tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post7111850314168928566..comments2024-03-25T20:57:40.930-04:00Comments on Gulfside Musing: Weekly Update: November 2, 2014JoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-90836990781733423062014-11-04T17:43:43.001-05:002014-11-04T17:43:43.001-05:00Jennifer - I'm not looking forward to snowfall...Jennifer - I'm not looking forward to snowfall comparisons ;-)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-81113259861645029592014-11-04T10:59:57.642-05:002014-11-04T10:59:57.642-05:00Our leaves have all fallen as well. (Northern Wisc...Our leaves have all fallen as well. (Northern Wisconsin) We sure had a glorious fall, while it lasted. Soon we'll be comparing our snow fall :) <br /><br />I have to check out your mac & cheese post! I didn't manage to get a Weekend Cooking post up this time around. I'm always cooking something though :D<br /><br />Have a great week!The Relentless Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07059240496186812005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-5975986598494014982014-11-04T07:52:58.301-05:002014-11-04T07:52:58.301-05:00Deb - I will! Hope to finish it this weekend.Deb - I will! Hope to finish it this weekend.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-46213112924773523352014-11-03T21:04:17.045-05:002014-11-03T21:04:17.045-05:00I love the idea of "see the good" for No...I love the idea of "see the good" for November or any month. Thank you for sharing that.<br /><br />I'm interested in seeing what you think of the new Waters book. Let us know.Deb Nance at Readerbuzzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12128529491888701996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-47214855980173759472014-11-03T20:05:48.271-05:002014-11-03T20:05:48.271-05:00Thanks, Diana. I'm really looking forward to i...Thanks, Diana. I'm really looking forward to it!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-21129727379739630692014-11-03T20:05:25.243-05:002014-11-03T20:05:25.243-05:00Pat - I think #seethegood is perfect for November....Pat - I think #seethegood is perfect for November... and beyond, too!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-15156895415323966742014-11-03T20:04:45.826-05:002014-11-03T20:04:45.826-05:00Carrie - I think my reaction is mixed on The Payin...Carrie - I think my reaction is mixed on The Paying Guests right now. Will be curious to hear what you think. Wolitzer is quickly becoming a favorite. I'm going to read The Wife next on Shannon's recommendation.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-19481503258560410162014-11-03T19:57:35.576-05:002014-11-03T19:57:35.576-05:00I love the fall photos. Enjoy your trip to Florida...I love the fall photos. Enjoy your trip to Florida!Book of Secretshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06259592113584639013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-5604438866052638632014-11-03T19:10:58.708-05:002014-11-03T19:10:58.708-05:00Thanks for sharing your photos. I can see they wo...Thanks for sharing your photos. I can see they would be inspiring. I like your #seethegoodAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16263900929320390381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-31114561128136569502014-11-03T18:38:42.066-05:002014-11-03T18:38:42.066-05:00Those photos are beautiful! I haven't read any...Those photos are beautiful! I haven't read any Wolitzer, but Belzhar sounds like one I should check out. My name finally came to the top of the hold list for The Paying Guests - hoping I like it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-53345652024591168532014-11-03T15:59:03.622-05:002014-11-03T15:59:03.622-05:00Stacy - The sky was very gray Saturday, but those ...Stacy - The sky was very gray Saturday, but those red leaves made my day! I'm sure it's got something do do with our position in relation to Lake Ontario, but it seems like the sun just stops shining in November and we rarely see it again until spring :-(JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-1325575424061133882014-11-03T15:55:18.416-05:002014-11-03T15:55:18.416-05:00Sarah - I'm not sure how Wolitzer pulled it of...Sarah - I'm not sure how Wolitzer pulled it off, but I HATE fantasy and magical elements and this worked for me. It's a quick read, so not much time invested if you don't like it.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-50157819209078441902014-11-03T15:53:33.291-05:002014-11-03T15:53:33.291-05:00Quixotic Magpie - Yes, the sun and warmth next wee...Quixotic Magpie - Yes, the sun and warmth next week should see me through until January, at least ;-) Fall is my favorite time of year here though.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-21542122081520439902014-11-03T15:52:07.250-05:002014-11-03T15:52:07.250-05:00Laurel-Rain Snow - Belzhar was actually my third...Laurel-Rain Snow - Belzhar was actually my third YA novel this year. A record for me, lol!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-80510775490442153372014-11-03T15:50:46.250-05:002014-11-03T15:50:46.250-05:00Leila - My mother didn't even finish The Inter...Leila - My mother didn't even finish The Interestings, so I'm not sure I'll recommend Belzhar to her. They are very different books though.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-37062794280841775822014-11-03T15:49:41.488-05:002014-11-03T15:49:41.488-05:00BethF - It was your review that convinced me to gi...BethF - It was your review that convinced me to give Belzhar a try. Thank you!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-27306821005754073652014-11-03T15:49:04.650-05:002014-11-03T15:49:04.650-05:00Brona - I'm glad Wolitzer has such an extensiv...Brona - I'm glad Wolitzer has such an extensive backlist!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-15318773522874943562014-11-03T15:48:37.174-05:002014-11-03T15:48:37.174-05:00Whata beautiful splash of red! We've had a few...Whata beautiful splash of red! We've had a few beautiful days here. Cleveland gets dismal January-March ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-48080071700632257272014-11-03T15:48:34.326-05:002014-11-03T15:48:34.326-05:00Kimberly - I'm not sure how I ever got turned ...Kimberly - I'm not sure how I ever got turned off on magical realism, but it worked for me in Belzhar. The Hotel is good so far, too.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-2868720186595852192014-11-03T15:47:34.147-05:002014-11-03T15:47:34.147-05:00Catherine - Not an awful lot has happened in the h...Catherine - Not an awful lot has happened in the hotel, but I'm enjoying learning about the characters. Wonder if there will eventually be more action...JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-68551470375401414422014-11-03T15:46:21.732-05:002014-11-03T15:46:21.732-05:00Athira - I know we're lucky to have such beaut...Athira - I know we're lucky to have such beautiful fall colors here. Too bad it can't last until spring ;-)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-15126550699274606512014-11-03T15:45:33.121-05:002014-11-03T15:45:33.121-05:00Greg - Those retro covers always appeal to me, too...Greg - Those retro covers always appeal to me, too. We're definitely looking forward to time in Florida!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-64489574132645432582014-11-03T14:51:10.065-05:002014-11-03T14:51:10.065-05:00I absolutely loved The Interestings and have avoid...I absolutely loved The Interestings and have avoided Belzhar b/c of the magical element (I usually don't like that stuff either), but you're the 2nd or 3rd person I've seen mention that they loved it despite not being a fan of magical realism. Maybe I'll give it a shot! Your leaves are gorgeous!Sarah (Sarah's Book Shelves)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04114051128835057362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-77003492877505725612014-11-03T13:12:25.018-05:002014-11-03T13:12:25.018-05:00What a great time of year to head to Florida! You ...What a great time of year to head to Florida! You can soak up a little sun to bring back for the wintertime. And that tree is gorgeous - my favorite of the fall leaf colors is that glorious blazing red. Have fun on your trip!Erin @ Quixotic Magpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10528275471104279266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-73546628174975732942014-11-03T10:32:02.918-05:002014-11-03T10:32:02.918-05:00I felt the same about Belzhar...and I think it mov...I felt the same about Belzhar...and I think it moved me more than most YA books as well...and as for The Interestings, I like that we saw the characters in adulthood, too, which moved it beyond the usual YA angst.<br /><br />Thanks for visiting my blog, and enjoy the fall that remains. Alas, it is all to short!Laurel-Rain Snowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00101090217639410913noreply@blogger.com