tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post5328718297066167713..comments2024-03-05T16:18:46.768-06:00Comments on Bookfoolery : A few DNFs - Christmas 1945, Mansfield Park and The Queen of Last HopesBookfoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-70994237528167107872011-01-31T19:43:24.339-06:002011-01-31T19:43:24.339-06:00Becky,
Just FYI, Wuthering Heights is one of my l...Becky,<br /><br />Just FYI, Wuthering Heights is one of my least favorite classics. I kinda hated it. So, I don't personally think you're missing much! :) The Scorpion's Bite does sound interesting.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-70936434375559755092011-01-30T23:53:58.357-06:002011-01-30T23:53:58.357-06:00I am the same way... there are just some books tha...I am the same way... there are just some books that I have a really difficult time getting into and I end up having to push them aside for better ones. In fact, just last week I was trying to read "Wuthering Heights" (my 3rd attempt).. I just can't get into it. I pushed it aside for one that I found to be extremely fascinating... a great <a href="http://www.aileengbaron.com/" rel="nofollow"> historical fiction thriller </a> titled, "The Scorpion's Bite" by Aileen G. Baron. Now I am not a huge historical fiction fan, but have to say I was sucked in from page one.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05957358850375701366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-35366455076809991022011-01-25T22:53:30.297-06:002011-01-25T22:53:30.297-06:00Kelly,
Same here! I'm planning on accepting ...Kelly,<br /><br />Same here! I'm planning on accepting nothing but children's and YA, after I run through my current ARC piles. I think it's a lot harder to read scheduled books. My old method of reading, pre-ARC, was to just roam my shelves, flipping through and reading a little until something grabbed me. Then, if it didn't keep my attention, I'd put it back on the shelf and go through the whole process, again. I've always done a lot of setting aside books to return to them later, so nothing has changed in that regard. But, I don't feel guilty about doing that with books from my personal collection and I think I've had about enough of the guilt.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-66631891930561010232011-01-25T22:12:26.288-06:002011-01-25T22:12:26.288-06:00I am really moody, too. It's part of the reaso...I am really moody, too. It's part of the reason why I am trying very hard to move away from ARCs and other review-type books. Sometimes just because I have something to read doesn't mean I want to and I hate forcing myself to read something. It destroys the experience and mind result in a different review than what I would give at another time.Kailanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136262232046813471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-11933190991139179272011-01-25T20:11:04.062-06:002011-01-25T20:11:04.062-06:00Carrie,
What happened in the last couple of years...Carrie,<br /><br />What happened in the last couple of years that might have made Mansfield Park more tolerable? <br /><br />Haha, yes, I'm really glad Piers stopped by, too. I told my husband about his very polite letter and husband said, "You know, when you write journal articles you're required to write all about your experience and how much time you've spent on a study and so forth. It's probably just what he's used to." And, then he added that's why he hates writing journal articles. :) That's nice to know, too. <br /><br />Izzy and I thank you. :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-47318655110392950132011-01-25T19:01:14.032-06:002011-01-25T19:01:14.032-06:00I liked Mansfield Park but I did read it in the la...I liked Mansfield Park but I did read it in the last couple of years. <br /><br />Glad Piers stopped by because if there is a procrastination equation that I can apply and that will help, I would love to know but I really didn't want to wade through his ego, but if it was publisher choice & not author, I'll have a different view too. <br /><br />Izzy is adorable.Carrie#Khttp://mymiddlenameispatience.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-24696259074097162392011-01-24T22:19:24.606-06:002011-01-24T22:19:24.606-06:00Les,
Thanks. I won't tell Bellezza. Oooh, t...Les,<br /><br />Thanks. I won't tell Bellezza. Oooh, that means I need to watch it, too. Speaking of which . . . I couldn't find my tour books for Italy and my husband rather humorously asked, "Have you found them, yet?" with that stupid "I know all," grin on his face. I said, "Nope, haven't found them, yet," and he said, "They're on your closet shelf! Right there! In plain view!!" Haha. Okay, honey, you got me. <br /><br />Iliana,<br /><br />I don't worry about the number of books I toss aside, since I come back to most of them, eventually, but I can understand why you might find too many DNFs frustrating. I want to fall in love with everything I read (especially if I paid good money for them!!).Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-29694017486478157972011-01-24T20:03:50.791-06:002011-01-24T20:03:50.791-06:00I say good for you for putting aside books that ar...I say good for you for putting aside books that aren't working for you. I do the same. So far, I've only had one DNF this year. Last year I had way too many so I'm hoping I have better luck.Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-77996830958516665022011-01-24T19:24:11.680-06:002011-01-24T19:24:11.680-06:00Izzy is very photogenic! Great shot.
