Susan Wiggs' DOCKSIDE Book Discussion About This Page:

[Sandra Bostwick]

Originally Posted by qesue

I was also very surprised when I found out why Greg and Sophie married. This circumstance seems to be a recurring theme in many Susan Wiggs books. While waiting for this book to be available at the library, I took out another random book of hers. The same theme was present there too. Very interesting.

Yes, you are right! Which random book did you get from the library?

[Diz]

I picked up Table for 5. So far, I never would have guessed it was the same author! The entire emotion of the book is so different from the Willow Lake books! I also picked up Irish Magic, but haven't started it yet.

[Sandra Bostwick]

Originally Posted by Diz

I picked up Table for 5. So far, I never would have guessed it was the same author! The entire emotion of the book is so different from the Willow Lake books! I also picked up Irish Magic, but haven't started it yet.

Interesting!

The "Flavor" of the Lakeshore CHronicles is also quite different from the first Susan Wiggs book we read, Just Breathe. So far, I think that may have been my favorite, but I enjoy these also.

I guess it makes sense that all the books about this particular group of people who hang around this particular location much of the time would have a similar style.

[Tricia Davids]

I just joined you for the last one, "The Winter Lodge". Which book(s) came before that one in the Lakeshore series? Are there any others you read of hers beside the "Just Breathe" you mentioned above?

[qesue]

Originally Posted by Sandra Bostwick

Which random book did you get from the library?

I had picked up Lakeside Cottage. The basic plot formula wasn't too different, but it had some unique nuances. I'll have to try Just Breathe.

[Sandra Bostwick]

Originally Posted by Tricia Davids

I just joined you for the last one, "The Winter Lodge". Which book(s) came before that one in the Lakeshore series? Are there any others you read of hers beside the "Just Breathe" you mentioned above?

Here is the order of the Lakeshore Chronicles:
1: Summer at Willow Lake
2: The Winter Lodge
3: DOckside
4: Snowfall at Willow Lake
5: Fireside
6: Lakeshore Christmas (October 2009)
The Summer Hideaway (March 2010
8: Daisy + Logan + Julian (2011)

If you'd like to read ahead, I'd suggest reading Fireside if you haven't already, because we've already read that one.

Also, if you have not yet bought Just Breathe, I'd suggest not buying it just now, just take my word until further notice!

Here is a cute cartoon about this series.

(This glimpse into the future comes to you courtesy of the multitalented Suzanne Selfors.)

[Tricia Davids]

Originally Posted by Sandra Bostwick

Here is the order of the Lakeshore Chronicles:
1: Summer at Willow Lake
2: The Winter Lodge
3: DOckside
4: Snowfall at Willow Lake
5: Fireside
6: Lakeshore Christmas (October 2009)
The Summer Hideaway (March 2010
8: Daisy + Logan + Julian (2011)

If you'd like to read ahead, I'd suggest reading Fireside if you haven't already, because we've already read that one.

Also, if you have not yet bought Just Breathe, I'd suggest not buying it just now, just take my word until further notice!

Here is a cute cartoon about this series.

(This glimpse into the future comes to you courtesy of the multitalented Suzanne Selfors.)

Thanks for the info. That is helpful. I love the cartoon!

[NeverBeenHopeToGo]

Originally Posted by Sandra Bostwick

Here is the order of the Lakeshore Chronicles:
1: Summer at Willow Lake
2: The Winter Lodge
3: DOckside
4: Snowfall at Willow Lake
5: Fireside
6: Lakeshore Christmas (October 2009)
The Summer Hideaway (March 2010
8: Daisy + Logan + Julian (2011)

If you'd like to read ahead, I'd suggest reading Fireside if you haven't already, because we've already read that one.

Also, if you have not yet bought Just Breathe, I'd suggest not buying it just now, just take my word until further notice!

Here is a cute cartoon about this series.

(This glimpse into the future comes to you courtesy of the multitalented Suzanne Selfors.)

I think one should start with "Wheelchairs on Willow Lake" it sounds very interesting.

