tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post550371700056179154..comments2024-03-27T19:29:53.074-07:00Comments on Musings of a Bookish Kitty: Sunday Salon: A Reading Retrospective (December 2004)Literary Felinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-26765601895031622572009-12-22T17:27:30.568-08:002009-12-22T17:27:30.568-08:00Pam - Tallgrass does sound good, doesn't it?
...<b>Pam</b> - Tallgrass does sound good, doesn't it?<br /><br /><b>Jen</b> - It's so hard to choose as they all sound really good. LOL<br /><br /><b>Stacy</b> - I've heard great things about History of Love. I really liked the first couple of paragraphs.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-31277252480456234732009-12-22T14:32:07.126-08:002009-12-22T14:32:07.126-08:00History of Love is what I received from my not-so-...History of Love is what I received from my not-so-secret Santa, so it must be good :) I have Tallgrass on my wishlist and Mother Night on my shelves. Good luck choosing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-56515864618098485262009-12-22T06:55:08.809-08:002009-12-22T06:55:08.809-08:00Guernica is fantastic and Sarah's Key is a ver...Guernica is fantastic and Sarah's Key is a very quick read. I'd go for The Madonnas of Leningrad, because it is also fantastic, and a bit faster of a read than Guernica.Jen - devourer of bookshttp://www.devourerofbooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-55000724370387372212009-12-22T06:40:11.738-08:002009-12-22T06:40:11.738-08:00I'd vote for Tallgrass by Sandra Dallas. I di...I'd vote for Tallgrass by Sandra Dallas. I didn't know about this one and am running right to my keyboard to order it!Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16174773944336666989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-42818160735460045012009-12-21T18:31:09.278-08:002009-12-21T18:31:09.278-08:00Carrie - Thanks, Carrie! I've heard such good...<b>Carrie</b> - Thanks, Carrie! I've heard such good things about both books. :-)<br /><br /><b>Les</b> - And it probably would be my last book of the year. Thanks for the recommendation!<br /><br /><b>Florinda</b> - Sarah's Key sounds so good. If I don't read it this year, I'll read it next for sure.<br /><br />I think reading more for yourself in 2010 is a great goal. I'd like to squeeze more of that in myself.<br /><br /><b>Jen</b> - I hope you do get to the Series of Unfortunate Events someday because I'd love to read your thoughts on the books. Even if you just read one. :-)Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-82605475464311507002009-12-21T12:34:39.812-08:002009-12-21T12:34:39.812-08:00I'd like to try the Series of Unfortunate Even...I'd like to try the Series of Unfortunate Events series one day but I haven't gotten a chance. Instead of shaking Rebecca I just stopped reading the Shopaholic books. She did the same exact thing in every book. It's like she never learned from her mistakes even though she'd make all these promises and stuff. <br /><br />I'm thinking of re-reading A Christmas Carol myself this year :)Ladytink_534https://www.blogger.com/profile/14317480621483829078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-43353250405387025382009-12-21T10:40:59.825-08:002009-12-21T10:40:59.825-08:00If you haven't already chosen your last book f...If you haven't already chosen your last book for the challenge, I'm voting for <i>Sarah's Key</i>. It's in my TBR collection too, and I'd love to get your take on it.<br /><br />I've gone the "light reading" route for the last few weeks of this year - re-reading some past favorites that were recently reissued after some years out of print. I'm having a good time with it. I think I'll be ready to dig into my reading challenges and review responsibilities soon, but I really want to do more "me time" reading in 2010.<br /><br />Have a great week, Wendy!Florindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09789402061034734894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-57727572799074815262009-12-20T22:38:49.196-08:002009-12-20T22:38:49.196-08:00That's easy: The Book Thief. It's my all-t...That's easy: The Book Thief. It's my all-time favorite book. Ever. What a great way to end the year and decade!Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-19391124562013127922009-12-20T22:37:23.618-08:002009-12-20T22:37:23.618-08:00My vote would go for The Book Thief or Guernica - ...My vote would go for The Book Thief or Guernica - they're both excellent!Carrie K.http://booksandmovies.colvilleblogger.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-51806201176275129282009-12-20T21:11:15.832-08:002009-12-20T21:11:15.832-08:00Ti - I only look like I'm organized from the o...