tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post758868309329471989..comments2008-10-17T23:04:42.358-07:00Literary Felinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719literaryfeline@gmail.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-17631690988951630562008-10-17T23:04:42.358-07:002008-10-17T23:04:42.358-07:00Tiny Little Librarian - Sometimes it is hard to wait for a book you really are itching to read, isn't it? <BR/><BR/>That was nice of your husband to let the patron borrow the book first. :-)Literary Felinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-31010245432482733442008-10-16T19:34:14.981-07:002008-10-16T19:34:14.981-07:00What fun, a box o' books!<BR/><BR/>I'm anxiously awaiting my library hold on the Potato Peel book. I think I may have to give up and buy it.<BR/><BR/>I had a guy in the library asking for Anathem the other night and I hadn't heard of it. I was trying to get the spelling when it turned out my husband was holding it - it had been on our new books display shelf and he'd picked it up, about to take it out. He kindly gave it to the patron, though. :)tinylittlelibrarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02889130720769404460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-71636811229218402532008-10-14T22:17:28.061-07:002008-10-14T22:17:28.061-07:00Nat - Anya is doing well. She gets around really well with the collar. She's sleeping right here on my desk, next to the computer. :-)<BR/><BR/>Sandra - I am so glad to hear you liked the Welsh Girl! I haven't heard too much about it, but it does sound good.Literary Felinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-67109470583665782772008-10-13T13:23:42.027-07:002008-10-13T13:23:42.027-07:00What a bonanza of books. I read and enjoyed The Welsh Girl, and The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society even more. I review the latter one here if it interests you: http://freshinkbooks.blogspot.com/2008/08/guernsey-literary-and-potato-peel-pie.html<BR/><BR/>I've just strted doing Mailbox Mondays and I love it. Mine is here: http://freshinkbooks.blogspot.com/2008/10/mailbox-monday.html<BR/><BR/>Happy reading with all those books.Sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06265301061583417768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-1871010791481627802008-10-13T09:29:31.990-07:002008-10-13T09:29:31.990-07:00Yum, lots of great new books! Those'll keep you busy for a while! <BR/><BR/>Hope Anya is healing well. :)tanabatahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04592550784537825632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-34911722876862812392008-10-12T10:22:55.124-07:002008-10-12T10:22:55.124-07:00Julie - Anya's doing great--except for having to wear the collar that keeps her from gnawing on her sutures. :-) Thank you for stopping by!Literary Felinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-19043231193363965282008-10-11T22:41:19.756-07:002008-10-11T22:41:19.756-07:00Thanks for the visit-I just love your blog. I hope Anya is all better:)Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04547393657504726060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-63923144504111548712008-10-11T11:58:38.367-07:002008-10-11T11:58:38.367-07:00Marcia - I keep meaning to participate and am so glad I was able to this week--even if a little late. :-) <BR/><BR/>I am glad to hear you enjoyed Heretic's Daughter! It sure sounds good.<BR/><BR/>Dawn - You and me both then! :-) I've heard such great things about all three books. <BR/><BR/>I look forward to reading your thoughts on The 19th Wife.Literary Felinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-76189991276972535592008-10-11T11:09:16.761-07:002008-10-11T11:09:16.761-07:00*Testimony* is in my TBR pile, as is *The Heretic's Daughter*. I really want to read *The Guernsey Literary ...*<BR/><BR/>I recognized your "teaser" right away; I'm finishing up *The 19th Wife* now.Dawnhttp://www.sheistoofondofbooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-24569078942045230852008-10-11T11:07:06.496-07:002008-10-11T11:07:06.496-07:00Thank you for stopping by the 'Mailbox' this week. One can never be late. I love getting boxes of books, lucky you.<BR/><BR/>I read 'The Heretic's Daughter' this summer and really enjoyed it.Marciahttp://printedpage.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-49298699363718494472008-10-10T23:02:27.110-07:002008-10-10T23:02:27.110-07:00Christina - You can hijack all you want! :-) Thank you for the award!