tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post8504406823348200113..comments2024-02-10T19:58:20.327+00:00Comments on Stuck in a Book: The books I bought in the US of AStuckInABookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10017836017530130716noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-28084286623734105972015-04-29T21:45:10.962+01:002015-04-29T21:45:10.962+01:00David Sedaris is amazing. I love his books. David Sedaris is amazing. I love his books. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17292081626089742777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-84575132129305617082015-04-23T02:17:51.741+01:002015-04-23T02:17:51.741+01:00One of my favorite Cary Grant movies!!One of my favorite Cary Grant movies!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-64663615658617402772015-04-22T23:09:30.060+01:002015-04-22T23:09:30.060+01:00I am impressed!! Both by that lovely pile of book...I am impressed!! Both by that lovely pile of books (lovely and how lucky to get to travel here--hope you had a terrific time!) and by the fact you managed to get these mostly in your luggage. Now that is determination!Daniellehttp://www.danitorres.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-16334345258659223082015-04-22T21:55:17.914+01:002015-04-22T21:55:17.914+01:00Goodness, what an impressive haul of books. I'...Goodness, what an impressive haul of books. I've never managed to bring that many back from a holiday, even on the occasions when I've jettisoned some clothes to make way for books! The EF Bensons look good, and the Margery Sharp, and presumably Christopher Morley is the same Christopher Morley who wrote Parnassus on Wheels, which is one of the best books ever. Happy reading!Christine Hardinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09814026435889782750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-29030527108612391232015-04-22T20:01:14.381+01:002015-04-22T20:01:14.381+01:00I had to take quite a few in my hand luggage, to g...I had to take quite a few in my hand luggage, to get around that problem (since they don't weigh carry-on). In the end my main bag only came to about 15kg, believe it or not.StuckInABookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10017836017530130716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-63871075205173145502015-04-22T20:00:35.374+01:002015-04-22T20:00:35.374+01:00A postcard she sent you! How glorious!
My willing...A postcard she sent you! How glorious! <br />My willingness to read Proust seems to be abating already, so maybe I should act on it before it disappears altogether....StuckInABookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10017836017530130716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-4171192695109661572015-04-22T19:59:54.194+01:002015-04-22T19:59:54.194+01:00Haha! Nobody can rival me ;) Haha! Nobody can rival me ;) StuckInABookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10017836017530130716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-61555344756421854162015-04-22T19:59:39.712+01:002015-04-22T19:59:39.712+01:00Thanks Karen! I immediately started with The Shelf...Thanks Karen! I immediately started with The Shelf - but of the ones I've yet to launch into, I'm very tempted by Two-Part Invention...StuckInABookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10017836017530130716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-39956887425227218732015-04-22T19:59:06.145+01:002015-04-22T19:59:06.145+01:00Thanks! That book looks v interesting - and someho...Thanks! That book looks v interesting - and somehow less trashy than it should be, cos the feuds are about 19th century writers, Russian 20th century writers, etc.StuckInABookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10017836017530130716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-12254333364529392602015-04-22T19:58:36.774+01:002015-04-22T19:58:36.774+01:00He is so good! I am slowly reading more...He is so good! I am slowly reading more...StuckInABookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10017836017530130716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-15345586270021469552015-04-22T19:56:58.230+01:002015-04-22T19:56:58.230+01:00Of course it was you who recommend Two-Part Invent...Of course it was you who recommend Two-Part Invention! Yes! It went on my Amazon wishlist then, and remained there until I stumbled across it - and then I saw it in a bunch of other shops too. I'll shunt it up the pile :)<br /><br />And it took some very judicious packing, as my bag was quite small! But needs must...StuckInABookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10017836017530130716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-40580594356510926372015-04-22T19:52:28.482+01:002015-04-22T19:52:28.482+01:00Noted! I really will read it before too long. (Not...Noted! I really will read it before too long. (Notice how I do not define my terms?)StuckInABookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10017836017530130716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-59044898732517575432015-04-22T19:51:24.144+01:002015-04-22T19:51:24.144+01:00Thanks for your lovely comment, Ruthiella! In my t...Thanks for your lovely comment, Ruthiella! In my two trips to DC and surrounding area, I've been determined to buy US authors etc., and still end up bringing some that are more my usual reading (British authors of a certain period and certain unpopularity!!) I have seen some Trillin here, but he was in stacks in almost all the bookshops I went to on my trip.<br /><br />I was super excited too! Like you, I'm a massive fan of the podcast, so was thrilled to be invited to take part.StuckInABookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10017836017530130716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-32213923784143439302015-04-22T19:48:33.868+01:002015-04-22T19:48:33.868+01:00I was surprised by the number of Brits I saw on th...I was surprised by the number of Brits I saw on the shelves, and left lots behind - you clearly need to take a trip up to DC ;) Although Virginia had a lot, and that's further South, right?