Rachel Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 My library just got their copy of Pioneer Girl and I was first on the hold list. The book is huge! It isn't just thick but the pages are quite large as well, maybe 12"x12". I've only read about half the introduction. I'm normally a quick reader but I'm not sure I'll make it through this book before it's due. Who else is reading this or has read it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonfirmath Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 I am still waiting for my copy (Which was supposed to be my Christmas gift) to arrive from Amazon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acorn Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Finally reached my library hold last week. I'm almost done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrulySusan Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 I am still waiting for my copy (Which was supposed to be my Christmas gift) to arrive from Amazon! This. I ordered in November for my Mom and it still hasn't shipped from Amazon. Her birthday is in July, maybe by then she will have it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5of5 Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 I am still waiting for my copy (Which was supposed to be my Christmas gift) to arrive from Amazon! Same! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth S Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 I got it from our library, and enjoyed skim-reading it, and I did learn a lot. It was like a giant detailed review of all the Little House books. I've heartily enjoyed the annotated versions of Jane Austen books, so this was a similar detailed account. Hundreds of detailed footnotes--the volume of footnotes exceeds the original text (I would estimate). They tried to track down just about every person mentioned, with some success. B&W portraits of many of those individuals are included. There are detailed maps of each location, too. Yes, it's a thick coffee-table book, just for Laura Ingalls Wilder fans! :) It also caused me to go back & read Rose Wilder Lane's books, as she is also a big reason that her mother wrote down her life experiences. The lengthy introduction shows some of the manuscripts, with editing which clearly improved the content. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatherwith4 Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 I requested it from the library, but I don't think they have their copy yet. Also, DH ordered it from Amazon for Christmas and then cancelled it when it didn't come on time. :/ I am dying to read it, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhanaBee Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 I preordered it last August. Still waiting for it to show up. I've promised my Mom she could read it - supposedly I would hand it off at Christmas. Now I'm hoping that maybe by Easter..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted January 20, 2015 Author Share Posted January 20, 2015 I preordered it last August. Still waiting for it to show up. I've promised my Mom she could read it - supposedly I would hand it off at Christmas. Now I'm hoping that maybe by Easter..... Wow! That's a long wait. I read somewhere that they already sold out of the first editions and are working on printing the second editions which is part of why it is taking so long. Hopefully you will get it soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zuzu822 Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 I've just barely started it. My friend ordered it for my birthday in August, and it was here in time for Christmas. :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5of5 Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 I was just notified by Amazon to expect delivery on the January 28th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhanaBee Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 I was just notified by Amazon to expect delivery on the January 28th. Me too! :hurray: :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotherGoose Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 I ordered direct from rocky ridge bookstore months ago and got it in nov. I've read it all and loved it. I found the footnotes interesting, and also her development as a writer. I've been to many of the homesites, read many books, etc., so I didn't get a whole lot of new information, but I loved reading the original draft of the inspiration for the book. Laura and Rose's corespondence about the writing process was interesting too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoCandJ Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 I'm #54 on the wait list for my library :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 There are 44 copies floating around my main library system and I am 46 on the list. I placed a hold as soon as it was in the system last year. I'm excited but I'd guess I have another month or three to wait. On the upside I just noticed my library now has text message alerts for due dates and holds. Woot! I love me my library. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Me too! :hurray: :hurray: ME THREE!!!!! I thought I'd be reading this over Christmas break :-/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plateau Mama Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 I just picked my copy up from the library. I didn't expect it to be so huge! I might return it and get back on the list. I've got a lot going on right now and won't be able to finish before it's due. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 I got it from our library, and enjoyed skim-reading it, and I did learn a lot. It was like a giant detailed review of all the Little House books. I've heartily enjoyed the annotated versions of Jane Austen books, so this was a similar detailed account. Hundreds of detailed footnotes--the volume of footnotes exceeds the original text (I would estimate). They tried to track down just about every person mentioned, with some success. B&W portraits of many of those individuals are included. There are detailed maps of each location, too. Yes, it's a thick coffee-table book, just for Laura Ingalls Wilder fans! :) It also caused me to go back & read Rose Wilder Lane's books, as she is also a big reason that her mother wrote down her life experiences. The lengthy introduction shows some of the manuscripts, with editing which clearly improved the content. Oh...I thought the daughter of Pioneer Woman had now written a book too... :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 I GOT MY BOOK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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