tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post1459549502991067144..comments2023-07-10T01:17:13.383+10:00Comments on Brona's Books: It's Monday!Bronahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11110584237325026052noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-67184591567217540342015-01-27T22:15:50.487+11:002015-01-27T22:15:50.487+11:00I can see how it would be very difficult from an o...I can see how it would be very difficult from an overly close perspective. Noone in my family has demented yet (not formally), so for me it's more of a clinical curiosity. I'm only just starting off really. It's readable so far. Whispers of things to come. Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13187730620736345378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-60411313165415862772015-01-27T09:31:53.518+11:002015-01-27T09:31:53.518+11:00I've looked at Still Alice a few times, but Mr...I've looked at Still Alice a few times, but Mr Books mother died of dementia a few years back - there's a part of me that wants to know what it's like from Alice's point of view but there's a bigger part of me shying away from that knowledge.<br />I'll wait for your review instead :-)Bronahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11110584237325026052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-81875111822945029132015-01-27T09:29:39.359+11:002015-01-27T09:29:39.359+11:00I've been underlining beautiful, significant l...I've been underlining beautiful, significant lines all the way through so far. I also love her biting, sarcastic Irish humour :-)Bronahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11110584237325026052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-6356783560375477772015-01-27T09:28:45.173+11:002015-01-27T09:28:45.173+11:00I've only watched a few games of this year'...I've only watched a few games of this year's Open myself - work and social stuff has got in the way this year. And Federer got knocked out early, so my interest waned !Bronahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11110584237325026052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-87937351932857015342015-01-27T09:26:09.099+11:002015-01-27T09:26:09.099+11:00So far I'm loving it. But I love books that de...So far I'm loving it. But I love books that deal with time, memory & family secrets so I felt fairly safe starting it :-)Bronahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11110584237325026052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-81339161054207966322015-01-27T09:04:52.385+11:002015-01-27T09:04:52.385+11:00What do you think of The Gathering so far? I'v...What do you think of The Gathering so far? I've heard mixed things about it, but given it won the Booker prize I imagine there is something good about it :-) Melissa @ Confessions of an Avid Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03320886752332455903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-38997732668256093402015-01-27T06:12:52.834+11:002015-01-27T06:12:52.834+11:00'The Gathering' sounds great. Seems I have...'The Gathering' sounds great. Seems I have to add it to my list of books to read in the future. As you I am trying to cut down on my TBR shelves, so they would have to take priority. But when reading about a good book, I just want to read it right away. I am current reading, and hoping to finish tonight (awaiting the very late games here in Europe from Australian Open!) An Echo in the Bones, Diana Gabaldon's book no 7 of the Outlander series.Lisbeth https://www.blogger.com/profile/00466904375353041610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-381962544048166672015-01-27T00:14:20.651+11:002015-01-27T00:14:20.651+11:00I agree, January has gone by so fast! I also hope ...I agree, January has gone by so fast! I also hope to reduce my TBR pile this year, as well as update my blog more regularly. Never heard of The Gathering before, but it sounds interesting so will have to look into it further. Happy reading!B Marie Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10206293336508528083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-79407301218083010342015-01-26T23:36:44.325+11:002015-01-26T23:36:44.325+11:00I've had a copy of The Gathering on my shelf f...I've had a copy of The Gathering on my shelf for a few years, too. Enright's writing is beautiful!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-62529790978701893842015-01-26T23:28:28.890+11:002015-01-26T23:28:28.890+11:00Yes I don't know where we can have put January...Yes I don't know where we can have put January... But it does seem to have gone. Looks like you've got two great books this week. I must say that I'm annoyed at not having heard of Eat the Sky. I see it's a new release I'll have to watch out for it, it sounds intriguing. I must admit to never having read Margo Managuan either. For shame. This week I'm just starting Still Alice, for some reason I feel absolutely compelled to read it before the movie comes out. Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13187730620736345378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-66917388322656233622015-01-26T22:36:12.002+11:002015-01-26T22:36:12.002+11:00I have no idea where January could've gone! I ...I have no idea where January could've gone! I swear it only just started yesterday and this is already it's last week! I have decided that for my blog I'm just going to stick to what is fun and what I can do, rather than force myself to post something every day! 'The Gathering' sounds really intriguing, but I'm a sci-fi nerd, so 'Eat the Sky' would have to be it for me! Thanks for sharing :) I hope you have a great week and enjoy the CARnivale!<br /><a href="http://universeinwords.blogspot.co.uk/2015/01/its-monday-what-are-you-reading-and.html" rel="nofollow">My Monday post</a><br />Juli @ Universe in WordsJuli Rahelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15367150240867758577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-48605093734693341452015-01-26T21:15:56.810+11:002015-01-26T21:15:56.810+11:00I would love to get a copy of Eat the Sky..., it f...I would love to get a copy of <i>Eat the Sky...</i>, it features some fantastic authors - and that cover is gorgeous! Also love the Enright cover, it's great when books are like pieces of artwork in and of themselves. :) But it does sound like quite a heavy book, that one.<br /><br />CARnivale sounds awesome! Hope you have a great week, Brona.Shannon (Giraffe Days)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00873129203015194947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-68853882358712515012015-01-26T20:33:16.346+11:002015-01-26T20:33:16.346+11:00I'm with you on January disappearing too fast ...I'm with you on January disappearing too fast - I think that's a sign that we are all getting older though - I read somewhere that the older you are, the quicker time flies. <br /><br />EmmaEmma Litttlefieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06679359639138124138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-9418887926870824682015-01-26T17:45:43.307+11:002015-01-26T17:45:43.307+11:00I'm looking forward to routine was the kids go...I'm looking forward to routine was the kids go back to school this week :)<br /><br />Enjoy your reads,<br />Shelleyrae @ Book'd Outshelleyrae @ book'd outhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03888977858862922561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-90396207496825678582015-01-26T16:15:17.258+11:002015-01-26T16:15:17.258+11:00Hope you're able to keep it simple with bloggi...Hope you're able to keep it simple with blogging. This is the first time I've linked up this year, too. Life gets so hectic before, during and after the holidays! Enjoy your reads this week. :)<br /><br />Brooke at http://www.brookeblogs.comBrooke Showalterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09903155427658406520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-7355625780539209052015-01-26T15:42:34.644+11:002015-01-26T15:42:34.644+11:00I've never read any Faber, but I do have The B...I've never read any Faber, but I do have The Book of Strange New Things on my radar.<br />I hang my head in shame and admit that I have never read any Lanagan...but I will be getting to her story in Eat the Sky soon :-)Bronahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11110584237325026052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-33821995225119997002015-01-26T15:18:40.556+11:002015-01-26T15:18:40.556+11:00This weekend I have been immersed in Flight Behavi...This weekend I have been immersed in Flight Behavior by Barbara Kingsolver [a great book] and I am almost done -- and on deck for this upcoming week is the new book by Michel Faber, called The Book of Strange New Things. I can hardly wait to get into it, he is such a fabulously good author. <br />By the way, I noticed in your posting -- Margo Lanagan, an author I truly love. I have searched all over for her new book but it is not available anywhere, here in Canada. Yet.Ciprianohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00254338542624853230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-48087024761828661242015-01-26T15:00:22.655+11:002015-01-26T15:00:22.655+11:00I agree... where did January go??? Eat the Sky, D...I agree... where did January go??? Eat the Sky, Drink the Ocean looks good!Sheila (Bookjourney)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05354184020340930630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-87913121569658193672015-01-26T12:20:30.199+11:002015-01-26T12:20:30.199+11:00Have a fab time! sounds like I'd be going to ...Have a fab time! sounds like I'd be going to the CARnivale as well if I was there :)<br />I hear you on the wealth of choice when you're working a bookstore - enjoy your selections...Faith Hope and Cherryteahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06170392449995588653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1483877654474162845.post-68298624966062814972015-01-26T12:15:09.925+11:002015-01-26T12:15:09.925+11:00I like your pledge to keep things simple (on the b...I like your pledge to keep things simple (on the blogging front). I'm hoping for the same thing!<br /><br />DebDebbishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06305239848096384084noreply@blogger.com