tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post7592004451615556466..comments2024-03-28T18:32:48.558-05:00Comments on kay's reading life: Six Degrees of Separation - From Atonement to Bluebird, BluebirdKayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-60178280789674926552018-08-19T16:22:33.831-05:002018-08-19T16:22:33.831-05:00I really want to read Mary Stewart. Every time I s...I really want to read Mary Stewart. Every time I see her books I'm reminded of Barbara Michaels whose books I loved. Wasn't the Magpie Murders great? Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-28295219961451960072018-08-15T04:39:47.666-05:002018-08-15T04:39:47.666-05:00I think your book group might like Magpie Murders....I think your book group might like Magpie Murders. Mine did, but then it's a mystery group. Still...Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-28625062859218437022018-08-14T22:36:01.807-05:002018-08-14T22:36:01.807-05:00Such a fun post! I have Magpie Murders on my Nook ...Such a fun post! I have Magpie Murders on my Nook and think I will recommend it to my book club to read in 2019. Atonement is one I hope to read again someday. Loved it!Les in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15053880852764886416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-89011969950016878632018-08-13T19:51:06.598-05:002018-08-13T19:51:06.598-05:00I'm happy to have from several who feel the sa...I'm happy to have from several who feel the same. I don't want Mary Stewart to be forgotten.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-40714168032359608632018-08-13T17:06:35.957-05:002018-08-13T17:06:35.957-05:00Love this, Kay! Mary Stewart is one of my favorite...Love this, Kay! Mary Stewart is one of my favorites too, as is Rebecca. Jessie @ Dwell in Possibility https://www.blogger.com/profile/16812314114814289903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-54396429085266620902018-08-07T15:13:41.208-05:002018-08-07T15:13:41.208-05:00We do have good taste, right? I've never read...We do have good taste, right? I've never read one of her Jean Plaidy books. A little too historical for my taste, especially at that time.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-2851666828575583172018-08-07T10:58:27.604-05:002018-08-07T10:58:27.604-05:00I knew you would be a fan of Victoria Holt! A Brit...I knew you would be a fan of Victoria Holt! A British author, of course! LOL! She also wrote under other names, Jean Plaidy for one. We have such good taste!Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-67250454562675129842018-08-06T14:06:58.465-05:002018-08-06T14:06:58.465-05:00Just remember that the Sky book was written in 195...Just remember that the Sky book was written in 1956. It is a product of the time, but I liked it very much.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-5793760815898177532018-08-06T14:05:44.766-05:002018-08-06T14:05:44.766-05:00Always happy to add to your TBR list, Katherine! ...Always happy to add to your TBR list, Katherine! LOLKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-4285003460890885352018-08-06T11:51:06.501-05:002018-08-06T11:51:06.501-05:00I love the Mary Stewarts and Rebecca and I'm s...I love the Mary Stewarts and Rebecca and I'm so looking forward to the Ruth Ware so I clearly need to read the others!Katherine Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126062556416434416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-60262088169544261092018-08-06T09:50:38.536-05:002018-08-06T09:50:38.536-05:00Thanks! I'll maybe start with the Skye one the...Thanks! I'll maybe start with the Skye one then, since I'm in Scottish mode at the moment... 😀FictionFanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06212537466233602766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-48323272409746621902018-08-06T06:06:11.895-05:002018-08-06T06:06:11.895-05:00I completely understand about 'so many books.....I completely understand about 'so many books...'. And I feel your 'pain' - Ha!Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-80703555529085928322018-08-05T21:02:16.082-05:002018-08-05T21:02:16.082-05:00A fun post and love reading these book connections...A fun post and love reading these book connections. I've only read two books - Atonement and Rebecca and as for the rest, they all sound interesting too. I still haven't read Ruth Ware's latest book. So many books, so little time. Sigh. Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-63476010342337879622018-08-05T20:08:29.763-05:002018-08-05T20:08:29.763-05:00Margot, it is like a puzzle. That's probably ...Margot, it is like a puzzle. That's probably why I like it so much. I'm not much of an actual puzzle person, but I do like logic puzzles and book puzzles. Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-51775697100616330632018-08-05T20:07:40.472-05:002018-08-05T20:07:40.472-05:00Cleo, you should definitely try Magpie Murders. I...Cleo, you should definitely try Magpie Murders. I think you'd like it a lot.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-8557341340562751162018-08-05T20:07:03.847-05:002018-08-05T20:07:03.847-05:00Well, I guess that's pretty good if you want t...Well, I guess that's pretty good if you want to read them and you're not really a gothic reader. Ha!Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-30445045087711553882018-08-05T18:34:48.968-05:002018-08-05T18:34:48.968-05:00I love to read these chain-linking book posts. It&...I love to read these chain-linking book posts. It's sort of like a puzzle, but I like "getting" it. Loved Magpie Murders too.Margothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07422981969760935118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-84959332725304093302018-08-05T14:26:37.453-05:002018-08-05T14:26:37.453-05:00What a brilliant chain - I have read Atonement and...What a brilliant chain - I have read Atonement and watched the film, more than once, as it is one of my favourite reads. I haven't read any of Mary Stewart's books for years but love Rebecca and Mrs Westaway's death - completely agree on that connection - and have your last two books on my wishlist! Cleopatra Loves Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15752724698249497274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-32082301498378194042018-08-05T13:46:20.688-05:002018-08-05T13:46:20.688-05:00Everyone of the authors in your chain is one I wan...Everyone of the authors in your chain is one I want to try, even though I am not a big fan of gothic stories. I have read Rebecca long ago and want to reread it. And I have read some books by Mary Stewart but a long time ago. TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-90377373639098910082018-08-05T13:39:50.108-05:002018-08-05T13:39:50.108-05:00Helen, I'm glad that several are Mary Stewart ...Helen, I'm glad that several are Mary Stewart fans. I want to reread This Rough Magic. It has been a long, long time.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-79170777427233699082018-08-05T13:39:18.914-05:002018-08-05T13:39:18.914-05:00JoAnn, it's fun to do. Always the first Satur...JoAnn, it's fun to do. Always the first Saturday of the month, but some post theirs at any point that month. I like just seeing what where my mind will go with that chain.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-59459327554374322492018-08-05T13:38:25.205-05:002018-08-05T13:38:25.205-05:00Molly, this is a fun meme. I join in when I can. ...Molly, this is a fun meme. I join in when I can. I think sometimes the fun for me keeps coming when I just kind of 'free range' the chain. Let the mind go where it wants to. And I think Ware's newest book is a really good one.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-58066602547281067032018-08-05T13:37:11.048-05:002018-08-05T13:37:11.048-05:00Hope it doesn't take too long for you to come ...Hope it doesn't take too long for you to come to the top of the list. Magpie Murders has gained in popularity over the last year.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-27488750786564893062018-08-05T12:47:04.938-05:002018-08-05T12:47:04.938-05:00Yes! I am 25th in line for three copies in the sta...Yes! I am 25th in line for three copies in the state downloadable books library! He is like Alexander McCall Smith- so prolific and not just in one genre.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-78334623682038300792018-08-05T10:18:39.660-05:002018-08-05T10:18:39.660-05:00That's a great chain! Rebecca is one of my fa...That's a great chain! Rebecca is one of my favourite classics - I loved it when I first read it as a teenager and I still loved it when I re-read it last year. I also enjoyed Magpie Murders and the two Mary Stewart books, especially This Rough Magic. Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618973352348296555noreply@blogger.com