tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post6538357714935856823..comments2024-03-25T20:57:40.930-04:00Comments on Gulfside Musing: Current Reading: April 25JoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-88073353651641119022017-05-07T06:53:02.624-04:002017-05-07T06:53:02.624-04:00Tamara - I'll finish The Vegetarian today, and...Tamara - I'll finish The Vegetarian today, and it is a very unusual book! Can't wait to see how it ends. I kept reading, but it's not a book for everyone. Pachinko is on my list, so I'm glad to know you liked it.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-83172497965371496542017-05-06T17:10:20.803-04:002017-05-06T17:10:20.803-04:00Vegitarian has been getting good reviews, but then...Vegitarian has been getting good reviews, but then so have other korean authors.. thanks for this nudge, I'll probably put this on my list to read too.. i quite enjoyed Pachinko. Tamarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14635416571278107397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-33732019579085738362017-04-29T17:16:33.420-04:002017-04-29T17:16:33.420-04:00Susan - Definitely a strange little book, but it h...Susan - Definitely a strange little book, but it has certainly pulled me in. Wish I had more time to read this week.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-4175056584141791232017-04-29T10:19:56.902-04:002017-04-29T10:19:56.902-04:00It sounds like a strange book but now you have me ...It sounds like a strange book but now you have me interested in it too. It won the Booker Prize so it must be a bit powerful. Look forward to your review. Enjoy safe travels back home. thecuecardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08870323589682197091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-38560988401561599512017-04-28T07:45:25.456-04:002017-04-28T07:45:25.456-04:00JudyMac - Have a feeling it's only a matter of...JudyMac - Have a feeling it's only a matter of time... ;-)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-42916789429846218182017-04-27T21:51:34.683-04:002017-04-27T21:51:34.683-04:00Wouldn't be surprised if someday you decide to...Wouldn't be surprised if someday you decide to leave upstate NY after Thanksgiving and not go back until the end of May. I think that's what I would do. :-) JudyMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04448320253904832677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-80614960661636759262017-04-27T09:13:42.331-04:002017-04-27T09:13:42.331-04:00Katherine - I'll finish Nothing to Envy today ...Katherine - I'll finish Nothing to Envy today and am already recommending it to friends... such an interesting and eye-opening book! 70s is just about perfect for me. I think my northern blood needs to thin out a bit more in FL before that becomes chilly ;-) JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-86253416976130567292017-04-26T16:37:33.496-04:002017-04-26T16:37:33.496-04:00Temps in the 50s sounds WAY to cold! We're in...Temps in the 50s sounds WAY to cold! We're in the 70s and I'm not entirely sure how I feel about it. It still feels pretty chilly but I'm quite a wimp. An interesting combination of books - both Korean but I imagine very different. Nothing to Envy is on my TBR and I'm glad to hear there's some background info as I know an embarrassingly little amount about North Korea! Have a great week and a safe trip home.Katherine Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126062556416434416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-45241299636573617552017-04-26T15:59:59.729-04:002017-04-26T15:59:59.729-04:00Sarah - I'm going to bet The Vegetarian pulls ...Sarah - I'm going to bet The Vegetarian pulls you right in, too!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-16870603634833094412017-04-26T15:59:31.689-04:002017-04-26T15:59:31.689-04:00Diane - So far I can't even think of anything ...Diane - So far I can't even think of anything to compare The Vegetarian with...JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-34637528489993978202017-04-26T15:58:55.964-04:002017-04-26T15:58:55.964-04:00Patty - The books do seem to be extra heavy this w...Patty - The books do seem to be extra heavy this week. On Turpentine Lane and Her Royal Spyness were nice breaks, so now I'm ready for serious again :)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-17160865480735131372017-04-26T15:57:34.134-04:002017-04-26T15:57:34.134-04:00Brian Joseph - I don't think I'll be leavi...Brian Joseph - I don't think I'll be leaving North Korea after I finish Nothing to Envy. I look forward to checking the post Greg mentions above.