<br /><br />But now I feel a bit bad about taking them away from the US... I should have put those things on the customs form!StuckInABookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10017836017530130716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-211345036573747222015-04-22T19:47:10.059+01:002015-04-22T19:47:10.059+01:00I have not seen that! Something to line up after I...I have not seen that! Something to line up after I've read the book...StuckInABookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10017836017530130716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-67551995868055900612015-04-22T19:46:48.201+01:002015-04-22T19:46:48.201+01:00I'm hoping to blog about it soon, before I for...I'm hoping to blog about it soon, before I forget what is in it, because I thought it was such a fun and interesting book. I did see the Parallel Lives book while I was there, but foolishly left it behind... I thought I might only like Rose when she's talking about her own projects.StuckInABookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10017836017530130716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-26216177730515189082015-04-22T19:06:27.372+01:002015-04-22T19:06:27.372+01:00I'm very impressed that you managed to get all...I'm very impressed that you managed to get all of those across the Atlantic. I'm so afraid to buy books when I'm on trips for fear of tipping the scales on the baggage weight.<br /><br />Debbie Rodgershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15630059470408161434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-86385563390273053392015-04-22T18:07:30.131+01:002015-04-22T18:07:30.131+01:00Nice list of goodies you purchased. I read all the...Nice list of goodies you purchased. I read all the Crosswicks journals by Madeleine L'Engel and even have a postcard she sent me. Plus I read the first of the Proust books and loved it; I kept pausing to write down words and sentences that were breathtaking. Now you will be busy readingTerra https://www.blogger.com/profile/04396481049075747940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-44213467650854369722015-04-22T17:33:47.801+01:002015-04-22T17:33:47.801+01:00I went to the UK last November and bought 5 books ...I went to the UK last November and bought 5 books - and I thought that was a haul! I need to know when I've been beat! These are all good TBR selections....it never ends.Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07624657515252107431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-17655086380728269482015-04-22T14:33:32.162+01:002015-04-22T14:33:32.162+01:00Welcome back to the UK Simon! And what a fabulous ...Welcome back to the UK Simon! And what a fabulous haul! But which will you read first....? :)<br /><br />kaggsysbookishramblingsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-19468765618390283892015-04-22T12:44:02.319+01:002015-04-22T12:44:02.319+01:00Welcome back! Literary Feuds? That sounds really i...Welcome back! Literary Feuds? That sounds really interesting! *adds it to "to-investigate" folder on goodreadsAlex (The Sleepless Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03083761152675156469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-64179852459382408912015-04-22T08:10:08.712+01:002015-04-22T08:10:08.712+01:00I bought that Cunningham recently, too!I bought that Cunningham recently, too!LyzzyBeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16398604923871095647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-42767521890368274792015-04-22T02:13:17.704+01:002015-04-22T02:13:17.704+01:00Wow, you certainly did not hold back! Well done f...Wow, you certainly did not hold back! Well done for managing to fit these all in your luggage going home (40 books? I can't even begin to imagine. I would have wussed out at 10). I'm super intrigued by Phyllis Rose, who I'd never heard of before, and I adore <i>Two-Part Invention</i>. It's one of my favourite books I've read since I started blogging and I cannot wait to hear what you think of it. Claire (The Captive Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07430380065718826213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-36374754033281197902015-04-22T01:35:54.042+01:002015-04-22T01:35:54.042+01:00Many things I could say about some of your purchas...Many things I could say about some of your purchases but I will limit myself to just one exhortation. Read The Magnificent Spinster before you read The Small Room. Not that you won't like it, I just think the former is so fabulous.Thomas Hogglestockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14284352537015457974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-59551426544289283042015-04-22T01:28:51.526+01:002015-04-22T01:28:51.526+01:00Great haul and I second that the picture is drool ...Great haul and I second that the picture is drool worthy. I am always interested in seeing what you pick up in your travels/book buying excursions, especially since your tastes are so specific. As you know, most books by ________[Insert bestselling author’s name here] are fairly easy to find second hand, as Susan points out certain other authors... not so much. Interesting to hear that Trillian is more commen in the US (or at least DC).<br /><br />I have been lurking and not commenting recently and I am sure you will do a post about it, but can I say I was SO EXCITED to find out you did The Readers podcast with Thomas while you were in town! I haven’t listened to it yet, but am so, so looking forward to it. <br />Ruthiellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03871834571645928819noreply@blogger.com