tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post2434293591156156567..comments2024-03-24T13:45:25.132-05:00Comments on Bookfoolery : The Oracle of Stamboul by Michael David LukasBookfoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-52282536572228956102011-09-21T12:18:11.224-05:002011-09-21T12:18:11.224-05:00Gaye,
Normally, I'd say expect something on t...Gaye,<br /><br />Normally, I'd say expect something on the order of 70's to 80's around the first of October, but we had a stunningly early cool front so I'd just keep a sharp eye on the weather for the two weeks prior to heading this way. It could do *anything*. We could have a cool spell (probably no colder than 60's), a resumption of summery weather (but not killer hot), a week of pouring rain or blissful sunshine. <br /><br />November is the last month of hurricane season and usually there's not much activity because of cooling in the Gulf, but it's still worth watching the weather news, just in case! Yay for visiting your airman!!!<br /><br />As to the book . . . well, I can't help it if I'm a troublemaker. Oracle really did sweep me away. :)<br /><br />Joanna, <br /><br />Me, too. I don't know that I learned all that much about the history because it seemed to go over my head, but sometimes just having your curiosity piqued is enough to get you out there requesting more books so you can learn a bit more. I love that, don't you?Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-12195417768501655882011-09-21T03:21:25.755-05:002011-09-21T03:21:25.755-05:00This sounds amazing! It's added to my wishlist...This sounds amazing! It's added to my wishlist already :-) I really love books where you can also learn about the history and culture of a country you're not very familiar with!joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14952558113054391317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-74416907439042173562011-09-21T01:09:01.494-05:002011-09-21T01:09:01.494-05:00PS..I'll be in Biloxi to see our Airman and hi...PS..I'll be in Biloxi to see our Airman and his wife!Inside A Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16962025550367558251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-37070794663245010212011-09-21T01:07:57.537-05:002011-09-21T01:07:57.537-05:00Curses on you!! Just when I was content with the 1...Curses on you!! Just when I was content with the 113 books on my TBR list, you have to go and add another one. This looks and sounds fantastic. Great review...<br /><br />BTW, I am headed to Mississippi the 2nd week of October. What does the fashionable blogger wear then?? Will it be cool? Will there be hurricanes? Do tell.Inside A Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16962025550367558251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-61993890466920429402011-09-17T22:25:31.697-05:002011-09-17T22:25:31.697-05:00Heather,
Seriously. It pained me to sleep! LOL ...Heather,<br /><br />Seriously. It pained me to sleep! LOL I loved Oracle! Thanks so much for the opportunity to review it!Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-43003221872859265112011-09-17T20:53:54.508-05:002011-09-17T20:53:54.508-05:00"only the fact that I had to sleep kept me fr..."only the fact that I had to sleep kept me from reading The Oracle of Stamboul in a single day." Ooh, what a glowing recommendation! I'm so glad you enjoyed this one.<br /><br />Thanks for being on the tour. I'm featuring your review on TLC's Facebook page today.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-51040055905401852152011-09-17T16:01:14.240-05:002011-09-17T16:01:14.240-05:00Carrie,
Why, thank you, dear. Isn't that a g...Carrie,<br /><br />Why, thank you, dear. Isn't that a gorgeous cover? And, yes, it's a very good read. I think if you don't understand the political/historical atmosphere, it's best just to allow those bits to sink into the background and focus on Eleonora's life. I've heard some people have trouble getting into it and I'm willing to bet their problem was the same as mine, or similar, but I just managed to talk myself into not letting the parts that went over my head stop me. Once you let go of that, it's just pure fun to immerse yourself in story and setting. <br /><br />Babble, babble. LOL I got a lens for my camera and I've been out taking pics! Kinda tired and hot, now, and I tend to rattle on when I'm tired, sorry. :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-91176820630133789842011-09-17T14:24:42.406-05:002011-09-17T14:24:42.406-05:00What a wonderful review! You have been masterful...What a wonderful review! You have been masterful lately (not that you are ever NOT) and I also think the cover is gorgeous. Looks like a good GOOD read. Noted.Carehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06478474870247729611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-34083707536506379942011-09-16T17:11:44.856-05:002011-09-16T17:11:44.856-05:00Thanks, Marie!Thanks, Marie!Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-88150457272060975162011-09-16T15:58:38.145-05:002011-09-16T15:58:38.145-05:00Nice review! I loved this book, too.Nice review! I loved this book, too.Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15577757312285531026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-68660277360904057992011-09-16T13:14:41.499-05:002011-09-16T13:14:41.499-05:00Jenny,
I can relate. I've been known to call...Jenny,<br /><br />I can relate. I've been known to call my list my "wish brick". It's pretty heavy.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-49598002456338216282011-09-16T12:33:14.799-05:002011-09-16T12:33:14.799-05:00Well, I'm very intrigued. I'm off to add i...Well, I'm very intrigued. I'm off to add it to my list of books to read. My very LONG list. ;)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05738740015526095835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-26593467784395086222011-09-16T10:07:19.233-05:002011-09-16T10:07:19.233-05:00Kelly,
I actually passed up an opportunity to rea...Kelly,<br /><br />I actually passed up an opportunity to read Stamboul as an ARC and then regretted it when a blogger/book group friend mentioned that it's one of her favorites, so far in 2011. So glad I jumped at the chance to review for TLC. I loved it. It's the kind of book you'd like to see made into a movie for the sake of seeing the scenery on a big screen.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-72356847470770230332011-09-16T09:38:26.034-05:002011-09-16T09:38:26.034-05:00I have been curious about this book for a while. I...I have been curious about this book for a while. I am glad you enjoyed it so much!Kailanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136262232046813471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-441569847806380542011-09-16T08:23:43.516-05:002011-09-16T08:23:43.516-05:00Jenclair,
It does have a beautiful cover, doesn&#...Jenclair,<br /><br />It does have a beautiful cover, doesn't it? After I read the book, I realized it honestly didn't have much of a plot, but it didn't matter. It's the kind of book you read for the experience - the gorgeous narrative and setting, in particular.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-65870264755284051292011-09-16T07:53:19.786-05:002011-09-16T07:53:19.786-05:00Love the cover and the title. Great review, Nancy...Love the cover and the title. Great review, Nancy; you really caught my interest!jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.com