tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post2850336373260110651..comments2024-03-24T13:45:25.132-05:00Comments on Bookfoolery : If You Lived Here, I'd Know Your Name by Heather Lende and a whole lotta linky stuffBookfoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-31208488743241507592007-07-04T15:16:00.000-05:002007-07-04T15:16:00.000-05:00Lotus,First, thanks so much. You've made my day. ...Lotus,<BR/><BR/>First, thanks so much. You've made my day. :)<BR/><BR/>I wonder if procrastinating about reviews of favorite books is a common thing. It's nice to know I'm not the only blogger who feels that way!! <BR/><BR/>Oh, good, I'm glad you enjoyed The Secret Life of Lobsters. I wonder if I read your review? I can't recall exactly when I decided to put that book on my wish list or why, but I know it was a blog review (or two) that convinced me. :) I do think the best and most informative books are those that are entertaining, as opposed to blandly factual and tedious. I suspect that the reason quite a few people resist nonfiction is that they had to read too many plodding, dry works during their school years. That was certainly true of me. It took quite a while for me to discover there were nonfiction books that were actually fun to read. <BR/><BR/>We're having a nice, quiet 4th, thanks! Hubby is snoring!! I'm so glad he's back. :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-16389810179408381002007-07-04T10:43:00.000-05:002007-07-04T10:43:00.000-05:00Nancy, I really do love your blog, your photos and...Nancy, I really do love your blog, your photos and your posts! Every time I come here you always have such a terrific book review to share and such great conversation, too! Thanks!<BR/><BR/>you said:<BR/><BR/><I>The minute I closed If You Lived Here, I'd Know Your Name, I thought, "Oh, man, this one's going to be hard to review." It's not so much that there's anything complex about the book. The fact is, I enjoyed it so much that I'm not certain I can do it justice.</I><BR/><BR/>Oh Nancy, I know exactly what you mean! I actually procrastinate on writing reviews for books I truly,truly love, for fear of not being able to do justice to them,just like you suggested.<BR/><BR/>This book sounds like a truly good one...I will look it up. Thank you for the lovely review.<BR/><BR/>I'm happy to see you will be reading Trevor Carson's "The Secret Lives of Lobsters". I just read his second one "The Zen of Fish" and he has such an entertaining writing style you'll never suspect he's educating you as well! lol Don't you just love books that inform you without making you conscious that they are? :)<BR/><BR/>Wishing you a Happy Fourth, Nancy and glad hubby is back!Lotus Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02081192215823615529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-33934502329404118462007-07-03T21:58:00.000-05:002007-07-03T21:58:00.000-05:00Iliana,I'll have to watch for your review. It's a...Iliana,<BR/><BR/>I'll have to watch for your review. It's always so exciting to acquire a book and then find out people loved it, after you've already brought it home (kind of a relief, actually, isn't it?).<BR/><BR/>Lesley,<BR/><BR/>Can you believe how rough it is to come up with 100 things you think are worth mentioning? Horrible! I totally skidded to a halt and then Suzi got me going again . . . and then I stopped after about 3 more. Some of mine are more like anecdotes - too long! Others, I think, "Oh, duh that is so not worth mentioning." I may just stop at 50. :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-82855390953212445172007-07-03T20:47:00.000-05:002007-07-03T20:47:00.000-05:00Oh, I forgot to say that I have been trying to com...Oh, I forgot to say that I have been trying to compile a '100 things' list too and it's been very hard! I am stumped around the same number you are, and also don't feel like I really should include about half of them anyway, lol.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-54303644058174165122007-07-03T20:07:00.000-05:002007-07-03T20:07:00.000-05:00I'm looking forward to reading your reviews in Est...I'm looking forward to reading your reviews in Estella's. I hope your husband comes home soon. And, so happy you got Hotel Du Lac. I need to blog about it but wow, I loved it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-57365405136349760872007-07-03T14:29:00.000-05:002007-07-03T14:29:00.000-05:00Lesley,It's a good book. Our wish lists will be b...Lesley,<BR/><BR/>It's a good book. Our wish lists will be bricks when this is over. :)<BR/><BR/>My husband wasn't interested in Australia; I was. He went; I stayed home. He loved it; I'm feeling a little hateful. But, I'm glad he's returning.<BR/><BR/>I don't think Bryson's book is the best for encouraging a visit if you're disinterested, though. He talks quite a bit about the deadly animals and insects. But, it's a fun book and it didn't stop me from wanting to go.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-78130157832238640892007-07-03T14:11:00.000-05:002007-07-03T14:11:00.000-05:00That sounds like a great book! I'm adding it to my...That sounds like a great book! I'm adding it to my wishlist (I have a feeling I'll be saying that a lot throughout the course of this challenge,heh)<BR/><BR/>Funnily enough, I've never had any real desire to visit Australia, but my husband would love to do so. Perhaps after reading Bryson's book I'll change my mind.