tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post1298873253140160109..comments2024-03-28T20:58:09.810-07:00Comments on Musings of a Bookish Kitty: Where Is Your Bookmark? (01/14/2014)Literary Felinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-22924617249511665232014-01-27T11:17:07.532-08:002014-01-27T11:17:07.532-08:00Les - I am so glad you enjoyed it so much! I have...Les - I am so glad you enjoyed it so much! I haven't made too much progress in it this past week, but I hope to do better this week. When I am listening to it, I am totally swept up into the story. I just love the narrator's voice. Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-32177153284299616592014-01-27T06:37:54.726-08:002014-01-27T06:37:54.726-08:00I listened to the audio of Cutting for Stone a few...I listened to the audio of Cutting for Stone a few years ago and I thought it was marvelous! It's one of my all-time favorite audio books and I do hope he writes another novel. I keep meaning to pick up a copy of his bio, The Tennis Partner...Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-60040929677778072522014-01-22T16:50:43.305-08:002014-01-22T16:50:43.305-08:00Trish - Cutting for Stone is definitely a book one...Trish - Cutting for Stone is definitely a book one has to be able to give full attention to. It's taking me even longer to get through as a result. I'll get there though. I'm enjoying it when I am able to listen to it. I can see why reading it in print though might be better--then you can go back and read passages over again as you go. There's so much detail! Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-37072766630136081712014-01-22T16:48:59.770-08:002014-01-22T16:48:59.770-08:00Samantha - I saw the movie this past week and need...Samantha - I saw the movie this past week and need to jot down my thoughts before I forget. I can't say I liked the movie much either. :-SLiterary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-54028080795898542422014-01-19T19:38:54.668-08:002014-01-19T19:38:54.668-08:00I started Cutting for Stone on audio last year but...I started Cutting for Stone on audio last year but my brain was never in the right place for it. I own a paper copy so think that'll be the way that I go. I look forward to your thoughts on Labor Day. I saw the preview recently and it looks good. <br /><br />Hope you have a great week!Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-72808452162495371322014-01-19T09:36:14.304-08:002014-01-19T09:36:14.304-08:00I can't wait to hear your thoughts on Beautifu...I can't wait to hear your thoughts on Beautiful Creatures. I read that one last year and while I didn't love it, I do think that I will eventually read the second book. The movie I didn't care for though. It sounds like you have been reading lots of good books!samantha.1020https://www.blogger.com/profile/04124614710493747821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-29918347721847156222014-01-15T21:42:25.845-08:002014-01-15T21:42:25.845-08:00Iliana - I would love more vacation time. I am su...Iliana - I would love more vacation time. I am sure my being partially immobile has helped me find extra reading time. :-) <br /><br />I think my problem with Cutting For Stone is just a matter of my lack of listening time. :-(Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-74375338235534247482014-01-15T17:57:41.359-08:002014-01-15T17:57:41.359-08:00Unfortunately having gone back to work I feel like...Unfortunately having gone back to work I feel like my bookmarks are not moving along! I need more vacation time :)<br /><br />Glad to hear you are enjoying Cutting For Stone. I read the book and even though it is a long story, I never felt like it was tough to get through. Hope you continue to enjoy it!Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-18421376163126526892014-01-15T13:13:13.880-08:002014-01-15T13:13:13.880-08:00Amy - Part of me wishes I was reading Cutting for ...Amy - Part of me wishes I was reading Cutting for Stone, and I suppose I could since I have a copy of the book. It just seems easier right now to listen to it. <br /><br />I will look forward to your review of Labor Day. I am nearly done. I hope to finish it today during my lunch hour. <br /><br />I felt the same way when I read the description of Somewhere in France. LOL I hope you enjoy it when you get to it.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-86319831230752038302014-01-15T13:08:48.350-08:002014-01-15T13:08:48.350-08:00Margot - I wouldn't mind being there in person...Margot - I wouldn't mind being there in person right now--just not during a war. :-)Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-23113533083983156762014-01-15T10:36:03.713-08:002014-01-15T10:36:03.713-08:00I just loved Cutting for Stone, I read the paperba...I just loved Cutting for Stone, I read the paperback version. I expect the audio is wonderful. I hope you enjoy it. I recently finished Labor Day and plan to review it this week. I thought it was fantastic, I really enjoy Joyce Maynard's books. I haven't read Somewhere in France yet but I have it sitting on my nightstand waiting for me. I'm so glad you found it as good as it sounds. I thought a female ambulance driver in France, WWI was a no brainer and completely irresistible I'm looking forward to your review! Oh...any yes, I would continue reading Somewhere in France, without a doubt.<br /><br />Keep up the great reading! Love your newly designed blog heading!