tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post1508715772867748565..comments2024-03-25T20:57:40.930-04:00Comments on Gulfside Musing: TSS - My (virtual) Week in Italy and an AwardJoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-12320551363872371812009-07-21T07:22:48.964-04:002009-07-21T07:22:48.964-04:00Bellezza - I haven't had a book give such a fe...Bellezza - I haven't had a book give such a feeling of 'place' in quite a while. Now I'm saving for a real trip to Italy!<br /><br />Sandra - I recently received a copy of Elizabeth and Her German Garden from Kim (page after page) and hope to read it soon!<br /><br />Carrie K. - I love Unaccustomed Earth - both the audio and print versions. Hope you do, too!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-13157313553174217572009-07-20T22:42:04.381-04:002009-07-20T22:42:04.381-04:00I have Unaccustomed Earth on audio - I'm hopin...I have Unaccustomed Earth on audio - I'm hoping to listen to it soon! Glad to hear it's so good.Carrie K.http://booksandmovies.colvilleblogger.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-36769610095445848122009-07-20T09:38:52.772-04:002009-07-20T09:38:52.772-04:00I saw the film Enchanted April some years ago. I b...I saw the film Enchanted April some years ago. I bet the book is even better, books usually are I find. I had Elizabeth and Her Garden listed as a possible read for my 19th century Women Writers challenge. It just sqeaks in there as it was published in 1898. It would be my first by this author. I'm doing Molly's challenge too. Congratulations on the award, you deserve it. You've actually named three blogs I don't know. I'm off to go look them up.Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06265301061583417768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-78136497536223435942009-07-20T09:24:49.619-04:002009-07-20T09:24:49.619-04:00I loved A Thousand Days in Venice (even if her hus...I loved A Thousand Days in Venice (even if her husband did remind me of Peter Sellers). I can still remember her red lipstick, Opium perfume, draping the apartment with beautiful cloth...didn't they have a wonderful spirit? Congratulations on your award!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-67976030752595389522009-07-19T22:07:28.959-04:002009-07-19T22:07:28.959-04:00Frances - It's been a fun week - perfect summe...Frances - It's been a fun week - perfect summer reading! When I return from my 'virtual vacation', it'll be time to do some reading for Everything Austen.<br /><br />Wendy - Lahiri is such a talented writer! I liked her novel, but I think short stories are where she really shines. De Blasi's book would be good for a read-a-thon, or when you're in the mood for a quick getaway. I'm about halfway through now and enjoying Venice very much!<br /><br />Nymeth - The Enchanted April is such a beautiful book. I just got the movie from Netflix and can't wait to see what that castle looks like!<br /><br />Zetor - Your blog is the first place I heard about The Enchanted April. You made it sound so good that I had to run out and buy a copy. I'm so glad I did -Thank you!<br /><br />Vasilly - I'm already wondering where my next 'trip' will take me. Midwinter might be a good time for another virtual vacation! I hope you enjoy Lahiri's short stories.<br /><br />Miss Remmers - Thank you, again. I really appreciate the award...and I enjoy visiting your blog, too!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-88069783724407778802009-07-19T21:42:45.144-04:002009-07-19T21:42:45.144-04:00Gavin - It has been a fun week. I'm enjoying...Gavin - It has been a fun week. I'm enjoying my 'vacation' very much.<br /><br />Amanda - It's much less expensive than a real Italian vacation, too ;-)<br /><br />Ivy - You're very welcome. I enjoy visiting your blog - keep up the good work and have fun!<br /><br />BookPsmith - It was hard limiting the favorite things to just seven...ten would have been easier!<br /><br />Staci - Reading these book has made me want to visit Italy even more! Maybe in another couple of years...<br /><br />Darlene - You've been busy in the kitchen today!! You deserve a nice cup of tea in England ;-)<br /><br />Kristy - Sometimes I have a hard time reading straight through a short story collection. A little break can be a good thing. The three stories at the end of Unaccustomed Earth are connected - they form sort of a novella. Hope you enjoy it!