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-19068426375952476392007-07-03T09:07:00.000-05:002007-07-03T09:07:00.000-05:00Bybee,Bluejays can be pretty aggressive, but you'r...Bybee,<BR/><BR/>Bluejays can be pretty aggressive, but you're the first person I've ever known who was attacked by one. I'm glad he didn't peck out your eyeballs; that would make it really difficult to read. <BR/><BR/>I jotted off a quick note to the author and she said she biked 48 miles in honor of her upcoming birthday. Yeah, I think it could have been a lot worse. She's doing well. :)<BR/><BR/>Stephanie,<BR/><BR/>How sweet! I just stuck your comment in my "warm fuzzy" file 'cause it made me feel so good. The book is definitely wonderful. :)<BR/><BR/>9 more hours till I pick up hubby!! Ask me if I ever thought I'd count down to bringing him home. LOL<BR/><BR/>Jenclair,<BR/><BR/>Memoirs do seem to be a big choice for the NFF and Armchair Traveler challenge, don't they? I really enjoyed this one; hope you do, also.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-64133375580194342412007-07-03T08:21:00.000-05:002007-07-03T08:21:00.000-05:00Great review - this is going on the list, especial...Great review - this is going on the list, especially since memoirs/biographies have become a theme this year.jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-13911650619608819562007-07-03T07:43:00.000-05:002007-07-03T07:43:00.000-05:00I just love coming over here. Although I ALWAYS ...I just love coming over here. Although I ALWAYS seem to be adding books to my TBR! The book sounds amazing....and the pictures are always a treat to see!<BR/><BR/>Glad your hubby will be home soon!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05055676171075203563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-52143732246253981522007-07-02T23:33:00.000-05:002007-07-02T23:33:00.000-05:00I love the bluejay picture! I got attacked by one...I love the bluejay picture! I got attacked by one once, but I still like them. No hard feelings, I guess.<BR/><BR/>I remember seeing the Heather Lende book a couple of years ago. I'm sorry she had that accident, but it could have been much worse. A truck! Dang!Bybeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10061186489010154661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-10209805647518279452007-07-02T20:53:00.000-05:002007-07-02T20:53:00.000-05:00Carrie,Babe, you're just not a reptile person. If...Carrie,<BR/><BR/>Babe, you're just not a reptile person. If you ever come to visit me, I'll just take care of those snakes and lizards, okay? :)<BR/><BR/>I have that same problem with book blogs. It's a killer, isn't it? I do think this one's a gem.<BR/><BR/>LOL! You're very observant! I loved what Andi said, "The Sex Lives of People in Love" would be the love child of Maarten Troost and Simon Van Booy. <BR/><BR/>I can't give away any of the secrets. That would be telling. <BR/><BR/>Les,<BR/><BR/>Thank you, thank you, and I think you'll really like this one because of her love of family and nature. <BR/><BR/>I'm better about the camera than I used to be, actually. There was a time when I wouldn't let anyone touch my camera (the Maxxum 7000) - even David had to beg. Now, I do share a little. But, when David asks to take it to a foreign country, my immediate thought is always, "So, what would I do while you're gone?" It's one of my small joys and I indulge regularly. Still . . . the few photos he sent were awesome and they would have been spectacular at a higher resolution.<BR/><BR/>Congrats on the new camera purchase!! Fun!! Hope you have a blast on your vacation. :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-26082997417358176672007-07-02T20:27:00.000-05:002007-07-02T20:27:00.000-05:00Great pics. Great review. Got the book on my TBR l...Great pics. Great review. Got the book on my TBR list now. Thanks! Glad you're hubby's on his way home soon! You and I are both camera hogs, I guess. Speaking of which, we just bought a new one (it's en route from Dell). It's an Olympus E-410 and comes with two lenses (14-42 mm and 40-150 mm). Just in time for our vacation! Whoohoo!Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-65480586812473480382007-07-02T19:19:00.000-05:002007-07-02T19:19:00.000-05:00I really don't want to see that croc any closer, n...I really don't want to see that croc any closer, not even in a photo. Scary. <BR/><BR/>The book sounds really good. I'm going to have to give up your blog, I keep adding books. OTOH, like that's a bad thing. <BR/><BR/>I've noticed quite a few of your titles have the word "Secret" in them. Something you want to share with the class? ;)Carrie Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15585975894624687972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-15738786471012177262007-07-02T18:25:00.000-05:002007-07-02T18:25:00.000-05:00It's a beauty. I had to look up The Last Communis...It's a beauty. I had to look up The Last Communist Virgin; it has a terrific cover, too. I thought the title sounded right up your alley. :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-14865126686809456942007-07-02T17:36:00.000-05:002007-07-02T17:36:00.000-05:00Isn't it pretty? I was really pleased with the qua...Isn't it pretty? I was really pleased with the quality of their books all around. I was excited because no one picked up The Last Communist Virgin and I get to read it myself. Woohoo!! :D<BR/><BR/>AndiEstellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01430574682284367416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-68600231479100642592007-07-02T17:23:00.000-05:002007-07-02T17:23:00.000-05:00LOL!! I love it, Suzi! I'm definitely stealing t...LOL!! I love it, Suzi! I'm definitely stealing that one. :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-38068726159768307582007-07-02T17:18:00.000-05:002007-07-02T17:18:00.000-05:00#45 thing about Bookfool. You have a test named a...