tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post7889768565310538609..comments2024-03-24T13:45:25.132-05:00Comments on Bookfoolery : Love Begins in Winter by Simon Van BooyBookfoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-53606313331921810632009-05-25T21:41:08.608-05:002009-05-25T21:41:08.608-05:00Andi,
It's worth buying, I promise. I wish Simon...Andi,<br /><br />It's worth buying, I promise. I wish Simon was going to Texas. I don't see anything below Memphis on his tour dates -- well, unless North Carolina is farther south. I don't know my geography, apparently. I can't wait to read your thoughts. I just reread your review of Secret Lives, a few days ago, and it was totally awesome.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-51765200779795844172009-05-25T21:28:48.995-05:002009-05-25T21:28:48.995-05:00Can't wait to read it! Can't wait! It's one of the...Can't wait to read it! Can't wait! It's one of the few books I'm willing to buy new. Woot!Andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05220718933942181809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-41363156604342189492009-05-23T12:17:48.427-05:002009-05-23T12:17:48.427-05:00Trish,
I think most writers suck at short stories...Trish,<br /><br />I think most writers suck at short stories, to be honest. Simon is right up there with Nabokov and Chekov, in my opinion, in that they're among the rare writers who can tell a full story in short format (most of the time -- even with my favorites, I've found exceptions) so you're not left thinking, "Uh, what just happened?" "Tiger, Tiger" is the only one of the stories in Love Begins in Winter that I probably won't read 100 times. I really do like his writing <I>that much</I>. I hope you do, too. :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-48681039360853138432009-05-23T07:24:31.110-05:002009-05-23T07:24:31.110-05:00Short stories are kind of hit and miss with me--so...Short stories are kind of hit and miss with me--sometimes I am left feeling "huh?" and I don't really care for that feeling. But to read each story three times each because you love them? Gotta check this one out!Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-5339097227262676202009-05-22T09:46:20.854-05:002009-05-22T09:46:20.854-05:00Chris,
Dig faster! LOL That's sad about your cl...Chris,<br /><br />Dig faster! LOL That's sad about your client. He's lucky to have you helping him. <br /><br />Simon's talented and brilliant and I'm sure he's aware of both, but he also puts his heart and soul into the writing. I think that really shows, don't you? <br /><br />Oh, good, you're reading. I'll try not to interrupt, then. Yep, Gossamer was absolutely perfect. I just loved it. <br /><br />Joy,<br /><br />I hope you love Simon's stories! I bopped around some google links, the other day, just reading various thoughts on Secret Lives. Nothing negative showed up at all. His stories would be great for book group discussion, now that I think about it. Anyway, I hope you get your mitts on his books, soon! I want to read your thoughts. :)<br /><br />Amanda,<br /><br />That's what I used to say! There are so few authors who can handle shorter format, in my humble opinion, that you really have to get some solid recommendations or it's a crap shoot whether they'll be any good. I hope you love Simon's book(s)!!Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-66751155520118367512009-05-22T09:34:44.028-05:002009-05-22T09:34:44.028-05:00Bellezza,
Gossamer is wonderful. It has its dark...Bellezza,<br /><br />Gossamer is wonderful. It has its darker aspects, but it's really a very sweet, fanciful tale of little creatures who bestow humans with dreams and try to strengthen them from nightmares. You'll love it, I promise!<br /><br />Hahaha! Well, now that you mention it . . . the cat on the bottom, Slim (but we call him "Slimmy") was watching a mockingbird on the fence in my backyard -- and then shortly after that photo, the mockingbird dive-bombed him. So, he really was looking at a bird, just not the same one! That fellow at the top of my page was a Costa Rican bird. Pretty, isn't he?<br /><br />Carrie K,<br /><br />I was about to say The Missing Statues is one of my favorites and then I remembered I have 4 faves. LOL I'm glad you loved the story. The book is well worth buying. I read mine to pieces. :)<br /><br />Nikki,<br /><br />If I'd known you were going to start in the evening, I would have warned you. "Addictive!!" I'm glad you're enjoying it. I want everyone to love Simon's writing as much as I do, since he's such a great guy. I can't wait to read your review, when you finish!! :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-11091914817675301292009-05-22T07:47:06.967-05:002009-05-22T07:47:06.967-05:00I'm not really a short story person but you've int...I'm not really a short story person but you've intrigued me. I'll have to check it out. Thanks!