tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post2957207968099042832..comments2024-03-28T10:50:36.273-04:00Comments on The Marmelade Gypsy: September/October Book Wrap -- Slacker Months!Jeaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-82090623314452289302021-11-22T12:16:26.531-05:002021-11-22T12:16:26.531-05:00Chocolat, preferred the book, but the movie wasn&#...Chocolat, preferred the book, but the movie wasn't bad...I just tried to look at it as something apart from the book. Sketchbook Wanderinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06850319000824866265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-56246006885158587402021-11-18T17:04:35.894-05:002021-11-18T17:04:35.894-05:00Chocolat and Stuart Little make for good reading!Chocolat and Stuart Little make for good reading!Deb Nance at Readerbuzzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12128529491888701996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-67969530345528225722021-11-18T11:41:49.587-05:002021-11-18T11:41:49.587-05:00I adored the movie Chocolat so would love the book...I adored the movie Chocolat so would love the book, I bet! Peter Swanson is an auto-read author for me. He writes great thrillers! <br /><br />You still read quite a few books considering all you had going on, especially in October! November is turning out to be a slow reading month for me. But I am also tired so that doesn’t help! I am slowly reading Caste right now for my December book club. It’s very sad and an important book so I am glad book club is giving me the push I needed to read it!!Lisa from Lisa's Yarnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05335500882510597919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-18845188998858433252021-11-18T05:33:19.562-05:002021-11-18T05:33:19.562-05:00Always love your book reviews, Jeanie! I'd be...Always love your book reviews, Jeanie! I'd been wanting to read that Tracy Chevalier book (having enjoyed many of her others), but might pass on that one...hhhmmm... :/ I remember Stuart Little from grade school! I loved Chocolat--and it's film adaptation was fun too. I will watch anything Juliette Binoche is in--she always elevates everything. I've read more of Joanne Harris, she's good. I don't set myself reading goals anymore, haven't for a long time. I just read. At the moment I'm reading a book about a man and his one-year experiment of spending part of his time in the woods--it's inspiring. Happy Days ((HUGS))Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09179096002434748927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-19041827302394849912021-11-17T16:09:06.223-05:002021-11-17T16:09:06.223-05:00A great collection Jeanie. I thoroughly the film C...A great collection Jeanie. I thoroughly the film Chocolat. I've read a few good books lately.Pollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10502031456581056874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-19893033282331579832021-11-15T17:38:31.287-05:002021-11-15T17:38:31.287-05:00You still read quite a bit.
I have seen Chocolat t...You still read quite a bit.<br />I have seen Chocolat the movie a couple of times and it was so yummy.<br />I have read a few books by Peter Swanson and enjoyed them. Will check this one out as well. Thanks for sharing. Hena Tayebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15419428884435062756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-40367790171379550742021-11-15T16:15:03.049-05:002021-11-15T16:15:03.049-05:00I've seen the film version of Chocolat but I&#...I've seen the film version of Chocolat but I've not yet read the book.<br /><br />I'm quite behind on my reading this year!Nikki - Notes of Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15116292112164268244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-36855803252946088132021-11-15T12:24:45.296-05:002021-11-15T12:24:45.296-05:00These all sound wonderful! I would love that biogr...These all sound wonderful! I would love that biography about Maxine Elliott. She must have been quite a character! I love reading children's books and haven't read Stuart Little since I was very young. Currently I am reading the Life and Adventures of Santa Claus by L. Frank Baum. A delightful read for the season!Miss Val's Creationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11200441034267532187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-15396028615233699572021-11-15T08:53:11.430-05:002021-11-15T08:53:11.430-05:00I seem to go back and forth between light and love...I seem to go back and forth between light and lovely to heavy and thought provoking books. I guess they all balance out in the end. For sure, there's a book for every season!Linda Stollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02170871743323855687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-72427117455253980492021-11-15T08:46:10.471-05:002021-11-15T08:46:10.471-05:00Super blogSuper blogRajani Rehanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17439571117569471650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-67901667330377674252021-11-15T08:45:09.394-05:002021-11-15T08:45:09.394-05:00I love that most of your books take place overseas...I love that most of your books take place overseas. I'm definitely interested in in Not In A Tuscan Villa - that's right up my alley. Amy at Ms. Toody Goo Shoeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11474198992341706776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-23479388909166482132021-11-15T06:30:49.724-05:002021-11-15T06:30:49.724-05:00Well, thanks! I was just lining up some new reads ...Well, thanks! I was just lining up some new reads as I’m almost at the end of “Stranger Diaries.” Also for reminding my of little Stuart- the perfect book to read with Arleigh right now.Vicki Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12451203307748967781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-10787552176772238082021-11-14T20:59:46.135-05:002021-11-14T20:59:46.135-05:00Of all the books you mentioned here I have only re...Of all the books you mentioned here I have only read "Chocolat", several years ago, way before I watched the movie (that I liked as well). It is a well written book and it stayed with me for a long time. I like Tracy Chevalier's books, but I don't know this one. It sounds interesting and entertaining.<br />I do read a lot, but I don't have a book or page goal - I think for me that would take out the fun of reading. I do a count at the end of the year since I write down all the titles I read and listen to, and every year is about the same number of books, give or take a few. I often wish I had more time to read, but I guess as long as I have my teaching job and the shop things won't change a lot.<br />Carola Bartzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05536486322412234854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-37214427924560567282021-11-14T19:24:30.585-05:002021-11-14T19:24:30.585-05:00Jeanie, they all sound really interesting. I read ...Jeanie, they all sound really interesting. I read every night but nothing too heavy because I can't keep my eyes open long enough and then the next night I can't remember what I read the night before. I am now reading Susan Branch's little book, Home for Christmas. It is just typically her and very relaxing and enjoyable..Happy Sunday..xxoJudyJudy at GoldCountryCottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10282585980012016892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-53670940934852219142021-11-14T13:52:02.611-05:002021-11-14T13:52:02.611-05:00Happy Sunday. Happy Sunday. R's Ruehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05711563217099699047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-8966962034647414482021-11-14T11:42:20.757-05:002021-11-14T11:42:20.757-05:00Thanks for the Chocolat reminder . . .
