tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post5935151581455415769..comments2024-03-28T22:21:34.287-07:00Comments on Heart of Light: Reading, latelyRachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06819528155575569595noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-34033318644956541582015-10-03T20:43:36.354-07:002015-10-03T20:43:36.354-07:00I just finished Station Eleven, and it wasn't ...I just finished Station Eleven, and it wasn't what I expected, but fun! I'm just now starting 'The Goblin Emperor' by Katherine Addison, which is pretty good and I would suggest.<br /><br />If you like historical fiction, I've always loved 'the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society', even if it is a little light!starbelliedsneedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10852960762549782189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-7293619421241551192015-10-01T07:47:32.038-07:002015-10-01T07:47:32.038-07:00I wouldn't say I loved "The Slow Regard o...I wouldn't say I loved "The Slow Regard of Silent Things," but I found it enjoyable. It was nice to get a glimpse into what goes on in Auri's head. Also, I wasn't expecting much Kvothe so it didn't disappoint me that he was barely in there. I'm anxiously awaiting the release of the third book! <br /><br />I mainly read in the fantasy genre, and if you like Kingkiller Chronicles, you might like the Stormlight Archive. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14371612715087701593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-25738905589885634342015-09-03T10:22:18.016-07:002015-09-03T10:22:18.016-07:00Long-time reader/first-time commenter, fellow Elmo...Long-time reader/first-time commenter, fellow Elmo and Scripps grad...I cannot speak highly enough of the Neapolitan Novels by Elena Ferrante (as other commenters have suggested). All four of the books are incredible (and I so wish I could have a looong discussion about them with Ms. Avitia). You will not be disappointed!emhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16318354452164670834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-82601546074987670542015-09-02T19:56:53.533-07:002015-09-02T19:56:53.533-07:00Some proof that I'm not the only one in love w...Some proof that I'm not the only one in love with the Ferrante novels: http://www.newyorker.com/culture/cultural-comment/elena-ferrantes-new-book-art-wins :)cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13440501144205238190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-73205261145658059772015-09-01T07:17:29.306-07:002015-09-01T07:17:29.306-07:00I always come here for your book recommendations. ...I always come here for your book recommendations. xo, NaurnieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-37024238221791949002015-08-28T18:09:27.105-07:002015-08-28T18:09:27.105-07:00I haven't! I'll add it to my list, thanks!...I haven't! I'll add it to my list, thanks!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06819528155575569595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-89822500069958496002015-08-28T18:09:05.812-07:002015-08-28T18:09:05.812-07:00Yes, Tana French's books are great!
I haven&...Yes, Tana French's books are great! <br /><br />I haven't heard of Elena Ferrante, thank you!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06819528155575569595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-16466828857333174332015-08-28T11:23:16.762-07:002015-08-28T11:23:16.762-07:00The 'French' book refers to Tana French (t...The 'French' book refers to Tana French (the author of 'In the Woods'). If you like a good murder/crime novel, I think you might like that one!cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13440501144205238190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-26642092929713162082015-08-28T07:45:31.656-07:002015-08-28T07:45:31.656-07:00Is "The French Book" a title, I can'...Is "The French Book" a title, I can't find it on Amazon, who is the author?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-80111296154837934492015-08-26T20:30:11.829-07:002015-08-26T20:30:11.829-07:00I loved the cuckoos calling. Can't wait to che...I loved the cuckoos calling. Can't wait to check out some of these. Have you read, the glory of it all? I'm liking it. Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12403645469173903143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-12833044062706499002015-08-26T17:06:24.818-07:002015-08-26T17:06:24.818-07:00I loved the first Kingkiller book (Name of the Win...I loved the first Kingkiller book (Name of the Wind), and have downloaded the second but havent gotten to it yet. Instead, I devoured Tana French's 'In the Woods', which I really enjoyed, and all three books in the Elena Ferrante Neopolitan series (the fourth is coming out in a week!!) The French book is a classic murder-crime novel, but has really interesting insights into the relationships between characters, which I liked. The Ferrante books are just spectacular, and focus on the relationship between two female friends growing up in poverty in early to mid 20th century Italy. cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13440501144205238190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-27129373205969330572015-08-26T10:29:42.781-07:002015-08-26T10:29:42.781-07:00Glad I'm not the only one! But the fact that w...Glad I'm not the only one! But the fact that we couldn't stop reading it has to be good, right?Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06819528155575569595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-3417297330451722292015-08-26T10:29:22.394-07:002015-08-26T10:29:22.394-07:00Oh yay! I'll have to see if it's available...Oh yay! I'll have to see if it's available now. I think I'm on the wait list. <br /><br />To be honest, I've never enjoyed Stephen King, but I haven't tried his detective books. I'll look them up!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06819528155575569595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-7968208341399337462015-08-26T10:28:45.242-07:002015-08-26T10:28:45.242-07:00Yes, it was you! Thank you!
