tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post8033217142874940905..comments2024-01-08T14:54:50.575-05:00Comments on Bibliophile By the Sea: First Chapter First Paragraph Tuesday Intros - The Only Woman in the Room; Marie Benedict(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-25089010160946418032022-07-29T17:21:49.197-04:002022-07-29T17:21:49.197-04:00I would definitely be tempted to read on. But know...I would definitely be tempted to read on. But knowing that Marie Benedict usually writes historical novels about famous women (oh, gosh--I've read some, so I think so?), I'd probably want to know who she's writing about. Still the year, 1933, and Austria, intrigues me. Aha! I see another commenter says this one is about Hedy Lamarr, so I guess I am interested! Will love to hear what you think! Read on, merrily, into August.Judithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06435116453270981662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-7818762335926546682022-07-27T12:05:36.519-04:002022-07-27T12:05:36.519-04:00I started out great IMO - I couldn't get enoug...I started out great IMO - I couldn't get enough but then fizzled out a bit.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-83124057799729134172022-07-27T12:04:45.203-04:002022-07-27T12:04:45.203-04:00Discussion is today so I will be curious.Discussion is today so I will be curious.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-82156878235836084202022-07-27T12:04:17.150-04:002022-07-27T12:04:17.150-04:00It was a worthwhile read.It was a worthwhile read.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-29153700258842407932022-07-27T01:56:02.963-04:002022-07-27T01:56:02.963-04:00This one is on my TBR. I've heard mixed revie...This one is on my TBR. I've heard mixed reviews about the author (though I do like this opening) but I'm fascinated by Heddy Lamar. Katherine Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126062556416434416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-33092416150201039092022-07-27T01:04:54.942-04:002022-07-27T01:04:54.942-04:00I'm definitely intrigued. Looking forward to y...I'm definitely intrigued. Looking forward to your thoughts on it, Diane. Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03848131929166247817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-54908862194596486312022-07-26T18:51:17.331-04:002022-07-26T18:51:17.331-04:00I gotta say, that's one good opening!I gotta say, that's one good opening!Brian's Home Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08809631273441407139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-30547677927209489222022-07-26T17:13:55.874-04:002022-07-26T17:13:55.874-04:00Oh good, I hope you enjoy it Vicki.Oh good, I hope you enjoy it Vicki.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-23774571040265196882022-07-26T17:13:25.658-04:002022-07-26T17:13:25.658-04:00I did like it and will be curious as to what the g...I did like it and will be curious as to what the group thinks.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-40871567864211377952022-07-26T17:12:51.704-04:002022-07-26T17:12:51.704-04:00It did make me want to read more of what this auth...It did make me want to read more of what this author has written.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-29138673624400178812022-07-26T16:09:45.057-04:002022-07-26T16:09:45.057-04:00I got this book from Audible and plan on starting ...I got this book from Audible and plan on starting it as soon as I finish The Beach Trap by Ali Brady (a little under 2 hrs. left).Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16974471357928655315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-2673537041690191312022-07-26T15:36:11.748-04:002022-07-26T15:36:11.748-04:00Looks like a good one! Looks like a good one! Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-36594522956099671002022-07-26T15:09:28.788-04:002022-07-26T15:09:28.788-04:00This sounds really good. A very descriptive openi...This sounds really good. A very descriptive opening.Yvonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13261873308731564886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-64014259107053492612022-07-26T13:38:37.836-04:002022-07-26T13:38:37.836-04:00I went in knowing very little Kay and it pulled me...I went in knowing very little Kay and it pulled me along. I thought it was good but, the writing was just okay overall - the second part felt a bit rushed.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-50783639847630358582022-07-26T13:36:42.923-04:002022-07-26T13:36:42.923-04:00The story really drew mw but, I did like the first...The story really drew mw but, I did like the first half more.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-64896556580429811592022-07-26T13:36:07.650-04:002022-07-26T13:36:07.650-04:00Yes, I am curious about her other books now Cather...Yes, I am curious about her other books now Catherine. Glad you like her writing as well,(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-55048275216159194772022-07-26T13:35:19.741-04:002022-07-26T13:35:19.741-04:00I finished it this morning and I liked it but the ...I finished it this morning and I liked it but the first half was better than the last IMO.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-1597575215840211092022-07-26T13:34:51.231-04:002022-07-26T13:34:51.231-04:00I remember reading about this book and the part th...I remember reading about this book and the part that 'Hedy' plays in the world - trying not to spoil things. LOLKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-79026094440836630632022-07-26T13:34:28.731-04:002022-07-26T13:34:28.731-04:00I think it will make a very good discussion book.I think it will make a very good discussion book.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-19629108851145788722022-07-26T12:40:54.521-04:002022-07-26T12:40:54.521-04:00It's a great opening! I'd definitely read ...It's a great opening! I'd definitely read more. And it's a new author to me, which is always fun. :)Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-15068453131010465922022-07-26T11:48:41.224-04:002022-07-26T11:48:41.224-04:00I love this author--in my opinion, she's one o...I love this author--in my opinion, she's one of the best historical fiction writers. I haven't read this novel yet, but I plan to.Catherine @ Book Club Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17511461722921794733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-6395719726523573852022-07-26T10:54:27.400-04:002022-07-26T10:54:27.400-04:00It does sound like it might be an interesting read...It does sound like it might be an interesting read.Dorothy Bordershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12441731296027227394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-86567698217676086492022-07-26T10:45:04.669-04:002022-07-26T10:45:04.669-04:00Now I am intrigued! Thanks for sharing, and for v...Now I am intrigued! Thanks for sharing, and for visiting my blog.Laurel-Rain Snowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00101090217639410913noreply@blogger.com