tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post7957469285368608106..comments2024-03-18T15:27:31.588-07:00Comments on Musings of a Bookish Kitty: Sunday Salon: Confessions of a Reader (Part Three)Literary Felinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-73914652752846910662008-04-05T14:27:00.000-07:002008-04-05T14:27:00.000-07:00Trish - I think sometimes all of us become lazy wi...Trish - I think sometimes all of us become lazy with our writing. I know I do.<BR/><BR/>You and your husband are a good example of a relationship that works despite the fact that you don't share a passion for books. I think it's natural to have different interests and hobbies to some degree. I think it's nice to have separate interests as well as common ones.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-71938894310116867822008-04-05T06:49:00.000-07:002008-04-05T06:49:00.000-07:00Editing, ha! I've become a little lazy with my wr...Editing, ha! I've become a little lazy with my writing--and I'm not even sure why I feel it is OK to admit it. :) Husband is dyslexic, so I spend a lot of time correcting his work. Fortunately he has developed a pretty thick skin, though. But, because of his dyslexia, he hates to read. He did read my beautifully illustrated copy of Peter Pan the other day--the first book he's read since Harry Potter 7 (which I finished reading aloud to him on a cartrip). I wish I could share my reading with him, but we focus on our other mutual interests and I blog to get my book-talk fix. <BR/><BR/>Anyway, great thoughts in these posts. Thanks for sharing!Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-60800228818428856492008-04-02T20:05:00.000-07:002008-04-02T20:05:00.000-07:00Carrie K - Thank you! I do try to turn off the ed...Carrie K - Thank you! I do try to turn off the editor in my sometimes, but it's not easy.<BR/><BR/>I think that reading compatibility can play a major part in a relationship, but not always. I'd say it has to do with with the level of obsession, but that's not true because I have friends who are very passionate about their books but are with mates who could care less. It's hard to know. <BR/><BR/>Shonna - Thanks! I've been noticing more errors too in published works. I wonder if its lack of attention to detail, mass production, or what.<BR/><BR/>I wouldn't be able to find my bed if I hid all my books in my bedroom! HahaLiterary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-512092637325800412008-04-02T11:39:00.000-07:002008-04-02T11:39:00.000-07:00Shonna - books don't belong in public rooms? The h...Shonna - books don't belong in public rooms? The horror! The wrongness! <BR/><BR/>The more I think about reading compatibility, the more I wonder if that was one of the underlying reasons why it all fell apart.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-42077818572371158502008-04-02T06:30:00.000-07:002008-04-02T06:30:00.000-07:00I enjoyed the comments on Ex Libris.Done well, foo...I enjoyed the comments on Ex Libris.<BR/>Done well, food in books inspires me. Donna Leon's mysteries come to mind as an example.<BR/>I also edit as I read and find more and more errors these days.<BR/>The bits about looking at others' bookshelves was interesting. A relative once told me (I believe it was a critique of my home!) that books did not belong in public rooms and should be housed in bedrooms only. I just laughed.<BR/>I wouldn't have room if I tried that one.Shonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15774547910764225983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-88693341739559849462008-04-01T12:46:00.000-07:002008-04-01T12:46:00.000-07:00I really enjoyed both the book and your reviews of...I really enjoyed both the book and your reviews of it. I'd never actually considered that someone's reading habits would preclude me from entering a relationship with them. <BR/><BR/>The editing thing! I wish I could turn it off! But alas. Only my errors seem to escape me. Usually. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-12828101922211506712008-03-30T23:27:00.000-07:002008-03-30T23:27:00.000-07:00Andi - I saw that! I haven't had a chance to read...Andi - I saw that! I haven't had a chance to read your blog post yet, but I saw that you linked to the author's blog. It was an interesting article and funny too.<BR/><BR/>I'm glad I'm not the only person who prefers to write on the computer. <BR/><BR/>Tanabata - Yes, some mistakes can be quite hilarious, can't they? I love it when I find one in the newspaper. I always point them out to my husband too. <BR/><BR/>Nymeth - There's definitely a bonding process that takes place when admiring someone else's books, I think. <BR/><BR/>I think I would have had a difficult time falling for someone who didn't understand my love for books either. I'm just glad I didn't have to find out. <BR/><BR/>Ravenousreader - I hope you will read the book. <BR/><BR/>My husband and I don't always read the same books either, but as you said, it's fun when we do. There are a couple of authors we both enjoy and it's fun to compare notes with each other. <BR/><BR/>J. Kaye - Happy Sunday to you too! <BR/>I don't participate in every BAFBW, but I always have fun when I do.<BR/><BR/>Florinda - I'm the same way. The less invested I feel in a book, the more likely I am to notice mistakes, however, if I am completely immersed in a book, I might no notice mistakes unless they are major ones.<BR/><BR/>I can see how similar music tastes can be important in a relationship too. My husband and I probably have more similar tastes in books than we do in music, but we've come around somewhat in those music categories we once completely disagreed on. <BR/><BR/>Melody - Thank you. I'm looking forward to reading my new books. I wish I could take a long vacation and spend all my time reading . . .