tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post8496055212648384028..comments2024-03-24T13:45:25.132-05:00Comments on Bookfoolery : The Ship of Brides by Jojo Moyes & an F2F ReportBookfoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-82198283349450408462021-04-17T12:17:09.766-05:002021-04-17T12:17:09.766-05:00No idea, sorry. No idea, sorry. Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-15126046573054156932021-04-14T19:31:30.318-05:002021-04-14T19:31:30.318-05:00Any idea where I could find book club discussion q...Any idea where I could find book club discussion questions for The Ship of Brides? I can't find anything online. A Shuldberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17918289980152636105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-458630955606400392010-11-21T21:42:41.425-06:002010-11-21T21:42:41.425-06:00Alyce,
I'm so glad you enjoyed it, since you ...Alyce,<br /><br />I'm so glad you enjoyed it, since you listened to the book on my recommendation!! :) I can't bear to part with my copy of The Ship of Brides because that ending was so perfect. I sobbed (the joyful kind of tears). It was just beautiful. Just FYI, my copy came from BookCloseouts.com. It's been a long time since I bought it, but I've found they have a good selection of British imports.<br /><br />I'll post updates on my F2F group, for sure. Everyone seems to like the idea. They are a fun bunch and I really enjoyed hearing their differing opinions. My dream home would have lots of built-in shelves, too. In fact, I told the group leader she's totally ruined me for house-hunting. We've been shopping for houses and I haven't seen anything wonderful, yet. I'm sure if her house was for sale it would be way beyond my budget, but it's fun to dream! :)<br /><br />Brittanie,<br /><br />Yay, I think you'll love The Ship of Brides. It's honest, so the men can be . . . well, they talk like sailors and act like them, if you know what I mean. But, it's not superfluous in its language and violence (there's a bit of violence); it's really quite realistic. <br /><br />Have you looked into book groups in Madison? I'll bet there are some around there, somewhere. I've always wanted to join one but it took me forever to find a welcoming bunch and one that meets in a safe part of town. I'm not willing to go to downtown Vicksburg at night!Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-36084792152035210672010-11-21T21:22:08.689-06:002010-11-21T21:22:08.689-06:00Bonnie,
Only one man was present, but he was the ...Bonnie,<br /><br />Only one man was present, but he was the husband of the group leader and spent most of his time just listening and refilling wine glasses. He spoke, but he really seemed to just enjoy the banter like I did. The consensus is, "Yes, please share," so I'll let you know what it's like at future meetings!<br /><br />Amy,<br /><br />I find it extremely difficult to part with books, but I'm gradually improving. The older I get, the more I realize I won't reread much of anything because I no longer have as much time left. Might as well pass them on! <br /><br />I highly recommend The Ship of Brides. It is such a good read.<br /><br />Kathy,<br /><br />I know - long post! LOL I hope you love The Ship of Brides as much as I did. I thought it was absolutely wonderful.<br /><br />Everyone is in agreement, so I'll definitely post updates on the F2F group. They're such a fun, lively bunch. I'm sure there will always be plenty to talk about! :)<br /><br />Jenclair,<br /><br />I have always loved WWII books and The Ship of Brides is a good one. I'm slowly branching out, reading about other wars, but I think WWI and WWII are the easiest to relate to because they're closest to our time -- well, except for Vietnam, of course. I'm continually amazed by the vast quantity of stories about those wars and the depth of the sacrifices made by ordinary citizens.<br /><br />Thanks! I can't wait till December! I had such fun at my new book club. I wonder if it has a name.<br /><br />Les,<br /><br />Will do! I wish you lived closer, too. It was exciting to find that most everyone actually read the books. I've heard a lot of people complain that either the members don't bother reading the selections or everyone disagrees and they go home from F2F groups feeling like they've been at a whine-fest. Not so in this group. Almost everyone read both books and they loved sharing their opinions but tolerated each other's, as well. You have to appreciate that!<br /><br />For December, we're reading The Gift of the Magi (which just happens to be included in Simon's Why We Need Love, so I've recently read it) and Hercule Poirot's Christmas (not sure where to find that one, yet). I don't know how they chose January's selection but it's a book about local politics. February is Cutting for Stone and it was chosen off a list of books from a book group newsletter someone brought along. Eventually, I'll probably make some suggestions, but this time I was a quiet little mouse. ;)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-41361854796670229302010-11-21T21:15:15.725-06:002010-11-21T21:15:15.725-06:00I just added this book to my PWS wish list. It sou...I just added this book to my PWS wish list. It sounds very interesting. I would love to hear more about your f2f book group too. I think it would be very interesting to be part of one. :)Brittaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00756341697752152164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-91811842933264302022010-11-21T21:00:04.976-06:002010-11-21T21:00:04.976-06:00I loved Ship of Brides too, and want to pick up a ...I loved Ship of Brides too, and want to pick up a hard copy of the book so that I can re-read the ending (since I turned in the audiobook).<br /><br />I would like to hear more about the group that you are meeting with. I enjoyed hearing about their different perspectives on the book, and the house sounds awesome. My dream home would have many built-in shelves.Alycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10919057159829023714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-62396277017399486722010-11-21T20:50:23.815-06:002010-11-21T20:50:23.815-06:00YES! Please continue to post about your f2f group....YES! Please continue to post about your f2f group. I'm so glad you had a good time. Wish I lived closer so I could join you. It sounds like a fun group. And, with regard to the books, I loved Loving Frank and have The Women high on my TBR list. What are you reading next? How do you choose your books? How do you decide who hosts? More details, please. :)<br /><br />Enjoy your Thanksgiving visit with Kiddo.<br /><br />Oh, and I love your idea to get rid of books. Rod & I took 12 boxes to Half-Price Books last Sunday. Made a whopping $95!! Woot!Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-389025872865838232010-11-21T16:47:53.443-06:002010-11-21T16:47:53.443-06:00I seem to have settled into a WWI and WWII niche r...I seem to have settled into a WWI and WWII niche recently. I've known a few war brides (actually the parents of kids I went to school with) and think this examination of Australian war brides sounds great!<br /><br /> Glad you enjoyed the book club!jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-10885536180049908132010-11-21T15:54:29.694-06:002010-11-21T15:54:29.694-06:00Wow, so much information, I don't know where t...Wow, so much information, I don't know where to start. You've made The Ship of Brides sound wonderful so it's going on my wish list.<br /><br />Your book club sounds like fun - I love people who speak their minds - and I definitely want future updates about them!bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-36665316939447398482010-11-21T15:49:30.433-06:002010-11-21T15:49:30.433-06:0010 books for every one that comes sounds like a gr...10 books for every one that comes sounds like a great goal. I should probably try something like that.<br /><br />I got rid of quite a lot but have more to go.<br /><br />Ship of Brides sounds fantastic!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02515314638093018928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-12150385827166152322010-11-21T15:45:18.105-06:002010-11-21T15:45:18.105-06:00Yes, I want to hear about your F2F group. I'v...Yes, I want to hear about your F2F group. I've been in several face-to-face book clubs, all different. In some ways, I favor the all-women groups because lots of women seem to be quieter when a man is present, letting him do most of the talking. I'd like to know about those dynamics in your group.Bonnie Jacobshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07813549471704485150noreply@blogger.com