tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post4358344924437345327..comments2024-03-25T20:57:40.930-04:00Comments on Gulfside Musing: The Classics Spin #4JoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-50768982927288733902013-11-23T16:22:48.518-05:002013-11-23T16:22:48.518-05:00Stacy - I know what you mean… there was very littl...Stacy - I know what you mean… there was very little reading here when the girls were Gage's age.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-25939194575390439252013-11-22T22:47:26.200-05:002013-11-22T22:47:26.200-05:00Every time I see these Classic Spins I so want to ...Every time I see these Classic Spins I so want to be a part of it. Life has gotten on the way of too many reading commitments but maybe someday.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-66795627145374849862013-11-18T21:09:05.551-05:002013-11-18T21:09:05.551-05:00Bellezza - I almost feel like I cheated this time ...Bellezza - I almost feel like I cheated this time by omitting all really long, heavy works that I know I would never be able to complete or appreciate during the busy holiday season. Looking forward to this "quickie".JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-46937084094370725492013-11-18T20:38:39.509-05:002013-11-18T20:38:39.509-05:00That is hilarious! What a coincidence. It's a ...That is hilarious! What a coincidence. It's a short read, I mean compared to something by Dickens, and I can't wait to hear your thoughts. For me, the irony of the title was priceless.Bellezza https://www.blogger.com/profile/18073864187188953633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-85232638672461425812013-11-18T17:49:59.523-05:002013-11-18T17:49:59.523-05:00Bellezza -The spin number is 10. I'm so happy ...Bellezza -The spin number is 10. I'm so happy that I'll get a chance to read it now!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-35291596755700578112013-11-17T21:30:25.170-05:002013-11-17T21:30:25.170-05:00Dare I try? I'm tempted, but the minute I'...Dare I try? I'm tempted, but the minute I'm "told" to read something is the minute it becomes onerous.<br /><br />Loved Cheerful Weather for A Wedding, which it decidedly was not. xoBellezza https://www.blogger.com/profile/18073864187188953633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-81402958962558366422013-11-17T20:07:03.427-05:002013-11-17T20:07:03.427-05:00Anbolyn - It's been a few years since I read o...Anbolyn - It's been a few years since I read one of Cather's novels, so I would be thrilled to get A Lost Lady tomorrow… we'll see.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-5217039456011197872013-11-17T20:06:10.688-05:002013-11-17T20:06:10.688-05:00lostgenerationreader - I'll be happy with just...lostgenerationreader - I'll be happy with just about anything this time around… can;t wait to see which number comes up!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-47884402273644667852013-11-17T20:05:18.187-05:002013-11-17T20:05:18.187-05:00Brona - LOL, thank you!! Finally returned home ton...Brona - LOL, thank you!! Finally returned home tonight and was able to fix it.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-53038712718201864462013-11-17T20:04:30.244-05:002013-11-17T20:04:30.244-05:00Beth F - I've never read Nancy Mitford and jus...Beth F - I've never read Nancy Mitford and just know I'll love her novels!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-79000391789387610972013-11-17T20:03:57.817-05:002013-11-17T20:03:57.817-05:00Lisa - I'm hoping to read Wild Strawberries in...Lisa - I'm hoping to read Wild Strawberries in December anyway (thanks again!), so that would be a lucky pick for me :)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-31063870910939520702013-11-17T20:02:47.956-05:002013-11-17T20:02:47.956-05:00agoodstoppingpoint - I loved The Optimist's Da...agoodstoppingpoint - I loved The Optimist's Daughter and many of Welty's stories… would be thrilled if Delta Wedding was selected!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-72682821986284393142013-11-17T20:01:47.932-05:002013-11-17T20:01:47.932-05:00JaneGS - I've had mixed reactions to Updike...JaneGS - I've had mixed reactions to Updike's novels.. hated Villages and one other that I can't remember the name, neutral about The Witches of Eastwick, and really liked In the Beauty of the Lilies. I'm not sure Rabbit will be my cup of tea, but I've been meaning to find out for years.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-64716100361234700112013-11-17T01:13:17.531-05:002013-11-17T01:13:17.531-05:00I read The Bell Jar earlier this year and adored i...I read The Bell Jar earlier this year and adored it. Plath was a very skilled prose writer and so darkly funny. I almost added A Lost Lady to my list, but went with One of Ours at the last minute. I always hope to draw Cather during the spins - maybe this time I'll be lucky!Anbolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10080054175904900094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-10313686779277738822013-11-15T19:59:35.572-05:002013-11-15T19:59:35.572-05:00Hemingway and Ishiguro - done and done! I hope you...Hemingway and Ishiguro - done and done! I hope you get one of the books you're looking forward to reading the most! Many wonderful options on your list.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-63061191170101796422013-11-15T06:26:05.541-05:002013-11-15T06:26:05.541-05:00We have very different lists this spin Joann, so w...We have very different lists this spin Joann, so we won't be sharing any books this time around.<br />Did you realise your numbering system has gone a little skew-if?<br />:-)Bronahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11110584237325026052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-38398712008547358372013-11-15T06:18:58.089-05:002013-11-15T06:18:58.089-05:00I hope you get Nancy Mitford!!!I hope you get Nancy Mitford!!!Beth Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-82450791676495642052013-11-14T21:49:33.002-05:002013-11-14T21:49:33.002-05:00I'm rooting for Cranford!I'm rooting for Cranford!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-72684700338701173232013-11-14T21:24:23.019-05:002013-11-14T21:24:23.019-05:00You've got a great list, lots of variety. I&#...You've got a great list, lots of variety. I'll have my fingers crossed for Nancy Mitford or Angela Thirkell :) I'm looking forward to Monday & seeing what everyone gets.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17782561487396697870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-3528897860993971032013-11-14T19:32:40.700-05:002013-11-14T19:32:40.700-05:00Love that you included Delta Wedding in your Pick ...Love that you included Delta Wedding in your Pick Me Pick Me! category. I've read that book three times - I love the atmosphere, the writing, and how she is able to capture the way it feels when a bunch of relatives gather together for a big event. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-66337495188143825762013-11-14T15:55:08.960-05:002013-11-14T15:55:08.960-05:00You've got some great choices in all your cate...You've got some great choices in all your categories. I also really want to read The Bell Jar, but haven't put it on a challenge list yet. Plath absolutely fascinates me.<br /><br />I tried to read a Rabbit/Updike book once but couldn't make it past the first couple of pages. I trust you'll do better than me. :)JaneGShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11094501834387622997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-39256081353027847622013-11-14T15:05:12.632-05:002013-11-14T15:05:12.632-05:00Andi - I'd be so happy if that number came up!...Andi - I'd be so happy if that number came up!!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-58180924703984741162013-11-14T14:29:50.248-05:002013-11-14T14:29:50.248-05:00And I have to add...I'm SOOOO enjoying The Joy...And I have to add...I'm SOOOO enjoying The Joy Luck Club right now. I hope that one gets picked! ;) Andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05220718933942181809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-2104918761995346302013-11-14T13:52:33.490-05:002013-11-14T13:52:33.490-05:00Sam - I would be very happy if The Bell Jar's ...Sam - I would be very happy if The Bell Jar's number is selected. It's been near the top of my tar pile for ages!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-26329507290979527422013-11-14T13:51:45.811-05:002013-11-14T13:51:45.811-05:00readthegamut - Can't wait until Monday… it'...readthegamut - Can't wait until Monday… it'll be fun to see which book everyone gets!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.com