tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post1561345839368417947..comments2024-03-29T05:40:26.329-04:00Comments on The Marmelade Gypsy: The 2015 Book ReportJeaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-50637499371429554052016-01-21T20:41:19.601-05:002016-01-21T20:41:19.601-05:00I've bookmarked this page for future reading, ...I've bookmarked this page for future reading, your "picks of the litter" in each category is such a gift with all the descriptions you give each one, thank you for sharing!summerland cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01304462035298404932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-79582642690977084602016-01-13T22:53:31.446-05:002016-01-13T22:53:31.446-05:00I need to make a list from your list. I need to make a list from your list. Marilyn Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13115440271615593122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-25293541833322112602016-01-12T19:29:28.059-05:002016-01-12T19:29:28.059-05:00You may want to try The Orphan Train by Christina ...You may want to try The Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline. It is a very good fiction book and the author will be coming to Kalamazoo at the beginning of March.JillOhttp://jellyfishbay.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-62056907088990761922016-01-09T16:58:52.331-05:002016-01-09T16:58:52.331-05:00Love some of the titles on your list. I also real...Love some of the titles on your list. I also really liked Without Reservations, I read it a while ago, and I love Christopher Fowler. Will be checking out some of the other titles on your list. May the new year bring you many more great reading adventures! Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17824748902803492123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-83807475531133143062016-01-09T05:00:10.826-05:002016-01-09T05:00:10.826-05:00Happy New Year! Isn't Sarah Caudwell a wonderf...Happy New Year! Isn't Sarah Caudwell a wonderful writer? -- I don't think I know any other writer she resembles in tone. skiourophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08200877834536477400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-73820256188417992792016-01-08T15:21:36.235-05:002016-01-08T15:21:36.235-05:00I do not know HOW you do all you do AND read so mu...I do not know HOW you do all you do AND read so much too!<br />Hats off to you dear Jeanie.<br />oxo~*~Patty Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03953758102509632020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-79920897440754355922016-01-07T23:38:30.210-05:002016-01-07T23:38:30.210-05:00Congrats on your reading achievement for 2015, Jea...Congrats on your reading achievement for 2015, Jeanie! That's a lot of books, 60, and I'm sure you can beat that again in 2016. Just FYI, All the Light We Cannot See is now a movie in development. <a href="http://www.tracking-board.com/tb-exclusive-scott-rudin-sets-ny-times-best-seller-all-the-light-we-cannot-see-at-fox-searchlight/" rel="nofollow">Here's the link</a>. Filmmakers today are all looking for the short cut to just turn a good book into screenplay instead of starting from scratch. Artihttp://rippleeffects.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-18746647974335515962016-01-07T06:38:19.083-05:002016-01-07T06:38:19.083-05:00I am now convinced that not until I am retired (an...I am now convinced that not until I am retired (and during summer break) that I can even do this.....and I hope my eyesight lasts in order to get this accomplished! Oh the joy of reading, Jeanie! HAVE FUN!Castles Crowns and Cottageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01780241008313365707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-78555046969164325442016-01-06T21:07:59.784-05:002016-01-06T21:07:59.784-05:00Thank you for this great book list. I have read s...Thank you for this great book list. I have read some of them and agree with you that they should make a list of top five. Others, I've not read, but wish to now. I admire those that keep track of what they read. i do that in spurts. I wish I were more disciplined to record a book when I finish it.<br /><br />I love that adorable photo of you! <br /><br />As far as the Kondo book goes - I know myself well enough to know I would not like her book. I've read enough about it to know that it would also make me crazy. I like my stuff. I'm not getting rid of it, and that is that. Sally Wesselyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06470453773515491625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-60939029258416720582016-01-06T13:44:55.024-05:002016-01-06T13:44:55.024-05:00Dearest Jeanie
I look forward to this post each ye...Dearest Jeanie<br />I look forward to this post each year so I was thrilled to see it pop up again!<br />I have my little notebook and pen at the ready to make copious notes before I visit the book shops!<br />Not far from me is a wonderful second hand bookshop that I haunt from time to time!<br />Unfortunately I'm a slow reader and seem to nod off as soon as I turn a page, so I will not be challenging myself to a book a week like you - could I manage one a month - we'll see!<br />I appreciate the effort you put into this marvellous post, I'm very grateful.<br />I loved Suite Francaise and loved all her books. Most of the others I haven't read though so there's plenty of inspiration thank you dear Jeanie - you're a real star!<br />Love<br />Shane x<br />Roses, Lace and Brocantehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11821168025062104166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-84945644604377755812016-01-06T13:01:00.561-05:002016-01-06T13:01:00.561-05:00What an interesting reading list. ! I love reading...What an interesting reading list. ! I love reading and always have, but I do it in bursts. I read less than I used to years ago, as well, and think it might be that my eyesight isn't as good, or something. Talking of which I was getting awful headaches too - intolerable - and it turned out to be caused by the need for an eye test. I was straining the muscles around my eyes to focus better, and I didn't realise. Like RSI for the eyes ! I guess you might have thought of that, but in any case, I most certainly sympathise and hope you will be better soon. <br />I'm so glad your internet is fixable, and soooooo impressed that you would consider tackling it yourself!