tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6874411986410157945.comments2023-10-01T15:18:22.820-05:00Bold. Blue. Adventure.Kim Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15024112944002002232noreply@blogger.comBlogger2571125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6874411986410157945.post-15343992556556343842009-11-26T20:34:36.043-06:002009-11-26T20:34:36.043-06:00The Time Traveler's Wife ended up being one of...The Time Traveler's Wife ended up being one of my favorite reads the year I read it. Although, it requires you to abandon any sense of time as you might know it. At least, in my case.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6874411986410157945.post-29871855495696398192009-11-25T20:27:17.936-06:002009-11-25T20:27:17.936-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6874411986410157945.post-41820235005137701382009-10-08T17:35:36.622-05:002009-10-08T17:35:36.622-05:00I've been being picky myself, recently. Hopef...I've been being picky myself, recently. Hopefully I'll come across something on my bookshelf that really jumps out at me.<br /><br />I've been thinking about joining the Sunday Salon, and I was wondering if there was a sort of link round-up for all the posts? I've been looking around, but I haven't been able to find one. If you know, I'd really appreciate it! :)Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17229459722455431468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6874411986410157945.post-3772560764116040522009-09-28T03:49:54.070-05:002009-09-28T03:49:54.070-05:00Glad you are joining this one. I think I want to r...Glad you are joining this one. I think I want to read everything in your pool! There are so many great books out there that qualify for this. There is the new Patricia Briigs Hunting Ground which I hope to read very soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6874411986410157945.post-4577681501639317852009-09-25T23:33:25.794-05:002009-09-25T23:33:25.794-05:00Enjoyed the TTWife. I became wrapped up in the str...Enjoyed the TTWife. I became wrapped up in the structure, interested in hwo teh writer must have outlined this first - it could not have been a book written as she went along blithely!<br /><br />Can I name an entertaining book that I've recently read? Hmmmm...probably a foodie memoir called "Shark's Fin and Sechuan Pepper." It was funny and charming.Ohhttp://westcobich.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6874411986410157945.post-66820472538059410602009-09-19T10:39:10.341-05:002009-09-19T10:39:10.341-05:00Oh dear, I can't believe how long that book ha...Oh dear, I can't believe how long that book had been in my TBR pile. I really, really need to get it out.Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623394887320093229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6874411986410157945.post-63513976189005086822009-09-18T23:30:19.243-05:002009-09-18T23:30:19.243-05:00Kim my dear. Please never let my friend, your hubb...Kim my dear. Please never let my friend, your hubby, ever every wear that hat again.<br /><br />Much love,<br /><br />BrianBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09812087208594244505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6874411986410157945.post-17080535635330435472009-09-18T07:58:53.288-05:002009-09-18T07:58:53.288-05:00Loved this book! I seriously felt like an emotion...Loved this book! I seriously felt like an emotional wreck at the end. The story stays with you...ibeeeghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10222760102843468991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6874411986410157945.post-53971222617740191612009-09-18T06:27:24.902-05:002009-09-18T06:27:24.902-05:00I LOVE this book. Unfortunately my reading friend...I LOVE this book. Unfortunately my reading friends did not love it as much as I did. But I'll agrue and agrue with them that they're wrong.Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6874411986410157945.post-74474284553494079672009-09-16T06:29:49.600-05:002009-09-16T06:29:49.600-05:00I LOVE going to the bookstore and recognizing so m...I LOVE going to the bookstore and recognizing so many books because of reviews I've read--and like you I kind of have an idea of whether I'll like them or not. Bloggers are the best recommenders. Good luck with your school!Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6874411986410157945.post-55642468708523003062009-09-16T04:21:04.141-05:002009-09-16T04:21:04.141-05:00I share the same sentiment, Kim!I share the same sentiment, Kim!Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623394887320093229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6874411986410157945.post-18720945366938559702009-09-15T22:06:42.642-05:002009-09-15T22:06:42.642-05:00I was having trouble getting into anything, but no...I was having trouble getting into anything, but now I'm reading four books: The Unlikely Disciple by Kevin Roose, House of Dark Shadows by Robert Liparulo (for the RIP IV), Sometimes We're Always Real Same-Same by Mattox Roesch and $20 Per Gallon by Christopher Steiner. I'm enjoying every single one of them. Hope you find something brilliant, soon. :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6874411986410157945.post-50509271697483888202009-09-14T14:36:08.430-05:002009-09-14T14:36:08.430-05:00Unfortunately I'm into TOO many books. Which i...Unfortunately I'm into TOO many books. Which is usually not a problem for me (I live on the opposite end of the spectrum). However, I seem to have fallen in love with The Good Earth, Catching Fire, and The Hunt for the Seventh all at once!Andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05220718933942181809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6874411986410157945.post-52256213308580010542009-09-14T02:21:58.491-05:002009-09-14T02:21:58.491-05:00I've been trying to get into LAVINIA for weeks...I've been trying to get into LAVINIA for weeks and still couldn't. Will continue to try.Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623394887320093229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6874411986410157945.post-80228531292876110232009-09-14T01:29:43.114-05:002009-09-14T01:29:43.114-05:00I copy pasted only half the comment from the notep...I copy pasted only half the comment from the notepad :)<br />Here's the entire thing<br /><br />same here, I've been reading the same book for more than 5 days and it's a good book. This weekedn I might have read only 20 pages. I shopped, listened to music, watched movies back to back and done everything except reading. I think I need a break :)<br /><br />I hope you'll find something you like.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6874411986410157945.post-40998348029943401242009-09-14T01:16:09.220-05:002009-09-14T01:16:09.220-05:00music, watched movies back to back and done everyt...music, watched movies back to back and done everything except reading. I think I need a break :)<br /><br />I hope you'll find something you like.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6874411986410157945.post-34466058522623989172009-09-11T13:08:11.043-05:002009-09-11T13:08:11.043-05:00Bummer. I've only read his War of the Worlds ...Bummer. I've only read his War of the Worlds and found it really dry as well. I'm trying to talk myself into picking up The Time Machine, but I just can't seem to find the will power.<br /><br />Sometimes I wonder just how some books ended up being classics?Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6874411986410157945.post-20129319535355773512009-09-11T13:02:27.847-05:002009-09-11T13:02:27.847-05:00I know just what you mean about the ending of TTW....I know just what you mean about the ending of TTW. Knowing what happens, I don't think I could bare to go past a certain point either. Wasn't Persepolis great? Can't wait to hear more about what you thought.<br /><br />Are you working on your MBA?Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6874411986410157945.post-28413577491794956412009-09-11T13:00:58.005-05:002009-09-11T13:00:58.005-05:00Oh, Shadow of the Wind! I'm reading that one ...Oh, Shadow of the Wind! I'm reading that one right now--guess I can count it, too. :P <br /><br />I haven't officially joined this one yet, but plan to. Frankenstein is an interesting one--look forward to hearing what you think.Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6874411986410157945.post-27875235695449667652009-09-09T20:28:58.773-05:002009-09-09T20:28:58.773-05:00Giulia-do you nutella? Because if you don't, y...Giulia-do you nutella? Because if you don't, you should, lots of hazelnutty goodness.<br /><br />Holicita-St. Bernard's Diner. Close though :-)Kim Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15024112944002002232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6874411986410157945.post-75604866009213670242009-09-09T16:00:32.203-05:002009-09-09T16:00:32.203-05:00YESSSSS! The boots!!!
I love those boots. They ma...YESSSSS! The boots!!!<br /><br />I love those boots. They make me so happy, jodang.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6874411986410157945.post-21840682700098519072009-09-09T15:52:56.008-05:002009-09-09T15:52:56.008-05:00is that the epiphany diner??is that the epiphany diner??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6874411986410157945.post-15611062506533848272009-09-08T21:09:25.505-05:002009-09-08T21:09:25.505-05:00nymeth-yes, going to the library! I'd totally...nymeth-yes, going to the library! I'd totally consider owning them if they were in print.<br /><br />eva-heehee, that's pretty funny, esp. if you aren't an HP fan. I didn't even do it. But I suppose I was being a purist, not wanting to read until I had the book in my hands.<br /><br />Literary Feline-thanks, I'll do my best :-) I hope you have time to enjoy the Time Traveler's Wife, it was indeed pretty worthwhile to read.<br /><br />Kim-I'm going back for my MBA, and yeah, if it were easy everyone would do it. I keep telling myself that :-)<br /><br />Alyce-lucky! I wish my library was a little better with graphic novels, but no dice.Kim Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15024112944002002232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6874411986410157945.post-61278226116026623892009-09-07T21:39:32.415-05:002009-09-07T21:39:32.415-05:00I went to the Fair yesterday, and among other thin...I went to the Fair yesterday, and among other things (including alligator on a stick) I tried out the gelato (hazelnut--mmmm). One of the people I was with had also been to Italy, and they too gave it a thumbs up. :)Giulianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6874411986410157945.post-60141334327803525242009-09-07T16:27:16.133-05:002009-09-07T16:27:16.133-05:00I can't wait to read the rest of the Emma book...I can't wait to read the rest of the Emma books! Thankfully our library consortium has all of the volumes, I just have to request them through inter-library loan. I'm on volume 6 right now.Alycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10919057159829023714noreply@blogger.com