tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post616489864593766023..comments2024-03-25T20:57:40.930-04:00Comments on Gulfside Musing: The Sunday Salon: August 21, 2022JoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-42660797253571452082022-09-07T10:35:40.859-04:002022-09-07T10:35:40.859-04:00Harvee - I hope you enjoy it, too. It'll defin...Harvee - I hope you enjoy it, too. It'll definitely be on my list of favorites this year.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-59594696021979731042022-09-07T06:58:44.312-04:002022-09-07T06:58:44.312-04:00I'm putting Remarkably Bright Creatures on my ...I'm putting Remarkably Bright Creatures on my list. I stopped eating octopus some time ago.Harveehttps://bookdilettante.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-89983019046696972812022-08-30T20:41:55.186-04:002022-08-30T20:41:55.186-04:00Susan - The audio added to my overall enjoyment wi...Susan - The audio added to my overall enjoyment with Memphis... so well done. Fellowship Point is mostly a story of a life-long female friendship, but also a multi-generational family tale. Set mostly in Maine, but partly in Philadelphia, it features natural/environmental elements, authors/agents/literary aspects, and more. It is long, but I haven't grown tired of or impatient with it... 80% through now.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-84044317200054145832022-08-30T14:48:00.620-04:002022-08-30T14:48:00.620-04:00I'm on the wait list for Memphis and will try ...I'm on the wait list for Memphis and will try for the audio. And I'm curious about the premise of Fellowship Point although it seems a bit long. Hope you like it .... and things are settling down. Sympathies about the memorial. thecuecardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08870323589682197091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-92108912014365195862022-08-29T09:34:27.935-04:002022-08-29T09:34:27.935-04:00Stacy - Audio is definitely the way to go with Rem...Stacy - Audio is definitely the way to go with Remarkably Bright Creatures... it was excellent! JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-56407665705584856462022-08-29T09:33:02.253-04:002022-08-29T09:33:02.253-04:00Tina - Despite the reason for the gathering, we ha...Tina - Despite the reason for the gathering, we have many fond memories from that weekend. I think it was the first time the entire family has been in the same place at the same time!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-40867289369696479132022-08-28T11:01:23.930-04:002022-08-28T11:01:23.930-04:00I just put myself on the waitlist for the Remarkab...I just put myself on the waitlist for the Remarkably Bright Creatures audio! When we were in Michigan last week we finally spread Jason's mom's ashes and it's been 4 years, but we didn't have the family presence you did. How wonderful to have all of the 'kids' together.stacybuckeyehttps://stacybuckeye.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-55080436438192015562022-08-27T10:51:03.449-04:002022-08-27T10:51:03.449-04:00Thanks for the shoutout for the Parmesan cutlets :...Thanks for the shoutout for the Parmesan cutlets :-) I can imagine that was a bittersweet time getting together for the memorial but it must have been wonderful to see so much family together.Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08553212447308502910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-39941880296503161992022-08-26T09:31:00.643-04:002022-08-26T09:31:00.643-04:00Katherine - You're so right about memorial ser...Katherine - You're so right about memorial services! I think Remarkably Bright Creatures is a book you'd enjoy. My mother read it earleier this week and she loved it, too.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-77227506553981989442022-08-25T23:50:00.330-04:002022-08-25T23:50:00.330-04:00The only good thing about a memorial service is ca...The only good thing about a memorial service is catching up with family. It's definitely a bittersweet time though. I'm so curious about Remarkably Bright Creatures. I hope you have had a wonderful week.Katherine Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126062556416434416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-24971531081800575572022-08-24T11:08:35.669-04:002022-08-24T11:08:35.669-04:00Erin - My mother just finished Remarkably Bright C...Erin - My mother just finished Remarkably Bright Creatures and loved it, too. I've read about a quarter of Fellowship Point and am enjoying it. The Maine setting gets me every time!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-80328680190232019712022-08-24T08:00:24.091-04:002022-08-24T08:00:24.091-04:00I have both the Soul of the Octopus and Remarkably...I have both the Soul of the Octopus and Remarkably Bright Creatures on my TBR list already - I am glad to hear that you loved Remarkably Bright Creatures! Your other book, Fellowship Point looks really good too! <br />crackercrumblifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03717268437339860455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-35067076037754612562022-08-22T19:58:52.924-04:002022-08-22T19:58:52.924-04:00Jen - Despite the circumstances, it was a very mem...Jen - Despite the circumstances, it was a very memorable and enjoyable gathering. As for the audiobooks, this was the first time I've heard Adenrele Ojo, but Mari Ireland is a favorite. Both books were excellent on audio and I highly recommend choosing to listen.