tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post6363797988997043239..comments2024-03-25T19:22:35.284+00:00Comments on T h e R o s e b a n k D i a r i e s: bookworm–the year in books …elaine http://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-73008099850547750582014-02-27T22:17:08.760+00:002014-02-27T22:17:08.760+00:00I do tend to read a lot more in winter.I do tend to read a lot more in winter.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-52102698563067221432014-02-27T20:51:48.174+00:002014-02-27T20:51:48.174+00:00An impressive month's reading :)An impressive month's reading :)Laura https://www.blogger.com/profile/10855197017641786608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-13170311339450823492014-02-24T18:54:50.180+00:002014-02-24T18:54:50.180+00:00Reading Harvest - so far so good.Reading Harvest - so far so good.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-3524497164182264722014-02-24T18:54:17.861+00:002014-02-24T18:54:17.861+00:00Glad I'm not the only one who didn't enjoy...Glad I'm not the only one who didn't enjoy it - you can't win 'em all.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-36208515596701479842014-02-24T14:30:37.886+00:002014-02-24T14:30:37.886+00:00I'd read some similar reactions of of the Mori...I'd read some similar reactions of of the Moriarty book and though the premise tempts me now and again, I shall definitely remember the reviews! Started to listen to Chevalier's book and was bored bored bored. One of the few times I didn't finish and took advantage of Audible's "return" policy. I was so irritated by the protagonist's constant whining about the new country -- the towns were laid out too squarely, the trees weren't up to snuff, the food was too dull, the hills didn't impress.<br /><br />And thank you for your honest reviews of the others on this list. Like Snowbird, I shall gladly give them a miss!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-69217247944150415482014-02-22T19:39:39.293+00:002014-02-22T19:39:39.293+00:00What a shame the books aren't up to scratch, I...What a shame the books aren't up to scratch, I'm glad you wrote these reviews, I shall give them a miss. Now Harvest sounds rather interesting....xxxSnowbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08572555410663928295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-86088018611233617742014-02-21T22:59:56.811+00:002014-02-21T22:59:56.811+00:00You are probably right about my writing affecting ...You are probably right about my writing affecting what I read - maybe it is making me too judgemental - and I agree about the opening paragraph.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-39663427357780182762014-02-21T22:58:18.252+00:002014-02-21T22:58:18.252+00:00My friend really enjoyed it so I borrowed it from ...My friend really enjoyed it so I borrowed it from her but I kept putting off reading it - now I know why - it just wasn't my type of book although it was well researched.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-29234862964850479012014-02-21T22:34:38.903+00:002014-02-21T22:34:38.903+00:00It is so interesting to have your opinion on these...It is so interesting to have your opinion on these books, Elaine. None of them tempt me! How is your own writing coming along? Perhaps that is the answer to unsatisfactory reading material. I'm in a book group so quite often have to read books that wouldn't be my personal choice. Sometimes this is rewarding but mostly not. However it is fascinating to note what different responses come from reading the same book. Tomorrow evening we'll be discussing the novella, 'Train Dreams.'<br />I am attracted to books by their covers but reading the opening paragraph is the deciding factor.Share my Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08817611851604816123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-66384035700661742092014-02-21T22:34:04.038+00:002014-02-21T22:34:04.038+00:00I think out of all of them I would try the Tracy C...I think out of all of them I would try the Tracy Chevalier book because I did enjoy The Girl with a Pearl Earring. But it's interesting to read your thoughts on it. I would try the last one too, so I look forward to hearing how you get on with it.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02792703802542843791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-60482184076620049812014-02-21T19:13:05.746+00:002014-02-21T19:13:05.746+00:00I couldn't find the edition with the cover tha...I couldn't find the edition with the cover that I read which was Peaches for Monsieur le Cure - I didn't realise they did different ones for America. Like you I am often drawn to books because of their covers - I hope you enjoy reading The Last Runaway more than I did - it's all a matter of personal taste isn't it.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-10213771370859757232014-02-21T17:41:31.895+00:002014-02-21T17:41:31.895+00:00Interesting to read your thoughts about these book...Interesting to read your thoughts about these books Elaine although I've only read one of them up to now that being 'Peaches For Monsieur le Curé'. I wonder if you have an American copy of the book which has a different title. I thoroughly enjoyed it and did not suffer from Vianne fatigue. I'm drawn to 'The Husband's Secret' by the cover which is ridiculous reason for wanting to read any book :) 'The Last Runaway' is on my reading group's list for later this year. Have not read any of the author's books yet so will keep an open mind. Off to find out more about 'Beatrice' which I like the sound of.