tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post1519241400217583113..comments2024-02-10T19:58:20.327+00:00Comments on Stuck in a Book: Stuck-in-a-Book's Weekend MiscellanyStuckInABookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10017836017530130716noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-56691952341878035092013-11-19T07:32:19.379+00:002013-11-19T07:32:19.379+00:00Hi there! I'm a fairly new reader, but I wante...Hi there! I'm a fairly new reader, but I wanted to comment on this post because you mentioned you've not read anything by Elie Wiesel. I'm really glad you've discovered him! He's a great writer. I'm sure his fiction is great, but it's his memoir, "Night," that most people know him for here in the US. I hope you add it to your list. It's barely one hundred pages, but it packs a punch even in its brevity. <br /><br />Also, since I'm already saying hello, I want to tell you how much I enjoy your blog. Thanks for taking the time to maintain such a lovely little space of the internet. I find your reading lists and reviews both inspiring and intimidating. And let us know if you ever publish your thesis. I'm in my first semester of a graduate program, and I think your thesis sounds wonderfully interesting. <br />:)Heather Annettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15826111711450780606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-59283188757587457612013-11-17T13:54:30.951+00:002013-11-17T13:54:30.951+00:00Oddly enough, I didn't like "The Little F...Oddly enough, I didn't like "The Little Friend" that much - I loved "The Secret History" so maybe it just failed to live up to the first novel!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-68264934398535398402013-11-12T13:21:19.384+00:002013-11-12T13:21:19.384+00:00That's a good read too. Although, I think tha...That's a good read too. Although, I think that 'The Goldfinch' and 'The Secret History' are much better - more interesting characters, better narrative voice, more appealing plot. N. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-7447318524751658982013-11-11T15:42:56.167+00:002013-11-11T15:42:56.167+00:00We do adore a list! We do adore a list! StuckInABookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10017836017530130716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-24363598910932794312013-11-11T15:42:44.265+00:002013-11-11T15:42:44.265+00:00I've heard good things about the Kate Atkinson...I've heard good things about the Kate Atkinson... I've only read one of hers, and should try more.StuckInABookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10017836017530130716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-53893450444055726662013-11-11T15:42:23.719+00:002013-11-11T15:42:23.719+00:00It's on my list! But I should read The Little ...It's on my list! But I should read The Little Friend first...StuckInABookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10017836017530130716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-89947357753017602662013-11-11T15:42:07.800+00:002013-11-11T15:42:07.800+00:00You are very welcome! You are very welcome! StuckInABookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10017836017530130716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-35121965429906422992013-11-11T15:41:44.017+00:002013-11-11T15:41:44.017+00:00Looking forward to your thoughts on the E von A bi...Looking forward to your thoughts on the E von A biog! I actually have an older biog of her, with the same title - I should compare and contrast...StuckInABookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10017836017530130716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-88174813266801801802013-11-11T15:41:16.372+00:002013-11-11T15:41:16.372+00:00Oh yes, absolutely! I can't remember how I go...Oh yes, absolutely! I can't remember how I got into it, but I started following him a while back - I even have one of his prints on my wall.StuckInABookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10017836017530130716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-57626775835036918772013-11-11T15:40:51.440+00:002013-11-11T15:40:51.440+00:00I just don't know how people *do* get money fr...I just don't know how people *do* get money from these things! And I remembered it being much higher than 5%, so I must have misremembered.<br /><br />And my readers do tend away from the modern :)StuckInABookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10017836017530130716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-38485010488744978692013-11-11T15:40:08.030+00:002013-11-11T15:40:08.030+00:00I still have her 2nd novel on my shelf, so perhaps...I still have her 2nd novel on my shelf, so perhaps I should read that first!StuckInABookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10017836017530130716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-41122364399742796552013-11-11T15:39:50.326+00:002013-11-11T15:39:50.326+00:00Aren't they so fun?Aren't they so fun?StuckInABookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10017836017530130716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-7135771174627854122013-11-11T06:12:08.263+00:002013-11-11T06:12:08.263+00:00Thanks for the link to the Amazon list. Book lists...Thanks for the link to the Amazon list. Book lists are like catnip to readers, aren't they? I've already read three that were listed and there are quite a few others I am interested in/plan on reading, I have a copy of The Goldfinch on my bedside table, but haven't started it yet.Ruthiellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03871834571645928819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-72619757804459260272013-11-10T19:02:47.748+00:002013-11-10T19:02:47.748+00:00I'm reading one of the list at the moment, Lif...I'm reading one of the list at the moment, Life after Life by Kate Atkinson, and recognise eight other titles, some of which were on the Booker shortlist. But it is amazon.com, as mentioned above.jayceehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00252396018395433888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-85578295972079921232013-11-10T13:19:55.184+00:002013-11-10T13:19:55.184+00:00Do read 'The Goldfinch' by Donna Tartt. I...Do read 'The Goldfinch' by Donna Tartt. I finished it this morning. It's brilliant! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-60188100054970179732013-11-10T08:49:49.969+00:002013-11-10T08:49:49.969+00:00Me too (the amazon 100 Best Books of 2013). But I ...Me too (the amazon 100 Best Books of 2013). But I wonder if it's because it's amazon.com. On amazon.co.uk's same list (I think it is) http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/bestsellers/2013/books#3 Hilary Mantel comes 41 ... among many cooking and baking books! I'm about to order Khaled Hosseini's latest and I have got Kate Atkinson's <i>Life after Life</i> on my kindle ... which prompts me to thank you for <i>Speaking of Love</i>'s kindle inclusion here: thank you.Angela Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12708737998692926877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-72878268441020182932013-11-10T04:43:52.891+00:002013-11-10T04:43:52.891+00:00I have the Elizabeth von Arnim bio sitting right b...I have the Elizabeth von Arnim bio sitting right beside me as I type and I can't wait to get into it! Also, excited to hear about Susan Sellers' new book.Claire (The Captive Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07430380065718826213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-58177069073804747692013-11-10T02:47:42.705+00:002013-11-10T02:47:42.705+00:00Simon, do you know you can Friend Real humans of N...Simon, do you know you can Friend Real humans of New York on Facebook and get his daily post? I'll bet you do. Night is still Wiesel's most important book.EllenBinNYCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-48838846463406124072013-11-09T19:10:04.000+00:002013-11-09T19:10:04.000+00:00The opposite for me, Simon, I was surprised by how...The opposite for me, Simon, I was surprised by how few book bloggers make money from their blogs, that so many people are devoted to an activity that doesn't result in lucre. Only 5% get paid for book reviews elsewhere, and the rest either put ads on their site or write for things like Amazon, which surely doesn't pay much. That doesn't seem like a high percentage to me. <br /><br />Diana Birchall<br /><br />Secondly, I was tickled that neither you nor your commenters have read many of the Amazon 100 nor have great interest in doing so. I said that on the Doves list and thought I was being singular! Guess not.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-771420070341558282013-11-09T17:17:27.113+00:002013-11-09T17:17:27.113+00:00Interesting links, Simon. Alas, I had heard of ver...Interesting links, Simon. Alas, I had heard of very few books on the 100 best books of 2013, but then I tend to read old fiction! However, I *am* looking forward to the Tartt!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-80744227567263586082013-11-09T17:16:48.075+00:002013-11-09T17:16:48.075+00:00Love the flags made of food! I was surprised (thou...Love the flags made of food! I was surprised (though I shouldn't be) that I, too, have read none of the Amazon 100. I may have fewer than you that I'm interested in...none that I'm willing to purchase.Susan in TXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09550766549670690646noreply@blogger.com