<BR/><BR/>Iliana - It's one of those books that I can see myself returning to now and then. Even if just in parts. <BR/><BR/>I always forget about BAFABW too. I was determined not to this time around. <BR/><BR/>Joy - I'm glad! It was fun to share my thoughts with everyone and hear what others had to say on the subjects mentioned. I do hope you get a chance to read it.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-54795021412527694952008-03-30T23:14:00.000-07:002008-03-30T23:14:00.000-07:00Bybee - I'm so glad so many people enjoyed it. I ...Bybee - I'm so glad so many people enjoyed it. I sometimes do take notes when I read, and this one had me scribbling away. <BR/><BR/>Ann - You're too funny! I get a kick out of pamphlets and mailings that are full of spelling and grammatical errors. It's embarrassing that people let things go out in mass mailings like that. <BR/><BR/>Mrs. S - I usually let my husband read my blog posts before I post them and then I run through them again. I still miss things. <BR/><BR/>Clare - It could be a case of opposites attract. My husband and I have similar tastes although we do differ in some areas.<BR/><BR/>I hope you aren't short like me. That would be a long time to wait before buying a new book. <BR/><BR/>Hsien Lei - I hope you will enjoy the book as much as I did. <BR/><BR/>Gautami - Your family is very lucky to be receiving books this week. I hope they enjoy them!<BR/><BR/>Wendy - I try and separate the two, wearing a reader hat and a proofreader hat, depending on what I am reading. Unfortunately, it's not so easy to switch off that editor switch sometimes.<BR/><BR/>I left out just how far Anne herself went because I didn't want to spoil the entire essay, but it had me laughing too.<BR/><BR/>Jaimie - Thanks. I feel very lucky that I married a man who understands my passion for books. <BR/><BR/>I don't think our wish lists will ever be empty.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-67335942073834725542008-03-30T20:10:00.000-07:002008-03-30T20:10:00.000-07:00I'm another reader who's enjoyed your comments abo...I'm another reader who's enjoyed your comments about the Fadiman book. Of course, now this means another book I have to buy or try to convince our local library to buy!jlshallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03268434704970729620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-39754867887716782952008-03-30T19:17:00.000-07:002008-03-30T19:17:00.000-07:00It's been such a long time since I read Fadiman's ...It's been such a long time since I read Fadiman's book that your post is making me want to read it again! :)<BR/>Oh and thank you so much for the reminder of BAFAB... I somehow always miss it but I'll see if I can pull together something for this... I like your idea of giving away something from your stacks. I was planning to do a bit of shelf weeding so this might work out perfectly :)Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-92190519957344827362008-03-30T17:02:00.000-07:002008-03-30T17:02:00.000-07:00Enjoyed reading your thoughts on Anne Fadiman's bo...Enjoyed reading your thoughts on Anne Fadiman's book. I haven't read any of her book yet, so I'll have to check it out. <BR/><BR/>And that's a wonderful list of books you received, Wendy! I can't wait to hear your thoughts on them. Happy reading!Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-4624402117334183972008-03-30T16:33:00.000-07:002008-03-30T16:33:00.000-07:00I'm another one who finds herself editing and proo...I'm another one who finds herself editing and proofing while I read books. I tend to do it more when the book isn't quite so good to begin with, but finding things that should have been corrected prior to publication is more frustrating and disappointing to me when it's a very good book.<BR/><BR/>I actually really enjoy food writing. Sometimes it makes me hungry, but it often inspires me to get into the kitchen and cook something.<BR/><BR/>I love the fact that (this time) I married a guy who also enjoys reading, and I've liked introducing him to some new writers. But in reading that article, it occurred to me that taste in music matters more than books in my evaluation of what I might have in common with someone. (We have a lot of similarities in that area too,by the way.)<BR/><BR/>Thanks for a great Salon, Wendy!Florindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09789402061034734894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-63625723042850251032008-03-30T14:53:00.000-07:002008-03-30T14:53:00.000-07:00Happy Sunday! Thanks for the head-up about Buy a F...Happy Sunday! Thanks for the head-up about Buy a Friend a Book Week.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-47694004720415272008-03-30T13:24:00.000-07:002008-03-30T13:24:00.000-07:00I enjoyed reading your thoughts on Fadiman's book,...I enjoyed reading your thoughts on Fadiman's book, and it's made me really keen to read that one myself. I going back to check out your other posts in the series.<BR/><BR/>I just read the NYT piece last night, and it was quite humorous. My huband has just become a reader - I think because he has more time now than in his younger years. We don't always read the same books, but its fun when we do.