<BR/><BR/>Cathy - I really am not ever perky--my husband can tell you that. Now I have to be extra grouchy just so no one mistakes me for being so. Grr.<BR/><BR/>I hope you have a good weekend too!<BR/><BR/>Melody - They will keep me busy, that's for sure! I hope you have a great weekend too.<BR/><BR/>Sally - I hope so too. I'm going to be at the vet's first thing tomorrow to pick her up. She'll get plenty of spoiling as soon as she's home. All she'll probably want to do is sleep!<BR/><BR/>Yvonne - Have a great weekend!Literary Felinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-60416598524509636852008-10-10T21:50:50.285-07:002008-10-10T21:50:50.285-07:00Hope you have a great weekend!Yvonnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13261873308731564886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-14353852625796432252008-10-10T20:45:18.248-07:002008-10-10T20:45:18.248-07:00I hope little Anya is ok and picks up quickly after her little operation.sally906http://www.blogger.com/profile/01647197864774660387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-58892747351524474502008-10-10T20:17:56.424-07:002008-10-10T20:17:56.424-07:00Look at the books you got, Wendy! Those will definitely last me for some time, LOL. I can't wait to read your reviews on them. <BR/><BR/>Hope you've a great weekend!Melodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-64068028658569073122008-10-10T19:15:01.146-07:002008-10-10T19:15:01.146-07:00If anyone said "perky" in my presence, I would know they weren't talking about me! LOL<BR/><BR/>I've got to do some serious housework NOW because a good part of November will be spent in putting up all my Christmas decorations.<BR/><BR/>Have a great weekend, Wendy!Cathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-43221382596628590882008-10-10T17:13:54.696-07:002008-10-10T17:13:54.696-07:00I wasn't sure where to put this. I hate to hijack a thread...<BR/><BR/>Just letting you know that I <A HREF="http://babblingbookreviews.com/2008/10/10/blog-love/" REL="nofollow">nominated you for "I Love Your Blog" award.</A><BR/><BR/>ChristinaChristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00164007995864592212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-80018599877298254062008-10-10T14:11:21.875-07:002008-10-10T14:11:21.875-07:00<B>Yasmin</B> - I'm looking forward to both Testimony and The Heretic's Daughter. I've heard such great things about both books. <BR/><BR/>Jen - Anya wasn't too happy about having to go. The vet called this afternoon to say she's doing well after her surgery. I will be able to pick her up tomorrow morning. You can bet I'll be there right when they open! <BR/><BR/>Alice - My husband really wanted to read Anathem and I think it sounds good--perfect excuse to buy it. :-) I was able to get it for really cheap, which was nice. <BR/><BR/>Anya evidently has a cone around her head to keep her from picking at her sutures. I'll have to take a picture if she's still wearing it when I pick her up tomorrow. Poor kitty!<BR/><BR/>Joy - I am glad you liked The Guernsey Literary book. :-) It sounds like a really good one. I hope you enjoy Testimony!<BR/><BR/>Christina - Thank you! I'll pass on your get well wishes to Anya. :-)<BR/><BR/>Florinda - I figured I would follow in your footsteps this week. :-) I couldn't find a Wednesday meme so I made one up. I'm glad you liked it. :-)<BR/><BR/>Shana - I probably should have been reading instead of filling out meme's last night. :-) <BR/><BR/>I'm really looking forward to reading I Was Told There'd Be Cake. <BR/><BR/>Nymeth - Books in the mail is always a good feeling. :-) <BR/><BR/>Shonna - The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society seems to be a really popular book right now. I am glad you enjoyed it!<BR/><BR/>I would like to read Bleak House one of these days. <BR/><BR/>I just finished cleaning out our spare bedroom so that my brother-in-law can find the bed in there. :-) Have a great weekend!Literary Felinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-56446288421464437142008-10-10T13:41:56.169-07:002008-10-10T13:41:56.169-07:00re Monday: <BR/>I've only read one of the books. The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, which I liked a lot and highly recommend (reviewed on my blog).<BR/><BR/>Re Thursday:<BR/>Last book I bought was Coventry by Helen Humphreys.