tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post1700363376163881028..comments2024-03-17T14:55:58.619-07:00Comments on Bloggin' 'bout Books: Top Ten Tuesday: Help a Girl Out?Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-46686401805845028972020-04-21T23:25:07.036-07:002020-04-21T23:25:07.036-07:00Insights From a Prophet’s Life, Conviction, The Be...Insights From a Prophet’s Life, Conviction, The Beantown Girls, A Million Miles in a Thousand Years, Marina,The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, anything by Elizabeth Peters!tarablehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17512718401074698521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-75414835624221815172020-04-21T23:03:31.475-07:002020-04-21T23:03:31.475-07:00Tommy and Tuppence, The Big Four, They Came to Bag...Tommy and Tuppence, The Big Four, They Came to Baghdad, Murder on the Niletarablehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17512718401074698521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-21034411170233236642020-04-02T15:43:53.809-07:002020-04-02T15:43:53.809-07:00Glad you and yours are doing well Susan. I am chec...Glad you and yours are doing well Susan. I am checking out many of these recommendations as well. If you want something light, I enjoyed Bruce Cameron's Dog's Way series. There are three I think.Carla the Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05060209139947170021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-59518636914386090322020-03-29T20:34:32.714-07:002020-03-29T20:34:32.714-07:00Jorie! I'm so happy to hear from you, but so s...Jorie! I'm so happy to hear from you, but so sorry to hear that you and your family are having an especially hard time. I know firsthand about health problems and the ridiculous costs involved :( It's crazy.<br /><br />I don't blame you for not feeling in the mood to blog. I totally get that. Hang in there. If you come up with recommendations or just want to chat, you know where to find me. Until then, I'll keep you and yours in my prayers. Stay safe and healthy, my friend!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-11303920675199046472020-03-29T16:15:36.177-07:002020-03-29T16:15:36.177-07:00Hallo, Hallo Susan,
It has been such a long while...Hallo, Hallo Susan,<br /><br />It has been such a long while since I've been able to visit with the book bloggers I enjoy reading and sharing my bookish life with - I definitely agree with you about Erotica; especially as sometimes I find Contemporary Romance authors are pushing the limits on the mainstream side of it and trying to be a bit more "e" if you know what I mean? I mention this on my blog as I prefer traditional Romance (Contemporary, Historical, time slip/travel, etc) as much as I love INSPY Romance, too.<br /><br />I'll have to give a good think about your choices in genres as I generally have quite a few I can share to recommend. My mind/heart hasn't been on blogging or visiting lately.. we're the family w/o the means to stock up on supplies so each week we can budget in our shopping we're having to call round the stores to see who has the toilet paper deliveries and who doesn't; plus the food shortages are making for interesting scavanger hunts!<br /><br />Mind, my parents were both in the ER this March as we had some medical emergencies (not related to the current crisis) - in a nutshell, I've felt overwhelmed. I have some lovely comments I need to respond to on my blog this week, too. However, I saw someone came from your blog to mine today - just wanted to say if it was you, *thank you!* for visiting with me.<br /><br />I look forward to reading through your current posts and offering a better comment than this one tonight. I just wanted to reach out and say "Hallo" - appreciated the top anchour of this TTT and look forward to resuming mine in April as I just dropped the ball to be honest.<br /><br />Glad you and yours are doing well. Here's to things getting better all the way round for us all. Without prayer I'd be lost -- sending a bit of friendship and positive thoughts in this note.Joriehttp://jorielovesastory.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-25959361064093765392020-03-26T09:40:40.296-07:002020-03-26T09:40:40.296-07:00We've been self-isolating as much as we can, b...We've been self-isolating as much as we can, but it's super tough for my 11yo. She's a social butterfly and misses seeing her friends in person. A little outside/friend time made a huge difference in her emotional state. We try to get the kids outside at least a little bit each day, even if it's just in the backyard!<br /><br />I absolutely agree that God is at the helm. I'm not panicking - I know He's got this :)<br /><br />Prayers for you and yours as well, Cheryl. Thanks for coming by!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-30503234867119047612020-03-26T05:47:35.223-07:002020-03-26T05:47:35.223-07:00I am glad you all got a chance to enjoy the nice w...I am glad you all got a chance to enjoy the nice weather and that friend time ended up being part of it. My girls were more eager to go places at the beginning, but now that this is dragging on and the numbers are rising, I they like to stick close to home. It is such a scary thing right now, but keeping God front and center and leaning on Him to get us through.<br /><br />Thanks for visiting my blog. I am glad you found some uplifting and inspiring reads there. I love Karen White's books. I have two here I still need to read. <br /><br />Praying you all stay safe and healthy.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03470069911115912344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-84950811884896968782020-03-25T15:05:39.222-07:002020-03-25T15:05:39.222-07:00I need to read more of them. Or at least alternate...I need to read more of them. Or at least alternate heavier reads with lighter ones.<br /><br />Thanks for coming by, Christine!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-68843387257301433662020-03-25T15:00:55.928-07:002020-03-25T15:00:55.928-07:00I know! Book people are the best people :)
