tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post9089105181850728117..comments2024-01-18T00:32:55.427-06:00Comments on my cozy book nook: Reflections on Reading in 2009Mollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08414201637917215413noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-20042344440499480352010-01-08T21:49:10.937-06:002010-01-08T21:49:10.937-06:00I love Shirley Jackson. The Haunting of Hill House...I love Shirley Jackson. The Haunting of Hill House was excellent too...but the movie was TERRIBLE!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15818290247292848025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-1792600217632821532010-01-05T11:03:27.285-06:002010-01-05T11:03:27.285-06:00I love this post, Molly - I found myself nodding m...I love this post, Molly - I found myself nodding my head and agreeing with you as I read. Like you, the book bloggers have pushed me outside my narrow view of "what I like" and gotten me to read a wide range of books. Before I became a book blogger I read almost all suspense-thrillers...joining this community opened the door for me to fall in love with literary fiction and historical fiction; learn to appreciate graphic novels; and discover an amazing array of new authors. <br /><br />I've read (and loved) four of your favorites: The Help (which made my top ten this year), The Art of Racing in the Rain, Rebecca, and The Book Thief (which remains on my top ten books of all time). I will need to take a look at the others on your list!!<br /><br />Thanks for a terrific post.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14332796775305098552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-61091406011741282322010-01-03T11:04:46.757-06:002010-01-03T11:04:46.757-06:00Wonderful post - I became a fan of audio this year...Wonderful post - I became a fan of audio this year as well and it is so true that the reader can make the difference! <br /><br />I am anxious to listen to the Harry Potter books on audio as I have heard they are fantastic!Sheila (Bookjourney)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05354184020340930630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-68444199937224928802010-01-03T06:34:36.537-06:002010-01-03T06:34:36.537-06:00You captured exactly how I feel about the blogging...You captured exactly how I feel about the blogging community. It does feel like real friendships and connections ... no matter what my husband says. It makes the world feel a little closer!!!<br /><br />And I'm so excited for the new adventures you've had in reading. <br /><br />And I have 3 of your top 10 books on my reading list for 2010. Hurrah!Jennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-61861544587606087462010-01-03T00:23:19.186-06:002010-01-03T00:23:19.186-06:00I have enjoyed your post so much...I totally agree...I have enjoyed your post so much...I totally agree, it's a community where you feel you know everyone although you may noy know them in person. In 2010, I am going to give audio books a try. I am a teacher and thought that it was not my learning style because my mind wanders...I'm worse than my students! But I'm going to give it another try with The Potato Peel Society book. Best reading wishes for 2010 and looking forward to keep following you this year.kikiv68https://www.blogger.com/profile/14889668034475327486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-64620036660626204872010-01-02T14:21:25.870-06:002010-01-02T14:21:25.870-06:00The book blogging community really is the best! Gl...The book blogging community really is the best! Glad to have helped you get into audiobooks. They are addictive.<br /><br />Happy, happy new year!Beth Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-5412549909141548812010-01-02T12:49:55.443-06:002010-01-02T12:49:55.443-06:00It is lovely to see the whole year in perspective....It is lovely to see the whole year in perspective. I have developed a love for Victorian Gothic too this year. I blame Carl completely.serendipity_vivhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07156013023056026525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-18152755084097166522010-01-02T11:57:31.601-06:002010-01-02T11:57:31.601-06:00I've been seeing French Milk on a lot of "...I've been seeing French Milk on a lot of "best of" lists. I may have to add this to the tbr after all. It's one thing to see that people liked it but to know that it was one of their fav books, that really influences me.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554217416500328610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-40715982267649849432010-01-02T11:48:49.974-06:002010-01-02T11:48:49.974-06:00This is a great post, Molly. And this is why I lov...This is a great post, Molly. And this is why I love reading your blog--your posts are always so well-thought out and eloquent. <br /><br />Have a great year ahead!fantaghiro23https://www.blogger.com/profile/16834003796589218555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-28306912639908368612010-01-02T08:53:20.856-06:002010-01-02T08:53:20.856-06:00Another ditto for the book blogging community. It ...Another ditto for the book blogging community. It has become such a huge part of my life. <br /><br />The books that come to mind instantly for recomendations are the truly stellar reads of the year. The Help is on my list of must reads too. <br /><br />Wonderful post as always, Molly. Have another fantastic year in 2010.Kayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10282803815704229945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-57156799926870272142010-01-02T08:39:46.593-06:002010-01-02T08:39:46.593-06:00I love your reflections on how commentators can be...I love your reflections on how commentators can become friends; it's so true. :)<br /><br />My other two favourite du Mauriers are The House on the Strand (time travel!) and Jamaica Inn (another awesome gothic offering).<br /><br />And yay for not hating any of the books you read!!!Evahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06703372903532502944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-50393585919432608952010-01-02T07:08:00.212-06:002010-01-02T07:08:00.212-06:00I'm so glad this year has had such a great eff...I'm so glad this year has had such a great effect on your reading! I too love the book blogging community, and I'm very glad you're a part of it. Happy new year!Meghanhttp://chikune.