tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post1861868391978127374..comments2024-03-25T20:57:40.930-04:00Comments on Gulfside Musing: Tuesday Intro: My Brilliant FriendJoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-60472721163540341672015-03-05T15:34:06.015-05:002015-03-05T15:34:06.015-05:00Kelley - I haven't been reading much the last...Kelley - I haven't been reading much the last couple of weeks, but am about 1/3 done with this book and like it a lot.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-60014953582042542812015-03-03T11:48:41.715-05:002015-03-03T11:48:41.715-05:00This looks like a very good book. I'd read it...This looks like a very good book. I'd read it. <a href="http://ladygaladrielkj.blogspot.com/2015/02/tuesday-top-ten-and-intro-heroines.html" rel="nofollow"> kelley at the road goes ever ever on </a> kayerjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08479123027080062607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-79609670057770573652015-02-25T12:16:08.132-05:002015-02-25T12:16:08.132-05:00Jackie - I may have to take a reading break if thi...Jackie - I may have to take a reading break if things don't change soon, but I hope it doesn't come to that. On the flip side, so glad to hear you're on a reading high :)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-53705735955681472022015-02-25T08:45:28.233-05:002015-02-25T08:45:28.233-05:00I'm actually going through a reading high at t...I'm actually going through a reading high at the moment, but I know how tough the slumps can be. I also recommend leaving the books for a while. One day soon they'll call you back :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07698068501004755678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-73479110389540779762015-02-25T08:29:02.285-05:002015-02-25T08:29:02.285-05:00Les - If I can't turn it around in the next we...Les - If I can't turn it around in the next week, that will be the next option. I really do love it here, but can't seem to focus on books...JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-89339044779541222562015-02-25T08:27:19.576-05:002015-02-25T08:27:19.576-05:00Karen K. - I read the first book in Follett's ...Karen K. - I read the first book in Follett's series while on vacation and think it's definitely a summer-type book. Lots of characters and very easy to lose yourself in their stories.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-81374005393289612352015-02-25T08:25:49.943-05:002015-02-25T08:25:49.943-05:00Anbolyn - I know you've been in slumps like th...Anbolyn - I know you've been in slumps like this, too. Keeping my fingers crossed that this will help :(JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-25874782916378945432015-02-25T08:24:42.492-05:002015-02-25T08:24:42.492-05:00Yvonne - I read more last night and am still enjoy...Yvonne - I read more last night and am still enjoying it.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-29791354658378295882015-02-25T08:24:11.933-05:002015-02-25T08:24:11.933-05:00Nise' - Kindle is definitely the way to go wit...Nise' - Kindle is definitely the way to go with Follett!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-10460125579868336922015-02-25T08:23:49.765-05:002015-02-25T08:23:49.765-05:00Diane - I will!!Diane - I will!!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-48617669801877466142015-02-25T06:59:51.041-05:002015-02-25T06:59:51.041-05:00I agree with Kay. A complete break from books migh...I agree with Kay. A complete break from books might be just the thing. I know I find if very difficult to read anything when I'm near the ocean. I spend far too much time just gazing at the water. Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-43520739266692894932015-02-24T23:12:11.853-05:002015-02-24T23:12:11.853-05:00I just downloaded My Brilliant Friend from the lib...I just downloaded My Brilliant Friend from the library. I do want to read the Ken Follett series sometime -- maybe this summer. It looks like just the sort of thing I would like. Karen K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13483190930383406559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-49416485052607157942015-02-24T21:57:23.204-05:002015-02-24T21:57:23.204-05:00Oh, I've been there. Slumps are so frustrating...Oh, I've been there. Slumps are so frustrating. I hope this book is the one that pulls you out of the funk!Anbolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10080054175904900094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-41688550757642199922015-02-24T21:08:25.776-05:002015-02-24T21:08:25.776-05:00I'd keep reading. Sounds like a good book.I'd keep reading. Sounds like a good book.Yvonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13261873308731564886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-11736494444041059372015-02-24T20:21:31.206-05:002015-02-24T20:21:31.206-05:00Hope this one works out for you! I agree, Ken'...Hope this one works out for you! I agree, Ken's books are too big to hold. I have this series on my Kindle.Nise' https://www.blogger.com/profile/15586400022454009379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-91832560829157341412015-02-24T20:08:59.765-05:002015-02-24T20:08:59.765-05:00I love this author and series. Have read all excep...I love this author and series. Have read all except the most recent and enjoyed them....Keep reading.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-12167672936619915732015-02-24T19:24:13.675-05:002015-02-24T19:24:13.675-05:00Linsday - I read some light nonfiction and that se...Linsday - I read some light nonfiction and that seemed to help.Now I'm going to give a graphic memoir a try, too.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-21576384210255534512015-02-24T19:23:27.428-05:002015-02-24T19:23:27.428-05:00Athira - This is really the first major slump I...Athira - This is really the first major slump I've had. I picked up a graphic memoir today... hoping that might help.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-51785134530242410642015-02-24T19:20:54.883-05:002015-02-24T19:20:54.883-05:00Grammajudyb - A support pillow would be a necessit...Grammajudyb - A support pillow would be a necessity for Winter of the World, lol! Glad to know you liked it :)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-91554958636170342472015-02-24T19:19:59.185-05:002015-02-24T19:19:59.185-05:00Kay - You may be right! I took your advice to hea...Kay - You may be right! I took your advice to heart and bought a graphic memoir I've been wanting to read and can't get from the library. First time ever I've bought a comic ;-) I know I could spend an entire week reading magazines from the library on Zinio, too.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-77792201204309936822015-02-24T19:15:23.550-05:002015-02-24T19:15:23.550-05:00Katherine - I thought about rereading some favorit...Katherine - I thought about rereading some favorites, but don't have any of them here in FL. There's always the library though...JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-73281504787432937242015-02-24T19:14:34.067-05:002015-02-24T19:14:34.067-05:00Thanks, Pat. So do I!Thanks, Pat. So do I!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-12790788553877244092015-02-24T19:14:13.280-05:002015-02-24T19:14:13.280-05:00Sarah - I had a great January and then things came...Sarah - I had a great January and then things came to an abrupt halt! Winter of the World is off to a strong start, but I just can't hold that hardcover comfortably. Ebooks to the rescue :)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-41594282442259342892015-02-24T19:11:10.548-05:002015-02-24T19:11:10.548-05:00Margot - I don't think I've ever had a slu...Margot - I don't think I've ever had a slump like this... starting to wonder if I'm developing attention deficit!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-3202219092086495582015-02-24T19:09:48.430-05:002015-02-24T19:09:48.430-05:00Literary Feline - Friendship stories seem to draw ...Literary Feline - Friendship stories seem to draw me in every time, lol!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.com