tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post8535420543224451130..comments2024-03-25T20:57:40.930-04:00Comments on Gulfside Musing: My 2013 Favorites: FictionJoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-67851114430377115042013-12-30T22:16:20.298-05:002013-12-30T22:16:20.298-05:00Tell the Wolves was so good! I need to read Tess, ...Tell the Wolves was so good! I need to read Tess, Hardy always breaks my heart. Melissa (Avid Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-17815951578182160932013-12-29T17:31:39.650-05:002013-12-29T17:31:39.650-05:00Mudbound was one of my favorites of the year, too....Mudbound was one of my favorites of the year, too...and my book club loved it as well! I've passed up Tell the Wolves I'm Home so many times and now I'm kicking myself!! I hope that 2014 is a wonderful reading year for you.Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-21639358766757298192013-12-28T07:16:54.166-05:002013-12-28T07:16:54.166-05:00There are a couple on here I know I would love, bu...There are a couple on here I know I would love, but I just never got to them. :(Beth Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-39779088904038279192013-12-27T07:53:36.652-05:002013-12-27T07:53:36.652-05:00Lisa - Be sure to choose the right moment for Ston...Lisa - Be sure to choose the right moment for Stoner. It's a very quiet, contemplative book… and the writing is beautiful. Almost achingly so, at times.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-81540063808270076942013-12-26T22:07:39.032-05:002013-12-26T22:07:39.032-05:00I'm not sure I would ever have thought to pick...I'm not sure I would ever have thought to pick up "Stoner" if it weren't for your review. Now it's a must-read!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554217416500328610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-82492908504186682302013-12-24T15:02:44.487-05:002013-12-24T15:02:44.487-05:00Linsday - I'm glad you enjoyed my lists. They&...Linsday - I'm glad you enjoyed my lists. They're so much fun to put together. You've got some great reading ahead with Stoner and And the Mountains Echoed. Merry Christmas to you, too!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-54573882964240184492013-12-24T09:17:04.756-05:002013-12-24T09:17:04.756-05:00Hi JoAnn, I'm really enjoying reading your fav...Hi JoAnn, I'm really enjoying reading your favourites posts! I loved Tell the Wolves, Mudbound, and am a big Hardy fan, so I'm really pleased you liked these books too. And the Mountains Echoed, and Stoner, and on my to read pile. And there's some others here for me to investigate further. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year :) Lindsay xLindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08731930823596505781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-54020485819168558742013-12-23T13:37:22.788-05:002013-12-23T13:37:22.788-05:00Karen K. - I was enjoying The Age of Innocence, bu...Karen K. - I was enjoying The Age of Innocence, but the last chapter just blew me away… so effective! Hope you get to read Stoner next year,JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-34225652460628215352013-12-23T13:36:04.469-05:002013-12-23T13:36:04.469-05:00Melinda - Hope you enjoy them in 2014!Melinda - Hope you enjoy them in 2014!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-83303970222919405032013-12-23T13:35:46.173-05:002013-12-23T13:35:46.173-05:00Stacybuckeye - Tess has got to be the most tragic ...Stacybuckeye - Tess has got to be the most tragic book ever!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-64685707607622236842013-12-23T13:35:21.746-05:002013-12-23T13:35:21.746-05:00Vicki - I think you would really like Stoner.Vicki - I think you would really like Stoner.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-87997018362651699262013-12-23T13:35:03.848-05:002013-12-23T13:35:03.848-05:00Sandy - I know you hated The Woman Upstairs… just ...Sandy - I know you hated The Woman Upstairs… just no middle ground with that one, lol! Seems like reactions were a little mixed with Hosseini's new book, too, but I love the way he tells a story.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-54582644016295574962013-12-23T13:33:02.741-05:002013-12-23T13:33:02.741-05:00Weekend-Windup - Thank you for stopping by!Weekend-Windup - Thank you for stopping by!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-57002566566256840912013-12-23T13:31:36.069-05:002013-12-23T13:31:36.069-05:00Anbolyn - I was actually on the fence about readin...Anbolyn - I was actually on the fence about reading The Woman Upstairs, but your review convinced me to give it a try. Thanks!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-68617402294617745922013-12-23T13:30:50.802-05:002013-12-23T13:30:50.802-05:00Thanks, Diane.Thanks, Diane.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-9910250558176223332013-12-23T10:05:22.303-05:002013-12-23T10:05:22.303-05:00I keep hearing such great things about Stoner -- I...I keep hearing such great things about Stoner -- I've had a copy for a couple of years now. I think I really have to read it in 2014!<br /><br />I'm a big fan of Wharton but The Age of Innocence didn't do much for me. It was my first Wharton, maybe I should read it again. Karen K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13483190930383406559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-20587278687735361462013-12-23T07:53:34.520-05:002013-12-23T07:53:34.520-05:00And the Mountains Echoed and The Age of Innocence ...And the Mountains Echoed and The Age of Innocence is high on my list of books to read.Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09366133592609472493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-79292456757997074732013-12-21T20:17:38.516-05:002013-12-21T20:17:38.516-05:00I love reading everyone's lists too. The only ...I love reading everyone's lists too. The only one I've read is Tess and you're right about tragedy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-41849140182129927152013-12-20T23:37:42.435-05:002013-12-20T23:37:42.435-05:00That's a nice mix of classic and contemporary ...That's a nice mix of classic and contemporary - I really must read Stoner (I may already be the last person in the world not to!)skiourophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08200877834536477400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-63038086382956390702013-12-20T06:23:56.271-05:002013-12-20T06:23:56.271-05:00I suck at the classics...one day I'm going to ...I suck at the classics...one day I'm going to come to you and maybe Melissa Avid Reader and get a list to start on. I loved Wolves, but The Woman Upstairs was probably one of my most hated books and was disappointed with Hosseini. I mean, Hosseini was good but didn't live up to his other books which is I guess a testament to him. I can't wait to see your audiobook list!Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-25538246041032373202013-12-20T02:14:57.865-05:002013-12-20T02:14:57.865-05:00Thanks for sharing the post!!Thanks for sharing the post!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-91123017429916012782013-12-19T22:58:35.632-05:002013-12-19T22:58:35.632-05:00I am on the love side for The Woman Upstairs. It m...I am on the love side for The Woman Upstairs. It might make my own list, though I am having trouble narrowing it down. I am so glad that you chose Tess of the D'Urbervilles and The Age of Innocence for your favorites - I love both of these quite fiercely.Anbolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10080054175904900094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-38972339848121009112013-12-19T19:41:40.544-05:002013-12-19T19:41:40.544-05:00I read 4 of your favorites and also enjoyed them.
...I read 4 of your favorites and also enjoyed them.<br /><br />Love the header and the changes over the lake.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-32837273104651536112013-12-19T18:18:48.034-05:002013-12-19T18:18:48.034-05:00Andi - Mudbound was my #1 until Stoner came along....Andi - Mudbound was my #1 until Stoner came along. Mudbound has the more compelling story but the writing in Stoner is just so gorgeous… almost achingly so.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-4554182886674956852013-12-19T18:16:54.095-05:002013-12-19T18:16:54.095-05:00Jill - Cant wait to hear what you think. BTW, I...Jill - Cant wait to hear what you think. BTW, I'm glad your review convinced me to read Tell the Wolves I'm Home… wow!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.com