tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post4454149545245473110..comments2024-03-29T02:44:01.604-07:00Comments on Musings of a Bookish Kitty: It's Monday! Bookish MusingsLiterary Felinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-51910835917444786372011-01-21T15:08:00.206-08:002011-01-21T15:08:00.206-08:00Alice - Isn't that photo cute? I like it too....<b>Alice</b> - Isn't that photo cute? I like it too. I have a couple of nonfiction books lined up to read soon--not business books though. :-)Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-57889014631640436682011-01-20T05:30:05.175-08:002011-01-20T05:30:05.175-08:00I do like mixing things up and I'm focusing mo...I do like mixing things up and I'm focusing more on non-fictions this year, particularly business books. I really like that kitty pic!Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623394887320093229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-34388562497437416972011-01-18T20:49:49.520-08:002011-01-18T20:49:49.520-08:00Rose City Reader - It's probably best that I d...<b>Rose City Reader</b> - It's probably best that I didn't receive any books in the mail since I'm working hard to cull my shelves.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-80761738265769081122011-01-18T14:36:02.521-08:002011-01-18T14:36:02.521-08:00Sorry you had an empty mailbox! But thanks for par...Sorry you had an empty mailbox! But thanks for participating in Mailbox Monday anyway!<br /><br />I love the kitty mailbox picture!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.rosecityreader.com/" rel="nofollow">Rose City Reader</a>Gilion at Rose City Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18080293172467000794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-32251408635370600042011-01-17T20:51:53.858-08:002011-01-17T20:51:53.858-08:00Samantha - I agree. Those reading slumps are less...<b>Samantha</b> - I agree. Those reading slumps are less likely to hit when I keep my reading varied.<br /><br /><b>Mystica</b> - Variety is definitely good, I think!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-68111027154309132742011-01-17T18:36:00.733-08:002011-01-17T18:36:00.733-08:00I too like a mix of reading and also a mix of genr...I too like a mix of reading and also a mix of genres. It adds variety to the reading. I dont think about it very much but go with the flow.Mysticahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10941269615559681014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-60627613700031081482011-01-17T17:48:24.300-08:002011-01-17T17:48:24.300-08:00I like a good mix of heavy and light reads as well...I like a good mix of heavy and light reads as well. It keeps reading interesting for me and helps me to avoid reading slumps. It sounds like you found some good books on your shelf...happy reading :)samantha.1020https://www.blogger.com/profile/04124614710493747821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-56139471860475834082011-01-17T17:14:05.274-08:002011-01-17T17:14:05.274-08:00Sheila - If only there was more time for reading, ...<b>Sheila</b> - If only there was more time for reading, right? <br /><br /><b>April</b> - I'm very much a mood reader too.<br /><br /><b>Staci</b> - I think I will like it too. :-) I find it's good to have a break after a heavier book now and then. It's refreshing in a way.<br /><br /><b>Heather</b> - Good stories are always good. I do prefer character driven novels more often than not, but they must have a good story or what's the point?<br /><br /><b>Melody</b> - Yes, variety is always good. :-) I love discovering new authors. I do need to read more by some of the ones I've enjoyed though. I always mean to and yet rarely do.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-19702116543964998442011-01-17T17:09:05.473-08:002011-01-17T17:09:05.473-08:00Lori - That does sound like a nice balance! I adm...<b>Lori</b> - That does sound like a nice balance! I admit I like heavy books now and then--heavy in terms of emotional. <br /><br /><b>Zibilee (Heather)</b> - I hope everything is okay. Hopefully you'll get back into the reading groove when things settle down for you. <br /><br /><b>Jenclair</b> - That title alone is eye catching. I am glad you are enjoying it!<br /><br /><b>Tribute Books Mama</b> - Thanks for the link.<br /><br /><b>Kathy</b> - I agree-there is such a think as a book that's too meaty for me!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-91791342077308908062011-01-17T15:16:31.932-08:002011-01-17T15:16:31.932-08:00I like a mix of books as well. Varieties is always...I like a mix of books as well. Varieties is always good isn't it. And the most wonderful moment is reading a new author/book you like and go out of the way to explore their backlist and to buy their new releases. :)Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-78489960960815969202011-01-17T14:04:50.468-08:002011-01-17T14:04:50.468-08:00I read mainly to entertain my brain so I like book...I read mainly to entertain my brain so I like books with good stories. I don't tend to like very literary novels that focus on character over plot.heatherhttp://www.spiritblog.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-64497687981389739032011-01-17T13:40:26.891-08:002011-01-17T13:40:26.891-08:00Jill is so kind and I'm sure you will love it!...Jill is so kind and I'm sure you will love it!!! I like to read all types...but after a heavy read I always go for a fluffy one!!Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-18999451480380953362011-01-17T11:54:01.243-08:002011-01-17T11:54:01.243-08:00Honestly, it depends on my mood. I get excited ab...Honestly, it depends on my mood. I get excited about delving into a meatier book, but other times, is so nice just to escape into something fun and light.Aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02026539637409766437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-16147555325207548752011-01-17T11:16:10.736-08:002011-01-17T11:16:10.736-08:00I get that about packing up the books. Whenever I...I get that about packing up the books. Whenever I am on a blog and see a book I want to read and realize I already have it waiting for me....... GAH! LOLSheila (Bookjourney)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05354184020340930630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-78888519101431670092011-01-17T10:21:01.404-08:002011-01-17T10:21:01.404-08:00I like a mix of books as well, but they can't ...I like a mix of books as well, but they can't be too meaty, or they're over my head.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-85057283821193333472011-01-17T10:17:53.469-08:002011-01-17T10:17:53.469-08:00here's mine http://tributebooksmama.blogspot.c...here's mine http://tributebooksmama.blogspot.com/2011/01/mailbox-monday-hunters-and-prey.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-24103572214236545242011-01-17T09:17:37.869-08:002011-01-17T09:17:37.869-08:00I like a mixture, too. I'm reading The Thousa...I like a mixture, too. I'm reading The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet right now. Very good!jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-50224086423866286602011-01-17T08:48:01.787-08:002011-01-17T08:48:01.787-08:00I prefer meaty books, but do like lighter works ev...I prefer meaty books, but do like lighter works every now and then as well. I am reading The Tapestry of Love right now and am a little stuck. It's totally not the book, it's just that I am dealing with some pretty crazy stuff right now and can't seem to concentrate.Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05857638467064749190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-174720512321078492011-01-17T08:18:55.856-08:002011-01-17T08:18:55.856-08:00I like a nice balance. I don't like heavy, but...I like a nice balance. I don't like heavy, but I like meaty...I don't like pointless, but I like fluffy. Check out my answer for this weeks <a href="http://escapebetweenthepages.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Monday Musing</a>.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10370878316236157002noreply@blogger.com