2-volume set of these books, in deep red dust jackets, which I bought on Ebay. Enjoy!

]]> By: Lanier Ivester http://laniersbooks.com/2010/01/21/lark-rise-to-candleford/comment-page-1/#comment-1315 Lanier Ivester Sun, 24 Jan 2010 22:22:01 +0000 http://laniersbooks.com/?p=528#comment-1315 I have good news for you, Emily! The USA format of the "Lark Rise to Candleford" series has actually been released--just last October, I believe! :) My husband and I have just started watching it, and while it's *very* different from the book ('serialized' somewhat, making whole plot threads out of vignettes, and such) it's very sweet. It has more of a "Road to Avonlea" series feel than a devoted adaptation of the text, but many of the characters are very well cast. (I do think that Laura is just a wee bit pert, but she's a darling actress... ;)) I have good news for you, Emily! The USA format of the “Lark Rise to Candleford” series has actually been released–just last October, I believe! :) My husband and I have just started watching it, and while it’s *very* different from the book (’serialized’ somewhat, making whole plot threads out of vignettes, and such) it’s very sweet. It has more of a “Road to Avonlea” series feel than a devoted adaptation of the text, but many of the characters are very well cast. (I do think that Laura is just a wee bit pert, but she’s a darling actress… ;) )

]]> By: Emily Darling http://laniersbooks.com/2010/01/21/lark-rise-to-candleford/comment-page-1/#comment-1314 Emily Darling Sun, 24 Jan 2010 19:40:40 +0000 http://laniersbooks.com/?p=528#comment-1314 I'm happy to say that while I don't own it, my libary carries the illustrated trilogy Lark Rise to Candleford. Did you know that this is also a series made for BBC? I don't believe it is yet available in the DVD format which would play on our US players, though, which is quite a shame. Thank you for this beautifully written review. Have a blesse day in the Lord! I’m happy to say that while I don’t own it, my libary carries the illustrated trilogy Lark Rise to Candleford.

Did you know that this is also a series made for BBC? I don’t believe it is yet available in the DVD format which would play on our US players, though, which is quite a shame.

Thank you for this beautifully written review. Have a blesse day in the Lord!

]]> By: Lanier Ivester http://laniersbooks.com/2010/01/21/lark-rise-to-candleford/comment-page-1/#comment-1313 Lanier Ivester Sat, 23 Jan 2010 14:38:48 +0000 http://laniersbooks.com/?p=528#comment-1313 Laura, As far as I know, the latest paperback release is unabridged--I've definitely noticed the slight overlap (and it's pushing 600 pages! ;)). I can't stand abridgements, either, so I'm right with you! :) And now I'll have to read 'Still Glides the Stream'. I'm assuming it's the one by our Flora, and not the book of the same title by D.E. Stevenson? (Wonder how that happened...?) Anyway, I would *love* an illustrated copy. I was just drooling over one at a friend's house the other day... Laura,
As far as I know, the latest paperback release is unabridged–I’ve definitely noticed the slight overlap (and it’s pushing 600 pages! ;) ).
I can’t stand abridgements, either, so I’m right with you! :) And now I’ll have to read ‘Still Glides the Stream’. I’m assuming it’s the one by our Flora, and not the book of the same title by D.E. Stevenson? (Wonder how that happened…?) Anyway, I would *love* an illustrated copy. I was just drooling over one at a friend’s house the other day…

]]> By: Laura http://laniersbooks.com/2010/01/21/lark-rise-to-candleford/comment-page-1/#comment-1312 Laura Sat, 23 Jan 2010 11:53:48 +0000 http://laniersbooks.com/?p=528#comment-1312 Your review is lovely and perfectly captures the books. My husband just gave me the illustrated edition of "Lark Rise to Candleford" to match my copy of "Still Glides the Stream." Upon re-reading I am struck again by what a quietly observant eye Flora Thompson had. What a gift! I love her writings so much that I prefer the three individual books, even if they do overlap a bit. Sometimes abridgments drive me nuts by what they leave out. :) Your review is lovely and perfectly captures the books. My husband just gave me the illustrated edition of “Lark Rise to Candleford” to match my copy of “Still Glides the Stream.” Upon re-reading I am struck again by what a quietly observant eye Flora Thompson had. What a gift!
I love her writings so much that I prefer the three individual books, even if they do overlap a bit. Sometimes abridgments drive me nuts by what they leave out. :)

]]> By: joanna http://laniersbooks.com/2010/01/21/lark-rise-to-candleford/comment-page-1/#comment-1311 joanna Sat, 23 Jan 2010 08:41:20 +0000 http://laniersbooks.com/?p=528#comment-1311 i recently purchased The Little Minister and will now look for this book on hubby's next payday, lol. remember Emma tomorrow night at 9 pm on pbs!!! i recently purchased The Little Minister and will now look for this book on hubby’s next payday, lol.
remember Emma tomorrow night at 9 pm on pbs!!!

]]> By: mary kathryn http://laniersbooks.com/2010/01/21/lark-rise-to-candleford/comment-page-1/#comment-1309 mary kathryn Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:09:48 +0000 http://laniersbooks.com/?p=528#comment-1309 Lanier, I read this series through every several years for all the pleasures you describe. As you mentioned the tea gatherings, it made my heart yearn (as it always does) for a time when women visited daily in their homes, children played safely in fields and lanes, and the joys of community life were assumed as a pleasure and security that could never be lost. How I'd love to have tea with you and with other friends who live far away! For all the improvements we may have in modern life, it is certainly more lonely. Lanier, I read this series through every several years for all the pleasures you describe. As you mentioned the tea gatherings, it made my heart yearn (as it always does) for a time when women visited daily in their homes, children played safely in fields and lanes, and the joys of community life were assumed as a pleasure and security that could never be lost. How I’d love to have tea with you and with other friends who live far away! For all the improvements we may have in modern life, it is certainly more lonely.

]]> By: Rebecca http://laniersbooks.com/2010/01/21/lark-rise-to-candleford/comment-page-1/#comment-1308 Rebecca Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:50:44 +0000 http://laniersbooks.com/?p=528#comment-1308 Lanier, I'm so pleased to see your review of Flora Thompson's books. I read and enjoyed Lark Rise to Candleford years ago, but as a young girl, I didn't appreciate it for what it was. It rambled when I wanted a more dramatic plot, and I have always held that against the book! How often my youthful impressions have been challenged when I have given something a second glance. You have made me long to revisit the Lark Rise world to see if it doesn't look a little different now to my grown up eyes. Warmly, Rebecca Lanier,

I’m so pleased to see your review of Flora Thompson’s books. I read and enjoyed Lark Rise to Candleford years ago, but as a young girl, I didn’t appreciate it for what it was. It rambled when I wanted a more dramatic plot, and I have always held that against the book! How often my youthful impressions have been challenged when I have given something a second glance. You have made me long to revisit the Lark Rise world to see if it doesn’t look a little different now to my grown up eyes.

Warmly,
Rebecca

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