tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post3835723089179677880..comments2024-03-18T15:27:31.588-07:00Comments on Musings of a Bookish Kitty: Review: Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford (& a Giveaway)Literary Felinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-72886477194569257152009-05-31T01:13:06.322-07:002009-05-31T01:13:06.322-07:00Thank you all for entering! The drawing is now of...Thank you all for entering! The drawing is now officially closed and I will be announcing the winner shortly.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-9760387234051858352009-05-30T13:20:40.782-07:002009-05-30T13:20:40.782-07:00Great review. I've seen several reviews, and I've...Great review. I've seen several reviews, and I've had this book on my want to read list for awhile.<br /><br />sharon54220@gmail.comsharon54220https://www.blogger.com/profile/12005881814856072295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-73201481709111366712009-05-30T06:46:31.480-07:002009-05-30T06:46:31.480-07:00I would love to win this book. It sounds like a g...I would love to win this book. It sounds like a great book.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02906154987526522696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-89613297976499319792009-05-29T15:54:04.205-07:002009-05-29T15:54:04.205-07:00I've seen this book on tons of blogs teasing me an...I've seen this book on tons of blogs teasing me and I just HAVE to get my hands on it! The frugal, stingy side of me wants to win instead of buy (being honest) but yeah..I really wanna read this one! *crossing fingers*ShadowsTomeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13730433852525253276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-35396888880928082902009-05-28T15:39:18.610-07:002009-05-28T15:39:18.610-07:00I've heard rave reviews of this book that's why I'...I've heard rave reviews of this book that's why I'd love to read it!<br /><br />heatheranne99 at hotmail dot comKaizen Fashion Projecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06206390033845738604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-71750787971758460402009-05-28T10:19:29.933-07:002009-05-28T10:19:29.933-07:00Thanks for the review. I have seen a number of re...Thanks for the review. I have seen a number of reviews for this book and I can't wait to read it. I'd love to win a copy. Enter me please.PorshaJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08478006477961294688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-54859456097362092312009-05-27T22:35:43.445-07:002009-05-27T22:35:43.445-07:00I've seen this book reviewed on more than one blog...I've seen this book reviewed on more than one blog and they're all positive reviews! It just makes me all the more intrigued by it!<br /><br />lesly7ch(at)yahoo(dot)comLlehnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03808225636111637085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-9070454908358999172009-05-27T21:19:57.347-07:002009-05-27T21:19:57.347-07:00Carol - I added you in, Carol. :-)<B>Carol</B> - I added you in, Carol. :-)Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-75624742629761695532009-05-27T08:28:22.306-07:002009-05-27T08:28:22.306-07:00I would love to be entered. Yours is just one of s...I would love to be entered. Yours is just one of several really positive reviews I've read. Thanks.<br /><br />carolsnotebook at yahoo dot comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-59209537940931891132009-05-26T18:10:17.793-07:002009-05-26T18:10:17.793-07:00Jo-Jo - It is an interesting time period, isn't it...<B>Jo-Jo</B> - It is an interesting time period, isn't it? I've got you entered.<br /><br /><B>Gaby</B> - You're in!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-77979812821095267442009-05-26T18:01:34.429-07:002009-05-26T18:01:34.429-07:00I'd heard so many good things about this book. Yo...I'd heard so many good things about this book. Your review makes me want to read it even more! <br /><br />Please count me in!<br /><br />gaby317nyc AT gmail DOT comGaby317https://www.blogger.com/profile/10246618515307982406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-86513856541867178852009-05-26T15:36:02.754-07:002009-05-26T15:36:02.754-07:00This book caught my eye quite a while ago. I want...This book caught my eye quite a while ago. I want to read it because the time period and events are very interesting to me.<br />joannelong74 AT gmail DOT comJo-Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12529212026658169288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-77276110471438142772009-05-25T22:39:00.504-07:002009-05-25T22:39:00.504-07:00Neas - Gotcha down!
