tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post4060316071835086137..comments2024-03-25T20:57:40.930-04:00Comments on Gulfside Musing: March Reading Wrap-Up and A Look AheadJoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-26034579075859163232021-04-11T17:39:50.114-04:002021-04-11T17:39:50.114-04:00Nan - I just finished Ripley... wow! So creepy and...Nan - I just finished Ripley... wow! So creepy and it made me SO tense while I was reading. Highsmith was a master!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-50970529700668174792021-04-11T17:38:26.600-04:002021-04-11T17:38:26.600-04:00Tina - Yes, a vaccine for the win! The Ripley book...Tina - Yes, a vaccine for the win! The Ripley book was so well done (I finished it a couple of days ago) but I was SO tense while reading... not sure I like that experience, lol! And I heard you shout LOVE ;-)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-89450757173695470802021-04-11T17:36:14.622-04:002021-04-11T17:36:14.622-04:00Heather - I love reading on the beach, but don'...Heather - I love reading on the beach, but don't do it as often as I should considering we're right here. Hope the good reading streak continues, no matter where I read! Hope your April is off to a good start.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-49002346454865263702021-04-11T11:07:45.353-04:002021-04-11T11:07:45.353-04:00Have read the Ripley book, and seen the film. Both...Have read the Ripley book, and seen the film. Both excellent. Creepy, yes, but oh, so good!Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-58317820370457357772021-04-11T08:45:59.263-04:002021-04-11T08:45:59.263-04:00March was challenging for sure but I had my fist v...March was challenging for sure but I had my fist vaccine shot in March so I'll call it a win. After reading a few of your comments I wrote donw the Talented Mr Ripley to pick up when I go to the used book store today. They are holding the only book in the Vera Stanhope series I don't own. Then I will be caught up.<br /><br />LOVE the beach photo with your Kindle. I hope when you read this you "heard" me shout LOVE! LOLTinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08553212447308502910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-39823569251936499382021-04-10T22:59:30.689-04:002021-04-10T22:59:30.689-04:00I'm jealous of the beach pic! Perfect for read...I'm jealous of the beach pic! Perfect for reading. Looks like you are reading some fantastic books. A lot of those are on my list as well. I hope you have a wonderful reading month full of sunshine and rainbows!Heather G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18051840056392247706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-86810011696314053012021-04-05T13:41:32.994-04:002021-04-05T13:41:32.994-04:00Laurel-Rain Snow - Writers & Lovers was on so ...Laurel-Rain Snow - Writers & Lovers was on so many "best of" lists last year, and now I understand why!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-32599109343319547992021-04-05T13:40:48.215-04:002021-04-05T13:40:48.215-04:00Jessica - A grey blur made me laugh... that's ...Jessica - A grey blur made me laugh... that's exactly how our March always was in NY. In Florida, it's one of the best months of the year. I'm glad you enjoyed the books you read last month, especially A Room With a View. That was a great read for me several years ago, too.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-87152488254296111012021-04-05T09:43:40.223-04:002021-04-05T09:43:40.223-04:00JaneGS - I started reading The Talented Mr. Ripley...JaneGS - I started reading The Talented Mr. Ripley yesterday and was surprised by how quickly I got into it. Hope spring is there to stay!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-88739543122143975082021-04-05T09:41:22.021-04:002021-04-05T09:41:22.021-04:00Bryan - Good point. Last March lasted forever! Gla...Bryan - Good point. Last March lasted forever! Glad you're enjoying the sunset pictures... we're on a relatively quiet island with minimal nightlife, so the frat boys avoid it like the plague, lol! My second shot is coming up later this week. Two more weeks until full immunity! Enjoy your reading and I hope you had a happy Easter.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-42796961268510557662021-04-05T08:41:25.321-04:002021-04-05T08:41:25.321-04:00I like the look of Writers and Lovers. Enjoy your...I like the look of Writers and Lovers. Enjoy your week, and stay safe!Laurel-Rain Snowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00101090217639410913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-28950759719550050962021-04-05T08:29:18.361-04:002021-04-05T08:29:18.361-04:00Stacy - Writers & Lovers is definitely worth c...Stacy - Writers & Lovers is definitely worth checking out again. Happy Birthday to Jason!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-51271424652302118662021-04-05T08:28:09.738-04:002021-04-05T08:28:09.738-04:00Jinjer - I ended up starting The Talented Mr. Ripl...Jinjer - I ended up starting The Talented Mr. Ripley yesterday and got into it very quickly. We'll see how it goes...JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-72924384828219048602021-04-05T08:27:11.940-04:002021-04-05T08:27:11.940-04:00Anne - I was fortunate to have both the ebook and ...Anne - I was fortunate to have both the ebook and the audio from the library. I loved listening to it, but there were so many beautiful quotes to go to and reread. Happy Easter!