tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post6392553577702753511..comments2024-03-25T20:57:40.930-04:00Comments on Gulfside Musing: Clarissa Group Read: January UpdateJoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-38246685656177917482012-02-11T15:41:54.949-05:002012-02-11T15:41:54.949-05:00Les - I would almost always rather read an actual ...Les - I would almost always rather read an actual book, too, but this one is just too heavy and the print is is too small. When I finally get around to reading War & Peace, it will be on my Nook.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-46152707901922426572012-02-10T07:21:14.764-05:002012-02-10T07:21:14.764-05:00Congrats on your Simple Touch purchase!! My husban...Congrats on your Simple Touch purchase!! My husband loves his, but in spite of working for B&N, I still prefer the printed version of books.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-71859009148183762102012-02-05T13:15:51.122-05:002012-02-05T13:15:51.122-05:00Shelley - Reading on your phone sounds like a grea...Shelley - Reading on your phone sounds like a great alternative... you'll have it with you at all times! ;-) I'm really hoping the rest of the book is as entertaining as these first few letters. We'll see.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-69437139618070027652012-02-03T11:03:39.349-05:002012-02-03T11:03:39.349-05:00Yay for reading it on your Nook. I'm reading ...Yay for reading it on your Nook. I'm reading mine on my phone, which is quite convenient. Neither of my libraries even had a copy of the book. They must think no one in their right might would check out such a huge book, lol!Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18408471966661831444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-18717810047597786512012-02-02T09:02:38.227-05:002012-02-02T09:02:38.227-05:00Syaci - I think reading this on my Nook will make ...Syaci - I think reading this on my Nook will make a huge difference!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-37904802576869119572012-02-01T20:45:13.259-05:002012-02-01T20:45:13.259-05:00I just know that I'm going to enjoy reading ab...I just know that I'm going to enjoy reading about your experience with this book for the year!!! I'm glad that you now have this hefty tome on your Nook!!!Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-44258971955816169462012-02-01T08:56:55.327-05:002012-02-01T08:56:55.327-05:00Col - With a family like that, I'm afraid Clar...Col - With a family like that, I'm afraid Clarissa has a tough road ahead of her. Glad you are reading with us -on to the February letters!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-89801700118393776012012-01-31T23:05:09.271-05:002012-01-31T23:05:09.271-05:00I absolutely loved the quote you chose, as it poin...I absolutely loved the quote you chose, as it points to Clarissa's frustration with her parents -- and her obnoxious brother James. Thanks so much for inviting us to join in for this read along, as I am already enjoying Clarissa's unexpectedly modern vibe!Col (Col Reads)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03136923310179832040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-23088414113512517372012-01-31T20:17:32.254-05:002012-01-31T20:17:32.254-05:00IngridLola - I've heard a few Pamela horror st...IngridLola - I've heard a few Pamela horror stories. So far this is very engaging... we'll see where we go from here.<br /><br />I lodge in Grub Street - You must get some funny looks on the tube when you haul out a book that big!<br /><br />Kathleen - Thanks! I may even attempt War & Peace next year... it could finally be possible with the Nook ;-)<br /><br />Margot - The appeal factor is pretty high for me right now, too. I never expected this to be so engaging!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-49002910593709601152012-01-31T20:03:05.191-05:002012-01-31T20:03:05.191-05:00This is one of those stories that really appeals t...This is one of those stories that really appeals to me. I'd like to find out what happens to Clarissa in the year ahead of her. The characters look interesting.Margothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07422981969760935118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-20211673970898152052012-01-31T19:19:13.811-05:002012-01-31T19:19:13.811-05:00Enjoy the book. I find the Nook is perfect for bi...Enjoy the book. I find the Nook is perfect for big "chunksters" like this!Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01739982274914536036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-44552499194847311482012-01-31T17:18:07.049-05:002012-01-31T17:18:07.049-05:00I had to double back my copy in plastic so it surv...I had to double back my copy in plastic so it survives the read, it is satisfying hulking it out my bag on the tube though, the heft is satisfying.GrubStLodgerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05688293269271572695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-36064900641932950142012-01-31T16:29:50.282-05:002012-01-31T16:29:50.282-05:00I'm interested to see what you all think! I re...I'm interested to see what you all think! I really did not like Pamela, I'm curious to see if Clarissa is any better.IngridLolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079137600900264656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-10735195981398156652012-01-31T16:20:41.535-05:002012-01-31T16:20:41.535-05:00Thomas - If you still want to join in, I promise n...Thomas - If you still want to join in, I promise not to mention it to James;-)<br /><br />Care - Glad your letter-writing project is going well. That's quite an undertaking in itself! <br /><br />Adam - It's not to late to join in if you can locate a copy. There were only six letters in January and February is also a very light month - it would be easy to catch up.<br /><br />Terri B. - I have a feeling we're in for a wild ride with Lovelace. Can't wait until he makes an official appearance!<br /><br />Cat - I think we're in for a little rebellion, too... this could get even more interesting! So glad I can read the upcoming letters on my Nook.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-946274592743239842012-01-31T14:40:48.932-05:002012-01-31T14:40:48.932-05:00Glad you're enjoying it too - it's great t...Glad you're enjoying it too - it's great to see everyone so enthusiastic. I decided to read on my Kindle too because of the size.<br />I have a feeling Clarissa will rebel against her family - compared to them Lovelace doesn't seem too bad - so far!Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09391899740930810224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-8814945439547278252012-01-31T13:31:56.052-05:002012-01-31T13:31:56.052-05:00I too can't wait to find out if Lovelace is tr...I too can't wait to find out if Lovelace is truly that bad!Terri B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12215878121282668358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-61408596410610005192012-01-31T12:42:09.125-05:002012-01-31T12:42:09.125-05:00Ahh - I definitely want to read one, and the size ...Ahh - I definitely want to read one, and the size is certainly daunting, so a year-long group read is a great idea. Wish I had known about it sooner so I could plan and buy the book (I look for it everytime I'm at the store, but no one ever has it - I'll have to break down and buy it online sometime).Roof Beam Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06792884580084363046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-22724699375314273232012-01-31T11:00:29.123-05:002012-01-31T11:00:29.123-05:00I do think this would be fun especially considerin...I do think this would be fun especially considering my year of letter-writing (which is going very well!) <br />Congrats on the Nook.Carehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06478474870247729611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-34511615357196519972012-01-31T08:44:05.706-05:002012-01-31T08:44:05.706-05:00Oh golly I wish this one was in my TBR Double Dare...Oh golly I wish this one was in my TBR Double Dare pile. I love the idea of reading the letters on the days they were written. I love, love, love that idea. And I own the book, but alas, I did not put it in my Double Dare pile. So I am going to have to wait until next year to do this.Thomas Hogglestockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14284352537015457974noreply@blogger.com