tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post7143648234554131535..comments2024-02-10T19:58:20.327+00:00Comments on Stuck in a Book: Top Ten Books of 2014StuckInABookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10017836017530130716noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-21106356650075686762015-01-06T20:16:01.981+00:002015-01-06T20:16:01.981+00:00Many years ago I read a biography of Charlotte Mew...Many years ago I read a biography of Charlotte Mew called 'Her arms were full of broken things'. It was great. I can't remember the author but I think it's worth tracking down a copy, if you're interested.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-3139587043907287552015-01-06T15:39:04.409+00:002015-01-06T15:39:04.409+00:00Happy new year, Simon. Really interesting reading ...Happy new year, Simon. Really interesting reading this list particularly because many are authors I've read before - but not these books so it makes me eager to get to them. So thanks!<br />I'm not that interested in Salinger so hadn't thought to read the book on him, but reading up further about it does make it sound fascinating. lonesomereaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12833403444514481034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-19895912774416920432015-01-06T01:05:30.630+00:002015-01-06T01:05:30.630+00:00Thanks for the info Simon. And I do like your bes...Thanks for the info Simon. And I do like your best of.... list. The book that I read last year that I cannot get out of my head is Euphoria by Lily Tuck. She has a stunning approach to taking some basic info about a real persons life and crafting an entirely different tale around it. A stunning achievement.EllenBinNYCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-6133189989253569182015-01-05T20:23:17.616+00:002015-01-05T20:23:17.616+00:00Hi, I am new here, but I am looking for people who...Hi, I am new here, but I am looking for people who love books. I recently wrote one myself, and seeing that you do reviews, I was wondering if you would be willing to review mine sometime in the future. <br />It's not out yet, but due for release at the end of the month. <br />Here's a link to my page if you'd like to stay tuned.<br /><br />https://www.facebook.com/pages/I-A-Dice/336160876592648Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06333501701554492243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-77959170674161034832015-01-05T11:22:59.073+00:002015-01-05T11:22:59.073+00:00Happy New Year! Nothing like Shirley Jackson for a...Happy New Year! Nothing like Shirley Jackson for a good surreal premise! This year I've decided to join a short-story challenge inspired by how much I liked The Lottery.Alex (The Sleepless Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03083761152675156469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-24433222312354436482015-01-03T15:40:35.737+00:002015-01-03T15:40:35.737+00:00Lovely to meet you, Paul, and thank you very much!...Lovely to meet you, Paul, and thank you very much!StuckInABookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10017836017530130716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-15527209055304794202015-01-03T15:04:26.314+00:002015-01-03T15:04:26.314+00:00I am new to your blog, but wanted to send you thre...I am new to your blog, but wanted to send you three cheers for this wonderful list. I agree so much with your views of Marilynne Robinson. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02737249533381651135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-87606193623586455162015-01-03T10:09:41.088+00:002015-01-03T10:09:41.088+00:00I heard! I'm so pleased that it's finally ...I heard! I'm so pleased that it's finally being shown in the US! Mel and Sue are hilarious, and perfect for the show. They used to present a sort of comedy lunch programme ages ago, but had sort of drifted off into separate projects until this show came along.<br /><br />Mary Berry is baking royalty - she's written loads and loads of baking books going back about 50 years. Not sure how much TV she's done, but certainly some. Paul is all about bread, but I don't know what he did before the show - he certainly only had his first book after the show started, and hadn't done TV, so not sure where they found him...StuckInABookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10017836017530130716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-86072540766951147762015-01-03T10:08:00.643+00:002015-01-03T10:08:00.643+00:00I love seeing end of year lists - particularly fro...I love seeing end of year lists - particularly from people who read older books, as there is so much variety!StuckInABookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10017836017530130716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-2766789012217160522015-01-03T10:03:58.237+00:002015-01-03T10:03:58.237+00:00Oh, yes, you MUST!Oh, yes, you MUST!StuckInABookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10017836017530130716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-79750264322419490332015-01-03T10:03:45.675+00:002015-01-03T10:03:45.675+00:00The Bookshop is a wonder! And in 2014 I managed to...The Bookshop is a wonder! And in 2014 I managed to read a Penelope Mortimer and a Penelope Lively, to add to my Penelope pile, and have finally disentangled the three, I think.