tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post1872975993704761127..comments2024-03-24T13:45:25.132-05:00Comments on Bookfoolery : Mini Reviews - The Making of a Rogue, French Milk and Charleston MysteriesBookfoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-41903349371295110132011-06-25T10:24:56.032-05:002011-06-25T10:24:56.032-05:00Lucy's favorite painting is Courbet's &quo...Lucy's favorite painting is Courbet's "L'Origine du Monde" ("The Origin of the World") and I have a feeling it was a favorite more due to the painting's social impact and what it signified for modern art rather than its aesthetics. <br /><br />What amazed me about French Milk was the parallels between our experiences. I spent a month in Paris not too long before Lucy was there - we even saw the same movie in theaters - and reading her account evoked so many sights and tastes from my time there. I think those who have travelled or studied in Paris will appreciate French Milk for nostalgic reasons.Mianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-58784065291250523432011-06-10T17:06:23.246-05:002011-06-10T17:06:23.246-05:00I've heard very mixed reviews of French Milk -...I've heard very mixed reviews of <i>French Milk</i> -- many in the same vein as yours. Too bad because I was looking forward to reading it (although when I flipped through it at Powell's Books, it didn't grab me enough to incite me to buy it). <br /><br />I must admit I'm curious to know what her favourite painting was!avisannschildhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12486477882148877317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-77259888511693382272011-06-08T20:25:40.875-05:002011-06-08T20:25:40.875-05:00Marg,
Really? I absolutely loved the first book!...Marg,<br /><br />Really? I absolutely loved the first book! I think, though, that it was mostly because I was so stunned by the blend of action and adventure with romance. I was totally swept away. I hope you enjoy the second one. It's quite different from the first.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-10625073244444820622011-06-08T19:55:05.120-05:002011-06-08T19:55:05.120-05:00I loved the idea of Shana Galen's trilogy, but...I loved the idea of Shana Galen's trilogy, but wasn't so keen on the execution of the first book. Loved the hero. Couldn't stand the heroine. Having said that, Jenny has just sent me the second one so when I have a few hours free I might give it a go.Marghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13508430635744720721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-57984810817896053082011-06-02T18:08:31.559-05:002011-06-02T18:08:31.559-05:00Carrie,
Ha! 'Bout time you admitted interest...Carrie,<br /><br />Ha! 'Bout time you admitted interest in a romance. You should start at the beginning of the series, though. They're all great.<br /><br />Perhaps the key to good milk is happy (and probably well-fed) cows. Hmm. This makes me suddenly long to travel to California, but . . . nah. I'll get over it quickly enough.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-60323649534518584612011-06-02T17:59:44.347-05:002011-06-02T17:59:44.347-05:00I hate to admit that the pirate tale sounds entert...I hate to admit that the pirate tale sounds entertaining. <br /><br />I am intrigued by the French milk discussion. We have some pretty good milk out here, but only from our happy California cows.Carrie#Khttp://mymiddlenameispatience.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-62886549800346657492011-06-01T20:32:22.266-05:002011-06-01T20:32:22.266-05:00Samantha,
I don't regret reading French Milk,...Samantha,<br /><br />I don't regret reading French Milk, but it definitely was not as interesting as I expected. The Making of a Duchess was wonderful. I guess The Making of a Rogue will be the last in the series, since there were only three brothers to write about. All were great books. I can't wait till Shana Galen's next book comes out!Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-85271542732287443782011-06-01T19:57:01.372-05:002011-06-01T19:57:01.372-05:00I read French Milk last year (but never reviewed i...I read French Milk last year (but never reviewed it) and I liked it but didn't love it. It was interesting..it just didn't draw me in like I thought that it would. I just finished reading The Making of a Duchess, and I loved it so I'm excited to see that there are more books in this series coming out!samantha.1020https://www.blogger.com/profile/04124614710493747821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-27172655958732556232011-06-01T06:48:23.432-05:002011-06-01T06:48:23.432-05:00Susy,
I'll write to you. I'm not current...Susy,<br /><br />I'll write to you. I'm not currently accepting review books but I remember what a nice, quick read So Long Status Quo was, so I might make an exception. :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-34784617276815448442011-06-01T06:39:05.373-05:002011-06-01T06:39:05.373-05:00Care,