<b>Ti</b> - I only look like I'm organized from the outside. It's pure chaos on the inside. LOLLiterary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-60933704343692021702009-12-20T18:11:19.660-08:002009-12-20T18:11:19.660-08:00I can't believe December is almost over. You a...I can't believe December is almost over. You are so organized. I am not planning my reading this month. It's sort of been all over the place and strictly based on mood. <br /><br />Everyone in my book club loved The Book Thief but it was a book that they read on the side so I never got to read it myself.Tihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00926060806244061354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-71915470755746997042009-12-20T18:04:30.095-08:002009-12-20T18:04:30.095-08:00Staci - Three were enough for me. LOL I enjoyed ...<b>Staci</b> - Three were enough for me. LOL I enjoyed the books, but they were repetitive and so I haven't felt the urge to read further in the series.<br /><br /><b>Nicole</b> - I read the first page of The Piano Teacher too and am sure I will enjoy it. :-)<br /><br />I was actually thinking maybe I should just keep all the books out and read them straight into the new year. Not sure whether I'll get tired of WWII that way or not. <br /><br />I did see the Lemony Snicket movie and thought it was okay. The books are better--but still dark.<br /><br />I haven't read any farther yet in the Shopaholic books, but I would like to. Hopefully enough time has passed so the newer books won't seem quite so repetitive.<br /><br /><b>Clea</b> - The Furst novel looks so good! I was thinking that might be a good fast paced one to try. I've yet to read anything by Sansom, but I'm dying to.<br /><br /><b>Megan</b> - Frivolous reading this time of year does make sense. With everything going on, something light is easier to get through.<br /><br />I've been wanting to read The English Patient for years now. I figured it might be a little too slow for me right now though. Maybe I'll save it for next year.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-26017318542428246712009-12-20T17:05:07.865-08:002009-12-20T17:05:07.865-08:00I think maybe your past self had the right idea - ...I think maybe your past self had the right idea - I wish I would have chose some lighter more frivolous reading for this month (despite my happiness at having finally finished In the Country of Brooklyn!). I re-read A Christmas Carol last year before Christmas. If I were a big re-reader, I think I'd do it every year, but life's too short and I read too slow/have too many books to do a whole lot of re-reading, so once every few years or so will have to suffice. It's kind of funny because I've never really had much of an affinity for Dickens' other work, though I am determined to try him again....someday. <br /><br />The only one on your WWII list that I've read is The English Patient, and I would advise steering wide of that one unless you're looking for a slow, thoughtful sort of read. It's not bad - for me, it just called for a little more work.Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07751131767729086158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-30865792534275214022009-12-20T16:05:15.658-08:002009-12-20T16:05:15.658-08:00I would recommend the Furst, because I am totally ...I would recommend the Furst, because I am totally addicted to him! The CJ Sansom is also wonderful but very long. Let us know what you choose though!<br /><br />With all the best wishes for a wonderful holiday season and new year!<br /><br />CleaClea Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10810838253598050028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-73709016199573430092009-12-20T14:40:59.138-08:002009-12-20T14:40:59.138-08:00I read the first page of The Piano Teacher and I t...I read the first page of The Piano Teacher and I think that one is going to be really good. I love the writing style and the story looks interesting and seems like it will develop right away. So that gets my vote. I plan on reading it sooner rather than later.<br /><br />I didn't like the looks of the Lemony Snickett movies so I am unsure about the books. I have been looking at the Septimus Heap books and I think I might try those and share them with my young cousin. I loved the first few in the Shopaholic series. After that they got a little too repetitive for me. <br /><br />Have a great reading week!Nicole (Linus's Blanket)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12473607646939202824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-74289944859720189912009-12-20T14:32:14.631-08:002009-12-20T14:32:14.631-08:00So many great ones to choose from!! I loved lookin...So many great ones to choose from!! I loved looking back on 2004...I only read the first two of Snicket's series and that was good enough for me. However, the kids devour these like candy!Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-74745212863982337172009-12-20T13:03:29.573-08:002009-12-20T13:03:29.573-08:00Jill (Softdrink) - I'm really looking forward ...