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-62273852882090338242008-03-30T13:11:00.000-07:002008-03-30T13:11:00.000-07:00I like looking at people's bookshelves too, and I ...I like looking at people's bookshelves too, and I like it when they look at mine. They may be "only" books, but to me it feels like sharing something important. Which brings me to the literary dealbreakers. I completely agree that there is no single recipe for a healthy relationship, and I know that a voracious reader can be perfectly happy with a non-reader. But I think I would have a hard time feeling close to someone who didn't understand why books matter so much to me.Ana S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16092495983972185943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-21799077026778593962008-03-30T08:52:00.000-07:002008-03-30T08:52:00.000-07:00It's been really fun reading your thoughts on some...It's been really fun reading your thoughts on some of the essays in this book. I definitely will have to pick it up for myself someday. <BR/>I usually notice typos and such too. Of course mistakes like that are everywhere here. I'm constantly pointing them out to H but some of them really are quite funny!tanabatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04592550784537825632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-87591584198427835882008-03-30T08:42:00.000-07:002008-03-30T08:42:00.000-07:00Ha! I published a post on literary dealbreakers my...Ha! I published a post on literary dealbreakers myself. B doesn't read books much, but he reads a TON of everything else. I would say we definitely read about the same amount, and he doesn't give me too hard a time about my huge collection.<BR/><BR/>As for the favorite writing utensil essay...I'm a computer girl. Like you, my thoughts just come too darn fast to write by hand.Andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05220718933942181809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-29233134046385846772008-03-30T07:54:00.000-07:002008-03-30T07:54:00.000-07:00Thanks for this series on this fascinating book. I...Thanks for this series on this fascinating book. I really enjoyed your thoughts on each essay. <BR/><BR/>My husband and I also share a love for books. I can't imagine what our relationship would have been like without that common interest. <BR/><BR/>I read Bibliolotrists review on Rape: A Love Story a few days ago and was similarly impressed. My wishlist will always be full, I guess!Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15984305420691237277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-34098484856026961702008-03-30T07:53:00.000-07:002008-03-30T07:53:00.000-07:00I'm chuckling at the compulsion to edit as we read...I'm chuckling at the compulsion to edit as we read! I belonged to several critique groups for a time when I was working on my writing. I actually love to critique - but the problem with it (especially at that time) was that I could no longer enjoy the "sport" reading (the reading that is for sheer entertainment even if the writing is not that great!). I started seeing all the passive words, the telling vs. showing, etc...Even now, I pick up on things as I read...I just can't seem to shut it off *laughs*<BR/><BR/>I think it is hilarious that Anne's mother is collecting newspaper mistakes to send to the editor!!!!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14332796775305098552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-89224907919583927502008-03-30T07:37:00.000-07:002008-03-30T07:37:00.000-07:00I am loving reading your thoughts. This has made m...I am loving reading your thoughts. This has made me want the book!<BR/><BR/>:D<BR/><BR/>PS: I have already bought books for my nieces, nephews and friends! For mom too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-52086158465498462572008-03-30T04:25:00.000-07:002008-03-30T04:25:00.000-07:00I've enjoyed learning about your reading habits in...I've enjoyed learning about your reading habits in the framework of Fadiman's book. Because of your posts, I got my own copy last week! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-80864540377070615222008-03-30T02:55:00.000-07:002008-03-30T02:55:00.000-07:00My husband reads - but entirely different books fr...My husband reads - but entirely different books from me. This is an interesting point, though - if books say something about you is it a case of opposites attract? <BR/><BR/>I've really enjoyed reading your comments about this book. I love indulging in a bit of 'Me too!' I am sorely tempted but am under a self-imposed moratorium until my TBR is shorter than I am. I'll console myself by adding to my virtual shopping basket at Amazon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-31454275449726386852008-03-30T02:22:00.000-07:002008-03-30T02:22:00.000-07:00I've really enjoyed this 3 part series and will de...I've really enjoyed this 3 part series and will definitely be looking up the book.<BR/><BR/>I agree about the editing *affliction* I can spot someone else's mistake at 100 paces but mine sometimes slip through the cracks...<BR/><BR/>@table talk - that really is quite ironic!Clare - The Super Mommy Clubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17387206272607855090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-44390419757985597862008-03-30T01:56:00.000-07:002008-03-30T01:56:00.000-07:00Like yo and Fadiman I edit as I read, getting more...Like yo and Fadiman I edit as I read, getting more and more frustrated by the minute. This week a pamphlet from a local political group came through the door. Every occurrence of says was wrongly spelt say's. And they want me to vote on their education platform?????Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-11875045505078735092008-03-30T00:05:00.000-07:002008-03-30T00:05:00.000-07:00I have truly truly enjoyed the multipart review of...I have truly truly enjoyed the multipart review of Anne Fadiman's book. I'm trying to keep myself from amazon.com, and I've been good for a couple of months now, but..well, next stop...Thanks. I think.Bybeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10061186489010154661noreply@blogger.com