tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post6629443045071603426..comments2024-01-08T14:54:50.575-05:00Comments on Bibliophile By the Sea: Catching up with Book Reviews - The Sentence, Louise Erdrich - The Last House on the Street; Diane Chamberlain and Midwinter Murder; Agatha Christie(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-56528057100221318022021-12-14T06:13:20.959-05:002021-12-14T06:13:20.959-05:00An Agatha Christie I don't know?? I don't ...An Agatha Christie I don't know?? I don't know that short story collection. Going to check it out right now.<br /><br />Hope you are doing well!! We miss you and are very glad you came to visit us.Elza Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14147340976876251074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-65890073443905289472021-12-14T00:08:03.664-05:002021-12-14T00:08:03.664-05:00I enjoyed Midwinter Murders but it definitely isn&...I enjoyed Midwinter Murders but it definitely isn't the strongest collection of short stories. If you haven't read it you may want to try Ordeal by Innocence. It's the mystery Christie herself was the most satisfied with and is a pretty interesting mystery. But it definitely could be that Christie just isn't for you. I'm starting to come to that realization with Dorothy L. Sayers and it breaks my heart a bit but is kind of a relief too. Fingers crossed that there are no Covid cases in the girls' school before Christmas. I'm about done with it and all the new variants. I hope you have a wonderful week.Katherine Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126062556416434416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-78631562490406110992021-12-13T19:25:21.617-05:002021-12-13T19:25:21.617-05:00Hey Happy Birthday! I hope you have a special get...Hey Happy Birthday! I hope you have a special get-together event! I'm glad you liked Erdrich's latest novel ... I'm curious about it ... sounds quite different for her. I liked The Night Watchman on audio .... and I think Erdrich is a great readers of her books! Enjoy your week.thecuecardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08870323589682197091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-90536931343801120132021-12-13T13:56:41.589-05:002021-12-13T13:56:41.589-05:00Wish i could sit still long enough to listen to an...Wish i could sit still long enough to listen to an entire book on audio! Happy holiday reading.Harveehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03490108303790217277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-74369567972408705602021-12-13T12:22:37.472-05:002021-12-13T12:22:37.472-05:00How fun to get together for a luncheon with your b...How fun to get together for a luncheon with your book group. My group is have a little holiday party on Thursday and everyone will bring their nominations for 2022. I'm interested to hear what your group chose.<br /><br />The weather sure has been crazy, hasn't it? Your first snowfall was pretty late! We've had severe wind storms and lots of rain, but nothing compared to all the folks who were affected by the tornados this past weekend. <br /><br />We're going out tonight and Wednesday night (birthday celebrations), but other than that, we're staying pretty close to home for the remainder of the month. Your plans sound like fun! I hope you have a wonderful birthday!Les in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15053880852764886416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-57330374972661593692021-12-13T07:18:20.231-05:002021-12-13T07:18:20.231-05:00Sam, I like All the Light You Cannot See but maybe...Sam, I like All the Light You Cannot See but maybe not as much as some readers as I think back. I'm still on the fence about Cloud Cuckoo and admit to feeling a fit intimidated by the scope and length (at least this time of year - perhaps something shorter first.)(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-40307463422101381442021-12-12T20:48:39.870-05:002021-12-12T20:48:39.870-05:00Thanks JoAnn and I wouldn't mind spending Chri...Thanks JoAnn and I wouldn't mind spending Christmas on the beach somewhere if we didn't have little ones here (well, their parents too LOL) Have a great week.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-57745465486099146962021-12-12T18:32:36.280-05:002021-12-12T18:32:36.280-05:00Snow sounds lovely... even better that it's go...Snow sounds lovely... even better that it's gone so quickly, lol! I'll miss a White Christmas (again) but there's something special about seeing a fully decorated Christmas tree on the beach, too. Hope you enjoy your holiday and birthday activities this week. The Sentence is on my list and am glad to see you gave it 5 stars. Have a great week, Diane. Happy Birthday!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-4962975809599062622021-12-12T16:56:31.267-05:002021-12-12T16:56:31.267-05:00Thanks Deb. I did find this short story collection...Thanks Deb. I did find this short story collection tough on audio. Have fun with young book groupies!(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-6156210169638448532021-12-12T16:54:42.240-05:002021-12-12T16:54:42.240-05:00hanks for stopping by; I do seem to have a hard ti...hanks for stopping by; I do seem to have a hard time with Agatha Christie it seems.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-21538031478236296082021-12-12T16:53:43.899-05:002021-12-12T16:53:43.899-05:00I just checked out your review - so happy you enjo...I just checked out your review - so happy you enjoyed it. I hope I will too.