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13978371169108528359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-90819385344641315622009-05-22T06:23:05.362-05:002009-05-22T06:23:05.362-05:00I recognized the author, but didn't know where fro...I recognized the author, but didn't know where from until you mentioned The Secret Lives of People in Love. Woo! I really want to read both of these collections. This one is being added to the list - the other one is already there! Thank you. :)Thoughts of Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05572910467988997432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-11974102441909753812009-05-22T01:14:43.817-05:002009-05-22T01:14:43.817-05:00*digs through newly acquired book pile, finds this...*digs through newly acquired book pile, finds this one, and starts reading it immediately*<br /><br />That first quote really touched me. I was working with a young guy today, a guy in his early twenties, who said almost that exact same thing. He told me a very sad story about something that happened when he was 11 years old and he said that's when he lost his childhood. That quote is so true. It's amazing how much emotion Simon packs into one sentence. I hope he knows how talented and gifted he is.<br /><br />Oh I'm so excited to start reading this one now!!! Like literally, NOW...I'm starting it right after I write this comment :) <br /><br />Oh, and so glad to hear you liked Gossamer too! Wasn't it just a perfect book?chrisa511https://www.blogger.com/profile/05793512698366676453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-45226061734216100842009-05-21T23:23:51.794-05:002009-05-21T23:23:51.794-05:00Nancy,
I started Secret Lives last night and it k...Nancy,<br /><br />I started Secret Lives last night and it kept me up until past 11 even though I had to get up this morning at 5! I can't wait to order this one and see your name. How exciting!<br /><br />Thanks for the great peek with all the quotes. I can't wait.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02853980637566992330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-50589340237301034772009-05-21T23:22:34.422-05:002009-05-21T23:22:34.422-05:00I read The Missing Statues on the 52 Stories blog ...I read The Missing Statues on the 52 Stories blog and loved it. Thanks for reminding me of this author - I'm adding his book to my wish list.Carrie K.http://booksandmovies.colvilleblogger.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-57228204722846084042009-05-21T21:31:07.094-05:002009-05-21T21:31:07.094-05:00This looks beautiful. You're always exposing me to...This looks beautiful. You're always exposing me to new and thoughtful books, Bookfool. I'm anxious to hear your thoughts on Lowry's newest as well. Number the Stars was my favorite work of hers.<br /><br />By the way, every time I visit and see the header picture I sigh; the bottom picture makes me smile. Those silly cats...could the one on the bottom be reaching for the bird on the top? :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1774839582492648702009-05-21T21:11:29.858-05:002009-05-21T21:11:29.858-05:00Teddi Rose,
Thank you! I hope you love the book a...Teddi Rose,<br /><br />Thank you! I hope you love the book as much as I do!Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-14514491942895139942009-05-21T20:56:50.856-05:002009-05-21T20:56:50.856-05:00Wonderful review Nancy! I have come to love a goo...Wonderful review Nancy! I have come to love a good short story collection and added this to my TBR.<br />Thanks for bringing it to my attention!Teddy Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16145413222317511542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-81407225715072763922009-05-21T17:18:50.474-05:002009-05-21T17:18:50.474-05:00Hi Carrie,
Actually, I spent the whole freaking d...Hi Carrie,<br /><br />Actually, I spent the whole freaking day on the computer. I'm so critical of myself that I edit my reviews to death (I'm still not happy with the last two -- I just decided I'd reached a good point to give up). I'm seriously thinking about making this blog disappear so I can get a life. <br /><br />As to Simon's books . . . yeah. I was actually trying to avoid the word "lyrical", even though it actually is the truth, for once!Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-23622794476727433492009-05-21T16:56:58.124-05:002009-05-21T16:56:58.124-05:00I hope you're enjoying your time away from the com...I hope you're enjoying your time away from the computer!<br /><br />Everyone should get Simon's books just to read his lyrical descriptive sentences, not to mention the stories.Carrie Khttp://mymiddlenameispatience.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-54217104254178107652009-05-21T14:56:58.868-05:002009-05-21T14:56:58.868-05:00Michelle,
You won't regret it! Hope you love Sim...Michelle,<br /><br />You won't regret it! Hope you love Simon's stories as much as I do. :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-27155575182805537462009-05-21T14:33:45.573-05:002009-05-21T14:33:45.573-05:00I love Short Stories and I think that this one sou...I love Short Stories and I think that this one sounds really nice! I think I will add it to my TBR. Thanks!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08404879513387292219noreply@blogger.com