I loved Life After L...Yes, it was you! Thank you! <br /><br />I loved Life After Life so much. It would definitely be worth a re-read. Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06819528155575569595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-26845151160386144542015-08-26T10:27:56.962-07:002015-08-26T10:27:56.962-07:00I love, love, love the Mrs. Pollifax series and al...I love, love, love the Mrs. Pollifax series and always wish there were more of them. Have you read her other books? I loved the couple of books that featured the clairvoyant and I also liked Caravan a lot. Oooh! And The Nun in the Closet is great too. I guess I love all of her books. Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06819528155575569595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-75885729326583044032015-08-26T10:23:53.737-07:002015-08-26T10:23:53.737-07:00I'll have to check out Bitter Greens! I used t...I'll have to check out Bitter Greens! I used to love historical fiction and I haven't been delving into it much lately. Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06819528155575569595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-78171662751637601182015-08-26T10:18:39.614-07:002015-08-26T10:18:39.614-07:00I felt the same way about Night Film. I could not ...I felt the same way about Night Film. I could not stop reading it but when it ended I couldn't be sure how I felt about it. Weird and weirdly gripping.Marielehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01096543003642951955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-71497756572262800412015-08-25T22:06:04.470-07:002015-08-25T22:06:04.470-07:00The second one in the Robert Galbraith (JK Rowling...The second one in the Robert Galbraith (JK Rowling) series is really good too.<br /><br />Have you tried Stephen King's latest detective books (Mr Mercedes/Finders Keepers)? I really enjoyed them recently (more than I thought I would, to be honest).janishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00768866530748861670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-74351585122670325882015-08-25T19:06:45.997-07:002015-08-25T19:06:45.997-07:00I'm so happy that you liked the Storied life… ... I'm so happy that you liked the Storied life… As I recommended it, I think! I just retread Life after Life for the second time and loved it so much more this time. Have you read it?Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05154093538268627588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-72843928900217176702015-08-25T11:02:23.788-07:002015-08-25T11:02:23.788-07:00Have you ever tried the Mrs. Pollifax series for m...Have you ever tried the Mrs. Pollifax series for mystery? They are the absolute best! I love them and devour them all the time, I feel like they would make great films.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00001358308383083963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1452621549434169941.post-73610672096992862002015-08-25T09:24:17.543-07:002015-08-25T09:24:17.543-07:00We overlapped by two books this blog post! I real...We overlapped by two books this blog post! I really enjoyed Cuckoo's Calling, but The Miniaturist just felt too disjointed for me. One of those story lines alone is interesting enough to sustain that whole book, no need for the rest.<br /><br />I just finished up <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/19286545-bitter-greens?ac=1" rel="nofollow">Bitter Greens</a>, which I really enjoyed. Fairy tale re-telling, but more in the vein of historical fiction, with lovely imagery about both Venice and the French court. bridgetwhoplaysfrenchhornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00944714770867649886noreply@blogger.com