tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post5166006198919068845..comments2024-03-05T16:18:46.768-06:00Comments on Bookfoolery : Blame it on Maggie - Giving in to the Southern Reading ChallengeBookfoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-52859390264776783482008-06-07T11:18:00.000-05:002008-06-07T11:18:00.000-05:00LOL! Me, too, Guatami!So far, I've enjoyed everyt...LOL! Me, too, Guatami!<BR/><BR/>So far, I've enjoyed everything I've read, but you never know. I don't plan to stop at 3. :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-9133041191532202492008-06-07T06:53:00.000-05:002008-06-07T06:53:00.000-05:00And any Southern book you don't like, you can alwa...And any Southern book you don't like, you can always send it to me! I don't mind begging, borrowing or stealling books!<BR/><BR/>*grin*Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-60640448001242325702008-05-16T19:24:00.000-05:002008-05-16T19:24:00.000-05:00Oh, ah. I know of Huey. He was quite a character...Oh, ah. I know of Huey. He was quite a character. I probably knew what it was about, at one point, but All the King's Men is a book I distinctly recall buying with my discount when I worked in a bookstore. And, I got piles and piles of books at that store, so I'm still hacking away at them, something on the order of 6 years after the boss moved the store to Florida. :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-64851988411529570482008-05-16T18:20:00.000-05:002008-05-16T18:20:00.000-05:00All the King's Men is very southern (I hope! since...All the King's Men is very southern (I hope! since I'm counting it for the challenge either way). :) It is based on the story of Huey Long the former governor of Louisiana. Although the state in the book isn't named specifically, it is supposed to be Louisiana. Hopefully I have all my facts straight. ;)Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-62073914930859243862008-05-16T10:44:00.000-05:002008-05-16T10:44:00.000-05:00Trish,I read a few pages of Soldier's Pay and foun...Trish,<BR/><BR/>I read a few pages of Soldier's Pay and found it a bit on the ponderous side, so maybe I'll dig on the shelves to see what other Faulkners I have on tap. We'll see. :)<BR/><BR/>I didn't know All the King's Men is Southern Lit. I'm pretty sure I still have a copy of that title, but I wouldn't know where. If I do have it, it hasn't made an appearance for a while.<BR/><BR/>Maggie,<BR/><BR/>I knew you'd dropped by because I saw the link (and, thus, didn't bother to leave one at your blog). What to do for Dirty Work . . . hmm, good question. Maybe write an essay involving heat and sweat. No, too much effort. I don't know, but you know I love Larry and I'll probably give whatever you ask a try. :)<BR/><BR/>BTW, I actually finished my first book for the challenge, this morning. It was short. Very short.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-59267768427285765302008-05-15T23:52:00.000-05:002008-05-15T23:52:00.000-05:00I caught your post a couple of days ago but I wait...I caught your post a couple of days ago but I waited until tonight to read it. Thanks for joining and I hope I can keep you interested. <BR/><BR/>Oh, I wanted to let you know we have a 1st edition <I>Dirty Work</I> by Larry Brown to give away. Hum, now what kind of contest would possibly be tough and dirty south enough for this book?maggie moranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02462439415973311990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-71731274908902953322008-05-15T22:41:00.000-05:002008-05-15T22:41:00.000-05:00Haven't read that particular Faulkner, but you can...Haven't read that particular Faulkner, but you can never go wrong with him in a southern lit challenge. I'm on the fence with this one--but I have two that I can crosspost--including All the King's Men which I'm reading now. Have fun with the challenge!Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-6293830240758764542008-05-15T12:20:00.000-05:002008-05-15T12:20:00.000-05:00Bybee,Well, cool. That's nice to know. I've neve...Bybee,<BR/><BR/>Well, cool. That's nice to know. I've never read Edna Ferber, although Giant has been sitting in a pile on the closet shelf (books take priority over shoes, for this chick) for several years. I admire that closet pile more than I dip into it. :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-56221994444385252842008-05-15T03:56:00.000-05:002008-05-15T03:56:00.000-05:00I'm looking forward to your review of Giant. Edna...I'm looking forward to your review of Giant. Edna Ferber is kind of comfort reading for me.Bybeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10061186489010154661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-79169908481810092942008-05-14T22:48:00.000-05:002008-05-14T22:48:00.000-05:00Stephanie,I know what you mean. Just driving to J...Stephanie,<BR/><BR/>I know what you mean. Just driving to Jackson and back makes me feel broke, now (about 50 