tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post8275265188649717842..comments2024-03-24T13:45:25.132-05:00Comments on Bookfoolery : Recent DNFs, mostly abandoned because I'm a moody readerBookfoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-28711316620507605362010-10-30T12:02:20.925-05:002010-10-30T12:02:20.925-05:00J.T.,
Well, I'm not thrilled that it's me...J.T.,<br /><br />Well, I'm not thrilled that it's me, but it does mean I still have some books that are worth a second chance so I guess that's good!<br /><br />Ah, yes, that's often what happens to me. I'll find distractions if I'm not thrilled with anything I'm reading. In that case, I'll often dump <i>everything</i> I'm reading and start an entirely new set. It usually gets me back to reading (not always -- I'm a fickle thing).Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-66770394923156402392010-10-30T11:07:24.879-05:002010-10-30T11:07:24.879-05:00So...Good to know that it's you and not the bo...So...Good to know that it's you and not the books...I guess? <br /><br />After reading The Hunger Games, it's been a bit hard for me to get really engrossed in anything besides graphic novels. That often happens to me after really engaging books, so I'm reading a few at once right now...but I find myself saying, oh, let's see what's going on in the blogosphere, rather than reading any of them.J.T. Oldfieldhttp://bibliofreakblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-86206861549429872422010-10-28T22:24:20.428-05:002010-10-28T22:24:20.428-05:00Holly,
I so agree with that. Life is far too sho...Holly,<br /><br />I so agree with that. Life is far too short to read bad books -- although, none of those I DNF'd were bad! They just weren't right for the moment, in this case. Truly, my reading has been so much more enjoyable since I granted myself permission to set books aside. <br /><br />I used to not write DNF posts because I thought doing so might be cruel to authors, but then I realized not finishing isn't necessarily a negative thing; it just means this particular reader didn't happen to finish a book *this* time. Most books I ditch still get a second chance because I'm moody and I know it. There are books that I've attempted 3 times before they clicked. Wild, isn't it?Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-87739412462888441812010-10-28T20:24:43.897-05:002010-10-28T20:24:43.897-05:00I, for one, appreciate it when people are up front...I, for one, appreciate it when people are up front about not finishing a book. Honest reviews, of any kind are so important. And if you don't like it? For heaven's sake, set it aside! Life is too short to read books we don't like.Holly (2 Kids and Tired)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13075380878850295214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-64983121130984333562010-10-26T16:48:55.447-05:002010-10-26T16:48:55.447-05:00Kookie!!
Well, yes, all TV could be improved with...Kookie!!<br /><br />Well, yes, all TV could be improved with the addition of cats. But, Isabel did seem to have a thing for Robson Green-with-book. LOL It was pretty funny. :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-57816167152329969912010-10-26T15:56:26.930-05:002010-10-26T15:56:26.930-05:00Apparently Isabel thinks every tv show would be be...Apparently Isabel thinks every tv show would be better if they had more cats in them. I concur. :)kookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00994570192941993135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-88974250458381039192010-10-25T23:17:08.154-05:002010-10-25T23:17:08.154-05:00Miz Fizz,
Well, I'm glad to know you liked Th...Miz Fizz,<br /><br />Well, I'm glad to know you liked The Tower, etc! Who knows what the right kind of mood is for any book. It's all so very individual, isn't it? I just know that I'm happier if I let my moods rule, when it comes to reading.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-28557885431947891032010-10-25T23:06:14.729-05:002010-10-25T23:06:14.729-05:00The little illustrations in The Tower, etc. were j...The little illustrations in The Tower, etc. were just about the best part of the book. While I liked the story, and it's quirks, it still wasn't what I was expecting, and I think you have to be in a mood to completely appreciate it. Although what kind of mood I'm really not sure.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-11377395554584085432010-10-25T21:57:43.970-05:002010-10-25T21:57:43.970-05:00Kathy,
I'm still hoping to fall in love with ...Kathy,<br /><br />I'm still hoping to fall in love with The Tower, The Zoo and The Tortoise, too. It just wasn't the right moment. I'll give it another go, when the mood strikes me!<br /><br />Chris,<br /><br />Isn't that a cute cover (The Tower, etc.)? Of Bees and Mist is really quite magical and likely right up your alley. Like I said, I loved what I read . . . I just waited too long between readings. Such a ridiculous reason to abandon a book, but I hate back-tracking. I'd rather restart later than reread something I've recently read. Okay, that sounds even stupider. I think you'd like Of Bees and Mist, though.