tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post6668781370318318912..comments2024-03-29T02:44:01.604-07:00Comments on Musings of a Bookish Kitty: Day 1 of Book Blogger Appreciation Week: Five Books That Define MeLiterary Felinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-46073124598518565982016-02-21T18:14:55.868-08:002016-02-21T18:14:55.868-08:00Aloi - It was fun putting together. :-) While I en...Aloi - It was fun putting together. :-) While I enjoy cat books now and then, none came to mind for this post. I would have had to include a dog one too. I was a dog person long before I came to love cats. :-) Thank you for visiting!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-4331764656312133292016-02-21T18:12:34.806-08:002016-02-21T18:12:34.806-08:00Lisa - I am not sure I could read any of her books...Lisa - I am not sure I could read any of her books now without thinking of it. So sad. Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-9185732632015817042016-02-21T18:11:55.522-08:002016-02-21T18:11:55.522-08:00Stacy - I just learned about her past a couple or ...Stacy - I just learned about her past a couple or so years ago. It was very disappointing. It is a long book. Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-63982784904918485342016-02-20T16:14:46.211-08:002016-02-20T16:14:46.211-08:00What a fun list! I'm surprised there is no cat...What a fun list! I'm surprised there is no cat tale among your faves though .. there is a mouse, so that counts :) So nice to meet you!guiltlessreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14966826359454179677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-64219947721253330372016-02-20T15:08:28.985-08:002016-02-20T15:08:28.985-08:00I was clueless, too, about Bradley. Shocking, horr...I was clueless, too, about Bradley. Shocking, horrible stuff and I can't imagine how you would read her books now without thinking of what she is accused of doing. But that doesn't negate the impact the book had on you as a a reader and it should definitely be on your list.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554217416500328610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-11558156257040542362016-02-19T22:07:02.893-08:002016-02-19T22:07:02.893-08:00I was clueless about MZB until just now! Over the...I was clueless about MZB until just now! Over the years I've tried twice to read Mists of Avalon and I loved it, but I'd get stalled because it is so damn long and then decide I need to start from the beginning next time. Who knows when that will be?! Fun list, I can't imagine moving so much as a kid.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-78632153007504504252016-02-18T16:24:13.374-08:002016-02-18T16:24:13.374-08:00Debbie - Same with my dad. He was a Marine through...Debbie - Same with my dad. He was a Marine through and through. :-) My dad was stationed at Camp Pendleton and I lived there for a couple of years. :-) It's changed so much since I was there.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-19897870923090530792016-02-18T16:16:35.824-08:002016-02-18T16:16:35.824-08:00Florinda - Mists of Avalon is probably the only ve...Florinda - Mists of Avalon is probably the only version of the Arthurian legend I have fully enjoyed. I don't imagine I will re-read it, although I still have my copy. <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-81052291683372471712016-02-17T21:54:59.606-08:002016-02-17T21:54:59.606-08:00I used to own the Mists of Avalon, but I never rea...I used to own the Mists of Avalon, but I never read it...now I'm wondering if I still have it. I hope so. My dad was a Marine, life long in his heart till the day he died, altho he wasn't a career Marine, so I never moved around. I was born in Camp Pendleton tho. It's a very good list! And again...so many to put on my list!!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12299901133939166510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-34939137989027306532016-02-16T14:55:12.084-08:002016-02-16T14:55:12.084-08:00I haven't read The Mists of Avalon for ages, a...I haven't read The Mists of Avalon for ages, and I'm unlikely to re-read it now, but that female perspective really influenced my thinking on the Arthurian legend. And The Bloggess is brilliant.<br /><br />Happy BBAW, Wendy!Florindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09789402061034734894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-55117155165914790352016-02-15T21:05:05.721-08:002016-02-15T21:05:05.721-08:00Michelle - I have never been a huge Arthurian lege...Michelle - I have never been a huge Arthurian legend fan, but Mists of Avalon appealed to me for that very reason--for the female perspective. It's such a good book. Thanks for visiting!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-43270539462787818182016-02-15T21:03:16.998-08:002016-02-15T21:03:16.998-08:00Trish - I really need to read Fall On Your Knees. ...Trish - I really need to read Fall On Your Knees. I think the length of that one is part of the reason I haven't managed to get to it. I'm sure I will love it though. I tend to love those types of books. :-)Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-57903962317073138062016-02-15T21:01:56.393-08:002016-02-15T21:01:56.393-08:00Melody - Thanks, Melody. You've been reading m...Melody - Thanks, Melody. You've been reading my blog so long you that you know me very well already, and have probably heard me talk about these books a zillion times already. :-) Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-65836053346363209372016-02-15T21:01:18.543-08:002016-02-15T21:01:18.543-08:00Great list! I was also considering The Mists of Av...Great list! I was also considering The Mists of Avalon, as it's one of my all time favorites, and for exactly the reasons you mentioned. I loved the Arthurian legend told from a woman's perspective. I read it when I was in my late 20s. I plan to read it again someday.