Nope, the crypt wasn't in there but Poo...Care,<br /><br />Nope, the crypt wasn't in there but Poogan's Porch and the story of the woman who haunts the restaurant were. And, the dueling alley. And, the pirate alley we kept wondering about. It's a little bitty book but a really good one. <br /><br />Wahoo for iPads!<br /><br />Cindi,<br /><br />I just peeked at your post. I love that view of the courtyard! Will comment in a bit. 6:30 is way too early for me, but I had to feed Kiddo, who has a 7:00 class.<br /><br />I haven't read Water for Elephants. It's one of those books that everyone else has read but which doesn't interest me. I hope you enjoy it!Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-77983271354005957242011-05-31T21:15:55.584-05:002011-05-31T21:15:55.584-05:00I finally posted a blog about Charleston and some ...I finally posted a blog about Charleston and some of the ghosts that haunted.<br /><br />Today? I'm reading Water for Elephants. I know, I'm behind by a year but today is my today to read.Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00861809449530709429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-71301449581057032542011-05-31T20:01:32.107-05:002011-05-31T20:01:32.107-05:00Hi! I can't stop thinking abt that crypt whe...Hi! I can't stop thinking abt that crypt where the girl wasn't really dead! was it in the book? (am on the iPad where I don't seem to get blogger mad at me as much for trying to post.)carehttp://Bkclubcare.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-3407376127853841162011-05-31T19:58:41.524-05:002011-05-31T19:58:41.524-05:00Hi! You reviewed So Long Status Quo, my book on wo...Hi! You reviewed So Long Status Quo, my book on women who changed the world, back in spring of 2009: http://bookfoolery.blogspot.com/2009/04/so-long-status-quo-by-susy-flory-review.html<br /><br />Wondering if you might be interested in taking a look at my newest book, Dog Tales: Inspirational Stories of Humor, Adventure, & Devotion (Harvest House): If so, send me an email at susyflory@gmail.com and I’ll put you on the influencer list.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susy<br /><br />PS Here’s more on Dog Tales: http://www.susyflory.com/books/dog-tales/Susyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10456381998980938741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-44054018493642535042011-05-31T15:48:49.168-05:002011-05-31T15:48:49.168-05:00Iliana,
I did like the mish-mashiness of it, but ...Iliana,<br /><br />I did like the mish-mashiness of it, but it just wasn't a favorite. I guess my thoughts were very similar to her boyfriend's comment that she was given a wonderful opportunity and should quit complaining. Of course, she eventually did, but I tend to get turned off quickly by a lot of whining. That's probably a, "Takes one to know one thing." I can be pretty whiny, myself. <br /><br />It was so nice to knock three books off the review list at once. I highly recommend minis!<br /><br />Andi,<br /><br />I did like the way she blended in the photos. It didn't even matter that they were not terrific pictures - just that they added some depth to the sense of place, I guess. So . . . not a favorite but there were things I liked about it. I don't regret reading it, but I wouldn't reread.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-2897031857744769982011-05-31T13:56:41.443-05:002011-05-31T13:56:41.443-05:00Well, it sounds like French Milk wasn't a hit,...Well, it sounds like French Milk wasn't a hit, but I totally agree that the photos gave it some dimension. It came across as scrapbooky to me thanks to that bit.Andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05220718933942181809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-85319387486078467502011-05-31T13:33:45.557-05:002011-05-31T13:33:45.557-05:00Oh no, I'm sorry you didn't like French Mi...Oh no, I'm sorry you didn't like French Milk too much. I liked it a lot but I think what I liked about it was that it was a bit of a mish-mash. Pictures, drawings, etc. That just really worked for me. Anyway, I need to do some mini-reviews or I'll never get to talking about any of the books I've read either! :)Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-43890753579088500012011-05-31T11:38:33.682-05:002011-05-31T11:38:33.682-05:00Zibilee,
I waited a long time to get a copy of Fr...Zibilee,<br /><br />I waited a long time to get a copy of French Milk via PaperbackSwap because I've read so many gushy reviews of it. Quite a lot of people like it. It's just not for me. There were some little things I disliked about Paris Was Ours, too. It could have used a glossary of French terms, for example. But I thought it was a pretty terrific way to read about Paris. <br /><br />Thanks!Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-28968704440622028442011-05-31T09:17:59.983-05:002011-05-31T09:17:59.983-05:00French Milk has been on my list for such a long ti...French Milk has been on my list for such a long time, but I recently have heard that it's sort of a tepid read and now I am not sure that it's so urgent that I read it. I am planning on reading Paris Was Ours, and I think that might just supplant French Milk for awhile. Great mini-reviews on these books. I love this format!Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07443338685890187334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-74174399600923123092011-05-30T19:35:03.841-05:002011-05-30T19:35:03.841-05:00Kathy,
Well, that's interesting! I just assum...Kathy,<br /><br />Well, that's interesting! I just assumed milk must be better in Europe because my son used to have a friend (from a military family - he wasn't around long) whose family spent a lot of time in Germany and he made a similar comment. He waxed on about the wonders of German chocolate and said his mother had chocolate recipes but you can't make decent chocolate in the U.S. because the milk is terrible.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-66162453587372754862011-05-30T18:29:42.403-05:002011-05-30T18:29:42.403-05:00I enjoyed French Milk, but have to admit that in t...I enjoyed French Milk, but have to admit that in the 2 years we lived in France, we never saw the fabulous French milk she talked about.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.com