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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9094 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
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 Posted - Mar 21 2023 : 11:12:06 AM
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I WAS LOOKING AT SOME OF MY OLDER BOOKS AND DECIDED TO RE-READ 'the GRAPES OF WRATH. BY JOHN STEINBECK. I read it so long ago that I thought I might get more out of it on a second read. You know, years ago three small kids, ETC, I probably didn't give it my full attention.
The book is pretty fragile , copyright 1939, don't recall where I got it from. It would be nice to be sitting on the porch and reading this, but not quiet yet.
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6733 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
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Posted - Mar 21 2023 : 11:50:24 AM
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I love old books too! I think a re-read of the Grapes of Wrath is a great idea because it is a story that never grows stale to read over and over. Such a classic too! I love your oldies book nook!!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9543 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Mar 21 2023 : 1:27:20 PM
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I recognize lots of familiar books on your shelf. I have some of the same. I was just doing some spring cleaning today thinking I had better read some of the ones I have. My to be read pile or list is quite long!
Grapes of Wrath is a great read and one of those classic keepers.
~Denise
Sister #43~1/18/2007
"I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured." 
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
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Dreamer42
True Blue Farmgirl
2800 Posts
April
Central
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Mar 21 2023 : 2:12:12 PM
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Oh, Nancy Jo, there is nothing more special than vintage books. We have a thrift in town who used to carry hundreds of them, sadly, they have none left, not sure if they were all bought out or what. I used to love to spend hours in there, reading each spine, gently going thru their pages, admiring them all. So beautiful. I only have a handful myself. Not yet read, but waiting to be! :-)
Dreamer42
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9094 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9094 Posts |
Posted - Mar 22 2023 : 05:09:57 AM
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April, I do the same thing, always looking for old books at thrift stores and yard sales and church basement sales. Sometimes I find things in them, notes or old bookmarks.
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7586 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Mar 22 2023 : 12:51:01 PM
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It has probably been close to 20 years since I have read "Grapes of Wrath". I think I am due to re-read it as well. I also liked his book "Of Mice and Men". I still have a copy of that one and should get it out for a re-read. I do agree that with a re-read I may get more out of the story. I think with almost 20 years of growth I will have a different outlook on the stories and a better understanding.
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1777 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
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Posted - Mar 22 2023 : 6:40:05 PM
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Love the old books. Nancy Jo, I agree with you about finding things in the books you get. It’s like finding a hidden treasure! :)
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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looking at some of my books
