tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post390401563195577453..comments2024-03-18T15:27:31.588-07:00Comments on Musings of a Bookish Kitty: Sunday Salon: A Reading Retrospective, February 2004Literary Felinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-75743495796170668362009-03-01T17:36:00.000-08:002009-03-01T17:36:00.000-08:00Les - I thought the book was better than the movie...<B>Les</B> - I thought the book was better than the movie too. :-) <BR/><BR/>I can't wait to dive into The Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet. I've heard such great things about it--not to mention I love the title.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-24525772794628319802009-02-28T14:56:00.000-08:002009-02-28T14:56:00.000-08:00I loved reading The Princess Bride! I thought it w...I loved reading The Princess Bride! I thought it was even better than the movie, which I've seen numerous times. I'll have to post a picture of a t-shirt my hubby gave me this year for Christmas. It has a name tag on it, if that gives you any clues. ;)<BR/><BR/>I also love all the quotables in the book/movie. My favorite is, "Mawidge" and "Twu wuv". Remember that scene?<BR/><BR/>I hope you enjoy The Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet. I thought it was a lovely book.<BR/><BR/>Take care of yourself and get well quickly!!Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-84916131442364584352009-02-27T20:24:00.000-08:002009-02-27T20:24:00.000-08:00Yvonne - I love Mitch Albom's writing style. Kim ...<B>Yvonne</B> - I love Mitch Albom's writing style. <BR/><BR/><B>Kim</B> - Haha! It's hard not to quote the movie or book! <BR/><BR/>And thank you! I'm so glad I'm feeling more like my old self.<BR/><BR/><B>Ian</B> - I enjoy The Woman in White when I'm reading it, but I'm afraid when I put it down, it's easy to forget about it. I'm not sure this was the best time to read it. Maybe I need a long train ride so I can stick with it for long intervals, which is what I think the book requires.<BR/><BR/><B>Nikki</B> - Thank you, Nikki. I never did get back into the reading like I hoped, but maybe now that I'm feeling better.<BR/><BR/><B>Melissa</B> - The book is definitely worth checking out. <BR/><BR/>How is the review writing coming? I still need to finish up that one I was stumped on. Maybe tonight or tomorrow. <BR/><BR/><B>Anna</B> - I've heard mixed reviews about the movie. I'll probably get around to watching it someday just to see for myself. :-)<BR/><BR/>Now that you are blogging about books, you'll be able to do a retrospective soon yourself!<BR/><BR/><B>Jeanne</B> - You too! The book was so good. And that movie grows on you after awhile, doesn't it?<BR/><BR/><B>Iliana</B> - I'm glad you liked it. :-) I prefer to read books in order if I can help it. It definitely has its advantages!<BR/><BR/><B>Molly</B> - When you do get to them, I hope you like them! <BR/><BR/>Thank you so much for the award, Molly, and your kind words. I really like your blog too. :-)<BR/><BR/><B>Aarti</B> - It couldn't resist picking up a copy while I was out and about. It sure sounds good.<BR/><BR/><B>Carrie K</B> - Thank you, Carrie. I'm definitely ready to dive back into my books again! I've missed them.<BR/><BR/>Haha! It was a while to get used to the movie, doesn't it?Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-83671360287523674412009-02-27T20:11:00.000-08:002009-02-27T20:11:00.000-08:00AnonChild - My heath problems turned me off of rea...<B>AnonChild</B> - My heath problems turned me off of reading the past couple of weeks, so I don't think over saturation was a problem. I'm just looking forward to feeling well enough to want to pick up a book again.<BR/><BR/>I've actually been quite impressed with the book to movie translations lately that I've seen.<BR/><BR/><B>Dar</B> - I am doing better, thanks, Dar. It just took longer than any of us would have wanted. I do hope you are feeling better now! <BR/><BR/><B>Carrie K.</B> - The Princess Bride seems like it would be very suitable for reading aloud. Love those quotes!<BR/><BR/><B>Nymeth</B> - Nothing beats the book, even if you've seen the movie a dozen times. :-) It's just a fun movie. I am not sure I would count it among my favorites that way my husband does.<BR/><BR/><B>Kristy</B> - The previews for Angels and Demons look pretty decent, but we'll see. Previews can be misleading.