tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post6788745827067427055..comments2024-03-18T15:27:31.588-07:00Comments on Musings of a Bookish Kitty: 2008: A Year in ReviewLiterary Felinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-34406368522766732742009-01-17T08:12:00.000-08:002009-01-17T08:12:00.000-08:00Anna - Thank you! It is interesting how our impre...<B>Anna</B> - Thank you! It is interesting how our impressions of books change over time. I suppose it is a lot like any memory though.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-17930948717175622462009-01-15T05:32:00.000-08:002009-01-15T05:32:00.000-08:00What a great way to break down your yearly reading...What a great way to break down your yearly reading. I agree that the review requests can be overwhelming at times. I had no idea what I was in for, and I've become more selective myself. I also agree about feeling differently about some books over time. That happens to me a lot.<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-2045531828264021212009-01-06T22:14:00.000-08:002009-01-06T22:14:00.000-08:00Iliana - Thank you! The year has gotten off a grea...<B>Iliana</B> - Thank you! The year has gotten off a great start and I'm looking forward to see what else it has in store for me. I hope you have a wonderful New Year.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-28020366171611295372009-01-05T09:43:00.000-08:002009-01-05T09:43:00.000-08:00Great post Wendy. I love reading the stats and of ...Great post Wendy. I love reading the stats and of course checking which books made your favorites.<BR/><BR/>I especially like what you said about drowning in books and trying to find the balance. I can so relate to that.<BR/><BR/>I hope 2009 brings a lot of good books your way and I can't wait to hear all about them :)Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-23282850099596939332009-01-04T19:35:00.000-08:002009-01-04T19:35:00.000-08:00Jen - Thank you! I had a hard time with listing f...<B>Jen</B> - Thank you! I had a hard time with listing favorites this year and nearly decided against it, but figured I might as well.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-89497916959642627232009-01-04T10:47:00.000-08:002009-01-04T10:47:00.000-08:00Nefertiti was a great story. I didn't do favorites...Nefertiti was a great story. I didn't do favorites on my blog but I love the way you broke down your list!Ladytink_534https://www.blogger.com/profile/14317480621483829078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-28474587942058038462009-01-03T18:32:00.000-08:002009-01-03T18:32:00.000-08:00Joy - Thank you! I like discovering new authors t...<B>Joy</B> - Thank you! I like discovering new authors too. :-)Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-45176840762666716342009-01-03T10:57:00.000-08:002009-01-03T10:57:00.000-08:00Great stats! I really enjoy discovering new autho...Great stats! I really enjoy discovering new authors. It seems as if you discovered quite a few, too. Now if we can just get back to them, right? :) <BR/><BR/>Oh - I forgot about The Cold Dish. Thanks for the reminder.Thoughts of Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05572910467988997432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-10675859635287661532009-01-02T17:37:00.000-08:002009-01-02T17:37:00.000-08:00Dar - Thank you! Balance is good--getting there i...<B>Dar</B> - Thank you! Balance is good--getting there is not always so easy. I am so glad I met you too, Dar. We'll have a great year, full of books and all that other good stuff.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-47961495021418996992009-01-02T15:59:00.000-08:002009-01-02T15:59:00.000-08:00What a great post Wendy and so organized. I would ...What a great post Wendy and so organized. I would have liked to have done something like this but not this year-maybe next year.<BR/><BR/>I agree on finding a balance on reading my own books, reviewing books and even blogging. There are so many of my own books I'd like to get to. There has to be a happy balance right?<BR/><BR/>I am really grateful to have met you this year Wendy and I hope 2009 will be a great year for you in reading and otherwise!Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387389557243960084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-12542579596242932812009-01-02T15:43:00.000-08:002009-01-02T15:43:00.000-08:00Danielle - Happy New Year to you too!<B>Danielle</B> - Happy New Year to you too!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-1117203588929178712009-01-02T14:42:00.000-08:002009-01-02T14:42:00.000-08:00Happy New Year! I must note the crime novels you ...Happy New Year! I must note the crime novels you list as I love the genre (though don't read as much as I would like)! I also really liked Persepolis (though only read the first book, will have to read the sequel this year).Daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06415242678720695754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-81791487676267369822009-01-02T09:26:00.000-08:002009-01-02T09:26:00.000-08:00Alyce - Thank you. There's such a variety among a...<B>Alyce</B> - Thank you. There's such a variety among all the favorites lists out there. It's fun when you come across a common favorite. <BR/><BR/><B>Amy</B> - Tell me about it! My wish list is growing by leaps and bounds. <BR/><BR/><B>Lenore</B> - Thanks you. You are welcome to whatever ideas you think might suit you. :-) That's how I ended up with what you see above. <BR/><BR/><B>Tara</B> - Thanks! I love seeing the final breakdowns at the end of each year. There definitely is a balancing act when it comes to ARC's and older TBR books on our shelves. The problem is so many of the newer books sound really good. It's hard to say no when you really want to read the book.<BR/><BR/><B>Fyrefly</B> - I hope you have a wonderful book-filled year as well!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-56616358904993928152009-01-02T09:03:00.000-08:002009-01-02T09:03:00.000-08:00Those are some incredibly detailed stats! I hope ...Those are some incredibly detailed stats! I hope your 2009 continues to be filled with love, happiness, and fantastic books!Fyreflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10267651786697866292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-53032152124682630672009-01-02T08:50:00.000-08:002009-01-02T08:50:00.000-08:00What a great post - I'm saving it to help me when ...What a great post - I'm saving it to help me when I do my stats next year, I love how you broke yours down. I also struggle with balancing the ARCs with my own library. They are great in all the ways that you mention but they are also an obligation. I am also very choosy, but they sure have stacked up around here lately!Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07208766776468157501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-52628713701993726262009-01-02T05:40:00.000-08:002009-01-02T05:40:00.000-08:00I like your variety of stat categories - I'll have...I like your variety of stat categories - I'll have to pinch a few to keep track of in 2009 :) Now mine are looking a bit skimpy...Lenore Appelhanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16664671644163369772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-83453397399471707122009-01-02T00:31:00.000-08:002009-01-02T00:31:00.000-08:00The only problem with reading so many best of list...The only problem with reading so many best of lists is that I feel that familiar desperation that I will never be able to read all the books I want to!<BR/>Sad you didn't have a book earn your highest rating, but still looks like a great year!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02515314638093018928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-21642040645407972702009-01-02T00:09:00.000-08:002009-01-02T00:09:00.000-08:00Great list! I've read three of your top favorites...Great list! I've read three of your top favorites, and they also made my favorites list this year.Alycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10919057159829023714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-40535044836450150412009-01-01T22:33:00.000-08:002009-01-01T22:33:00.000-08:00Trish - Thank you! I am really looking forward to...<B>Trish</B> - Thank you! I am really looking forward to reading The Book Thief. I'm planning to make up for this past year in the 5 department. :-) I hope you have a wonderful New Year as well!<BR/><BR/><B>Wendy</B> - Thanks! This year is going to a great year for reading. :-)Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-35900064621019658742009-01-01T21:27:00.000-08:002009-01-01T21:27:00.000-08:00I love reading your stats and lists of "bests" ......I love reading your stats and lists of "bests" ... Great post, Wendy...and great year. Here's to another great year of reading and connecting to other readers!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14332796775305098552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-86598074513946451412009-01-01T19:49:00.000-08:002009-01-01T19:49:00.000-08:00I loved reading this post, Wendy. You have put so...I loved reading this post, Wendy. You have put so much thought into your reading and I love all of the "stats." I only had one outstanding book of the year (The Book Thief), so I can understand your disappointment. On the other hand--have none below a 3 rating is really fantastic! <BR/><BR/>Happy New Year! I hope 2009 is another great year.Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-25797232323410823652009-01-01T18:53:00.000-08:002009-01-01T18:53:00.000-08:00Stephanie - That's really the best way to go, I th...<B>Stephanie</B> - That's really the best way to go, I think. There's no point in wasting your precious time reading something you are not interested in reading.<BR/><BR/><B>Kay</B> - Happy New Year to you too! And thank you for your kind words. I miss your posts, but am glad you are able to stop by now and then. :-)<BR/><BR/>Craig Johnson's been my best find of the year. I really enjoy his books and am glad to hear your mystery group likes him too. <BR/><BR/><B>Staci</B> - Thanks! I know I went overboard, but it was fun to compile. I hope you have a wonderful New Year as well!<BR/><BR/><B>Matt</B> - Happy New Year to you too! I've made the rounds around the blogosphere today and there a few who have me beat. :-) <BR/><BR/>I do hope you will read The Cellist of Sarajevo. It wan't quite what I expected. As for The 19th Wife, although I really liked it, I can see why you might hesitate. If you do give it a try, hopefully you will like it.<BR/><BR/>Not liking one or more of the prize winners to the point of not wanting to finish the book is one of the reasons I haven't been able to bring myself to join some of those award challenges. You gave it a good try though--just fell one book short, which is actually better than good. <BR/><BR/>I look forward to seeing what new directions you take your readers on my blog. Your posts are always insightful. <BR/><BR/>Good luck with your personal reading challenges!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-25328304464516175602009-01-01T17:56:00.000-08:002009-01-01T17:56:00.000-08:00Happy New Year, Wendy!You must have written the mo...Happy New Year, Wendy!<BR/><BR/>You must have written the most organized and detailed year-in-review post in history! I have The Cellist of Sarajevo on my list, since it's recommended by you and my cellist friend. I'm still a bit skeptical about The 19th Wife. Will see.<BR/><BR/>I bow out of the Man Booker Challenge with just one book short because I couldn’t get into neither of the remaining selections. I’m going to be more cautious with reading challenges this year. I might chime along and pick up a few books but probably won’t overdo it. I like to be spontaneous. :)<BR/><BR/>In 2009 I would like to relate my reading and writing experiences through blogging. Until i started blogging, both reading and writing have been very private, keeping to myself in the Moleskine notebook. Blogging forces me to make the connection between my random skeins of thoughts into making them coherent and readable to other readers.<BR/><BR/>I plan to tackle a few epic chunksters this year like Les Miserables and Gone with the Wind. I try to find at least one reading partner to read these giants. Also I would like to get out of my comfort zone of fiction to see more essays, memoirs and non-fiction.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-8794615319622017142009-01-01T16:52:00.000-08:002009-01-01T16:52:00.000-08:00That was a very impressive Review of 2008!! I will...That was a very impressive Review of 2008!! I will be looking at it often. I have loved so many of the books that you've reviewed. I really enjoy finding new authors and books that I might otherwise never have heard of. <BR/><BR/>I hope you and your hubby have a wonderful 2009!!!Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-76206798746427648462009-01-01T14:09:00.000-08:002009-01-01T14:09:00.000-08:00Happy New Year, Wendy! Such a nice list you made....Happy New Year, Wendy! Such a nice list you made. I've enjoyed your blog so much. I agree with your top crime read. Well, it was my 2nd place read, but my mystery group has just gone ga-ga over Craig Johnson. Love introducing a whole group of people to a great author. I'm looking forward to getting caught up on that series as well as a bunch of other ones.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com