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[chelseagirl]

I am rereading Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell, in honor of the tv show being out. (I haven't seen the second episode yet, but I am loving it so far.) This varies from my previous reads in that I am reading a mass market paperback instead of my super-heavy hardcover, and that I don't have much time so I'm reading it in bits and pieces. I still miss the red-covered Bloomsbury trade paperback I gave away when I moved, and will have to hunt one up . . . but meanwhile, I'm reading a small brick rather than a big brick.

Poldark! Totally lived up to my expectations. I did watch the original, and at least the first episode surprised me by how much I remembered. I'm sure that will change as it goes on, but considering I watched the original in the 70s and have not seen it again, I thought I might recall less. Aidan Turner is fantastic as Ross (no surprise), and hey, this time I can understand Judd. Judd on the original had such a heavy Cornish accent I could barely make out a word . . .

How sad is it that my sum experience of the solstice was, "yay, it's light out late, since I'm sitting here working I'd rather it be light . . . "

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[silme.livejournal.com]

I must remember to ask A at work tomorrow to help look for that edition. He ventures quite frequently into lots of charity shops in lots of different areas book shopping. He often goes to Oxfam book stores.

Aidan Turner, oh baby! And I want Demelza's hair. :)

[chelseagirl.livejournal.com]

Thanks!