tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050790049545934556.comments2023-03-24T00:41:14.993-07:00The Orange Prize ProjectWendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14332796775305098552noreply@blogger.comBlogger300125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050790049545934556.post-91618657325702915312013-12-16T18:45:03.221-08:002013-12-16T18:45:03.221-08:00The Tiger's Wife: A Novel is indeed a most imp...The Tiger's Wife: A Novel is indeed a most impressive first novel for Tea Obreht, a lovingly rendered story in the genre of magical realism. This novel provides a significant lesson in what storytelling has to do with the truth about life...and the necessity of death.For more info…http://www.janitorialserviceseattle.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050790049545934556.post-7898786037618479512013-10-25T07:21:08.319-07:002013-10-25T07:21:08.319-07:00You're welcome Naida. I hope you enjoy the boo...You're welcome Naida. I hope you enjoy the book as much as I did.Christopher Sullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17330869008884469708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050790049545934556.post-31494175115511011732013-10-20T07:29:13.937-07:002013-10-20T07:29:13.937-07:00This one sounds interesting. Amelia Earhart's ...This one sounds interesting. Amelia Earhart's story has always fascinated me, such a mystery surrounding her death and such an amazing lady. I like the sound of diary setup in this one.<br />Thanks for sharing the review.The Bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10217390642323530030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050790049545934556.post-72250342416906024312013-07-15T20:00:03.668-07:002013-07-15T20:00:03.668-07:00I too enjoyed this book, (though l remain obsessed...I too enjoyed this book, (though l remain obsessed with,'Fingersmith'. In time l intend to re-read,'The Nightwatch', in chronological sequence. Maybe that will improve the novel.. maybe not. The story has been produced by British TV and is available,(somewhere..), on DVD.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15972796540461893447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050790049545934556.post-19822264780551129952013-06-28T20:04:34.742-07:002013-06-28T20:04:34.742-07:00My husband read this and LOVED it so much he wants...My husband read this and LOVED it so much he wants to read more of her backlist and insisted I read it SOON!!Bronahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11110584237325026052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050790049545934556.post-90027610086084508122013-06-13T18:40:27.250-07:002013-06-13T18:40:27.250-07:00Yes and I enjoyed it quite a bit!
My review: http:...Yes and I enjoyed it quite a bit!<br />My review: http://readingenvy.blogspot.com/2013/01/book-beginnings-may-we-be-forgiven-by.html Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00633712081197318104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050790049545934556.post-31153622154879228892013-06-05T12:09:43.018-07:002013-06-05T12:09:43.018-07:00Shamefully, I've not heard of it! Wow -- will...Shamefully, I've not heard of it! Wow -- will look it up now!Audrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07511122937603890352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050790049545934556.post-15953664101209129922013-06-02T09:37:08.039-07:002013-06-02T09:37:08.039-07:00A agree, Jennifer - a very funny, smart satire!A agree, Jennifer - a very funny, smart satire!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14332796775305098552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050790049545934556.post-67604786464591100732013-06-02T09:24:12.321-07:002013-06-02T09:24:12.321-07:00I thought this book was so smart and so funny. Eve...I thought this book was so smart and so funny. Even though I've never been to Seattle, the bits where that city were skewered made me crack up :)The Relentless Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07059240496186812005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050790049545934556.post-34509711296321244282013-05-19T08:07:35.262-07:002013-05-19T08:07:35.262-07:00I think it would make a really fun book club discu...I think it would make a really fun book club discussion, Lisa :)Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14332796775305098552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050790049545934556.post-24254768235899955242013-05-19T08:00:58.082-07:002013-05-19T08:00:58.082-07:00I think I'm going to recommend this one for my...I think I'm going to recommend this one for my book club. Sounds like it'd a fun one to read yet with plenty to discuss.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554217416500328610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050790049545934556.post-45288353489164675302013-04-23T14:47:30.253-07:002013-04-23T14:47:30.253-07:00It's a strong list this year, but my vote is o...It's a strong list this year, but my vote is on Bring Up the Bodies.Bronahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11110584237325026052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050790049545934556.post-57243748887708054672013-04-21T10:01:58.969-07:002013-04-21T10:01:58.969-07:00I've read only the Kingsolver book which I don...I've read only the Kingsolver book which I don't think is strong enough to win. Picador just sent me a copy of the Mantel book (which given the reviews is probably the strongest contender). And I just bout Where'd You Go Bernadette which looks very witty and original. I also just bought Life After Life which is getting VERY good reviews.