tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post5767623311704525525..comments2024-03-28T11:17:43.586+00:00Comments on Read-warbler: The Beautiful MysteryCathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06371069000185280668noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-89736129198610623402019-01-16T14:54:28.432+00:002019-01-16T14:54:28.432+00:00Thanks for your reply, Cath. Not sure I'll sta...Thanks for your reply, Cath. Not sure I'll start this series - too many on the go as you suspect.Margaret @ BooksPleasehttp://www.booksplease.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-40407033195627286712019-01-16T10:06:03.834+00:002019-01-16T10:06:03.834+00:00Pat: LOL... noooo, not taking a break from reading...Pat: LOL... noooo, not taking a break from reading, taking a break from this series. I need to recover a bit. Moving on to something else for a bit.<br /><br />Nan: The religion thing is so funny, it seems I've covered Church of England, Judaism and Roman Catholicism, not bad for an agnostic.<br /><br />I'll be with you at 4 books later today as I've almost finished Michael Palin's Round the World in 80 Days. It is indeed nice to think of us reading side by side, I wonder if we'll end up in the same place again in December?<br /><br />Kay: I knew you'd understand. I have so many questions that will only be answered when I read on, so I will get to the next one soon. We're away for a few days but will be at the library next week so will grab the next book then, even if I don't get to it for a couple of weeks. No, I didn't know that she had actually stayed in the monastry where she set this book, absolutely fascinating, I thought somehow that she must've based it on a real place as was so convincing. <br /><br />Judith: I tend to retreat into non-fiction when a book has knocked me for six. I've been reading Around the World in 80 Days by Michael Palin for normality. I've seen all of his docs on TV but never read any of his books, but wanted to this year. Then my grand-daughter gave me that book for Christmas so it was a perfect opportunity to sample his writing. I don't know how my grand-daughter knew that as I know I haven't told her, life is very odd sometimes. <br /><br />Margaret: Oh yes, I do know the 'shall I start a new series' dilemma. Because it's quite a committment and I suspect we're both reading quite a few already! Yes, there's an ongoing backstory to do with the police, corruption etc, in Quebec, which is not to the fore in every book but it was in this so it would not be a good place to start. Which is a shame as it's such a good book.<br /><br />Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371069000185280668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-84954641925241182702019-01-16T06:58:19.812+00:002019-01-16T06:58:19.812+00:00I still haven't read any of Louise Penny's...I still haven't read any of Louise Penny's books. I think it's the thought of starting another series that is putting me off. But this one does sound good, although I have no idea what 'the personal stuff' you mention is all about - I guess it's part of the ongoing story of the main characters? Would it matter do you think if I jumped in the series at this point? Or do I have to start at the beginning?Margaret @ BooksPleasehttp://www.booksplease.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-69700760126237542932019-01-16T00:11:07.476+00:002019-01-16T00:11:07.476+00:00Hi Cath,
Yikes--oh, I do sympathize and empathize ...Hi Cath,<br />Yikes--oh, I do sympathize and empathize with you. This has happened to me in books (and, of course to all of us, in life). But in books at least I for one have a hard time if I have the rug pulled out from under me unexpectedly. It can upset me for a long time. And then I dig into comfort reads where I know FOR SURE things will turn out all right and nothing terrible is going to happen. Just for a bit. Til I recover. Political messiness can make this condition worse, at least for me. <br />Best wishes to you in your recovery--Judithhttps://readerinthewilderness.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-65863790928345779582019-01-15T14:59:33.983+00:002019-01-15T14:59:33.983+00:00I completely and totally understand your reaction,...I completely and totally understand your reaction, Cath. Truly. Not even kidding. Did you know that Louise and her husband, Michael, visited the monastery that this one is based on while she was researching the book. She probably has something about it on her website. She was surprised that they actually got to stay there - well, she was surprised that 'she' (as a female) got to stay there. Anyway, take a break. Regroup. I think it's smart and good that you are taking your time with this series. More to come. All is well-ish - and that's all I'll say...Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-53390421224443505542019-01-15T14:57:44.652+00:002019-01-15T14:57:44.652+00:00Me too about religion- only mine all about Rabbi S...Me too about religion- only mine all about Rabbi Small. I'm at 4 not 3 but only because my first one was a tiny book (not Kemelman). So right now, we are still pretty even. I love thinking of us reading side by side all those miles apart.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-5051137605594332412019-01-15T12:24:26.218+00:002019-01-15T12:24:26.218+00:00Well you are off and running ! I always love that...Well you are off and running ! I always love that you love whatever book you read so much. Taking a break? You? .. that should last overnight. lol DesLilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02582481597658080464noreply@blogger.com