tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post115896574674639077..comments2024-03-24T13:45:25.132-05:00Comments on Bookfoolery : A Book Meme That Died And Has ReturnedBookfoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1159295796379696812006-09-26T13:36:00.000-05:002006-09-26T13:36:00.000-05:00Ooooh, but when you do read it (The Kite Runner), ...Ooooh, but when you do read it (The Kite Runner), I think you'll be happy you did. It was such a wonderful book and NOTHING at all what I expected.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1159239471752189572006-09-25T21:57:00.000-05:002006-09-25T21:57:00.000-05:00Oh, Framed, have you heard the following quote? "...Oh, Framed, have you heard the following quote? <BR/><BR/>"You can't get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me." -- C. S. Lewis<BR/><BR/>Sounds just like what you said! I have this weird problem with wanting to rack up numbers in order to feel like I'm accomplishing something (poor Bookfool, in constant need of validation, must continuously count the chalk marks on her prison wall), but I do sometimes wish a book wouldn't end if I'm completely swept away. Otherwise, fat books just intimidate me. <BR/><BR/>I've been wanting to read a Gregory book for a while, so I'm fine with the group read coming up - I can sometimes use the nudge - but, like you, I'm more the type who doesn't tend to follow along with what everyone else is reading. I'm fickle, for one thing. So, I'll read The Thirteenth Tale when it hollers at me and not until then. You never know; it could be next week or two months from now. <BR/><BR/>There will always be books upon which the buzz sways me not one whit. The Kite Runner is a perfect example. I'm still not interested. I've picked it up and put it down numerous times. It just doesn't want me to read it, yet, and thus has not come home to roost in my TBRs.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1159235414052393142006-09-25T20:50:00.000-05:002006-09-25T20:50:00.000-05:00I've always liked reading big books. If I love th...I've always liked reading big books. If I love the book, I'm sad when I finish. Since reading book blogs, however, I'm impatient to finish and get to the next book. I need to chill. <BR/><BR/>I want to add a Phillippa Gregory book to my TBR list. The Book Theif is already there but at the end of the A to Z list. I'm adding The 13th Tale as well. By the time, I get done with A to Z, 13 will be passe', so I won't feel like such a follower. I want to read something different than everyone else, but what they are reading sounds so good. <BR/><BR/>I read the Count of Monte Cristo in jr high and loved it.Framedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13703547279309902320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1159204406398112252006-09-25T12:13:00.000-05:002006-09-25T12:13:00.000-05:00Angela,Thanks! I'll look forward to reading your ...Angela,<BR/><BR/>Thanks! I'll look forward to reading your meme!!Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1159188493340724492006-09-25T07:48:00.000-05:002006-09-25T07:48:00.000-05:00I'll tag myself, since I can't think of anything t...I'll tag myself, since I can't think of anything to talk about today.. lolAngela/SciFiChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03207325369810773405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1159145859265529122006-09-24T19:57:00.000-05:002006-09-24T19:57:00.000-05:00Bellezza,Now I know I want to hang out with you! ...Bellezza,<BR/><BR/>Now I know I want to hang out with you! I usually dislike reading what everyone else is reading, also. But, if a title sounds like my cup of tea, I'll join in; and The Thirteenth Tale does sound interesting. I never feel obligated to join in; I read whatever floats my boat. :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1159135997613743292006-09-24T17:13:00.000-05:002006-09-24T17:13:00.000-05:00The only problem with The Thirteenth Tale, which I...The only problem with The Thirteenth Tale, which I haven't started yet, is that it IS so popular in the blogging world right now. I don't like to be so status quo, but rather a little on the edge. Now it feels like one "has" to read it, instead of one "wants" to.Bellezza https://www.blogger.com/profile/18073864187188953633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1159120039175883112006-09-24T12:47:00.000-05:002006-09-24T12:47:00.000-05:00Les,That would be a hard decision if I hadn't read...Les,<BR/><BR/>That would be a hard decision if I hadn't read either, but I happen to know The Book Thief is amazing. Of course, I'm eager to get my mitts on The Thirteenth Tale because it's so hot, right now, in the blogging world. <BR/><BR/>I hope you like The Count of Monte Cristo. I'll look forward to hearing your thoughts when you get around to reading it!!Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1159117997723368512006-09-24T12:13:00.000-05:002006-09-24T12:13:00.000-05:00I, too, have a copy of The Book Thief. Just got it...I, too, have a copy of The Book Thief. Just got it after reading a comment from Andi. I can't wait!! Hmmm, wonder which to read first...The Book Thief or The Thirteenth Tale...<BR/><BR/>I'll add The Count of Monte Cristo to my 2nd Annual Classics Challenge list. :)Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1159058423804416822006-09-23T19:40:00.000-05:002006-09-23T19:40:00.000-05:00Hi Lotus,I'm glad you enjoyed reading my meme - th...Hi Lotus,<BR/><BR/>I'm glad you enjoyed reading my meme - thanks so much for tagging me! I was kind of irritated that my original post with images wouldn't load, but it was really fun thinking about those questions. <BR/>I usually avoid "fat books" because they're intimidating and take too much space. But, I'd read the most glowing review of The Book Thief and when I saw it I picked it up, read a little and was completely sucked in, so I bought it on the spot. And, I'm so glad I did. I found it absolutely mesmerizing, touching,horrifying . . . just an incredible read.<BR/><BR/>I think I'd heard "The Virgin's Lover" was not great - thanks for the warning. I've really grown to love historical fiction, recently. I'm looking forward to reading Gregory. <BR/><BR/>Thanks again for tagging me!!!!!Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1159051218482638072006-09-23T17:40:00.000-05:002006-09-23T17:40:00.000-05:00Hi, bookfool!Great choices! A couple of months ag...Hi, bookfool!<BR/><BR/>Great choices! A couple of months ago I saw the "The Book Thief" prominently displayed at our local book store and I almost bought it, but I was just a little intimidated by the size - silly me! I will definitely have to look for it again.<BR/><BR/>British royal history is my secret addiction (I've loved reading about their royals ever since I was in my early teens) so books by Phillipa Gregory always interest me. I would stay away from "The Virgin's Lover" however, it wasn't one of her best. I hope you enjoy "The Other Boleyn" girl, "The Boleyn Inheritance" is her new one.<BR/><BR/>THanks so much for doing the meme, bookfool, it was really nice finding out more about which books are special to you.Lotus Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02081192215823615529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1159032030486838862006-09-23T12:20:00.000-05:002006-09-23T12:20:00.000-05:00Joy,So far absolutely every review I've read about...Joy,<BR/><BR/>So far absolutely every review I've read about The Book Thief has been positive. I hope you love it! Neither of my boys has gotten into The Count of Monte Cristo and I'd so hoped my kids would enjoy it. I've loved all three of the Dumas titles I've read. If I don't like Phillippa Gregory, I'm in trouble. I have about 5 of her books stacked up, just because she's been so highly recommended!!<BR/><BR/>Saaleha,<BR/><BR/>I hope you like The Count of Monte Cristo. I've always been surprised at how many new titles I see in memes, also; and it's fascinating to read about each individual's taste and what books impacted their lives.<BR/><BR/>Bellezza,<BR/><BR/>I'm not sure which Gregory title is an upcoming read but The Other Boleyn Girl was probably the first one I heard about, so I'm anxious to read it. If it's not the group read title, maybe we can buddy read it together?Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1159019832626982682006-09-23T08:57:00.000-05:002006-09-23T08:57:00.000-05:00Our book club has chosen The Other Boleyn Girl for...Our book club has chosen The Other Boleyn Girl for one of the upcoming months, so I'll join you in planning to read that one. My mother started it and said it's very good, and she's hardly ever wrong.Bellezza https://www.blogger.com/profile/18073864187188953633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1158993639607758482006-09-23T01:40:00.000-05:002006-09-23T01:40:00.000-05:00I'm constantly amazed reading these memes when I f...I'm constantly amazed reading these memes when I find that I recognise not one of the titles. But The Count of Monte Christo, I shall add to my list.Saalehahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12607453476839291138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1158975259755258352006-09-22T20:34:00.000-05:002006-09-22T20:34:00.000-05:00Hi Bookfool,I'm glad to read that THE BOOK THIEF i...Hi Bookfool,<BR/><BR/>I'm glad to read that THE BOOK THIEF is a top read of yours! I'm scheduled to read it in November with a book club...can't wait. :)<BR/><BR/>I gave THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO a 3.5/5 and THE OTHER BOLEYN GIRL a 3/5, but I think I'm in the minority on both counts. No pun intended.<BR/><BR/>Happy Reading!Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00832231139076878401noreply@blogger.com