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-60717024317738877482017-04-26T15:56:35.137-04:002017-04-26T15:56:35.137-04:00Greg... and thanks for the link. Can't wait to...Greg... and thanks for the link. Can't wait to check those out!!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-18866004218117101582017-04-26T15:55:34.645-04:002017-04-26T15:55:34.645-04:00Greg - I'm finding it harder to leave FL this ...Greg - I'm finding it harder to leave FL this year than in years past, but it will be good to see my parents after such a long winter. I'm hoping to finish Nothing to Envy today or tomorrow... it's excellent!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-28416193720585547562017-04-26T15:54:07.019-04:002017-04-26T15:54:07.019-04:00Nise' - We're going to try a different rou...Nise' - We're going to try a different route home and take in some new sights. Hopefully I'll find some time to read, too.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-34249966511384215082017-04-26T15:52:54.761-04:002017-04-26T15:52:54.761-04:00Vintage Reading - The reviews have been very posit...Vintage Reading - The reviews have been very positive overall. I didn't think a book like this would pull me in so easily, but I'm completely hooked!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-52505234304361271152017-04-26T15:51:54.362-04:002017-04-26T15:51:54.362-04:00Margot - The narrator certainly seems to be an unu...Margot - The narrator certainly seems to be an unusual guy. I wonder if he thought she would be docile and malleable? Think he's in for a rough road ahead. We shall see...JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-57666463105233612132017-04-26T15:50:47.932-04:002017-04-26T15:50:47.932-04:00Iliana - I'd been curious about The Vegetarian...Iliana - I'd been curious about The Vegetarian for a while. The timing of Jillian's review and library availability seemed too good to pass up!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-46612816029923507282017-04-26T15:49:39.315-04:002017-04-26T15:49:39.315-04:00Vicki - I'm very drawn to The Vegetarian now, ...Vicki - I'm very drawn to The Vegetarian now, but have no idea where it's headed. We'll see...JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-5643333676360661172017-04-26T15:49:03.979-04:002017-04-26T15:49:03.979-04:00Monica - I like when my fiction and nonfiction hav...Monica - I like when my fiction and nonfiction have a common theme... and I didn't even plan it this way. Both books are good so far.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-52354314374828499402017-04-26T15:48:15.483-04:002017-04-26T15:48:15.483-04:00Laurel-Rain Snow - I don't think I've ever...Laurel-Rain Snow - I don't think I've ever read a future wife description quite like that! The book is very good,but I'm reserving judgement until I see where it ends up.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-70840762106928784722017-04-26T15:46:53.347-04:002017-04-26T15:46:53.347-04:00Wendy - The Vegetarian is such a strange little bo...Wendy - The Vegetarian is such a strange little book, but it has really managed to draw me on. I'm loving Nothing to Envy and hope to finish it today or tomorrow.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-48743668624497234142017-04-26T15:45:43.248-04:002017-04-26T15:45:43.248-04:00Audrey - April never really counts as spring for m...Audrey - April never really counts as spring for me either, although my sister says it has been unusually mild the last two weeks. It will get cold again just in time for my arrival... sigh.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-81234937759488590892017-04-26T15:43:42.439-04:002017-04-26T15:43:42.439-04:00JudyMac - I haven't blogged nearly as much thi...JudyMac - I haven't blogged nearly as much this winter, you're right. We had a lot of company and I just haven't been in the mood to write about books. Plus, I was spending way too much time on the news. This is also the first year I haven't been ready to head north again and I know Zelda will miss the beach, too. Fingers crossed for a more regular blogging schedule once I get back into my routine at home.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-50381037396317641112017-04-26T15:39:47.340-04:002017-04-26T15:39:47.340-04:00Catherine - I'm about 1/3 through now, but wil...Catherine - I'm about 1/3 through now, but will wait until I've finished to say more.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.com