tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5699238653251904974.comments2023-09-11T21:10:38.003+08:00Inside the mind of a BibliophileEustacia Tanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12701062578281149065noreply@blogger.comBlogger1886125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5699238653251904974.post-24485389071364221522022-12-18T16:38:09.434+08:002022-12-18T16:38:09.434+08:00The details about Bookstore Tourism by Larry Portz...The details about Bookstore Tourism by Larry Portzline <a href="https://tutornaples.com/" rel="nofollow">Private tutor Naples</a> are good<br /><br /> Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351202370797573738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5699238653251904974.post-79992883442405233832022-03-28T17:57:11.116+08:002022-03-28T17:57:11.116+08:00Wonderful in the geekiest way, I loved how many ti...Wonderful in the geekiest way, I loved how many times I'd "Oh, neat!" from start to finish. <a href="https://wealthycelebrity.com/matt-kaplan/" rel="nofollow">Matt Kaplan</a> also injects a lot of humor by way of the footnotes and the writing in general without it ever feeling as if it is interrupting the flow of his discussion.Asad Hanifhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14053878368371644829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5699238653251904974.post-73009739102068418262022-02-24T13:54:00.025+08:002022-02-24T13:54:00.025+08:00I read and enjoyed this years ago as a Virago book...I read and enjoyed this years ago as a Virago book. So I was quite amazed rto see you got the writer's name wrong in at least two places.cheekyspook2https://www.blogger.com/profile/01135339779450025180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5699238653251904974.post-14697847479128259432020-10-20T04:08:56.565+08:002020-10-20T04:08:56.565+08:00I've started reading this book and almost half...I've started reading this book and almost halfway into it. Loving this so far. Can you recommend similar books?Zeddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02242445551793841477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5699238653251904974.post-82743135049582500952020-06-16T13:11:42.963+08:002020-06-16T13:11:42.963+08:00Hi, this is the translator. I found your review fr...Hi, this is the translator. I found your review from the cross-posting at Goodreads. I really just wanted to say thank you for that thoughtful reading! I knew this was never going to be a big seller, but if a few people have found something interesting in it, then it was worth the effort.chinaphilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14572591745611690731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5699238653251904974.post-84668579609179703432018-10-18T02:31:03.991+08:002018-10-18T02:31:03.991+08:00And I hate this new phone!And I hate this new phone!Lectushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02437755345579659187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5699238653251904974.post-5195435929763461322018-10-17T23:44:36.697+08:002018-10-17T23:44:36.697+08:00Sometimes, when this book comes up 8n my search, I...Sometimes, when this book comes up 8n my search, I'm tempted to give it a try. But, oh! How I hate memory loss plot (or anything) because they conviniently remember everything at the end (I dontd know if this book is like that). And why dod they have to ruin evrything with insipid romance? Lectushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02437755345579659187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5699238653251904974.post-86657575182976042982018-10-15T05:51:15.815+08:002018-10-15T05:51:15.815+08:00I don't know what a classy thriller is either....I don't know what a classy thriller is either. Haha. I do know I enjoyed this one though and am glad you did too!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5699238653251904974.post-80906248592530192512018-10-15T05:45:10.464+08:002018-10-15T05:45:10.464+08:00Public libraries were a big part of my childhood. ...Public libraries were a big part of my childhood. I have never been to the one featured in this book though. Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5699238653251904974.post-69285252409156185722018-10-15T05:33:27.351+08:002018-10-15T05:33:27.351+08:00I think this would be such an interesting read! To...I think this would be such an interesting read! To think of all those books lost. And what of all those books never written because people didn't think they could do it? We'll never know about those, will we?Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5699238653251904974.post-11636245217100545352018-10-15T05:30:17.896+08:002018-10-15T05:30:17.896+08:00These books sound like so much fun, Eustacia.These books sound like so much fun, Eustacia.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5699238653251904974.post-80666953004981694982018-09-30T14:52:06.401+08:002018-09-30T14:52:06.401+08:00I am definitely looking forward to reading Jane St...I am definitely looking forward to reading Jane Steele! I'll agree with you that Edward is no where close to being a romantic hero :p Eustacia Tanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09861497408557552791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5699238653251904974.post-68836678159603694992018-09-30T14:50:19.980+08:002018-09-30T14:50:19.980+08:00I really loved Inkheart and enjoyed the second boo...I really loved Inkheart and enjoyed the second book very much too. The audio-book is definitely worth a listen! Eustacia Tanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09861497408557552791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5699238653251904974.post-4467219655591433912018-09-30T08:52:19.039+08:002018-09-30T08:52:19.039+08:00Sometimes I think I should re-visit Inkheart. I lo...Sometimes I think I should re-visit Inkheart. I loved the premise but it fell flat for me when I read it, and I never went on to the second book. I am not familiar with Dragon Rider, but it does sound good! I love Brendan Fraser. I may have to try the audio!