<br /><br />The Haunting of Hill House is definitely Jackson's scariest - something like Life Among the Savages couldn't be more different.StuckInABookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10017836017530130716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-31331744012187699952015-01-03T10:02:35.902+00:002015-01-03T10:02:35.902+00:00So excited about you discovering Comyns, Darlene! ...So excited about you discovering Comyns, Darlene! I must re-read Our Spoons, as I wasn't fussed by it when I read it. Thankfully, a few years later, I gave her another try - and became addicted.StuckInABookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10017836017530130716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-71598686578243731202015-01-03T10:02:01.657+00:002015-01-03T10:02:01.657+00:00It's been a joy seeing you discover her too, K...It's been a joy seeing you discover her too, Karen :DStuckInABookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10017836017530130716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-43636315668046444532015-01-03T10:01:48.027+00:002015-01-03T10:01:48.027+00:00It was a surprise hit for me this year, given how ...It was a surprise hit for me this year, given how indifferent I am to Salinger.StuckInABookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10017836017530130716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-30074295721419654172015-01-03T10:01:29.864+00:002015-01-03T10:01:29.864+00:00As usual, I got all excited and bought a bunch of ...As usual, I got all excited and bought a bunch of other Welty novels after loving that one, but have yet to read any...StuckInABookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10017836017530130716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-52728349499279793372015-01-03T10:01:03.342+00:002015-01-03T10:01:03.342+00:00That would definitely be right up your street, I f...That would definitely be right up your street, I feel sure, Claire. If the Slightly Foxed edition is tricky to track down, it was originally published as something like The Most Handsome Sons in the World, which might be more cheaper :)StuckInABookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10017836017530130716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-48678865728283353612015-01-03T10:00:22.264+00:002015-01-03T10:00:22.264+00:00The Charlotte Mew biography was practically made f...The Charlotte Mew biography was practically made for you then, Vicki! You'll definitely love it if you already like Mew and Fitzgerald. (And can I recommend At Freddie's, of hers?)StuckInABookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10017836017530130716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-8431008734564810882015-01-03T09:59:39.703+00:002015-01-03T09:59:39.703+00:00Oo, you cheat! I have done 12 or 13 before, I thin...Oo, you cheat! I have done 12 or 13 before, I think, so I shan't judge you ;)<br /><br />I love how popular Patricia has been this year, and I'm very grateful to whoever mentioned it to me (you??)StuckInABookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10017836017530130716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-66562636866696954762015-01-03T06:02:47.219+00:002015-01-03T06:02:47.219+00:00Simon, totally off topic, but I am so excited I mu...Simon, totally off topic, but I am so excited I must share. Great British Bake Off is now on in the USA. So excited after seeing the first episode. Plus I am crazy about the host with the short dark hair - so funny. And who exactly are Mary and the other judge? TV bakers?EllenBinNYCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-50536851669373186062015-01-02T23:28:09.070+00:002015-01-02T23:28:09.070+00:00I haven't read any of these! I love seeing eve...I haven't read any of these! I love seeing everyone's favorite lists though. Such diverse tastes among us.Holly (2 Kids and Tired)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13075380878850295214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-17982272042051399452015-01-02T09:18:54.517+00:002015-01-02T09:18:54.517+00:00I cheated with my list, too - 10 books then 3 hono...I cheated with my list, too - 10 books then 3 honorable mentions! I must read Patricia Brent this coming year as it made your and Ali's top 10s!LyzzyBeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16398604923871095647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-67192794617983822022015-01-02T01:55:55.907+00:002015-01-02T01:55:55.907+00:00Such a great variety on your list, Simon! I have ...Such a great variety on your list, Simon! I have not read Penelope Fitzgerald, but I have The Bookshop on the TBR shelves (after years of confusing her with Penelope Mortimer). I was rather traumatized by The Haunting of Hill House earlier this year, but I'm interested to read more of Shirley Jackson's fiction, and I love the new Penguin editions. Happy reading in 2015!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17782561487396697870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-4027065871526347032015-01-01T19:57:26.430+00:002015-01-01T19:57:26.430+00:00I haven't read any of those titles yet...BUT.....I haven't read any of those titles yet...BUT...I have just finished Our Spoons Came From Woolworths and am head over heels in love with Comyns writing. Cosy Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17818379449207007470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-85016909191042479082015-01-01T17:25:40.201+00:002015-01-01T17:25:40.201+00:00A lovely and varied list, Simon! Discovering Tove ...A lovely and varied list, Simon! Discovering Tove Jansson has been a great joy and I do want to read more of her books this year. <br /><br />kaggsysbookishramblingsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446727280609751914.post-27540020798014187272015-01-01T16:19:12.074+00:002015-01-01T16:19:12.074+00:00I've got My Salinger Year on my TBR list - I&#...I've got My Salinger Year on my TBR list - I'm looking forward to reading it.seagreen readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17110080707348277166noreply@blogger.com