tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post7264953329444391844..comments2024-03-25T20:57:40.930-04:00Comments on Gulfside Musing: Top Ten Tuesday: Books for Your Beach BagJoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-76850310765961700832014-06-17T15:40:30.336-04:002014-06-17T15:40:30.336-04:00JaneGS - A Hundred Summers is the first book that ...JaneGS - A Hundred Summers is the first book that pops into my mind when considering ideal summer reads! The Good Earth is one of my favorite books, so a couple of years ago I decided to read more Pearl S. Buck. Loved both Pavilion of Women and Peony... Imperial Woman is on my list for this summer.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-82013531482176184782014-06-17T15:14:59.312-04:002014-06-17T15:14:59.312-04:00I'm on the wait list for A Hundred Summers at ...I'm on the wait list for A Hundred Summers at the library--sounds like a perfect summer read. Surprised to see the Pearl S. Buck book--now I'm intrigued!JaneGShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11094501834387622997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-51649096205484583412014-06-09T21:46:27.463-04:002014-06-09T21:46:27.463-04:00Thanks so much, Pat. I loved all of these books!Thanks so much, Pat. I loved all of these books!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-5910340603692902092014-06-09T11:31:33.465-04:002014-06-09T11:31:33.465-04:00Such a great list! I am going to tweet and google...Such a great list! I am going to tweet and google plus it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16263900929320390381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-76334896560570173482014-06-07T16:11:53.388-04:002014-06-07T16:11:53.388-04:00Sheila - Have fun... I loved them all!Sheila - Have fun... I loved them all!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-16754128248116017302014-06-07T16:11:33.076-04:002014-06-07T16:11:33.076-04:00Lisa - There are just so many great books out ther...Lisa - There are just so many great books out there!!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-149145975618426592014-06-07T16:11:07.334-04:002014-06-07T16:11:07.334-04:00Vasilly - I just loved that one, too! Hope you lov...Vasilly - I just loved that one, too! Hope you love Tell the Wolves as much as I did... it was a favorite last year.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-15762927418100410212014-06-07T16:10:25.965-04:002014-06-07T16:10:25.965-04:00Beth F - All of them are such good reads. So many ...Beth F - All of them are such good reads. So many books...JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-50130930753745724512014-06-06T11:58:53.959-04:002014-06-06T11:58:53.959-04:00Super books listed here - I have read many of thes...Super books listed here - I have read many of these and now have a few more to check out!Sheila (Bookjourney)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05354184020340930630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-31730383510479112522014-06-06T00:30:04.832-04:002014-06-06T00:30:04.832-04:00Ack! I still haven't read all of the books you...Ack! I still haven't read all of the books you recommended last year and now only one of the books for this year. I've got to stop cleaning and start reading!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554217416500328610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-48972591445027612392014-06-05T12:38:44.567-04:002014-06-05T12:38:44.567-04:00The Homecoming of Samuel Lake is a good book! I de...The Homecoming of Samuel Lake is a good book! I definitely agree with you about it. I may have to put Tell the Wolves I'm Home on my tbr list. Vasillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08463689838763126048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-2301840952748803332014-06-05T07:25:29.092-04:002014-06-05T07:25:29.092-04:00Awesome list! I've read about half of them ......Awesome list! I've read about half of them ... now to read the others.Beth Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-13894223398015690002014-06-04T21:25:38.066-04:002014-06-04T21:25:38.066-04:00Athira - Those novels are among my favorites this ...Athira - Those novels are among my favorites this year and I plan to explore both author's backlists.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-63077869823203014592014-06-04T21:23:19.051-04:002014-06-04T21:23:19.051-04:00Stacy - I loved Tell The Wolves I'mHome! It wa...Stacy - I loved Tell The Wolves I'mHome! It was a favorite last year.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-48561109698671413572014-06-04T21:22:33.807-04:002014-06-04T21:22:33.807-04:00Leila - I just loved The Interestings (partly beca...Leila - I just loved The Interestings (partly because I am of the same vintage, I'm sure) and am certain it will be one of my favorite reads this year. Tell The Wolves I'm Home was a favorite of 2013 - an outstanding novel!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-60525690106953355642014-06-04T21:20:10.766-04:002014-06-04T21:20:10.766-04:00Terri B - Just thinking about that book still give...Terri B - Just thinking about that book still gives me goosebumps! Jennie sold the movie rights and is working on writing the screenplay... can't wait for that one!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-24022839348714456792014-06-04T21:17:53.969-04:002014-06-04T21:17:53.969-04:00Sarah - I don't read much fluff, even on the b...Sarah - I don't read much fluff, even on the beach. A Hundred Summers is probably the best beach book ever, so I can't wait to hear what you think of The Secret Life of Violet Grant.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-26850990776649927342014-06-04T21:13:12.662-04:002014-06-04T21:13:12.662-04:00Anbolyn - After several months, I find that I'...Anbolyn - After several months, I find that I'm still thinking about The Gravity of Birds. It didn't seem to get a lot of buzz, but it's definitely one of my favorites this year.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-6674199761459496132014-06-04T21:11:31.304-04:002014-06-04T21:11:31.304-04:00Thanks, Diane. These were all great reads.Thanks, Diane. These were all great reads.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-13375440220306065892014-06-04T20:27:44.140-04:002014-06-04T20:27:44.140-04:00We Were Liars and Interestings are on my wishlist!...We Were Liars and Interestings are on my wishlist! So many have loved them. Great list!Athirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03366654538383603004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-56140067893657744682014-06-04T16:31:51.243-04:002014-06-04T16:31:51.243-04:00Great list. I've read 3 of those and REALLY wa...Great list. I've read 3 of those and REALLY want to read Tell the Wolves I'm Home!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-58839089480400224522014-06-04T14:56:28.940-04:002014-06-04T14:56:28.940-04:00Lovely list! I enjoyed The Interestings at the ta...Lovely list! I enjoyed The Interestings at the tail end of last summer--it was an engrossing beach read, definitely. I'm hearing so much this year about Tell the Wolves I'm Home... I guess that really needs to go on my list!Leila @ Readers' Oasishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04919583102046763801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-34612072175991607682014-06-04T13:10:21.990-04:002014-06-04T13:10:21.990-04:00The Homecoming of Samuel Lake was SUCH a good summ...The Homecoming of Samuel Lake was SUCH a good summer read! Good choices here :)Terri B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12215878121282668358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-81053415157182060382014-06-04T12:38:57.251-04:002014-06-04T12:38:57.251-04:00Awesome list! And well-rounded…not just brainless ...Awesome list! And well-rounded…not just brainless fluff! Beatriz Williams also has a new one out that I'm reading now…The Secret Life of Violet GrantSarah (Sarah's Book Shelves)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04114051128835057362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-15770663082170632742014-06-03T21:54:09.210-04:002014-06-03T21:54:09.210-04:00Fab suggestions! I've wanted to read The Gravi...Fab suggestions! I've wanted to read The Gravity of Birds since I read your thoughts on it so I think that will make it on to my summer list.Anbolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10080054175904900094noreply@blogger.com