tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post3063019835099484355..comments2024-03-25T20:57:40.930-04:00Comments on Gulfside Musing: Weekly Update: More Reading than BloggingJoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-59912091060097891792014-06-16T22:13:27.545-04:002014-06-16T22:13:27.545-04:00Lisa - It's a great audio (much better than pr...Lisa - It's a great audio (much better than print, I'm sure), but I'm absolutely horrified at the lack of preparedness and magnitude of human suffering. Still have 2/3 of the book to go, but my blood is already boiling!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-38868454103881966422014-06-16T21:50:22.606-04:002014-06-16T21:50:22.606-04:00How is Five Days on audio? I'm not sure I coul...How is Five Days on audio? I'm not sure I could drive and listen to it and that's the only time I listen. Might get so pissed that I drove a little too aggressively!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554217416500328610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-75812504997838265162014-06-16T16:30:09.030-04:002014-06-16T16:30:09.030-04:00Stacybuckeye - I couldn't even tell you the la...Stacybuckeye - I couldn't even tell you the last time I was caught up on reviews! Five Days at Memorial is both sad and scary, but fascinating, too.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-12486879751911429902014-06-16T09:11:18.736-04:002014-06-16T09:11:18.736-04:00I used to never get behind on reviews and then I p...I used to never get behind on reviews and then I participated in the read-a-thon in April and haven't caught up since!<br />Five Days at Memorial looks like it would scare/sadden me. I look forward to seeing what you think.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-85650383460544458122014-06-09T22:02:20.131-04:002014-06-09T22:02:20.131-04:00Andi- What an amazing story! This was the perfect ...Andi- What an amazing story! This was the perfect read/listen combo because they had actual conversation with Hugeutte on the audio... she sounds so engaged and upbeat. I may need to seek out The Phantom of Fifth Avenue and see if they have a different perspective. JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-25061667756128695532014-06-09T21:59:23.722-04:002014-06-09T21:59:23.722-04:00Quixotic Magpie - We finished off the last of the ...Quixotic Magpie - We finished off the last of the salad tonight, and I can't wait to read more of Still Life With Bread Crumbs.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-9417367533173806892014-06-09T21:58:34.664-04:002014-06-09T21:58:34.664-04:00Pat - I love the Upstate NY angel! Hope to read a ...Pat - I love the Upstate NY angel! Hope to read a little bit more tonight.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-63598513259434367332014-06-09T21:57:30.885-04:002014-06-09T21:57:30.885-04:00Jennifer - Five Days at Memorial is SO good!! I...Jennifer - Five Days at Memorial is SO good!! I'll definitely get in plenty of walking time this week ;-)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-7052893373733994812014-06-09T21:56:17.595-04:002014-06-09T21:56:17.595-04:00Kathy - It turn out to be a little overcast here, ...Kathy - It turn out to be a little overcast here, too, but it was nice to get out on the lake for the first time this season. Here's to a long, peaceful summer with lots of books!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-9378177475267158492014-06-09T21:51:46.164-04:002014-06-09T21:51:46.164-04:00Hillary - Now that's an idea I should consider...Hillary - Now that's an idea I should consider :)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-63665998666798150142014-06-09T21:51:10.155-04:002014-06-09T21:51:10.155-04:00Sarah - I like Quindlen's nonfiction much more...Sarah - I like Quindlen's nonfiction much more than her fiction. Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake is an all-time favorite, but I think you need to be 50 (or pretty close) to really appreciate it. One True Thing and Object Lessons are my favorites of her novels.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-70854560308928255802014-06-09T16:52:20.430-04:002014-06-09T16:52:20.430-04:00Yayyy! I'm glad you found Empty Mansions fasci...Yayyy! I'm glad you found Empty Mansions fascinating. I seem to recommend that book as often as I can. :D Andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05220718933942181809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-40880800720520600192014-06-09T11:55:17.921-04:002014-06-09T11:55:17.921-04:00That corn salad sounds amazing!!