miles, one-way), but it has to be done. When all the storms clear up (I'm on, I'm off, I plug in and write a note, I hastily shut down), I'm planning to see if my library has Mudbound and get myself on the waiting list. They probably won't, but we'll see. :)<BR/><BR/>I hope you love Garden Spells as much as I did. I thought it was magical. <BR/><BR/>Booklogged,<BR/><BR/>For some reason, I always feel like I'm perpetually behind on those advanced readers, although I shove them to the head of the queue and usually get finished reading in a very reasonable amount of time. Maybe it's just the sheer quantity that becomes a bit intimidating. <BR/><BR/>As to challenges . . . I said I was giving them up in 2008 *except* for the one. Since I ditched that particular challenge, the Southern Reading Challenge is just a replacement and therefore doesn't count as a second challenge. <BR/><BR/>Honestly, I can talk myself into believing anything. :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-35137963572459493842008-05-14T21:55:00.000-05:002008-05-14T21:55:00.000-05:00I can see in the near future that I'm not going to...I can see in the near future that I'm not going to complete several of the challenges I've signed up for so I don't know if I'd be wise to sign up for more. Although, I really want to. I've accepted too many books from the publishers and really need to get reading those.Bookloggedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00651016653247142255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-24578020776103962432008-05-14T21:51:00.000-05:002008-05-14T21:51:00.000-05:00Yeah...I caved for this challenge too! I almost ...Yeah...I caved for this challenge too! I almost picked up Mudbound this weekend when we were in Chicago. But I figured I already spend enough money just going away for the weekend. <BR/><BR/>But I did put Garden Spells on my Southern Challenge list!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05055676171075203563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-16021091804342410182008-05-14T15:12:00.000-05:002008-05-14T15:12:00.000-05:00Will do, CJ. :)Will do, CJ. :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-65911806759223775822008-05-14T12:26:00.000-05:002008-05-14T12:26:00.000-05:00Oh, how cool!Drop me an email if you feel like sha...Oh, how cool!<BR/><BR/>Drop me an email if you feel like sharing!<BR/><BR/>cjhCJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07798965643027904154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-6372153689052157792008-05-14T11:11:00.000-05:002008-05-14T11:11:00.000-05:00Debi,I'm so fickle that I don't know what I'll end...Debi,<BR/><BR/>I'm so fickle that I don't know what I'll end up reading, but I'll try to remember that you're interested in hearing about When Crickets Cry. The thought might move me subconsciously. LOL I'm <I>really</I> fickle. <BR/><BR/>Thank you. I very seldom frame my photos, but I do have one close-up of a flamingo on my piano. That's about it. We keep painting walls and nothing ever gets hung back up. My life is unique. :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-72507585066662322532008-05-14T05:18:00.000-05:002008-05-14T05:18:00.000-05:00I'd love to get my hands on Mudbound, too. And I'm...I'd love to get my hands on Mudbound, too. And I'm kind of hoping you read When Crickets Cry, so I can hear what you think of it...I've had that one on my wish list for a while, but have never picked it up.<BR/><BR/>Love that photo...I'd seriously frame that baby for my wall! You truly are a genius with that camera!Debihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15429881953804634592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-28461015228606982692008-05-13T21:50:00.000-05:002008-05-13T21:50:00.000-05:00CJ,Heh, good point. :)Thank you. I've thought ab...CJ,<BR/><BR/>Heh, good point. :)<BR/><BR/>Thank you. I've thought about you, lately, for a really bizarre reason. I've had three of those "visitation" dreams -- two with just my mother, one with both Mom and Dad. Interesting, no?Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-84535500831243456242008-05-13T20:02:00.000-05:002008-05-13T20:02:00.000-05:00Bookfool -Well, Texas sure is south from where I s...Bookfool -<BR/><BR/>Well, Texas sure is south from where I sit!<BR/><BR/>Your list sounds wonderful and I'm glad you signed up.<BR/><BR/>cjhCJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07798965643027904154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-56521614573870687582008-05-13T19:53:00.000-05:002008-05-13T19:53:00.000-05:00Les,I guess I'm thinking "Mid-South versus Deep So...Les,<BR/><BR/>I guess I'm thinking "Mid-South versus Deep South". I considered adding a book by Lisa Wingate but going with an Oklahoma author (she graduated from my alma mater, OSU) seemed like it was just a bit too un-South to me, although I know a lot of people chuck OK and TX into that Mid-South category. Still, Texas seems somehow more southern to me than my home state. I know, I'm just being picky. LOL<BR/><BR/>I've never seen Once and Again or Sisters, but I liked Sela in The Fugitive. In House, I thought, "Naaaah." She just didn't seem like his type, for some reason. The acting was okay, but the role just felt somehow wrong.