Tipping the Velvet
19 journalers for this copy...
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This book was much racier than I had anticipated. I frequently blushed while reading it out in public!
A Victorian woman finds herself attracted to a woman and drawn into a whole new world.
A Victorian woman finds herself attracted to a woman and drawn into a whole new world.
Journal Entry 3 by Rita-Booke at Bellamy's Deli - 694 N Germantown Pkwy @ Trinity in Cordova, Tennessee USA on Saturday, June 10, 2006
Released 17 yrs ago (6/10/2006 UTC) at Bellamy's Deli - 694 N Germantown Pkwy @ Trinity in Cordova, Tennessee USA
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I will drop this at my local MEET UP today. Be warned: it's a racy one!!
I will drop this at my local MEET UP today. Be warned: it's a racy one!!
Racy?!? - Is that a warning or enticment? ;)
I am sending as rabck - didn't want to wild release ;)
I can't wait to read it! I could use a little more raciness in my life...
Definitely not for the timid, this book was a fun read. I loved following Nancy's journey, a unique coming-of-age story, I would say. I never felt fully involved in the storyline, but I was interested the whole time in seeing how things would turn out for her, and who she would end up with next! Plus, reading about London in the late 1800s was fascinating!
Taken to the meetup to find another reader.
I got this from rednumbertwo at the July meetup yesterday.
I am always tempted by Sarah Waters, but always end up vaguely unsatisfied. Not sure why, but I think I will not bother with more books by this author.
Journal Entry 11 by samandjack at Cabin Coffee, Hollis at Salter St. in Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada on Sunday, September 16, 2007
Released 16 yrs ago (9/16/2007 UTC) at Cabin Coffee, Hollis at Salter St. in Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada
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going to the meetup at 1pm today. Left on the bookshelf at the back.
going to the meetup at 1pm today. Left on the bookshelf at the back.
Caught in Cabin Coffee at least four months ago and forgot to register it, even thought I read it. I found at some points it was getting kind of slow and I ended up skimming it to finish. Worth a try, though. I'll re release it at Cabin Coffee.
Journal Entry 13 by MalTheQuilter at Cabin Coffee, Hollis at Salter St. in Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada on Monday, April 28, 2008
Released 15 yrs ago (4/28/2008 UTC) at Cabin Coffee, Hollis at Salter St. in Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada
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On the shelf at the back
On the shelf at the back
i have seen the bbc movie, and i've wanted to read that book for a long time.
i quite liked it. i've read another one by sarah waters since and i think i prefer "tipping the velvet". i quite agree with samandjack about being a little dissatisfied though. i guess it's interesting and a nice change to have a romance/historic novel that has lesbian characters as opposed to the regular straight women you traditionally read about in those novels. but it still has this romance disguised as a historical novel so you feel like you're reading something serious type of feel to it.
oh, and i didn't find it that racy... maybe i'm just blasé :)
oh, and i didn't find it that racy... maybe i'm just blasé :)
here is the list for the book ray. you're responsible for contacting the next in line once you're done with it. try to keep the book for a month maximum. and make sure to create journal entries for the book. enjoy!
breeze553 (portugal)
LaPitchoune (finland)
lucy-lemon (u.k.) ---> withdrew - skip to the next
jozebedee (u.k.)
drykid (u.k.) ---> withdrew - skip to the next
BokOrm09 (u.k.)
fluffy-owl (u.k.)
shovelmonkey1 (u.k.) ---> withdrew - skip to the nex
bookowl1000 (u.k)
bookvole (u.k.)
hereticcoy (u.s.)
2of3Rs (u.s.)
News-Hound (u.s.)
carelaisa (canada)
the ray is over! thanks to everyone who participated!
breeze553 (portugal)
LaPitchoune (finland)
lucy-lemon (u.k.) ---> withdrew - skip to the next
jozebedee (u.k.)
drykid (u.k.) ---> withdrew - skip to the next
BokOrm09 (u.k.)
fluffy-owl (u.k.)
shovelmonkey1 (u.k.) ---> withdrew - skip to the nex
bookowl1000 (u.k)
bookvole (u.k.)
hereticcoy (u.s.)
2of3Rs (u.s.)
News-Hound (u.s.)
carelaisa (canada)
the ray is over! thanks to everyone who participated!
on its way to breeze 553.
i sent the book a long time ago for a ray but it never arrived. so i bought and registered a new copy, to continue.
except the book did finally arrive, just before i was about to send the new copy. so we're back on track with the book ray. and i now have another spare copy of "tipping the velvet" which i will pass along at some point.
the joys of international posting i guess?
except the book did finally arrive, just before i was about to send the new copy. so we're back on track with the book ray. and i now have another spare copy of "tipping the velvet" which i will pass along at some point.
the joys of international posting i guess?
