tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post5745012302107142964..comments2024-03-28T21:16:19.040-05:00Comments on kay's reading life: Bookish Nostalgia - July 2018Kayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-47554760061360215782018-08-11T08:06:42.286-05:002018-08-11T08:06:42.286-05:00I have liked all I've learned about Chuck Yeag...I have liked all I've learned about Chuck Yeager. Never read either book, but really loved the movie.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-51668156629571413802018-08-10T22:19:55.708-05:002018-08-10T22:19:55.708-05:00I tried listening to The Astronaut Wives Club, but...I tried listening to The Astronaut Wives Club, but couldn't get interested. I never saw the show either. However, I loved The Right Stuff and Chuck Yeager's memoir (Yeager) and would love to read <i>those</i> again.Les in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15053880852764886416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-49392594915923042622018-08-05T13:16:06.875-05:002018-08-05T13:16:06.875-05:00Diane - you made me laugh. I've done that mor...Diane - you made me laugh. I've done that more than once. Went looking for a book I was sure I owned and then had a clear memory or putting it in the library bin for donations. Ah well. Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-90156593754858647932018-08-05T10:43:33.812-05:002018-08-05T10:43:33.812-05:00Kay, this flashback post made me realize that at o...Kay, this flashback post made me realize that at one time I had 2 of these books on my shelves and apparently donated them unread LOL<br /><br />Tilt A Whirl and Miss Z and the Library Murders (Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-7295777310998479782018-08-04T13:47:08.898-05:002018-08-04T13:47:08.898-05:00I'm so glad you are liking the Grabenstein boo...I'm so glad you are liking the Grabenstein books! The series is a really good one and you really fall in love with the characters and Jersey Shore and all that fried food. There are more books in the series - 8 of them. Last one printed in 2013. Sadly, I think he's done with it and has gone on to his middle grade books. Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-75495204319778867052018-08-04T11:39:43.565-05:002018-08-04T11:39:43.565-05:00I'm reading TILT A WHIRL right now and loving ...I'm reading TILT A WHIRL right now and loving it! The prose is so clever and funny. I bought the other two books in the series since they were on sale (Thanks for the heads-up!) and I can't wait to read them. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-34279839070112269132018-08-01T14:02:07.666-05:002018-08-01T14:02:07.666-05:00And those times really, really weren't perfect...And those times really, really weren't perfect, were they? Those wives had to put up with a lot of stuff.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-57163045601193437852018-08-01T12:39:42.428-05:002018-08-01T12:39:42.428-05:00I really liked The Astronaut Wive's Club. I li...I really liked The Astronaut Wive's Club. I liked it because that was how it really was when the space program launched but I also loved it because it wasn't all pretty and perfect. Tihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00926060806244061354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-23824516921267187882018-07-31T20:30:47.968-05:002018-07-31T20:30:47.968-05:00And made so many wonderful friends, right?And made so many wonderful friends, right?Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-92203680698243447132018-07-31T13:23:36.400-05:002018-07-31T13:23:36.400-05:00One of the best things that ever happened to me as...One of the best things that ever happened to me as a reader was to discover Yahoo Groups way back in the late 90’s. I got so many wonderful book recommendations there.Deb Nance at Readerbuzzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12128529491888701996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-16158212261628344442018-07-29T16:32:41.906-05:002018-07-29T16:32:41.906-05:00Yes, I really always think that 'there is a re...Yes, I really always think that 'there is a reader for every book and a book for every reader'. I believe that completely.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-75908702617361877802018-07-29T16:31:48.661-05:002018-07-29T16:31:48.661-05:00Yes, it does seem like 'laughs in July' - ...Yes, it does seem like 'laughs in July' - who knew? Maybe I should do an event next year - 'laugh in July' - LOL! I also have found it interesting to see how my reading changes over time. At one point more of this type book and at another, a different sort. Plus I love being reminded of books I loved and might want to revisit.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-5646569279235434822018-07-29T14:25:38.234-05:002018-07-29T14:25:38.234-05:00Another excellent nostalgic post - I find it inter...Another excellent nostalgic post - I find it interesting looking back over my reads and seeing the subtle shift in interest over the years but judging by your list you go for laughs in JulyCleopatra Loves Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15752724698249497274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-88455864322048859012018-07-29T00:56:51.315-05:002018-07-29T00:56:51.315-05:00You got it-- it's all good. It's a blessin...You got it-- it's all good. It's a blessing to know people who don't treat you like a cretin because you didn't like a book they loved (or hated). I've run across a few of those folks, and I'll bet you have, too.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-10296616406925898362018-07-28T07:20:33.363-05:002018-07-28T07:20:33.363-05:00I love the whole Jersey Shore feel to them, plus t...I love the whole Jersey Shore feel to them, plus the characters. I mean, who doesn't want to read them just to see what food products can be fried (oreos, candy bars, etc.). Ha!Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-66389979902818540672018-07-28T07:19:24.070-05:002018-07-28T07:19:24.070-05:00You could see if your library has any of them, Cat...You could see if your library has any of them, Cath. They might, though these are older series.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-10545501763830890392018-07-27T18:23:40.672-05:002018-07-27T18:23:40.672-05:00I've only read one of Chris Grabenstein's ...I've only read one of Chris Grabenstein's books, a few years ago, and really meant to read more, so thanks for the reminder!FictionFanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06212537466233602766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-27697222790185531202018-07-27T17:28:42.726-05:002018-07-27T17:28:42.726-05:00Wierdly, I've not heard of any of these books ...Wierdly, I've not heard of any of these books but as I like a bit of humour in my books I'll definitely look a couple up. Miss Zukas and the Library Murders definitely appeals. Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371069000185280668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-16846642944383548422018-07-27T17:09:06.050-05:002018-07-27T17:09:06.050-05:00Tina, I put a comment on your blog today suggestin...Tina, I put a comment on your blog today suggesting what might work for your problem. Thanks though for all your thoughts here. And thanks for your kind words about my before/after shot. Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-23529370931727471142018-07-27T17:06:55.515-05:002018-07-27T17:06:55.515-05:00Oh, Susan, you've got to read the Ceepak/Boyle...Oh, Susan, you've got to read the Ceepak/Boyle series. My husband and I have listened to all of the books on audio too. They are great. Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-6871087388379729112018-07-27T17:06:17.418-05:002018-07-27T17:06:17.418-05:00I bet you would like the Miss Zukas books. She...I bet you would like the Miss Zukas books. She's a bit odd, but they are funny. She has a good friend that helps her.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-27601491330184646272018-07-27T17:05:49.996-05:002018-07-27T17:05:49.996-05:00I don't know, but I sure wish Grabenstein was ...I don't know, but I sure wish Grabenstein was still writing them. I think he's finished with the series though. :-(Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-37447886644459002852018-07-27T17:05:23.298-05:002018-07-27T17:05:23.298-05:00Thanks, Catherine! I have a great time putting th...Thanks, Catherine! I have a great time putting these posts together. Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-65416817348578299372018-07-27T17:05:02.687-05:002018-07-27T17:05:02.687-05:00I did not read those books, Kay. I've never r...I did not read those books, Kay. I've never read a lot of non-fiction, even in my younger years. I'll have to see if my library has them.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-42087877782593632302018-07-27T17:04:22.230-05:002018-07-27T17:04:22.230-05:00Definitely - and we're both OK with that, righ...Definitely - and we're both OK with that, right? Our tastes overlap a lot and then sometimes they don't. It's all good.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.com