tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post2795877810074304495..comments2024-03-27T19:29:53.074-07:00Comments on Musings of a Bookish Kitty: Unread Authors ChallengeLiterary Felinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-2724149222631451402007-08-11T23:22:00.000-07:002007-08-11T23:22:00.000-07:00Booklogged - That's partly why I figured I could e...Booklogged - That's partly why I figured I could enter this one without too much trouble. I have a lot of new-to-me authors whose books are on my shelves.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-91148605485332933582007-08-11T16:32:00.000-07:002007-08-11T16:32:00.000-07:00I have so many books on my shelves that I have moo...I have so many books on my shelves that I have mooched by authors that are new to me. Guess I'll be joining this challenge, too. I better quit reading your blog so I don't find anymore.Bookloggedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00651016653247142255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-14724539613551864412007-08-10T06:59:00.000-07:002007-08-10T06:59:00.000-07:00Elizabeth - The list of unread authors for many of...Elizabeth - The list of unread authors for many of us could probably go on and on. :-) I picked books that were already on my shelves to read and so I figured it wouldn't kill me to add this challenge to my long list of challenges.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-42905701634153670912007-08-09T18:46:00.000-07:002007-08-09T18:46:00.000-07:00I have a lot of the same unread authors as you: Mc...I have a lot of the same unread authors as you: McCarthy, Sarah Waters, Zusak (until today) Berg, Ondaatje, Tyler, and i only read Vonnegut a few months ago.<BR/>It makes me wonder what the heck I've been reading all these years when there are these lists of books that people love and I've never read/heard of so many.<BR/>I can't join this challenge! I have so many new authors already that I want to read another of. My reading has changed so much this year.raidergirl3https://www.blogger.com/profile/03629915042716259349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-23433847866641438652007-08-08T20:31:00.000-07:002007-08-08T20:31:00.000-07:00Kelly - It would be fun if you did select some of ...Kelly - It would be fun if you did select some of the same books. We could compaire notes! If not, that's okay too. It's not like our wishlists and TBR collections aren't always on the rise. :-)<BR/><BR/>Lesley - It's terrible isn't it? Terrible in a fun way. :-)Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-68144427664587464152007-08-08T16:55:00.000-07:002007-08-08T16:55:00.000-07:00Oh no, another great challenge! Must resist ... mu...Oh no, another great challenge! Must resist ... must resist ...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-68819271408444969412007-08-08T08:37:00.000-07:002007-08-08T08:37:00.000-07:00I've been eyeing this challenge for the fall, as w...I've been eyeing this challenge for the fall, as well as the Seconds Challenge. If I join, I may have to copy some of your great selections. I'm eager to read some Sarah Waters after reading Danielle's (A Work in Progress) great review of <I>Fingersmith</I>. And I hope you enjoy the Zusak. It really <I>is</I> as fantastic as everyone says!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10135995044612920341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-83485935152157429242007-08-07T18:20:00.000-07:002007-08-07T18:20:00.000-07:00CR - I think that if what everyone says is true, I...CR - I think that if what everyone says is true, I will definitely like The Book Thief. :-)<BR/><BR/>Debi - Jennifer Weiner is one of those authors I have been meaning to get around to reading but haven't managed to get to yet. Hopefully I'll get to her for this challenge.<BR/><BR/>Laura - Thanks. I figure it's time to bite the bullet and read those books everyone is talking about: The Road and The Book Thief. And I've been wanting to read Notes on a Scandal since I first learned about it.<BR/><BR/>Amy - I probably should've stayed out of this one too, but I decided to give it a go. A few of the books are crossovers with other challenges and so that will make it easier.<BR/><BR/>Nymeth - It is a great idea for a challenge. I'll at least get to the main six. I'm not sure about the alternates. I don't have a lot of luck getting those read in time for challenges because of all the other challenges I am in. Oh well. There's always later, right?<BR/><BR/>Alice - Thank you! I am looking forward to reading the books. The English Patient is one of my favorite movies. I figure it's about time I read the book. Hopefully I'll get to it this round.