tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post6685369677606247502..comments2024-03-25T20:57:40.930-04:00Comments on Gulfside Musing: Top Ten Tuesday: 2022 Author DiscoveriesJoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-77696679810006902612023-02-14T10:34:12.040-05:002023-02-14T10:34:12.040-05:00Thanks, James. I will add Great Circle to my list....Thanks, James. I will add Great Circle to my list. Foster was excellent in print, but I listened to Small Things Like These and I don't think that format did it any favors. I plan to reread it sometime this year.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-90326291861739529272023-02-13T21:49:30.833-05:002023-02-13T21:49:30.833-05:00I found Maggie Shipstead and Clare Keegan this pas...I found Maggie Shipstead and Clare Keegan this past year. Love them both. I can highly recommend Great Circle and I thought Small Things Like These was amazing.James Chesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15513098688123346055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-2166152195290738902023-02-12T09:37:05.482-05:002023-02-12T09:37:05.482-05:00Tina - I listened to Small Things Like These, but ...Tina - I listened to Small Things Like These, but plan to read it in print sometime this year. 84, Charing Cross Road is an all-time favorite... have lost count of how many times I've read it!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-84919830374775359892023-02-11T10:30:40.262-05:002023-02-11T10:30:40.262-05:00Absolutely! I just received the Small Things Like...Absolutely! I just received the Small Things Like These book! I am reading that and 84, Charing Cross Road next. Then back to In Shetland. Had to put it all aside for Jane Harper's new book as there was a long wait at the library for it. Thought I'd better tackle it first.<br /><br />Hope all is well for you!Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08553212447308502910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-64658099811797407542023-02-09T09:03:32.925-05:002023-02-09T09:03:32.925-05:00Susan - I'll be curious to hear what your book...Susan - I'll be curious to hear what your book club thinks of A Town Called Solace. Some members in my group in NY did not like quieter novels, so I'm not sure how it would have gone over there. I loved it though!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-53015151475888672702023-02-09T09:02:07.827-05:002023-02-09T09:02:07.827-05:00Deb - How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water was a b...Deb - How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water was a book that really grew on me. I want to check out her earlier novel, Domenica.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-8054875346263330942023-02-09T08:59:21.841-05:002023-02-09T08:59:21.841-05:00Iliana - I'm hoping to read more John Boyne th...Iliana - I'm hoping to read more John Boyne this year. I think he has a new book coming, too.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-30742908409109249972023-02-08T16:59:28.877-05:002023-02-08T16:59:28.877-05:00Yeah definitely Claire Keegan was a favorite disco...Yeah definitely Claire Keegan was a favorite discovery for me last year. Such a good writer! And I'm looking forward to A Town Called Solace soon for my book club's next discussion. I liked her debut novel years ago. thecuecardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08870323589682197091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-42415223564057102232023-02-08T06:29:42.736-05:002023-02-08T06:29:42.736-05:00I am happy to have discovered Claire Keegan and Ly...I am happy to have discovered Claire Keegan and Lydia Millet, too. Now I think I'd like to see if I can learn more about Angie Cruz.Deb Nance at Readerbuzzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12128529491888701996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-84351214401414106192023-02-05T17:36:26.668-05:002023-02-05T17:36:26.668-05:00What a great list. I've only read one John Boy...What a great list. I've only read one John Boyne book which I did enjoy but several of the books you mentioned on your list are on my TBR! Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-41939736480870475882023-02-05T17:10:42.857-05:002023-02-05T17:10:42.857-05:00Aj - I'm hoping to read one or two more Maggie...Aj - I'm hoping to read one or two more Maggie O'Farrell novels this year, too.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-47788291219000156542023-02-05T17:10:14.073-05:002023-02-05T17:10:14.073-05:00Katherine - Love & Saffron was one of my favor...Katherine - Love & Saffron was one of my favorite reads of 2022. Hope you get a chance to enjoy it, too.