tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post8956997802528102916..comments2024-01-08T14:54:50.575-05:00Comments on Bibliophile By the Sea: Book Reviews - 3 mini Book Reviews: Unsettled Ground; Claire Fuller - Not a Happy Family; Shari Lapena and All the Lonely People; Mike Gayle(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-37753410789158417062021-08-28T19:55:12.225-04:002021-08-28T19:55:12.225-04:00Adding the first two to my list :)Adding the first two to my list :)stacybuckeyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09153048131267328535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-44737797793961387962021-08-17T08:52:09.780-04:002021-08-17T08:52:09.780-04:00I had no problem adjusting to retirement, but my h...I had no problem adjusting to retirement, but my husband certainly did. I'm an introvert, and he is not, but also he gave up a lot of things he enjoyed and became more and more of a type A work personality as the years went by. jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-26164712908067634732021-08-17T07:53:54.533-04:002021-08-17T07:53:54.533-04:00Yesterday was gorgeous, less humidity and a high o...Yesterday was gorgeous, less humidity and a high of 82, This is the summer I enjoy.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-50136764851893273402021-08-16T23:07:05.972-04:002021-08-16T23:07:05.972-04:00I have also read the Mike Gayle novel. I agree he ...I have also read the Mike Gayle novel. I agree he handled the issue of loneliness well ... and thought it entertaining enough. I hope your hot weather cools down. thecuecardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08870323589682197091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-84019555671968824522021-08-16T19:45:40.821-04:002021-08-16T19:45:40.821-04:00Oh I'll have to check out Swimming Lessons, fo...Oh I'll have to check out Swimming Lessons, for some reason that one isn't familiar to me.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-21858953398132653962021-08-16T19:22:34.449-04:002021-08-16T19:22:34.449-04:00Glad to know Unsettled Ground was a hit! Swimming ...Glad to know Unsettled Ground was a hit! Swimming Lessons was a favorite the year I read it and I finally got to Bitter Orange last winter. Hope to read this one soon!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-29213299406063066742021-08-16T14:50:12.394-04:002021-08-16T14:50:12.394-04:00Sam, I didn't have any problem adjusting to re...Sam, I didn't have any problem adjusting to retirement but, for all my life I have been terrible about keeping in contact with former friends and work contacts once I changed jobs or moved. Wondering whether that is more typical of introverts who do not need a lot of people in their lives in general? (Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-31281207728303882402021-08-16T13:09:47.984-04:002021-08-16T13:09:47.984-04:00I really like the sound of "All the Lonely Pe...I really like the sound of "All the Lonely People." Probably because I can identify a little with the main character and his problems adjusting to retirement and staying in touch with friends from his first life. That's not easy for everyone.Sam https://www.blogger.com/profile/17448913705757509608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-10641254838658776292021-08-16T08:32:00.371-04:002021-08-16T08:32:00.371-04:00Hi Anne, that always happens. I make a summer list...Hi Anne, that always happens. I make a summer list, abandon some and come up slightly short. But, who really cares. Hope you enjoyed what you read. Have a good week.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-53615992478224851812021-08-16T08:30:37.858-04:002021-08-16T08:30:37.858-04:00Ugh that hot and humid weather was the pits. Fortu...Ugh that hot and humid weather was the pits. Fortunately this week will be 10+ degrees cooler, still humid with thunderstorms but what can we do about it ? nothing.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-82671701365991959312021-08-16T08:28:59.165-04:002021-08-16T08:28:59.165-04:00Greg, Lapena's last book disappointed me but, ...Greg, Lapena's last book disappointed me but, this one was good.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-46909030043689960142021-08-16T08:28:31.285-04:002021-08-16T08:28:31.285-04:00Katherine, that visit was a win win - everyone had...Katherine, that visit was a win win - everyone had fun and then we all got to have dessert together LOL(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-20504904926656269672021-08-16T08:27:38.061-04:002021-08-16T08:27:38.061-04:00Cath, how nice you had a chance to spend time with...Cath, how nice you had a chance to spend time with your adult granddaughter. Many have missed seeing loved ones these last almost 2 years. Unsettled Ground was very good and different kind of story for sure. I hope you try it.