<br /><br />The Reapers Are The Angels is good and creepy <i>and</i> you need to check your email, fella, because I'm sure I already told you it's one you must read. Okay, okay, I know you're a busy boy. ;)<br /><br />Izzy just came in, said hello to me, clawed her little scratchy pad and left. She's a doll. I think it's official: I am, in fact, a crazy cat lady if being crazy about your cats is all it takes to qualify. LOL She was hilarious, walking around and around the screen, batting at Robson Green and then climbing up and over the books, nearby!Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-52897713806578257942010-10-25T21:40:13.996-05:002010-10-25T21:40:13.996-05:00Ok...I'm absolutely in love with the cover of ...Ok...I'm absolutely in love with the cover of that first book :D It's just so adorable!! Has to be something decent about that book ;) And Bees and Mist just SOUNDS really good. And I really like the cover of that one too. <br /><br />Ooooh and I'm looking at your sidebar and speaking of covers, can't wait to hear your review of The Reapers are the Angels...cover looks good and creepy. <br /><br />Love the picture of Izzy on the tv :p What a cute and curious little kitty.chrisa511https://www.blogger.com/profile/05793512698366676453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-55386677431282090442010-10-25T21:32:12.563-05:002010-10-25T21:32:12.563-05:00Inside a Book,
I just wrote a big old reply and t...Inside a Book,<br /><br />I just wrote a big old reply and then accidentally erased it. Raspberries to me. So, where was I? Ahem.<br /><br />Haha. Thanks for calling me "awesome". You've just given me my warm fuzzy for . . . well, probably the month. LOL Isn't it fascinating how a book can suck you in, one day, and another time it's just not right for you at all? I don't know why that is, but I can tell you that there are some books that took three attempts for me to get into and then turned out to be favorites (Great Expectations is one of them). For that reason, a book has to really turn me off in some way or strike me as <i>totally not my thing</i> in order to not earn a second chance.<br /><br />Oh, do write about your DNFs. It never ceases to amaze me how interesting it can be to read about why a book was abandoned. I guess it's a nice change of pace from reviews.<br /><br />Thank you! I had such fun watching the kitties play with that box. It was such a hoot!<br /><br />Carrie,<br /><br />I've found that's true for me, too -- when I start granting myself permission to move on, I find that I enjoy my reading much more and rate the books higher (or more highly recommend them). It's good to know you're not trembling in fear of the coming avalanche of reviews. LOL <br /><br />Anne,<br /><br />Oh, yes, I'll post about the Jane videos I've watched. Today was rather an all-Jane day. After the bio and the "making of", I watched the Rupert Penry-Jones version of Persuasion, so I'll devote a post to all three when I've knocked out that ridiculous review backlog! <br /><br />I acquired a remaindered 10th-anniversary edition of P&P (book, entire Firth/Ehle series and extras) online, so it may no longer be available. But, it's such a classic that I'd imagine it'll be re-released in some form. Maybe the blu-ray version will have the extras?Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-49454644472395885932010-10-25T21:14:33.094-05:002010-10-25T21:14:33.094-05:00Say it ain't so about The Tower, The Zoo and T...Say it ain't so about The Tower, The Zoo and The Tortoise - I'm hoping to fall in love with that book.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-66625062716093113112010-10-25T20:55:39.313-05:002010-10-25T20:55:39.313-05:00Oh, I hope you share more about a "Making of ...Oh, I hope you share more about a "Making of Pride and Prejudice" that you can watch -- I've only found the book that you can read! And while searching (unsuccessfully) for what you watched, I discovered that Pride and Prejudice has been completely restored to HD Bluray -- hooray!Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13283637574752935837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-60691578078130197012010-10-25T20:37:22.573-05:002010-10-25T20:37:22.573-05:00I've had more DNFs this year - I think I'v...I've had more DNFs this year - I think I've just gotten better about walking away from books that I'm not enjoying, which explains the fact that most of the books I've finished this year have been 3-star reads and higher.<br /><br />Looking forward to all your reviews!Carrie K.http://booksandmovies.colvilleblogger.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-59165436166175354372010-10-25T20:01:56.243-05:002010-10-25T20:01:56.243-05:00You're awesome. I love how you are so upfront ...You're awesome. I love how you are so upfront about your DNF books. I am like you and found myself abandoning several books recently and it does seem like it's my fault this time. Each book is something I want to remember and come back to, just not right now. Now, that aside, what makes it different when I get sucked in right away?? Is it the book or is it me - - the eternal conundrum that every author wishes they had the answer to. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing what you left behind as well as what's ahead. I think I might try that myself. I might feel like I'm getting something done besides school work.<br /><br />Have fun!<br />(PS - I loved Fiona Friday this last week!)Inside A Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16962025550367558251noreply@blogger.com