tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post3235114832461667882..comments2024-03-25T20:57:40.930-04:00Comments on Gulfside Musing: South of Broad by Pat ConroyJoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-56651154735876339442010-06-01T06:10:35.890-04:002010-06-01T06:10:35.890-04:00Melissa - Wasn't this great! It would be so ni...Melissa - Wasn't this great! It would be so nice to visit Charleston with the book fresh in your mind... such a beautiful city! Thanks for linking.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-7342347716178737522010-05-31T18:33:53.309-04:002010-05-31T18:33:53.309-04:00Just finished this last night and also loved it. I...Just finished this last night and also loved it. I would love to visit Charleston! <br /><br />I'm going to be linking to your review with mine.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07226691769768760275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-75419345792185880172010-05-12T21:06:08.902-04:002010-05-12T21:06:08.902-04:00Les - Isn't that funny we both pulled the same...Les - Isn't that funny we both pulled the same passage from a 500 page book! I'm feeling like I may need to reread Beach Music this summer. This is the first I've heard of a new book coming in September, but you can be sure I'll be buying it in hardcover!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-12117457012028856752010-05-12T18:41:01.427-04:002010-05-12T18:41:01.427-04:00I loved this book, as well! And we both quoted the...I loved this book, as well! And we both quoted the same passage. :) <br /><br />I don't know if you know, but he has another book coming out in September! It's called <a href="http://www.amazon.com/My-Life-Books-Pat-Conroy/dp/0385533578/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1272512261&sr=8-1" rel="nofollow">My Life in Books</a>.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-29987689232134894362010-05-10T06:34:36.527-04:002010-05-10T06:34:36.527-04:00LisaMM - You're welcome, and I appreciated the...LisaMM - You're welcome, and I appreciated the opportunity to read a new book by an old favorite!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-52364061757736699132010-05-07T10:25:19.690-04:002010-05-07T10:25:19.690-04:00Hi JoAnn! Sorry I'm so late in getting over h...Hi JoAnn! Sorry I'm so late in getting over here! Great review- I'm so pleased you enjoyed the book. Beach Music and Prince of Tides were favorites of mine years ago but I haven't read any Conroy in a long time. I must remedy that!!<br /><br />Thanks so much for being on the tour!LisaMMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10530087423961700607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-62013014907061335732010-05-02T20:34:21.343-04:002010-05-02T20:34:21.343-04:00Jessica - I think Beach Music is a great place to ...Jessica - I think Beach Music is a great place to start. Thanks for visiting!<br /><br />Booksnyc - Pat Conroy was such a wonderful speaker! I'd love to have the chance to hear him again sometime. Hope you enjoy South of Broad when you get to it.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-16888643552454953442010-05-02T12:52:15.856-04:002010-05-02T12:52:15.856-04:00Thanks for your review - I enjoyed your personal s...Thanks for your review - I enjoyed your personal story of hearing the author speak and how he entranced the audience!<br /><br />No need to enter me - I have this one on the shelf and will read it soon!Booksnychttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11197753056299399065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-82969228083914481482010-05-02T03:27:17.832-04:002010-05-02T03:27:17.832-04:00I haven't read anything by this author, after ...I haven't read anything by this author, after looking at some of his books on Amazon I can see that he certainly writes epics! I have added Beach Music to me wish list.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08861424110678889637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-28628268283909766762010-05-01T11:47:00.179-04:002010-05-01T11:47:00.179-04:00Rose City Reader - This is his first novel since B...Rose City Reader - This is his first novel since Beach Music, so you haven't missed any. I always love them, too!<br /><br />Molly - Maybe this will be your chance :-) I've been a fan for a long time!<br /><br />Sandy - Well it's not Beach Music, but Pat Conroy still tells such a great story... and that writing...<br /><br />Staci - It did feel like I'd been through the wringer by the end... I was exhausted! Charleston is a gorgeous city and I'm glad his books planted the idea to visit.<br /><br />PeachyTO - If you like books set in the south, Pat Conroy is not to be missed! Beach Music is still my favorite though.<br /><br />Kay - Can't wait to hear what you group thinks of this one... and what they latch onto for discussion. There are so many topics to choose from!<br /><br />Carol - It is! You name is in the hat.<br /><br />DanaB - You're welcome. I've entered your name in the drawing.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-78500222383277942082010-05-01T11:20:09.231-04:002010-05-01T11:20:09.231-04:00I had no idea this was coming up--awesome! Thanks ...I had no idea this was coming up--awesome! Thanks for such a great review--I cannot wait to get my hands on this one!<br /><br />I'd love to win your giveaway copy ;)<br /><br />~~DanaBhttp://www.mywindowswideopen.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-78694445261470281422010-04-30T11:34:23.417-04:002010-04-30T11:34:23.417-04:00Sounds like quite a book. I'd love to be enter...Sounds like quite a book. I'd love to be entered.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08915400068613145577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-64407768028346974462010-04-29T18:26:50.321-04:002010-04-29T18:26:50.321-04:00Don't enter me in the giveaway JoAnn. I'v...Don't enter me in the giveaway JoAnn. I've got a copy already. I'm glad to hear your thoughts about this book. I've just put together the fall schedule for my book group and we will read this one for September. I'm excited about it. I loved PRINCE OF TIDES.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-37234517738695192972010-04-29T18:06:28.836-04:002010-04-29T18:06:28.836-04:00I've yet to read a Pat Conroy book, but I'...I've yet to read a Pat Conroy book, but I've read some quotes that have made me melt. From what I've seen he is such a talented writer, and I simply must prioritize him on my list. I may start with this one, thanks to your review.PeachyTOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00534302570728010848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-21929293883439918192010-04-29T16:08:55.196-04:002010-04-29T16:08:55.196-04:00I felt like I had been through the wringer too whe...I felt like I had been through the wringer too when I was done. I'm glad to see that I'm not the only one inspired to visit Charleston because of his books. Now I just have to get there!!Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-73877569345220101262010-04-29T14:42:57.776-04:002010-04-29T14:42:57.776-04:00YOu know, I was holding back on this one because I...YOu know, I was holding back on this one because I had read that it just didn't live up to Beach Music and Prince of Tides. But I so trust your judgement. So I'm going to go for it! Please enter me! rnawrot at cfl dot rr dot comSandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-23592190153964047652010-04-29T13:48:30.824-04:002010-04-29T13:48:30.824-04:00I would love to be entered in your giveaway, JoAnn...I would love to be entered in your giveaway, JoAnn. While I have not read any of the author's works (yet) he has been on my radar for quite some time.<br /><br />Mstermind1 at gmail dot comMollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08414201637917215413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-51940831851827069782010-04-29T12:41:26.619-04:002010-04-29T12:41:26.619-04:00It's going on my wish list right now. I never ...It's going on my wish list right now. I never remember to read his books, but when I do (Prince of Tides and Beach Music), I always love them. <br /><br />His books also gave me a better understanding of mental illness than I've received from any other source.Gilion at Rose City Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18080293172467000794noreply@blogger.com