I never read anything similar to this so it was really unexpected. I only watched the first part of the movie and was quite intrigued about how Nancy life would turn out to be after all. It was a really fun and interesting reading. I loved the way Sarah Waters wrote it.
Journal Entry 20 by Breeze553 at CTT, -- Por correio / mão própria -- Portugal on Monday, August 24, 2009
Released 14 yrs ago (8/24/2009 UTC) at CTT, -- Por correio / mão própria -- Portugal
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Sorry for taking so long to read it..
Thank you amidabutsu again for having this bookring :)
The book is now on its way to LaPitchoune!
Sorry for taking so long to read it..
Thank you amidabutsu again for having this bookring :)
The book is now on its way to LaPitchoune!
Journal Entry 21 by LaPitchoune from Helsinki, Uusimaa / Nyland Finland on Thursday, August 27, 2009
This is just to announce the book is now with me. A lovely vintage cover. Thanks. I'm eager to read this soon.
Journal Entry 22 by LaPitchoune from Helsinki, Uusimaa / Nyland Finland on Saturday, October 3, 2009
I finished the book a couple of days ago. It was a captivating story, although the three phases in Nancy´s life, situated into relatively short a time frame, themes varying from limelight to pauperism through imposed elitism - and finally socialism - seemed too diverse to be fully plausible.
Nancy was interesting, because I personally couldn't quite understand her whims. Actually, she didn't seem all that likable, even. But that wasn't a problem, really, because her function as a character was to portray (sexual, social and financial) otherness in society. The theme echoed nicely in the vocabulary: words such as gay and queer were among the most frequently used adjectives.
All in all, I really enjoyed reading this Victorian adventure. Warm thanks for the ring! I'll send the book on to jozebedee.
p.s. Since autumn is the season for oyster and clam, and the former holds such an important role in this story, I got an immense appetite for them while reading this. As a consequence, I found myself sipping white wine and eating mussels with Tipping the Velvet in my purse.
Nancy was interesting, because I personally couldn't quite understand her whims. Actually, she didn't seem all that likable, even. But that wasn't a problem, really, because her function as a character was to portray (sexual, social and financial) otherness in society. The theme echoed nicely in the vocabulary: words such as gay and queer were among the most frequently used adjectives.
All in all, I really enjoyed reading this Victorian adventure. Warm thanks for the ring! I'll send the book on to jozebedee.
p.s. Since autumn is the season for oyster and clam, and the former holds such an important role in this story, I got an immense appetite for them while reading this. As a consequence, I found myself sipping white wine and eating mussels with Tipping the Velvet in my purse.
Arrived safely here - thank you! I have several other bookrays to get through first, but I will try to be as quick as possible :)
I have really enjoyed this book. I vaguely remember the BBC drama being on, and only wish that I had watched it!! This was indeed very graphic in parts, and if you are easily offended, then this is not the book for you.
I liked the first part of the book - the setting of the scene for Nancy and her unknown future to come. I really warmed to her character and felt quite sorry for her really, with everything that transpired between herself and Kitty. The time spent in the company of Diana (what an awful woman!) and her other Sapphist ladies made me wonder how much of this sort of behaviour actually really went on at that time in history! It is not something that you tend to hear or read very much about. I thought parts of it very detailed, and did actually choke on a cup of tea at one point whilst reading it!! Not because I'm a prude, but because Sarah Waters tells the story so fully and not at all half-hearted. The more you read the more you want to read!
I found the detail in this book fantastic from an historical perspective, and could imagine the people the places and even the smells described. Overall, I would thoroughly recommend this book.
Thanks amidabutsu for including me in this ray, and for your patience in allowing me to hold on to it for longer than hoped, whilst getting through my other TBR's :)
Drykid has asked to be skipped, so will be posting out to BokOrm09 on Monday.
I liked the first part of the book - the setting of the scene for Nancy and her unknown future to come. I really warmed to her character and felt quite sorry for her really, with everything that transpired between herself and Kitty. The time spent in the company of Diana (what an awful woman!) and her other Sapphist ladies made me wonder how much of this sort of behaviour actually really went on at that time in history! It is not something that you tend to hear or read very much about. I thought parts of it very detailed, and did actually choke on a cup of tea at one point whilst reading it!! Not because I'm a prude, but because Sarah Waters tells the story so fully and not at all half-hearted. The more you read the more you want to read!
I found the detail in this book fantastic from an historical perspective, and could imagine the people the places and even the smells described. Overall, I would thoroughly recommend this book.