Connie - I hope you do get a ...<B>Neas</B> - Gotcha down!<br /><br /><B>Connie</B> - I hope you do get a chance to read it. It's such a good book.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-73252009277762331072009-05-25T20:08:45.080-07:002009-05-25T20:08:45.080-07:00This book has been on my radar for a long time. Th...This book has been on my radar for a long time. Thanks for the review; I think I'll actually pick it up now. <br /><br />-Connie @ Constance-Reader.blogspot.comCathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16475183245822795384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-92223128710689555492009-05-25T18:14:45.822-07:002009-05-25T18:14:45.822-07:00Please include me in this giveaway, as I soooooooo...Please include me in this giveaway, as I soooooooooo want to read this book. Thanks<br /><br />libneas[at]aol[dot]comLibby's Libraryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14121891614203314660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-10475057771708532352009-05-25T00:16:40.245-07:002009-05-25T00:16:40.245-07:00Jen - Thanks, Jen!
Dar - Lucky you! I hope you e...<B>Jen</B> - Thanks, Jen!<br /><br /><B>Dar</B> - Lucky you! I hope you enjoy it, Dar!<br /><br /><B>Julie</B> - I hope you like it as much as I did, Julie.<br /><br /><B>Book Dragon</B> - LOL I know exactly what you mean about fulfilling those challenge requirements. :-) Thanks for entering!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-74639421032861419842009-05-24T20:13:44.250-07:002009-05-24T20:13:44.250-07:00The easy answer is to fulfill a couple of challeng...The easy answer is to fulfill a couple of challenges but really...your review told me just enough that I feel the NEED to read this. <br /><br /><A HREF="http://mybookdragon.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">blog</A>my book blog email is bookdragonslair "at" gmail.comBook Dragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11078900987400537432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-56822588559790373362009-05-24T20:11:04.857-07:002009-05-24T20:11:04.857-07:00I have a copy of this great book in one of my TBR ...I have a copy of this great book in one of my TBR piles-I am going to go dig it out right now! Your review was fantastic:)Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04547393657504726060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-61910478640796035222009-05-24T11:25:51.839-07:002009-05-24T11:25:51.839-07:00Hi Wendy, take my name out of the running for this...Hi Wendy, take my name out of the running for this one please. A very nice bloggy friend offered me her copy-lucky me!Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387389557243960084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-78271916421490533862009-05-24T11:13:17.162-07:002009-05-24T11:13:17.162-07:00No need to enter me but I'm so glad you enjoyed th...No need to enter me but I'm so glad you enjoyed this one so much :)Ladytink_534https://www.blogger.com/profile/14317480621483829078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-31871041118593574402009-05-24T01:14:36.215-07:002009-05-24T01:14:36.215-07:00Trish - You know, my husband thought Jamie was a w...<B>Trish</B> - You know, my husband thought Jamie was a woman at first too, the way I kept talking about the book. :-)<br /><br /><B>Marg</B> - It doesn't seem like there is a lot about the Japanese experience, does there, especially in comparison to Europe and the Holocaust. I added a note that the giveaway is open to everyone. Thanks for the reminder! <br /><br /><B>Carrie (Books&Movies)</B> - Broken for You is one of my favorite books. This one is very different from that, but still a very good book. I hope you enjoy it!<br /><br /><B>Jennifer</B> - Thanks! Isn't the cover great? I really like it also. I've got you entered. :-)<br /><br /><B>Bob</B> - Thank you for dropping by and entering the giveaway!<br /><br /><B>Jenclair</B> - No, no hanging your head in shame! It's okay that you weren't as smitten with this book as some of the rest of us were. There was a lot of hype around this book and it isn't surprising that some would be let down in the end or not quite live up to expectation.<br /><br /><B>Cheryl</B> - I agree, stories like this need to be told and shared so that, hopefully, we can learn from our mistakes.<br /><br /><B>Staci</B> - Thanks, Staci. It really did make an impression on me as well.<br /><br /><B>Kris</B> - Thank you! It really is a terrific book.