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-67477455186844429582021-08-16T08:26:04.938-04:002021-08-16T08:26:04.938-04:00Gretchen, we hope the raisins help as well. Not a ...Gretchen, we hope the raisins help as well. Not a bad way to get pain relief if it works. Thanks for stopping by.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-14245815035852805132021-08-16T08:25:11.113-04:002021-08-16T08:25:11.113-04:00I'm happy you got got getaway so much this sum...I'm happy you got got getaway so much this summer and see family. That has been so missed by many over the last 1.5 years or more in some cases. Unsettle Ground was different but good.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-45843215443288349202021-08-15T19:40:21.202-04:002021-08-15T19:40:21.202-04:00I'm at about the same place as you with my 20-...I'm at about the same place as you with my 20-Bok summer reading challenge, maybe 17 books. I am picking up a few from the library tomorrow and they are for kids so that should push me one step closer. Ha! <a href="https://headfullofbooks.blogspot.com/2021/08/sunday-salon-mid-august.html" rel="nofollow">My Sunday Salon post</a>Anne@HeadFullofBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01069558006454986084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-71423090684930225092021-08-15T18:45:36.803-04:002021-08-15T18:45:36.803-04:00It's been hot and humid here too. Mostly I...It's been hot and humid here too. Mostly I've been inside. Not A Happy Family sounds so good. I have to get that one. I hope you have a great week!Yvonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13261873308731564886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-42999860030756336492021-08-15T18:40:51.486-04:002021-08-15T18:40:51.486-04:00Ooh I like Shari Lapena's stuff.Ooh I like Shari Lapena's stuff. Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-73547110248717428032021-08-15T18:29:37.266-04:002021-08-15T18:29:37.266-04:00I had forgotten about the gin soaked raisins but I...I had forgotten about the gin soaked raisins but I'm so curious to see if they do anything if you eat them for awhile. The uninterrupted chat sounds lovely and it sounds like the kids had a good time with your husband! War is such a great game. Have a great week!Katherine Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126062556416434416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-51747794947226570762021-08-15T17:49:31.361-04:002021-08-15T17:49:31.361-04:00Unsettled Ground sounds rather fascinating if sad....Unsettled Ground sounds rather fascinating if sad. Sounds like you've had a wonderful time with the grandkids, I've had my 21 year old grand-daughter here for the week, hard to believe she's actually '21'. Hope the coming week is a good one. Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371069000185280668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-9657048080286372222021-08-15T16:12:42.543-04:002021-08-15T16:12:42.543-04:00Both All the Lonely People and Unsettled Ground lo...Both All the Lonely People and Unsettled Ground look intriguing. <br /><br />I'm curious about the raisins - hope they help. It sounds like a pleasant way to get ride of pain 🙂. <br /><br />Have a good week!Gretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09351923715238237269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-55988458677738325662021-08-15T15:22:37.951-04:002021-08-15T15:22:37.951-04:00Thanks Harvee - hope your week was good as well.Thanks Harvee - hope your week was good as well.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-65108905708950678302021-08-15T15:22:12.873-04:002021-08-15T15:22:12.873-04:00Me too Mary LOL I was surprised how fun the Lapena...Me too Mary LOL I was surprised how fun the Lapena book was as her last one was disappointing for me.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-41083348851527329302021-08-15T15:13:08.270-04:002021-08-15T15:13:08.270-04:00Oh good Jackie. Off to see how your week went.Oh good Jackie. Off to see how your week went.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-10033780561971025852021-08-15T15:12:41.895-04:002021-08-15T15:12:41.895-04:00Thanks Brian; we hope so too.Thanks Brian; we hope so too.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.com