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-58881244178910165482008-05-13T19:33:00.000-05:002008-05-13T19:33:00.000-05:00Chris,Apparently, it's impossible for me to remain...Chris,<BR/><BR/>Apparently, it's impossible for me to remain completely and totally challenge-free. Distressing, but true. But, yeah, chocolate and pecans together? Well, some things just cannot be denied. I have to at least <I>try</I>. :) <BR/><BR/>I hope you love Garden Spells!<BR/><BR/>On Faulkner . . . hmmm. I'd say yes, he's worth a try. I've read a few differing opinions on Faulkner. Some think he was a little heavy-handed and some seem to believe that he was just so brilliant that he couldn't help but write with complexity and erudition. I lean toward the former camp. My personal opinion is that a story can be just as meaningful without going overboard on imagery and higher-minded wording. And, yet, I recall being pretty amazed when I read The Unvanquished -- and trying to convince my son that he really ought to just read the thing because it was worth reading. So, hard as his writing can be to digest, I think it's worth the effort. Does that make sense?Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-34811888977668069032008-05-13T19:21:00.000-05:002008-05-13T19:21:00.000-05:00I'm pretty sure Texas is considered to be in the S...I'm pretty sure Texas is considered to be in the South. Either that or they (Texans) consider it to be its own country! ;)<BR/><BR/>Homesick - Sela Ward - I loved her in Once and Again (as Lily)! I only caught a couple of episodes of Sisters. She played Teddy. And, of course, she's been on House a few times. She kind of reminds me of Mel Harris (Hope in thirtysomething). I'm very curious about this memoir. Let me know what you think!Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-76385245803992838112008-05-13T18:24:00.000-05:002008-05-13T18:24:00.000-05:00Heh...just couldn't be completely challenge free c...Heh...just couldn't be completely challenge free could you? ;) I know what you mean, when chocolate covered pecans are involved you can't say no! I haven't heard of any of the books on your list, so of course I can't wait for all of these reviews! It's from you that I heard of Garden Spells and I'm looking forward to it. So would you recommend the Faulkner book despite it's big vocabulary? Everyone keeps telling me to read that guy for some reason...lol. ;) Happy southern reading in the good old muggy south!chrisa511https://www.blogger.com/profile/05793512698366676453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-4207715151927759302008-05-13T17:39:00.000-05:002008-05-13T17:39:00.000-05:00Suzi,I'll do that. I really do want to read Mudbo...Suzi,<BR/><BR/>I'll do that. I really do want to read Mudbound. Your review is one of the reasons I'm drooling.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the warning! I own a copy of Hell at the Breech, but if I read it, I'll go in prepared to either deal with nightmares or ready to ditch it if things become disturbing. Your warnings are always appreciated. I get awfully tired of nightmares, some weeks. This has been a nightmare-heavy week, actually.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-88272893762514063242008-05-13T16:50:00.000-05:002008-05-13T16:50:00.000-05:00Oh - get on your library waiting list for Mudbound...Oh - get on your library waiting list for Mudbound - maybe you'll get it before the challenge is over.<BR/><BR/>I'm a bit concerned about you and Hell at the Breech -- I always describe that one as a "brutal story, beautifully told". There's some seriously disturbing parts of that book. It's still one of the all time best I've ever read, but a word of caution.SuziQoregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15552565982732943323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-14576690474377914102008-05-13T16:39:00.000-05:002008-05-13T16:39:00.000-05:00Raidergirl,Thank you for saying that. I felt awfu...Raidergirl,<BR/><BR/>Thank you for saying that. I felt awful dropping the Year of Reading Dangerously challenge (since it was, after all, the only one I intended to sign up for in 2008) but since it's May and I haven't read a single book for that challenge, it was time to give it up. <BR/><BR/>Oh, good, I'm glad you were happy to find some recommendations. I've been in the Deep South long enough that I probably should have read a <I>lot</I> more Southern Lit, but I'm discovering I've read more than I realized. I didn't mention To Kill a Mockingbird or A Confederacy of Dunces. Mockingbird is terrific and Confederacy is totally weird but I liked it. :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.com