tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post2765408328193674679..comments2024-03-25T20:57:40.930-04:00Comments on Gulfside Musing: Book Briefs: Voices From the Pandemic and Five Tuesdays in WinterJoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-66805639399615785242022-01-04T21:09:51.679-05:002022-01-04T21:09:51.679-05:00Helen - I was worried it might be too soon for a b...Helen - I was worried it might be too soon for a book about pandemic experiences, but just couldn't put this down!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-24601681801692447142022-01-04T18:45:19.431-05:002022-01-04T18:45:19.431-05:00The pandemic stories book sounds really intense si...The pandemic stories book sounds really intense since we're still in it, but also interesting and poignant. I'll have to look for a copy.Helen's Book Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01404788769349792460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-18983220234840070402022-01-04T16:28:00.646-05:002022-01-04T16:28:00.646-05:00Thanks, Angela. Hope 2022 is off to a good start f...Thanks, Angela. Hope 2022 is off to a good start for you and your family!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-58187281878686140102022-01-04T16:26:29.239-05:002022-01-04T16:26:29.239-05:00Les - This is the Story of a Happy Marriage was a ...Les - This is the Story of a Happy Marriage was a favorite the year I listened... pretty sure the essay that made me cry was about Patchett's grandmother. I distinctly remember being glad I had sunglasses on while walking the beach so nobody could tell I was crying! Enjoy!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-89183663338082780682022-01-04T15:56:42.896-05:002022-01-04T15:56:42.896-05:00I only received one book (for my birthday), but I ...I only received one book (for my birthday), but I gave my mom and Rod a few, so I'll benefit from those gifts in a few months. ;) I've not only added Voices from the Pandemic to my audio queue, but I also downloaded This Is the Story of a Happy Marriage. I don't know why I haven't read/listened to it yet! Thanks for the recs. Enjoy your beautiful weather.Les in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15053880852764886416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-14943523819162179122022-01-04T11:21:36.173-05:002022-01-04T11:21:36.173-05:00So glad you had a great holiday season with your f...So glad you had a great holiday season with your family!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746631124966726182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-15613676906170937412022-01-04T11:10:55.775-05:002022-01-04T11:10:55.775-05:00Athira - Voices From the Pandemic will be on my li...Athira - Voices From the Pandemic will be on my list of favorites later this week.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-43130295756118832592022-01-04T08:50:47.756-05:002022-01-04T08:50:47.756-05:00Laurie - Short stories were perfect for a crazy ho...Laurie - Short stories were perfect for a crazy holiday week and Lily King can write those, too! All were good, but a few really stood out.<br /><br />Our daughter was afraid her flight to NYC would be cancelled last weekend, but luckily they didn't have a problem getting back. The other daughter is hoping to be as lucky this weekend!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-77747623727233649172022-01-04T08:46:45.660-05:002022-01-04T08:46:45.660-05:00Katherine - There were seven of us in the house fo...Katherine - There were seven of us in the house for over a week. Crazy, but a lot of fun! I'm starting my year-end post today.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-25719059123321419852022-01-04T08:46:05.225-05:002022-01-04T08:46:05.225-05:00I recently heard about Voices from the Pandemic an...I recently heard about Voices from the Pandemic and would like to listen to that one. Glad that you recommend it as well. Athirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03366654538383603004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-35946420319263889542022-01-03T22:24:43.961-05:002022-01-03T22:24:43.961-05:00I loved Writers & Lovers on audio, too, so tha...I loved Writers & Lovers on audio, too, so thank you for mentioning Five Tuesdays in Winter! Putting a hold on it now.<br />We have a NYC daughter, too. She was so afraid of getting stuck here having to quarantine in the burbs with us, but she made it back home all right! haha<br />Happy New Year!Laurie Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00177559207735782406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-7265759565150791652022-01-03T22:13:02.665-05:002022-01-03T22:13:02.665-05:00Wonderful to have time with family and a nice holi...Wonderful to have time with family and a nice holiday! I'm looking forward to seeing your favorites list and happy new year! Katherine Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126062556416434416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-34943272967811022022-01-03T21:24:37.319-05:002022-01-03T21:24:37.319-05:00Diane - We've enjoyed having the whole family ...Diane - We've enjoyed having the whole family around... the first time with both boyfriends, but I doubt it will be the last. It seems like audible doesn't usually have new/popular titles in the Plus catalog, so Five Tuesdays in Winter may be a holiday gift. Voices From the Pandemic was just excellent!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-88756134543505706102022-01-03T21:21:15.847-05:002022-01-03T21:21:15.847-05:00Care - Yes!! It's free in the Audible Plus cat...Care - Yes!! It's free in the Audible Plus catalog now... download IMMEDIATELY! I still haven't figured out whether those books disappear when they change the catalog, but go get it now!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-11190957948771194102022-01-03T21:19:09.368-05:002022-01-03T21:19:09.368-05:00Les - This is the longest I've been away from ...Les - This is the longest I've been away from the blog since the beginning of the pandemic... I've missed all of you!!<br /><br />My audio and tbr lists are absolutely out of control too and, for the first time in years, I received several books for Christmas. My reading plans are set for the next couple of months! BUT I do think you should bump up Voices From the Pandemic. It's been years since I cried while listening to an audiobook (This is the Story of a Happy Marriage was the last time), but I cried while listening to Voices. The multi-voice narration was just perfect. <br /><br />Even if you can't get to Five Tuesdays in Winter right away, go ahead and download it while it's available... not sure if they can claw it back when the deal is over. It fit my short holiday attention span perfectly. While I enjoyed some of the stories more, there wasn't a bad one in the collection.<br /><br />I read so many great books this year and am having a hard time narrowing down my list of favorites. Not a bad problem, I'd say! JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-57540070492509984622022-01-03T21:06:05.752-05:002022-01-03T21:06:05.752-05:00Vicki - Hope you can get a copy from your library....Vicki - Hope you can get a copy from your library. If they have the audio, I recommend going that route.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-12972102628661196572022-01-03T19:38:54.826-05:002022-01-03T19:38:54.826-05:00Glad things have been going well with family visit...Glad things have been going well with family visiting. Yes, I was surprised the Lily King book was free - I also rated it 4 stars and enjoyed it. The pandemic audio is also on my list. Take care and looking forward to seeing your favorites list.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-7893627774174585302022-01-03T19:10:30.425-05:002022-01-03T19:10:30.425-05:00A Lily King FREE audiobook? yes, please. AND it fi...A Lily King FREE audiobook? yes, please. AND it fits one of the categories for my What's in a Name Challenge. Happy New YearCarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06478474870247729611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-22836500199197829502022-01-03T18:40:19.257-05:002022-01-03T18:40:19.257-05:00Hooray! You're back. You've been missed, m...Hooray! You're back. You've been missed, my friend. I'm glad you have had a good time with your family.<br /><br />I have so many audiobooks in my queue, but I'm going to bump Voices from the Pandemic to the top of the list. Thanks for the review. Thanks also for letting me know that I can download Five Tuesdays in Winter from Audible! Whoohoo. Who doesn't love a free audiobook? <br /><br />Enjoy the rest of your time with your visitors. I'm looking forward to seeing your "Best of 2021" list. I'm still working on mine...Les in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15053880852764886416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-21479150108711458482022-01-03T16:05:05.818-05:002022-01-03T16:05:05.818-05:00I have Voices from the Pandemic on my list to read...I have Voices from the Pandemic on my list to read. I still need to look for a copy. Happy to know you enjoyed it!Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16974471357928655315noreply@blogger.com