<br /><br />Thanks for visiting my blog!Michelle Stockard Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03572227726980569386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-77084293861646794362016-02-15T21:00:36.380-08:002016-02-15T21:00:36.380-08:00Memory - Thank you! I laughed so much reading Laws...Memory - Thank you! I laughed so much reading Lawson's book too. That rarely happens. :-) <br /><br />I am glad I got to experience Mists of Avalon before I knew, as I wouldn't have been able to read it after I found out. Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-15961578797571225002016-02-15T20:59:07.395-08:002016-02-15T20:59:07.395-08:00Athira - It's sad too because it really is a g...Athira - It's sad too because it really is a great book.<br /><br />I hope you enjoy Let's Pretend This Never Happened. I have the audio of her second book, but haven't had a chance to listen to it yet.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-83775921177514930062016-02-15T19:10:40.629-08:002016-02-15T19:10:40.629-08:00Mists of Avalon is one that I've been meaning ...Mists of Avalon is one that I've been meaning to read for years! Also The Way the Crow Flies--I LOVED Fall On Your Knees but I think it's the length that puts me off a bit. Need to just pick it up and dig in.Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-23816440178480923052016-02-15T16:10:06.818-08:002016-02-15T16:10:06.818-08:00Thanks for sharing and that's a great last you...Thanks for sharing and that's a great last you've got, Wendy! I've only read Behind Closed Doors so I need to check out the others. Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-29371374716386694722016-02-15T15:01:29.414-08:002016-02-15T15:01:29.414-08:00Such wonderful choices. I pulled several muscles f...Such wonderful choices. I pulled several muscles from laughing at Lawson's memoir, and I'm past due an Ann-Marie MacDonald reread. Her books always hit me hard.<br /><br />I tried to read THE MISTS OF AVALON when I was thirteen or so and bounced off it, but I always felt like it was a book that'd mean a lot to me once I went back to it. Then I learned about her actions and realized that'd never be possible.Memoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03922151273874989122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-863450158249793982016-02-15T14:22:58.017-08:002016-02-15T14:22:58.017-08:00I had no idea about MZB - I had never read her boo...I had no idea about MZB - I had never read her books so had not heard of this news. How horrible. I may have still attempted The Mists of Avalon previously but after having my own kid, reading about child abuse is hard enough, reading a book by an author guilty of it is harder.<br /><br />I need to read the Jenny Lawson book - it has been highly recommended.Athirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03366654538383603004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-57817358628102349442016-02-15T13:15:40.906-08:002016-02-15T13:15:40.906-08:00Laurie B - I had that same reaction when reading L...Laurie B - I had that same reaction when reading Lawson's book. Her stories have touched so many people. <br /><br />Bradley's past is one of the reasons I hesitate to pick up Mists of Avalon again. I just can't bring myself to do it. I don't want my initial impression of the novel to be tainted any further.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-29881586819776514052016-02-15T13:11:00.818-08:002016-02-15T13:11:00.818-08:00Laurie C - Popcorn is another weakness for me too,...Laurie C - Popcorn is another weakness for me too, admittedly. I am generally not a fan of Arthurian stories, but Mists of Avalon really appealed to me. I think perhaps because the focus wasn't completely on Arthur.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-35700046513212364112016-02-15T13:01:18.452-08:002016-02-15T13:01:18.452-08:00Kelly - I'm kind of afraid to reread it. It mi...Kelly - I'm kind of afraid to reread it. It might be best left in my memory.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-33148443981048047992016-02-15T12:59:25.269-08:002016-02-15T12:59:25.269-08:00Priscilla - I have that list too. So many books fr...Priscilla - I have that list too. So many books friends have recommended and yet I haven't yet gotten to them because of other books that seem to get in the way. Someday. Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-39552961063949418812016-02-15T12:48:26.406-08:002016-02-15T12:48:26.406-08:00Shelley - Yes, don't look into her past. It...Shelley - Yes, don't look into her past. It's best not to know if you are the kind of person who has trouble separating the author from his or her art.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.com