tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.comments2023-10-26T04:53:55.401-05:00Literary MusingsBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10780185535345559390noreply@blogger.comBlogger4969125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-83053467287539562462013-07-23T04:20:25.949-05:002013-07-23T04:20:25.949-05:00I really need to read the Oscar Wao some time! It ...I really need to read the Oscar Wao some time! It somehow always intimidates me, and yet I know it is very much loved by bloggers. You've reminded me that I should give it a try soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-68956776068701285342013-07-01T08:10:05.200-05:002013-07-01T08:10:05.200-05:00She really had a feel for her adolescent character...She really had a feel for her adolescent characters, and the mother's trauma. A well told story on a native American reservation. <br /><br />Rowena Hailey (<a href="http://www.indianapolislocalseo.org" rel="nofollow">SEO in Indianapolis</a>)Penelope Sanchezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03732383763497653346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-41531393067283454032013-06-16T07:44:44.941-05:002013-06-16T07:44:44.941-05:00I'm right in the middle of Billy Lynn's Lo...I'm right in the middle of Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk and I'm completely awestruck. What a wonderful novel.Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07998996750944114185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-2786442901752503632013-06-06T02:54:23.174-05:002013-06-06T02:54:23.174-05:00Lovely blog! Please follow mine, it's new: rea...Lovely blog! Please follow mine, it's new: readandlovebooks.blogspot.com<br />Thanks♥Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03929229374486551612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-83126032965623328722013-05-21T21:33:10.837-05:002013-05-21T21:33:10.837-05:00The footnotes ARE awesome. I was skeptical of Osca...The footnotes ARE awesome. I was skeptical of Oscar Wao but the footnotes totally sucked me in. I'll be reading Billy Flynn sometime this summer.Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07998996750944114185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-68751548409242856592013-05-09T09:33:22.306-05:002013-05-09T09:33:22.306-05:00Oh my God! Travels in the Scriptorium. I remember ...Oh my God! Travels in the Scriptorium. I remember reading this and being horrified at how cheaply and obviously Auster was fishing for symbolism. I was like: "The hell is wrong with you, man?"<br /><br />Scriptorium was uninspired, empty , graphic and disgusting. I'm happy you didn't finish it, because it would've killed a little part of you. Auster is a great writer, he just struck out bad there.Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11483490020980574428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-20866578495174779672013-04-28T12:36:45.168-05:002013-04-28T12:36:45.168-05:00I loved Oscar Wao! Didn't love Diaz' last...I loved Oscar Wao! Didn't love Diaz' last book as much but he's an amazing writer. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-5076870017701572142013-04-21T16:21:27.516-05:002013-04-21T16:21:27.516-05:00Time I finally started reading the Junot Diaz, I t...Time I finally started reading the Junot Diaz, I think?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-81036585355918934462013-04-20T13:50:14.031-05:002013-04-20T13:50:14.031-05:00Junot Diaz is a book god: I really don't know ...Junot Diaz is a book god: I really don't know how he writes like that! Oscar Wao took him about seven years to write, so that might have something to do with it...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-77049435574996639382013-04-18T19:53:22.923-05:002013-04-18T19:53:22.923-05:00I was pretty impressed with This is How You Lose H...I was pretty impressed with This is How You Lose Her last year and have been meaning to get to Oscar Wao ever since - thanks for reminding me! And I really need to read Paul Auster, too...JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-86880819032103875942013-04-18T10:30:26.045-05:002013-04-18T10:30:26.045-05:00I almost gave up on Billy Lynn during the first ch...I almost gave up on Billy Lynn during the first chapter. I'm SO glad that I kept going. I ended up enjoying that book a LOT. :)The Relentless Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07059240496186812005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-24814403523860626092013-04-18T05:12:10.968-05:002013-04-18T05:12:10.968-05:00I read Travels in the Scriptorium when I'd onl...I read Travels in the Scriptorium when I'd only read a few Auster books, so I thought I was missing, like, a LOT and that I'd go back when I'd read more of his books. But... maybe it's just not good? Hmmmm...Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17371636785566309578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-62141267986787045592013-04-17T20:44:18.302-05:002013-04-17T20:44:18.302-05:00Yes, the footnotes :)
Have you read his latest?Yes, the footnotes :)<br /><br />Have you read his latest?Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10780185535345559390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-14760756808418793012013-04-17T20:43:33.601-05:002013-04-17T20:43:33.601-05:00Which two are on your TBR?Which two are on your TBR?Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10780185535345559390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-47862191127761579142013-04-17T20:14:07.441-05:002013-04-17T20:14:07.441-05:00I was captivated by Oscar Wao on page 2, when I re...I was captivated by Oscar Wao on page 2, when I read that very first footnote.<br /><br />Billy Flynn looks interesting. I'm sure I'll get around to it this year.Bybeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10061186489010154661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-78654517517752734112013-04-17T08:33:40.618-05:002013-04-17T08:33:40.618-05:00I have two of those books on my TBR pile and don&#...I have two of those books on my TBR pile and don't really know why I'm waiting to read them - from what you wrote about them I should pick them and read them ASAP!! As for the other two, I think I'll pass. By the by, I really liked your short reviews!Nadiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14315207186180201488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-67652532644773934732013-03-16T12:30:51.041-05:002013-03-16T12:30:51.041-05:00Wow that's a steal! Lucky you.
Thank you :)Wow that's a steal! Lucky you. <br /><br />Thank you :)Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10780185535345559390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-29586506126784707622013-03-16T12:29:53.773-05:002013-03-16T12:29:53.773-05:00I know I really lucked out with that one!I know I really lucked out with that one!Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10780185535345559390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-14477273270224442712013-03-16T12:29:18.355-05:002013-03-16T12:29:18.355-05:00I think you'd like it.I think you'd like it.Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10780185535345559390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-89065986443935388212013-03-16T12:28:35.100-05:002013-03-16T12:28:35.100-05:00Her art is lovely and I really liked reading about...Her art is lovely and I really liked reading about famous people's favorite books.Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10780185535345559390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-44872142176740722382013-03-16T12:27:48.601-05:002013-03-16T12:27:48.601-05:00You should I definitely recommend Vaclav and Lena!...You should I definitely recommend Vaclav and Lena!Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10780185535345559390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-89776161422882785482013-03-16T12:26:45.350-05:002013-03-16T12:26:45.350-05:00I get the same feeling about so-so books. This one...I get the same feeling about so-so books. This one had such an interesting premise so I thought it would be worth while! Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10780185535345559390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-29192255671565437992013-03-15T22:29:34.763-05:002013-03-15T22:29:34.763-05:00Would you believe that I found My Ideal Bookshelf ...Would you believe that I found My Ideal Bookshelf for ONE DOLLAR at the thrift store last month? Granted, all books were a dollar, but still! I was over the moon. Of course, I haven't gotten around to reading it yet, but I will! And I'm glad to hear it's as good as I've been hoping it will be. <br /><br />I like your short reviews - straight and to the point! :)Brie @ A Slice of Briehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02445361407533018855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-20995602989095711622013-03-13T08:33:26.024-05:002013-03-13T08:33:26.024-05:00I jealous you found My Ideal Bookshelf at Half Pri...I jealous you found My Ideal Bookshelf at Half Priced Books! I really want to get a copy. Melissa (Avid Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-77949405049857500812013-03-13T08:04:48.864-05:002013-03-13T08:04:48.864-05:00I'd really like to get to My Ideal Bookshelf. ...I'd really like to get to My Ideal Bookshelf. I do enjoy a good book about books :) The Relentless Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07059240496186812005noreply@blogger.com