tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post5426680728457094363..comments2024-03-25T20:57:40.930-04:00Comments on Gulfside Musing: Monday MusingJoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-36621269465251515332013-05-01T16:03:15.961-04:002013-05-01T16:03:15.961-04:00Stacybuckeye - I'm liking The Thirteenth Tale ...Stacybuckeye - I'm liking The Thirteenth Tale more and more as I turn the pages!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-39229975194767884992013-05-01T09:48:24.259-04:002013-05-01T09:48:24.259-04:00The Thirteenth Tale is a perfect book for readers....The Thirteenth Tale is a perfect book for readers. I hope you all LOVE it :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-24940479381994830792013-05-01T08:01:51.206-04:002013-05-01T08:01:51.206-04:00Staci - I'm SURE you will love it... be warned...Staci - I'm SURE you will love it... be warned that some parts are very sad. I listened on the way to my haircut and walked into the salon with tears in my eyes. That was a little embarrassing!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-87525301425684374162013-04-30T21:36:43.184-04:002013-04-30T21:36:43.184-04:00Your love for Calling Me Home had me clicking the ...Your love for Calling Me Home had me clicking the link and purchasing it!! thanks so much. I've been trying to figure out which book to use my credit on this month. I think you've had some amazing books this year!!!Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-49811956825727615002013-04-30T09:58:32.307-04:002013-04-30T09:58:32.307-04:00Anbolyn - Oh, I loved The Enchanted April!! It'...Anbolyn - Oh, I loved The Enchanted April!! It's almost as good as an actual vacation in Italy :-)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-58860595863405933922013-04-30T09:56:03.807-04:002013-04-30T09:56:03.807-04:00Booksnyc - I ended up downloading the audio and wi...Booksnyc - I ended up downloading the audio and will make it a read/listen combo. The voices drew me in instantly and I'm already curious about what's ahead. Think I only listened to a half hour. Maybe a little more time might help you, but if it doesn't I'd move on to something you really enjoy.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-42472291909058716182013-04-30T09:50:28.153-04:002013-04-30T09:50:28.153-04:00Lisa - I haven't had a streak of good books li...Lisa - I haven't had a streak of good books like this in a long time! Sorry to hear about your book club frustration. We actually have 18 members in my group, but are very happy if 8 show up for meetings. Even happier if at least 6 read the book ;-)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-53126045525802237022013-04-30T09:48:22.320-04:002013-04-30T09:48:22.320-04:00Diane - April has definitely been a month of good ...Diane - April has definitely been a month of good books. Hope you're having a great week!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-53157787018688976192013-04-30T09:47:43.722-04:002013-04-30T09:47:43.722-04:00Lilea - That's great - we can compare notes on...Lilea - That's great - we can compare notes on The Thirteenth Tale! Sorry about your growing tbr list ;-)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-63055328974871751162013-04-30T09:44:45.702-04:002013-04-30T09:44:45.702-04:00Carrie - Glad to know you loved The Thirteenth Tal...Carrie - Glad to know you loved The Thirteenth Tale! Just the first chapter has me intrigued to know more about Vida Winter (and Margaret, too) and the antiquarian book shop setting is perfect!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-6701444356368559282013-04-30T09:40:51.527-04:002013-04-30T09:40:51.527-04:00Kathleen - I still have lots of spring cleaning le...Kathleen - I still have lots of spring cleaning left to do (amazing how dirty this place gets over the winter), but I'd much rather spend time outside!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-31405969411249735382013-04-30T09:37:12.397-04:002013-04-30T09:37:12.397-04:00Brooke - It was actually the book club in Maryland...Brooke - It was actually the book club in Maryland my friend visited that loved The Thirteenth Tale so much... we'll see what my group thinks of it. I'm enjoying it so far.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-66456794970138609392013-04-30T09:35:17.596-04:002013-04-30T09:35:17.596-04:00Harvee - It's going to take me a while to sort...Harvee - It's going to take me a while to sort through The Burgess Boys. Strout is such a great writer. Olive Kitteridge is simply amazing and I loved her first novel Amy and Isabelle, too. Will get to Abide With Me soon, I hope.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-13263913527386280702013-04-30T09:32:11.961-04:002013-04-30T09:32:11.961-04:00JaneGS - Our dual graduation took place two years ...JaneGS - Our dual graduation took place two years ago - congratulations to your twins! I remember you mentioned Syracuse University last year. Is it still being considered? <br /><br />I have an audio copy of The Last Runaway here. Sounds like I need to move it to the top of the pile!