<BR/><BR/>Tanabata - I won't tell you about the other three I plan to join before the year is out then. LOL I'm doing a lot of overlapping. It feels like cheating, but the challenge hosts don't seem to mind.<BR/><BR/>Kookie - When I decided I had to try a Vonnegut novel, that was the one that most caught my eye and so it was added to my TBR collection. I think the premise of the book sounds interesting. I also think perhaps I heard a couple of characters on a tv show talking about the book, although I couldn't for the life of me tell you which tv show it was. It wasn't something I normally watch . . .<BR/><BR/>Iliana - Thank you! I definitely plan to read The Book Thief for this one. It may not be until January, but it will get read.<BR/><BR/>Carrie - It is terrible, isn't it? I plan on remedying that very soon though! :-)<BR/><BR/>Sarah - Thanks. I am really looking forward to reading Night Watch. I've heard great things about the book.<BR/><BR/>Malady - I definitely will be watching the movie after reading the book. It's one of my picks for the Book to Movie Challenge, which I haven't yet gotten around to posting about. I am glad to hear that you enjoyed some of my other choices! I always like to hear that!<BR/><BR/>Rhinoa - If it helps, I haven't read any of them either. :-) I really do enjoy trying out new authors as well as visiting with old favorites. It's good to have a balance, I think. :-)<BR/><BR/>Framed - I am looking forward to reading The Book Thief. It sounds like it will be really good.<BR/><BR/>Andi - Thanks! I'm looking forward to giving them a try!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-8630913268450780532007-08-07T17:28:00.000-07:002007-08-07T17:28:00.000-07:00You've got some great choices! I enjoy McCarthy, W...You've got some great choices! I enjoy McCarthy, Weiner and Zusak. :)Andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05220718933942181809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-58848965579256850352007-08-07T16:05:00.000-07:002007-08-07T16:05:00.000-07:00I've only read four of these books, but several of...I've only read four of these books, but several of the other authors are on my TBR list. I will be looking forward to your reviews, especially "The Book Thief." I love to discuss that one with people who have just read it. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did.Framedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13703547279309902320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-59765772829493073102007-08-07T14:17:00.000-07:002007-08-07T14:17:00.000-07:00I haven't read any of the books on your list or an...I haven't read any of the books on your list or any of the authors, how rubbish is that. I think I have too many challenges to take this one on at the moment, but will see how things go this month. Good luck with it, I think it's a great idea to read books by new authors and expand your reading. It's very easy to get stuck reading series after series by the same authors.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-29432045512603612962007-08-07T14:11:00.000-07:002007-08-07T14:11:00.000-07:00Hi Litty Kitty!You have some good books there! Ma...Hi Litty Kitty!<BR/><BR/>You have some good books there! Make sure you watch NOTES ON A SCANDAL after reading the Heller. It's a pretty good adaptation.<BR/><BR/>You will really enjoy THE BOOK THIEF. It's a great YA read. I'm also a fan of Michael Chabon and HISTORY OF LOVE is just wonderful!<BR/><BR/>Can't wait to read your reviews!!!Amy M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10851557242036545042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-40500032228901465592007-08-07T13:51:00.000-07:002007-08-07T13:51:00.000-07:00Great list! I'm looking forward to hearing what y...Great list! I'm looking forward to hearing what you think about Night Watch by Sarah Waters. It's on my TBR list...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-22773125704234446252007-08-07T12:36:00.000-07:002007-08-07T12:36:00.000-07:00I am shocked, shocked at your tacit admission that...I am shocked, shocked at your tacit admission that you've never read Vonnegut, Tyler or McCarthy! lol. <BR/><BR/>Interesting list! The Road is in my TBR pile. Not old enough to qualify for the TBR challenge, alas.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-69464703308686341762007-08-07T10:48:00.000-07:002007-08-07T10:48:00.000-07:00Good list. I hope you'll keep The Book Thief on it...Good list. I hope you'll keep The Book Thief on it. What a great story.