Thanks amidabutsu for including me in this ray, and for your patience in allowing me to hold on to it for longer than hoped, whilst getting through my other TBR's :)
Drykid has asked to be skipped, so will be posting out to BokOrm09 on Monday.
Journal Entry 25 by Jozebedee at -- Controlled Release, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- United Kingdom on Monday, January 18, 2010
Released 14 yrs ago (1/18/2010 UTC) at -- Controlled Release, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- United Kingdom
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Now in the post on its way to BokOrm09!! Enjoy :)
Now in the post on its way to BokOrm09!! Enjoy :)
Arrived safe and sound in this morning's post and I've already started reading it :) Thanks to Amidabutsu for organising and Jozebedee for posting it on :)
Journal Entry 27 by BokOrm09 at Chelsfield, Greater London United Kingdom on Monday, January 25, 2010
Released 14 yrs ago (1/25/2010 UTC) at Chelsfield, Greater London United Kingdom
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Definitely not a book for the easily shocked but this is a well written, enjoyable book. The descriptions throughout are very detailed and at times extremely graphic, which some might find a little too much to read. The main character, Nancy is a highly likeable character and following her story is totally absorbing. Its interesting to watch her character develop and see how she deals with each of the challenges that are thrown at her once she decides to leave the safety of her home and family in Whitstable for the bright lights of Victorian London, with all its excitements and perils.
Now on its way to Fluffy Owl. Thanks for sharing this book amidabutsu :)
Definitely not a book for the easily shocked but this is a well written, enjoyable book. The descriptions throughout are very detailed and at times extremely graphic, which some might find a little too much to read. The main character, Nancy is a highly likeable character and following her story is totally absorbing. Its interesting to watch her character develop and see how she deals with each of the challenges that are thrown at her once she decides to leave the safety of her home and family in Whitstable for the bright lights of Victorian London, with all its excitements and perils.
Now on its way to Fluffy Owl. Thanks for sharing this book amidabutsu :)
Journal Entry 28 by Fluffy-Owl from Chichester, West Sussex United Kingdom on Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Received today, thanks!
Journal Entry 29 by Fluffy-Owl from Chichester, West Sussex United Kingdom on Sunday, February 7, 2010
This was a good book, but I think I was expecting something more. I didn't think it was that graphic, no more so than sex scenes in other books. I can see how some people may find it a bit racy, though. I enjoyed the book more than the other Waters book I've read, Affinity, and will probably read more by her in the future, as she does illuminate history in a way other authors don't!
Person below me asked to be skipped, so will send to the next person later this week.
Person below me asked to be skipped, so will send to the next person later this week.
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Posting off to the next in line, hope it travels well and arrives safely.
Posting off to the next in line, hope it travels well and arrives safely.
Book has arrived safely. I have another book to read first but it should not take long so I will get to this one very soon.Many thanks.
I needed something to read on the 5 hour long journey from Wales to Lowestoft to visit family and had time to finish it when I got there,so got through this quite quickly. Shame the weather was not good enough to sit on the beach to finish it.I wanted to read this book because I had seen the BBC adaptation which I found entertaining. It did mean however, mean that I read the book with BBC scenes in my head. This I think did enhance the part of the story set in the music halls as I had very colourful images in my head.
This storyline of the book reminded a lot of 18th century literature like Moll Flanders and Fanny Hill: a first person story recounting the story of a naive young girl who moves to the big city and stumbles from one ‘risqué’ adventure to another, only this one had a lesbian theme. Risqué is nothing new and I was not the slightest bit shocked by anything in the novel.
I did find it a bit unbelievable that she should so conveniently come across people with the same tastes on different occasions but I thought the same about the above-mentioned novels and still enjoyed them. Nancy participates in what would be considered to be outrageous behaviour that would shock her family and society but still manages to be naive and surprised that others so easily do the same or even do things she had not heard of before.
I did enjoy reading this book which was pleasantly surprising as I gave up on a previous Sarah Walters novel, which just goes to show you cannot judge an author by one novel and should always give them another go.
CONTROLLED RELEASE NOTES: After a brief detour to Lowestoft, the book is now on its way back to Wales.
Posted to bookvole.
This book arrived on my doorstep this morning with a lot of snow! Looking forward to reading it.
I really enjoyed this rollicking good read, and made my way through it fairly swiftly despite a seeming mountain of other distractions such as work. Quibble - all tied up so very neatly at the end, unlike life but not the less satisfying for that. Will send on to the next person when I've got their details.
Journal Entry 36 by bookvole at ~~~ ♥ ~~~ A Friend ~~~ ♥ ~~~, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- USA on Monday, April 19, 2010
Released 14 yrs ago (4/19/2010 UTC) at ~~~ ♥ ~~~ A Friend ~~~ ♥ ~~~, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- USA
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Hope you enjoy your reading!