I've giv...Izzy is very photogenic! Great shot.<br /><br />I've given up on one book so far this year. Shhh, don't tell Bellezza. I couldn't get into <i>The Enchanted April</i>. I've tried to read this book twice (in the past decade) and it simply isn't working for me. However, I will try watching the movie. Why? It's set in Italy, of course. :)Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-73784542086333893732011-01-24T18:52:10.469-06:002011-01-24T18:52:10.469-06:00Marsha,
You're welcome. And, good luck!Marsha,<br /><br />You're welcome. And, good luck!Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-36436145835119885812011-01-24T18:21:15.118-06:002011-01-24T18:21:15.118-06:00Bellezza,
I ask myself that all the time. I'...Bellezza,<br /><br />I ask myself that all the time. I'm really leaning toward totally stopping the ARCs. It's been fun watching space open up in my house and I want to keep it that way. Of course, I know myself well enough to know I'll make exceptions!! Hope you like The Queen of Last Hopes, when you get to it. Can you believe nearly a month of the new year has already passed? <br /><br />Thank you! I appreciate Isabel for being silly *and* posing nicely after she was done playing under the dresser!!<br /><br />Chrisarama,<br /><br />I could have gotten through it and I do love Jane Austen, but I've always got so may books going that it was just one that I figured I could let go, for now. It was too easy not to pick up the reader. I've got to work on that. My March F2F book club pick is much cheaper as an ebook than a paper book, so it might be a good opportunity to work on teaching myself to pick up the reader!!<br /><br />Thanks! I think she's adorable, too. Izzy is also very entertaining!Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-83111197763839990972011-01-24T17:29:27.542-06:002011-01-24T17:29:27.542-06:00Thanks! And thank you for the quick response!Thanks! And thank you for the quick response!Marsha Altmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11883498633271314765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-73751733246154917882011-01-24T16:21:37.562-06:002011-01-24T16:21:37.562-06:00I barely got through Mansfield Park. It's not ...I barely got through Mansfield Park. It's not my favorite Austen either, though I liked all her others. Izzy is adorable!Chrisbookaramahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11972547663609480210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-26454332572291097312011-01-24T15:52:05.377-06:002011-01-24T15:52:05.377-06:00I have to read The Queen of Last Hopes, too, and i...I have to read The Queen of Last Hopes, too, and it does not bode well for me at this time. So much ono my plate (why do I agree to these reviews?!). I hope to get to it in February, which would be...um...a week from Tuesday! <br /><br />Love the kitty pic, especially stunning in black and white.Bellezza https://www.blogger.com/profile/18073864187188953633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-83424923499524704662011-01-24T14:55:23.238-06:002011-01-24T14:55:23.238-06:00Hi Marsha,
My email is actually in the sidebar of...Hi Marsha,<br /><br />My email is actually in the sidebar of my blog, in the "about" section, but I'll write to you privately. :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-22959503341139385942011-01-24T14:09:32.470-06:002011-01-24T14:09:32.470-06:00Hi! I need your email so my new publisher can cont...Hi! I need your email so my new publisher can contact you about receiving a copy of my forth book, The Ballad of Gregoire Darcy, but I can't find a link on your site. Can you email me at marshaaltman at yahoo? Thank you!Marsha Altmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11883498633271314765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-17796229099258132842011-01-24T11:28:44.690-06:002011-01-24T11:28:44.690-06:00Care,
Thanks! Didn't Izzy pose nicely?