Still Life with...That corn salad sounds amazing!! <br /><br />Still Life with Breadcrumbs looks amazing!Erin @ Quixotic Magpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10528275471104279266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-71020751178045886832014-06-09T11:30:07.597-04:002014-06-09T11:30:07.597-04:00I enjoyed this story. I think you may like that m...I enjoyed this story. I think you may like that most of it is in Upstate NY.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16263900929320390381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-24795389443847101292014-06-09T09:45:26.081-04:002014-06-09T09:45:26.081-04:00I've been in a phase like that all year. Great...I've been in a phase like that all year. Great for reading... bad for blogging! I've been really wanting to read Five Days. Definitely a book to make you walk longer.Jen | Book Denhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06512363115012929445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-88306572481408425562014-06-09T09:26:08.026-04:002014-06-09T09:26:08.026-04:00You read a nice looking bunch of books. A boat rid...You read a nice looking bunch of books. A boat ride sounds like fun too. It is a bit gray and gloomy here this morning. That is good for reading time though. Come see my week <a href="http://inside-dog.blogspot.com/2014/06/its-monday-what-are-you-reading-june-9.html" rel="nofollow">here</a>. Happy reading!Kathy Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06168003964595205125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-49310467701434730382014-06-09T08:52:27.677-04:002014-06-09T08:52:27.677-04:00I definitely get into phases like that. I just rec...I definitely get into phases like that. I just recently started over fresh for my review list. I was THAT overwhelmed! Hopefully it wont happen again!Hillaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01944837526757443284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-54860222108806046042014-06-09T08:15:51.766-04:002014-06-09T08:15:51.766-04:00I'll be interested to hear your thoughts on St...I'll be interested to hear your thoughts on Still Life with Bread Crumbs…my aunt has been on a Quindlen kick and has been urging me to give her a try (I know…weird that I've never read her!!).Sarah (Sarah's Book Shelves)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04114051128835057362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-24696888818683499532014-06-08T21:23:19.718-04:002014-06-08T21:23:19.718-04:00Diane - I was just thinking the same thing... mayb...Diane - I was just thinking the same thing... maybe a series of mini-reviews would work to get things cleaned up. Hope you have a great week, too!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-9229580089091348052014-06-08T21:22:06.752-04:002014-06-08T21:22:06.752-04:00Athira - I think I'm just going to embrace thi...Athira - I think I'm just going to embrace this reading phase... who knows how long it will last?!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-73928434828192761392014-06-08T21:21:31.796-04:002014-06-08T21:21:31.796-04:00Carrie - Sandy said Five Days at Memorial is the n...Carrie - Sandy said Five Days at Memorial is the new Henrietta Lacks. I loved that book, too, and am instantly engaged with Five Days. We had so much fun on the boat today!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-32495861984943721772014-06-08T21:19:56.211-04:002014-06-08T21:19:56.211-04:00Anbolyn - That's so interesting... I'll ha...Anbolyn - That's so interesting... I'll have to ask my librarian friend if there is a formula like that!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-81286708040416141322014-06-08T19:17:44.432-04:002014-06-08T19:17:44.432-04:00I'm kinda where you are -- reading quite a bit...I'm kinda where you are -- reading quite a bit, but not feeling like sitting down to write any reviews. I think I need to clean some up with mini reviews. Have a good week.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-15895435914999471422014-06-08T19:09:29.334-04:002014-06-08T19:09:29.334-04:00I don't often get into phases like that, but w...I don't often get into phases like that, but when I do, I just happily drop everything and read. I wish that happened often though.Athirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03366654538383603004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-55437069801199712242014-06-08T18:55:38.777-04:002014-06-08T18:55:38.777-04:00I hope my library gets a copy of Five Days at Memo...I hope my library gets a copy of Five Days at Memorial, because it sounds like one I should read. Enjoy your boat ride!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com