tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833552366782548505.post2953814281213289511..comments2024-01-26T02:42:13.669+02:00Comments on Bookish Realm: Sunday Snippets #18 - the new books editionRivhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04561804353287763337noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833552366782548505.post-9759305461926846612014-05-04T21:23:52.659+03:002014-05-04T21:23:52.659+03:00For me Gaiman is definitely overrated. I don't...For me Gaiman is definitely overrated. I don't think I'm going to try his other books - though Stardust as a film was okay I think.<br /><br />I also want to read Americanah! I put Half of a Yellow Sun on hold, but not because it's bad - not at all, just trying to get my few buddy reads on track for this month, and then I'll go back to it. Rivhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04561804353287763337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833552366782548505.post-81209770125173469402014-05-03T18:14:18.641+03:002014-05-03T18:14:18.641+03:00So, I'm kind of glad you didn't like Ameri...So, I'm kind of glad you didn't like American Gods - wasn't my jam either. I seem to like his kid's books more than his adult books. I MIGHT try Stardust eventually, I don't know. I think he's generally overrated though.<br /><br />And yay for The Lacuna, which I haven't read yet but want to. And I just bought Americanah and that will be my first Adichie book. I'm excited :)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196903315080725315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833552366782548505.post-37435169517158624152014-04-25T18:59:51.704+03:002014-04-25T18:59:51.704+03:00I really hope to like it! I considered adding it t...I really hope to like it! I considered adding it to Dewey's readathon pile, but then reconsidered because I want to enjoy this book and not feel like I have to read it fast :) Rivhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04561804353287763337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833552366782548505.post-87079583626587601512014-04-25T09:39:45.539+03:002014-04-25T09:39:45.539+03:00Look at the pretty books! You will love Behind the...Look at the pretty books! You will love Behind the Scenes at the Museum, I'm sure of it :DElliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09362128444319074118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833552366782548505.post-27931561616304037782014-04-22T08:43:15.290+03:002014-04-22T08:43:15.290+03:00Thanks Lianne, Irving is definitely worth a try :)...Thanks Lianne, Irving is definitely worth a try :)<br /><br />Also thank you very much for nominating me, I will definitely write a post and your questions are very interesting! :) Rivhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04561804353287763337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833552366782548505.post-81484873951110863042014-04-21T17:27:01.757+03:002014-04-21T17:27:01.757+03:00Great book haul! I have yet to read anything by Jo...Great book haul! I have yet to read anything by John Irving but I've heard so many good things about his books. Soon, soon :)<br /><br />By the way, I've nominated you for the Liebster blog award! :) http://www.caffeinatedlife.net/blog/2014/04/21/ramblings-liebster-blog-award/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833552366782548505.post-15545415868484849282014-04-21T12:56:34.392+03:002014-04-21T12:56:34.392+03:00Hey Lucy, thank you so much! I'm a bit nervous...Hey Lucy, thank you so much! I'm a bit nervous to start Kate Atkinson book because I don't know what I will do if I won't like it. But let's hope for the best.<br /><br />I am always curious to see what books other bloggers buy! It would be awesome to see what you have gotten recently :) Rivhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04561804353287763337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833552366782548505.post-58472323955873677342014-04-21T11:46:10.466+03:002014-04-21T11:46:10.466+03:00Me too - maybe also a bit of a reason why I got th...Me too - maybe also a bit of a reason why I got the book. :) Rivhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04561804353287763337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833552366782548505.post-57160113541168987262014-04-21T11:07:45.247+03:002014-04-21T11:07:45.247+03:00Reading about people's experiences with Throug...Reading about people's experiences with Through the Looking Glass, I am getting really curious about it! I read Alice when I was a kid and have seen some screen versions, but for some reason this story has never been my favourite. Maybe I'll have different opinion about it now.<br /><br />I think I'll start this pile with Adichie though because so many people have been praising her writing, and I'm a sucker for beautiful writing. :) Rivhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04561804353287763337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833552366782548505.post-44591351038343334072014-04-21T10:59:41.421+03:002014-04-21T10:59:41.421+03:00Yep, I'm ridiculously excited to start with th...Yep, I'm ridiculously excited to start with this book pile :) Rivhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04561804353287763337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833552366782548505.post-30008123445298642632014-04-17T12:06:47.593+03:002014-04-17T12:06:47.593+03:00By the way, this is Lucy over at Tolstoy Therapy!By the way, this is Lucy over at Tolstoy Therapy!Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01206585390111895626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833552366782548505.post-83349633194392681012014-04-17T12:06:01.964+03:002014-04-17T12:06:01.964+03:00I love this post - it's always good to see wha...I love this post - it's always good to see what other bloggers are filling their bookshelves up with! I've been buying so many books recently, so maybe I should do a similar post ;)<br /><br />I'd love to hear your thoughts on the Kate Atkinson book. I've only read Life After Life, but I really can't wait to read more by her.<br /><br />Enjoy the books!