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10794392333038962798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-59128619895293591872014-02-21T14:24:21.472+00:002014-02-21T14:24:21.472+00:00Funny isn't it - sometimes a book just doesn&#...Funny isn't it - sometimes a book just doesn't appeal and you aren't really sure why.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-41725397330038529472014-02-21T14:23:13.126+00:002014-02-21T14:23:13.126+00:00I agree Rosie - I enjoyed Lollipop Shoes so had gr...I agree Rosie - I enjoyed Lollipop Shoes so had great expectations for the follow up - I have read all Joanne Harris's books, in fact, Blackberry Wine is one of my all time favourites - I don't suppose authors can get it right all the time, never mind eh!elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-397655044822082042014-02-21T14:20:31.493+00:002014-02-21T14:20:31.493+00:00I have a shelf full of books that I re-read consta...I have a shelf full of books that I re-read constantly when I can't find anything new that appeals - perhaps that says a lot for the standard of writing these days.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-31884180137427818302014-02-21T14:19:23.852+00:002014-02-21T14:19:23.852+00:00I must admit I have never heard of Kent Haruf - I&...I must admit I have never heard of Kent Haruf - I'll have to check him out.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-4814188353719894512014-02-21T14:18:37.571+00:002014-02-21T14:18:37.571+00:00I have heard good reports on Goldfinch - will prob...I have heard good reports on Goldfinch - will probably put it on my 'to be read' list.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-89593520705246564382014-02-21T14:17:43.405+00:002014-02-21T14:17:43.405+00:00No - I must admit that it wasn't really my kin...No - I must admit that it wasn't really my kind of book.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-72427547457738189242014-02-21T14:17:03.601+00:002014-02-21T14:17:03.601+00:00When choosing a book I often read the first paragr...When choosing a book I often read the first paragraph before I buy - but more often than not - the first paragraph is probably the best bit.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-31798979600847330102014-02-21T14:16:18.772+00:002014-02-21T14:16:18.772+00:00Shame about the books. I know how you feel as I...Shame about the books. I know how you feel as I've just given up on a book half way through it which is most unusual for me. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-33200303893172389432014-02-21T14:15:46.535+00:002014-02-21T14:15:46.535+00:00Whilst I was reading it I guessed the outcome righ...Whilst I was reading it I guessed the outcome right from the beginning - I just wanted her to get on with it - it did drag on a bit.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-6208894251809114272014-02-21T14:13:13.037+00:002014-02-21T14:13:13.037+00:00I have to confess that I too struggled with 'P...I have to confess that I too struggled with 'Peaches for Father Francis' infact I gave up on it! I normally love Joanne Harris's books but this one just didn't grab me at all. I quite enjoyed Lollipop Shoes which was the second book with the characters from Chocolat but neither were as good as the first one:)<br /><br /><br />Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-12797352993639793212014-02-21T13:05:34.554+00:002014-02-21T13:05:34.554+00:00I feel for you. As I get older I get far more impa...I feel for you. As I get older I get far more impatient with books and far more choosy about what I want to read and if I actually want to finish it. So disappointing. This seems to be regardless of genre and recommendations, too! There are few new(er) books that appeal to me, yet I consider myself a person of varied interests - but it's giving me an opportunity to go back and reread a lot and to see if I want to rectify my opinion on old favourites (which helps when it comes to decluttering - if I don't want to reread it, it can go LOL!).Little Miss Know-it-allhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05907830951304386874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-83898561304816457062014-02-21T09:10:12.211+00:002014-02-21T09:10:12.211+00:00So disappointing to find a read starts off well an...So disappointing to find a read starts off well and then fizzles out. I don't have time for much reading so it's nice to find books that will reward the time investment. Have you read any of Kent Haruf's books? They're still among my favourite reads. Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-49459632087137194282014-02-20T20:38:46.839+00:002014-02-20T20:38:46.839+00:00Canada is having a nationwide book debate on the b...Canada is having a nationwide book debate on the book with the potential to change the way we think about varies issues in our country. Five books were chosen, I'm struggling with the first one, don't care about the characters and the writing is stilted. May just give up and read Goldfinch by Donna Tartt, all my friends are gushing praise for it. I wish I was the cat in your first image.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12830177691014290662noreply@blogger.com