tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post4938839967945038640..comments2024-01-08T14:54:50.575-05:00Comments on Bibliophile By the Sea: Book Reviews - Matrix; Lauren Groff - My One Square Inch of Alaska; Sharon Short and Reckless Girls; Rachel Hawkins(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-33929438980195340802022-01-01T19:34:25.724-05:002022-01-01T19:34:25.724-05:00I was so impressed by the new to me narrator of Th...I was so impressed by the new to me narrator of The Matrix - so good and it is not a very long book either.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-8548100061330289482022-01-01T19:33:28.604-05:002022-01-01T19:33:28.604-05:00The Matrix was an unexpected treat Stacy. Hope you...The Matrix was an unexpected treat Stacy. Hope you will like it.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-74032692709089108682022-01-01T14:42:21.773-05:002022-01-01T14:42:21.773-05:00Adding Matrix to my list! I'm glad your Chris...Adding Matrix to my list! I'm glad your Christmas was a joyous one!<br /><br />stacybuckeyeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07421310258377452647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-79527796330977034442021-12-31T17:45:24.336-05:002021-12-31T17:45:24.336-05:00I will have to get to Matrix on audio. The narrato...I will have to get to Matrix on audio. The narrator sounds entertaining and I like historical fiction more each year. thecuecardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08870323589682197091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-25105043552902203602021-12-30T08:05:57.888-05:002021-12-30T08:05:57.888-05:00Glad you got to get together with your in-laws and...Glad you got to get together with your in-laws and that their travels went well. Happy New Year to you Wendy.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-2062818748525965962021-12-30T08:04:54.359-05:002021-12-30T08:04:54.359-05:00Yes 2 out of 3 is a good thing Brian. Happy New Ye...Yes 2 out of 3 is a good thing Brian. Happy New Years.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-72220350399007283392021-12-30T08:04:25.459-05:002021-12-30T08:04:25.459-05:00I almost passed on The Matrix but glad I listened ...I almost passed on The Matrix but glad I listened to it - what a fabulous performance and just a rewarding story as well.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-70505135159983699832021-12-30T08:03:30.438-05:002021-12-30T08:03:30.438-05:00LOL - well being retired helps Helen.LOL - well being retired helps Helen.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-45794464795395809642021-12-30T08:03:02.124-05:002021-12-30T08:03:02.124-05:00I didn't love Reckless Girls but I loved the s...I didn't love Reckless Girls but I loved the setting.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-85609782273801856682021-12-30T08:02:35.738-05:002021-12-30T08:02:35.738-05:00The Matrix is a great story about strong women and...The Matrix is a great story about strong women and getting things done.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-42306478105467794542021-12-30T08:02:04.937-05:002021-12-30T08:02:04.937-05:00It's terrible with flu and COVID raging at sam...It's terrible with flu and COVID raging at same time. We both had scratchy throats but they were gone in a day so I'm sure we are okay. Happy New Year Deb.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-75122313951443981692021-12-30T08:00:21.894-05:002021-12-30T08:00:21.894-05:00The cold meal is a good idea. I hate still having...The cold meal is a good idea. I hate still having lots to do in the kitchen once guests arrive. Have a great new Year!(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-43118545890193590242021-12-30T07:59:18.808-05:002021-12-30T07:59:18.808-05:00Thanks for stopping by and yes - the Matrix was al...Thanks for stopping by and yes - the Matrix was all about smart, innovated women getting things done.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-91217497924526773702021-12-30T07:58:32.245-05:002021-12-30T07:58:32.245-05:00Jane, I'm glad the audio wasn't an issue j...Jane, I'm glad the audio wasn't an issue just for me. I did get my trade paperback copy in the mail yesterday so I shall continue in 2022. Glad you liked it! Happy New Year.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-9673785849324095332021-12-30T07:56:57.902-05:002021-12-30T07:56:57.902-05:00Les, our weather does seem like yours. It's ...Les, our weather does seem like yours. It's very unusual that we have not had many nights below freezing this far and only 1-2" of snow so far. It's actually scary. Sorry about your daughter and SIL and COVID. We know even boosted people who have caught the new variant. So far our family has been spared. No plans for New Years Eve - we were going to an early dinner but canceled our reservations and will do take out and a movie at home instead. Take care and Happy New Year(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-36654945607998634302021-12-30T07:52:14.439-05:002021-12-30T07:52:14.439-05:00Katherine, I totally thought of you and your son W...Katherine, I totally thought of you and your son Will as I read this book. Although this book was very good IMO - I don't recommend it because ye, it's hits too close to what you are going through (well the leukemia part with Will.) I just received my print version of Winter Solstice so I will continue this one in January.