<BR/>Book I've read more than once: Bleak House by Charles Dickens.<BR/>Has a book ever fundamentally changed my life?<BR/>No. Like you they enhance my life, but no fundamental changes.<BR/>How do I choose a book? Lots of different ways. Recommendations of others, serendipity, having them sent to me, mood, title, cover art. It could be almost anything.<BR/>Fiction or nonfiction? Both please, but I definitely read more fiction.<BR/>What is more important, beautiful writing or gripping plot? I don't think you can have a truly gripping plot without pretty good writing. But a lot of my favourite books are more about the writing than the plot.<BR/>Most loved/memorable character?<BR/>I don't think I can pick a "most", although I really loved a lot of them.<BR/>On my nightstand right now: (I'll go with the small pile right by the bed on the stand itself, otherwise this list will be very long)<BR/>The Outlander by Gil Adamson<BR/>The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski<BR/>Mudbound by Hillary Jordan<BR/>How the Dead Dream by Lydia Millet<BR/>Clown Girl by Monica Drake<BR/><BR/>The last book I ready was Wesley the Owl when I was home sick yesterday.<BR/>Have I ever given up on a book half way in? I'm not sure about half way in, but part way in for sure. I've decided there are too many books to read and life is too short to not enjoy them.<BR/><BR/>Won't answer all the Friday fill-ins, but my plans for the weekend include working Saturday and cleaning out the spare room so that when my parents arrive next week they have a place to sleep.Shonnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15774547910764225983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-33327406996194588912008-10-10T12:34:42.295-07:002008-10-10T12:34:42.295-07:00Oooh, lots of books in the mail! Isn't that a great feeling?<BR/><BR/>I really like what you said about writing vs plot. It really depends on the book.Nymethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16092495983972185943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-89130501808207320252008-10-10T11:53:22.916-07:002008-10-10T11:53:22.916-07:00Wendy, what a plethora of bookish information! <BR/><BR/>I've only read <I>The Heretic's Daughter</I>.<BR/><BR/>I'm so envious of you having won <I>I Was Told There'd Be Cake</I>. I've had my eye on that one forever. Can't wait for your review!Shana @ Literarilyhttp://blog.literarily.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-58692580312038291332008-10-10T11:03:48.051-07:002008-10-10T11:03:48.051-07:00As you know, I'm all in favor of a weekly meme summary - loved the Wednesday Whine! And I think my Sunday plans may end up resembling yours.<BR/><BR/>I know I read <I>Jane Eyre</I>, but it didn't leave the impression on me that it has on many other readers I've known. That didn't stop me from enjoying Jasper Fforde's <I>The Eyre Affair</I>, though :-).<BR/><BR/>Enjoy your weekend, and your big box o' books, Wendy! Hope Anya comes through her vet visit just fine.Florindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09789402061034734894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-18236341225969112812008-10-10T10:52:04.032-07:002008-10-10T10:52:04.032-07:00Get well soon, Anya. Enjoy your weekend!christina inahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08581104748787154077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-18979192625831500072008-10-10T10:48:13.397-07:002008-10-10T10:48:13.397-07:00Testimony came through my door this week, too. I really hope you enjoy The Guernsey Literary . . . book. I thought it was a great read.Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05572910467988997432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-44493700209098958792008-10-10T10:17:48.156-07:002008-10-10T10:17:48.156-07:00Hi Wendy, you've got <I>Anathem</I>! Nice! It's in my wish list when I first read about it in Amazon's blog, and hope to get it one day...<BR/><BR/>Please send my regards to Anya. :DAlice Tehhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12623394887320093229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-84399821450311007752008-10-10T09:48:51.162-07:002008-10-10T09:48:51.162-07:00Wow that is a big box of books! Great meme too. Poor Anya! My kitty hates the vet, well I think she hates the car ride more...Ladytink_534http://www.blogger.com/profile/14317480621483829078noreply@blogger.com