tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post8877323831492171865..comments2024-01-08T14:54:50.575-05:00Comments on Bibliophile By the Sea: The Girls From Corona del Mar; Rufi Thorpe(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-71458775646189865992014-08-11T12:24:11.677-04:002014-08-11T12:24:11.677-04:00I like the sound of this one. I'm curious abo...I like the sound of this one. I'm curious about the relationship between the two friends and their pasts.<br /><br />Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-71233034735454776412014-08-10T18:57:57.851-04:002014-08-10T18:57:57.851-04:00Definitely sounds like a thoughtful book. Definitely sounds like a thoughtful book. Paulita https://www.blogger.com/profile/14237320966048538408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-67147144545021234332014-08-10T18:45:54.254-04:002014-08-10T18:45:54.254-04:00See I thought the cover was appropriate for a nove...See I thought the cover was appropriate for a novel set in the 50s(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-91878979488496239102014-08-10T18:12:04.037-04:002014-08-10T18:12:04.037-04:00Never read that one, but now you've left me cu...Never read that one, but now you've left me curious - off to check it out.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-85753835936105460012014-08-10T18:11:14.662-04:002014-08-10T18:11:14.662-04:00Definitely character driven and memorable.Definitely character driven and memorable.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-15756213504765957162014-08-10T18:07:53.213-04:002014-08-10T18:07:53.213-04:00Very memorable Brian.Very memorable Brian.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-67859478594094332952014-08-10T18:07:21.845-04:002014-08-10T18:07:21.845-04:00I've had the same experience - Our HS valedic...I've had the same experience - Our HS valedictorian had a fully paid ride to Dartmouth , and quit after one year to live in Hawaii and drive rickshaws !(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-89712252438837714122014-08-10T17:51:06.737-04:002014-08-10T17:51:06.737-04:00It's not for everyone, but very well done.It's not for everyone, but very well done.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-25690843794890213652014-08-10T17:50:31.725-04:002014-08-10T17:50:31.725-04:00Not sure why, but the cover art never bothered me ...Not sure why, but the cover art never bothered me -- for a book set in the 50's-60's the b/w seemed appropriate.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-29568761699123598962014-08-10T17:05:41.729-04:002014-08-10T17:05:41.729-04:00This one sounds pretty good. I'm going to have...This one sounds pretty good. I'm going to have to check it out. Athirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03366654538383603004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-978772620140388112014-08-10T10:17:51.679-04:002014-08-10T10:17:51.679-04:00Sounds good! I have this in audio. I'm with La...Sounds good! I have this in audio. I'm with Laurel on the cover though - horrible. I almost passed on it until I read the description a second time.Leslie (Under My Apple Tree)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17822229389189435951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-88230096319935272932014-08-09T16:44:37.772-04:002014-08-09T16:44:37.772-04:00Diane, this book sounds very compelling. Terrific ...Diane, this book sounds very compelling. Terrific review! Sukohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11893742747135555499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-46311793650948091832014-08-08T17:58:47.247-04:002014-08-08T17:58:47.247-04:00Hm, I like the idea of this. I've found that ...Hm, I like the idea of this. I've found that often the few golden ones from high school can't keep that shine forever. And the ones who had to work a little harder end up being more successful. Of course success means something different to everyone so who knows? Anywho, Think I'll be adding this to my list :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-35537452228342265772014-08-08T15:21:14.112-04:002014-08-08T15:21:14.112-04:00Sounds like a well written one!Sounds like a well written one!Brian's Home Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08809631273441407139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-19330126267020762912014-08-08T10:09:14.796-04:002014-08-08T10:09:14.796-04:00This sounds pretty wonderful. I love books centere...This sounds pretty wonderful. I love books centered around childhood friends. Tihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00926060806244061354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-11300859620640702522014-08-08T10:05:24.471-04:002014-08-08T10:05:24.471-04:00Somehow, your review reminds me of swimming to Elb...Somehow, your review reminds me of swimming to Elba by Sylvia Avalon which I adored. Not every girl friendship book is successful, but this one sounds good.Bellezza https://www.blogger.com/profile/18073864187188953633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-1547852561819659542014-08-08T09:43:15.820-04:002014-08-08T09:43:15.820-04:00Love the sound of this one...for some reason, thou...Love the sound of this one...for some reason, though, I really hate that cover! LOL<br /><br />Thanks for sharing...Laurel-Rain Snowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00101090217639410913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-56078997712744492422014-08-08T08:08:57.092-04:002014-08-08T08:08:57.092-04:00I'm already on the library hold list for this ...I'm already on the library hold list for this one, but think I might go the audio route instead. Thanks!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-80343053277168972592014-08-07T21:09:00.133-04:002014-08-07T21:09:00.133-04:00Your review has me adding it to my audio list. Tha...Your review has me adding it to my audio list. Thanks, Diane!Mary (Bookfan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00573126476574980169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-51961884209477291342014-08-07T20:53:00.630-04:002014-08-07T20:53:00.630-04:00I listened to this one too and liked it a lot. Ev...I listened to this one too and liked it a lot. Even though Mia's life appeared better on the surface, neither she nor Lorrie Ann had an easy life.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.com