tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-195629195750583833.post4948353158189190820..comments2024-02-21T14:12:55.866-06:00Comments on coming home to myself: A Lifetime of ReadingDeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00612299013780771262noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-195629195750583833.post-12482932010685284812018-06-10T13:17:44.671-05:002018-06-10T13:17:44.671-05:00Dear Nawm, I, too, really enjoy John Grisham no ma...Dear Nawm, I, too, really enjoy John Grisham no matter what he writes about. He's written several books that aren't really about the legal profession and they are a joy to read. Peace. Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00612299013780771262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-195629195750583833.post-26328072487425292082018-06-10T07:25:52.767-05:002018-06-10T07:25:52.767-05:00Love all your suggestions, plus try Nelson Demille...Love all your suggestions, plus try Nelson Demille he makes us laugh he is so funny and also I enjoy legal writers such as John Grisham and Scott Turow.Nawm D Gerrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14433760423784858178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-195629195750583833.post-42267231034866210532018-06-08T09:50:00.285-05:002018-06-08T09:50:00.285-05:00Dear Troutbirder, I so like Penman. I haven't ...Dear Troutbirder, I so like Penman. I haven't read Mantel because the books for which she got so much attention were (I think there are 2 books, maybe I'm wrong about that!) about Henry the 8th and others and that's not a period of history in which I'm interested. <br /><br />Right now, I'm into historical mysteries and one of my favorite writers is Anne Perry who has a series that takes place in mid-19th century in London (the Wm. Monk series) and another series in late 19-century London (the Thomas Pitt series). I've learned so much from her excellent research. Peace. Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00612299013780771262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-195629195750583833.post-79357115315831764152018-06-08T09:47:17.953-05:002018-06-08T09:47:17.953-05:00Dear Cynthia, I've thought of starting my brea...Dear Cynthia, I've thought of starting my breading of Tolkien with the Hobbit. Would that make sense? Peace.<br />Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00612299013780771262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-195629195750583833.post-795462798070093572018-06-07T18:24:06.463-05:002018-06-07T18:24:06.463-05:00I do like historical fiction that is well research...I do like historical fiction that is well researched. Hillary Mantel, Sharon K Penman, come to mind...troutbirderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087811292280881959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-195629195750583833.post-30571522003798873082018-06-07T15:49:15.755-05:002018-06-07T15:49:15.755-05:00I'm not big on fantasy either, but I love The ...I'm not big on fantasy either, but I love The Hobbit and have read (and taught) it many times. Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16035113274497372396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-195629195750583833.post-14648697345947084172018-06-06T09:01:32.525-05:002018-06-06T09:01:32.525-05:00Dear Weekend-Windup, hope you enjoyed the ones you...Dear Weekend-Windup, hope you enjoyed the ones you read. Got any to share? Peace. Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00612299013780771262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-195629195750583833.post-90101875824070727802018-06-06T09:00:34.924-05:002018-06-06T09:00:34.924-05:00Dear Deanna, I've never had Tolkien as I haven...Dear Deanna, I've never had Tolkien as I haven't been interested in fantasy until I read the Harry Potter series. So maybe now it's time to try Lord of the Rings. Peace. Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00612299013780771262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-195629195750583833.post-31467228873786962792018-06-04T23:47:46.131-05:002018-06-04T23:47:46.131-05:00I love to know about new things.Nice to hear about...I love to know about new things.Nice to hear about many writers. I have read some of the books!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-195629195750583833.post-6689738450251980052018-06-04T12:23:41.446-05:002018-06-04T12:23:41.446-05:00Besides some of the "great" literature, ...Besides some of the "great" literature, too, I have appreciated and been formed as a writer by such authors as Herriot, Quindlen, Walker, and McCourt. My mom loves the Mitford series. My favorite author is probably Tolkien; I'm reading his Lord of the Rings for the zillionth time. So many amazing stories, well told. I'm grateful for them and glad they're there for you.deannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16352855975153416194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-195629195750583833.post-76377680939583134502018-06-04T10:12:07.880-05:002018-06-04T10:12:07.880-05:00Dear Cynthia, truly some of the best writing today...Dear Cynthia, truly some of the best writing today is being done by mystery writers. If you want to move on from "Nancy Drew!!!!!" and read really good writing, try Louise Penny.<br /><br />I'll look at "Educated"--she was interviewed on the PBS Newshour. As to the Boyle book, I'll see--I'm not so much into thought provoking unless it's political! but I'll look at the library e-books and give it a whirl! Peace. Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00612299013780771262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-195629195750583833.post-30280504273548097612018-06-04T10:10:15.065-05:002018-06-04T10:10:15.065-05:00Dear Debra, I'm so surprised to see a comment ...Dear Debra, I'm so surprised to see a comment from you given all the problems you've been having with leaving one on this blog. Please don't exert yourself too much to do this. I know you read them; that's enough.<br /><br />As to a reading list, yes, I, too, enjoy learning what others are reading. And I've read everything Lamott has written! She's taught me a great deal, for which I am grateful. Peace. Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00612299013780771262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-195629195750583833.post-18079939044079102532018-06-04T10:08:35.694-05:002018-06-04T10:08:35.694-05:00Dear Rian, did you read his "Surprised by Joy...Dear Rian, did you read his "Surprised by Joy"? A lovely book on his marriage. Peace.Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00612299013780771262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-195629195750583833.post-12465551611133519182018-06-04T09:03:07.334-05:002018-06-04T09:03:07.334-05:00Dee, I should have mentioned that I don't norm...Dee, I should have mentioned that I don't normally read anything theological, but I have read a few on retreats. One that I always keep a copy of is "Mere Christianity" by C.S. Lewis. Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-195629195750583833.post-49753593776983155902018-06-04T06:21:05.601-05:002018-06-04T06:21:05.601-05:00Since my Nancy Drew years, I've never returned...Since my Nancy Drew years, I've never returned to devouring mysteries. During my college and teaching years, I used to long for summer to read for fun, keeping a summer wishlist during the long school years. Now I've had a few years of reading whatever I want whenever I want and it still feels so good! The two best books I've read recently are Educated by Tara Westover (memoir) and The Tortilla Curtain by T C Boyle (novel but oh-so-thought-provoking). Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16035113274497372396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-195629195750583833.post-46206639683657049332018-06-03T22:15:25.203-05:002018-06-03T22:15:25.203-05:00I don’t think I’ve been without a stack of good bo...I don’t think I’ve been without a stack of good books since 5 years old, Dee. I relish my reading time and find enjoyment balancing between fiction and non-fiction. I will read something complex and then choose a good mystery to provide the thrill of a quality page-turning experience. Another favorite author simply for her combination of wisdom, humor and spiritual openness is Anne Lamott. I do enjoy learning about your reading habits! Readers always enjoy seeing what others are reading! Debra Fetterlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04122149225692608070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-195629195750583833.post-5533587003437646992018-06-03T21:23:11.237-05:002018-06-03T21:23:11.237-05:00Dear DJan, I'll look to see is Moriarty's ...Dear DJan, I'll look to see is Moriarty's books available as an e-book from the library. If you like mysteries and haven't read William Kent Krueger, I'd really suggest his books to you. Peace. Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00612299013780771262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-195629195750583833.post-13118697034615848462018-06-03T21:22:11.180-05:002018-06-03T21:22:11.180-05:00Dear Jo-Anne, I have read Walters before but found...Dear Jo-Anne, I have read Walters before but found her a little too dark for me. I'll try "The Last Hours" and see if I enjoy it. I give a book about 20 pages to draw me in. If that hasn't happened within that number of pages, I close the book and go on to something else! Peace. Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00612299013780771262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-195629195750583833.post-16086307117155151962018-06-03T20:53:00.972-05:002018-06-03T20:53:00.972-05:00I discovered Wilder's books through Arkansas P...I discovered Wilder's books through Arkansas Patti, too, and enjoyed them. Right now I'm enjoyng Liane Moriarty's books, "What Alice Forgot" is especially good, I think. I've read many of the authors you mention here, but nothing stands out right now. :-)DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-195629195750583833.post-86242920319929674832018-06-03T20:07:29.791-05:002018-06-03T20:07:29.791-05:00I also really enjoy reading historical novels I ju...I also really enjoy reading historical novels I just started The Last Hours by Minette Walters set in June 1348 about the plaque Jo-Anne's Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11418152399382818709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-195629195750583833.post-13553204804778218792018-06-03T20:01:27.932-05:002018-06-03T20:01:27.932-05:00Dear Joanne, I seem to be forgetting so much of wh...Dear Joanne, I seem to be forgetting so much of what i've read. I used to have an elephant's memory and could recall plots and characters' names years later. No more.<br /><br />I listen to audio books as I walk. In her comment, Penny mentioned John Grisham and his audio books are excellent. Peace. Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00612299013780771262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-195629195750583833.post-361131358514932452018-06-03T19:58:51.271-05:002018-06-03T19:58:51.271-05:00Dear Fishducky, so wonderful to have you back leav...Dear Fishducky, so wonderful to have you back leaving comments! Thank you. I'll look at Lee Child and David Baldacci's series. Thanks for the suggestions. Peace. Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00612299013780771262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-195629195750583833.post-18525061240110632522018-06-03T19:57:22.517-05:002018-06-03T19:57:22.517-05:00Dear Rian, I don't like horribly g graphic mys...Dear Rian, I don't like horribly g graphic mysteries either because the imagination is so vivid that I keep the pictures in my head too long. I, too, enjoyed "The Outlander" series. I need to look up Erskine and Kelly. thanks for the suggestions. Peace. Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00612299013780771262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-195629195750583833.post-9083190278151399762018-06-03T19:55:56.431-05:002018-06-03T19:55:56.431-05:00Dear Sandi, I was going to mention in the post--be...Dear Sandi, I was going to mention in the post--before it got so long--that I often read books written for 10 to 14 year olds. Two that I like especially are "Redwall" and "The War That Saved My Life." Happy endings! Peace.Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00612299013780771262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-195629195750583833.post-49064441979345036352018-06-03T19:53:36.262-05:002018-06-03T19:53:36.262-05:00Dear Birdie, thanks for the book titles and the au...Dear Birdie, thanks for the book titles and the author's name. I'll look her up. I'm always looking for new authors to read. Peace. Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00612299013780771262noreply@blogger.com