tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post6284063993519904565..comments2024-03-24T13:45:25.132-05:00Comments on Bookfoolery : May Reads in Review (2010)Bookfoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-58726390795231915262010-06-21T09:41:13.418-05:002010-06-21T09:41:13.418-05:00Amar,
Sounds like the author was hopeful that Ton...Amar,<br /><br />Sounds like the author was hopeful that Tony Blair will have regrets, at some point! Interesting. <br /><br />Thank you. We're an opinionated lot, we readers, but it's really quite fun finding out what people haven't read -- just as fascinating as what they have read, don't you think?Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-43810200867686269332010-06-21T02:45:09.360-05:002010-06-21T02:45:09.360-05:00Hi,
I really enjoyed The Ghost Writer. Instead of...Hi,<br /><br />I really enjoyed The Ghost Writer. Instead of suspense, the main thing that shocked me was celebrated person's loneliness at the end of its life caused due to sudden realization of the treachery happened throughout its life.<br /><br />BTW I read your reason for not reading certain novels and I respect it.Amarnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-88179048478150893992010-06-16T11:16:53.790-05:002010-06-16T11:16:53.790-05:00Amar,
I wouldn't call anyone's reading li...Amar,<br /><br />I wouldn't call anyone's reading list "primitive". There's always a bit of personal taste involved and one must read to enjoy, right? Having said that, they all sound terrific. I've never read any of those authors, but all 3 are on my mental list of authors I'd like to try, someday. I hadn't heard anything about The Ghost and looked it up. That title sounds particularly interesting to me. I'm not into politics, but I've been curious about why there was such a shift away from supporting Tony Blair in his final years as British PM. Did you enjoy it?Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-79825460505548293282010-06-16T02:04:41.180-05:002010-06-16T02:04:41.180-05:00Hi,
I finished reading Robert Harris's The Gh...Hi,<br /><br />I finished reading Robert Harris's The Ghost Writer and Stieg Larsson's The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo lately. Right now, I am reading Lee Child's 61 hours. I am also planning to finish The Girl who played with fire and The Girl who kicked the Hornet's Nest by the weekend.<br /><br />I really want to know your sincere opinion about my reading list, even though it might look a little primitive to you.Amarnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-83067143023617804622010-06-07T18:56:24.275-05:002010-06-07T18:56:24.275-05:00Les,
If you're as slow as I am, you have to r...Les,<br /><br />If you're as slow as I am, you have to really <i>want</i> to read a chunkster to get through it. It took me about 30 pages to get into The Passage and there have been a few slow moments, but it's just such a fascinating world that I haven't been tempted to set it aside -- except maybe once and I was just frustrated because it's taking so long. <br /><br />Listening to an audio is a great option if you can do it. I can't wear earphones (except the muffin kind and everyone always walks off with them!!!) because I'm hyperaccussive, which totally sucks. Although, as sick as I've been, I could probably just lie around and listen to a CD player, now. <br /><br />Thank you! I had a super month because I was such a lazy butt. LOL Hey, whatever works.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-54514180164550484052010-06-07T18:15:12.057-05:002010-06-07T18:15:12.057-05:00I've heard great things about The Passage and ...I've heard great things about The Passage and will probably read it someday. I'm right there with you on the "chunkster" thing, though. That's why I decided to listen to World Without End, even though I own a hardcover copy. <br /><br />I'm reading La's Orchestra Saves the World by Alexander McCall Smith, but it isn't really pulling me in. I'll give it a few more pages...<br /><br />By the way, excellent month!Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-68616160508645440432010-06-07T15:31:00.325-05:002010-06-07T15:31:00.325-05:00Andi,
I know! It's so special!! I spilled w...Andi,<br /><br />I know! It's so special!! I spilled water on mine so it's kind of a wreck, but it's inscribed by Simon and that makes it extra special. There are some other "extras" besides the bonus story in the new HarperPerennial edition. You should at least flip through a copy, if you can get your mitts on one (and, you know, sneak to the corner of a book shop to read it). :)<br /><br />I will be forever grateful to you and Heather for introducing me to Simon via Estella, btw. Thank you, again, for that.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-21433318129669529972010-06-07T15:22:19.748-05:002010-06-07T15:22:19.748-05:00Ohhh dearest Simon! I didn't realize Secret Li...Ohhh dearest Simon! I didn't realize Secret Lives had been re-released. I want the extra story, but I will always cherish my pretty little Turtle Point Press copy.Andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05220718933942181809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-74547473070507735152010-06-07T09:46:10.792-05:002010-06-07T09:46:10.792-05:00Birdy,
