tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post4496632374221686023..comments2024-03-25T20:57:40.930-04:00Comments on Gulfside Musing: Top Ten Tuesday: Popular Authors to ReadJoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-25659097385963606602014-03-17T16:55:20.648-04:002014-03-17T16:55:20.648-04:00Les - I think so, too. Will probably start with Gr...Les - I think so, too. Will probably start with Green, but am wondering if that'll be too sad for vacation...JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-76075867956734645752014-03-17T08:49:07.244-04:002014-03-17T08:49:07.244-04:00Eleanor and Park (Rainbow Rowell) is very good, bu...Eleanor and Park (Rainbow Rowell) is very good, but I think Attachments is even better. I loved both, though, and am anxious to read her new book, Landline. One of my co-workers has the ARC, so I'm hoping she'll let me borrow it once she's finished.<br /><br />Liane Moriarty is another new-to-me author. I've loved What Alice Forgot and am now eager to dive into all her other material.<br /><br />Yep, John Green. I loved The Fault in Our Stars and want to read his entire backlist.<br /><br />I've only read one book by Joshilyn Jackson (Gods in Alabama) and was a bit disappointed, so I haven't gone on to try anything else by her.<br /><br />I have a couple of books by Umrigar in my stacks. They came highly recommended by a friend, so I'm not sure why I haven't picked them up yet...<br /><br />You're in for a treat with all of these authors!Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-68039976007080653302014-03-10T19:14:49.616-04:002014-03-10T19:14:49.616-04:00Stacybuckeye - Even though I have one of Heyer'...Stacybuckeye - Even though I have one of Heyer's mysteries on my kindle, I think I'd enjoy her Regency novels more.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-59484658950905925742014-03-10T17:49:31.346-04:002014-03-10T17:49:31.346-04:00I've only read 5,6 & 7 and liked them all....I've only read 5,6 & 7 and liked them all. Like you, I really want to try Heyer.stacybuckeyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16811500448951042300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-60247262480135996002014-03-10T15:35:34.501-04:002014-03-10T15:35:34.501-04:00Agoodstoppingpoint - It's hard when all that p...Agoodstoppingpoint - It's hard when all that praise heightens expectations. I try not to let it, but you know how that goes...JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-84375951272493116632014-03-10T15:34:26.312-04:002014-03-10T15:34:26.312-04:00Jay Riv - Hope we both get a chance to read him so...Jay Riv - Hope we both get a chance to read him soon.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-29588041472874231932014-03-09T22:00:48.525-04:002014-03-09T22:00:48.525-04:00I've read a book by Joshilyn Jackson and also ...I've read a book by Joshilyn Jackson and also a book by Georgette Heyer and was underwhelmed by both. I'm willing to give both a second chance - part of my problem with "gods in alabama" was the story itself, but I liked a few of the characters. I'm not sure Heyer is for me since the book I read ("Frederica") is well-regarded by her fans.<br /><br />I also want to tick Rowell and van Booy off my to-read list someday soon. I'm worried I won't like Rowell after all the praise I've heard.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-61168691402136781812014-03-09T04:50:42.244-04:002014-03-09T04:50:42.244-04:00John Green is on my list too! I recently read Fan...John Green is on my list too! I recently read Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell. Pretty good. The other authors I am less familiar with. Here’s <a href="http://vailiapageturner.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"> my TTT </a>.Jamie E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02472483457719391128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-73347133914311905312014-03-07T20:59:22.553-05:002014-03-07T20:59:22.553-05:00Darlene - I just know I'm going to love her bo...Darlene - I just know I'm going to love her books!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-36632364234325867252014-03-07T10:55:16.143-05:002014-03-07T10:55:16.143-05:00Thrity Umrigar is awesome! I love her books. I...Thrity Umrigar is awesome! I love her books. I've got her newest one and can't wait to read it. Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387389557243960084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-9630273217607177832014-03-06T11:08:40.442-05:002014-03-06T11:08:40.442-05:00Melissa - Everyone seems to love both Rowell and G...Melissa - Everyone seems to love both Rowell and Green. I should make more time for YA authors.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-71773861007784925282014-03-06T11:08:01.401-05:002014-03-06T11:08:01.401-05:00Thank you, Arti. I will look up The Music of Chanc...Thank you, Arti. I will look up The Music of Chance - what a great title!