tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post6581350155773878640..comments2024-03-18T15:27:31.588-07:00Comments on Musings of a Bookish Kitty: Sunday Post: Family of Readers & Goodbye FebruaryLiterary Felinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-79242694842986492212016-03-08T16:24:05.716-08:002016-03-08T16:24:05.716-08:00Litha Nelle - Doesn't it sound good? I'm e...Litha Nelle - Doesn't it sound good? I'm excited to be reading it. Fingers crossed the rain is gone for the next couple days or my daughter will be one very unhappy girl. It's hard having a birthday this time of year--you never know if the weather will cooperate if you want an outdoor party.<br /><br />I imagine it will be hard not to picture Matt Damon as Mark when I read the book. One big disadvantage to seeing the movie first. Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-21458917095489387692016-03-08T16:21:14.821-08:002016-03-08T16:21:14.821-08:00Naida - That's my husband--he's a very pic...Naida - That's my husband--he's a very picky reader. :-) I love that you and your daughter are reading the same books. It's fun when you can discuss them, isn't it? <br /><br />I love this age my daughter is in right now. She wants to grow up so fast and I want her to take her time. That's the way it was with us too, I know. Always in a hurry to grow up and then wishing we could slow time down when we get older.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-39143482833296243112016-03-08T16:19:38.158-08:002016-03-08T16:19:38.158-08:00Carole - She's so excited. We had the family p...Carole - She's so excited. We had the family party this past weekend, but the party with her friends is tomorrow. :-)<br /><br />It's good to know the book and movie are pretty much in line regarding The Martian. I hope I like the book.<br /><br />My husband doesn't read as much as he used to. He is writing again though, so I think it's a worthy trade off. He loves to write, and it's good to see him doing so again. I hope my daughter will love books--even if just half as much as I do. Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-17765070764543393502016-03-02T21:10:51.262-08:002016-03-02T21:10:51.262-08:00Sisters of Heart and Snow looks like my kind of re...Sisters of Heart and Snow looks like my kind of read- I like books with blades on the cover. I'm glad Mouse is feeling better- I once had to cancel one of my parties due to illness as a kid, and I was not a happy camper.<br />As for the Martian, once I saw the movie I appreciated the book more (I read the book first)- I usually do not like vulgarities (except when *I* say them), but it was something I missed in the movie, since it was really a part of Mark's personality. Also, since I listened to it as an audiobook while reading my Kindle, Matt Damon's voice didn't match the one I heard as Mark's, so that may have had something to do with it.<br />~Litha NelleLitha Nellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06350209887646891024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-24198441352176914442016-03-02T17:40:52.002-08:002016-03-02T17:40:52.002-08:00That's nice that reading is in your genes. My ...That's nice that reading is in your genes. My mom is a reader, but a picky one. From a young age I took my kids to the library too and always made reading time a regular thing at home. So both my kids are readers thankfully. My daughter has just discovered Nicholas Sparks and we have been reading Dear John together which has been so nice. Hubby is a non-reader but I still love him lol.<br /><br />The Martian looks good, I want to watch the film.<br /><br />Glad she is feeling better and I'm sure she is excited about her birthday! They are too cute at that age.<br />Enjoy your week!<br />The Bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10217390642323530030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-27509439960174741712016-03-01T18:36:47.562-08:002016-03-01T18:36:47.562-08:00Birthdays are so exciting! I bet your daughter ca...Birthdays are so exciting! I bet your daughter can't wait. <br /><br />I can't wait to see what you think about The Martian. I liked it but not as much as I thought I would. The movie followed the book pretty well.<br /><br />I really wish my husband would read. I honestly think he would enjoy it if he would just pick up a book. My daughters do enjoy reading. My oldest reads classics so we don't have a lot in common with books. My teenager tends to read more popular books and actually listens to my recommendations.