May was a terrific reading month, for sure...Birdy,<br /><br />May was a terrific reading month, for sure. :) I don't believe I've ever read Heidi, although there was a particular movie version that I loved as a child. I'll have to look it up. The Swiss Family Robinson is like that, also -- you go into it thinking it will be a lot lighter than it is.<br /><br />Thanks! I'm glad you enjoy my reviews. :)<br /><br />Anna and Serena,<br /><br />I've just written to say, "Yes, please," and sent my address. Thanks for the offer! I'm enjoying my Vietnam War reading much more than I anticipated.<br /><br />Gentle Reader,<br /><br />Thanks! It really was a terrific month - possibly a record-breaker for me, although I'm not certain. <br /><br />The Passage is so amazing that I didnt manage to set it aside until about 3:30, this morning. I'm determined to finish it, today. I won't be online much! My brain couldn't let go of the story and I continued mulling it in my dreams, after I finally got to sleep.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-41793989295389744002010-06-07T08:41:37.639-05:002010-06-07T08:41:37.639-05:00Wow, that's some good reading you got done las...Wow, that's some good reading you got done last month! I really want to read The Passage, too!Gentle Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09102364083044797155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-33544936539778983172010-06-07T08:00:14.965-05:002010-06-07T08:00:14.965-05:00If you are interested in Semper Cool by Barry Fixl...If you are interested in Semper Cool by Barry Fixler please email warthroughthegenerations at gmailAnna and Serenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01832162089909376297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-86090405343948957402010-06-07T04:12:45.585-05:002010-06-07T04:12:45.585-05:00That really looks like a good set of books to me! ...That really looks like a good set of books to me! I am right now reading Heidi by Johanna Spyri and absolutely loving it :) The more I progress the more I see that it's not 'just a children's book.' <br /><br />Also, love your reviews here, so adding you on my blogroll :)Birdyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13629909712336763914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-28332918648322732842010-06-06T17:57:48.353-05:002010-06-06T17:57:48.353-05:00Megan,
Thanks! That's good to know. Maybe I...Megan,<br /><br />Thanks! That's good to know. Maybe I'll take a couple of YA books, instead. I appreciate the answer!!Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-65251542537689481042010-06-06T17:36:58.976-05:002010-06-06T17:36:58.976-05:00The Jolley is really good, but I think if I were y...The Jolley is really good, but I think if I were you I'd pick something a little lighter for vacation reading. I feel like I need to be pretty tuned into it to enjoy it, so it probably wouldn't be so great if you're liable to get distracted!Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07751131767729086158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-27469846393980642242010-06-06T16:21:51.114-05:002010-06-06T16:21:51.114-05:00Krista,
I've never read anything by Diane Mot...Krista,<br /><br />I've never read anything by Diane Mott Davidson, although I bought some of her books in the library sale -- and then decided to swap them. I've heard they're great.<br /><br />Sounds like this move is keeping you hopping!Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-58510476668056696132010-06-06T16:03:15.075-05:002010-06-06T16:03:15.075-05:00Right now I am reading Dark Tort by Diane Mott Dav...Right now I am reading Dark Tort by Diane Mott Davidson. Probably will be the only one I read for awhile. :) I got it from the library. Okay back to straightening. I got the bassinet and the baby swing off to some other people. I posted an ad to Craigslist. I am hoping to hear about my maternity clothes soon. :)<br />KristaLover of Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07983601043223228372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-55545625179244978902010-06-06T15:17:57.620-05:002010-06-06T15:17:57.620-05:00Megan,
Yep, I've read a lot of terrific books...Megan,<br /><br />Yep, I've read a lot of terrific books in recent months. Hopefully, I'll get to both of those reviews, this week. They've been waiting on me quite long enough.<br /><br />I've got that Elizabeth Jolley trilogy and was thinking about taking it with me on vacation. Do you think it's too heavy (as in "slow reading") for a vacation book? I like really light books when I'm traveling because <i>everything</i> distracts me. I usually just end up people-watching when I'm in transit.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-45916187963678177082010-06-06T15:14:24.497-05:002010-06-06T15:14:24.497-05:00Looks like you've been doing a lot of good rea...Looks like you've been doing a lot of good reading. Looking forward to reading those reviews of A Mango-Shaped Space and The Secret Lives of People in Love.<br /><br />I'm reading The Vera Wright Trilogy by Elizabeth Jolley. It's one of those that's a little frustrating because it's a thick book that's a bit of a slow go, but it's really good, so I have to stop thinking about how it's taking me a little longer, because, hey, if it's good, then it's worth the extra time!Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07751131767729086158noreply@blogger.com