<BR/><BR/><B>Jen</B> - I hope you enjoy them when you read Brown's books, Jen. I never invested in the illustrated version of The Da Vinci Code since reading the regular version was plenty for me, but I know people who swear by it. <BR/><BR/>I think you would like the book, The Five People You Meet in Heaven. It's definitely a feel good story, but sometimes a person needs just that. <BR/><BR/>I still haven't finished my review of that one book. I want to do that this weekend. I usually do that too--research the book, even read other reviews if necessary, something I rarely do until after I've written my own. I've given myself permission to keep the review extra short. That should help. :-)<BR/><BR/><B>Gavin</B> - Thank you. <BR/><BR/>I may just watch it this weekend again. :-)<BR/><BR/>I'm going to try again on that review this weekend and hopefully will make some progress.<BR/><BR/><B>Nicole</B> - So your laptop has kitty bite marks too! It adds personality to the computer doesn't it? ;-)<BR/><BR/>You're exactly right about putting writing in perspective. Sometimes a person craves something fun and entertaining without all the trappings of artistic writing and high brow literature.<BR/><BR/><B>Florinda</B> - Thank you, Florinda. I was so sorry to read about your accident. How are you feeling? How's the new car? New cars are so much fun--except the payment part. :-)<BR/><BR/>One of the things I had written in my reading journal about the book The Princess Bride was how glad I was that Goldman wrote the script for the movie. I think it definitely helped with the translation. <BR/><BR/>I'm hoping to start on Losing My Religion this weekend. The premise really caught my eye--especially in a personal way.<BR/><BR/><B>Wisteria</B> - You too, huh? I'm still wondering why I joined Twitter, to be honest. LOL<BR/><BR/>There are just too many books out there I want to read right now. To have more time in the day . . .<BR/><BR/>I worry that my printer will stop working one of these days since my cats are constantly sitting on it. They just look so comfy up there . . .<BR/><BR/><B>Melody</B> - Thank you, Melody. I am feeling better. I have Digital Fortress around here somewhere waiting to be read. I hope you have a great weekend!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-17827371749584757632009-02-27T19:44:00.000-08:002009-02-27T19:44:00.000-08:00Kathy - I'm feeling better today. I'm hoping it l...<B>Kathy</B> - I'm feeling better today. I'm hoping it lasts awhile!<BR/><BR/><B>Lisa (Books.Lists.Life</B> - I hope your dental problems are all resolved. That's no fun!<BR/><BR/><B>Jeane</B> - You really are a fan of the movie! LOL I'm sorry you didn't care for the book though. I actually thought the "author's notes" about editing out bits of the book were part of the book's charm, but I can see how that wouldn't appeal to everyone.<BR/><BR/><B>Staci</B> - Thank you. I hope you are feeling better, Staci! <BR/><BR/><B>Jenclair</B> - I bet it is one of the most re-watched movies of all time. :-)<BR/><BR/><B>Nat</B> - Thank you. I enjoy reading your retrospectives and think it is great that you can go back so far. I wish I could!<BR/><BR/>You're right about Dan Brown's books. They are fun, even if not great literature. Sometimes fun is all we want.<BR/><BR/><B>Trisha</B> - Thank you! I still didn't manage to get much reading in, but at least I'm feeling better. That must count for something, right?<BR/><BR/>I am glad you found me on Twitter! I'm still trying to get the hang of it.<BR/><BR/><B>Trish</B> - At least I like The Princess Bride now. That's what really matters. :-)<BR/><BR/><B>Samantha</B> - I'm looking forward to seeing how the movie turns out. Hopefully it will be good. <BR/><BR/><B>Priscilla</B> - Early on, it seemed like whichever of Dan Brown's books a person read first was their favorite, although I've noticed that isn't quite true anymore.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-74832706002306753962009-02-27T19:23:00.000-08:002009-02-27T19:23:00.000-08:00Sher - I have heard mixed reviews of the The Five ...<B>Sher</B> - I have heard mixed reviews of the The Five People movie. I probably will watch it someday just because I won't be able to help myself, but I admit I'm not in a hurry right now.<BR/><BR/>Parker is definitely the king of my house, although his subjects give him a run for his money. :-)<BR/><BR/><B>Amy</B> - I hope you will get a chance to read it someday. It's a great book. <BR/><BR/>I am still waiting on Signora da Vinci. I'm thinking it got lost in the mail since it hasn't shown up yet. :-( Thank you for trying though! Unfortunately, these things happen. Sometimes I think they happen more to me than anyone else though. <BR/><BR/><B>Meghan</B> - I am glad I am not alone in that. I remember thinking how silly it was the first time I saw it. :-) <BR/><BR/>I am feeling better, thanks! One of the downsides to having a chronic illness is that it sometimes flares up and knocks me down.