tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post3728556474145465987..comments2024-03-25T20:57:40.930-04:00Comments on Gulfside Musing: Top Ten Tuesday: Underrated ClassicsJoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-16748278756067177282014-09-17T08:24:12.003-04:002014-09-17T08:24:12.003-04:00Stacy - I never watched the movie because I was af...Stacy - I never watched the movie because I was afraid it couldn't possibly live up to the book! I'm sure enough time has passed now... adding it to my Netflix list.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-54077177165077297892014-09-16T23:20:15.774-04:002014-09-16T23:20:15.774-04:00I saw the movie Revolutionary Road and loved it so...I saw the movie Revolutionary Road and loved it so I rushed out and bought the book...it's still sitting on my shelf!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-74346271038245230332014-09-15T10:30:56.699-04:002014-09-15T10:30:56.699-04:00Lisa - So many good books out there...Lisa - So many good books out there...JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-20550571345216170822014-09-15T10:27:55.955-04:002014-09-15T10:27:55.955-04:00Thomas - They aren't my thing either, but I wa...Thomas - They aren't my thing either, but I was so impressed with the writing in Stoner, I'm willing to give them a shot. JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-78246425001904442442014-09-14T21:27:17.246-04:002014-09-14T21:27:17.246-04:00Definitely need to add some of these to my bookshe...Definitely need to add some of these to my bookshelves!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554217416500328610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-4220593417653452162014-09-14T09:04:43.345-04:002014-09-14T09:04:43.345-04:00NYRB Classics has also just issued his novel Augus...NYRB Classics has also just issued his novel Augustus. I own both of them (although Augustus in some other edition) but haven't read either of them yet. I think it is because I am not drawn to the subject matter. The old west and antiquity aren't settings I go for too often. I probably need to get over that. I think I am slightly worried I only liked Stoner because I like books about academia.Thomas Hogglestockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14284352537015457974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-69629968359886551062014-09-13T18:08:12.163-04:002014-09-13T18:08:12.163-04:00Peggy Ann - I think you would like The Home-Maker....Peggy Ann - I think you would like The Home-Maker. Jane Eyre was never a favorite of mine... keep thinking I should try it again some day.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-83507621610514588252014-09-13T12:04:19.453-04:002014-09-13T12:04:19.453-04:00Sad to say I've not read any of these, JoAnn. ...Sad to say I've not read any of these, JoAnn. I haven't spent anytime in the classics really. I read Jane Eyre and didn't really care for it and everyone else seems to adore it. I must be wired differently. I do see several on this list that sound interesting to me though and will give a try. I believe I have the Forsythe Saga on ebook. The Homemaker is a must read as it sounds like my mother!Peggy Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00426356514707257708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-9812038843090916202014-09-12T07:28:42.983-04:002014-09-12T07:28:42.983-04:00Thomas - You're right about Stoner. Not sure w...Thomas - You're right about Stoner. Not sure who is behind the recent surge in popularity/publicity, but it's definitely well-deserved. I want to read Butcher's Crossing, also available as NYRB Classic edition.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-61743413282171409372014-09-12T07:26:07.933-04:002014-09-12T07:26:07.933-04:00Les - Revolutionary Road was my intro to Yates and...Les - Revolutionary Road was my intro to Yates and also the only one of his novels I experienced on audio. So, so depressing, but the audio kept me going. The Easter Parade is my favorite... I just love his writing!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-5583627600883491472014-09-12T07:24:46.012-04:002014-09-12T07:24:46.012-04:00Sarah - It's been about ten years since I read...Sarah - It's been about ten years since I read Crossing to Safety... definitely time for a reread!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-70530991492780033972014-09-12T07:20:47.404-04:002014-09-12T07:20:47.404-04:00Itsonlythree - I'm not sure who is responsible...Itsonlythree - I'm not sure who is responsible for the recent surge in Stoner's popularity, but it is so well-deserved.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-48023800170405023732014-09-12T07:19:37.929-04:002014-09-12T07:19:37.929-04:00Nise' - I have such fond memories of The Forsy...Nise' - I have such fond memories of The Forsyte Saga. I recently downloaded it to my kindle for a reread.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-64534097629781278872014-09-12T07:18:51.521-04:002014-09-12T07:18:51.521-04:00Bellezza - I would advise you to drop what you'...Bellezza - I would advise you to drop what you're reading and pick up Stoner and The Home-Maker immediately... am certain you will love them!