Hope you enjoy your reading!
Just received and have barely started reading...I read Fingersmith and LOVED it, read Affinity and The Little Stranger, didn't like those quite as much. Am delighted to be reading this! Thanks amidabutsu for including me in the ring and bookvole for posting from the UK.
My complete review is here...
www.notthenewyorktimesbookreview.blogspot.com
But some is here...
In any case, I enjoyed it and was thrilled to read a well-written novel primarily about lesbians. I received this book through Bookcrossing and some of the people who had read it before described it as racy. I wondered if people thought it was racy because the novel described sex between women and perhaps these readers hadn't experienced that. There were descriptive, sexual scenes with women, which I found lovely.
Sending off to News-Hound soon.
www.notthenewyorktimesbookreview.blogspot.com
But some is here...
In any case, I enjoyed it and was thrilled to read a well-written novel primarily about lesbians. I received this book through Bookcrossing and some of the people who had read it before described it as racy. I wondered if people thought it was racy because the novel described sex between women and perhaps these readers hadn't experienced that. There were descriptive, sexual scenes with women, which I found lovely.
Sending off to News-Hound soon.
sent to News-Hound on the next leg in the ring!
Just received in the mail, will start it as soon as I am done with my current Charlaine Harris.
Sorry i held on to this so long, I don't have as much time to read as I used to. I have contacted the next person on the list and am waiting to hear back so I can send it on its way.
Enjoyed the book very much, though the sexually explicit scenes began to seem gratuitous after a while. I did get engrossed in Nan's story and the vivid descriptions of life in the late 1800's.
Enjoyed the book very much, though the sexually explicit scenes began to seem gratuitous after a while. I did get engrossed in Nan's story and the vivid descriptions of life in the late 1800's.
the book has arrived today :)
I'm looking forward to read it and will do so in the upcoming weeks.
Thanks News-Hound to have sent it my way and to amidabutsu to have this book with all of us!
I'm looking forward to read it and will do so in the upcoming weeks.
Thanks News-Hound to have sent it my way and to amidabutsu to have this book with all of us!
Finally got around to read it...
It was a nice story, I like the era in which it is set. But I found that the whole of it went on an on for unnecessary reasons at times but it seems that it’s part of the author’s style. It isn’t the first novel that I read written by Sarah Waters but I must admit it isn’t my favourite one so far.
It's now available for trade, rabck or a ray. Don't know yet what will happen first!
It was a nice story, I like the era in which it is set. But I found that the whole of it went on an on for unnecessary reasons at times but it seems that it’s part of the author’s style. It isn’t the first novel that I read written by Sarah Waters but I must admit it isn’t my favourite one so far.
It's now available for trade, rabck or a ray. Don't know yet what will happen first!
Journal Entry 44 by carelaisa at Happy Day Postal Release, By Mail/Post/Courier -- Controlled Releases on Thursday, March 22, 2012
Released 12 yrs ago (3/22/2012 UTC) at Happy Day Postal Release, By Mail/Post/Courier -- Controlled Releases
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Sent to the winner of the March edition of Happy Day Canada/USA.
hope the book will be liked!
hope the book will be liked!
Thanks, carelaisa! Catching up, I received this a month ago and read all the entries but forgot to journal it myself. Now I've read the book. I enjoy stories set in the Victorian era though this is very different. I liked following Nancy as she struck out on a new life. I agree with Carelaisa that it dragged out a bit, could have been shorter. The book is on several wishlists so I'll pass it on soon.
This is on pumpkinpussycat's wishlist so I'm sending it on to her. Enjoy!
I just got this wishlist book as an unexpected rabck from stringofpearls---Thank so much--it really made my day.
I have seen the BBC drama, and look forward to reading the book :)
I have seen the BBC drama, and look forward to reading the book :)
I was not disappointed in the book--it was fascinating to follow Nancy's life, and see how things turned out for her. I had seen the BBC drama--so it was good to see how it was related to the book.
I will pass this along soon.
I will pass this along soon.
I am sending this book on its way to Bloedengel in Belgium---it is a wishlist rabck.
Enjoy:)
Enjoy:)
Wowee ... I seem to have caught a quite welltravelled book. En plus, it contains the most beutiful bookmark, homemade, I've ever seen.
Theoretically I beg to differ though. You could end up having too many bookmarks , if you have more marks than books that is. Which in my case is very unlikely.
Thank you : heaps 'n heaps !
Theoretically I beg to differ though. You could end up having too many bookmarks , if you have more marks than books that is. Which in my case is very unlikely.
Thank you : heaps 'n heaps !
