tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post116597389205953554..comments2024-03-05T16:18:46.768-06:00Comments on Bookfoolery : Challenges, Challenges!Bookfoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1166386514678440022006-12-17T14:15:00.000-06:002006-12-17T14:15:00.000-06:00Hi Lotus!I figured you must have that sequel. Gre...Hi Lotus!<BR/><BR/>I figured you must have that sequel. Great, I'll look forward to reading your thoughts, when you get around to listening. I need to see if we can locate the BBC channel you listen to.<BR/><BR/>I've never thought of myself as an avid poetry reader, but since doing that meme I've realized I'm more interested in poetry than I thought. I guess it's not something I normally seek out, so that's what came to mind. I'm really glad Cam came up with that poetry meme!Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1166375874357399932006-12-17T11:17:00.000-06:002006-12-17T11:17:00.000-06:00Hi again, bookfool!I have the sequel on audio (cou...Hi again, bookfool!<BR/><BR/>I have the sequel on audio (courtesy the BBC) so I will get to it one of these days. And yes, about the silly poems, I know what you mean, I also left out quite a few of my favorite poets and poems while doing Cam's meme. Too many to remember! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1166317468398912172006-12-16T19:04:00.000-06:002006-12-16T19:04:00.000-06:00Hi Lotus,I didn't know Peter Pan was a favorite of...Hi Lotus,<BR/><BR/>I didn't know Peter Pan was a favorite of yours! I have a biography of the author that I need to read, also. And, nope, I hadn't heard about the sequel. Are you going to read it?<BR/><BR/>Glad the ostrich poem made you smile. It's a long-time favorite. I still can't believe I totally forgot my book of silly poems when I did the poetry meme. I read it over and over, probably more than any other book.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1166312633953439302006-12-16T17:43:00.000-06:002006-12-16T17:43:00.000-06:00I love your lists, bookfool! I see you have my al...I love your lists, bookfool! I see you have my all time favorite, "Peter Pan" on there, yeay! Did you know that there is now a sequel to the great classic? It's written by British author Geraldine McCaughrean and the title of the sequel is "Captain Pan" - it's about what happens to Peter Pan as leaves boyhood behind.<BR/><BR/>And I love the Ostrich poem, it put a smile on my face, thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1166243336550348452006-12-15T22:28:00.000-06:002006-12-15T22:28:00.000-06:00Janet,I finished Black Water a few days ago - quic...Janet,<BR/><BR/>I finished Black Water a few days ago - quick read, that one. I found it kind of disturbing but an interesting way to explore what happened and theorize about how it must have felt to know your life is ebbing away. Ick. Not sure exactly if that's what Oates' purpose was and I found the language bizarre - the run-on sentences, repetition, and lack of punctuation gave it kind of a bad dream feel. Really, I have mixed feelings. It was thought-provoking and I could see it generating an interesting discussion (unless everyone hated it - bet that wasn't fun). But it was also pretty horrifying.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1166232831520027962006-12-15T19:33:00.000-06:002006-12-15T19:33:00.000-06:00Turning away from the chatter about your lists, I ...Turning away from the chatter about your lists, I want to know what you think about Black Water? I read it last year for a f2f book group and I was the only person who liked it. Even the person who selected it didn't care for some of it. I hesitate to mention what she didn't like not knowing where you are. Let me know what you think.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1166202880609957182006-12-15T11:14:00.000-06:002006-12-15T11:14:00.000-06:00Nat,Thanks. Can't wait to see what you're going to...Nat,<BR/><BR/>Thanks. Can't wait to see what you're going to do for the challenge. You've already tackled some big ones, this year!<BR/><BR/>Indigo,<BR/><BR/>That's a great way to put it, although I guess that means I've had several Waterloo experiences. Don Quixote is one of my favorite failures. I love it, and yet I never manage to get all the way through that book. I should have put Don Quixote on my list, also, but . . . nah, better not add anything more!Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1166201283485394652006-12-15T10:54:00.000-06:002006-12-15T10:54:00.000-06:00I've never done a book challenge yet. The Chunkste...I've never done a book challenge yet. The Chunkster Challenge looks interesting - perfect time to tackle my Waterloo - War and Peace. I've tried it twice but never got further than 1/3.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1166196012369260672006-12-15T09:20:00.000-06:002006-12-15T09:20:00.000-06:00Great lists! And I love the ostrich poem. I'm wo...Great lists! And I love the ostrich poem. I'm working on my Chunkster list. It'll hopefully be up in the next day or 2.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1166122610260663942006-12-14T12:56:00.000-06:002006-12-14T12:56:00.000-06:00Bybee,I've added you to the list - so glad you're ...Bybee,<BR/><BR/>I've added you to the list - so glad you're joining in! <BR/><BR/>I haven't read The Keys to the Kingdom and, amazingly, I don't have a copy of that one in my house. It sounds fantastic, though. I just read about it on Amazon. If you read it, I'll look forward to your thoughts!Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1166120382626617302006-12-14T12:19:00.000-06:002006-12-14T12:19:00.000-06:00I'll definitely look for that movie, Andi.Yeah, Hu...I'll definitely look for that movie, Andi.