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-46717083183115606072013-04-30T09:28:06.681-04:002013-04-30T09:28:06.681-04:00Trish - I'm so glad to know you loved The Thir...Trish - I'm so glad to know you loved The Thirteenth Tale! I usually prefer nonfiction on audio, too. Somehow it's easier for me to stay focused. The only drawback is that you miss out on photos, maps, charts, etc., so I often end up borrowing a print copy from the library, too. JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-24027446830548539652013-04-30T01:11:34.261-04:002013-04-30T01:11:34.261-04:00Just when most of the world is heading into the ou...Just when most of the world is heading into the outdoors we here in the desert are heading out of it! We just had our first 100 degree day and the sun is brutal. Nothing outside for me until October or November.<br />I can't wait to read The Burgess Boys. This week I am devoting my reading time to The Enchanted April and, just like the Italian days, it is very leisurely.Anbolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10080054175904900094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-31576286838598959082013-04-29T22:05:59.572-04:002013-04-29T22:05:59.572-04:00I have started listening to The Thirteenth Tale bu...I have started listening to The Thirteenth Tale but can't seem to get into it - I also heard great reviews of the audio so I wonder if I just need to give it a bit more time.<br /><br />You certainly had a productive weekend - bring on the good weather - I am glad Spring is finally here!Booksnychttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11197753056299399065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-73053560020134559532013-04-29T21:14:53.449-04:002013-04-29T21:14:53.449-04:00You really have been having great luck with books ...You really have been having great luck with books lately! I've been so frustrated with my book club lately, can't get them to read anything or show up for meetings. I kind of think of it as being as much of a commitment as any other thing I commit; wouldn't it be great if everyone in the clubs did?Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554217416500328610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-4089821672116700102013-04-29T20:07:34.065-04:002013-04-29T20:07:34.065-04:00You have read some great sounding books lately. We...You have read some great sounding books lately. We had a busy weekend as well. Hope you enjoy your week.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-44491986274996232142013-04-29T18:13:41.025-04:002013-04-29T18:13:41.025-04:00I've had The Thirteenth Tale in my bookcase fo...I've had The Thirteenth Tale in my bookcase for years and have never gotten around to reading it. I think I'll read it next, putting it in front of The Unfinished Work of Elizabeth D, which I had originally planned to read next. I cant wait to read what you have to say about it.<br /><br />My already long "to be read list" is growing at an alarming rate since I've been reading your blog. I better pick up the pace!Lileahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13467358336863774465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-60424761839282549352013-04-29T17:06:17.166-04:002013-04-29T17:06:17.166-04:00I absolutely loved The Thirteenth Tale when I read...I absolutely loved The Thirteenth Tale when I read it years ago; I should probably consider a reread.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-87068535121658963692013-04-29T16:03:26.563-04:002013-04-29T16:03:26.563-04:00I am overdue for spring cleaning but we've had...I am overdue for spring cleaning but we've had such warm (like summer) weather in California that I've been too busy spending all of my time outdoors!Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01739982274914536036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-60841391006048165162013-04-29T14:30:20.394-04:002013-04-29T14:30:20.394-04:00I haven't read Thirteenth Tale yet (although i...I haven't read Thirteenth Tale yet (although it's on my shelves!) but look forward to doing so. I'm intrigued that your book club seemed to enjoy it so much and will keep it in mind as a title to suggest to my club. Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13474997114568231162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-72943291273880064772013-04-29T14:04:36.522-04:002013-04-29T14:04:36.522-04:00I finished The Burgess Boys and was quite taken wi...I finished The Burgess Boys and was quite taken with it though I have not read Oliver Kitteridge. Found the book quite unusual but have not written a review. Still thinking about it too.Harveehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03490108303790217277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-64511987256188608112013-04-29T12:41:05.330-04:002013-04-29T12:41:05.330-04:00We had a gorgeous weekend in Colorado too, but I s...We had a gorgeous weekend in Colorado too, but I spent most of it inside working on graduation quilts for my twins.<br /><br />I love The Marriage of Figaro--sounds like a wonderful evening.<br /><br />I'll have to check out Cooked--I liked the other Michael Pollan book I read. Maybe my library has an audio version--I agree, this is a perfect kind of book for audio. <br /><br />I'm currently listening to The Last Runaway, and finding myself volunteering to run errands just so that I can have some car time in which to listen to it.JaneGShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11094501834387622997noreply@blogger.com