tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post2628569841995961749..comments2024-01-08T14:54:50.575-05:00Comments on Bibliophile By the Sea: Month in review and a few reviews - Sometimes I Lie; Alice Feeney and The Sinner; Petra Hammesfahr(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-79888818923199021342018-06-15T09:41:19.244-04:002018-06-15T09:41:19.244-04:00I've got this one waiting for me.I've got this one waiting for me.Deb Nance at Readerbuzzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12128529491888701996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-27801283476149093702018-06-13T19:09:01.225-04:002018-06-13T19:09:01.225-04:00Hi Diane,
Wowee--I've just caught up with your...Hi Diane,<br />Wowee--I've just caught up with your "Books Read" list for this year. I'm glad to see how much you've read and very interested by your ratings. I read The Woman in The Window in early January--I agree with your rating. I loved The Nest more than you, I think. It was one of my favorites in 2017. I really appreciated Small Great Things and am contemplating her novel set in Alaska. But there is so much to read this year.<br />On a pertinent note to the North Shore of Boston, Ken and I are traveling to South Hamilton for a Golden Retriever Specialty Show on Saturday. Should be hot (oh, no!) and fun. Our cameras will be in full use. We're searching Golden breeders for the future. We have an empty nest, but will take the time and space to be ready for a new Golden. Judithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06435116453270981662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-7722135168836000852018-06-05T10:58:56.117-04:002018-06-05T10:58:56.117-04:00I've read several of these books...and recentl...I've read several of these books...and recently purchased The Death of Mrs. Westaway. I also enjoyed Sometimes I Lie, The Female Persuasion, and several others you marked as 4-5 stars.<br /><br />Enjoy June!Laurel-Rain Snowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00101090217639410913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-12331115631704117342018-06-04T17:16:35.893-04:002018-06-04T17:16:35.893-04:00Ti, We are supposed to be reading for pleasure and...Ti, We are supposed to be reading for pleasure and, yes, who really cares how many books we read. I've always been guilty of self imposed pressure.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-77919446851795436522018-06-04T12:49:53.460-04:002018-06-04T12:49:53.460-04:00I always feel like we read the same books but of y...I always feel like we read the same books but of your list, I've only read 8. Hmm. <br />I've had a good time reading this year. I've read more for pleasure than anything else. Many happen to be review copies but I've only agreed to ones I really wanted to read anyway. My numbers are super low but who cares? Absolutely no one. Tihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00926060806244061354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-77569544815648324652018-06-03T17:45:10.230-04:002018-06-03T17:45:10.230-04:00Iliana - yes, retirement is a good thing LOLIliana - yes, retirement is a good thing LOL(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-46900407548045184152018-06-03T17:22:45.872-04:002018-06-03T17:22:45.872-04:00Those two books sound great! And, sounds like reti...Those two books sound great! And, sounds like retirement is keeping you busy :)Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-46726075259441602192018-06-03T16:00:55.934-04:002018-06-03T16:00:55.934-04:00Thanks Mystica, I'm happy I tried them.Thanks Mystica, I'm happy I tried them.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-69321035801017455652018-06-03T10:50:51.192-04:002018-06-03T10:50:51.192-04:00I love your two reviews. I love your two reviews. Mysticahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10941269615559681014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-34218631720172571442018-06-03T08:22:18.529-04:002018-06-03T08:22:18.529-04:00Yes, Helen, I never expected to be reading less. W...Yes, Helen, I never expected to be reading less. When I worked I had a solid hour 5/days a week of reading at lunch uninterrupted and then managed to listen to audios while commuting as well plus weekend reading.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-28195023725140191052018-06-01T20:05:20.100-04:002018-06-01T20:05:20.100-04:00It's funny that you are reading less in retire...It's funny that you are reading less in retirement, but that means you are out there enjoying yourself, so that's good!Helen's Book Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01404788769349792460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-25107135465408336852018-06-01T19:18:12.741-04:002018-06-01T19:18:12.741-04:00Thanks Brian!Thanks Brian!(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-52851919725612229622018-06-01T19:17:52.219-04:002018-06-01T19:17:52.219-04:00Judy, as my mother always said, "time flies s...Judy, as my mother always said, "time flies so much faster after 60" - so true.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-39674801401485036472018-06-01T14:45:45.387-04:002018-06-01T14:45:45.387-04:00Great reviews and quite the list of books you'...Great reviews and quite the list of books you've read, impressive!Brian's Home Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08809631273441407139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-62121306297921516832018-06-01T12:07:43.112-04:002018-06-01T12:07:43.112-04:00The first year after I retired I read more books t...The first year after I retired I read more books than I ever had before in a year. It was all downhill from there as I got involved in many things. But finally, nine years later I am back in the groove. Have I really been retired for nine years!?! No wonder I feel old. Both of those books sound like good pageturners for sure.Judy Kruegerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11632346091869688862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-1462953571878310002018-06-01T07:09:51.002-04:002018-06-01T07:09:51.002-04:00The Sinner is definitely not for everyone Kay but,...The Sinner is definitely not for everyone Kay but, I was happy I listened to it.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-21236795098936882902018-06-01T06:39:13.168-04:002018-06-01T06:39:13.168-04:00Good to hear that Sometimes I Lie worked for you a...Good to hear that Sometimes I Lie worked for you as well. It was definitely a twisty ride. Not sure if I'll try The Sinner, but I'll keep in mind that audio might work better. Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.com