tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post6935886852933987762..comments2024-01-08T14:54:50.575-05:00Comments on Bibliophile By the Sea: The Beginner's Goodbye; Anne Tyler(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-10876556709308928602012-03-23T14:16:30.761-04:002012-03-23T14:16:30.761-04:00I think I only read one by Tyler (Digging to Ameri...I think I only read one by Tyler (Digging to America) and I didn't care for it, so I'm leery to try another one.Thoughts of Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05572910467988997432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-8509962406397556792012-03-17T23:27:14.624-04:002012-03-17T23:27:14.624-04:00I love the few Tyler books I've read and obvio...I love the few Tyler books I've read and obviously need to read more.stacybuckeyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16811500448951042300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-36407574690346362092012-03-15T16:33:45.542-04:002012-03-15T16:33:45.542-04:00I really need to read Anne Tyler. I've heard ...I really need to read Anne Tyler. I've heard great things about her, and just haven't picked up any of her books for some reason...Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06474584473012742915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-52392990600586746512012-03-11T12:40:51.368-04:002012-03-11T12:40:51.368-04:00I'm so excited to read your highly recommended...I'm so excited to read your highly recommended thoughts on this one. I just downloaded it to my Kindle!! I hope to get to it this month still!Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-89149199610797500762012-03-10T17:08:22.357-05:002012-03-10T17:08:22.357-05:00Anne Tyler is one of those hit & miss authors ...Anne Tyler is one of those hit & miss authors for me. However, I got goosebumps while reading your review. This is one I have to try!!Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-63473566467661048062012-03-08T21:01:59.015-05:002012-03-08T21:01:59.015-05:00What an excellent review, Diane! I've enjoyed ...What an excellent review, Diane! I've enjoyed so many of Tyler's books. Can't wait to read this one.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-12116317446603955642012-03-08T19:35:36.205-05:002012-03-08T19:35:36.205-05:00This book sounds really good.This book sounds really good.Yvonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13261873308731564886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-30744862906374710582012-03-08T19:22:51.099-05:002012-03-08T19:22:51.099-05:00i'm huge on having good characters and i can&#...i'm huge on having good characters and i can't believe i've never read any of tyler's works before! i feel like i need to run out there and get some of her books and meet all of her wonderful characters.toothybookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05207906107037519355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-44525286702595201842012-03-08T18:32:59.728-05:002012-03-08T18:32:59.728-05:00Oh I was waiting for you to review this. I think I...Oh I was waiting for you to review this. I think I need to read this. I've read Tyler off and on for years, and I was curious how this was going to be.Jennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-18016680090880539012012-03-08T17:40:15.622-05:002012-03-08T17:40:15.622-05:00Anne Tyler is one of my all-time favorite authors ...Anne Tyler is one of my all-time favorite authors and this is high on my TBR list! The line about reading being the first to go is so sad to me. I can't imagine if I lost someone beloved, AND I lost reading, too. I'm not sure how I'd go on after that. I must always have reading.Carin Siegfriedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07278383926500248048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-49526799938700070612012-03-08T17:14:29.631-05:002012-03-08T17:14:29.631-05:00You clearly liked this one more than I did. Althou...You clearly liked this one more than I did. Although I did love the writing, I was troubled by the lack fo character development or plot. It felt long, and it's a little book. I'm glad you enjoyed it!nomadreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04795144320842413060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-41328688617529988942012-03-08T14:08:07.699-05:002012-03-08T14:08:07.699-05:00I still can't believe I haven't read any A...I still can't believe I haven't read any Anne Tyler yet. I've always picked up her books and considered reading them and then I always get distracted; I need to stop delaying.Natalie~Coffee and a Book Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369504951819517390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-60748710963307189132012-03-08T13:22:22.714-05:002012-03-08T13:22:22.714-05:00I don't know why I haven't read Anne Tyler...I don't know why I haven't read Anne Tyler before. I know here work is excellent I've just never been totally captured by here. But I think you've convinced me to give her a try. Thanks.Martha @ Hey, I want to read thathttp://heyiwanttoreadthat.