tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post2668908794238982680..comments2024-03-18T15:27:31.588-07:00Comments on Musings of a Bookish Kitty: Review: The Man Who Loved Books Too Much by Allison Hoover BartlettLiterary Felinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-13929527304246505102011-03-05T12:11:14.964-08:002011-03-05T12:11:14.964-08:00I have this book on my nightstand pile and look fo...I have this book on my nightstand pile and look forward to reading it. I hope to soon!<br /><br />What lengths people go to for the things they love and want to have. sheesh!<br /><br />I'm glad to know you enjoyed it.<br />~ AmyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09866342436745173619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-32079690212136976482011-03-05T08:28:05.313-08:002011-03-05T08:28:05.313-08:00This book sounds wonderful!This book sounds wonderful!Bybeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10061186489010154661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-56819513847019028892011-03-04T17:22:56.821-08:002011-03-04T17:22:56.821-08:00Nope, I don't think your recent experience wit...Nope, I don't think your recent experience with thievery was the sole reason to be appalled by Gilkey's behavior. Although it certainly may have exacerbated it. I just found him to be creepy and was astonished by his rationalizing.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554217416500328610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-75133555426748625902011-02-27T17:47:12.822-08:002011-02-27T17:47:12.822-08:00This just sounds like such a fascinating, biblioph...This just sounds like such a fascinating, bibliophilic read! Gotta get it.Marie Cloutierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938166831865436287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-33476219534722880552011-02-27T01:10:56.909-08:002011-02-27T01:10:56.909-08:00Now here's another book to add to my wish list...Now here's another book to add to my wish list. I like the premise and haven't been reading true crimes for a while.Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623394887320093229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-42472463191713961202011-02-25T11:12:45.385-08:002011-02-25T11:12:45.385-08:00I saw this author talk about this book on Book TV ...I saw this author talk about this book on Book TV some months ago. She was really interesting to listen to so I'm not surprised that the book is good too. I have it on my shelves and will get around to reading it one of these days.Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01739982274914536036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-89727052767618057532011-02-25T09:20:49.948-08:002011-02-25T09:20:49.948-08:00I do hope those of you who haven't read it wil...I do hope those of you who haven't read it will get a chance. It's such an interesting story. I'm really curious about what Gilkey is up to now. <br /><br />Thanks for your great comments! <br /><br />Nancy - Thank you for your kind words. I've been a bit OCD about the doors being locked all my life, so I know what that's like. I go around locking the doors behind people, it's so bad. Growing up, my dad would get mad because I'd end up locking him out of the house without realizing it! And the running joke at my folk's house is that you know Wendy's here because the doors are all locked! LOLLiterary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-26461690789412069792011-02-25T04:49:09.107-08:002011-02-25T04:49:09.107-08:00I just happen to have a copy of this one (also . ....I just happen to have a copy of this one (also . . . it's so nice to hear I'm not the only person who has a serious problem with the quantity of books in her house, btw) and was wondering what it's about and how I ended up with it, a couple days ago, as I glanced across one of the many piles in my house. Glad to hear it's so good!<br /><br />I'm late reading posts, so the rest of this comment is in the wrong place but I just wanted to say I'm so glad you're okay. Your experience with someone trying to kick down your door while you were at home had to have been terrifying. We were robbed when I was in my 9th month of pregnancy with my now-26-year-old and I can tell you that you never really do feel safe after someone's invaded your home. I'm a little OCD about locking my house, for one thing. It's habitual, but if I don't remember locking the door I'll sometimes turn around and drive home to double-check, even though I know that I've almost undoubtedly locked the house (and, like you, our door -- we were in a Tulsa apartment, at the time -- was simply knocked down so it's not like locking necessarily works). <br /><br />As to the reading slump -- wow, best reasons I've ever heard of to have trouble reading! I hope your birth experience is a safe and happy one and you find a new home quickly. I'll be thinking about you and sending positive vibes (and prayers).Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-70560372124741539992011-02-24T19:54:51.170-08:002011-02-24T19:54:51.170-08:00I really want to read this one! I love books where...I really want to read this one! I love books where actual books are a major theme.Ladytink_534https://www.blogger.com/profile/14317480621483829078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-33172545088420746192011-02-24T14:54:15.032-08:002011-02-24T14:54:15.032-08:00I'd been iffy on reading this until it was exc...I'd been iffy on reading this until it was excerpted for the DearReader.com e-mail book club a month or two ago - a week of exposure to it really got me interested. Your opinion is also influential - I'll probably be getting a copy for myself. Thanks, Webdy!Florindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09789402061034734894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-20386131653084367822011-02-24T13:45:46.637-08:002011-02-24T13:45:46.637-08:00I almost picked this up at the library one time!! ...I almost picked this up at the library one time!! Will have to make sure I do one day..thanks for a great review!Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-48383123862338135392011-02-24T13:11:39.373-08:002011-02-24T13:11:39.373-08:00This sounds like a rather different book and good....This sounds like a rather different book and good. I admit I'm interested now..off to add it to my wish list.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17182023445485838169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-27483711647866521472011-02-24T07:54:33.263-08:002011-02-24T07:54:33.263-08:00I loved this book so much, and just was totally in...I loved this book so much, and just was totally incredulous over Gilkey! he was unbelievable and had the weirdest thought processes that I have ever come across. I also loved the look at rare book collectors, and felt that I would totally be at home with some of those people. Great review on this one. I am glad to hear that you really liked this one!Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05857638467064749190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-8440156257740919052011-02-24T07:19:36.785-08:002011-02-24T07:19:36.785-08:00I love books about books & avid readers! True...I love books about books & avid readers! True crime isn't my forte but I think this piques my interest enough to try it. Nice review :)Teacher/Learnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13280690822570558469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-32648494113180717172011-02-24T07:01:08.840-08:002011-02-24T07:01:08.840-08:00I used to devour true crime books, but haven't...I used to devour true crime books, but haven't read one in a while. I do love books and have a feeling this one would reignite my love of true crime.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-2869342367094276322011-02-24T05:31:30.803-08:002011-02-24T05:31:30.803-08:00This sounds different and interesting. I need a g...This sounds different and interesting. I need a good book and might just have to download this one. I gave up on a book lately and then started a new one<br />I realized I'd already read. So, your review has piqued my interest. Thanks!Linda Jacobshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09156972661541133665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-42292507997039955742011-02-24T04:22:34.756-08:002011-02-24T04:22:34.756-08:00You know what would be nice? A nice comprehensive...You know what would be nice? A nice comprehensive list of books about books! I know this one would be at the top of the pile. I hear about it all the time on the blogs. And for all of us bibliophiles, book theft is a very serious matter!Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-30281179976511252372011-02-24T01:55:30.880-08:002011-02-24T01:55:30.880-08:00This was an interesting read, I read it a couple y...This was an interesting read, I read it a couple years ago. I really like the cover on it.Kailanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136262232046813471noreply@blogger.com