A wonderful collection
354466
Honestly until I purchased this I hadn't watched all of the Die Hard movies in ages. I got a great deal and decided to go for it. When the package arrived, I was pretty pleased with it. It all comes in a great sized case. Just big enough to fit all the movies, no extra fluff. All of the movies are great. Ok well not all of them. The last one... well lets just pretend that one never happened because it's not very good at all. Anyways, well worth the purchase.
1449867
I fell in love with this collection. If you have not read it, I recommend you do so now.
2409374
I had the pleasure of meeting Elizabeth Spencer in the 1970's while attending a Writer's Conference at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana; also the great additional pleasure of hearing Ms. Spencer read one of her short stories in her soft Southern accent.  (Perhaps a prejudice on my part as I am descended from southern families on both parental sides.) This brought about an interest in her writing and after reading her work extensively, I believe she is one of the finest of the Southern school of writers, indeed one of the finest of American writers.  This collection adds to my admiration of her talents.  Each story stands on its own and displays her subtle talents for indicating the ironies, the tragedies of life, but the joys of living as well.  I treasure this latest collection by this lovely writer.
2247782
Love reading this collection, I'm enjoy them all.
936318
This book is a wonderful compilation of short stories, poems and writings of all different kinds. Each author adds a different flavor to this fun and unique collection. I'm going to share with all of my friends!
54535
Ms. Traubel has compiled a wonderful collection from Austen's works and personal correspondance that any Austen reader will treasure.  I would especially recommend it for letter writers.  The chapters are split up into Austen's thoughts on motherhood, friendship, travel, and a variety of other topics which makes it a great reference if you want to slip an Austen quote into a note or e-mail.  It also makes a great gift to share with known Austen lovers (which is how I received it).
542751
This is a charming collection of novellas. A novella is a bit longer than a short story and about 1/3 the length of a full novel. A collection is great to have on hand to pick up for quick, easy reading. The plots are not usually as intricate as a full novel, but lots more satisfying than a short story.

I was already familiar with a couple of these authors, especially Vannetta Chapman. I have reviewed several of her delightful books. This is a publication of Thomas Nelson Publishing and you can count on their books as being good.

Each of the stories was satisfying to read. I especially enjoyed some of the characters a bit more than the others. I like Seth in "Love Birds," Ezra in "A Bid for Love," Will in "Sweeter than Honey," and David in "Love in  Store." I found that each of these men were strong and sensitive.

The ladies in the stories each had their merit. The four stories dealt with Amish customs, the process and pitfalls of love, and in Vannetta Chapman's a touch of mystery.

I enjoyed this collection and can highly recommend it to anyone who wants a gentle read.
1317134
I enjoyed this anthology tremendously.  There is something here for every reader to enjoy.  Lots of entertaining stories and a variety of poems.
2356446
As a bibliophile I have enjoyed the "old fashioned" pleasure of reading a bound book.  Oscar Wilde is one of many authors whom I enjoy, and having this collection of his short stories easily accessible makes it possible to read and reread these delightful works.
2471474
What a beautiful collection of poems. Garcia's attention to word choices and rhythm is excellent, and I also liked that the poems are accessible. Sometimes when I read poems by MFA students I cant pull any meaning from them at alldespite the lovely use of imagery and alliteration, but these thoughtful and thought-provoking poems all meant something to me. Kudos to Elizabeth Garcia for a lovely collection!
3055955
This collection is very well assembled. I appreciated the chronological order, as it didn't attempt to add any extra meaning to the stories by way of assembly. The intro was the perfect context given by the publisher, and thus my appreciation of the stories was enhanced a lot; make sure that you read the intro. It recognizes that not all stories are created equal, and in reading the first 5 stories that already becomes clear. Nevertheless, it's a masterful collection by an important American author.
4314353
Have bought this wonderful collection a few times.
2583043
I shy away from the short story.  I want a book to keep going and to give me something to look forward to picking up the next day. I was really quite surprised at how much I've enjoyed this collection.  I should say wonderful and short stories.  This is a great collection and I will be 'mining' the rest of these authors' work for future reading materials.  Thank you!!
4111337
This is a wonderful book of stories, and to make it even better, it is wonderfully made.  I have been reading some of the stories that are new to me--so many I have read before--and am surprised all over at what a good and moving writer she is.  I am looking forward to using this as a text in my American Short Story course.
4015436
Once I started reading this collection I couldn't stop until I'd read every poem. That doesn't happen often for me. I often find myself flipping through collections and if the first few lines of a poem don't grab me, then I move to the next one. That was not the case here. One poem flowed to the next pulling me with it.

Each poem is wonderfully written and spoke to me, envoking a multitude of emotions. I don't have many collections that I have the urge to read more than a few times, individual poems, but not many collections. This is definitely one.
755698
Marvelous collection, a nice addition to my collection of Cristina M.R. Norcross' poetry.
3267046
I loved this collection very much.  You can almost see inside the soul of the writer and feel both her joy and her heartache.