tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post4454511584116727228..comments2024-03-27T10:30:15.253-06:00Comments on Standing Into Danger: A Reader's Coffee TableFundy Bluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-60994715311697737162014-08-14T02:40:01.329-06:002014-08-14T02:40:01.329-06:00That's exactly what it looks like at my place ...That's exactly what it looks like at my place :D Books everywhere :) And I love it. Thank you for all the recommendations! I so can't wait to get back into reading again :)Beatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14712395242968990000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-56609498733903463172014-07-29T10:41:16.805-06:002014-07-29T10:41:16.805-06:00WOW!
What a book review!!
Now you are making me no...WOW!<br />What a book review!!<br />Now you are making me nostalgic of my south african years wen I was reading so much of the same kind of books!!<br />You gave me a couple of ideas, here!<br />Many thanks for your trouble, Fundy!<br />Oh and if Sophie is anywhere near you, give her lots of hugs!!! :-)<br />Oh, and in the lot, keep one or 2 for you!! LOL!!!!<br />Cheers dear friend!Noushkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11583459949373167021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-48727117967240801352014-07-21T17:50:05.833-06:002014-07-21T17:50:05.833-06:00My house is filled to the brim with books. Right n...<b>My house is filled to the brim</b> with books. Right now I'm reading three books at the same time: I'm re-reading Orwell's <i>1984</i>, I've been reading Michio Kaku's <i>Physics of the Future</i> for a couple of days now (what????) and Scott Turow's new novel <i>Identical</i>. I liked <i>The Hunger Games</i> in spite of a zillion plot holes, but the third one.... I just hated it. That shouldn't stop you from reading it, though :)Blue Grumpsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03106493133778319165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-73754759330488527642014-07-16T19:07:24.334-06:002014-07-16T19:07:24.334-06:00My little brother and I grew up in a home without ...My little brother and I grew up in a home without books. My parents never read. Although, the first book ever gifted to me was given by my father when I was 9. Then,in school, we had to read these adaptations to classics and create plays, comic books from the books we read. And a world of words was born. Being 10 years older than my little brother, I think I rubbed off on him. My mom now reads a lot. My brother and I read an average of about 4 books per month. Introverted Arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00039583784959811799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-45100592508213726752014-07-16T16:39:57.542-06:002014-07-16T16:39:57.542-06:00I'm an avid reader! There are books all over t...I'm an avid reader! There are books all over the house. And I always have a few (hundred...LOL) waiting to be read. I have no proof, but I'm convinced that I came out of the womb with a book in hand!<br /><br />I read all the books in The Hunger Games series, and watched the first movie. Good stuff! You'll really enjoy it.Plowing Through Life (Martha)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06547318824997712369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-21058316318790812502014-07-16T13:58:28.176-06:002014-07-16T13:58:28.176-06:00PS ~ Thanks for following my blog ~ you're my ...PS ~ Thanks for following my blog ~ you're my 100th follower! Wow! I can't believe I hit 100! Thank you! Thank you!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-9867446754510303992014-07-16T13:52:57.821-06:002014-07-16T13:52:57.821-06:00Hi Tara! We have lots of overlapping books that w...Hi Tara! We have lots of overlapping books that we like! I had to be careful watching the end of this season of Game of Thrones because I didn't want to blurt out anything to spoil it for my husband. I had to keep sorting out the series vs novels timelines and the changes they had made to adapt the books to TV. Two more books to come! My brother and one of my sisters started reading this series probably two decades ago and have had to wait seemingly forever between the different books. At least we won't have to wait that long! Happy reading!