tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post1056331828418466487..comments2024-03-25T20:57:40.930-04:00Comments on Gulfside Musing: That Old Cape Magic by Richard RussoJoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-23343693523491651522009-09-26T12:10:04.273-04:002009-09-26T12:10:04.273-04:00justicejenniferreads - I'm so glad you want to...justicejenniferreads - I'm so glad you want to read Russo. He is one of my favorites! This may not be the best one to start with though. I'd recommend Empire Falls. I love books that make you want to slow down and savor, too.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-65491379573164117242009-09-26T12:02:58.921-04:002009-09-26T12:02:58.921-04:00Great review. I haven't had the chance to rea...Great review. I haven't had the chance to read any Russo yet, but your description of this book definitely makes me want to start. I love how you said you wanted to slow down and savor the book - I love that feeling. When a book is so good that you wish it didn't ever have to end.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-26384037283002958102009-09-08T17:07:04.752-04:002009-09-08T17:07:04.752-04:00therubycanary - Thank you for stopping by and leav...therubycanary - Thank you for stopping by and leaving a comment! I'm not familiar with Jenny Flynn Boylan. Is there a title you recommend?JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-61522621682563118002009-09-08T12:41:28.374-04:002009-09-08T12:41:28.374-04:00I can't wait to read this. I am a huge fan of...I can't wait to read this. I am a huge fan of Richard Russo's. Have you read any Jenny Flynn Boylan - she is a coworker of his and long time best friend, also a great writer.<br /><br />Loved the pics from the art gallery as well. Great to come across your blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-51831431312450597982009-09-06T21:42:25.747-04:002009-09-06T21:42:25.747-04:00Beth F. - Nobody's Fool will be my next Russo....Beth F. - Nobody's Fool will be my next Russo...maybe later this winter. You definitely won't be disappointed by That Old Cape Magic!<br /><br />Dawn - You deserve a back to school treat, too! A trip to the bookstore is definitely in order.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-55474214815967093432009-09-06T12:45:43.654-04:002009-09-06T12:45:43.654-04:00I'm going to treat myself to THAT OLD CAPE MAG...I'm going to treat myself to THAT OLD CAPE MAGIC once the dust has settled with the kids back to school.<br /><br />I loved his EMPIRE FALLS, and your review tells me I won't be disappointed with Russo's latest!Dawn @ sheIsTooFondOfBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09285873722005594325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-58556849125460550562009-09-05T17:07:15.155-04:002009-09-05T17:07:15.155-04:00I love Russo. I read Empire Falls and No Body'...I love Russo. I read Empire Falls and No Body's Fool, which were both great. I am looking forward to this even more now that I know I won't be disappointed.Beth Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-51573823779359196172009-09-05T08:11:53.212-04:002009-09-05T08:11:53.212-04:00Carrie K - I wondered where the last few comments ...Carrie K - I wondered where the last few comments went! I guess my typing is even worse than I thought - lol! I'll be sure and fix it next time. Thanks for letting me know.<br /><br />Jackie (farmlanebooks) - Empire Falls will be the perfect introduction to Russo! I'm hoping to read a couple of his early novels this winter.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-83350725116987331322009-09-05T03:51:35.530-04:002009-09-05T03:51:35.530-04:00I am planning to read Empire Falls soon, but haven...I am planning to read Empire Falls soon, but haven't read any Russo before. This sounds really good too. I think I'll have to keep an eye out for all books from this author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07698068501004755678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-57472374612151285432009-09-05T00:01:05.309-04:002009-09-05T00:01:05.309-04:00Joann - I just found out that all your comments at...Joann - I just found out that all your comments at Books and Movies were being marked spam - for some reason, your web site url shows up as blogsot instead of blogspot - maybe cause you typed it in that way once, and it remembered? Anyway, I'm really sorry - I didn't know it was happening until now. I wasn't ignoring you, I promise!Carrie K.http://booksandmovies.colvilleblogger.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-32174659701387333212009-09-04T21:59:12.629-04:002009-09-04T21:59:12.629-04:00Diane - I'm going to be reading some of Russo...Diane - I'm going to be reading some of Russo's early novels next year...hope I don't have to wait too long for another new one!<br /><br />BookPsmith - This was an excellent book, but Empire Falls may be an even better one to start with. I hope you enjoy Russo, too.<br /><br />Melissa - And I'll be taking this copy to my mother! Hope you enjoy it, too.<br /><br />Hmsgofita - Russo is a great storyteller! His novel Empire Falls was made into a movie or miniseries several years ago, too. I really should watch it one of these days.<br /><br />ds - I think Empire Falls was the novel lead many of us to Russo!<br /><br />Staci - Empire Falls is the perfect starting point. I hope you like it as much as I did!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-36876824846261716442009-09-04T21:06:14.766-04:002009-09-04T21:06:14.766-04:00I'm going to read Empire Falls first. Loved yo...I'm going to read Empire Falls first. Loved your review and you've inspired me to read this author!!Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-82583953021921061982009-09-04T18:57:31.337-04:002009-09-04T18:57:31.337-04:00Empire Falls is what hooked me on Russo, too! Now ...Empire Falls is what hooked me on Russo, too! Now I have to read this one--thanks for the review. On the List it goes.dshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07616750784052488695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-15657892735685696892009-09-04T16:24:09.015-04:002009-09-04T16:24:09.015-04:00I haven't heard of him before either, it sound...I haven't heard of him before either, it sounds great!Heather G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18051840056392247706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-44598125352762660432009-09-04T16:11:15.545-04:002009-09-04T16:11:15.545-04:00Glad you enjoyed it! My mom is reading this now, ...Glad you enjoyed it! My mom is reading this now, and I'm hoping to borrow it when she's done.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07226691769768760275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-63761819162767224272009-09-04T15:21:32.815-04:002009-09-04T15:21:32.815-04:00I haven't read Russo before, so this would be ...I haven't read Russo before, so this would be my first. I am putting it on my tbr list for 2010.Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12387313238448432017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-60166156753209349502009-09-04T15:00:47.950-04:002009-09-04T15:00:47.950-04:00Wonderful review. I was sopleased you enjoyed it a...Wonderful review. I was sopleased you enjoyed it as much as I did.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.com