Comments on: Beach Days

By: Susan

Susan — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 16:55:02 +0000

In reply to Lesley.

Hi Lesley, sorry for the delay in replying. It was a great visit back in SoCal and I do still miss it sometimes … along with my Dad. The beach & ocean were like perfect then and that photo is taken pretty close to Corona Del Mar in Balboa / Newport area. I could actually jump into the water without freezing!
I’m not sure what you’ll think of James … I read it instead of listening b/c I was worried about the dialect. But it’s not all dialect. See what you think.
Cheers!

By: Lesley

Lesley — Sat, 14 Sep 2024 02:13:18 +0000

Boy am I behind reading your blog! Yikes. I’m glad you had a good visit with your dad. That photo of the ocean brings back so many memories of my years in Del Mar. I was such a beach bum! And the water temps are always so lovely this time of year. Nothing like the Oregon Coast, that’s for certain.

I’m looking forward to listening to James later this year. Glad it was such a winner with you.

By: Susan

Susan — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 17:40:06 +0000

In reply to Tina.

Hi Tina, thanks. I really only finished 9 of 15 of my summer books but next year I’ll aim for 10 instead. You were wiser to choose 10. And you made it!
The books were all pretty good though. I hope you liked doing it.
Happy September.

By: Tina

Tina — Mon, 02 Sep 2024 21:40:28 +0000

You did great on your summer list. I only finished ten but am happy with the books I had. Looking forward to making a fall list of books now.

Glad you had some good times in California.

By: Susan

Susan — Mon, 02 Sep 2024 21:13:28 +0000

In reply to JoAnn @ Gulfside Musing.

Hi JoAnn, thanks. It took me a few days to get back into the swing of things once I got home. I’m still thinking about those beach days … it was so nice on a hot day. Perfect.
The action towards the end of James really picked up. Explosive. I really liked how it went. I’ll be curious to hear what you think of the House of Doors. I liked the audio version, which is well told. Have a great week.

By: Susan

Susan — Mon, 02 Sep 2024 21:01:13 +0000

In reply to Literary Feline.

Thanks Wendy, September is usually my favorite month. I’m back home now but Calif was a nice time. I didn’t realize you weren’t a beach person … lol. The water feels good on those really hot days. But the sand can get into everything – I know what you mean.
See what you think of the James novel. I hope you find it compelling. Happy reading.

By: Susan

Susan — Mon, 02 Sep 2024 20:53:28 +0000

In reply to Rachel @Waves of Fiction.

Hi Rachel, yep James is good retelling and I found it pretty easy to get into.
I had a good visit in Calif. and I’m back home in Canada now. It took me a few days to get my bearings with the change. I hope we have a few more weeks left of summer … even though Labor Day is about over. Enjoy your week!

By: Susan

Susan — Mon, 02 Sep 2024 20:47:54 +0000

In reply to Deb Nance at Readerbuzz. Hi Deb, yeah I only heard Danzy was his wife recently. Two successful authors in one family, wow. I'm curious to read her new novel. I'm glad you watch out for jellyfish. I was at the beach in Galveston once and there were a lot. But the water is nice and warm.

By: JoAnn @ Gulfside Musing

JoAnn @ Gulfside Musing — Mon, 02 Sep 2024 16:49:44 +0000

There’s nothing like a day at the beach. Glad you were able to fit in a couple of days. I’m sure James will end up on my list of favorites this year… wow, that ending! The House of Doors is still on my list. Happy to see your high rating! Welcome home!

By: Literary Feline

Literary Feline — Mon, 02 Sep 2024 01:11:25 +0000

I am trying to remember the last time I went to the beach. It’s been awhile. We’re more mountain people, I think, but I like looking out at the ocean in person. Just not the sand. I hate the sand. Haha. I’m so glad you liked James. I look forward to reading it this month. The House of Doors sounds really good as well. I hope you have a wonderful September, Susan!