A Parrot in the Pepper Tree: A Sort of Sequel to "Driving Over Lemons"
18 journalers for this copy...
The follow up to Driving Over Lemons. John and I can't wait to read it.
John and I have read this book so it's ready to set out on its journeys. It was every bit as good as Driving Over Lemons. His stories about life on the hill farm with his family, the characters he meets and all the animals are very enjoyable and make you feel the real essence of Spain. Makes me wish I could live such a life. It's going to Bookcloud (my little sis) as soon as poss.
Received thanks sis xx I'm going to start this by the w/e
I loved this book. It's just as funny as his first IMO. The chapter about the parrot had me falling about laughing. Thanks Madmadge. The book is now on it's way to Maggiemo
Received today. Looking forward to readding it. Thanks madmadge and bookcloud
Just finished this and on its way to burton11 on Monday. Really enjoyed this again. Every chapter starts a new story, not a lot happens but its a compelling read. I really enjoyed being introduced to all the new characters and felt slightly envious of Chris''s colourful life. However the episode about Christmas sobered me up!!
Received today. Thanks maggiemo and madmadge for sending and sharing.
I enjoyed this follow up to 'Driving Over Lemons'. Coming from Carlisle I had a good chuckle at his circus experiences and introduction to flamenco music! I am very curious by the pool - Think it's something I'd need to see to fully appreciate...
Will get this in the post to collectorkerri tomorrow. Surface mail again seeing as 'DOL' hasn't reached her yet. Thanks for sharing.
Will get this in the post to collectorkerri tomorrow. Surface mail again seeing as 'DOL' hasn't reached her yet. Thanks for sharing.
Received today. Good thing I'm a fast reader, because 4 bookrings are in front of it.
I enjoyed this book just as much as the original. Chris sure meets some real characters in his travels and at the farm. I'd love to read more stories about life at El Valero and hope he writes some more.
Sending on to the next reader today.
Sending on to the next reader today.
Arrived yesterday - looking forward to reading
A delightful follow up to Driving over Lemons.
Again I plan to send this out on a ray. So far the participants are:
WingedMan
Oi-reader
Llednyl
nynjagrrrl
mssaver
UnwrittenLibra
Busyangel
descalza05
Bluestocking88
dicentragirl
Caridad
juliebarreto
cafekat
kayjay33
KiwiinEngland
Vainilla79
hopi100
JennyC1230
spaceystacey
I will continue adding names as new participants contact me. They will be added based on location and shipping preferences.
PLEASE see new entry below for revised list.
Again I plan to send this out on a ray. So far the participants are:
WingedMan
Oi-reader
Llednyl
nynjagrrrl
mssaver
UnwrittenLibra
Busyangel
descalza05
Bluestocking88
dicentragirl
Caridad
juliebarreto
cafekat
kayjay33
KiwiinEngland
Vainilla79
hopi100
JennyC1230
spaceystacey
I will continue adding names as new participants contact me. They will be added based on location and shipping preferences.
PLEASE see new entry below for revised list.
Released 16 yrs ago (1/2/2008 UTC) at
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I'm looking forward to reading this. Thank you.
Another very entertaining book by Chris Stewart. Thank you for sharing.
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at Mailed To Another BookCrosser in -- Mail or by hand -rings, RABCK, meetings, Kentucky USA on Friday, February 1, 2008
rem_NON-938592 at Mailed To Another BookCrosser in -- Mail or by hand -rings, RABCK, meetings, Kentucky USA on Friday, February 1, 2008
Released 16 yrs ago (2/2/2008 UTC) at Mailed To Another BookCrosser in -- Mail or by hand -rings, RABCK, meetings, Kentucky USA
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Preparing to post to oi-reader.
Preparing to post to oi-reader.
arrived safely today, have a another book ring in front of it but will get to it asap. Thanks for sharing NMreader!
What a fun read! Stewart combines local characters with his adventures/misadventures in Spain, making the book come alive! Many times I found myself laughing out loud.
Sending off to Llyndel in the morning.
Sending off to Llyndel in the morning.
Came home from work and found this waiting for me! I just finished Driving Over Lemons a couple days ago and can't wait to get started on this.
Finished this afternoon. I thought this book was even funnier than Driving Over Lemons. I especially enjoyed the bit where Chris goes to the Hay festival to do a reading, lol! And I liked that we got a little more information about his background/life before coming to El Valero. Thanks again for sharing this one - it will be sent to the next reader once I receive an address.
Wow, this book has traveled quite a bit. I will treat it gently and start reading it soon. Driving Over Lemons was a fun book and I look forward to reading this one.
This book wasn't quite as good as Driving Over Lemons but still a fun read. The parrot was quite a character! :) I will send out this book next week.
Oh, boy! This book just arrived today. Thanks, nynjagrrrl and NMReader, and of course madmadge too!
I hope no one minds if I wait to read Driving Over Lemons first. It looks like it's on its way to Sissyrun, and I'm next on the list. I look forward to reading both of them.
I hope no one minds if I wait to read Driving Over Lemons first. It looks like it's on its way to Sissyrun, and I'm next on the list. I look forward to reading both of them.
Either Stewart mellowed between writing Driving Over Lemons and Parrot in the Pepper Tree, or I mellowed while reading Parrot. It's not often that I like a sequel better than the first book, but I really enjoyed this one. I'll send it off to UnwrittenLibra ASAP.
Book arrived here in Baltimore, Maryland today...oy. Looks like it has had a rough trip. It'll recuperate for a little while on my TBR list, it's the only bookring I have currently but I have a few books I need to read before this one. Also, I'm a little leery to take it to work with me, so looks like it'll just be an "at-home" read. Thanks again, mssaver!
