tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post6365084556433542875..comments2024-03-24T13:45:25.132-05:00Comments on Bookfoolery : January Reads in ReviewBookfoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-8647923529149592892009-02-06T20:46:00.000-06:002009-02-06T20:46:00.000-06:00You betcha. I can't wait. :)You betcha. I can't wait. :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-86069240670745561922009-02-06T19:35:00.000-06:002009-02-06T19:35:00.000-06:00I'm mentally collecting stories for my cat book. ...I'm mentally collecting stories for my cat book. Remember, you're my test audience :-)<BR/><BR/>Melissa<BR/>http://www.melissasbookpicks.blogspot.comMelissa Palmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17196375382047909796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-53443998452878209472009-02-06T17:31:00.000-06:002009-02-06T17:31:00.000-06:00Melissa,I'm not kidding you when I say write the c...Melissa,<BR/><BR/>I'm not kidding you when I say write the cat book. You have a great turn of phrase!! :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-69036406671132062882009-02-06T16:45:00.000-06:002009-02-06T16:45:00.000-06:00Apparently my description of Edward Turlane made q...Apparently my description of Edward Turlane made quite an impression :-) It was a cute book.<BR/><BR/>Melissa<BR/>http://www.melissasbookpicks.blogspot.comMelissa Palmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17196375382047909796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-78680113554270156262009-02-05T14:54:00.000-06:002009-02-05T14:54:00.000-06:00Debi,I'm always late, but that sounds like as good...Debi,<BR/><BR/>I'm always late, but that sounds like as good an excuse as any. ;)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-7976916751495462712009-02-05T14:36:00.000-06:002009-02-05T14:36:00.000-06:00No wonder you're late...when you get that much rea...No wonder you're late...when you get that much read in a month, it takes a long time to write up a wrap-up!Debihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15429881953804634592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-13546178857907452532009-02-05T11:17:00.000-06:002009-02-05T11:17:00.000-06:00Anna,I don't get a lot of sleep. :) But, most of...Anna,<BR/><BR/>I don't get a lot of sleep. :) But, most of the books were pretty short, so that's the real reason -- that and the fact that I'm kind of "scheduled", right now. It forces you to pick up the pace a little, having a lot of commitments.<BR/><BR/>Tara,<BR/><BR/>10 books is an excellent month, IMHO. I don't always remember to do monthly wrap-ups, myself, but I like reading them on other blogs and try to remember to write about my month's reads.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-41274582785929945342009-02-05T09:53:00.000-06:002009-02-05T09:53:00.000-06:00I don't usually do a monthly wrap-up, but just kee...I don't usually do a monthly wrap-up, but just keep track on my 2009 reads post - I read nearly 10 books which is a lot for me in one month.Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07208766776468157501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-4069787617727349402009-02-05T09:26:00.000-06:002009-02-05T09:26:00.000-06:00Boy, you had a busy month! Almost double the numb...Boy, you had a busy month! Almost double the number of books I read! Do you ever sleep?<BR/><BR/><BR/>--Anna<BR/><A HREF="http://diaryofaneccentric.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">Diary of an Eccentric</A>Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08046635675540466183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-16046556378196957552009-02-04T21:52:00.000-06:002009-02-04T21:52:00.000-06:00Kailana,Isn't American Born Chinese fabulous? I l...Kailana,<BR/><BR/>Isn't American Born Chinese fabulous? I love the fact that it's funny and colorful but at the same time it has meaning. I'll read it, again. Not sure about the others. I enjoyed Fables, but there were a few stories that made me cringe. The artwork is amazing, though. Hard to part with it for the looks alone. You read 7 Fables books!!! Wow!!<BR/><BR/>Les,<BR/><BR/>Yeah, I had a pretty decent month. I keep reminding people that 3 of the books were graphic novels and a lot of the rest were short, but 19 is still a lovely number to ponder. I'm more about quality than quantity, though -- at least, now. I was just thinking I'll have to post an update on how the New Years resolutions are going, so far. <BR/><BR/>Oh, argh, there's a movie? I didn't know there's a movie! I would have looked it up on Amazon (just placed an order -- see my guilty face?). And, I adore Anthony Hopkins (although I won't watch the scary movies with him in them because he's just that good and I don't want to see him in my nightmares). I can't part with 84 CCR. I'll reread it, for sure. <BR/><BR/>Feast of Love . . . not sure I'll reread, but I thought his writing was brilliant. It's definitely racy and it gets more so the farther you get into the book. But, I was so blown away by his writing that I didn't care. That's pretty unusual. <BR/><BR/>Oh, yes, I've got something on the order of 7 blankets on my bed. Believe me, I was happy to have those layers when the power went out!!!Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-20212077682466475012009-02-04T21:40:00.000-06:002009-02-04T21:40:00.000-06:00LadyDoc,Nice to meet you!Well, it's been cold outs...LadyDoc,<BR/><BR/>Nice to meet you!<BR/><BR/>Well, it's been cold outside. I guess that's my excuse for all that reading. :)<BR/><BR/>Oh, meaning we no longer sit down to write real letters? Is that what you mean by "more relevant"? That's an interesting thought. I know I used to write big, newsy letters and now I try to keep my emails to a minimum. Not that I'm succeeding. I do babble. <BR/><BR/>Thank you! Do come back!<BR/><BR/>Tara,<BR/><BR/>I didn't see a list of your January reads, but it sure does seem like you read a lot. Did I overlook a wrap-up? I've missed a lot, lately.