tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post1853560894802806183..comments2024-03-25T20:57:40.930-04:00Comments on Gulfside Musing: Miller's Valley by Anna QuindlenJoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-20038784711024185102016-04-23T17:38:23.344-04:002016-04-23T17:38:23.344-04:00Les - I agree, the epilogue was so good! I liked E...Les - I agree, the epilogue was so good! I liked Every Last One more than Still Life With Breadcrumbs, but this book was truly a pleasure to read. Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake is a favorite I could read over and over again.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-16291534622005300042016-04-21T20:18:26.159-04:002016-04-21T20:18:26.159-04:00I really enjoyed this novel, but not quite as much...I really enjoyed this novel, but not quite as much as Every Last One. When I got to the epilogue, though, I bumped up my rating. I think it was the best part of the book! Maybe I just liked the older Mimi or could relate to her a bit more. I still have Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake and don't know why I haven't read it yet! It's been on my shelf for a few years now. This summer, for sure!!Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-216385632296919692016-04-21T15:33:15.565-04:002016-04-21T15:33:15.565-04:00Susan - Definitely her best *novel* in 20 years......Susan - Definitely her best *novel* in 20 years... the nonfiction is always excellent. Not sure why I have never read Good Dog. Stay. Will take care of that soon!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-44340943969076696512016-04-20T16:43:04.431-04:002016-04-20T16:43:04.431-04:00Her best book in 20 years! That's great news....Her best book in 20 years! That's great news. That opening paragraph is solid as a rock. Here I thought her nonfiction was her best too, but now I'm wondering. But did you ever read her dog book: Good Dog. Stay. ? Thank god for that one. <br /> thecuecardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08870323589682197091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-87461379354368012872016-04-18T10:18:23.520-04:002016-04-18T10:18:23.520-04:00Laurel-Rain Snow - Quindlen has been a favorite f...Laurel-Rain Snow - Quindlen has been a favorite for such a long time. I hope she's already working on her next book!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-19484039826280940202016-04-17T12:56:13.931-04:002016-04-17T12:56:13.931-04:00I loved this book, too, and enjoy everything she w...I loved this book, too, and enjoy everything she writes...but I also really love her nonfiction. Thanks for sharing.Laurel-Rain Snowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00101090217639410913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-76353139906063621952016-04-17T10:22:03.623-04:002016-04-17T10:22:03.623-04:00JaneGS - So glad you're reading Quindlen... ho...JaneGS - So glad you're reading Quindlen... hope you enjoy her work as much as I do. Recently found a used copy of Imagined London. Had been looking for that for a while.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-20573592694283458192016-04-17T10:20:03.978-04:002016-04-17T10:20:03.978-04:00Iliana - Thanks. I hope you get a chance to read M...Iliana - Thanks. I hope you get a chance to read Miller's Valley, but also recommend her nonfiction.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-17507691588778759312016-04-16T20:27:07.232-04:002016-04-16T20:27:07.232-04:00Glad to hear this one is a winner. I only recentl...Glad to hear this one is a winner. I only recently started reading Quinlen, thanks to you, actually, and I haven't tried her fiction yet, but this one is on the list!JaneGShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11094501834387622997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-61638680874719099352016-04-16T12:25:57.069-04:002016-04-16T12:25:57.069-04:00Great review JoAnn! I loved reading about your &qu...Great review JoAnn! I loved reading about your "history" with Anna Quindlen too. I didn't realize she started off as a columnist. I am looking forward to checking this one out. Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-709330941939673522016-04-13T21:25:06.831-04:002016-04-13T21:25:06.831-04:00Debbie - LOL! I do love libraries :)Debbie - LOL! I do love libraries :)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-22628168782027645942016-04-13T21:24:46.876-04:002016-04-13T21:24:46.876-04:00Athira - I hope you do try another one her books. ...Athira - I hope you do try another one her books. Like I said, this is best in a very long time!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-59487876415006374402016-04-13T21:24:03.985-04:002016-04-13T21:24:03.985-04:00Pat - Hooray!! I hope you love it, too :)Pat - Hooray!! I hope you love it, too :)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-41102286279590468812016-04-13T21:23:42.928-04:002016-04-13T21:23:42.928-04:00Brian Joseph - Thank you. This is classic Quindlen...Brian Joseph - Thank you. This is classic Quindlen... a combination of great characters and wonderful writing.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-14933243245106180332016-04-13T21:21:47.684-04:002016-04-13T21:21:47.684-04:00Thanks, Patty!Thanks, Patty!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-66358256459338652352016-04-13T21:21:38.398-04:002016-04-13T21:21:38.398-04:00Lisa - It sure does! :)Lisa - It sure does! :)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-46821938794460984382016-04-13T21:21:20.493-04:002016-04-13T21:21:20.493-04:00Katherine - If you're in the mood for fiction,...Katherine - If you're in the mood for fiction, this is a great place to start!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-84257990434318048592016-04-13T21:20:12.895-04:002016-04-13T21:20:12.895-04:00Kathy _ Anna Quindlen has been a favorite for a lo...Kathy _ Anna Quindlen has been a favorite for a long time. I even had the pleasure of meeting her a couple of years ago at an event at Random House in NYC!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-941042606525509692016-04-13T21:19:08.381-04:002016-04-13T21:19:08.381-04:00Audrey - This book would be a great place to star...Audrey - This book would be a great place to start. If you're in the mood for nonfiction, I loved the audio of Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake. Quindlen reads it herself.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-40463896721093653482016-04-13T18:58:27.750-04:002016-04-13T18:58:27.750-04:00But I just spend a gazillion dollars at the book s...But I just spend a gazillion dollars at the book store!! LOL I'll give the library a try.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12299901133939166510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-9774038178361325182016-04-13T14:00:32.563-04:002016-04-13T14:00:32.563-04:00I have to admit that I haven't read any book b...I have to admit that I haven't read any book by this author and struggled somewhat with the only one I gave a try. This was years ago though when my reading tastes ran along a different route. So I will have to revisit her books.Athirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03366654538383603004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-38471360575064464922016-04-13T12:30:05.474-04:002016-04-13T12:30:05.474-04:00After reading your earlier comments about this boo...After reading your earlier comments about this book, I requested it from NetGAlley and to my surprise was approved for it. I downloaded it yesterday!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16263900929320390381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-6388881729214891832016-04-13T11:06:21.238-04:002016-04-13T11:06:21.238-04:00Great review.
I am coming to like thoughtful book...Great review.<br /><br />I am coming to like thoughtful books about characters and life more and more. Thus, this sounds very appealing.<br /><br />I really like the writing in the passage that you posted.Brian Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15139559400312336791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-13607087214328799452016-04-13T08:04:15.116-04:002016-04-13T08:04:15.116-04:00Lovely lovely thoughts. I felt the same way! Lovely lovely thoughts. I felt the same way! https://booksthoughtsadventures.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12270725992084535102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-80551646605180782702016-04-12T20:27:52.200-04:002016-04-12T20:27:52.200-04:00I had to fight back being too gushy with my review...I had to fight back being too gushy with my review - but then it deserves it!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554217416500328610noreply@blogger.com