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-59937974875468812822012-03-08T12:52:51.373-05:002012-03-08T12:52:51.373-05:00I love Tyler's work so I'll definitely be ...I love Tyler's work so I'll definitely be picking this one up. I'm glad you hear it's a good one.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387389557243960084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-45517051863597997342012-03-08T12:33:50.467-05:002012-03-08T12:33:50.467-05:00I've been on the fence about this one. It look...I've been on the fence about this one. It looked interesting (and I love the cover art), but also sounded a bit dark for my taste. Now that you've given me a more in-depth look, I think it might be something I would like. I'll give it another look, anyway.<br /><br />Thanks for the great review.Tamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16094928747500699123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-27595508858306949082012-03-08T12:24:37.304-05:002012-03-08T12:24:37.304-05:00I too haven't read any Tyler yet -- but her wr...I too haven't read any Tyler yet -- but her writing seems so marvelous -- I love the quotes you shared! As always, adding this to my TBR -- hopefully I'll get to her soon!Audrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07511122937603890352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-42192353911277640742012-03-08T12:00:38.722-05:002012-03-08T12:00:38.722-05:00Oh, this book sounds so good...just as Tyler's...Oh, this book sounds so good...just as Tyler's books all do. I love the "ordinary" and "quirky" characters she gives us.<br /><br />Your review was excellent, and I can't wait to read this.Laurel-Rain Snowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00101090217639410913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-13325340543200464342012-03-08T11:55:43.688-05:002012-03-08T11:55:43.688-05:00That one reaaly sounds incredible, you sold me! G...That one reaaly sounds incredible, you sold me! Great review!Brian's Home Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08809631273441407139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-25457842566022949352012-03-08T11:17:35.792-05:002012-03-08T11:17:35.792-05:00I read one Anne Tyler years ago and promptly decid...I read one Anne Tyler years ago and promptly decided she was an acquired taste that I hadn't acquired. Never read her again. Now that seems wrong; will try her again before I dismiss her altogether. Hopefully my initial judgement was too hasty.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04179027379034179865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-8488808291463499202012-03-08T11:14:08.087-05:002012-03-08T11:14:08.087-05:00I am an Anne Tyler fan. I am really glad that she ...I am an Anne Tyler fan. I am really glad that she has a new book coming and it sounds wonderful.commonweederhttp://www.commonweeder.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-48504660832694712582012-03-08T09:56:31.543-05:002012-03-08T09:56:31.543-05:00I haven't read any Tyler, but you make this bo...I haven't read any Tyler, but you make this book sound so enticing. I also loved the quotes that you shared with us today. Great review, I will be looking for this book when I can!Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07443338685890187334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-7532929688490061962012-03-08T09:53:52.507-05:002012-03-08T09:53:52.507-05:00Oh, such a beautiful review. I do want to read it....Oh, such a beautiful review. I do want to read it. Have you seen the movie Truly, Madly, Deeply? The description reminds me of it a little bit. I don't love all of AT's work, but there are some I think are just excellent. My favorite being Back When We Were Grownups. The second is Noah's Compass (and you commented on the book report!).Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-7628563757221291062012-03-08T09:25:39.208-05:002012-03-08T09:25:39.208-05:00This one sounds wonderful! Thanks for the great re...This one sounds wonderful! Thanks for the great review, Diane.Kayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10282803815704229945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-23273393876955137992012-03-08T07:12:11.225-05:002012-03-08T07:12:11.225-05:00Fantastic review, Diane. I can't wait to read ...Fantastic review, Diane. I can't wait to read it!Mary (Bookfan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00573126476574980169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-78628860942060654182012-03-08T06:50:48.343-05:002012-03-08T06:50:48.343-05:00I'll have to put this one on my wish list. It ...I'll have to put this one on my wish list. It sounds like a good book on love and loss, and am glad the ending makes it worthwhile as well.Harveehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03490108303790217277noreply@blogger.com