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5699238653251904974.post-76892763664549831952018-09-30T08:49:10.553+08:002018-09-30T08:49:10.553+08:00Jane Eyre is one of my all-time favorite novels, a...Jane Eyre is one of my all-time favorite novels, and I am sorry you didn't like it more. I love that Jane and Edward are flawed--and I chock a lot of Jane's feelings and thoughts as part of that time period. I know some think Edward is the romantic heroes of all romantic heroes, but I cannot go that far (not even close). I'd much rather Mr. Darcy. I love the Gothic feel of the novel and Charlotte's writing. Alas, she isn't for everyone--and I accept that. I do hope you will read Jane Steele just the same. I finished it this past week and absolutely loved it. I hope you will too. It leans heavily on Jane Eyre, and so I think you will be at an advantage going in having read that. But it's a satire and a story all on its own. Different enough, as Jane Steele herself will tell you. Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5699238653251904974.post-86049425199792061972018-09-25T20:16:51.329+08:002018-09-25T20:16:51.329+08:00I agree! This was pretty dark but overall upliftin...I agree! This was pretty dark but overall uplifting! Eustacia Tanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09861497408557552791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5699238653251904974.post-33026142457046131202018-09-25T20:16:32.929+08:002018-09-25T20:16:32.929+08:00I agree - not the best ending if you're lookin...I agree - not the best ending if you're looking for a feel-good read. I hope you get a chance to read this! Eustacia Tanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09861497408557552791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5699238653251904974.post-90238318270795019792018-09-19T02:11:48.590+08:002018-09-19T02:11:48.590+08:00How interesting! I agree that good writing really ...How interesting! I agree that good writing really can make a difference. I am glad this one worked so well for you. I am really curious about it too. Although I may save it for a time when I can handle a crushing fate to so many of the characters. Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5699238653251904974.post-61632210074850427042018-09-19T02:08:07.979+08:002018-09-19T02:08:07.979+08:00I love books like this--seeing humans overcome wha...I love books like this--seeing humans overcome what seems like insurmountable obstacles and still hold onto their humanity. The human spirit can be so resilient. Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5699238653251904974.post-47163126272749660512018-09-16T16:23:53.509+08:002018-09-16T16:23:53.509+08:00It was! I shoul really start on all the Miss Marpl...It was! I shoul really start on all the Miss Marple ones because I think I'm almost all out of Poirot mysteries :p Eustacia Tanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09861497408557552791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5699238653251904974.post-51932676965665526102018-09-15T06:49:02.396+08:002018-09-15T06:49:02.396+08:00I really need to get back into my Agatha Christie ...I really need to get back into my Agatha Christie books. This sounds so good!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5699238653251904974.post-7116296481781127742018-09-13T20:15:38.868+08:002018-09-13T20:15:38.868+08:00Thanks so much! Fingers crossed it goes well (: Thanks so much! Fingers crossed it goes well (: Eustacia Tanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09861497408557552791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5699238653251904974.post-74439866480954690602018-09-12T06:09:59.212+08:002018-09-12T06:09:59.212+08:00I hope everything goes well at work with the launc...I hope everything goes well at work with the launch! Comfort reads in times of stress are my go to reads as well. This sounds wonderful, Eustacia. As you said, I don't imagine a school like that exists anymore, but what a way to grow up!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5699238653251904974.post-7589942600797759432018-09-11T20:22:58.622+08:002018-09-11T20:22:58.622+08:00Yeah, I didn't get why it was a big deal eithe...Yeah, I didn't get why it was a big deal either. I hope you get to read this one - perhaps you'll experience it differently from me... Eustacia Tanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09861497408557552791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5699238653251904974.post-83620694962177680442018-09-07T09:18:08.801+08:002018-09-07T09:18:08.801+08:00I remember when the controversy came out about the...I remember when the controversy came out about the reveal of the author's identity, but I admit it didn't mean much to me as I didn't know either name at the time. So many authors use pseudonyms as it is. I don't consider it that big a deal to use one. I do wish the reporter had respected the author's privacy though.<br /><br />I haven't read any of her work. Maybe someday. Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.com