tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post75264812282486141..comments2024-03-24T13:45:25.132-05:00Comments on Bookfoolery : Slightly Psychic by Sandra SteffenBookfoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-27518352336111033012007-03-15T13:00:00.000-05:002007-03-15T13:00:00.000-05:00I'll pop right over, Krista. :)I'll pop right over, Krista. :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-46400662573329261172007-03-14T21:10:00.000-05:002007-03-14T21:10:00.000-05:00Hey Nancy,I just finished this one and really like...Hey Nancy,<BR/>I just finished this one and really liked it. I posted my review on my blog. Come take a look. :)Lover of Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07983601043223228372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-7280672730728463882007-01-09T08:25:00.000-06:002007-01-09T08:25:00.000-06:00Oopsy, Carrie, sorry -
Missed your post. Yeah, ...Oopsy, Carrie, sorry - <br /><br />Missed your post. Yeah, I think I'll just stick with my current rating scale. Maybe I'll post on how I rate, some time when I can think straight. <br /><br />It's a cute book; I'm just not a big fan of the Southern setting. I think it's the escapist in me. I never read about life on the prairie or wheat farming while I was living in Oklahoma. Same thing. It's like Calgon . . . take me away, please. :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-10083515286366360492007-01-09T08:06:00.000-06:002007-01-09T08:06:00.000-06:00Eva,
I've been trying to avoid the mega-discount ...Eva,<br /><br />I've been trying to avoid the mega-discount store as much as possible. Frankly, I think my life has improved. I'm not bringing home impulsive purchases and I don't have to endure the frustration. It would be nice if I never had to go there, but I can't completely eliminate it because they've knocked out the other businesses. Too bad. <br /><br />I think this might be another book potato day. The term probably came to mind because I'm starting to look potatoish. Need to get out and walk, more.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-61995553680586376342007-01-09T07:28:00.000-06:002007-01-09T07:28:00.000-06:00That story is too ridiculous-makes me want to avoi...That story is too ridiculous-makes me want to avoid mega discount stores!<br /><br />I really like the phrase 'book potato' as well: it seems like the perfect definition for what I am sometimes!Evahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06703372903532502944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1525957030576480252007-01-08T17:03:00.000-06:002007-01-08T17:03:00.000-06:00That's probably the most TMI you'll hear all year....That's probably the most TMI you'll hear all year. I hope. <br /><br />Rate the books! Plus writing out recommended and not is going to get old and there's the sliding scale of goodness and badness that R & NR doesn't cover. And I'm used to your system. ;)<br /><br />Actually, that book sounds cute. <br /><br />How nice of your cats to get something that would be a lovely background for them!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1357037126122356092007-01-08T16:28:00.000-06:002007-01-08T16:28:00.000-06:00Nessie,
Romance is multi-faceted, these days (lot...Nessie,<br /><br />Romance is multi-faceted, these days (lots of sub-genres), but I know what you mean. You can't really compare a great work of literature from 100 years ago with a contemporary romance or a modern thriller with a lengthy historical fiction. So, rating involves looking at a book in terms of its own merits, at least for me, as opposed to comparing it to others. <br /><br />What I've been doing involves looking at my ratings list and saying to myself, "Okay, did it glue me to my seat? Was there something about it that was flawed or repetitious that made me want to get out a red pen? How did I feel about the book?" <br /><br />Actually, now that I think about it, saying "recommended" or "not recommended" would still involve the same thought process. So, hmmm, I'm still thinking. LOLBookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-41015989291181874342007-01-08T16:04:00.000-06:002007-01-08T16:04:00.000-06:00hmmmm i don't quit like the rating system. It seem...hmmmm i don't quit like the rating system. It seems unjust to give a romance a equal grade to everything else... whats included in the rating? pure pleasure? characters? plot? Maybe increase the number or divide it in to the above categories...<br /><br />Of course but a suggestion.<br /><br />I love novels that take place in the south though. Something about it...nessiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04182423080676677535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-10563200571881539222007-01-08T07:12:00.000-06:002007-01-08T07:12:00.000-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00832231139076878401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-66306032456459071042007-01-08T06:56:00.000-06:002007-01-08T06:56:00.000-06:00That was definitely TMI! lolThat was definitely TMI! lolAngela/SciFiChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03207325369810773405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-31915976710641089312007-01-07T21:18:00.000-06:002007-01-07T21:18:00.000-06:00Oh my God! I am sitting here LMAO!! What a great s...Oh my God! I am sitting here LMAO!! What a great story!!<br /><br />As far as rating scales, I go through this every January. I'm ready to go back to a scale of 1-5. Last year I went from 1-5 to 1-10. My middle name is Fickle. <br /><br />Oooh, stay tuned for an upcoming picture on my blog. I know you'll smile.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-22105149588441523452007-01-07T18:37:00.000-06:002007-01-07T18:37:00.000-06:00Bybee,