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-62762094318464238632009-02-04T21:07:00.000-06:002009-02-04T21:07:00.000-06:00You had quite a good month, Miss Book Fool! :) I r...You had quite a good month, Miss Book Fool! :) I read 3 books. Yep. 3. But they were all quite good. Need to get my summary posted, too.<BR/><BR/>I read Feast of Love when it first came out and I still remember that it was a bit racy. I liked it, but must not have loved it as I no longer have it on my shelf. 84, Charing Crossroad, on the other hand is one I LOVED!! I've read it a couple of times and need to give it another read. The movie's fabulous. Love Anthony Hopkins in it. <BR/><BR/>Off to curl up with my book. It's getting cold again and the warmest spot in the house is under our down comforter.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-30067744584580468202009-02-04T20:39:00.000-06:002009-02-04T20:39:00.000-06:00I read American Born Chinese in January, too! And...I read American Born Chinese in January, too! And, I am in love with the Fables series... I read seven of them in January alone! I haven't read the one you read yet, though. <BR/><BR/>You read a lot of good books!Kailanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136262232046813471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-53557746231927712992009-02-04T19:54:00.000-06:002009-02-04T19:54:00.000-06:00Wow. Wow! And I thought I read a lot in January!Wow. Wow! And I thought I read a lot in January!Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07208766776468157501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-60964405649633108142009-02-04T19:52:00.000-06:002009-02-04T19:52:00.000-06:00I'm new to your blog and LOVE it!I read like this ...I'm new to your blog and LOVE it!<BR/><BR/>I read like this but only in the summer- school teacher!<BR/><BR/>The only book on your list that I've read is "84 Charing Cross Road" and I love it. It has become more "relevant" as people build friendships through blogs and boards across the Internet even if they never meet IRL.<BR/><BR/>I'm looking forward to reading more here.Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12254235256417250935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-82279129226545877532009-02-04T16:56:00.000-06:002009-02-04T16:56:00.000-06:00Iliana,I thought American Born Chinese was amazing...Iliana,<BR/><BR/>I thought American Born Chinese was amazing. I hope you do read it! I chose it at Chris's suggestion (Stuff as Dreams Chris, that is). Thanks! I hope you have a terrific reading month, too!<BR/><BR/>Jo-Jo,<BR/><BR/>Thank you! I love your little Snoopy avatar. So cute!<BR/><BR/>Diane,<BR/><BR/>You know, I hadn't even noticed the variety. I was zoned in on the fact that I read several graphic novels, which I'm still iffy about counting, even though they did take time to read. Thank you!Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-83447126598385947892009-02-04T15:50:00.000-06:002009-02-04T15:50:00.000-06:00I'm impressed not just by the quantity but the var...I'm impressed not just by the quantity but the variety as well!<BR/><BR/>L. Diane Wolfe<BR/>www.circleoffriendsbooks.blogspot.com<BR/>www.spunkonastick.net <BR/>www.thecircleoffriends.netL. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-72347879683240120182009-02-04T15:32:00.000-06:002009-02-04T15:32:00.000-06:00Wow...that is a lot of books...Good job!Wow...that is a lot of books...Good job!Jo-Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12529212026658169288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-2477834198467707602009-02-04T13:19:00.000-06:002009-02-04T13:19:00.000-06:00Wow, look at all those books read! American Born C...Wow, look at all those books read! American Born Chinese is one I've been meaning to read for a while. Sounds very good.<BR/>Hope February is another great reading month!Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-71009132260390201642009-02-04T12:29:00.000-06:002009-02-04T12:29:00.000-06:00Sandra,I read a lot of short books, so the quantit...Sandra,<BR/><BR/>I read a lot of short books, so the quantity is a bit misleading. 84 Charing Cross Road is wonderful, isn't it? I've got Q's Legacy sitting here and hope to get to it soon. Soon being a relative term. I'll have to peek at your Sunday Salon, but first . . . exercise. Bummer.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-47995635249056138092009-02-04T12:23:00.000-06:002009-02-04T12:23:00.000-06:00You beat me by one book, that's phenomenal. Quite ...You beat me by one book, that's phenomenal. Quite a variety too. I really liked 84 Charing Cross Road (and Hanff's other books too) and The Porcupine Year interests me. I'll watch for your review. I did a January review in my Sunday Salon. Let's hope we continue to have great reading months.Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06265301061583417768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-40904787208171750022009-02-04T12:22:00.000-06:002009-02-04T12:22:00.000-06:00Dar,I've only finished one book in February, but I...Dar,<BR/><BR/>I've only finished one book in February, but I should finish another tonight. We'll see. I think it'll be hard to match January in quantity, but that's okay. I'm just happy if I enjoy the books. :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-72944936689940716542009-02-04T12:15:00.000-06:002009-02-04T12:15:00.000-06:00Wow---you had a really good month! That's awesome...Wow---you had a really good month! That's awesome. Hope February is just as good.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387389557243960084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-58361230081726088442009-02-04T11:55:00.000-06:002009-02-04T11:55:00.000-06:00Kathy,LOL! It does at some point come down to a c...Kathy,<BR/><BR/>LOL! It does at some point come down to a choice between reading and blogging. This month, so far I've blogged more than I read (but I did finish my first February read, last night).Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-78409692055790106582009-02-04T11:24:00.000-06:002009-02-04T11:24:00.000-06:00No wonder you're late in wrapping up - you're too ...No wonder you're late in wrapping up - you're too busy reading.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com