<BR/><BR/><B>Alice</B> - Thank you, Alice. I am feeling better. I hope it lasts! <BR/><BR/>The previews for Angels and Demons look good. Hopefully that will prove to be the case.<BR/><BR/>A reading vacation would be so nice!<BR/><BR/><B>Planetbooks</B> - Thank you. I'm doing better today. <BR/><BR/>I'm hoping the movie Angels and Demons turns out to be good. I thought the movie version of The Da Vinci Code was decent, but I would have liked more from it. <BR/><BR/><B>Kay</B> - Thank you, Kay! I know you understand very well the need for time off when health issues wear you down.<BR/><BR/>You are definitely right! The Princess Bride is very quotable. I should break it out and watch it this weekend. :-)<BR/><BR/>I've heard great things about Jennifer Chiaverini's series. It sounds like your February five years ago was a nice light reading one. :-) Never a bad thing!<BR/><BR/><B>Lisa</B> - That's sweet of you to say! If only you knew how I slaved over it. Haha! <BR/><BR/>I would recommend you see The Princess Bride movie at least once, but then, you might be like me and wonder what all the fuss is about the first time around. :-) <BR/><BR/>A little advice about reading Dan Brown's books. Space them out if you can. They're very similar formula wise. I thought they were fun books, but nothing all that special. I've always been so amused how much of a controversy The Da Vinci Code caused.<BR/><BR/>Parker does that to my husband all the time--sits right in front of his monitor. :-) He used to do that with me until I got the laptop. Now I battle with Anya who wants to lay on my chest or across my arms while I type. <BR/><BR/><B>Linda</B> - If only I felt up to curling up with a good book! I wasn't even feeling well enough to do that, I'm afraid.<BR/><BR/>I'm still trying to figure out what Twitter is all about--if there is a benefit or if it's more of a time eater that I really don't need to invest in. How are you finding it so far?<BR/><BR/><B>Megan</B> - I hope you like the book when you read it. I thought it captured the mood of the movie quite well, although I know some might disagree with that.<BR/><BR/>You and me both with the one, maybe if I'm lucky two books at once thing. Ho hum. We do the best we can, right?<BR/><BR/><B>Sarah</B> - Thank you. I hope your reading picked up this week too!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-34316526363391711442009-02-25T15:07:00.000-08:002009-02-25T15:07:00.000-08:00I hope you're feeling better soon, Wendy! It's no ...I hope you're feeling better soon, Wendy! It's no fun being too sick to read. :(<BR/><BR/>I read Princess Bride in the 11th grade and loved it, so I was hideously diappointed in the movie. Since then, I've been more forgiving of it but intially? Dreck.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-7623128079990478312009-02-24T14:32:00.000-08:002009-02-24T14:32:00.000-08:00Can't wait to read your review of The Book of the ...Can't wait to read your review of The Book of the Unknown. I would love to talk about some of the stories with you when you're done.Aartihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-38379386972618018432009-02-24T13:25:00.000-08:002009-02-24T13:25:00.000-08:00I have heard so many wonderful accolades for both ...I have heard so many wonderful accolades for both the movie and the book, but sadly I have yet to make time for either one. They are definitely on my TBR and TBW lists.<BR/><BR/>I wanted you to know that I gave your blog a shout out and an award today. I have so enjoyed reading your posts over these past few weeks.Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08414201637917215413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-18715324670646514502009-02-24T12:55:00.000-08:002009-02-24T12:55:00.000-08:00It's so fun to read your reading in retrospect...It's so fun to read your reading in retrospect post! You know, I think I also read Angels & Demons before the DaVinci Code. I'm such a stickler for reading things in order :)<BR/><BR/>Feel better!!Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-19167504740829205902009-02-24T12:34:00.000-08:002009-02-24T12:34:00.000-08:00I liked the book The Princess Bride so much--espec...I liked the book The Princess Bride so much--especially the way it is told--that I didn't want to watch the movie for a while. But then I did, and like you, got to like it better as I watched it again...and again.Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01374498643286099244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-30414185848842378042009-02-24T07:22:00.000-08:002009-02-24T07:22:00.000-08:00I enjoyed The Five People You Meet in Heaven book,...I enjoyed <I>The Five People You Meet in Heaven</I> book, but the movie wasn't as good.<BR/><BR/>What a neat post! I wish I kept lists of the books I read back then.<BR/><BR/>--Anna<BR/><A HREF="http://diaryofaneccentric.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">Diary of an Eccentric</A>Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08046635675540466183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-58434537260566133312009-02-23T10:03:00.000-08:002009-02-23T10:03:00.000-08:00I LOVE The Princess Bride! I should read the book...I LOVE The Princess Bride! I should read the book too. <BR/><BR/>I have been having problems with reviews lately too. It also doesn't help that I am so far behind on them.<BR/><BR/>I hope you love Hotel On the Corner of Bitter and Sweet!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06474584473012742915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-15349411431934867322009-02-22T21:44:00.000-08:002009-02-22T21:44:00.000-08:00I love Princess Bride the movie. I really need to...I love Princess Bride the movie. I really need to get my hands on the book.<BR/><BR/>I hope you feel better soon, Wendy. If nothing else, I hope you feel like reading.<BR/><BR/>Get well soon.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02853980637566992330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-62857165588523060062009-02-22T21:20:00.000-08:002009-02-22T21:20:00.000-08:00I see you are reading The Woman in White. I love t...I see you are reading The Woman in White. I love that book. I read it on the Trans-Siberian Express when I was returning home from Mongolia. As I recall, my copy had more than 900 pages, so it was great for such a long journey.Ianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05167458171459084910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-14885944085189251472009-02-22T18:54:00.000-08:002009-02-22T18:54:00.000-08:00OMG I love the Princess Bride. I don't think it g...OMG I love the Princess Bride. I don't think it gets any more classic. I won't even start quoting lines, because then I'd be leaving a 5000 word comment.<BR/><BR/>I hope you feel better soon!Kim Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15024112944002002232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-56690746809026986642009-02-22T17:09:00.000-08:002009-02-22T17:09:00.000-08:00I read the Mitch Albom book and really loved it. ...I read the Mitch Albom book and really loved it. The movie was okay, but I loved the book so much more!Yvonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13261873308731564886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-38299063273666414072009-02-22T16:59:00.000-08:002009-02-22T16:59:00.000-08:00I hope you're feeling better, Wendy!I haven't read...I hope you're feeling better, Wendy!<BR/><BR/>I haven't read <I>Angels and Demons</I> but I really enjoyed Dan Brown's <I>The Da Vinci Code</I> and <I>Digital Fortress</I>. I'm looking forward to watching the film adaptation of A&D even though I haven't read the book, so by then I'd appreciate the book much more. ;)<BR/><BR/>I hope you've a great week ahead, Wendy!Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-49093876537188835592009-02-22T16:22:00.000-08:002009-02-22T16:22:00.000-08:00* I joined Twitter. I am not sure why. I am sure i...* I joined Twitter. I am not sure why. I am sure it had something to do with my husband talking about it all the time lately.<BR/><BR/><I>I don't know why I did either!!!</I><BR/><BR/><BR/> * There are about ten books sitting in my immediate TBR pile that I wish I could read all at once, right now.<BR/><BR/><I>I have the same problem.</I> <BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/> * I am having trouble thinking of what to write for my review of a book I recently finished. Every time I sit down to start on it, I draw a blank. I actually liked the book, so that's not the problem.<BR/><BR/><I>Don't you just hate that. I have one too..wonder if it's the same book. LOL</I><BR/> <BR/> * My computer has kitty bite marks in one corner.