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-31200070351110370652014-09-11T23:30:45.541-04:002014-09-11T23:30:45.541-04:00I wholeheartedly agree about the Stegner, the Drei...I wholeheartedly agree about the Stegner, the Dreiser, and the Canfield Fisher. I think Stoner has gotten so much press in the last five years (deservedly so) that it might not longer be underrated. Thomas Hogglestockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14284352537015457974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-74614636137132245652014-09-11T21:01:52.008-04:002014-09-11T21:01:52.008-04:00I've only read Revolutionary Road and I have t...I've only read Revolutionary Road and I have to say I really didn't care for it. But I do want to try the Stegner book and Stoner! You sure rock the classics! Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-56045068347717806332014-09-10T10:25:10.949-04:002014-09-10T10:25:10.949-04:00My book club read Crossing to Safety last year and...My book club read Crossing to Safety last year and a lot of people liked it...even though I wasn't a huge fan.Sarah (Sarah's Book Shelves)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04114051128835057362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-29504986740258831112014-09-10T03:10:13.211-04:002014-09-10T03:10:13.211-04:00Its only recently that I've been hearing about...Its only recently that I've been hearing about Stoner - so weird that it should come out of the wood work now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-57492313842012806922014-09-09T22:08:18.084-04:002014-09-09T22:08:18.084-04:00My mom loved The Forsythe Saga and I think I have ...My mom loved The Forsythe Saga and I think I have her first copy on my shelves.Nise' https://www.blogger.com/profile/15586400022454009379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-61428138245922887622014-09-09T21:30:35.476-04:002014-09-09T21:30:35.476-04:00Oh, JoAnn. What a marvelous list you've compil...Oh, JoAnn. What a marvelous list you've compiled! I own several of them, have read a few, and long to read most, when will I get to Stoner and The Home-Maker?! I read Therese Raquin for Paris in July one year and absolutely loved it. Bellezza https://www.blogger.com/profile/18073864187188953633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-11325080393877214282014-09-09T21:04:39.243-04:002014-09-09T21:04:39.243-04:00Yes, I do know exactly what you mean about reading...Yes, I do know exactly what you mean about reading in print versus listening to the words. I tend to appreciate more when read visually (though I do love audio...)Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-76663266928365632662014-09-09T20:56:28.863-04:002014-09-09T20:56:28.863-04:00Trish - The writing in Stoner is so beautiful, I a...Trish - The writing in Stoner is so beautiful, I almost can't imagine listening (strange coming from me, I know). There were passages I wanted to read over and over again. For what it's worth, Revolutionary Road was my introduction to Yates and I listened to that one. It's read by Mark Bramhall (a first class narrator) and I loved it. I've read several more Yates novels, all in print. He's one of the best writers ever!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-44197098564408763642014-09-09T20:50:44.673-04:002014-09-09T20:50:44.673-04:00Fleur Fisher - Thanks! Every time I make one of th...Fleur Fisher - Thanks! Every time I make one of these lists, I think I should stop reading contemporary fiction and just concentrate on the older books I love so much.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-50060919060117893822014-09-09T20:48:57.897-04:002014-09-09T20:48:57.897-04:00JaneGS - Stegner is a favorite, his writing is so ...JaneGS - Stegner is a favorite, his writing is so beautiful. The Spectator Bird is next for me. I also loved The Big Rock Candy Mountain.<br /><br />Zola is a treasure and I'm surprised more people don't read him. Germinal is his masterpiece, but I have fantasies of reading the Rougon-Macquart series in order - crazy, I know.<br /><br />I have such fond memories of The Forsyte Saga! Don't think there has even been such a pleasant snowstorm. The book I read had the first three novels with two interludes, but I have now downloaded the entire set. It's only a matter of time ;-)<br /><br />I was so impressed with Tenant. Shocked and pleased with the subject matter... can't wait to read more. <br /><br />The Home-Maker was a favorite a few years ago. So pleased I stumbled upon this author. Truly a must read.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-18769268486134753832014-09-09T20:34:27.600-04:002014-09-09T20:34:27.600-04:00Leila - I just love Richard Yates, but his books a...Leila - I just love Richard Yates, but his books are so depressing. If you're willing to give him another shot, I'd suggest Easter Parade. It's both his most autobiographical novel and my favorite.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.com