Hey everybody! Been MIA from all my sites for so long not sure if anybody will remember me anywhere.

I feel like Ricky Nelson - "When I got to the garden party, they all knew my name
No one recognized me, I didn't look the same"

[qesue]

Originally Posted by NeverBeenHopeToGo

Hey everybody! Been MIA from all my sites for so long not sure if anybody will remember me anywhere.

I feel like Ricky Nelson - "When I got to the garden party, they all knew my name
No one recognized me, I didn't look the same"

Welcome back!

[Sandra Bostwick]

Originally Posted by NeverBeenHopeToGo

I think one should start with "Wheelchairs on Willow Lake" it sounds very interesting.

Hey everybody! Been MIA from all my sites for so long not sure if anybody will remember me anywhere.

I feel like Ricky Nelson - "When I got to the garden party, they all knew my name
No one recognized me, I didn't look the same"

DANIEL!!!!!!!!!!! I was just thinking of you! How wonderful to see you back. We have missed your wit and wisdom more than you could ever know in the book discussions!

[Sandra Bostwick]

Still plugging along with the reading! What a drama! My life seems so simple right now compared to all that!

[qesue]

Totally off topic, but I just finished a Jennifer Crusie novel. Now if you want to analyze people, this book is the ticket. Makes the psople of Avalon seem downright normal!

[Sandra Bostwick]

Originally Posted by qesue

Totally off topic, but I just finished a Jennifer Crusie novel. Now if you want to analyze people, this book is the ticket. Makes the psople of Avalon seem downright normal!

Let's keep that one in mind

I got to the part where they are looking in the attic and finding all sorts of "treasures". Have you ever found a treasure in an attic or an antique store?Once, I bought an old photo of a cat in an old frame. When I got it homw, I discovered a photo of a woman hidden behind the cat. She looked like the classic German Matron, and I think there was some German writing. I still wonder who she was and why was she hidden behind the cat.

I'm going to make a suggestion. For those who are finished, I'll suggest picking up Fireside, which is the book in the series that we've already read. Please feel free to discuss fireside here, because it is the same people and places anyway. How does that sound? (Some people have already PMed me about Fireside, but I want to share your thoughts and comments with everyone!)

[Diz]

Originally Posted by Sandra Bostwick

I got to the part where they are looking in the attic and finding all sorts of "treasures". Have you ever found a treasure in an attic or an antique store?

Thar be treasure!

Let's see...treasure in the attic or an antique store?

But...we bought our current house from an adorable older couple who designed and constructed it about 15 years ago. They were perfectionists! (The house hasn't been the same since! ) There was a gorgeous heavy maple table w/chairs in the dining room that I feel in love with. It set the entire ambiance for the house. I had met the woman and in a minute she told the realtor that she liked me and wanted us to have the home. She immediately took about $10K off the purchase price. The realtor was shocked because the woman hadn't liked anyone who'd come to see their home! (Don't ask my why, I have no clue! Sandy, it makes me think of Blink! and the quick decisions people make!) And when all was said and done, she gave me the dining room set! Very .

So that's one of my treasure tales!

[qesue]

Originally Posted by Diz

Thar be treasure!

Let's see...treasure in the attic or an antique store?

But...we bought our current house from an adorable older couple who designed and constructed it about 15 years ago. They were perfectionists! (The house hasn't been the same since! ) There was a gorgeous heavy maple table w/chairs in the dining room that I feel in love with. It set the entire ambiance for the house. I had met the woman and in a minute she told the realtor that she liked me and wanted us to have the home. She immediately took about $10K off the purchase price. The realtor was shocked because the woman hadn't liked anyone who'd come to see their home! (Don't ask my why, I have no clue! Sandy, it makes me think of Blink! and the quick decisions people make!) And when all was said and done, she gave me the dining room set! Very .

So that's one of my treasure tales!

That is a very story! No treasure here, but I used to love rumaging through my dad's old navy trunk. He's a WWII vet, so everything in there always seemed like treasure!