tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post2298419906449994885..comments2024-03-29T14:55:07.789+01:00Comments on From My Mental Library: Read in 2013 - 45: Village Fortunes [and asking my fellow bloggers for help]Librarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-81759646277642376132013-12-04T22:36:37.728+01:002013-12-04T22:36:37.728+01:00Thank you for your advice, Graham!
For now, I simp...Thank you for your advice, Graham!<br />For now, I simply use IE when I need the blogger search bar (for my own or someone else's blog). Maybe during the Christmas holidays I can be bothered to tweak and faff with my FF a bit more.Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-36414277234473856102013-12-04T21:24:10.503+01:002013-12-04T21:24:10.503+01:00I'm catching up with blog reading this morning...I'm catching up with blog reading this morning. I can see your search box in Firefox (version 26) if you are referring to the Blogger search in the top left corner of the dashboard bar. There is also a gadget you can use via layout in the same way that you have added the 'Follow by email' gadget. As this is an old post you may have sorted the problem by now. Doubtless I'll soon know. I would commend Postvorta though as mentioned by CJ.<br /><br />On the subject of the book I think there is always a time for the light reading as well as the 'heavier' stuff although, as everyone seems to agree, poor language can get in the way.GBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10289400344300258872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-28357668212432191622013-11-19T06:30:58.266+01:002013-11-19T06:30:58.266+01:00I've used it many, many times, since I often c...I've used it many, many times, since I often cross-reference to older posts of mine.<br />Also, on other people's blogs it has been useful when I knew they had written about a certain book I was interested in, and wanted to re-read their review.<br />Thank you for letting me know you can see the search button on my blog.Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-50539334982673405552013-11-19T06:29:51.734+01:002013-11-19T06:29:51.734+01:00It has probably to do with the adblock settings. I...It has probably to do with the adblock settings. I have tried to fix it, following Peter's advice (the "anonymous" commenter), but so far, that has not made a difference. For now, I'll leave it as it is and will switch to IE if I need the search option for a blog.Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-55567074589983166742013-11-18T20:47:08.335+01:002013-11-18T20:47:08.335+01:00Actually I never noticed the search button, and I ...Actually I never noticed the search button, and I have not used it. I will go and check now. I see it on your blog though.Saucy Sicilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10044337117600868975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-72850455291328181382013-11-18T18:22:06.138+01:002013-11-18T18:22:06.138+01:00Another series and author I never heard of... I th...Another series and author I never heard of... I think I'm into enough other serial kind of books (and TV series) already. The writing style in that quote does not impress, either :) However, one can enjoy books on a wide variety of levels. Some because of the language, some because they're a challenge, others because they're just an easy and relaxing read. And in certain moods it's good to come back to characters and environments you already know - just as it is in real life!<br />Sorry about your browser problems. I use Firefox as well but I can see the search box both on your blog and on others. DawnTreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04533307672147117843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-26699111899789168162013-11-18T09:13:38.392+01:002013-11-18T09:13:38.392+01:00Hallo Peter,
leider hat das Zurücksetzen nichts ge...Hallo Peter,<br />leider hat das Zurücksetzen nichts geholfen. Für den Moment werde ich es jetzt wohl einfach so machen, dass ich IE verwende, wenn ich in einem (meinem oder einem anderen) Blog etwas suchen möchte, und für den "Hausgebrauch" weiter bei FF bleibe.<br />Mein Sonntag war in der Tat sehr schön - Gänse-Essen bei meinen Eltern, sooo lecker! Dir und Deiner Familie geht es hoffentlich auch gut.<br />Liebe Grüße<br />MeikeLibrarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-23209532201088466042013-11-18T09:06:37.296+01:002013-11-18T09:06:37.296+01:00I'd like to know whether you will "get in...I'd like to know whether you will "get into" the Turnham Malpas books or not, Kristi.<br />Thinking back to the first two or three I read, I remember quite distinctly that it were mainly two characters (none of which could be described as "main characters") who interested me most, and I wanted to know what else was going to happen in their lives.Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-17796063960156819782013-11-18T09:04:45.596+01:002013-11-18T09:04:45.596+01:00Thank you for telling me about postvorta, John! If...Thank you for telling me about postvorta, John! If I can't fix the problem with what Peter in the "Anonymous" comment advised me to do, I'll try that.<br />I can see my search box when I open my blog in IE, just not int in FF.Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-871379559517568952013-11-18T09:03:34.084+01:002013-11-18T09:03:34.084+01:00Yes, Jenny, I've seen what you wrote on your b...Yes, Jenny, I've seen what you wrote on your blog about not being able to change the colours. I have no idea how long my search box has been missing, but I guess I'll be able to fix it with what Peter told me (in the "Anonymous" comment).Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-14046293645577369832013-11-18T09:02:43.585+01:002013-11-18T09:02:43.585+01:00Thank oyu, my weekend was indeed very good!