I think that cover is part of the reason I...Bybee,<br /><br />I think that cover is part of the reason I picked the book up on a rainy day - such a pretty sky, glorious scenery, and the unique way they put that title in the sign. It's a grabber.<br /><br />Oh, no! I hope I'm not too late! Resist, Bybee, resist! But only because you might lose your job for repeating it. LOLBookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-27984828327357908672007-01-07T16:55:00.000-06:002007-01-07T16:55:00.000-06:00That's one of the prettiest covers I've seen in a ...That's one of the prettiest covers I've seen in a long time. Pretty and quirky. A nice combination.<br /><br />I've got to go and teach a roomful of serious-minded middle aged Korean middle school teachers in about 1 hour, and I just know that I'm going to have the urge to want to use FizzyButt Woman as an example while discussing prepositions. aaaaaaaah! Must resist!Bybeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10061186489010154661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-20229551605756577752007-01-07T16:39:00.000-06:002007-01-07T16:39:00.000-06:00Andi,
Quite a story, eh? LOL
Oh, I knew it, I...Andi,<br /><br />Quite a story, eh? LOL <br /><br />Oh, I knew it, I knew it!!! I'm so glad you're loving The Epicure's Lament! Isn't Hugo a hoot?<br /><br />Joy,<br /><br />Thanks for your opinion! I sometimes skim reviews for fear of ruining a read, but only if I'm planning to pick up the book right away. I'm delightfully forgetful. Amazon reviews are often too revealing, I've found, though, so I avoid them. Rating's not causing me grief; I just wonder if I'm sometimes doing the author an injustice when I don't give something a stellar rating. <br /><br />Lotus,<br /><br />I love the cover, too! There's a nice assortment of small-town characters in Slightly Psychic. Now, I must admit I'm not really into reading about small Southern towns because I live in one and figure I get enough of that. LOL<br /><br />It is awfully funny that someone shared such a story with a perfect stranger, isn't it? I have to admit people are friendly and open, here. :)<br /><br />Nat,<br /><br />Too much info . . . definitely. But, I'm all for snatching up a great anecdote when it lands in my lap! LOL<br /><br />Thanks for your opinion on the ratings. Still have some thinking to do about that one. <br /><br />I guess you need to invest in some white clothing, eh? LOL Ever wash and dry a blanket and remove big clumps of white fur from the lint remover? I get a lot of orange. Sunshine likes the beds.<br /><br />Kookiejar,<br /><br />It was unexpected, that's for sure! "Fizzy Woman"! I love it!<br /><br />Heather,<br /><br />I left out the unsavory bit where she said she reflexively "clenched". Urgh. <br /><br />Krista,<br /><br />Maybe I should have held the box one more day! LOL Oh, well. It's already been claimed at PBS, probably because the book is just now on the stands.<br /><br />I'm glad you didn't spill your casserole! :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-81910981254941272882007-01-07T13:37:00.000-06:002007-01-07T13:37:00.000-06:00That book sounds good. I'll have to see if either ...That book sounds good. I'll have to see if either one of my libraries have it and then add it to my long list. lol <br /><br />As for Fizzy Woman, oh my word. I had to put my bowl of microwaved tatortot casserole down so I didn't spill it. LOLLover of Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07983601043223228372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-58006713388657993782007-01-07T12:41:00.000-06:002007-01-07T12:41:00.000-06:00Just popped up her butt???? hmmmmJust popped up her butt???? hmmmmHeatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13979896448183348883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-66773245779210487992007-01-07T10:32:00.000-06:002007-01-07T10:32:00.000-06:00Sounds like you have a new best friend in "Fizzy W...Sounds like you have a new best friend in "Fizzy Woman". Isn't it interesting, the things people will divulge to a complete stranger?kookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00994570192941993135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-7028006047124097022007-01-07T08:27:00.000-06:002007-01-07T08:27:00.000-06:00Too funny! You've given my my smile and chuckle f...Too funny! You've given my my smile and chuckle for the day! That's rather in the 'too much info' category, especially from a stranger, but it was amusing for us!<br />Love your term, book potato! As for ratings, they are so subjective, you should do what you feel works best for you. <br />Nice that your cats have such good taste! Bailey should get me a white sweater then it would be the only thing his hair wouldn't show up on. Why oh why did we get a white cat?! :Ptanabatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04592550784537825632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-68509725901201866982007-01-07T08:08:00.000-06:002007-01-07T08:08:00.000-06:00hi, bookfool!
The cover of this book really stand...hi, bookfool!<br /><br />The cover of this book really stands out - I like that in a book! Thank you for a very nice review - every now and again, I like a book set in a small town, the characters tend to be very intriguing!<br /><br />And thanks for putting a broad smile on my face with the bath fizzy anecdote, the things some people will tell a perfect stranger! lolLotus Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02081192215823615529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-19810630885704177762007-01-07T07:26:00.000-06:002007-01-07T07:26:00.000-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00832231139076878401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-11454974309819943152007-01-07T00:52:00.000-06:002007-01-07T00:52:00.000-06:00LMAO! I'm still giggling at the bath fizzy up the ...LMAO! I'm still giggling at the bath fizzy up the butt bit. Wow! <br /><br />On a totally unrelated-to-anything note, I'm LOVING The Epicure's Lament. Hugo cracks me up. I keep picturing him as Hugh Laurie.Andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05220718933942181809noreply@blogger.com