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09866342436745173619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-8935275883772195862014-01-14T20:55:32.057-08:002014-01-14T20:55:32.057-08:00The beginning paragraph raises lots of questions. ...The beginning paragraph raises lots of questions. I'd like to read more as the setting is a place I'd love to be, if only in my head. I'm glad you enjoyed the book.Margothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07422981969760935118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-3997034021316802022014-01-14T17:01:27.041-08:002014-01-14T17:01:27.041-08:00Paulita - I really enjoyed the book. I think one ...Paulita - I really enjoyed the book. I think one of my favorite scenes was when they were in Paris. It was so romantic, even in the middle of a war.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-18548315964513645162014-01-14T14:28:45.609-08:002014-01-14T14:28:45.609-08:00This sounds interesting, and, of course, it's ...This sounds interesting, and, of course, it's set in France, so I'd keep reading. The title is very similar to my first novel The Summer of France. <a href="http://paulita-ponderings.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Here's Mine</a>Paulita https://www.blogger.com/profile/14237320966048538408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-20021381773976393842014-01-14T13:02:37.784-08:002014-01-14T13:02:37.784-08:00Catherine - I do as well. It was such an interest...Catherine - I do as well. It was such an interesting time in history. Thanks for stopping by!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-44643258075721509352014-01-14T12:37:00.648-08:002014-01-14T12:37:00.648-08:00Like your book choice, Wendy. I love stories set ...Like your book choice, Wendy. I love stories set during that time frame. You're off to an impressive 2014 reading start. I'm only into my second book of the year...hope I'll be able to pick up the pace.<br /><br />Thanks for visiting my blog.Catherine @ Book Club Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17511461722921794733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-7671873723371672822014-01-14T11:28:32.968-08:002014-01-14T11:28:32.968-08:00Yvonne - This was my first by Robson, but it defin...Yvonne - This was my first by Robson, but it definitely won't be my last.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-26577782057101901072014-01-14T11:27:15.095-08:002014-01-14T11:27:15.095-08:00Sarah - As I mentioned to Kathy above, I have to a...Sarah - As I mentioned to Kathy above, I have to agree that it's not the most enticing intro. It's a nice contrast to what the main character's life becomes though once she leaves home and enters the working class world. <br /><br />It's taken me forever to get to Cutting For Stone. I wish I had more time to listen to audiobooks. I will get through it though--and I just know I'll love it.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-48284319992241462932014-01-14T11:25:02.887-08:002014-01-14T11:25:02.887-08:00Kelly - I saw that! 9 books for the read-a-thon. ...Kelly - I saw that! 9 books for the read-a-thon. That's awesome, Kelly. :-) Good luck with that chunkster!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-40103283622855028142014-01-14T11:24:22.753-08:002014-01-14T11:24:22.753-08:00Jenclair - The Final Solution was my first by Chab...Jenclair - The Final Solution was my first by Chabon. It's such a little book--maybe even more a novella. <br /><br />Thank you for the recommendation of Voices of Heaven!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-115556730914516272014-01-14T11:23:27.995-08:002014-01-14T11:23:27.995-08:00Kathy - Yes, the opening of Somewhere in France do...Kathy - Yes, the opening of Somewhere in France doesn't have a strong hook, I agree. It'd be hard to know what it's really about from that start. It's a good contrast though to what occurs later in the book.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-18827896723492225662014-01-14T09:35:32.585-08:002014-01-14T09:35:32.585-08:00I have never read anything by this author, but you...I have never read anything by this author, but you have my interest. I'd keep going.Yvonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13261873308731564886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-19665984241780765252014-01-14T09:24:34.084-08:002014-01-14T09:24:34.084-08:00Hmm - I'm not dying to read it based on the fi...Hmm - I'm not dying to read it based on the first paragraph. But, I do need to read Cutting for Stone…everyone raves about it and I keep not picking it up. I need to change that!Sarah (Sarah's Book Shelves)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04114051128835057362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-14509783814035653602014-01-14T09:02:38.815-08:002014-01-14T09:02:38.815-08:00I started off slow, too, but had a great reading w...I started off slow, too, but had a great reading week last week. This week I need to finish a chunkster so might not get to much else. Hope you continue to read great stuff.Kailanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136262232046813471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-40104125453636985122014-01-14T09:01:42.724-08:002014-01-14T09:01:42.724-08:00I like Chabon, but have not read The Final Solutio...I like Chabon, but have not read The Final Solution. Adding it to my list!<br /><br />I've read several that I've liked lately and have a few reviews scheduled. Perhaps my favorite so far this year isThe Voices of Heaven.jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.com