tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post3556452042544757108..comments2024-03-25T20:57:40.930-04:00Comments on Gulfside Musing: The Sunday Salon: Recent Reading and Goals for 2020JoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-18749346737878076862020-01-10T18:02:47.148-05:002020-01-10T18:02:47.148-05:00Susan - Short is always a plus and the narration w...Susan - Short is always a plus and the narration was excellent, but Southern Lady Code was uneven for me... as was her earlier short story collection. Hope you get to read the Russo book. An hour a day of uninterrupted reading sounds like heaven, lol! Good luck!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-66109588497111602020-01-08T16:31:19.785-05:002020-01-08T16:31:19.785-05:00Thanks for the shoutout JoAnn. The Southern Lady C...Thanks for the shoutout JoAnn. The Southern Lady Code was funny in places though a bit uneven. I did enjoy it as an audio and it was short which was a plus. I want to read the Russo book. I like your goals. One of mine is: to read at least one hour per day uninterrupted and read longer if possible. Ha. Like you, I listen to a lot of audiobooks while walking (my dog). The Kevin Wilson novel is a good audio fyi. thecuecardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08870323589682197091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-16248756865010034202020-01-08T15:00:06.971-05:002020-01-08T15:00:06.971-05:00JaneGS - If you don't mind an abridged version...JaneGS - If you don't mind an abridged version, you can listen to Reichl. I'm always worried about missing something really interesting though. <br /><br />Can't think of much I'd love more than a long trip to Maine in August! Russo is a must for your reading list. Another suggestion is Maine by J. Courtney Sullivan or anything by Elizabeth Strout.<br /><br />I'll be posting my list for Back to the Classics within the next day or two.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-13987692594826522062020-01-08T14:51:21.551-05:002020-01-08T14:51:21.551-05:00Aj - Overall I think I liked her short story colle...Aj - Overall I think I liked her short story collection better, but I loved listening to her read the essays. Her southern accent added a lot!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-79079060424709792972020-01-08T14:50:18.580-05:002020-01-08T14:50:18.580-05:00Erin - How interesting your library keeps track of...Erin - How interesting your library keeps track of that for you... I'd love to know how much I save by using the library!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-6704443664929372482020-01-08T14:47:45.009-05:002020-01-08T14:47:45.009-05:00Tina - I was at the library yesterday and brought ...Tina - I was at the library yesterday and brought home Reichl's My Kitchen Year. It's a beautiful book with lots of recipes. Will take a closer look at it this weekend. Russo's new book was so good... hope I remember all the details for the book discussion in two weeks. Good luck with the nonfiction challenge. I'll look forward to seeing the books you choose for each category!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-11292084727058689852020-01-08T11:07:22.155-05:002020-01-08T11:07:22.155-05:00Garlic and Sapphires sounds great, although Ruth n...Garlic and Sapphires sounds great, although Ruth not reading it might be an issue--love her voice!<br /><br />We're planning a long trip to Maine this August and I am compiling some reading lists for books set in and about Maine - Richard Russo's Empires Fall was one I found, so I'm about to read my first Russo. Glad to hear he's a favorite of yours.<br /><br />Non-fiction is such a treat to read - I have a lot on my shelf to read this year.<br /><br />Good goals - hope to see you on the Back to the Classics board!<br /><br />Happy reading.JaneGShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11094501834387622997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-34961161450896485152020-01-07T19:22:31.431-05:002020-01-07T19:22:31.431-05:00I really liked Helen Ellis’s other book, so I shou...I really liked Helen Ellis’s other book, so I should probably read Southern Lady Code. I’ve heard good things about it. Good luck with your 2020 goals!<br /><br />Aj @ <a href="http://ajsterkel.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Read All The Things!</a><br />Aj @ Read All The Things!https://www.blogger.com/profile/02860483414620371093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-77227379201785220792020-01-07T17:31:11.337-05:002020-01-07T17:31:11.337-05:00Those are great goals! I don't currently have ...Those are great goals! I don't currently have any, although I am tracking how much I save by using the library this year. Our receipt always gives a total so I am curious what it will be at the end of the year all added up!<br /><br />It sounds like you have some fun stuff happening at your new house! Enjoy!crackercrumblifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03717268437339860455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-84011142220617990652020-01-07T08:37:09.095-05:002020-01-07T08:37:09.095-05:00I very much enjoyed Garlic and Sapphires and I’m o...I very much enjoyed Garlic and Sapphires and I’m on a hold list at the library for the Russo book, great goals for the new year! I have a few but haven’t posted about it yet.<br />Shelly at Book’d Out started non fiction challenge and I plan to sign up.<br /><br />The books littering my house are a priority! Can’t stop bringing them home.Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08553212447308502910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-9874495877062597682020-01-06T19:13:02.557-05:002020-01-06T19:13:02.557-05:00Westmetromommy - Wasn't it great? I picked up ...Westmetromommy - Wasn't it great? I picked up Reichl's My Kitchen Year at the library today.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-83095719452708714102020-01-06T19:12:20.691-05:002020-01-06T19:12:20.691-05:00Beth F - I have a hard time reading on my tablet. ...Beth F - I have a hard time reading on my tablet. The backlighting on a kindle is MUCH easier on my eyes. My 85-year-old mother much prefers reading on her tablet though, so everyone is different. Glad you loved Russo's book, too.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-53894707601565555372020-01-06T19:08:05.271-05:002020-01-06T19:08:05.271-05:00Kathy - I really want to focus on my own books thi...Kathy - I really want to focus on my own books this year as well. I don't accept review books any more, but my biggest distraction is our wonderful library, lol!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-60542439871780440432020-01-06T19:06:51.485-05:002020-01-06T19:06:51.485-05:00Susie - I finished Southern Lady Code yesterday......Susie - I finished Southern Lady Code yesterday... my favorite was Peggy Sue Got Marijuana. It definitely wouldn't have been as funny without the southern accent. Wishing you the best as you juggle your many commitments in 2020!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-70737540073570054402020-01-06T19:00:20.126-05:002020-01-06T19:00:20.126-05:00Colletta - Thankfully, we are not trying to live i...Colletta - Thankfully, we are not trying to live in the house during the remodel. We plan to move in late this spring when it's all done. Good luck with your reading challenges.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-26063958404939522312020-01-06T18:58:42.835-05:002020-01-06T18:58:42.835-05:00Pussreboots - I'm sure it's excellent in p...Pussreboots - I'm sure it's excellent in print, too!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-48149081894104561842020-01-06T18:57:13.066-05:002020-01-06T18:57:13.066-05:00Harvee - I hope you have a very good reading year,...Harvee - I hope you have a very good reading year, too. Happy 2020!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-60909096027420273612020-01-06T16:56:01.113-05:002020-01-06T16:56:01.113-05:00Oh, I loved Garlic and Sapphires! I really should...Oh, I loved Garlic and Sapphires! I really should revisit that one!westmetromommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00633405262361035502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-12517989130841125852020-01-06T10:18:25.394-05:002020-01-06T10:18:25.394-05:00Love that Russo book too! Great reading goals. I&#...Love that Russo book too! Great reading goals. I'm kind of thinking of buying an eReader instead of using my tablet. We'll see. Beth Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-73006290846532178032020-01-06T10:18:08.158-05:002020-01-06T10:18:08.158-05:00I don't do challenges though I am trying to re...I don't do challenges though I am trying to read more of my own books. I get too focused on review books. Come see my week <a href="https://inside-dog.blogspot.com/2020/01/its-monday-what-are-you-reading-jan-6.html" rel="nofollow">here</a> and Happy New Year!Kathy Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06168003964595205125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-25241089316611743632020-01-06T09:28:35.290-05:002020-01-06T09:28:35.290-05:00LOL added an extra zero there..my goal is 220 ;)LOL added an extra zero there..my goal is 220 ;)shelleyrae @ book'd outhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03888977858862922561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-71443229487377502092020-01-06T08:33:08.331-05:002020-01-06T08:33:08.331-05:00Hope the renovations get back on track quickly. I ...Hope the renovations get back on track quickly. I know that can be frustrating.<br /><br />I'm going to need to listen to Save Me the Plums sometime this year. I've heard such great things about it. Loved Southern Lady Code. She's such a hoot.<br /><br />I don't think I'll be doing any challenges this year. Work, reading & blogging is about all the challenge I can handle!Susie | Novel Visitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11134189055967025762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-16337401970332022392020-01-06T07:43:48.196-05:002020-01-06T07:43:48.196-05:00I'm glad that you will be able to get back to ...I'm glad that you will be able to get back to your kitchen project. That must have been hard over the holidays! I'm joining in a few TBR Challenges this year. Happy 2020! I hope you can stop by!<br /><br />Colletta<br /><br /><br />collettakayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13242365478904701504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-66764566121453831072020-01-06T00:47:51.477-05:002020-01-06T00:47:51.477-05:00Garlic and Sapphires sounds good but I think I'...Garlic and Sapphires sounds good but I think I'll read it in print. Happy New Year. <a href="http://pussreboots.com/blog/2020/comments_01/what_are_you_reading_0106.html" rel="nofollow">My weekly update</a>pussrebootshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02167235847991793325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-89204656320554365862020-01-05T21:42:39.462-05:002020-01-05T21:42:39.462-05:00Katherine - Listening to an old favorite is such a...Katherine - Listening to an old favorite is such a fun experience... I loved the multiple narrators! Fingers crossed the renovations start moving again this week.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.com