A very entertaining sequel to Driving over Lemons - I was thoroughly satisfied. Not much more to say - the book really speaks for itself.
Since Busyangel is a bit, well, busy at the moment, it's off to descalza05 in California later this week!
Since Busyangel is a bit, well, busy at the moment, it's off to descalza05 in California later this week!
Off to San Diego - surf's up!
DC: 03071790000131261298
DC: 03071790000131261298
Received yesterday from UnwrittenLibra... can't wait to get started! Will definitely be taking this book to the beach to read. :)
*Edit 9/8/08*
I'm almost done with this one; I think I'll be done within the week, and then will send it along! Good read, so far!
*Edit 9/8/08*
I'm almost done with this one; I think I'll be done within the week, and then will send it along! Good read, so far!
On its way to Busyangel!
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Release to fellow bookcrosser.
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Journal Entry 31 by Bluestocking88 from -- Wild released somewhere in the state, Washington USA on Monday, October 20, 2008
This arrived in today's mail. Most of the pages are loose now, but I should be able to read it here at home. Thanks!
Journal Entry 32 by Bluestocking88 from -- Wild released somewhere in the state, Washington USA on Monday, December 22, 2008
I have tried to read this, but find the loose pages taped together and falling out to be too distracting for me to finish. I did not get a reponse from my pm's to dicentragirl for her address. I am mailing this home to NMReader to see if it can be repaired so it can continue on it's ring.
This book was returned to me by the mail carrier with a note it needed to be hand delivered to the post office. It went out today. Sorry for the delay. 1/6/09
This book was returned to me by the mail carrier with a note it needed to be hand delivered to the post office. It went out today. Sorry for the delay. 1/6/09
It has come back. I am going to talk to someone about fixing this so it is readable
Well the book is spending the night at the shop. Tomorrow, I will pick it up after work and the binding will have been cut off and a coils will have been added.
Update - totally spaced that this was ready to be picked up. I will collect tonight and hopefully mail out as soon as I have the address.
Update - totally spaced that this was ready to be picked up. I will collect tonight and hopefully mail out as soon as I have the address.
Picked up on the way home last night and will mail tomorrow or Sunday.
I am glad this book will continue its journey.
I am glad this book will continue its journey.
Released 15 yrs ago (1/24/2009 UTC) at
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I will mail tomorrow so the book can continue its journey
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Status: Delivered
Your item was delivered at 12:04 PM on January 28, 2009 in SEATTLE, WA 98133
I will mail tomorrow so the book can continue its journey
Deliver Confirmation Number: 0308 0070 0000 7645 1988
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Status: Delivered
Your item was delivered at 12:04 PM on January 28, 2009 in SEATTLE, WA 98133
It finally arrived!!
This little book must have taken a scenic route detour on its way to me, but it is finally here now. Will read right away!
This little book must have taken a scenic route detour on its way to me, but it is finally here now. Will read right away!
I blogged about this book this morning... This is cut and pasted from my blog. :)This is the sort of sequel to Driving Over Lemons, which I read a couple of years ago. Both books are about a couple’s life in Andulucia, Spain. Non-Fiction
I must say, I think I enjoyed Driving Over Lemons more than this one. Too bad too, because I was really looking forward to it. I do like how each chapter is a different story about the author’s life in Andalucia, but I was expecting to see more of his wife and daughter in the book and less about his personal history.
The chapter about the bird (which the book is named for) annoyed me. I dislike birds. I don’t think they make good pets. They certainly wouldn’t be sticking around my house very long if one was attacking me… But I can see how some people find this chapter funny.
My favorite chapter was the one where he had to write notes to the bus driver and school head master. That was funny!
In general, this is a good book. I’m not sorry I read it, but I won’t be looking for more books by Chris Stewart. Now I need to find out where I am to send this little book so it can continue on its way. 16 readers so far!
Blog entry can be found here: http://touchofnectar.wordpress.com/category/books/
Recieved in the mail yesterday. Contacting those still on the ray list to see who is still interested in reading.
Thought this would be a good ray.
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How this bookring will work:
* Someone will PM you for your address, PM them back and provide your address
* When you receive the book, please make a journal entry letting everyone know that you received it
* Put the book at the top of your TBR pile (under other rings/rays that arrived first)
* Read the book (take your time and enjoy the book, don't feel rushed to finish it)
* If it looks like it will take you longer than a month to read, please post an updated journal entry so that all concerned know that the book is not stalled. Again, please don't feel rushed to move it on but do keep us informed!
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Arrived today. Mahalo!
5/13/10 - I took longer because my 17 year son pounced upon it. Now that I have gotten it back, I have found it entirely enjoyable. The English are so pleasantly self-deprecating. this will go off to the next in line tomorrow via media mail.
5/13/10 - I took longer because my 17 year son pounced upon it. Now that I have gotten it back, I have found it entirely enjoyable. The English are so pleasantly self-deprecating. this will go off to the next in line tomorrow via media mail.
Hello all,
I just received the book! It went to my old address before it was forwarded to my new address in SC. So, here it is on my little sofa and I plan to start it after I go have a walk on the beach under the full moon to celebrate a fellow bookcrosser's birthday. Later...
I just received the book! It went to my old address before it was forwarded to my new address in SC. So, here it is on my little sofa and I plan to start it after I go have a walk on the beach under the full moon to celebrate a fellow bookcrosser's birthday. Later...