I don&...Thank oyu, my weekend was indeed very good!<br />I don't think I have come across Hazel Holt's books myself yet, but I seem to remember having read about them on someone else's books (was it Nan?), and they sound just like something I'd enjoy, too.Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-79381740405023756912013-11-18T09:01:18.204+01:002013-11-18T09:01:18.204+01:00Good job it is one of very few examples of really ...Good job it is one of very few examples of really messed up sentences in this book. Still, it shouldn't have escaped the editor's attention.Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-18255633225265777102013-11-18T09:00:27.319+01:002013-11-18T09:00:27.319+01:00You're right, that kind of sentence tends to i...You're right, that kind of sentence tends to interrupt the flow for me when I am reading. Which has never been the case with any of your books, Frances!Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-25677172407988467122013-11-18T08:59:35.624+01:002013-11-18T08:59:35.624+01:00Hello Mac'n Janet, thank you for taking the ti...Hello Mac'n Janet, thank you for taking the time and leave a comment here! Yes, I guess people either love this series or they can't stand this kind of book, there's probably not much in between.Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-3856963886105645742013-11-18T08:53:16.373+01:002013-11-18T08:53:16.373+01:00Nan, I can't see the seach buttons on anyone&#...Nan, I can't see the seach buttons on anyone's blog when I use Firefox. As soon as I look at the same blogs (including my own) in IE, I can see them. Peter (the "Anonymous" commenter above) has already told me what I can try to fix it. I'll do that in a minute, see whether it helps.Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-10537831228843070172013-11-17T16:17:15.247+01:002013-11-17T16:17:15.247+01:00I've had a book on my shelves for years, a fat...I've had a book on my shelves for years, a fat paperback with three novels by Shaw which I've yet to read. Perhaps I should force myself to read and see if I want to keep it or donate them. I have arthritis in my hands and this book is awkward to handle. But you've intrigued me. I bought it originally because it was on sale and I like most books set in English villages.Thickethouse.wordpresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17187303460677067276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-4035564490964236362013-11-17T10:17:01.379+01:002013-11-17T10:17:01.379+01:00Hallo Meike,
wenn Du die Suchleiste im IE siehst, ...Hallo Meike,<br />wenn Du die Suchleiste im IE siehst, dann ist es nicht die Firewall, die sie wegblockt. Kopiere die Zeile aus der FF-Konfiguration in einen Editor (damit Du sie ggf. später wieder reinkopieren kannst) und lösche sie dann im about:config (rücksetzen heißt das Stichwort, löschen geht nicht).<br />FF schließen und neu öffnen. <br />Ist die Leiste dann da? Geht andere Funktionalität dadurch verloren? <br />Ich fürchte, es wird ein bisschen "Pfrimelarbeit" werden...<br />Schönen Sonntag!<br />PeterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-10233773634748189132013-11-17T05:52:51.340+01:002013-11-17T05:52:51.340+01:00I can't see the search box (I'm using Fire...I can't see the search box (I'm using Firefox version 25.0) I also checked yours in Internet Explorer 9 and Chrome (Version 31.0.1650.57 m) and there is still no search box - and don't all those version numbers tell you just about everything.