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14332796775305098552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050790049545934556.post-74387914636555168872013-04-17T16:30:49.021-07:002013-04-17T16:30:49.021-07:00My guess is Life after Life or Bring up the Bodies...My guess is Life after Life or Bring up the Bodies.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01974988315420539840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050790049545934556.post-5870627800009365682013-04-16T13:48:12.173-07:002013-04-16T13:48:12.173-07:00I have no idea who will win but I can't wait t...I have no idea who will win but I can't wait to start reading them!Vasillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08463689838763126048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050790049545934556.post-25512389909432023412013-03-11T03:58:44.007-07:002013-03-11T03:58:44.007-07:00Hello Rachel *wave*
I've just joined too - I ...Hello Rachel *wave*<br /><br />I've just joined too - I look forward to reading your reviews.<br /><br />BronaBronahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11110584237325026052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050790049545934556.post-22139336441308173012013-03-08T03:42:18.367-08:002013-03-08T03:42:18.367-08:00Hi Wendy,
Wow...you're very forward thinking! ...Hi Wendy,<br />Wow...you're very forward thinking! My favorite view options are the "magazine" and the "flipcard." Two thumbs up!<br />Beth :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14026991387816223277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050790049545934556.post-47728117750893180212013-03-06T19:01:20.610-08:002013-03-06T19:01:20.610-08:00I like this idea - fun!I like this idea - fun!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554217416500328610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050790049545934556.post-73363923537351090142013-02-24T09:08:17.627-08:002013-02-24T09:08:17.627-08:00Nice review -- I had mixed feelings about this boo...Nice review -- I had mixed feelings about this book -- I loved the historical sections but loathed Willie!Audrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07511122937603890352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050790049545934556.post-57120712128741912782012-11-06T04:24:06.361-08:002012-11-06T04:24:06.361-08:00Sounds like a heavy read, but interesting.Sounds like a heavy read, but interesting.Lisa @ Two Bears Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03464839163693785901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050790049545934556.post-92171130411885359142012-10-03T16:16:55.836-07:002012-10-03T16:16:55.836-07:00I have this on my TBR list and I'm quite looki...I have this on my TBR list and I'm quite looking forward to reading it.Trishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18273468231529654323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050790049545934556.post-68715540024421486942012-10-03T16:15:44.972-07:002012-10-03T16:15:44.972-07:00I'm so glad to hear you loved it too! I listen...I'm so glad to hear you loved it too! I listened to this as an audio book a few months ago and was completely mesmerized. Trishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18273468231529654323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050790049545934556.post-16874244426517239762012-09-14T15:01:12.750-07:002012-09-14T15:01:12.750-07:00Hi Laura! I think this book was the most powerful ...Hi Laura! I think this book was the most powerful book I've read all year. It makes me eager for Chinua Achebe's new book "There Was a Country: A Personal History of Biafra," which is coming out in October. I plan on reading it in December. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01974988315420539840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050790049545934556.post-6037780468557697932012-09-14T13:46:01.960-07:002012-09-14T13:46:01.960-07:00Hi Rachel, it's nice to see you on this blog t...Hi Rachel, it's nice to see you on this blog too ! The Booker and Orange are my two favorite literary prizes. And this book has a special place in my heart, because it's the one that really made me take notice of the Orange Prize. I'm enjoying all your reviews!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07219439074687598827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050790049545934556.post-26147674287897868002012-09-09T15:38:45.789-07:002012-09-09T15:38:45.789-07:00This is a book I always recommend - I just loved i...This is a book I always recommend - I just loved it when I read it years ago. I always think I will reread it but I'm so afraid that it won't be able to live up to the expectations I'll have for it. Glad to hear you enjoyed it so much; makes me think that maybe it's time for that reread!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554217416500328610noreply@blogger.com