tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22500980.post6773755542162625843..comments2023-11-03T04:41:32.335-06:00Comments on A Reader's Journal: Ship FeverBookloggedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00651016653247142255noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22500980.post-56361254411633980122007-04-16T20:40:00.000-06:002007-04-16T20:40:00.000-06:00I also read Voyage of the Narwhal and really liked...I also read Voyage of the Narwhal and really liked it. I keep meaninf to read this selection of short stories. I hope your book group liked it. I was always nervous recommending books I loved to a group I used to belong to--I was afraid they would hate it, too, and then I would be devastated!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22500980.post-27080068522006141942007-04-16T14:54:00.000-06:002007-04-16T14:54:00.000-06:00Good luck at your book group. I loved History of L...Good luck at your book group. I loved History of Love and Poisonwood Bible so I'm adding this one to my list. I had seen it but hadn't been motivated to read it until now :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22500980.post-9481076414339681932007-04-15T14:55:00.000-06:002007-04-15T14:55:00.000-06:00First off, I LOVED Poisonwood Bible. I've read se...First off, I LOVED Poisonwood Bible. I've read several of Kingsolver's works, but that one remains my favorite.<BR/><BR/>I'm not involved in any book groups right now, but I have been in the past. I LIKE having the chance to read books I am not initially attracted to and to be given the opportunity to say what I did or didn't like about them. So even though your group "hated" the book, that's not necessarily a bad thing. <BR/><BR/>I think it does us good to explore our interests and tastes by way of comparison and discussion. Some will agree with what you enjoy and some will not. The fact that you all savor the intimate dance of reading - weaving the author's words into worlds you each experience in your own ways and then talking about it is a powerful thing. Personally, I'd prefer sharing reads with a group where there IS some diversity of opinions and interest rather than people who are idea-clones.Belladonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13704410443745252997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22500980.post-37733809630852400162007-04-14T19:56:00.000-06:002007-04-14T19:56:00.000-06:00Hope you are feeling better. We missed you at the...Hope you are feeling better. We missed you at the cleanup.Framedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13703547279309902320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22500980.post-69197378160050359192007-04-14T19:55:00.000-06:002007-04-14T19:55:00.000-06:00I visited the library today and MB and I discusse...I visited the library today and MB and I discussed my A to Z list. She talked about how she had read books for bookclub that she would never have read otherwise. And that was a good thing. Is she in your bookclub?? Do you know who MB is??Framedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13703547279309902320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22500980.post-40124575617037432732007-04-13T23:34:00.000-06:002007-04-13T23:34:00.000-06:00You've really turned into a rereader!! I'm so pro...You've really turned into a rereader!! I'm so proud! :)<BR/><BR/>I can't imagine the point of a book club to discuss a book with no substance. I am all about reading for pleasure, but if I'm going to get together on a regular basis to discuss a book I expect it to have many things/differing view points to discuss. I also wouldn't expect to love/like every book, but I would go ready to discuss my view point along with other's view points. Hopefully this time will be a little more fulfilling. If not, I would take Cassie's advice and find another book club.Alysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12044394341877375419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22500980.post-32103524592520085672007-04-13T19:55:00.000-06:002007-04-13T19:55:00.000-06:00Thanks for reminding me about this book - I've loo...Thanks for reminding me about this book - I've looked at it a few times. It's right up my alley since two of my favorite things are short stories and science!<BR/>I'll be interested in the reaction of your book group, too.teabirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01789062795176641187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22500980.post-61805560680586177782007-04-13T19:02:00.000-06:002007-04-13T19:02:00.000-06:00I understand reading for enjoyment. But I don't m...I understand reading for enjoyment. But I don't mind a book that I have to think about. And I liked "History of Love." Well, I hope it goes better for you or they may not let you suggest any more books.Framedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13703547279309902320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22500980.post-29059051588068797392007-04-13T18:28:00.000-06:002007-04-13T18:28:00.000-06:00I remember you writing about the disappointment yo...I remember you writing about the disappointment you felt after A History of Love, which I totally commisserated with because of the reception I had for my suggestion The Time Traveler's Wife. It's hard to put ourselves out on the line like that! I have been very reticent to suggest something again. I hope this book goes over well for you and everyone in your group.Bellezza https://www.blogger.com/profile/18073864187188953633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22500980.post-78413846619340808522007-04-13T17:19:00.000-06:002007-04-13T17:19:00.000-06:00I think this short story collection looks interest...I think this short story collection looks interesting. I don't usually buy short stories because I prefer novels, but I think I might add this to my wish list.Kailanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136262232046813471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22500980.post-15490382377960696002007-04-13T16:24:00.000-06:002007-04-13T16:24:00.000-06:00I love this author, too! Voyage of the Narwhal is...I love this author, too! Voyage of the Narwhal is one of my all time favorites. I don't know why, but that book has stayed on my mind for years. <BR/><BR/>have fun discussing....Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14612340863090247579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22500980.post-79007018351439076792007-04-13T16:13:00.000-06:002007-04-13T16:13:00.000-06:00I'm on tenderhooks to see how your book club react...I'm on tenderhooks to see how your book club reacts. I think maybe you should find another book club that wants substance.Cassiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16195379856883109686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22500980.post-42065210843082525812007-04-13T15:08:00.000-06:002007-04-13T15:08:00.000-06:00I really like this author, so I hope you have good...I really like this author, so I hope you have good luck with it in your book club! I'm glad you enjoyed it; I recall most strongly the first story, the one about Grosse Isle. Have fun...Melwykhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04885378201188978664noreply@blogger.com