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-44900466891587955712014-07-16T13:48:11.051-06:002014-07-16T13:48:11.051-06:00Hi Keith! I'll bet you could fill that bookca...Hi Keith! I'll bet you could fill that bookcase to overflowing already! I got all excited because I was able to put kindle and nook apps on my computer and could read books on it ~ didn't last long! There is nothing like the feel of an actual book! But at least with the ebooks I'll be able to pick up and read some more of the Insecure Writer's Support Group's books. We shall see! Enjoy your time with your sweetie!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-87895139513242710992014-07-16T13:44:39.590-06:002014-07-16T13:44:39.590-06:00Hi Kim! I'm retired, and I still can sit and ...Hi Kim! I'm retired, and I still can sit and read all day! LOL I hate when I have to return an unfinished book because it's on hold! Ocean was my first Neil Gaiman's book, although I've certainly picked his books up lots at the local bookstore. I'm making myself read some of the unread books I've got in the house before I add to the pile! Happy reading!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-52028517774361494532014-07-16T13:41:27.011-06:002014-07-16T13:41:27.011-06:00Thank you, Sue! It's funny how you think of b...Thank you, Sue! It's funny how you think of blogging buddies when you're traveling! I'm going to Nova Scotia in about 10 days. I'm going to see a friend, Ron, whom I haven't seen in about 45 years. He got me into blogging. I'm going to meet his hubby Jim and their wonderful Sophie Doodle, and I can hardly wait. Perhaps you've come across Jim at "Ocean Breezes" or Ron at "From Sophie's View." Both of their blogs are lots of fun! I hope you are enjoying these wonderful summer days!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-29246598448580512932014-07-16T13:35:55.311-06:002014-07-16T13:35:55.311-06:00Hi Kay! My eyes are getting worn out too! I have...Hi Kay! My eyes are getting worn out too! I have to wear magnifying glasses late at night! I will definitely look for your recommendation! Have a good one!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-45901908069779081112014-07-16T10:42:51.045-06:002014-07-16T10:42:51.045-06:00totally love this post! i'm with you on Martin...totally love this post! i'm with you on Martin - i'm just ahead too (didn't like the "Crows" book... but it's better in now that i'm in "Dragons"!) and Hunger Games and Harlan Corbin is one of my faves! I have to get that one, and the Bernadette one!!<br /><br />and thank you for stopping by my broken branch falls blog tour!Tara Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07587802105993889515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-46872521960583978772014-07-16T08:26:18.949-06:002014-07-16T08:26:18.949-06:00I think readers are a special breed of people. I c...I think readers are a special breed of people. I can't imagine a world without books. My sweetie and I recently perused an old-fashioned bookstore and it was awesome :)Optimistic Existentialisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11507986337866049924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-68231521308076245852014-07-16T08:21:27.234-06:002014-07-16T08:21:27.234-06:00You just reminded me to renew Neil Gaiman's bo...You just reminded me to renew Neil Gaiman's book. I had checked it out of the library and then didn't get around to reading it in time and wasn't allowed to check it out again because there was a waiting list. In the meantime, I'm super excited to dive into the book I picked up from the library yesterday: Katherine Applegate's The One and Only Ivan. Why can't I just sit and read all day long?Kim Van Sicklerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04957877837203134260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-74159692563669740962014-07-15T16:51:00.734-06:002014-07-15T16:51:00.734-06:00"Bookless and frantic" - oh yes, I know ..."Bookless and frantic" - oh yes, I know what that is like. :) And yes, I grew up in a home with books. Always had my nose in one or the other of them.<br /><br />I'm re-reading Miss Read's Fairacre tales at the moment, having felt the need for some good clean peaceful wholesomeness. They are funny, undemanding, and just the ticket.<br /><br />P.S. I thought of you as we drove through Colorado a few weeks back!Mrs. Micawberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680436275934263596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-2300006710720331332014-07-15T16:28:07.041-06:002014-07-15T16:28:07.041-06:00Oh, my dear, we have books EVERYWHERE!!!
