tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post7598311603387402144..comments2024-03-28T21:16:19.040-05:00Comments on kay's reading life: First Chapter First Paragraph - Norse MythologyKayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-63799742556010465372019-01-11T07:35:53.521-06:002019-01-11T07:35:53.521-06:00I hear you, Stacy. Perhaps another book.I hear you, Stacy. Perhaps another book.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-20791975340777837232019-01-10T23:50:50.289-06:002019-01-10T23:50:50.289-06:00I've wanted to read Gaiman for a while, but I ...I've wanted to read Gaiman for a while, but I don't think this is where I'd start.stacybuckeyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16811500448951042300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-48980699262727034682019-01-10T16:29:34.501-06:002019-01-10T16:29:34.501-06:00Thanks for telling me what you have of his. I'...Thanks for telling me what you have of his. I've gotten some good suggestions from everyone here.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-63648732882603952682019-01-10T14:53:17.762-06:002019-01-10T14:53:17.762-06:00I have some books by Gaiman I would like to read: ...I have some books by Gaiman I would like to read: The Anansi Boys and Neverwhere. Also a book he wrote with Terry Pratchett, Good Omens. Maybe I will get to one or two of them this year.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-54802785601812092172019-01-10T07:50:21.145-06:002019-01-10T07:50:21.145-06:00Thanks for the recommendation, Iliana. I also lov...Thanks for the recommendation, Iliana. I also love Greek mythology. I was working at the library when Rick Riordan first came out with the Percy Jackson series and I read The Lightning Thief. Loved it. Told lots of moms, dads, and kids about that series.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-10584035023457633982019-01-10T07:49:16.005-06:002019-01-10T07:49:16.005-06:00We watched a little bit of Vikings too, but quickl...We watched a little bit of Vikings too, but quickly decided we were not all that interested. You might like this one, Gayle.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-51902293605447457952019-01-09T19:54:53.423-06:002019-01-09T19:54:53.423-06:00I don't know very much about Norse mythology s...I don't know very much about Norse mythology so this would be interesting to read. I loved Greek mythology when I studied it in high school and college. As far as recs for other Neil Gaiman books, I've only read Coraline which I highly recommend. I need to read more of his books that's for sure!Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-16581777078516155662019-01-09T18:15:45.387-06:002019-01-09T18:15:45.387-06:00I could be interested in this book. Scandinavian r...I could be interested in this book. Scandinavian roots. When they first did the show "Vikings" I watched it. It was a depiction of people who are legends. It was based on what has been passed down. They often addressed the Norse gods and what they stood for etc. After 2 seasons, the writers went nuts. I liked when they described history, legends and myths. I may check this out.Gayle https://www.blogger.com/profile/05324288437647224038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-29108325269058718182019-01-09T13:36:37.356-06:002019-01-09T13:36:37.356-06:00Good to know, Michelle. As I said, I haven't ...Good to know, Michelle. As I said, I haven't read anything by him, but I've certainly heard a lot about his books.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-54762601731101844382019-01-09T13:36:11.551-06:002019-01-09T13:36:11.551-06:00I haven't read it yet, Rita, but from the chap...I haven't read it yet, Rita, but from the chapter headings it looks like stories. I'll write a post about my experience - probably telling what happens and the thoughts from the book group meeting in late January.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-46059238565880339972019-01-09T11:32:02.324-06:002019-01-09T11:32:02.324-06:00That first chapter is pure Gaiman. I love him and ...That first chapter is pure Gaiman. I love him and yet have not yet read this one. I need to change that in 2019!