<br />Happy 2016, Jeanie! <br /><br />Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-30331671714742758342016-01-06T11:42:09.569-05:002016-01-06T11:42:09.569-05:00I am sorry to hear about your knee and headache. I...I am sorry to hear about your knee and headache. I hope you are feeling better now. That is an impressive accomplishment, all those books. I might look into the mysteries you mention for my mom. thanks for that. Tammie Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11279605745446513635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-70301439412684437232016-01-06T11:37:28.444-05:002016-01-06T11:37:28.444-05:00Jeannie, I dropped my camera last year in France j...Jeannie, I dropped my camera last year in France just as we were beginning our trip. Thankfully only the viewing screen was broken and didn't affect my photos. I'm still using it! Good you learned tips from the repairman for the dreaded "next time," and won't need him hopefully. What a great achievement with your reading goal last year. I'm making a list from your review. Thanks for sharing this.<br />The French Hutchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10028597144785773804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-41055993179357198922016-01-06T09:41:02.654-05:002016-01-06T09:41:02.654-05:00Oh my goodness, my TBR list is going to grow and g...Oh my goodness, my TBR list is going to grow and grow after this post! I love how you broke it up by categories - I may need to do the same next year. It really shows how you read a wide variety of genres which is neat. I am glad that you liked Without Reservations as that is a book that I often recommend and have gifted to others. <br /><br />I didn't read Kondo's book and I don't think I will. it just seems to 'out there' for me. I know some have loved it but I just don't think that approach to possessions works for me because there are things you need to keep around that don't necessarily bring you 'joy' (it's my understanding that that is what she uses to determine whether to keep or donate/toss something). <br /><br />I started off 2016 by reading The Goldfinch. I am glad I read it so I could understand the polarized views of that book. It was engaging and intriguing and the writer is definitely very talented but I was kind of glad to see it come to an end as it was just too dark for me. I still gave it 4 stars, though, because it was very well-written, but it won't make my 'best of' list for 2016.Lisa from Lisa's Yarnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05335500882510597919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-37765398487660167082016-01-06T07:40:47.120-05:002016-01-06T07:40:47.120-05:00That's great news about the internet being fix...That's great news about the internet being fixable. Shame the camera isn't, but dropping things a lot does tend to break them eventually... Take it from someone who's terrible for dropping things.<br /><br />Hope your headache goes away soon.<br /><br />Congratulations on reading more books than your goal for the year! Also, thanks for sharing some of your favourites from the year.Victoria Ziglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11872256336482196922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-90598098389221348172016-01-05T16:27:09.635-05:002016-01-05T16:27:09.635-05:00Congratulations on surpassing your goal!!!!! That...Congratulations on surpassing your goal!!!!! That is wonderful! Two of my all time favorite books are Without Reservations and Tender at the Bone!!!!!! My Mom's favorite series is the Maisie Dobbs series. I want to read the Anne Frank biography now and the story about the Michigan crime. Have you ever read The #1 Ladies Detective Agency series?? I am sure you have, but wanted to mention it as a great one. Hope 2016 brings you tons of great books!!!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10415990188478250116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-9123945799091913132016-01-05T16:01:34.345-05:002016-01-05T16:01:34.345-05:00Your goal was pretty ambitious, and it's great...Your goal was pretty ambitious, and it's great that you accomplished what you set out to do and more! I've read some of the books that you mention, and I agree with you about doing mystery series in order, though sometimes the authors don't consistently live up to early promise. So I stop. I suggest the Peter Diamond series by Peter Lovesey for some nice English mysteries set in the present time. Though surprisingly violent at times, I also like the adult mystery series by J.K.Rowling. And I'm now doing a modest Agatha Christie binge. In other words: I'm with you all the way!<br /><br />best from mae at maefood.blogspot.comMae Travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13328946930935633113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-67501734794173462312016-01-05T16:01:17.881-05:002016-01-05T16:01:17.881-05:00I always love other people's book lists! I'...I always love other people's book lists! I've read many on your list, some of them years ago. I'm not quite finished listing my 2015 books on my book review page. I finally came to the realization that I couldn't review them all, so I'm only reviewing my favorites. Hope your headache soon dissipates. Do you know what causes it? Feel better soon!Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04984171407726520584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-9640228142344746022016-01-05T15:03:52.582-05:002016-01-05T15:03:52.582-05:00What a lovely collection of books --some I have re...What a lovely collection of books --some I have read and liked, too, some of which I now want to read after your recommendations! I'm fascinated that you hated the book on cleaning. I've avoided it...now maybe I'll sneak a peak via the library to see if maybe I'll hate it, too, and for the same reasons! Hope you feel better soon. A lingering headache is no fun.Dr. Kathy McCoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02903015507894951725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-61869901570083052822016-01-05T15:01:17.318-05:002016-01-05T15:01:17.318-05:00Good for you for exceeding your goal. Every year I...Good for you for exceeding your goal. Every year I set reading goals too low and surpass them (without trying). Last year I set them a little higher (less than yours) and didn't make it. I went long periods without reading which is unusual for me. It might happen again this year so am setting my goal a bit lower again. Out of all your book selections posted I only read one "Suite Francaise". I can't remember much but I do remember I liked it. I also have the one from Ms. Kondo on hold. It's funny to read your review. I'll be interested in seeing how I react to what she says. It will be awhile yet before I get it from the library.Joyfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956413632864588646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-26461977445644218062016-01-05T14:45:37.844-05:002016-01-05T14:45:37.844-05:00Yay for the repairman coming to the rescue! And ya...Yay for the repairman coming to the rescue! And yay to you for meeting and surpassing your goal. I'm reading "All the Light We Cannot See" right now and thoroughly enjoying it. I also read a few of the others on your list. Did you see that there's a new Maisie Dobbs coming out in March? She's one of my favorite characters.Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10084823218319628822noreply@blogger.com