<br /><br />Have a great week!Carole's Random Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06737905249530702688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-36624828834508548012016-03-01T11:49:21.332-08:002016-03-01T11:49:21.332-08:00Maria - Let's just hope my daughter continues ...Maria - Let's just hope my daughter continues to enjoy reading. :-) I work in an office right now where some of the staff enjoy reading--I love that. <br /><br />I had never heard of a female samurai either. I'm really looking forward to reading that one. I have a feeling I will be doing some research of my own when I finish just so I can learn more about her. I hope I will like The Martian. I've been on the fence about it for so long, but I think I'm going to go ahead and read it. Especially since now we own a copy. :-) I thought Fractured Light sounded good as well. <br /><br />Thank you! Mouse was back to her normal self the next day. Kids recover so quickly. We may have to delay the party with her friends depending on the weather. She's not too happy about that--but she has her heart set on an outdoor party. We'll see how the weather looks next week.<br /><br />I hope you have a great week!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-10163919206768992212016-03-01T11:32:21.807-08:002016-03-01T11:32:21.807-08:00Kim - The movie was very good, wasn't it? I w...Kim - The movie was very good, wasn't it? I want to buy a copy and add it to our collection. I think my husband would like it. <br /><br />Thank you! I am glad Mouse is feeling better too. Now it's my turn to be sick--thank goodness it's not the stomach virus though! Whew. Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-61544702555455188072016-03-01T11:26:49.689-08:002016-03-01T11:26:49.689-08:00Kelly - I hope I like it too! I've heard good ...Kelly - I hope I like it too! I've heard good things about it. :-)Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-37520743442984115332016-03-01T11:26:25.722-08:002016-03-01T11:26:25.722-08:00Deepika - I am happy when it rains too, :-) I like...Deepika - I am happy when it rains too, :-) I like the cover of The Martian too. Although I wouldn't want to be the person in the photo. :-) I hope you have a great March too!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-74549115405970971672016-03-01T11:23:55.334-08:002016-03-01T11:23:55.334-08:00Tracy - It will probably be awhile before I read i...Tracy - It will probably be awhile before I read it. I really liked the movie and hope the same will hold true for the book. I'm sorry you weren't satisfied with it. Some of your concerns are ones that make me hesitate to read it.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-81386443420102552512016-03-01T11:08:43.422-08:002016-03-01T11:08:43.422-08:00Charlie - Yes, reading is in my blood. It is good ...Charlie - Yes, reading is in my blood. It is good you have discovered your dad's interest in reading as well. Maybe it is in your blood too. :-)<br /><br />I am glad the stomach virus didn't last long for her. Now I have a cold--or maybe it's just bad allergies. I would like to think it's just allergies, at least. It's bad timing though as we have family coming into town this weekend. Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-31418786685613058482016-02-29T23:02:07.048-08:002016-02-29T23:02:07.048-08:00YAY for being in a family of readers!! You are ind...YAY for being in a family of readers!! You are indeed very lucky!! It's just wonderful to not only be surrounded by books, but also by people who love them!! And I think it's awesome that your dad instilled a love of history in you. That's a great genre to read! I need to be reading more of such books, as well.<br /><br />I'm interested in all three of the books you've mentioned here. First off, I've never heard of a FEMALE samurai. Heck, that's absolutely GREAT!! And oh, "The Martian"!! Of course I want to read that, since I'm an SF buff. And, as a lover of YA, I also want to read "Fractured Light". LOVE your reading choices!<br /><br />Gee, it's too bad that Mouse came down with a stomach bug, but I'm very happy to hear that she's already gotten over it! And you guys are already planning her birthday! COOL!! She looks so cute in that picture, too, with her soccer ball! God bless you and her!! <br /><br />I really enjoyed reading your news and comments!! <3 :)Maria Beharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13635809880830316283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-80673342176769409702016-02-29T19:43:27.889-08:002016-02-29T19:43:27.889-08:00I want to read The Martian too. I really liked th...I want to read The Martian too. I really liked the movie. I'm glad Mouse is feeling better! I wish everybody in my family read! I'm still trying though! Thanks for visiting my blog!Kim Griffinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16649048042099625963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-64757131851906143862016-02-29T17:13:54.964-08:002016-02-29T17:13:54.964-08:00Diane - I do feel lucky in that way. :-) My dad wa...Diane - I do feel lucky in that way. :-) My dad was a big newspaper reader too and never understood why I never bothered to subscribe to the paper when I moved out on my own. I hope you have a great week too!