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-1610566071450448222021-12-29T22:41:28.407-05:002021-12-29T22:41:28.407-05:00So sorry to hear the audio for Winter Solstice did...So sorry to hear the audio for Winter Solstice didn't work for you. I read it years ago and have been meaning to reread it for several years now. I'll definitely stick with the print version. My One Square Inch of Alaska sounds amazing but way too close to home for me as my son is named Will and he is currently fighting leukemia though thankfully not in the 50s/60s. The conversation now is completely different than it was then. Katherine Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126062556416434416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-36199922576746932162021-12-29T18:21:18.715-05:002021-12-29T18:21:18.715-05:00Your holiday weather sounds very similar to ours. ...Your holiday weather sounds very similar to ours. We a bit of freezing rain/sleet followed by a dusting of snow. It's going to get pretty cold tonight (down in the 20s, which is cold for us!), but the sun was out today and I went for long walk - first one in several days. <br /><br />I'm glad everyone is staying healthy. My daughter and son-in-law got Covid a few days before Christmas, but they weren't planning to go anywhere this year, so they've been recovering quietly at home. <br /><br />I'm about halfway through Winter Solstice (thanks for giving me a nudge to reread it) and it took several chapters before I got engrossed. Now I'm really enjoying it! <br /><br />We were going to go to a neighborhood NYE party, but the hosts cancelled due to Omicron and they have invited me and my husband to stop by for a quiet visit in the afternoon. We'll sit by their fire ring and sip cocktails while celebrating on the UK time zone. <br /><br />I've not read anything by Laurent Groff, but I'll add Matrix to my audio list. I love a good theatrical performance. My One Square Inch of Alaska sounds like a winner, too. Thanks for the recommendations!Les in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15053880852764886416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-59374814806978353392021-12-28T15:36:40.029-05:002021-12-28T15:36:40.029-05:00I just finished listening to Winter Solstice. I en...I just finished listening to Winter Solstice. I enjoyed it immensely but the narrator did annoy me. She did Elfreida just fine, but her Lucy sounded idiotic. I ended up reading when I couldn't listen, and vice versa, so I literally flew through the book.JaneGShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11094501834387622997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-72192882511709451332021-12-27T20:19:36.474-05:002021-12-27T20:19:36.474-05:00Your books sounds like interesting reads, especial...Your books sounds like interesting reads, especially Matrix. I so love books about strong women! Take good care!Miaisminehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07657955150576729566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-17567783420891574092021-12-27T09:47:45.078-05:002021-12-27T09:47:45.078-05:00We always do a "cold" meal (ham, potato ...We always do a "cold" meal (ham, potato salad, cranberry salad) for Christmas - though since we don't have any little kids we have started adding in more hot dishes. We did the cold meal when we were growing up so that Mom wouldn't have to be in the kitchen all day and could enjoy watching us with our gifts. I did a bunch of holiday baking - most was for a couple of small holiday parties and gifts, but I still have some to put in the freezer to have a sweet treat once I go back to work. It sounds like you had a wonderful Christmas. Happy New Year. Check out what I've been reading at <a href="https://www.girl-who-reads.com/2021/12/last-month-of-reading-for-2021.html" rel="nofollow">Girl Who Reads</a>.Girl Who Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12567066995224650190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-508689378381626342021-12-26T21:17:22.980-05:002021-12-26T21:17:22.980-05:00I worried about the weather hampering my in-laws p...I worried about the weather hampering my in-laws plans to drive from Utah to Southern California for the weekend, but fortunately it wasn't too awful for them. They have the snow there and we've had the rain here so it could have been much worse. It sounds like you had a nice Christmas! I am glad you were able to visit with family. My One Square Inch of Alaska sounds like a good read. I may or may not finish one more book this year. I am reading a nonfiction book that I definitely won't finish in time. Honestly, I'm having doubts I will continue. <br /><br />I hope you have a great week, Diane. Happy New Year!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-7234199198441780282021-12-26T19:06:17.240-05:002021-12-26T19:06:17.240-05:00It sounds like such a nice Christmas and 2/3s of t...It sounds like such a nice Christmas and 2/3s of the books sound pretty good too!Brian's Home Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08809631273441407139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-46156342747258318482021-12-26T18:24:58.544-05:002021-12-26T18:24:58.544-05:00I'm so glad you enjoyed Matrix. I think it wil...I'm so glad you enjoyed <i>Matrix</i>. I think it will be one of my top books of the year when I get around to making my list.Dorothy Bordershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12441731296027227394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-46423397856618881202021-12-26T17:54:14.077-05:002021-12-26T17:54:14.077-05:003 quick books! During the last week of December I ...3 quick books! During the last week of December I often feel a scramble to finish "just one (or two) more book(s)" but with family here I am not sure that is going to happen.Helen's Book Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01404788769349792460noreply@blogger.com