![]() ![]() a formal program for specified benefits, needs, etc.: a pension plan.(in perspective drawing) one of several planes in front of a represented object, and perpendicular to the line between the object and the eye.a representation of a thing drawn on a plane, as a map or diagram: a plan of the dock area.BuildingAlso called plan view. a drawing made to scale to represent the top view or a horizontal section of a structure or a machine, as a floor layout of a building.a specific project or definite purpose: plans for the future.a design or scheme of arrangement: an elaborate plan for seating guests.a scheme or method of acting, doing, proceeding, making, etc., developed in advance: battle plans.Plan (plan), USA pronunciation n., v., planned, plan to have in mind as an intention: What are you planning for her retirement party? I planned to be there on time.Building to draw or make a plan of, as a building.to make plans for: We had already planned our vacation for that week.to put together a plan or scheme for: The city wants to plan a new park.a program providing for specified benefits, etc.: a pension plan.an outline, diagram, or sketch: He drew a quick plan of the bank vault.Buildinga drawing made to represent the top view or a side view of a structure or a machine, as a floor layout of a building.a design or arrangement: a seating plan.a way, idea, or method of acting, proceeding, etc., developed in advance: a battle plan.Douglas, O.Plan /plæn/ USA pronunciation n., v., planned, plan.Survivors and otherwise: They Were Sisters by Dorothy Whipple (1943).Strange Americana: Norwood by Charles Portis (1966).Interplanetary slugs and sexism: The Puppet Masters by Robert A.Some years in the law: Jumping Off the Donkey by John Barnsley (1983).Welcome to Television Land: The Children on the Top Floor by Noel Streatfeild (1964).Ratings under 5 are rare & I struggle with giving those, but in all honesty sometimes feel them appropriate for, again, undeniably arbitrary and very personal reasons.Įach book is rated in its own context, NOT in comparison to the entire range of literature, which would, of course, be an impossible task. A 10 indicates that I can think of no possible improvement. These are merely meant to be a measure of the book's success in meeting my hopes and expectations as a reader.ĥ & higher are what I consider as "keepers", in various degrees. To emphasize: These are very personal, completely arbitrary ratings. ![]() I am merely a reader, a consumer of books for amusement and personal instruction, not a professional reviewer - and that is indeed a worthy profession, an important literary craft - so these posts are merely meant to be one person's reading responses, not scholarly reviews.Įarly on in this blog I began rating the books I talked about on a 1 to 10 scale it was meant to be a quick way to communicate my personal degree of satisfaction/pleasure (or the opposite) in each reading experience. I’ve been struggling to pick a single book to read, but I haven’t spotted anyone else reading The Gipsy in the Parlour, and so I took my copy from the shelf.Īnd I have just one more thing to say – Margery Sharp Day – is just one week away! Posts on the day would be lovely, but I’m delighted to see people reading Margery’s books on any day of the year. I think – I hope – that there might be others too.īut I don’t want to put anyone under any pressure. Karen has hunted and she had found her copy of The Nutmeg Tree.Īli has started The Foolish Gentlewoman, and she tells me that she likes the style.Īnd Lory told me that she had two books in mind. I’ve spotted Anbolyn reading Britannia Mews Kirsty has read The Innocents, and told me that she found it hard to put down. Lise Lillywhite has transported Audrey to Somerset, ![]() And, most of all, because I am so thrilled that so many people have gone to so much trouble to find an out of print Margery Sharp novel to read.Ĭat is reading on the computer – which she doesn’t really like – so I do hope she is enjoying The Sun in Scorpio.Ĭynthia has awarded The Flowering Thorn a full five stars. I know I’ve said all of this before but I just had to say it again. ![]() I’d just ask that you tell me about it, so that I can share your post and include you in the round-up that will follow a day or two after the event.Īll of the details – a badge, a bibliography, and links to lovely reviews – are here. You don’t have to have a blog, you can post on Goodreads, Twitter, Facebook, Librarything, Booklikes – wherever you like! It’s happening on 25th January – her 110th birthday – and the plan is for as many people as possible to read one of Margery’s books and post about it on her birthday. ![]()
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