<BR/><BR/>Yeah, Hugh is wonderful and I like the way they push the character to the limits. There were two things I disliked about that episode, though. I thought House was too out-of-it for Wilson to walk out in frustration. He's a doctor, after all, and didn't House appear to have OD'd? And, the other thing was that I figure if House was that messed up the night before, it didn't make sense that he would walk in and coherently give up, the next day. Just me. I'm picky. He was still a hoot and perfect in every way in the role. Can't blame Hugh if I don't like the writing. :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1166120318236373092006-12-14T12:18:00.000-06:002006-12-14T12:18:00.000-06:00I'm interested in God Is An Englishman. Speaking ...I'm interested in God Is An Englishman. Speaking of God, has anyone ever read The Keys To The Kingdom by Cronin?<BR/><BR/>Yes, bookfool, please do add me to your Chunkster Challenge!Bybeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10061186489010154661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1166118716395166682006-12-14T11:51:00.000-06:002006-12-14T11:51:00.000-06:00Not the same thing re: Maybe Baby, but you should ...Not the same thing re: Maybe Baby, but you should definitely try to lay hands on the Hugh Laurie movie. Rawwr!<BR/><BR/>This week's House was definitely frustrating, but that's why I like it. I love seeing all of House's facets and the finale scenes really stirred me up. Sad, pathetic, breaking through his walls, etc. Hugh Laurie is a god.Andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05220718933942181809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1166116650844871892006-12-14T11:17:00.000-06:002006-12-14T11:17:00.000-06:00Bookgirl,I have a feeling Mizbooks won't care if y...Bookgirl,<BR/><BR/>I have a feeling Mizbooks won't care if you make substitutions, although I had that thought, also. I've got so many stacks, all over the place, and way too many are titles that have been sitting for a long time - and I'm a very, very fickle reader.<BR/><BR/>I decided to just grab some that appealed to me and list them. I figure I'll misplace some of them along the way. It would be totally out of character for me to not lose something with a whole year's time to keep track of them. LOL I'm not worried. Either way, I'll figure out a way to read 12 books that have been sitting around for a long time! <BR/><BR/>And, thanks for the yea. :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1166115714504866872006-12-14T11:01:00.000-06:002006-12-14T11:01:00.000-06:00I'm tempted by MizBooks challenge but my problem i...I'm tempted by MizBooks challenge but my problem is that it's a whole year. I am a very moody reader. I have a hard time sticking with my lists of TBR books. Anyway yea you for all of your challenges! :)Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1166106418747192412006-12-14T08:26:00.000-06:002006-12-14T08:26:00.000-06:00Framed,God is an Englishman has been screaming at ...Framed,<BR/><BR/>God is an Englishman has been screaming at me for months. I've actually held off, just for the challenge. I can't wait to read it. Now, Gone With the Wind is another story. When I tried it, before, I was first a high school student and then working in a bookstore (with a toddler and an elementary-age child at home). I think it required more concentration than I could handle, so my fingers are crossed that this is the time. <BR/><BR/>There's no hurry on the lists, IMHO. I still need to do buttons in the sidebar. This is just such an overwhelming time of year. I'm glad you like the poems. The ostrich feels kind of timely, doesn't it? LOLBookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1166106144331710662006-12-14T08:22:00.000-06:002006-12-14T08:22:00.000-06:00Nessie,I come from a hard-headed mix of European a...Nessie,<BR/><BR/>I come from a hard-headed mix of European ancestry, myself. My mom once asked my husband, "Does she follow you around and nag, nag, nag you to do something? That's the Prussian in her!" Oh, boy. It's good my mother is 500 miles away, I think. Glad your dad's still with you. I'll never stop missing my dad. Yep, a series can suck you in, all right. Series books should be marked with a bright yellow "Danger" label. :)<BR/><BR/>Andi,<BR/><BR/>I've missed visiting your blog! I've got to kick the husband on the DSL thing, so I can get back to regular blog-hopping. <BR/><BR/>Great Expectations and The Great Gatsby have been lingering on the "good shelves" forever. I hope I enjoy them as much as you did . . do. <BR/><BR/>Maybe Baby is by Lani Diane Rich and it looks like a romantic comedy. A woman's mother is being held ransom and the guy she left at the altar, six years ago, knows how to find the ransom. The ransom is a parrot. Hmm. Lani Rich's first book, Time Off for Good Behavior was the first book written during Nano that found a publisher. I bought this one on a whim, threw it on a stack and left it there, but the copyright is 2005 so I doubt it's been made into a movie. I'll have to look for that movie, though. <BR/><BR/>What did you think of this week's House? It kind of pissed me off.