Comments on: Spring Cleaning

By: Susan

Susan — Tue, 19 May 2020 03:58:41 +0000

In reply to Beth F. Hi Beth : Yeah it seems staying safe is the best course. Too many unknowns at this point. I think one more week and things should be pretty green here. We're supposed to get three days of rain this week which should turn things quickly. Hope you are well. Thanks for stopping by!

By: Beth F

Beth F — Mon, 18 May 2020 14:03:23 +0000

We’re staying home. I’m worried that the “opening up”will just make things worse. Nice group of books! Now if only it’d green up outside. 🙂

By: Susan

Susan — Sun, 17 May 2020 22:42:11 +0000

In reply to Catherine.

Hi Catherine, the Aberfan episode was scary & so sad, glad you saw it. It blew me out of the water. And we just watched 23 Hours to Kill too …. I need my Seinfeld fix each week otherwise I can’t deal with Trump tv etc. I’ve been in my yard this weekend and about to plant the veggie garden … I think we’re safe from snow …. but who can say? enjoy your books.

By: Catherine

Catherine — Sun, 17 May 2020 14:23:11 +0000

I’m in the same space as you- your photo even looks like Michigan right now. Still brown, but the green is peeping through. We actually had the windows open yesterday and it was lovely.

I agree completely about The Crown. Olivia is marvelous and I cried throughout the Aberfan episode. I had never heard a thing about it. The opening scene and then those while digging-I still tear up.

My TV viewing veers between really dark- Ozark, which is crazy and addictive in its twists and Jerry Seinfeld stand-up comedy. We watched one from just after Seinfeld ended and he’s going on about being a bachelor etc and then we watched his latest 23 Hours to Kill and it was even funnier listening to him contradict everything he said decades ago. His observations are always welcome relief.

By: Susan

Susan — Thu, 14 May 2020 21:06:07 +0000

In reply to Judy Krueger.

I agree Judy, to me the Pulitzer winner was The Nickel Boys over the other nominees easily. I think you might really like Long Bright River — good storytelling. And I think to me — this Jennifer Haigh book wasn’t my favorite but others have really liked it. She has potential so I’ll keep an eye what she does next. Enjoy your week.

By: Judy Krueger

Judy Krueger — Thu, 14 May 2020 15:47:21 +0000

Somehow I missed this post. I will have to check out some of these books, as I have heard of them but did not decide to read them at the time, especially Long Bright River. I once read a book by Jennifer Haigh and was put off by it. Perhaps I should try another one. I feel The Nickel Boys truly deserved the Pulitzer.

By: Susan

Susan — Thu, 14 May 2020 15:28:28 +0000

In reply to Jillann.

Hey great to hear from you Jillann and I’m glad you too liked Long Bright River. I was totally captivated by Mickey’s narration. I’m now listening to Heft and liking it as well — though LBR is still tops. I hope you all are doing well there. Ugh. It’s been tough. Is the library there still closed? It’s closed here …. but might be opening in a couple weeks … I haven’t seen a date yet. But I’m looking forward to new books coming in. Take Care.

By: Jillann

Jillann — Thu, 14 May 2020 15:01:11 +0000

Hi Susan, I also recently listened to the audiobook version of Long, Bright River. I thought it was great and echo your comments. I have heard that Heft is good as well. Take care!

By: Susan

Susan — Tue, 12 May 2020 14:28:27 +0000

In reply to Deb Nance at Readerbuzz. Yeah Deb, we really like Seinfeld reruns right now. My favorite comedy show ever! It's so good and great for light escape. I too am hoping May turns out better than some think it will be. Will the heat slow the virus down? I sure hope so. The cases here seem to be going down, I think due to the distancing rules. Enjoy your week.

By: Deb Nance at Readerbuzz

Deb Nance at Readerbuzz — Tue, 12 May 2020 14:21:03 +0000

I keep hoping that warmer weather will slow the virus down. We had several days in the high 80s (C) last week, and we always have high humidity. Typically, viruses don’t survive in high heat and high humidity. I’m trying to be hopeful for May.
I have a copy of Nickel Boys here. I just don’t want to read something I am sure will be a heavy and dark read right now.
We have been watching The Good Place. We’re nearing the end so I’m on the lookout for another comedy. In the meantime, I found DVDs of Seinfeld at the library, so that should hold us for a while.