tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22500980.post8300373021312669789..comments2023-11-03T04:41:32.335-06:00Comments on A Reader's Journal: The Inconvenient Adventures of Uncle ChestnutBookloggedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00651016653247142255noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22500980.post-46893287474169776192009-08-07T07:11:24.147-06:002009-08-07T07:11:24.147-06:00Thank you for pointing me in the direction of this...Thank you for pointing me in the direction of this post. This book about Chesterton sounds perfect as I've just finished a book of his Father Brown stories, as you know. I think Chesterton must have been an amazing and interesting man. This URL:<br /><br />http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/c/g-k-chesterton/<br /><br />will take you a page listing his fiction and non-fiction. It's a very long list! I'm dying to read some his essays now, they would do for my Essay challenge in fact. Thanks again.Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371069000185280668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22500980.post-69590720800583955042009-07-22T20:50:34.063-06:002009-07-22T20:50:34.063-06:00This book and series sounds fantastic! I think I ...This book and series sounds fantastic! I think I get Chesterton confused with Lord Chesterfield, the guy who wrote letters to his son on how to comport himself in good society. I have Chesterfield's letters, but nothing by Chesterton. I am off to a book fair on Saturday, though, so will be on the lookout!<br /><br />I also really like the layout of your blog- the colors are great for a book blog!Aartihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22500980.post-71742413342293868222009-07-11T10:41:37.578-06:002009-07-11T10:41:37.578-06:00Paul, I want to thank you for your comments. It i...Paul, I want to thank you for your comments. It is always nice to have an author make comments, but especially so when you they are so helpful. I appreciate knowing about the Crichton book and a brief description of Chesterton's books. <br /><br />I see that I left out a critical word in my comment to Zibilee. It should read, "This series is NOT like a typical." <br /><br />Framed, I would love to borrow your book and read the Father Brown stories. Thank-you.<br /><br />Iliana, synchronicity is a fun word and also a fun occurrence, usually. I think you'll really enjoy the Uncle Chesterton stories.Bookloggedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00651016653247142255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22500980.post-43359597015185095942009-07-09T14:59:24.467-06:002009-07-09T14:59:24.467-06:00I love those wonderful synchronicity moments that ...I love those wonderful synchronicity moments that lead us to other books, authors, etc. This does sound really cute and will have to put it on my list!Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22500980.post-71242509558356164962009-07-09T13:53:40.364-06:002009-07-09T13:53:40.364-06:00I have a book sitting on the shelf that has 24 sho...I have a book sitting on the shelf that has 24 short-story Father Brown mysteries. You're welcome to borrow it as I'm not planning on reading it any time soon.Framedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13703547279309902320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22500980.post-90914669481809880722009-07-09T08:41:09.088-06:002009-07-09T08:41:09.088-06:00The *most* complete list of Chesterton's books...The *most* complete list of Chesterton's books, essays, and poetry online can be found here:<br /><br />http://www.cse.dmu.ac.uk/~mward/gkc/books/index.html<br /><br />If you like mysteries, I suggest starting with any of the Father Brown stories.<br /><br />The Man who Was Thursday is a surreal fiction thriller.<br /><br />Manalive is about to be a movie.<br /><br />Orthodoxy and Everlasting Man are non-fiction, and considered his best work. Everlasting Man was written as a response to his friend H.G. Well's "Outline of History."Paulhttp://eternal-revolution.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22500980.post-12241711938606427752009-07-09T08:33:06.499-06:002009-07-09T08:33:06.499-06:00Zibilee,
Booklogged is right, they are not going ...Zibilee,<br /><br />Booklogged is right, they are not going to be in a particular order; each story stand on its own (like Sherlock Holmes) and each book will focus on a different aspect of Chesterton and his view of life; the next one will likely be about his take on fairy tales.Paulhttp://eternal-revolution.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22500980.post-40214280048724716682009-07-08T12:31:58.012-06:002009-07-08T12:31:58.012-06:00Kristen, I agree that it's a great idea and I ...Kristen, I agree that it's a great idea and I think one that will be enjoyed by a wide audience.<br /><br />Lisa, I tried to find something by Chesterton at our local library but they didn't have anything. Will have to turn my efforts to online searching.<br /><br />Paul, only a couple of Chesterton quotes from Koontz. Thanks for the tip about Next. <br /><br />Zibilee, this series is like a typical series, it's more a collection of stories that could be read in any order. I wouldn't wait if I were you.Bookloggedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00651016653247142255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22500980.post-18994715280615132222009-07-08T11:50:10.489-06:002009-07-08T11:50:10.489-06:00I am really glad you enjoyed this one. I had not e...I am really glad you enjoyed this one. I had not ever heard of Chesterson, but it sounds like he had some incredible insight to life. I will probably wait until this series is complete before picking it up, but I will be reading it. Thanks!Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05857638467064749190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22500980.post-64573178334148080682009-07-07T11:20:06.448-06:002009-07-07T11:20:06.448-06:00Did Dean Koontz mention Chesterton anywhere, besid...Did Dean Koontz mention Chesterton anywhere, besides quoting him? I now want to read his new book but there's a lengthy hold list at the library. Michael Crichton apparently had quite a bit to say about Chesterton in the end of <i>Next</i>.<br /><br />Thanks for the review!Paulhttp://eternal-revolution.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22500980.post-14993403099515612102009-07-07T07:38:28.655-06:002009-07-07T07:38:28.655-06:00This is an author that I've been meaning to re...This is an author that I've been meaning to read and just haven't gotten around to it. This sounds like a lovely introduction.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00795619401977840939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22500980.post-67684012786850045342009-07-07T00:21:25.780-06:002009-07-07T00:21:25.780-06:00This is a great idea -- bringing classics to a new...This is a great idea -- bringing classics to a new generation. I'm definitely going to look for it.Kristen M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02335598194501733541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22500980.post-49911980879555341462009-07-06T19:59:50.197-06:002009-07-06T19:59:50.197-06:00Gwendolyn and Darla, I look forward to reading you...Gwendolyn and Darla, I look forward to reading your reviews.<br /><br />Gwendolyn, it is a fun little book with big messages. I love Chesterton's reasonable outlook on life.<br /><br />Darla, hope you are as delighted by this book as I am.Bookloggedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00651016653247142255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22500980.post-67428287729334234512009-07-06T18:54:22.669-06:002009-07-06T18:54:22.669-06:00I'm so glad you liked this! I'm waiting f...I'm so glad you liked this! I'm waiting for my copy to arrive. :-)Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09551558744801344170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22500980.post-73595342473286610492009-07-06T18:30:53.810-06:002009-07-06T18:30:53.810-06:00Well, here's another coincidence for you -- I ...Well, here's another coincidence for you -- I just received my review copy in the mail today! You're right - it's a fun little book with big messages!Gwendolyn B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03306180985189176946noreply@blogger.com