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02160951421693455864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-86313035049060858422019-01-09T07:56:16.671-06:002019-01-09T07:56:16.671-06:00Never read a Gaiman. I assumed he was heavy into f...Never read a Gaiman. I assumed he was heavy into fantasy, but not the kind I read. How is this story presented? I mean, I'm trying to wrap my brain around how he is writing this. Fantasy fiction featuring mythological gods, or a compilation of known essays about them? Hope you enjoy it.Phoebe @ My Bookish Friendshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17516940841211776660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-44344828193966058142019-01-09T05:22:55.618-06:002019-01-09T05:22:55.618-06:00Margot, I don't think of him as a mystery writ...Margot, I don't think of him as a mystery writer either. This particular book club is not the mystery book club. I also attend (or attempt to attend) a couple of other book clubs that read a mix of fiction and non-fiction. I'm not always interested in the books they select, but am sometimes game for a new author.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-48326971099864527742019-01-09T05:21:24.656-06:002019-01-09T05:21:24.656-06:00I've always been interested in mythology and k...I've always been interested in mythology and know more about the Greek myths. I have liked reading about the Norse ones as well over the years. Plus, I do like Thor. Ha!Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-8111401763160748552019-01-09T05:20:30.503-06:002019-01-09T05:20:30.503-06:00Thanks, Nise'! Yes, this particular book club...Thanks, Nise'! Yes, this particular book club is one I try to attend, but don't always get to do it. Also, I'm not always particularly interested in the book. It's at another area library.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-74669500754374049892019-01-09T05:19:25.135-06:002019-01-09T05:19:25.135-06:00I'm glad to hear about your experiences with G...I'm glad to hear about your experiences with Gaiman's work, Cath. I've gotten some good suggestions for future reads. Haven't started this yet, but soon.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-55188062967086043842019-01-08T23:22:14.932-06:002019-01-08T23:22:14.932-06:00I've read several books by this author that I ...I've read several books by this author that I really enjoyed. I just didn't think of him as a mystery writer. Now I'm curios. Enjoy your bookclub discussion.Margothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07422981969760935118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-41260850309493138242019-01-08T20:47:34.838-06:002019-01-08T20:47:34.838-06:00He is so not my cup of tea, but he's doing jus...He is so not my cup of tea, but he's doing just fine without me! Also, I have no interested in Norse myths. Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-77670631830223131872019-01-08T19:34:42.498-06:002019-01-08T19:34:42.498-06:00Glad you are able to attend your book club. Love t...Glad you are able to attend your book club. Love this author and would give this book a try.Nise' https://www.blogger.com/profile/15586400022454009379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-51281813689970764292019-01-08T16:29:10.965-06:002019-01-08T16:29:10.965-06:00This one of those books that I've had on my ra...This one of those books that I've had on my radar for a while. I have read some Gaiman, a couple of novels and a couple of books of short stories plus Good Omens, the book he wrote with Terry Pratchett, which is excellent. The Graveyard Book is also excellent and The Ocean at the End of the Lane. I'll be interested to hear what you make of this Norse myths book when you've finished, Kay.Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371069000185280668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-60115043333199292762019-01-08T14:49:20.962-06:002019-01-08T14:49:20.962-06:00I'll keep those books in mind, Les. And I agr...I'll keep those books in mind, Les. And I agree that his voice is great.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-35409923653409933552019-01-08T14:49:01.344-06:002019-01-08T14:49:01.344-06:00Oh good and thanks for telling about it. I listen...Oh good and thanks for telling about it. I listened to a sample of his reading (so many authors who read their own works are...not so great). Gaiman is wonderful sounding though.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-83517777984532835182019-01-08T14:48:18.527-06:002019-01-08T14:48:18.527-06:00About to start it soon. Thanks, Yvonne!About to start it soon. Thanks, Yvonne!Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-71819187004956011672019-01-08T14:48:03.770-06:002019-01-08T14:48:03.770-06:00Yes, I listened to a bit of his reading and his vo...Yes, I listened to a bit of his reading and his voice is lovely. Really.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-32058325244063594412019-01-08T14:47:42.485-06:002019-01-08T14:47:42.485-06:00So, you are a Gaiman fan too. Good to know.So, you are a Gaiman fan too. Good to know.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.com