Yes,...Care,<br /><br />Thanks! Didn't Izzy pose nicely?<br /><br />Yes, there will always be more books. If you could see my house, you'd know I have plenty to choose from! :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-45049831308121375422011-01-24T11:22:44.920-06:002011-01-24T11:22:44.920-06:00Lovely photo of Izzy!!! the light and dark just...Lovely photo of Izzy!!! the light and dark just the right balance. <br />and oh well abt those DNFs. They will always be more books, I think.Carehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06478474870247729611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-50997376886488784702011-01-24T10:35:59.904-06:002011-01-24T10:35:59.904-06:00Piers,
What a lovely note. I appreciate your kin...Piers,<br /><br />What a lovely note. I appreciate your kind request and I will happily do everything in my power to read your entire book. It helps to know that editorial decision won out over author concern. I'll return to the reading with a different understanding. Thanks for stopping by to tell me about that. I do think just the "PhD" on the cover tends to eliminate the need to explain how much time and effort you put into a study, but that's just my opinion. I'm married to a very humble man with a PhD and may be a little more sensitive than average to the kind of egos one encounters amongst those who survived doctoral programs. <br /><br />Wendy,<br /><br />Thank you! She is a very pretty little thing, that Izzy. My Schwan's delivery man loves her "Cleopatra eyes". LOL <br /><br />I used to not write about books I haven't finished but plan to return to until a year or two ago, when I talked to several publicists and asked their opinion. Most prefer a DNF post because at least you're giving the book some exposure, so that's why I go ahead and write about my DNFs, even if they're not permanently off the stacks. Sounds like we have a similar reading style. I have no problem trying a book 2 or 3 times before giving up. It just depends on the writing, whether or not I'll give it a second chance.<br /><br />Oh, reading one book at a time would probably solve my ereader problem! LOL I'm afraid I almost never do that, though. I'm toying with purchasing my March F2F selection on ebook because it's fat and it's not a title I really wanted to read (and it's only $5 at the Kindle store). But, I'm a little nervous about doing so. <br /><br />Kathy,<br /><br />I'll definitely return to The Queen of Last Hopes. It's a story I want to read; I'm just not in the mood for historical fiction, right now. I've found in the past that I burn out easily on entire genres and I am determined not to let that happen. It's the main reason I read such variety, although I also happen to be interested in just about everything. It took me a while to figure out what works for me, but now I stick with it.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-76966785914948876942011-01-24T07:26:36.453-06:002011-01-24T07:26:36.453-06:00Maybe you'll be in the mood for The Queen of L...Maybe you'll be in the mood for The Queen of Last Hopes later on.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-51986597287655151342011-01-23T23:51:48.278-06:002011-01-23T23:51:48.278-06:00Izzy is such a beautiful cat. :-) My two are curl...Izzy is such a beautiful cat. :-) My two are curled up together on the bed right now. Probably a hint that I should be heading there soon too.<br /><br />I usually save the DNF label for books I will not be returning to after having attempted to read them. And it's rare I completely give up on a book--but it does happen now and then. More often than not, I find myself in situations like you describe--a book just isn't right for me at that particular time and so I plan to return to it later. Sometimes with great success and other times not so much. <br /><br />I haven't run into the problem you describe with your e-reader, but then, I tend to read one book at a time so it's not likely I'll be tempted by a paper book while reading an e-book. <br /><br />I hope you have a great week, Nancy!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-79446313948194176982011-01-23T22:40:58.771-06:002011-01-23T22:40:58.771-06:00My apologies that my clumsy attempts at establishi...My apologies that my clumsy attempts at establishing credibility has put you off. I did debate with my editors whether this was heavy handed, and this being my first book, deferred to them. I was worried that his reaction might occur, but also wanted people to understand I have been working on this for a decade. Though I got the balance clearly wrong on this point, I appreciate if you could set it aside to finish the book and then evaluate The Procrastination Equation as a whole. I have been lurking your website for a month waiting to find what you think of it. Appreciate your time, Piers SteelPiershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11199721523008223389noreply@blogger.com