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-11122132720206246362009-07-19T20:51:05.254-04:002009-07-19T20:51:05.254-04:00You definitely deserve it! I love checking in on y...You definitely deserve it! I love checking in on your blog everyday!Miss Remmershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18110516923934703968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-66384069445239218802009-07-19T20:26:35.352-04:002009-07-19T20:26:35.352-04:00Congratulations on the award. Too bad your virtual...Congratulations on the award. Too bad your virtual vacation ended so soon. I hope you can find another "trip" to go on. I will be adding both of Lahiri's collections to my TBR list.<br /><br />Have a great week.Vasillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08463689838763126048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-46276446683833396272009-07-19T16:56:17.733-04:002009-07-19T16:56:17.733-04:00Congrats on your award. Isn't 'Enchanted A...Congrats on your award. Isn't 'Enchanted April' wonderful, I loved it . Will check out the 'Venice' book.zetorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05912433866457968555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-89871554755532799782009-07-19T16:46:26.467-04:002009-07-19T16:46:26.467-04:00Congratulations on your awards! I can't wait t...Congratulations on your awards! I can't wait to get to The Enchanted April and go on a virtual vacation myself :)Ana S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16092495983972185943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-44763952783644152032009-07-19T15:24:52.177-04:002009-07-19T15:24:52.177-04:00Looks like you had a good reading week. I have de ...Looks like you had a good reading week. I have de Blasi's book on my TBR pile and it is good to see you liked it. I also LOVED Unaccustomed Earth and have Interpreter of Maladies waiting for me to pick it up. Congrats on the award :)Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14332796775305098552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-50083904273460363902009-07-19T14:52:05.732-04:002009-07-19T14:52:05.732-04:00That is a lot of great reading this week! I envy y...That is a lot of great reading this week! I envy you your virtual vacation. And congrats on the award. I need to cut this short to go visit your friends. Happy reading!Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12597485569740436880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-75159945693035192742009-07-19T14:36:29.252-04:002009-07-19T14:36:29.252-04:00One of these days I'm going to get to Interpre...One of these days I'm going to get to Interpreter of Maladies. It's been in my TBR for quite a while. I've read half of Unaccustomed Earth. I need to get back to it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-42061866644606672222009-07-19T13:42:11.550-04:002009-07-19T13:42:11.550-04:00I really like rambling posts! I've just finis...I really like rambling posts! I've just finished baking some banana bread, cookies and muffins. I'm thinking that I'll jot over to England for a bit and start All the Nice Girls.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07415316482631852565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-41537922575083474392009-07-19T13:36:00.994-04:002009-07-19T13:36:00.994-04:00The award is fantastic-Congrats!!
I must pick up t...The award is fantastic-Congrats!!<br />I must pick up the book you just finished. Visiting Italy is a huge dream of mine!!Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-14620286754992585202009-07-19T12:32:54.820-04:002009-07-19T12:32:54.820-04:00Happy Sunday. I am glad you are enjoying your time...Happy Sunday. I am glad you are enjoying your time in Italy:) I enjoyed reading some of your favorite things. Now I am off to check out those new to me blogs.Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12387313238448432017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-30866493678372537712009-07-19T12:04:14.359-04:002009-07-19T12:04:14.359-04:00Aw, that is so sweet of you! My first award!Thank...Aw, that is so sweet of you! My first award!Thank you so much!<br />xo,<br />IvyIvanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18243664836278611954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-83939139603519519472009-07-19T11:35:54.536-04:002009-07-19T11:35:54.536-04:00Virtual vacation is a really good idea!Virtual vacation is a really good idea!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026099426503180472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-39005111754690689312009-07-19T11:25:25.232-04:002009-07-19T11:25:25.232-04:00What a fun reading week! Congratulations on your a...What a fun reading week! Congratulations on your award, I'm off to visit your new blogging friends. Have a great week.Gavinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12865699135545209220noreply@blogger.com