<br />LucyLucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01206585390111895626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833552366782548505.post-22691261083014780402014-04-15T21:34:40.648+03:002014-04-15T21:34:40.648+03:00I love that copy of The Marriage Plot.I love that copy of The Marriage Plot.Christy Childershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11240315586996941113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833552366782548505.post-88529703750283826342014-04-15T18:17:10.613+03:002014-04-15T18:17:10.613+03:00Great book haul! What are you going to read first?...Great book haul! What are you going to read first? I read Alice and Wonderland last year and Through the Looking Glass this year. I could follow the basic story, but had difficulty deciphering a lot of the hidden meaning. For instance, Through the Looking Glass is supposed to be based on a chess game and I didn't recognize any chess moves that I know, not that I'm an expert. I recently watched the old Disney animated version of Alice in Wonderland with my son and that was fun.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833552366782548505.post-32529468072770096972014-04-15T17:33:00.530+03:002014-04-15T17:33:00.530+03:00That's a dream of a book haul right there! I h...That's a dream of a book haul right there! I haven't read any of these particular books, but have read other things by most of these authors and think you won't be disappointed.Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13474997114568231162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833552366782548505.post-84008558303016426192014-04-15T09:13:25.434+03:002014-04-15T09:13:25.434+03:00I'm ridiculously excited to read *all* the boo...I'm ridiculously excited to read *all* the books in the pile :) Thanks, Jenny!Rivhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04561804353287763337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833552366782548505.post-56353642214864868462014-04-15T09:07:09.202+03:002014-04-15T09:07:09.202+03:00I think I'll also be reading an Irving book in...I think I'll also be reading an Irving book in summer, it can be like a nice tradition since I started last year. Okay, I think I definitely haven't read Through the Looking Glass but I guess I will try to approach it with an open mind, it's a bit tricky reading this kind of books (which are also targeted to children) when you are grown up. <br />It always makes me so happy too to find a good bargain for books! :) Rivhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04561804353287763337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833552366782548505.post-34843881500070198132014-04-15T08:54:47.946+03:002014-04-15T08:54:47.946+03:00Thanks, Melinda - I'm pretty happy with them m...Thanks, Melinda - I'm pretty happy with them myself. :) Rivhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04561804353287763337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833552366782548505.post-30710779768819213202014-04-15T04:28:16.239+03:002014-04-15T04:28:16.239+03:00I've read The Picture of Dorian Gray and Half ...I've read The Picture of Dorian Gray and Half of a Yellow Sun. Both are awfully good. Enjoy! Looks like you got a wonderful bunch of books.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833552366782548505.post-46020147101372904992014-04-14T16:00:47.337+03:002014-04-14T16:00:47.337+03:00I haven't read any John Irving but A Prayer fo...I haven't read any John Irving but A Prayer for Owen Meany is on my list for this summer and his others are on my radar as well. <br />Here's something weird. I loved reading Alice in Wonderland. Read it aloud to my boys when they were younger and we laughed and had a great time. When I read Through the Looking Glass a few summers ago, it drove me crazy. It irritated my terribly. That may be because I was reading it as part of my challenge and I just wanted to get to more meaty stuff but I did not enjoy that one nearly as much as the first.<br />Great book finds you got there. I was so pleased to find a new copy of a book I wanted for Christmas last year, that I didn't get, at my library last week for 50 cent. SCORE!Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05674356868594214277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833552366782548505.post-7199035861915300512014-04-14T13:13:36.545+03:002014-04-14T13:13:36.545+03:00You have some nice books on your shelves! You have some nice books on your shelves! Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09366133592609472493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833552366782548505.post-41070589026780753332014-04-14T09:44:45.197+03:002014-04-14T09:44:45.197+03:00Thanks! Yes, they are very pretty and I don't ...Thanks! Yes, they are very pretty and I don't mind owning some at all (though I don't think I'd ever be motivated to collect all the books). Rivhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04561804353287763337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833552366782548505.post-50415777926102431632014-04-14T09:37:05.011+03:002014-04-14T09:37:05.011+03:00I hope to like Jeffrey Eugenides; I will be really...I hope to like Jeffrey Eugenides; I will be really bummed if I won't enjoy Middlesex or Marriage Plot :) Rivhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04561804353287763337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833552366782548505.post-72517804554465475362014-04-14T09:29:20.828+03:002014-04-14T09:29:20.828+03:00I completely agree, copies of favourite books can ...I completely agree, copies of favourite books can be fancy and special and it's not even unimaginable to own more than one copy :) This Dorian Gray is really nice and I'm already looking forward to re-reading it. Rivhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04561804353287763337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833552366782548505.post-43290366042262256432014-04-14T09:17:56.063+03:002014-04-14T09:17:56.063+03:00Thanks! I definitely want to read Americanah as we...Thanks! I definitely want to read Americanah as well, so much good stuff ahead. Rivhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04561804353287763337noreply@blogger.com