Comments on: August Preview

By: Susan

Susan — Fri, 16 Aug 2019 22:13:59 +0000

In reply to Vicki. Hi Vicki, thanks for stopping by. I hope both movies are good. They were enjoyable books! I didn't realize you had lived in Monterey -- great place! I'll need much luck at the tournament, thanks.

By: Vicki

Vicki — Fri, 16 Aug 2019 19:17:09 +0000

I want to see The Art of Racing in the Rain and Where’d You Go Bernadette. I read Bernadette and loved it, and have the audio CD of Racing In The Rain waiting for me at the library. I used to live in Monterey, California and have wanted to go back since the day I moved. I hope you have a great trip! Also, good luck at the tennis tournament.

By: Susan

Susan — Wed, 14 Aug 2019 03:28:59 +0000

In reply to Susie | Novel Visits. Yeah Blinded by the Light should be fun. I like Bruce! I still want to see the movie Yesterday which looks a bit funny too. Did you see it? Will The Dearly Beloved be one of your favorite books of 2019? Oh wow now I really need to get it. I'm on the wait list for it. I still have a review copy of Inland and want to give it a go. We'll see. The OC was a great time -- and you'll have to get back there sometime for a visit. We biked through Irvine and Balboa area.

By: Susan

Susan — Wed, 14 Aug 2019 03:16:17 +0000

In reply to Catherine.

Hi Catherine: so glad to hear the word about The Dearly Beloved! It sounds very good and since you gave it 5 stars, now I’m really keen to get it. We’ll have to see about the Bernadette movie and A Door in the Earth. Fingers crossed – they’re good. I’m consumed a bit by The Goldfinch so you might get to Waldman’s book before me — but I’ll stop by to see what you think.

By: Susie | Novel Visits

Susie | Novel Visits — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 02:13:44 +0000

Catherine is right, you’re in for a real treat with The Dearly Beloved. One of the best books I’ve read this year. I tried Inland, but gave up at about 15%. Too much western angst for me.

The movies are what I’m excited about this month. Add to your Blinded by the Light and I’m set!

By: Catherine

Catherine — Mon, 12 Aug 2019 21:41:19 +0000

You’re going to love The Dearly Beloved! I was nervous (because writing about religion? No, not for me) but it is outstanding. I’m also very excited about A Door in the Earth. I loved The Submissions, but didn’t think it got much buzz.

I want to see Bernadette! I hadn’t heard anything about delays, but am now wondering what might have gone wrong.

By: Susan

Susan — Sat, 10 Aug 2019 14:12:59 +0000

In reply to Ti.

Hi Ti, I hope you have fun in Ventura — I always liked it there. I’m enjoying my time in the OC this weekend — the beach is so nice right now! I went in the ocean yesterday & it was refreshing. I look forward to your word about The Dearly Beloved book. I’ll be on the wait list for it for a while.

By: Ti

Ti — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 15:50:36 +0000

For some odd reason I received three copies of The Dearly Beloved. I will most likely do a giveaway for two of them but of course, I’ve not gotten to the book yet myself.

A visit to California is always good! Our weather has been mild this week, about 95 each day. We are heading to Ventura after my leadership conference on Saturday. Just an evening at the beach and hopefully some yummy food to go with it.

By: Susan

Susan — Tue, 06 Aug 2019 12:27:51 +0000

In reply to Bryan G. Robinson. Hi Bryan, yeah I should check out the new Bon Iver and Sleater-Kinney albums. I had seen those but then wasn't sure but I'm curious to hear. My husband couldn't believe I hadn't seen Graham Norton either. I'll have to see the clips. Norton does have some humor in his books too. I think the trailer for Bernadette looks pretty good so I'm keen to see. I just saw the movie Rocketman and I liked it. Thanks for stopping by.

By: Bryan G. Robinson

Bryan G. Robinson — Sun, 04 Aug 2019 14:42:35 +0000

You’ve never seen Graham Norton? You can find clips of his show on YouTube. He’s hilarious. 🙂
I also am looking forward to Where You’d Go Bernadette. I loved the book and Cate Blanchett looks perfect in the role of Bernadette. I like checking out your music selections. Usually not something I’d know about. As for what I’m looking forward to musically, probably it would be Bon Iver’s new album i, i. It “drops” at the end of the month and also Sleater-Kinney’s new album, The Center Won’t Hold.