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-59727518254281047932022-08-22T18:37:16.124-04:002022-08-22T18:37:16.124-04:00I'm sorry your family had to gather for such a...I'm sorry your family had to gather for such a sad occasion but I'm glad that you were able to see everyone and share memories.<br /><br />All of your books sound so good! I like both Adenrele Ojo and Marin Ireland as narrators so I'll look for those in particular.<br /><br />Enjoy your week!Jen at Introverted Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04804424405257091608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-36238933289350449822022-08-22T12:08:30.529-04:002022-08-22T12:08:30.529-04:00Kathy - I completely agree about family get-togeth...Kathy - I completely agree about family get-togethers. It seems like they get even harder to coordinate now that the 'kids' are all adults! Seems like I've had a streak of good books lately... hope that continues!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-14947103739378334272022-08-22T12:06:42.943-04:002022-08-22T12:06:42.943-04:00Mae - I'm a fan of Barnes' fiction, too, b...Mae - I'm a fan of Barnes' fiction, too, but loved the glimpse into this part of his private life.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-74004931093927223382022-08-22T11:54:33.820-04:002022-08-22T11:54:33.820-04:00Anne - Remarkably Bright Creatures is such a great...Anne - Remarkably Bright Creatures is such a great read and I think you'd love it, too. Last night I watched The Octopus Teacher on Netflix (which Helen mentioned above) and I just got a copy of the nonfiction book from the library. I'm on a roll the octopus!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-55666370486853870572022-08-22T11:51:55.772-04:002022-08-22T11:51:55.772-04:00Iliana - I'll reach for a book set in Maine ev...Iliana - I'll reach for a book set in Maine every time! Another on one my list, and I suspect it's a bit lighter, is Vacationland. JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-62775395670897868592022-08-22T11:50:29.280-04:002022-08-22T11:50:29.280-04:00Yvonne - Spending all that time with my husband...Yvonne - Spending all that time with my husband's family was so much fun! His brother's family lives so far away that we only see them once a year. It's been several years since my daughters saw their cousins.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-28486071453899892172022-08-22T11:48:04.805-04:002022-08-22T11:48:04.805-04:00Diane - If you ever decide to reread Remarkably B...Diane - If you ever decide to reread Remarkably Bright Creatures, I think you'd love the audio! My "preview" of Fellowship Point continues... guess I'm going to read it instead. ;-)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-22749877009890432912022-08-22T11:17:55.241-04:002022-08-22T11:17:55.241-04:00It is nice to have family get-togethers even if th...It is nice to have family get-togethers even if the reason is a sad one. Families are so busy today that it is hard. Your books, while not my usual choices, do sound really good. Come see my week <a href="https://inside-dog.blogspot.com/2022/08/its-monday-what-are-you-reading-august_0897896732.html" rel="nofollow">here</a>. Happy reading! Kathy Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06168003964595205125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-45778553226841010252022-08-22T11:01:08.432-04:002022-08-22T11:01:08.432-04:00I have a copy of the Julian Barnes book that I bou...I have a copy of the Julian Barnes book that I bought years ago. I don't think I liked the book as well as I like his fiction.<br /><br />best... mae at maefood.blogspot.comMae Travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13328946930935633113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-56626171963581322532022-08-22T00:15:57.138-04:002022-08-22T00:15:57.138-04:00Adding Remarkably Bright Creatures to my reading l...Adding Remarkably Bright Creatures to my reading list. It sounds like a obok I'd love. I have the other Octopus book you mentioned on my TBR also for a future boo club selection. I am glad you had a good family reunion even if it was for a sad event.Anne@HeadFullofBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01069558006454986084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-91754272979135905602022-08-21T23:13:23.592-04:002022-08-21T23:13:23.592-04:00So glad to hear you had such a special time with y...So glad to hear you had such a special time with your family. I'm looking forward to fall too! All the books you mention sound so good. One of my best friends loves Maine and I'll have to tell her about Fellowship Point. It's going on my TBR and she'll probably add it to hers! Hope you have a great week ahead!Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-86525568820095024022022-08-21T22:59:50.424-04:002022-08-21T22:59:50.424-04:00I'm glad you had a chance to spend time with t...I'm glad you had a chance to spend time with the family even if it was for a bittersweet reason. Hope you have a great week!Yvonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13261873308731564886noreply@blogger.com