<BR/><BR/><I> Very funny..I can relate, my printer never works right because of my cat Houdini</I><BR/> * I am going to spend the day reading an actual book.<BR/><BR/><I>Glad you are feeling better:)</I>wisteriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02620398484256424032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-6207571115706789242009-02-22T16:05:00.000-08:002009-02-22T16:05:00.000-08:00I really love the new header photo you have. What ...I really love the new header photo you have. What an adorable kitty.Jeanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02270303640902731044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-20333885856150656912009-02-22T15:38:00.000-08:002009-02-22T15:38:00.000-08:00I'm sorry you're still not feeling well, Wendy - I...I'm sorry you're still not feeling well, Wendy - I hope this week is better! I'm still having some pain in my right hand and shoulder from the accident (or else the weather), but otherwise we are healing up - and we brought home a new car today!<BR/><BR/>There's a lot in the book version of <I>The Princess Bride</I> that's not in the movie, but I like the fact that Goldman did his own adaptation - it makes me feel that the changes have more integrity. I enjoy the book, but I LOVE the movie, which I have seen literally dozens of times. <BR/><BR/>I read <I>Angels and Demons</I> before <I>The Da Vinci Code</I>. I think they're both examples of how someone can tell a great <I>story</I> and not necessarily be a great <I>writer</I>. I liked <I>Angels and Demons</I> better too.<BR/><BR/>That <I>Losing My Religion</I> book intrigues me. I'll be looking forward to finding out more about it from you.<BR/><BR/>Feel better soon :-)!Florindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09789402061034734894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-81559982626731992992009-02-22T15:32:00.000-08:002009-02-22T15:32:00.000-08:00My laptop has kitty bite marks in the corner too!I...My laptop has kitty bite marks in the corner too!<BR/><BR/>I read The Da Vinci Code. Someone forced a copy on me and I enjoyed it very much.I think you have to put writing into perspective. Not everything is art or literature. Sometimes things are just a good, fin, entertaining tale. I have heard that Angels and Demons is the better book, but I have not as yet gotten around to reading it.Nicole (Linus's Blanket)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12473607646939202824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-68520525831796981102009-02-22T15:10:00.000-08:002009-02-22T15:10:00.000-08:00Oh, I have to see The Princess Bride one more time...Oh, I have to see The Princess Bride one more time! <BR/><BR/>It's difficult when I get stuck for words about a book I've enjoyed reading. I'll step away for a while and come back to writing about it later, if I'm inspired. Hope you feel better.Gavinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12865699135545209220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-92011505992986253302009-02-22T13:24:00.000-08:002009-02-22T13:24:00.000-08:00I remember all of the press and I did try to read ...I remember all of the press and I did try to read The Da Vinci Code but I don't think I was really in the mood for it. I actually own the illustrated edition now but I still haven't read it. I did like the movie a lot though. I think I'll try to start Angels and Demons before I try to read the sequel the next time I pick it up.<BR/><BR/>I have yet to read the book The Five People You Meet in Heaven but I loved the movie lol. I'm in a bit of a classics and YA mood myself. I read a classic that has been made into a few films the other day, just finished a Newbery Honor, and I plan to read it's sequel which is a Newbery winner sometime tomorrow lol. <BR/><BR/>When I start drawing a blank, I start doing research on the book (looking up interviews etc.) or the author and somehow it always sparks something and I end up with a review! Hope you feel better soon and get a lot of reading in!Ladytink_534https://www.blogger.com/profile/14317480621483829078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-13939446510484690412009-02-22T11:34:00.000-08:002009-02-22T11:34:00.000-08:00I liked Angels and Demons, but I wasn't a big ...I liked Angels and Demons, but I wasn't a big fan of The Five People you meet in Heaven. I hope they do a better job with the Angels & Demons movie than The DaVinci Code. I thought the movie was a snoozer. I'm glad you are back and hope you are feeling better!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com