The last...Oh, my dear, we have books EVERYWHERE!!!<br /><br />The last book that read is one that I highly recommend. It is "We Die Alone" and is a true story and one that you will NEVER forget, I promise! I really need to do a post about it, but I don't know if I can do it justice. <br />I can't read like I used to, the eyes are getting worn out!Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-40443366272243965922014-07-15T15:46:43.476-06:002014-07-15T15:46:43.476-06:00I do hope that you enjoy the Bernadette book, Juli...I do hope that you enjoy the Bernadette book, Julie! Reading books is my way of dealing with bouts of insomnia ~ although, there are those nights when I am sleepy but I can't bare to put the book down! LOL Have a good one! Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-5265899217036903372014-07-15T15:43:41.429-06:002014-07-15T15:43:41.429-06:00Hey GT! I've noticed that about newer homes t...Hey GT! I've noticed that about newer homes too, and if there are rare bookshelves they have doodads on them. I can't imagine! What a wonderful time to remember: going to the library with your dad. When we lived in places with libraries, I had to go and pick out books for Mom because she was too busy with five young children. Between her books and my books, I was lugging pounds and pounds of books to and from the library. It was great fun to talk about books and reading with her all of her life. Happy reading to you!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-6075698751580599882014-07-15T15:38:40.355-06:002014-07-15T15:38:40.355-06:00Hi Audrey! I knew you were doing important things...Hi Audrey! I knew you were doing important things with your family! You actually inspired me to do this post, because I remember your books posts. In January, I was going to put all the books up that I had read last year, but of course I hadn't written them down. So I reconstructed the list and was overwhelmed by the length. I'm voracious too! I'll have to try for every quarter! The Bernadette book was great! You must read it. I like reading about presidential wives too. I'm glad you found the bank incident funny, because I was laughing as I wrote it. It was scary at the time, but I can really laugh now! Keep enjoying those beautiful daughters ~ They're irreplaceable! And they grow so fast. XOXOFundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-88849109533363167882014-07-15T15:29:42.230-06:002014-07-15T15:29:42.230-06:00LOL! I'm sure David has many wonderful qualit...LOL! I'm sure David has many wonderful qualities that compensated for this obvious flaw! Just kidding! My Terry reads a lot, but can't do much fiction! And he only looks at the photos on my blog ~ won't read it! My sister Donnie has the floor by her night stand covered with books. Sometimes they fall over! I hope Paj is dancing around the pasture by now!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-23802757484029164622014-07-15T15:26:34.119-06:002014-07-15T15:26:34.119-06:00I love bookworms! I grew up in an extended, multi...I love bookworms! I grew up in an extended, multigenerational family of avid book readers! So I can absolutely relate! All our homes have piles of books everywhere! Happy reading GT&C!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-45771688147527855582014-07-15T02:38:47.219-06:002014-07-15T02:38:47.219-06:00What a wonderful array of books! I wish that I cou...What a wonderful array of books! I wish that I could plow through as many books as you do. Thanks for reminding me about "Bernadette." I had also heard great things about it, and now I'll be sure to add it to my list.<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-82334880710056277712014-07-14T21:38:06.844-06:002014-07-14T21:38:06.844-06:00There were always book at our house when I was gro...There were always book at our house when I was growing up, going to the library with dad was something we did together. I have noticed lately that in the newer home people don't have bookshelves.greenthumbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12067004547876814633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-88280284952746587412014-07-14T21:13:51.730-06:002014-07-14T21:13:51.730-06:00Hi Louise! I know, you thought I'd dropped of...Hi Louise! I know, you thought I'd dropped off the face, didn't you? :-) I love this post because, as you know, I'm a voracious reader. I did a post years ago about the nightstands of readers. Mine usually has somewhere between ten and twenty books at a time. I love having several books to choose from. I've been wanting to read the Bernadette book so I was very happy to read your take on it. I didn't even realize it was funny ~ can't wait to read it myself. Took note of several others too.....thanks so much for the recommendations! We just visited Mt, Vernon last week so I'm kind of wanting to read about Martha Washington......whenever I visit or learn or watch movies about US presidents, I always end up being more interested in the wives. Ha ha. Anyway, I really loved catching up on your last few posts! The bank/photo debacle is hysterical and very scary at the same time. Glad you're ok. XOXOAudreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10901253574307836440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-16142863380135055522014-07-14T19:00:40.041-06:002014-07-14T19:00:40.041-06:00You're probably not a fantasy fan! LOL! To e...You're probably not a fantasy fan! LOL! To each his or her own, Jim! I'm not sure if Terry has read a fiction book all the way through since I met him. Maybe one of John Burdett's Bangkok mysteries ~ NOT for the faint of heart!, by the way. But, if he did it would have taken him years. I'm an addicted and omnivorous reader! I'll read the back of a cereal book if I'm desperate enough. Just today I got a kindle app for my Mac, so that will be the big experiment when I got to Nova Scotia ~ reading on my Mac! Have a good one!<br />I'll read the backs of Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.com