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-57951796980368117282010-01-02T02:31:52.455-06:002010-01-02T02:31:52.455-06:00Glad to hear you liked Inkheart. I bought the ser...Glad to hear you liked Inkheart. I bought the series to share with The Girl after we saw and loved the movie.<br /><br />Wishing you all the best in 2010!<br /><br />--Anna<br /><a href="http://diaryofaneccentric.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Diary of an Eccentric</a>Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08046635675540466183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-18265731044221899842010-01-01T23:02:06.499-06:002010-01-01T23:02:06.499-06:00Totally agree. The book blogging community is the ...Totally agree. The book blogging community is the best. :)<br /><br />Happy New Year!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-91452717430777323392010-01-01T22:15:50.621-06:002010-01-01T22:15:50.621-06:00I like your list of favorites - there are some fun...I like your list of favorites - there are some fun books there. I know I really enjoyed reading The Help.Alycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10919057159829023714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-284065008904640262010-01-01T21:45:46.128-06:002010-01-01T21:45:46.128-06:00Lovely post, Molly! I feel exactly as you do about...Lovely post, Molly! I feel exactly as you do about the book blogging community--about blogworld in general. It is wonderful to have one's mind expanded by such great people. Happy New Year and happy reading to you; I think 2010 is going to be fun!dshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07616750784052488695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-76234246846473591622010-01-01T21:13:26.944-06:002010-01-01T21:13:26.944-06:00I love reading your posts, Molly! I don't alw...I love reading your posts, Molly! I don't always comment but I always read them.<br /><br />I'm with you, I feel so lucky to be part of this wonderful community.<br /><br />Happy New Year to you!!<br /><br />CareyThe Tome Travellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02029464145365882799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-66681247963441112742010-01-01T21:07:31.032-06:002010-01-01T21:07:31.032-06:00You didn't want to be like me did you? I real...You didn't want to be like me did you? I really should have split mine into two. The best laid plans . . . <br /><br />I am so glad I got to know you this year, Molly, and I look forward to getting to know you more this year. And can I just say how happy I am that you gave fantasy a try and enjoyed it? Yay!<br /><br />Your favorite's list includes quite a few I want to read. My husband gave me a copy of Columbine for Christmas. I'm pretty sure it's because of you I asked for it. <br /><br />I hope you have a wonderful New Year, Molly.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-68141857553515148972010-01-01T20:09:16.815-06:002010-01-01T20:09:16.815-06:00I loved The Help, too, and Rebecca will always be ...I loved The Help, too, and Rebecca will always be one of my favorites. I think I'll go ahead and read that again in 2010.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-25011036974004305852010-01-01T19:50:43.315-06:002010-01-01T19:50:43.315-06:00I loved French Milk too! I read it before going to...I loved French Milk too! I read it before going to Paris in Sept but I think I would like to read it again now that I have been there myself.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15971901652392645980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-24226855395602829302010-01-01T19:18:22.592-06:002010-01-01T19:18:22.592-06:00Molly,
I feel blessed to have found the book blog...Molly, <br />I feel blessed to have found the book blogging community as well and your comments about growing friendships fit my sentiments exactly. Here's to a great 2010 and new book reading friendships.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06526172002437932267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-81907866866082584172010-01-01T19:11:34.880-06:002010-01-01T19:11:34.880-06:00You expressed my feelings for the book blogging co...You expressed my feelings for the book blogging community better than I could have myself! I've read 2 of your favorites and have 2 more in my TBR pile. Happy New Year to you and your family.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-72923421817792319802010-01-01T19:09:05.285-06:002010-01-01T19:09:05.285-06:00What a nice post! I would echo your sentiments on...What a nice post! I would echo your sentiments on the book blogging community. When I think about it sometimes, I get all gooey and emotional. Who would've known? I'm so glad you have discovered audio books. A friend of mine turned me onto them several years ago, and my life (and the life of my kids) has completed been changed because of them. I'm so glad to have met you this year Molly. Here's to a great 2010!Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-13670846706012072982010-01-01T19:03:32.158-06:002010-01-01T19:03:32.158-06:00What a beautiful post, Molly! I especially loved t...What a beautiful post, Molly! I especially loved the sentence about anticipating posts the way you would wait for a friend to call - how true. Of your 8 favorites, I've loved 4, have one in my tbr pile and another on the wish list. Happy 2010!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-84343226824311517132010-01-01T18:47:11.174-06:002010-01-01T18:47:11.174-06:00This was an excellent post - so well thought-out. ...This was an excellent post - so well thought-out. I'm glad you recognized the pluses of the year and what you learned. I agree with you about the book blog community. It is so rewarding to "talk" to other people who love books.<br /><br />Hope you are having a happy New Years Day.Margothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07422981969760935118noreply@blogger.com