And I put ...Thanks for the Chocolat reminder . . . <br />And I put Eight Perfect Murders <br />on my list as well . . . <br />Thank you for the reviews.<br /><br />There will always be books to read . . . <br />Oh my . . . I HOPE!Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08723721131329150461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-57348446559164001812021-11-14T07:45:17.791-05:002021-11-14T07:45:17.791-05:00So many good books here. I love Joanne Harris'...So many good books here. I love Joanne Harris' books, and have read several of them. Not this one though. Maybe because I saw, and loved, the movie.<br />Not in a Tuscan Villa sounds like a different approach to moving to Italy. <br />Mary S. Lovell is one of my favourite biographers. I have read her books about Lady Jane Digby, Sir Richard Burton and the Mitford Sisters. I was not aware of this and have to look for it right away. She writes so well, her research is impeccable and she manages to make all the characters alive, as if you really know them.Lisbeth https://www.blogger.com/profile/00466904375353041610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-68680894986790561762021-11-13T18:59:17.965-05:002021-11-13T18:59:17.965-05:00I think it's the enjoyment of reading and not ...I think it's the enjoyment of reading and not how many you read.<br />I seem to have some months when I read more than others, I just go with the flow ...<br /><br />Thanks for sharing these books though.<br /><br />All the best JanLowcarb team memberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961199165290289611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-80338594523998383132021-11-13T13:48:23.141-05:002021-11-13T13:48:23.141-05:00You must read at lightening speed because I am luc...You must read at lightening speed because I am lucky to get one book read ever six months. Guess I'm at my computer or art desk too much. I love a good mystery and they all sound wonderful, with the possible exception of the improbable Dams "Victims" cozy. I alsop want to find that Swanson book of the eight perfect murders, especially after Erika touted it.Bleubeard and Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10149710375520733752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-78157530993404948642021-11-13T09:06:39.382-05:002021-11-13T09:06:39.382-05:00Chocolat is delightful. Juliette B. is a joy to wa...Chocolat is delightful. Juliette B. is a joy to watch... but never could see how Johnny Depp's section fit into the whole film. BTW, The Bookshop may have some resemblance to Chocolat, but it pales in comparison. What to watch now on Netflix is Rebecca Hall directorial debut 'Passing'. I gave it 4 Ripples. :)Artihttp://rippleeffects.reviewsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-14097408290089672962021-11-13T08:15:19.697-05:002021-11-13T08:15:19.697-05:00I found A Single Thread more than boring, almost a...I found A Single Thread more than boring, almost a wall banger for me too. I don't read murder mysteries anymore, but I'll check out the others you liked.Carole @ From My Carolina Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04297429399723723944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-69897026482996867722021-11-13T07:56:21.034-05:002021-11-13T07:56:21.034-05:00Great selection to read! Thanks JeaneGreat selection to read! Thanks Jeaneashokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07151604896442505084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-38231264751733097242021-11-12T22:58:43.203-05:002021-11-12T22:58:43.203-05:00Jeanie, you might enjoy reading Jennifer Ryan’s bo...Jeanie, you might enjoy reading Jennifer Ryan’s books, The Chilbury Ladies Choir and The Kitchen Front, both are set in Britain at the time of WW II and the main characters all female.Beatrice P. Boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08281239556392874979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-42124799212523508262021-11-12T14:42:42.246-05:002021-11-12T14:42:42.246-05:00A lovely selection of books to read, thanks Jeanie...A lovely selection of books to read, thanks Jeanie. I saw the movie Chocolate and enjoyed it very much. It's been a long time though and I would enjoy reading the book.DeniseinVAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08494518513936310345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-47610518195001768262021-11-12T11:54:14.700-05:002021-11-12T11:54:14.700-05:00Jeanie, I used to be such an avid reader...I someh...Jeanie, I used to be such an avid reader...I somehow make excuses now that I don't have time but reading your post has got me itching for a good thriller. Strangers On A Train is one of my favourite Hitchcock movies (criss cross!)...and though I've seen the poster ads for Chocolat, I never knew the plot! I'm going to look for that one, thank you!! ♥Rain https://www.blogger.com/profile/14377719049819222133noreply@blogger.com