Glad y...I know! Book people are the best people :)<br /><br />Glad you've got some good books going. As per Kristi's suggestion (above), I just started THE 7 1/2 DEATHS OF EVELYN HARDCASTLE. I had totally forgotten I had an e-ARC of it on my Kindle. Happy surprise!<br /><br />Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, my friend!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-2541374149992593532020-03-25T14:57:48.297-07:002020-03-25T14:57:48.297-07:00I loved TWEET CUTE! Too bad it's a debut or I ...I loved TWEET CUTE! Too bad it's a debut or I would be rushing to read Lord's backlist. I can't wait to see what she does next!<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by, Emelie!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-90816688508253044692020-03-25T12:59:04.665-07:002020-03-25T12:59:04.665-07:00Easy, breezy romcoms--those are SO my speed! I'...Easy, breezy romcoms--those are SO my speed! I've been reading a lot of those lately!Christine @ Captivated Readinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08080095773350661102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-30973431479436554002020-03-25T12:12:11.104-07:002020-03-25T12:12:11.104-07:00Look at how many suggestions you received! You...Look at how many suggestions you received! You'll be reading for a long time on these. Comforts reads on my blog today. And I started a new book on my Kindle - yay! It's going well. Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-19973586488653437442020-03-25T11:57:32.669-07:002020-03-25T11:57:32.669-07:00If you're looking for a cute fluffy romance, I...If you're looking for a cute fluffy romance, I highly suggest Tweet Cute by Emma Lord! It's a fun and light romance about two teens who run the social media accounts for rivaling burger chains, and eventually fall in loveemeliesbookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02086456840648260279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-33779619785885110852020-03-25T10:05:03.557-07:002020-03-25T10:05:03.557-07:00I have not read THE FLATSHARE, but I've heard ...I have not read THE FLATSHARE, but I've heard good things about it. Old family sagas are great - I'll look into these authors and I'll take a closer look at the books you've reviewed on your blog. Thanks, Lisa!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-46032297816209319742020-03-25T10:03:13.346-07:002020-03-25T10:03:13.346-07:00I've heard of Rains, but never read her books....I've heard of Rains, but never read her books. I'll check her out for sure. Thanks, Tanya!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-52722129862213241782020-03-25T10:02:01.187-07:002020-03-25T10:02:01.187-07:00Awesome! I haven't heard of either of these, s...Awesome! I haven't heard of either of these, so I'll check them out. <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by and commenting!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-70414281364314337692020-03-25T09:57:47.205-07:002020-03-25T09:57:47.205-07:00I haven't read it yet, no. I've heard lots...I haven't read it yet, no. I've heard lots of good things about it, though. I'll have to see if I can get an e-copy from the library.<br /><br />Thanks, Helen!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-61375375141341524912020-03-25T09:56:41.152-07:002020-03-25T09:56:41.152-07:00I've enjoyed a couple of Zevin's books, bu...I've enjoyed a couple of Zevin's books, but I haven't read YOUNG JANE YOUNG yet. I'll definitely check it out. Thanks!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-23753719062355810572020-03-25T09:48:28.488-07:002020-03-25T09:48:28.488-07:00Wow, thanks for this list, Carol! I love the Inspe...Wow, thanks for this list, Carol! I love the Inspector Gamache series and the two books I've read by Katherine Center. I've read GUERNSEY, which I thought was okay. Other than that, I haven't read any of these. I'm super excited to explore all your suggestions. Thanks again!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-79903089516336956512020-03-25T09:44:45.658-07:002020-03-25T09:44:45.658-07:00It's been gorgeous here and I can't say th...It's been gorgeous here and I can't say that very often about the weather in Arizona! Lots of people are out taking walks, riding bikes, etc. It's nice to see some life out there :)<br /><br />I've been curious about THE HOUSE IN THE CERULEAN SEA. It's got an amazing cover. I'm definitely going to check it out. Thanks, Sammie!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-52329391001255831742020-03-25T05:39:21.034-07:002020-03-25T05:39:21.034-07:00Have you read The Flatshare? Family Sagas--I know ...Have you read The Flatshare? Family Sagas--I know lots of good older ones from the 1950s tto 1980s--Taylor Caldwell or Herman Wouk or RF Delderfeild. I'm not fully awake yet (working at home) but I review all the books I like on my blog.Lisa of Hopewellhttps://hopewellslibraryoflife.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-42102015518869539702020-03-25T02:02:00.924-07:002020-03-25T02:02:00.924-07:00For small town romance on the lighter side, I woul...For small town romance on the lighter side, I would recommend Annie Rains. Her Sweetwater Springs series sounds right up your alley.Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-50757474689896931572020-03-25T01:34:11.033-07:002020-03-25T01:34:11.033-07:00A couple that spring to mind for me are The Shark ...A couple that spring to mind for me are The Shark Club <br /><br />https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/546283/the-shark-club-by-ann-kidd-taylor/<br /><br />as well as Eight Hundred Grapes. <br /><br />I love both of them. Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-18643164390261694882020-03-24T20:11:56.779-07:002020-03-24T20:11:56.779-07:00I can't remember if you've read Royal Holi...I can't remember if you've read Royal Holiday, which was fun and light.Helen's Book Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01404788769349792460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-33543395350613513042020-03-24T18:21:34.019-07:002020-03-24T18:21:34.019-07:00I'm currently reading Young Jane Young by Gabr...I'm currently reading Young Jane Young by Gabrielle Zevin, and it's so funny! There is a more serious side to it. It's loosely based on the Monica Lewinsky scandal, and I've heard it gets a bit deeper toward the end. AbyssalLibrarianhttp://abyssallibrarian.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com