tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post4437421689030636021..comments2024-01-08T14:54:50.575-05:00Comments on Bibliophile By the Sea: First Chapter First Paragraph Tuesday Intros - Mercury, Margot Livesey(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-78573644290046638922016-06-03T15:18:54.639-04:002016-06-03T15:18:54.639-04:00Yes I would keep reading. I have seen this book on...Yes I would keep reading. I have seen this book on several blogs and lists. And I have always heard of Margot Livesey but have never read her.Judy Kruegerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11632346091869688862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-61844125611086929492016-05-31T19:39:11.457-04:002016-05-31T19:39:11.457-04:00Yes, keep reading! I first heard about this one du...Yes, keep reading! I first heard about this one during the fall bloggers preview event. Leslie (Under My Apple Tree)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17822229389189435951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-23975766678834022842016-05-31T17:58:05.949-04:002016-05-31T17:58:05.949-04:00Yes, I'm thinking this will be a good one.Yes, I'm thinking this will be a good one.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-28928081628750237892016-05-31T17:57:37.249-04:002016-05-31T17:57:37.249-04:00I have a feeling this is going to be a good one.I have a feeling this is going to be a good one.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-65479963627858690162016-05-31T17:56:05.805-04:002016-05-31T17:56:05.805-04:00Dentist? huh?Dentist? huh?(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-40495654744853087452016-05-31T15:42:06.763-04:002016-05-31T15:42:06.763-04:00That was way too busy.That was way too busy.Brian's Home Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08809631273441407139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-51824226427502979432016-05-31T12:12:28.298-04:002016-05-31T12:12:28.298-04:00I really like the voice in this one, so I say keep...I really like the voice in this one, so I say keep reading. This is new to me, but I really think it's one I'd enjoy.Kathy Reads Fictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01670090074945964381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-73770672658334430242016-05-31T11:12:03.796-04:002016-05-31T11:12:03.796-04:00I really like the excerpt! I would keep reading. E...I really like the excerpt! I would keep reading. Enjoy!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09892014258773734632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-56826079588746409592016-05-31T10:28:52.042-04:002016-05-31T10:28:52.042-04:00I don't like going to the dentist, so this boo...I don't like going to the dentist, so this book may not be for me!Harveehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03490108303790217277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-40080638989500564062016-05-31T07:20:34.150-04:002016-05-31T07:20:34.150-04:00Thanks for participating this week Yvonne.Thanks for participating this week Yvonne.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-2790584546286780072016-05-31T07:20:16.027-04:002016-05-31T07:20:16.027-04:00I'm pleased that you enjoyed the intro Emma.I'm pleased that you enjoyed the intro Emma.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-37896490201744969452016-05-31T07:19:50.794-04:002016-05-31T07:19:50.794-04:00Totally agree with "duck" versus "k...Totally agree with "duck" versus "king" when you think of name Donald.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-35812412182155842442016-05-31T07:19:14.957-04:002016-05-31T07:19:14.957-04:00Glad it appealed to you Margot.Glad it appealed to you Margot.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-76011007440666164402016-05-31T07:18:55.182-04:002016-05-31T07:18:55.182-04:00I like the voice as well and yes, it's funny h...I like the voice as well and yes, it's funny how we do associate some names with something from our past.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-8186503945845447142016-05-31T07:17:43.325-04:002016-05-31T07:17:43.325-04:00Sandra, glad u liked the cover and intro.Sandra, glad u liked the cover and intro.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-64303691497386627782016-05-31T07:17:20.916-04:002016-05-31T07:17:20.916-04:00It's funny how we do associate some names with...It's funny how we do associate some names with something from our past.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-77391093391604021602016-05-31T07:16:25.441-04:002016-05-31T07:16:25.441-04:00It seems like a story that will have wide appeal.It seems like a story that will have wide appeal.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-53242458254125869052016-05-31T07:15:57.580-04:002016-05-31T07:15:57.580-04:00The plot seems very different, really looking forw...The plot seems very different, really looking forward to this one.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-11086395460019329162016-05-31T05:38:16.115-04:002016-05-31T05:38:16.115-04:00Not my usual genre but it's an interesting int...Not my usual genre but it's an interesting intro.Yvonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13261873308731564886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-55463505112936995082016-05-31T02:45:18.420-04:002016-05-31T02:45:18.420-04:00I like this intro - there is humour too it, though...I like this intro - there is humour too it, though having read the blurb I think it will be more than a humorous story. I'd keep reading. Emma Litttlefieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06679359639138124138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-30877440485473506482016-05-31T02:31:44.910-04:002016-05-31T02:31:44.910-04:00I like this opening too. I must admit that the nam...I like this opening too. I must admit that the name Donald makes me think of a cartoon duck rather than the Scottish king. The cover is very eye-catching!BooksPleasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721650104596705715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-75003882033137799752016-05-31T01:56:48.019-04:002016-05-31T01:56:48.019-04:00I like how the narrator introduces himself in that...I like how the narrator introduces himself in that first paragraph. I'd like to read more.Margothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07422981969760935118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-785132551209249722016-05-31T01:31:51.845-04:002016-05-31T01:31:51.845-04:00I do like the sound of this one particularly becau...I do like the sound of this one particularly because I do think some names through up certain associations (when you have an unusual one like I do I suppose it is even more obvious) I do like the narrative voice of this one, it sounds like a book to cosy down into and enjoy.Cleopatra Loves Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15752724698249497274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-26081546251514526692016-05-31T00:31:36.654-04:002016-05-31T00:31:36.654-04:00Donald sounds like an interesting character. I lik...Donald sounds like an interesting character. I like the tie-in of the cover with his job as an optometrist. Clever!<br />Thank you for hosting.Sandra Nachlingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16906884446237370105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-7469310078496936932016-05-31T00:21:42.719-04:002016-05-31T00:21:42.719-04:00I admit my first thought as I read your intro was ...I admit my first thought as I read your intro was of Donald Duck. I can relate. Most people either associate me with Peter Pan or the Wendy's Hamburger restaurants. This does sound like it will be an interesting book, Diane. I hope you enjoy it!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.com