tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post6852538107762870721..comments2024-01-08T14:54:50.575-05:00Comments on Bibliophile By the Sea: First Chapter First Paragraph Tuesday Intros - Harlem Shuffle; Colson Whitehead(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-85510101848855467652021-10-12T19:39:10.983-04:002021-10-12T19:39:10.983-04:00When my kiddos were toddlers we had one of those h...When my kiddos were toddlers we had one of those huge RCA consoles and we also had a stereo system enclosed in a wooden cabinet - we were hip in the mid-late 70s LOL(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-43645809000867136172021-10-12T17:43:34.396-04:002021-10-12T17:43:34.396-04:00I've not read him yet but I would totally cont...I've not read him yet but I would totally continue reading this. I mean when was the last time we heard of a Magnavox or RCA consoles. I'm already curious about the timeframe and what's going on. Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-73560283216770950712021-10-06T17:13:50.152-04:002021-10-06T17:13:50.152-04:00Funny Annette, I have 2 other books going as well,...Funny Annette, I have 2 other books going as well, but, so far so good for me.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-36666026385415641102021-10-06T17:13:09.365-04:002021-10-06T17:13:09.365-04:00Oh, I did love The Nickel Boys, this is different ...Oh, I did love The Nickel Boys, this is different but so far so good.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-79807599494783075132021-10-06T17:12:32.074-04:002021-10-06T17:12:32.074-04:00It is quite different from the Nickel Boys but I l...It is quite different from the Nickel Boys but I like it thus far.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-81569798050922014322021-10-06T17:11:36.879-04:002021-10-06T17:11:36.879-04:00It's good so far Catherine.It's good so far Catherine.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-68622863585773934802021-10-06T17:10:14.594-04:002021-10-06T17:10:14.594-04:00Geez, I could have really made a dent if I started...Geez, I could have really made a dent if I started in January but, I shall persist!(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-26069631573495934732021-10-06T17:07:50.471-04:002021-10-06T17:07:50.471-04:00I like it so far Brian.I like it so far Brian.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-30918414870014655462021-10-06T17:07:33.832-04:002021-10-06T17:07:33.832-04:00It is very different from Nickel Boys, so far it s...It is very different from Nickel Boys, so far it seems good.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-68648088449049058252021-10-06T17:03:48.004-04:002021-10-06T17:03:48.004-04:00I liked the intro as well. Hope you are doing well...I liked the intro as well. Hope you are doing well Susan.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-79265428032887970472021-10-06T17:03:17.789-04:002021-10-06T17:03:17.789-04:00Yes Susan, it is certainly different than Nickel B...Yes Susan, it is certainly different than Nickel Boys but a nice change for me.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-56816927455474007662021-10-06T17:02:34.739-04:002021-10-06T17:02:34.739-04:00It's different but good. I have 2 others in be...It's different but good. I have 2 others in between so it'll take me a bit longer.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-81782900962941970662021-10-06T17:00:55.548-04:002021-10-06T17:00:55.548-04:00In some ways the beginning reminds me of a Harold ...In some ways the beginning reminds me of a Harold Robbins book but, a clean version.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-28090715233647035412021-10-06T17:00:03.959-04:002021-10-06T17:00:03.959-04:00It's different from Nickel Boys for sure but, ...It's different from Nickel Boys for sure but, I like it as its a good change of pace.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-54527467764197526982021-10-06T16:59:20.921-04:002021-10-06T16:59:20.921-04:00I liked the Nickel Boys as well but, this is a lot...I liked the Nickel Boys as well but, this is a lot different type of story.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-24736498679119395492021-10-06T16:58:12.801-04:002021-10-06T16:58:12.801-04:00This one is different but it's good.This one is different but it's good.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-56820417035079289682021-10-06T15:44:47.620-04:002021-10-06T15:44:47.620-04:00He's such a great author. I would ask you to r...He's such a great author. I would ask you to read on...and report back!Deb Nance at Readerbuzzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12128529491888701996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-91275993055549788562021-10-06T14:53:36.017-04:002021-10-06T14:53:36.017-04:00Sounds similar to a book I read years ago. I'd...Sounds similar to a book I read years ago. I'd keep reading.Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16974471357928655315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-7146812600540634392021-10-05T18:22:20.321-04:002021-10-05T18:22:20.321-04:00On my list - enjoy!!On my list - enjoy!!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-66642152192974953382021-10-05T18:19:40.807-04:002021-10-05T18:19:40.807-04:00I'd continue on with it ... I've seen som...I'd continue on with it ... I've seen some mixed reviews but I think you know what you're getting into. Plus it's Colson Whitehead. thecuecardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08870323589682197091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-70160309891121009732021-10-05T14:24:58.158-04:002021-10-05T14:24:58.158-04:00I'd read more, Diane! Thank you for this snipp...I'd read more, Diane! Thank you for this snippet. Sukohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11893742747135555499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-33540004118101337222021-10-05T14:02:47.605-04:002021-10-05T14:02:47.605-04:00I'm a big fan of Whitehead's previous nove...I'm a big fan of Whitehead's previous novels, and I find it amazing how different each of them are from the others. I'm sure this one is coming home with me at some point, so I know I'd definitely keep reading on.Sam https://www.blogger.com/profile/17448913705757509608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-19859117389854061562021-10-05T13:18:04.659-04:002021-10-05T13:18:04.659-04:00I wasn't sure I'd like it but I just might...I wasn't sure I'd like it but I just might.Brian's Home Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08809631273441407139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-8368397595969974202021-10-05T13:14:25.566-04:002021-10-05T13:14:25.566-04:00Looks like another good one.
BTW, about the NetGa...Looks like another good one.<br /><br />BTW, about the NetGalley reading challenge on my blog, this challenge runs from January 2021-December 2021. Everyone links up their reviews monthly, but it's a year long challenge. You can read more about it here...<br />https://socratesbookreviews.blogspot.com/2020/12/2021-netgalley-and-edelweiss-reading.htmlYvonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13261873308731564886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-21279863507660962752021-10-05T11:07:23.664-04:002021-10-05T11:07:23.664-04:00I've got this on my Kindle. Hope it's an e...I've got this on my Kindle. Hope it's an enjoyable read for you!Catherine @ Book Club Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17511461722921794733noreply@blogger.com