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-70373544018890443342021-12-12T16:52:04.554-05:002021-12-12T16:52:04.554-05:00Thanks Helen, both books are worth reading; hope y...Thanks Helen, both books are worth reading; hope you will try them.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-62806311880644549762021-12-12T16:51:15.954-05:002021-12-12T16:51:15.954-05:00Thanks Vicki.Thanks Vicki.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-36847910647083327352021-12-12T09:24:45.836-05:002021-12-12T09:24:45.836-05:00I've been looking for an audio or two for our ...I've been looking for an audio or two for our drive up to East Texas next week. I'll see if I can find this Agatha. My husband likes her. <br /><br />I've been thinking about the new Erdrich book. Thank you for sharing your thoughts about the book.<br /><br />It sounds like you have a lot to look forward to that's coming up soon. Our book group is meeting next Tuesday night and we'll be discussing Christmas cozy mysteries and eating holiday treats, so that should be fun. Can't wait to hear about your birthday week!<br /><br />Deb Nance at Readerbuzzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12128529491888701996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-54618571521846509392021-12-12T07:55:11.813-05:002021-12-12T07:55:11.813-05:00Love Agatha Christie books. I'm your new follo...Love Agatha Christie books. I'm your new follower and I invite you to my blog if you want to. <br />Thanks and have a nice day. Rocío G. Tizónhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02726533199352045903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-53627257116674984842021-12-11T21:38:31.713-05:002021-12-11T21:38:31.713-05:00I haven't decided whether to read the new Erdr...I haven't decided whether to read the new Erdrich book -- you make me lean towards this one. I read Cloud Cuckoo Land this week and found it very enjoyable (blogged it a couple of days ago).<br /><br />best... mae at maefood.blogspot.comMae Travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13328946930935633113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-3162452401684724452021-12-11T18:23:50.879-05:002021-12-11T18:23:50.879-05:00You have such fun things coming up (happy early bi...You have such fun things coming up (happy early birthday!). The Erdrich book sounds really good as does The Last House on the Street.Helen's Book Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01404788769349792460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-11967821610284452102021-12-11T15:06:21.617-05:002021-12-11T15:06:21.617-05:00I hope you have a great week and a wonderful &...I hope you have a great week and a wonderful & Happy Birthday!Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16974471357928655315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-12821691370880761712021-12-11T14:48:50.168-05:002021-12-11T14:48:50.168-05:00We are still waiting for something even close to w...We are still waiting for something even close to winter weather here, Diane. It was actually in the mid-eighties here yesterday, with extra high humidity to boot. <br /><br />Happy to see that you enjoyed The Sentence. Erdrich has not disappointed me yet, so I was kind of surprised and relived, both, to see how well she pulled off what, for her, is kind of an unusual novel. I'm really curious to see what you think of the new Doer novel next month...or when you write the review. I wasn't crazy about his All the Light We Cannot See, and I'm hoping I will enjoy the new one more.Sam https://www.blogger.com/profile/17448913705757509608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-87490219182735943512021-12-11T10:56:25.174-05:002021-12-11T10:56:25.174-05:00Yes, not sure what it is? Maybe just out of practi...Yes, not sure what it is? Maybe just out of practice with that particular writing style.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-1743164942004005502021-12-11T09:23:52.106-05:002021-12-11T09:23:52.106-05:00That is a nice bunch of good books! I've never...That is a nice bunch of good books! I've never been much of an Agatha Christie fan though.Brian's Home Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08809631273441407139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-49718147436372016692021-12-11T07:22:21.442-05:002021-12-11T07:22:21.442-05:00Good luck with the boosters, we had ours in Octobe...Good luck with the boosters, we had ours in October -- just a sore arm for nearly a week for me and, no reaction for my husband. Thanks on the birthday wishes--I just shake my head and think, where did the time go? Thanks for the heads up on The Sittaford Mystery.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-53624126342491505132021-12-11T07:18:39.182-05:002021-12-11T07:18:39.182-05:00Greg, I always feel bad when I read an A.C and am ...Greg, I always feel bad when I read an A.C and am disappointed as so many just love her stories.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-42716308387126818272021-12-11T07:17:19.240-05:002021-12-11T07:17:19.240-05:00I had no idea The Sentence would be such an unusua...I had no idea The Sentence would be such an unusual kind of story IMO.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-18686586586452952172021-12-11T07:16:07.206-05:002021-12-11T07:16:07.206-05:00Terra, you and Powells deserve you act of giving:)...Terra, you and Powells deserve you act of giving:) enjoy(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.com