<b>Jill (Softdrink)</b> - I'm really looking forward to reading both of those.<br /><br /><b>Ana (Nymeth)</b> - I read the first page of The History of Love yesterday and have a feeling I'm really going to love that one.<br /><br /><b>Aarti</b> - It does sound like something I will really like so I wouldn't be surprised. :-) This is why I always wait until the very end to make my favorites list.<br /><br /><b>Kathleen</b> - Thank you! I really enjoy looking back on my reading and am glad you all don't mind!<br /><br />I am really enjoying Bowden's book. I read Black Hawk Down by him a few years ago and loved it--and it's not even my type of book! He's written a few other books I'm interested in reading as well.<br /><br /><b>C.B. James</b> - My husband created the banner for me. He did a great job, didn't he? <br /><br /><b>Elizabeth (Raidergirl3)</b> - Haha! You make a very compelling argument for reading The Book Thief.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-50706431237622436932009-12-20T12:15:17.078-08:002009-12-20T12:15:17.078-08:00I haven't read The Book Thief myself yet, but ...I haven't read The Book Thief myself yet, but I have heard how good it is. My daughter keeps telling me to read it.<br /><br />There are two books on your list I have read - Guernica and Winter in Madrid. Both were really good but for different reasons so I can't decide which I would recommend! Winter in Madrid has tons of atmosphere and is a bit creepy in an oppressive sort of way (if that makes any sense) and Guernica was just such a great story. Maybe you should go with The Book Thief!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16652392729923383591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-13674703592073360442009-12-20T11:18:39.787-08:002009-12-20T11:18:39.787-08:00Listen missy, you pick up The Book Thief and you g...Listen missy, you pick up The Book Thief and you get it read. Pronto.raidergirl3https://www.blogger.com/profile/03629915042716259349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-90172890349164948962009-12-20T10:30:19.930-08:002009-12-20T10:30:19.930-08:00I think I've not been by here in a while becua...I think I've not been by here in a while becuase I just noticed the new banner with all the pictures of your pets. <br /><br />Love it. How do I do that???Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06906212382849291562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-33742688473068479182009-12-20T10:27:56.312-08:002009-12-20T10:27:56.312-08:00I always love your retrospectives Wendy! It's...I always love your retrospectives Wendy! It's fun to look back at what we were reading and remember what was going on in our lives and how it influenced what we were reading and our reactions to it. I'm excited to hear what you think of Mark Bowden's book. I met him at the LA Times Book Festival a few years ago and he was incredibly gracious to me and my son. I think I'd be willing to read anything by him based on that!Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01739982274914536036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-68257697431853156832009-12-20T09:58:57.630-08:002009-12-20T09:58:57.630-08:00I loved the Book Thief. I think if you put it on ...I loved the Book Thief. I think if you put it on your list to read before the end of the year, it would probably make it into your list of favorite books for the year.<br /><br />LOVE your posts showing what you read some years ago, too. So fun to see!Aartihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-61581756971805597522009-12-20T09:33:13.569-08:002009-12-20T09:33:13.569-08:00I loved The Book Thief, but since it's already...I loved The Book Thief, but since it's already got so many votes, I'm going to say The History of Love. It was beautiful, surprisingly funny, and very moving.Ana S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16092495983972185943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-83647893533637650992009-12-20T08:28:19.352-08:002009-12-20T08:28:19.352-08:00Either Sarah's Key or The Book Thief.Either Sarah's Key or The Book Thief.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-56368080670442754612009-12-20T08:21:22.413-08:002009-12-20T08:21:22.413-08:00Diane - I think so too. I'm having such a har...<b>Diane</b> - I think so too. I'm having such a hard time choosing! <br /><br /><b>Charley</b> - Being a fast read is a good right now. :-) My current read is so full of information that it's taking me a long time to get through. Nonfiction books usually do though, so I'm not complaining.<br /><br /><b>Kathy</b> - I have a feeling my husband wishes it was only the spare bedroom again. LOL<br /><br /><b>Molly</b> - I wish I'd started keeping track earlier than I did. And you have to start somewhere, right, so this year was a good choice on your part!<br /><br />Thanks for the recommendation!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.com