tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post8039503681143309519..comments2024-03-25T20:57:40.930-04:00Comments on Gulfside Musing: Two Nonfiction Mini-Reviews and My Current ReadsJoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-65586979625373789592021-11-17T17:26:05.344-05:002021-11-17T17:26:05.344-05:00Cindy - Book Love is something every reader can re...Cindy - Book Love is something every reader can relate to! I tend to love books about books and reading in any form, but think this is the first graphic offering I've seen in this category.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-2945875860269406242021-11-16T19:58:19.566-05:002021-11-16T19:58:19.566-05:00I LOVE Book Love by Debbie Tung-I would love to re...I LOVE Book Love by Debbie Tung-I would love to read more books like that one :)Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07944760649572042209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-39077895327843529672021-11-13T09:29:10.125-05:002021-11-13T09:29:10.125-05:00Jen - No, the nice weather evaporated and we'r...Jen - No, the nice weather evaporated and we're back in the humidity... windows closed, AC on. The next break is promised for later today though.<br /><br />I thought your blog was one of the places I read about Book Love! What a delightful slim collection. Thanks you for bringing it to my attention.<br /><br />Frederick Law Olmsted has appeared in several books I've read (The Devil in the White City and one about Central Park) but a biography devoted to him sounds interesting. Evidently he was in his declining years during the Biltmore project, but his work is so impressive.<br /><br />We celebrated my husband's birthday yesterday, but the weekend will be full of fun, too.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-13944394320082935702021-11-11T23:41:39.548-05:002021-11-11T23:41:39.548-05:00My husband is watching the Dolphins game on Thursd...My husband is watching the Dolphins game on Thursday night as I write this and the commentators are harping on the 86% humidity. I'm wondering if your nice weather has held out?<br /><br />I'm glad you picked up Book Love! It's a fun little collection, isn't it?<br /><br />I definitely need to read The Last Castle. Asheville is home so I have a lot of memories at Biltmore. We kept annual passes before we started traveling and I know a few people who work there. I've also had Genius of Place, about Frederick Law Olmsted, on my TBR forever because he designed the gorgeous gardens.<br /><br />Have a great weekend with your daughter celebrating your husband's birthday!Jen at Introverted Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04804424405257091608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-37507127917687463242021-11-11T16:13:14.709-05:002021-11-11T16:13:14.709-05:00Charlotte - As much as I enjoy nonfiction, I will ...Charlotte - As much as I enjoy nonfiction, I will always read mostly fiction. I usually average around 35% nonfiction each year.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-24100863365036855082021-11-11T13:18:57.810-05:002021-11-11T13:18:57.810-05:00I totally agree with you regards 100% non fiction....I totally agree with you regards 100% non fiction. I just can't do it, I need some story to spice up all that reality. I guess I normally have around a 70% fiction to 30% split most of the time. Charlotte Burthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12748684461182077567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-81534963485642034922021-11-09T17:38:18.729-05:002021-11-09T17:38:18.729-05:00Laurie - When I went to the salon, I was horrified...Laurie - When I went to the salon, I was horrified to see that not a single person in the place was wearing a mask... just me and one other customer! I considered leaving, but it's been two weeks since my booster and I was desperate. Only in Florida :(<br /><br />I'm loving Oh William! too. Hope you like Taste.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-75978410479802848632021-11-09T11:48:44.462-05:002021-11-09T11:48:44.462-05:00I haven't gone for a haircut since late July a...I haven't gone for a haircut since late July and my situation is getting dire, too, although I've stopped coloring it so it's just the length and general untidyness that needs dealing with. My hairdresser knowingly gave me a horrible cold which (I believe) lowered my resistance led to me becoming one of the breakthrough Delta variant cases, so I will not be going back to that salon.<br />I love Oh William (big Elizabeth Strout fan here!) and I just placed a hold on the audiobook edition of Taste. I always listen to David Sedaris' books on audio, too.Laurie Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00177559207735782406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-19944930177566244212021-11-08T20:22:55.274-05:002021-11-08T20:22:55.274-05:00JaneGS - Happy Birthday! I'm going to need to ...JaneGS - Happy Birthday! I'm going to need to get Tucci's cookbook now, too. Think I'll drop a hint or two for Christmas.<br /><br />I visited the Biltmore first for a Downton Abbey exhibit and a couple of years later for Chihuly glass sculptures... both on our north/south treks. I'd like to see it again with a primary focus on its history. It's such an interesting story.<br /><br />A Game of Birds and Wolves sounds like one I'd enjoy, too! Will keep an eye out for your review. So many great book to read...JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-90759495160782855912021-11-08T20:15:50.366-05:002021-11-08T20:15:50.366-05:00Sam - Book Love was such fun. If your library has ...Sam - Book Love was such fun. If your library has hoopla, it's available there. You are so right about Oh William! I'm about 30% in and absolutely love it. My daughter heard her speak in NYC last week (her fist literary event in 18 months!) and Strout says she has her next book almost done.