<br /><br />I got fed up with blogger's search a long time ago. I now use http://www.postvorta.co.uk/<br />(It was created by my son-in-law, Mark, so if you ever have any problems he's easy to contact.!) <br /><br />Scriptor Senexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17795521284516432520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-53968305680401353472013-11-17T03:25:24.859+01:002013-11-17T03:25:24.859+01:00I can't see any search box on your blog either...I can't see any search box on your blog either. I think this must be another problem with flaky old Blogger, something I haven't encountered (yet). It's remarkable how they went to all the trouble of redesigning it and it is just so bad. I can't change the colours on my blog.Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-86344403889097269982013-11-16T19:26:23.452+01:002013-11-16T19:26:23.452+01:00Hi, Meike, don't sell yourself short! There i...Hi, Meike, don't sell yourself short! There is absolutely nothing wrong with reading cosy stuff after a hard day. Even the most determined of us don't want to read heavy political or philosophical tracts ALL the time. I like reading cosies, and may see if I can find Malpas' books over here. BTW, one of my favourite cosy writers is the British mystery writer Hazel Holt, whose Mrs. Malory series is up to about 11 or 12 volumes now. I always feel as if her books are a letter from home. Have a good weekend. xoxo Canadian Chickadeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12995693884248628958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-85361961177315197382013-11-16T17:56:05.466+01:002013-11-16T17:56:05.466+01:00I enjoy this series too - I don't think we sho...I enjoy this series too - I don't think we should have to excuse our enjoyment of quiet and soothing books. Life is quite demanding enough, without always having to read demanding books too! But I quite agree about that sentence, it is dreadful and her editor should have said something...GeraniumCathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03010199887691558717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-56968495969212237992013-11-16T17:32:20.162+01:002013-11-16T17:32:20.162+01:00I'm afraid I can't help,with the technical...I'm afraid I can't help,with the technical problem, but I do so agree about the use of language. If the language makes you stop and think 'hang on a minute' , as this does, then it's getting in the way of the story. Language is there to help the story come to life, not to hinder it.Frances Garroodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614916006798375706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-57457805077403635422013-11-16T17:27:34.203+01:002013-11-16T17:27:34.203+01:00Though I usually read more challenging books, I lo...Though I usually read more challenging books, I love this series and have read all but the last ibe,Mac n' Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05732924562630675589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-78898417116883579252013-11-16T16:14:41.439+01:002013-11-16T16:14:41.439+01:00I'll come back and read about the book later, ...I'll come back and read about the book later, but I can see and use your search button on Safari, Firefox, and Chrome!!! It troubles me that you can't see mine, but maybe that is the same reason you can't see your own. Can you see it on blogs other than mine?? Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-23493719137746310362013-11-16T12:41:15.368+01:002013-11-16T12:41:15.368+01:00Hallo Peter,
vielen Dank für die superschnelle Ant...Hallo Peter,<br />vielen Dank für die superschnelle Antwort! Bewusst habe ich blogger.com natürlich nicht gesperrt (das wäre ja kontraproduktiv). Aber in der Tat taucht blogger.com in der Liste auf. Dahinter steht "blogger.com;1;ALLOW;WINDOWS,TABS,ALERTS;0|librarianwithsecrets.blogspot.de;1;ALLOW;WINDOWS,TABS,LINKS,ALERTS;" und noch ein paar andere Sachen, die sich dann auf andere Blogs beziehen.<br />Tatsächlich ist im IE die Suchoption sichtbar. Was kann ich jetzt tun, um sie auch in FF wieder zu kriegen?<br />Viele Grüße<br />MeikeLibrarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.com