The 44 Scotland Street Series
by Alexander McCall Smith
This series of novels revolves around the comings and goings at No. 44 Scotland Street, a fictitious building in a real street in Edinburgh. The most appealing and sympathetic of the inhabitants is six year old Bertie, who struggles to be a normal little boy against the wishes of his mother who makes him learn the saxophone and Italian when all he wants to do is join the Cubs – a neo- fascist organisation in her view! Clever, elegant and funny, these novels feature an endearing, memorable group of characters who provide us with huge entertainment as they go about their everyday lives. Cath
The Enchanted April
by Elizabeth Von Arnin
How can this be, enchantment in April,
the cold of January disappeared,
the damp of February swiftly gone
the wild winds of March hurled away,
But a picture now emerges++
The castle perched high above the bay
the sun shining through the day,
bringing four separate people to stay
getting to know each others ways,
Caught in a web of Violet mountains
Gardens of sweet scented flowers
the invisible strands of the web of love
drew closer together those who thought
that after the idyllic month in San Salvadore
they would go back to their lives so fraught,
but once love finds a niche
all emotions are within it's reach,
as their lives turn full circle
encompassing them in love
there will be nothing hurtful.
By Elizabeth Adams
A Few More Suggestions from our Book Group ...
The Humans by Matt Haig
This heart warming read has just been selected for World Book Night in April 2014
This heart warming read has just been selected for World Book Night in April 2014
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| Recommended by Debbie |
The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh
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| Recommended by Pauline The Highest Tide by Jim Lynch
The Ocean at the End of The Lane by Neil Gaiman
Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach
Elizabeth Adams was inspired after reading the book to write this:
Jonathan seagull learnt his lesson well
not for him the crowded ground
where all his family did dwell,
he soared to the greatest heights
free - savouring the delight,
that are shown to human nature,
but things are not so simple
the journey long and hard -
seeking for protection and serenity
going the extra mile when all that is sought
is living in your heart* reach out for
Love, Peace and Understanding,
from these feelings never depart
Flying freely, wind lifting him
above the ground, seeking the thermals
that lift and guide, Jonathan's joy
is complete, he persevered and succeeded,
if only we humans could have that kind of commitment
the security of trying, the optimism God given, Oh yes
although Jonathan lost his mentor from view
for a moment insecure - unsure of what to do,
how often when we lose sight of important things
do we become insecure - but suddenly we see
what was always there, God leading us safely
to the path he has chosen, Trust in him*
he never doubts your ability to succeed
you can always count on him when you are in need,
so as we go through life, meeting differences
that seem insurmountable, remember
perfection is God
Thank you to everyone for their contributions - I think we all felt better for reading them!
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