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-42770358884652098182016-02-29T17:13:00.510-08:002016-02-29T17:13:00.510-08:00Teri - I should make more of an effort to do the s...Teri - I should make more of an effort to do the same, I think.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-84780799371055202132016-02-29T17:12:37.168-08:002016-02-29T17:12:37.168-08:00Samantha - I am so miserable with allergies becaus...Samantha - I am so miserable with allergies because of the shift in weather and the wind. I like spring, but not the allergies that come with it. I hope your kids are feeling better! I think I may have come down with a cold. :-( <br /><br />I hope you have a great week too!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-22233142571440669882016-02-29T17:10:59.003-08:002016-02-29T17:10:59.003-08:00Elizabeth - Thank you for dropping by!Elizabeth - Thank you for dropping by!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-27072617083593353692016-02-29T17:09:59.960-08:002016-02-29T17:09:59.960-08:00Marce - Your daughter still has time. :-) My daugh...Marce - Your daughter still has time. :-) My daughter is just beginning to learn to read--the very beginning stages. I'm sure it will be awhile yet before she's able to read on her own.<br /><br />Her stomach bug was very short lived, fortunately. My husband and I seemed to have missed it though, thank goodness.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-5441003391263485952016-02-29T17:07:28.525-08:002016-02-29T17:07:28.525-08:00Jenclair - You have a family of readers! That'...Jenclair - You have a family of readers! That's wonderful. Hopefully my daughter will love reading as well.<br /><br />I haven't seen last night's episode of The Walking Dead yet. Hopefully Friday.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-76095402274864200342016-02-29T17:00:16.257-08:002016-02-29T17:00:16.257-08:00THE MARTIAN was so so good! I hope you like it!THE MARTIAN was so so good! I hope you like it!Kailanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136262232046813471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-68281905636664926702016-02-29T16:54:38.557-08:002016-02-29T16:54:38.557-08:00Rita - I have very few e-books for my daughter on ...Rita - I have very few e-books for my daughter on my Kindle, but she has a ton of print books. I prefer it that way at this point. <br /><br />I am trying to convince my husband to read The Martian before I do. I'm not sure when I'll get to it. I've been on the fence about it for awhile now. Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-24413904481192131352016-02-29T16:52:25.260-08:002016-02-29T16:52:25.260-08:00Trish - I can see that happening to me too--liking...Trish - I can see that happening to me too--liking the movie more than the book. It's one of those books I've been dragging my feet about reading. <br /><br />I don't really chat about books offline all that much either. Except maybe to my husband who puts up with my blog talk too. <br /><br />Binge watching--my guilty pleasure. I binge watched the second through fourth seasons of The Walking Dead. I have coworkers who watch the show and we discuss it as we watch-which I think makes watching live more worthwhile.<br /><br />I never did finish watching The Sopranos. I liked the seasons I did see of it. I'm surprised my husband hasn't been interested in the new X-Files. He used to love that show.<br /><br />I hope you have a great week too!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-20764900565164549202016-02-29T16:44:16.009-08:002016-02-29T16:44:16.009-08:00Athira - I'm trying to get my husband to read ...Athira - I'm trying to get my husband to read The Martian first. He can tell me if he thinks I'll like it. ;-) Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-71373661836550733382016-02-29T16:43:29.902-08:002016-02-29T16:43:29.902-08:00Katherine - I am not sure when I will get to it, b...Katherine - I am not sure when I will get to it, but I hope I like it. I have gone back and forth about whether to read it for so long. I did really enjoy the movie. I couldn't resist accepting the offer to review Sisters of Heart and Snow. I haven't read the author's other work, but I'm excited about this one. I hope you have a great week too!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.com