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1166076194869224372006-12-14T00:03:00.000-06:002006-12-14T00:03:00.000-06:00I love the poem and your lists. I read "Gone with...I love the poem and your lists. I read "Gone with the Wind" before I saw the movie and I like the book better. And I'd forgotten "God is an Englishman." I read it years ago and really liked it. I need to get my lists done for these challenges, but I need to do a lot of things. That's why I love the poems.Framedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13703547279309902320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1166076005086744392006-12-14T00:00:00.000-06:002006-12-14T00:00:00.000-06:00Wow, that's quite a list!! I hope you love Great E...Wow, that's quite a list!! I hope you love Great Expectations as much as I do. Ideally I'd like to re-read it over the holidays and re-acquaint myself with my bloggy namesake, Estella. <BR/><BR/>The Great Gatsby is another favorite. In fact, it's the book I've re-read the most. I think I'm at 4 or 5 times through it--and that's since 1999 or so. <BR/><BR/>What is Maybe Baby about? The reason I ask--Hugh Laurie was in a film with the same title. And he was YUMMY.Andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05220718933942181809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1166071433445013802006-12-13T22:43:00.000-06:002006-12-13T22:43:00.000-06:00Sequals and series do that to you.My Dads still ar...Sequals and series do that to you.<BR/><BR/>My Dads still around & kicking. He likes to read a lot though a) not as much as me and b) always non fiction. Thats him though... southern italians... we all have hard heads.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1166066749476506652006-12-13T21:25:00.000-06:002006-12-13T21:25:00.000-06:00Booklogged,Yippee! I was hoping you'd join in. :...Booklogged,<BR/><BR/>Yippee! I was hoping you'd join in. :) Love the quote and glad you like the silly poems! The ostrich method of finance is kind of a scary one. I think my husband qualifies, hence the savings account I started a few years ago. It would be better if he didn't know about it, but the credit union required him to be on the account as my "sponsor". Sigh. It's helped a lot, though, having an account that's totally separate from our regular savings/checking. I highly recommend setting up an account you can't withdraw from without a little extra effort. ;)<BR/><BR/>Nessie,<BR/><BR/>I've been terrified of that Cleopatra book since the day I brought it home. I keep looking at it and thinking, "I'll apparently buy anything with pages and a cover." But, I've heard her books are wonderful. I'm glad to hear you're a George fan!!! That's one more shove toward reading it! <BR/><BR/>Sounds like you have (had? - mine's unfortunately past tense) a wise father. The Tim Parks book has been on a shelf that I seldom even look at because it is loaded with mostly children's books from our homeschooling days. Yay! Glad you liked it!! I'm always thrilled to hear good news about what I've chosen to read! Uh-oh on it having a sequel, though. If I like An Italian Education, I'm sure the second book will end up on the wish list. Yeeks.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1166060942387172312006-12-13T19:49:00.000-06:002006-12-13T19:49:00.000-06:00WOWOWOW I love your chunkster list especially the ...WOWOWOW I love your chunkster list especially the M george. everthing by her is golden it is. Also, Tim Park's book... I read that years ago at the age of 12 and loved it. My dad would only buy me fiction if I got some non fiction too and that was one of them. Its really great and the sequal is even better!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1166058780436166772006-12-13T19:13:00.000-06:002006-12-13T19:13:00.000-06:00What delightful poems. I think I'll copy and memo...What delightful poems. I think I'll copy and memorize the optimist one. My husband refers to my method of keeping track of my money as the ostrich method. Sad, but I'm improving. I saw a poster once that showed an ostrich with his head in the ground. It said, when you bury your head in the sand, you should be aware of what is showing. Something like that.<BR/><BR/>I am going to join the Chunkster Challenge - it's just too good to pass up - but I haven't put my list together yet. When I do I'll let you know.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1166033046333758982006-12-13T12:04:00.000-06:002006-12-13T12:04:00.000-06:00Heather,I've never heard trips your trigger. That...Heather,<BR/><BR/>I've never heard trips your trigger. That sounds like a scary one to say in the South and reminiscent of what I've been thinking, since noticing the Black Cat tents. It never fails to surprise me that they put up tents to sell fireworks, this time of year, but then I was thinking that if you can blow it up or shoot it, it's a Southern tradition. LOL<BR/><BR/>It'll be fun seeing what everyone thinks of their challenge books, I agree!<BR/><BR/>Les,<BR/><BR/>Someone else asked me to buddy read a chunkster in January and I can't remember which one it was. So, let me say "maybe", for the moment. I'd love to buddy read with you, but I know I won't be able to do two chunksters at once and the ones I attempt will likely be spaced out. <BR/><BR/>The poem is a childhood favorite. I completely forgot my book of silly poems when I was doing the poetry meme!! I don't know how I could forget that little Scholastic book! I read it over and over, again. Another favorite:<BR/><BR/>An optimist fell ten stories,<BR/>And at each window bar,<BR/>He shouted to the folks inside,<BR/>"Doing all right, so far!"<BR/><BR/>HahahaBookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1166029292928428082006-12-13T11:01:00.000-06:002006-12-13T11:01:00.000-06:00I have The Way the Crow Flies on my Chunkster Chal...I have The Way the Crow Flies on my Chunkster Challenge list, too. I think I'll read it in January if you're interested in a buddy read/discussion (as if we'll have time to talk about books, what with all these challenges!!). Eeek!<BR/><BR/>BTW, I love that poem!Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.com