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-17909609161660180832021-11-08T20:12:19.422-05:002021-11-08T20:12:19.422-05:00Laurel-Rain Snow - Oh, I forgot about The Devil We...Laurel-Rain Snow - Oh, I forgot about The Devil Wears Prada! I think I just need to rewatch all his movies now. They are all so good!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-52027529443191310672021-11-08T20:11:05.731-05:002021-11-08T20:11:05.731-05:00Mystica - It's definitely worth a read!Mystica - It's definitely worth a read!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-13601192251791260942021-11-08T20:10:16.285-05:002021-11-08T20:10:16.285-05:00Beth F - The Tucci book hit just the right chord f...Beth F - The Tucci book hit just the right chord for me... such an enjoyable experience!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-11827146691359812602021-11-08T20:09:30.980-05:002021-11-08T20:09:30.980-05:00Kathy - You make me laugh! I know you don't re...Kathy - You make me laugh! I know you don't read nonfiction, but you could think of the Biltmore book as a homework assignment before visiting, lol.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-21518954706249046952021-11-08T20:08:24.058-05:002021-11-08T20:08:24.058-05:00Tina - We've visited those Italian neighborhoo...Tina - We've visited those Italian neighborhoods in south Philly... definitely the real deal! It's funny because I never realized how special that upbringing really was until I went to college and met so many people with no real family ties. Hope you love Tucci's book, too.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-63522621200833719192021-11-08T20:05:21.548-05:002021-11-08T20:05:21.548-05:00Angela - I'm really enjoying The Last Castle.....Angela - I'm really enjoying The Last Castle... and am kicking myself because it took so long to start it!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-77056854218534207742021-11-08T20:04:34.158-05:002021-11-08T20:04:34.158-05:00Thanks, Shelleyrae. Hope you have a great week, to...Thanks, Shelleyrae. Hope you have a great week, too!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-85624939152533764172021-11-08T20:04:00.050-05:002021-11-08T20:04:00.050-05:00Susa - I had no idea we had such similar childhood...Susa - I had no idea we had such similar childhoods until I read Tucci's book! It brought back a lot of memories for me.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-77958193461411991432021-11-08T20:02:36.217-05:002021-11-08T20:02:36.217-05:00Katherine - We went to Biltmore first for a Downto...Katherine - We went to Biltmore first for a Downton Abbey exhibit and the second time to see Chihuly's glass sculptures. Both times were fabulous, but such different experiences. I hope we can stop on our way north next summer. Glad you will be able to get a copy of the Tucci book. Hope you love it, too.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-10257745930234548562021-11-08T19:58:48.716-05:002021-11-08T19:58:48.716-05:00Helen - Tucci's book was a joy to listen to!Helen - Tucci's book was a joy to listen to!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-1247645039552272532021-11-08T19:57:56.817-05:002021-11-08T19:57:56.817-05:00Les - Glad your library has a copy of Book Love. A...Les - Glad your library has a copy of Book Love. And I think it's a great idea to get Rod a copy of In the Garden of Beasts;-) I'm sure Matt will love it here... he was around a lot via zoom during the worst of the pandemic, so it almost feels like he's an old timer! I sure hope you get here one of these days, too :)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-81982368202480765292021-11-08T18:21:24.147-05:002021-11-08T18:21:24.147-05:00I got the Tucci cookbook for my bday last Friday, ...I got the Tucci cookbook for my bday last Friday, now I am more eager than ever to read Taste. So interesting how parallel your childhoods were. Makes it even more of a special read.<br /><br />Visiting the Biltmore is definitely on my must visit list. Although you have already visited it a few times, seeing it again after reading The Last Castle will, I'm sure, enhance the visit.<br /><br />Just started A Game of Birds and Wolves: The Ingenious Young Women Whose Secret Board Game Helped Win World War II--actually almost half way through already and it is fascinating.<br /><br />I know what you mean about sometimes just needing a good novel that you can sink into.<br /><br />Hope you have a good week!JaneGShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11094501834387622997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-44275134482179012392021-11-08T16:33:13.713-05:002021-11-08T16:33:13.713-05:00Book Love looks like fun; I'll have to take a ...Book Love looks like fun; I'll have to take a look at that one.<br /><br />I predict that you are going to end up loving Oh, William! if you are already a Strout fan. It is one of my favorite books of hers.Sam https://www.blogger.com/profile/17448913705757509608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-15514429485687808072021-11-08T09:50:48.550-05:002021-11-08T09:50:48.550-05:00Book Love looks adorable...and I enjoy Stanley Tuc...Book Love looks adorable...and I enjoy Stanley Tucci, too, from his role in The Devil Wears Prada to Julie & Julia.<br /><br />In fact, I can't think of a movie in which he stars that I didn't enjoy. So I must check out this book!<br /><br />Enjoy your week, and here are my <a href="http://laurelrainsnow.wordpress.com/2021/11/06/weekly-updates-my-journey" rel="nofollow"> WEEKLY UPDATES </a>Laurel-Rain Snowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00101090217639410913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-7070913134636185572021-11-08T09:06:35.495-05:002021-11-08T09:06:35.495-05:00The Stanley Tucci book looks very good. The Stanley Tucci book looks very good. Mysticahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10941269615559681014noreply@blogger.com