<BR/>I'm still not sure if I'll do this challenge. It's a good one but I'd like to finish a couple before joining any others. We'll see. Anyway, good luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-45262623834529923212007-08-07T06:57:00.000-07:002007-08-07T06:57:00.000-07:00Why, if I may ask, did you choose 'Mother Night' f...Why, if I may ask, did you choose 'Mother Night' for your Vonnegut? That's kind of an obscure one.kookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00994570192941993135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-17057080798001964792007-08-07T06:55:00.000-07:002007-08-07T06:55:00.000-07:00Good luck with the challenge. It's a great idea b...Good luck with the challenge. It's a great idea but I just don't have time at the moment for any more. I loved Sarah Waters previous books but I still haven't read Night Watch. One of these days.tanabatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04592550784537825632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-79065330848607362052007-08-07T05:28:00.000-07:002007-08-07T05:28:00.000-07:00Good luck with the challenge! I have read "The Roa...Good luck with the challenge! I have read "The Road" and have "The English Patient" in my TBR...Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623394887320093229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-60077890457573144702007-08-07T05:24:00.000-07:002007-08-07T05:24:00.000-07:00This is a great idea for a challenge, isn't it? I'...This is a great idea for a challenge, isn't it? I'd really love to join, but until the end of the year I really can't. Your list looks great! Many of those are books I've also been meaning to read.Ana S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16092495983972185943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-53953833051939174912007-08-07T05:10:00.000-07:002007-08-07T05:10:00.000-07:00Your list looks great! I wanted to join this chall...Your list looks great! I wanted to join this challenge but I think I have enough challenges going on for right now.<BR/><BR/>I have The Book Thief on my list for the Booking Around the World Challenge and a Jennifer Wiener book lined up just for fun so I look forward to your reviews.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08134658141375355475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-86172865541986747442007-08-07T04:39:00.000-07:002007-08-07T04:39:00.000-07:00Great choices! I'm glad to see you've caught Book...Great choices! I'm glad to see you've caught <I>Book Thief fever</I>. I also enjoyed Notes on a Scandal, and will be reading The Road for the NYT Notable & Book Awards challenges. I've enjoyed several of your alternates as well. Good luck with the challenge!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07219439074687598827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-78422034182718430392007-08-07T03:45:00.000-07:002007-08-07T03:45:00.000-07:00I've read Jennifer Weiner before - her book Little...I've read Jennifer Weiner before - her book Little Earthquakes was really good. I've heard a lot of great things about The Book Thief. I may just have to add that to my list of want-to-read-someday.twiga92https://www.blogger.com/profile/16751327144782362475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-31962907254980085372007-08-06T22:05:00.000-07:002007-08-06T22:05:00.000-07:00Oh, AWESOME, you're going to read The Book Thief. ...Oh, AWESOME, you're going to read The Book Thief. That is one of my favorites, possibly one of the best books I've read in the past few years. I really hope you enjoy it!Renayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06332834827274614150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-9658291209863035632007-08-06T21:41:00.000-07:002007-08-06T21:41:00.000-07:00Wendy - I admit that I compiled my list from looki...Wendy - I admit that I compiled my list from looking at others. Sarah Waters book is on my list because I saw you had selected it and it was one I really wanted to read. :-) And I couldn't leave out Zusak's book with the way everyone talks about it. Haha Berg and Tyler are two authors I keep wanting to try, but never get around to. Maybe I'll get to them this round. If not, they can be on my TBR Challenge list for next year. :-)<BR/><BR/>Ariel - Thank you for hosting this challenge! I considered reading Fingersmith first, but decided to go with Night Watch. I've heard both are really good. I admit to choosing Notes on a Scandal partly because I want to see the movie, but feel I should read the book first. :-) <BR/><BR/>Melody - Yay! I look forward to reading your thoughts about The Road.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-25567775110102181422007-08-06T20:42:00.000-07:002007-08-06T20:42:00.000-07:00Hey Wendy, I joined! And I'm going to read The Roa...Hey Wendy, I joined! And I'm going to read <I>The Road</I> too! :)Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.com