#45 thing about Bookfool. You have a test named after you. Books that pass "The Bookfool Test" are good without being gory or nightmare inducing ;-)SuziQoregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15552565982732943323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-64133541367434313052007-07-02T17:13:00.000-05:002007-07-02T17:13:00.000-05:00myutopia,Thanks, that butterfly or moth was nuts. ...myutopia,<BR/><BR/>Thanks, that butterfly or moth was nuts. I forgot to say that - he buzzed around my head. I've got photos of him in the pear tree, on the car antenna, on the greenery under our oak trees and . . . get this . . . on the welcome mat. He let me walk right past him, within a foot. Nutty!<BR/><BR/>I hope you love the book as much as I did. :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-36133311161728205592007-07-02T16:40:00.000-05:002007-07-02T16:40:00.000-05:00Great pictures!The "If you lived Here I'd Known Yo...Great pictures!<BR/>The "If you lived Here I'd Known Your Name" looks really good, I am going to have check this one out.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07149003661590866046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-68432089443662937242007-07-02T15:59:00.000-05:002007-07-02T15:59:00.000-05:00CJ,I think that's a pretty representative quote. ...CJ,<BR/><BR/>I think that's a pretty representative quote. It's a very pensive book written by a really terrific lady who actually never sounds even remotely self-centered, in spite of the fact that she obviously is extremely giving.<BR/><BR/>Aww, thanks. <BR/><BR/>And, thanks again. That's probably about the biggest compliment anyone can give me, just saying I've raised a couple of decent human beings. :)<BR/><BR/>Andi,<BR/><BR/>Okay, I'll forgive myself and try to jump right on this thing so it doesn't happen, again. I've been a serious procrastinator, lately. Very embarrassing.<BR/><BR/>Buttload of books? Cool! I got the book you mailed last week - forgot to mention that one; I'll add it to my list. It's a beautiful little book!!!Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-13683691970905362362007-07-02T15:30:00.000-05:002007-07-02T15:30:00.000-05:00Awww, don't give yourself a hard time because of t...Awww, don't give yourself a hard time because of the deadline. Now there'll just be that much more anticipation for your interviews this next time around. I know I'm drooling waiting for the Simon interview. <BR/><BR/>I've had a buttload of books walk in the house lately. Must post about it.<BR/><BR/>AndiEstellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01430574682284367416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-68331287364452821792007-07-02T15:03:00.000-05:002007-07-02T15:03:00.000-05:00Wow. If what you've quoted is typical of the book...Wow. If what you've quoted is typical of the book, and I'm assuming it is, I've got to get my hands on it. It sounds absolutely amazing.<BR/><BR/>The pictures are, too. The one of the bird in flight is incredible. I don't really have the words to cover it. At least not without sounding all goofy.<BR/><BR/>It's good to here that you've raised a fine, compassionate, understanding son. That says a lot about you.<BR/><BR/>cjhCJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07798965643027904154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-24663525316397968632007-07-02T14:33:00.000-05:002007-07-02T14:33:00.000-05:00Kookie,Yeah, he's a biggie!! I'm so envious of my...Kookie,<BR/><BR/>Yeah, he's a biggie!! I'm so envious of my husband, getting to see such a scary but cool sight.<BR/><BR/>Well, then, you and I are just alike. I frighten my son. Since I've learned how to spot hawks, I have this tendency to look up when I see movement (oopsy - not wise) and, when possible, I'll whip over to the roadside to take photographs if I see something terrific - cardinals and bluejays are on the terrific list. I love color. :)<BR/><BR/>Yep, one more day. Thanks. He's been traveling for 23 out of our 25 years of marriage and I'm just tired of being left behind. I think that's the main thing. I need to get out; my life is pretty dull. Last year, he went to Hawaii without me.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-15146642914347819332007-07-02T14:16:00.000-05:002007-07-02T14:16:00.000-05:00That's a heck of a big croc!Nice bluejay. Sometim...That's a heck of a big croc!<BR/><BR/>Nice bluejay. Sometimes I'm afraid I'm going to crash my car because I get caught up watching jays and cardinals while I'm tooling around.<BR/><BR/>Just one more day until the return of the hubby? Awesome. I'm really happy for you. Seems like you've had a hard time without him.kookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00994570192941993135noreply@blogger.com