<br /><br /><B>Nat</B> - Oh no! I am sorry your copy never arrived, Nat. That really does suck.<br /><br />I wondered what you might think of this one, knowing your interest in Japanese related books. I hope you are able to get your hands on a copy.<br /><br /><B>Nomadreader</B> - It's a great one! Good luck in the giveaway.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-48022366275384291702009-05-24T01:14:10.476-07:002009-05-24T01:14:10.476-07:00Iliana - Thank you! I might not have heard of the...<B>Iliana</B> - Thank you! I might not have heard of them had I not spent part of my childhood near a processing center that was an annual field trip for many of the schools in the area. It's amazing how little of it was taught in schools when we were growing up. I hope that's changed.<br /><br />I agree about Ethel. I really liked her as well. She seemed like such a wonderful person. Henry was lucky to have her.<br /><br /><B>Anna</B> - I think this one is a great one for the WWII Challenge. It definitely offers another side to what was going on during that time period. Thank you for linking my review!<br /><br /><B>Teddy</B> - Thank you, Teddy!<br /><br /><B>Ally</B> - It definitely is worth reading. I hope you do get the chance to read it.<br /><br /><B>Melody</B> - Thank you, Melody!<br /><br /><B>Sara</B> - I wish I could buy copies for everyone who wants to read it who has commented here. It definitely is a book worth sharing. Thank you for stopping by!<br /><br /><B>Carrie (Patience)</B> - My enthusiasm over it was pretty obvious, wasn't it? :-)<br /><br /><B>Tracy</B> - Thank you! This book left such a warm feeling in my heart afterward. <br /><br /><B>Elizabeth</B> - Oh! Do read Farewell to Manzanar if you get the chance. It's such a good book.<br /><br /><B>Kelly</B> - Just think of it this way: you can't say yes to every book. I should know. LOL There have been a couple I'm still kicking myself over for saying no to though.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-13314797643361893602009-05-24T01:13:23.032-07:002009-05-24T01:13:23.032-07:00Alice - Thank you, Alice! It was a wonderful book...<B>Alice</B> - Thank you, Alice! It was a wonderful book.<br /><br /><B>Nan</B> - I think it deserves all the praise it has gotten. I know a couple of people who were not quite so smitten with it. <br /><br />You're right, unfortunately prejudice still exists in many societies. Perhaps someday it won't be so prevalent.<br /><br /><B>Mary</B> - It's a time in history that really interests me as well. I've entered you in the giveaway. :-)<br /><br /><B>Kathy</B> - Thank you! I hope you will enjoy it as much as I did.<br /><br /><B>Jamie</B> - Thank you for writing such a great book. You touched on so much in your book. I wish my review was able to do your book the justice it deserves.<br /><br /><B>Dar</B> - Thank you! I was drawn to the cover as well. And I just love the title. Maybe this will be your lucky giveaway! Good luck!<br /><br /><B>Jill</B> - I haven't yet read Shanghai Girls but I can imagine the two would make for a good theme reading pair. :-)<br /><br /><B>Amy</B> - It's such a good book. I am glad I read it.<br /><br /><B>David</B> - Thank you, David!<br /><br /><B>Melissa</B> - Thanks! I am glad you enjoyed it so much too. :-)Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-34485738011627845132009-05-23T10:05:28.905-07:002009-05-23T10:05:28.905-07:00I'd love to win. I keep reading good reviews of th...I'd love to win. I keep reading good reviews of this book!nomadreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04795144320842413060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-48477178633161645522009-05-22T20:36:18.696-07:002009-05-22T20:36:18.696-07:00I felt exactly the same way when I got Tracee's em...I felt exactly the same way when I got Tracee's email and was really looking forward to reading this for the tour, but then for some reason I never got sent the book. I've been wanting to read this since I first heard of it last year, so I was disappointed to say the least. <br /><br />I always love reading books with some sort of Japanese storyline, and am interested in stories about the internment of Japanese during the war, having read Obasan and Farewell to Manzanar that you mentioned, and Snow Falling on Cedars. So I'd love to have my name in the hat for a chance to win a copy. Fingers crossed! :)tanabatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04592550784537825632noreply@blogger.com