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-77789788713069808092021-04-05T08:25:58.040-04:002021-04-05T08:25:58.040-04:00Iliana - I think the audio helped me get through C...Iliana - I think the audio helped me get through Code Girls. There were a lot of names at the beginning that were hard to keep track of, but once I got into it, I loved it. Happy April!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-38447999826158177702021-04-05T08:23:13.265-04:002021-04-05T08:23:13.265-04:00Diane - Even tough I read all of Brood, I couldn&#...Diane - Even tough I read all of Brood, I couldn't even rate it. Not sure I've had that experience before. It just wasn't for me at all. I did end up loving Convenience Store Woman though... the audio version was excellent. Thanks for the recommendation!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-75179007568046400352021-04-05T08:19:58.925-04:002021-04-05T08:19:58.925-04:00Susan - I've got A Burning on my audio list......Susan - I've got A Burning on my audio list... we'll see how long it takes me to get to it!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-83649995422541461492021-04-05T08:19:09.944-04:002021-04-05T08:19:09.944-04:00Melissa - We seemed to be fixated on the pandemic ...Melissa - We seemed to be fixated on the pandemic anniversary at the beginning of the month, too... all the stories! Seven books is a great reading month.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-63259835387473301742021-04-05T08:17:39.358-04:002021-04-05T08:17:39.358-04:00Les - Having a planned reading list seems to be ma...Les - Having a planned reading list seems to be making a big difference for me, too. I think Writers & Lovers will be one of the books that you know from the first few pages if it's going to work for you. I loved it!<br /><br />I thought about saving The Splendid and the Vile for November, too, but WWII has captured my interest now after Code Girls. I'm also on the library hold list for The Rose Code by Kate Quinn. That may not become available until next month though.<br /><br />I started reading The Talented Mr. Ripley yesterday and got into it faster than expected. Will look for the movie after I finish.<br /><br />Will be by to check out your summary later today. My daughter was just mentioning again how much she enjoyed Beartown.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-55042922843829652882021-04-05T08:11:17.004-04:002021-04-05T08:11:17.004-04:00Pam - I didn't know there was a play about Mr....Pam - I didn't know there was a play about Mr. Ripley! Will search for the movie after I finish reading, then research the play. Convenience Store Woman was great on audio.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-11556108758665689092021-04-05T08:09:52.976-04:002021-04-05T08:09:52.976-04:00Deb - At first I thought March flew, then realized...Deb - At first I thought March flew, then realized the beginning of the month seemed like ages ago! The beginning was my favorite part of Young Jane Young so, if that didn't appeal, you made the right call! I'm looking forward to The Splendid and the Vile. JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-36461050511345582042021-04-05T08:06:16.389-04:002021-04-05T08:06:16.389-04:00Helen - I'm planning to read Four Winds, but t...Helen - I'm planning to read Four Winds, but the library hold list is unbelievable long now. I'll wait a few months...JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-43562199817534550412021-04-05T08:04:56.854-04:002021-04-05T08:04:56.854-04:00Sam - I ended up starting The Talented Mr. Ripley ...Sam - I ended up starting The Talented Mr. Ripley and was surprised at how quickly I was pulled in.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-11067262701049466262021-04-05T06:14:35.305-04:002021-04-05T06:14:35.305-04:00I'm afraid I am the opposite to you: March fle...I'm afraid I am the opposite to you: March flew by in a grey blur for me! Which subsequently means I didn't read as much as I would have hoped. I finished only three books, although they were all really enjoyable and my favourite has to be the sparkling turn-of-the-century classic A Room With a View by E.M. Forster.<br /><br />Take care and happy reading in April, JoAnn 🙂jessicabookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14164845796280572642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-65025087190936434032021-04-04T11:22:58.512-04:002021-04-04T11:22:58.512-04:00I just stumbled across something about the movie v...I just stumbled across something about the movie version of The Talented Mr Ripley, which made me want to pull it out of the tbr shelf, but there it still sits!<br /><br />March was long and pretty cold and snowy in CO, but yesterday was lovely and now it really feels like Spring.<br /><br />Have a good week.JaneGShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11094501834387622997noreply@blogger.com