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-12584461488323764502014-03-06T11:07:19.603-05:002014-03-06T11:07:19.603-05:00Care - Venetia sounds perfect... love me some goo...Care - Venetia sounds perfect... love me some good vocab words ;-)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-68969132661458307192014-03-06T09:15:22.026-05:002014-03-06T09:15:22.026-05:00I'd highly recommend (along with everyone else...I'd highly recommend (along with everyone else) Rowell and Gree. I'm also going to try to read The Husband's Secret this year. Melissa (Avid Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-42457419400663388682014-03-05T19:25:00.681-05:002014-03-05T19:25:00.681-05:00I'd read a book by Paul Auster which I think i...I'd read a book by Paul Auster which I think is unique and brilliant. The movie adaptation too is equally excellent. It's <em>The Music of Chance</em>.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-77699534653401436982014-03-05T11:08:07.931-05:002014-03-05T11:08:07.931-05:00Looking for Alaska is my FAVE Green... Looking for Alaska is my FAVE Green... Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-3272611736654257332014-03-05T11:07:17.058-05:002014-03-05T11:07:17.058-05:00Very interesting list! I have a few of these on mi...Very interesting list! I have a few of these on mine, too and can happily share that I just finished my first Georgette Heyer! I read Venetia and thoroughly enjoyed it - I even had to look up a few words (more than a few - the lady has a vocabulary that includes all the words you know you've looked up a few times over the years but can't remember...)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-7396031725966651512014-03-05T09:00:37.639-05:002014-03-05T09:00:37.639-05:00Peggy - I have a feeling those two are *very* diff...Peggy - I have a feeling those two are *very* different ;-)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-82449437040732271182014-03-05T08:24:59.319-05:002014-03-05T08:24:59.319-05:00Georgette Heyer and Nesbo are the only two I'v...Georgette Heyer and Nesbo are the only two I've read. Good list!Peggy Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00426356514707257708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-201300403960924362014-03-05T07:16:34.126-05:002014-03-05T07:16:34.126-05:00Lisa - So many great authors out there... wish we ...Lisa - So many great authors out there... wish we all had more time to read! Hope you get another copy of Paper Towns :(JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-31062562275043369382014-03-05T07:11:32.243-05:002014-03-05T07:11:32.243-05:00Thomas - Thank you! Had a feeling there was somet...Thomas - Thank you! Had a feeling there was something I needed to know about Auster before randomly selecting a title... Brooklyn Follies sounds like the perfect starting point.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-64476759566402549232014-03-04T23:33:13.573-05:002014-03-04T23:33:13.573-05:00Green - I got half way thru Paper Towns and then l...Green - I got half way thru Paper Towns and then lost my book! I was really enjoying his writing. Love Rowell and drool over Umrigar! I just got a Nesbo because of Jill, too!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554217416500328610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-78896736175575391832014-03-04T22:22:34.778-05:002014-03-04T22:22:34.778-05:00Trish, I love Auster but have never been able to g...Trish, I love Auster but have never been able to get into the NY Trilogy. Try some of his other more accessible books like Brooklyn Follies.Thomas Hogglestockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14284352537015457974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-89691201801157411432014-03-04T22:20:46.837-05:002014-03-04T22:20:46.837-05:00Auster comes in two flavors offbeat/experimental a...Auster comes in two flavors offbeat/experimental and linear/easy read. I would highly suggest starting with the latter. The best example of that is Brooklyn Follies, kind a Persephone-esque story of a cranky old man in Brooklyn. Also Sunset Park fits into that enjoyable read category. I think Man In the Dark is a good short read that is kind of a bridge to his more experimental work. And as much I have enjoyed all the Auster I have finished, I have not been able to get into his New York trilogy.Thomas Hogglestockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14284352537015457974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-21457889679769945012014-03-04T17:14:56.774-05:002014-03-04T17:14:56.774-05:00Heather - I know!! Have a feeling Eleanor &Par...Heather - I know!! Have a feeling Eleanor &Park would be perfect for our upcoming vacation...JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.com