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-73269393480788111322023-02-05T08:14:40.570-05:002023-02-05T08:14:40.570-05:00I'm hopefully going to be reading a Maggie O&#...I'm hopefully going to be reading a Maggie O'Farrell book this year. I have tons of them on my TBR list.Aj @ Read All The Things!https://www.blogger.com/profile/02860483414620371093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-21045911061783015362023-02-04T01:10:18.518-05:002023-02-04T01:10:18.518-05:00These are all new to me though they all look good....These are all new to me though they all look good. I'm adding Love and Saffron to my TBR as that one especially calls to me.Katherine Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126062556416434416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-12947156154747450192023-02-01T10:04:07.248-05:002023-02-01T10:04:07.248-05:00Susan - O'Farrell is wonderful, but I think he...Susan - O'Farrell is wonderful, but I think her books are very different. Read the synopsis and pick one that appeals. Good luck!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-25630953301693766842023-02-01T10:03:05.441-05:002023-02-01T10:03:05.441-05:00Terrie - I hear you about the reading time! I hope...Terrie - I hear you about the reading time! I hope to read more of both O'Farrell and Boyne this year.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-87250023398774800482023-02-01T10:02:10.591-05:002023-02-01T10:02:10.591-05:00Fanda - LOL, yes it isn't about dinosaurs. But...Fanda - LOL, yes it isn't about dinosaurs. But it's still a lovely, quiet book.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-15123954490291852012023-02-01T00:14:43.816-05:002023-02-01T00:14:43.816-05:00I haven't read any of these authors, although ...I haven't read any of these authors, although I keep thinking I need to try O'Farrell. I've heard good things about her books. I hope you enjoy all these!<br /><br />Happy TTT!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-76910000009624490542023-01-31T22:14:28.774-05:002023-01-31T22:14:28.774-05:00Several familiar ones on this list (mostly on my T...Several familiar ones on this list (mostly on my TBR, but every time I see them I'm reminded I want to read them). I've read a different O'Farrell and John Boyne, both very good. I have Shipstead, Galgut & Dinosaurs on my TBR......man oh man, I need time to read! :) Thanks for the visit & hope you have a terrific week.<br />Terrie @ Bookshelf JourneysTerriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11989512064950173723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-18181149460667745982023-01-31T19:34:37.319-05:002023-01-31T19:34:37.319-05:00I haven't read any of those authors. But, scro...I haven't read any of those authors. But, scrolling down to the last book, I thought "Dinosaurs" is a book about dinosaurs, or at least about animals or nature (lovely bird on the cover helps!), but apparently I was wrong. :))Fanda Classiclithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07642429343958941266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-77074448841722717842023-01-31T16:30:40.630-05:002023-01-31T16:30:40.630-05:00Les - 2022 was such a good year for author discove...Les - 2022 was such a good year for author discoveries! We Begin at the End and Damnation Spring are both books I hope to read this year. I started The Narrowboat Summer on audio last spring, but got pulled away by another title. Plan to give that another try in print. Setting Free the Kites is on my (very long) library wish list, too. So many books and authors...JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-7151455785182652592023-01-31T16:22:51.173-05:002023-01-31T16:22:51.173-05:00Cindy - I just looked up The Nature of Small Birds...Cindy - I just looked up The Nature of Small Birds and it sounds like a really good read! JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-13167084264824308892023-01-31T16:19:59.748-05:002023-01-31T16:19:59.748-05:00Tina - I think you're the first person to let ...Tina - I think you're the first person to let me know about Foster... thank you again!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-65918838779565525992023-01-31T16:19:19.657-05:002023-01-31T16:19:19.657-05:00Kay - I remember *meaning* to read Crow Lake ages ...Kay - I remember *meaning* to read Crow Lake ages ago, but never got around to it. Hope to read Lawson's other two books this year... they seem to be on the quieter, more somber side.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-10342382907880447042023-01-31T16:17:57.237-05:002023-01-31T16:17:57.237-05:00Vicki - My mother loved Love & Saffron, too!Vicki - My mother loved Love & Saffron, too!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.com