tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post3719236968118645793..comments2024-03-28T05:11:15.109-04:00Comments on Avid Reader's Musings: Assassination VacationMelissa (Avid Reader)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-81733975430423963152011-04-04T11:10:03.841-04:002011-04-04T11:10:03.841-04:00Nymeth - Definitely try her out, hilarious.
Swap...Nymeth - Definitely try her out, hilarious. <br /><br />Swapna - That's awful! My audio was unabridged. I'm a stickler for that and refuse to read anything abridged. It's like seeing the movie and thinking you know the whole story from the book.Melissa (Avid Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-9607247424954620942011-04-02T17:11:59.926-04:002011-04-02T17:11:59.926-04:00I absolutely loved this one on audio - I'm jus...I absolutely loved this one on audio - I'm just sad it was abridged!Swapnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16171455620986800695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-16226628793840014992011-03-28T14:36:02.913-04:002011-03-28T14:36:02.913-04:00I have not read her before, but she sounds like so...I have not read her before, but she sounds like someone I would love.Ana S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16092495983972185943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-66488039548895858972011-03-28T10:30:13.260-04:002011-03-28T10:30:13.260-04:00Monica - Yes, read it and then come visit the US! ...Monica - Yes, read it and then come visit the US! <br /><br />Captain - LT folks tend to have great recommendations. Enjoy!Melissa (Avid Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-43412845855888116202011-03-26T12:36:55.187-04:002011-03-26T12:36:55.187-04:00I just got The Wordy Shipmates last month since so...I just got The Wordy Shipmates last month since so many people on LT seemed to like it. I'm happy to hear you like the author too!Captain Nick Sparrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12668840981814071637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-22590990045545801852011-03-26T03:15:55.937-04:002011-03-26T03:15:55.937-04:00I've never heard of her. Never been to America...I've never heard of her. Never been to America either, but I'm always drawn to New England, especially Maine (right area, yes? lol). SO this would be a good one to try out.Monicahttp://inknchai.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-37956078720155507582011-03-25T14:34:24.688-04:002011-03-25T14:34:24.688-04:00nomadreader - Enjoy!
Jeanne - You can't go wr...nomadreader - Enjoy!<br /><br />Jeanne - You can't go wrong with this or with Hornby. Enjoy your trip!Melissa (Avid Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-349523940040394072011-03-24T19:16:38.471-04:002011-03-24T19:16:38.471-04:00I loved the audio of The Wordy Shipmates, so when ...I loved the audio of The Wordy Shipmates, so when I saw this one on the audio shelf at the library this week, I checked it out in preparation for a family car trip this week, with a couple of Nick Hornby novels as backup. Sounds like I should propose this one first.Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01374498643286099244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-13559232534663791632011-03-24T16:13:51.697-04:002011-03-24T16:13:51.697-04:00I've wanted to read this book for far too many...I've wanted to read this book for far too many years. I finally picked it up at the library, and I hope to get started soon!nomadreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04795144320842413060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-79732368171235385872011-03-24T15:12:58.802-04:002011-03-24T15:12:58.802-04:00Sandy - You should check out The Partly Cloudy Pat...Sandy - You should check out The Partly Cloudy Patriot too. I loved that one. <br /><br />Kristi/Jenners/Falaise - Definitely check her out. This is a great place to start.Melissa (Avid Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-20822739048264303122011-03-24T13:40:27.565-04:002011-03-24T13:40:27.565-04:00I've never heard of her either but this one so...I've never heard of her either but this one sounds like my kind of thing. I'll have to read it in print though - for some reason audiobooks and I don't get on.Falaisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01296217731383114462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-50036031407381107572011-03-24T12:51:24.738-04:002011-03-24T12:51:24.738-04:00I keep hearing how great this book is. I think I s...I keep hearing how great this book is. I think I shall have to make it my next Audible download!Jennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-23169428320367218902011-03-24T07:56:08.665-04:002011-03-24T07:56:08.665-04:00I've never heard of Sarah Vowell, but her sens...I've never heard of Sarah Vowell, but her sense of humor sounds like it's a style that I would love. I'll have to see if my library carries any of her books. I have yet to try any audiobooks, but this sounds like one of her books would be a good way to start.Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07343557750428307066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-75894631521446309522011-03-24T05:25:44.868-04:002011-03-24T05:25:44.868-04:00I have to vigorously stick my hand in the air and ...I have to vigorously stick my hand in the air and confirm that her audios are a piece of work. Don't read the print version of you can help it! I have also listened to The Wordy Shipmates, and have her new relaase ordered from the library as I speak!Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.com