tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post8383585051579551715..comments2024-03-28T05:11:15.109-04:00Comments on Avid Reader's Musings: Mini Reviews: Pairing Books with Movies (or TV) 5Melissa (Avid Reader)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-62534471104291603382012-05-01T11:20:10.732-04:002012-05-01T11:20:10.732-04:00Kristi - I think Isaac's Storm is better than ...Kristi - I think Isaac's Storm is better than Devil in the White City (same author), but both are good. Midnight is definitely my favorite of the bunch. <br /><br />I agree about The Office. I've never found Kelly very funny, but some of the other characters are wonderful. I wish they'd ended the show when Carrell left. I was expecting something really light from Mindy's book and that's what it was, so I enjoyed it.Melissa (Avid Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-71880735194410415972012-04-30T16:50:46.738-04:002012-04-30T16:50:46.738-04:00I really loved Midnight so I might try Monsters of...I really loved Midnight so I might try Monsters of Florence. I haven't read Devil in the White City. I'll have to add that one to my list too. There's definitely an added level of interest for me in reading that type of book because of the fact that it's true.<br /><br />The Office has kind of crapped out recently. It's just not as funny anymore. Kelly is funny, but in small doses. It's mostly her one-liners that get me. No fault of Mindy Kaling's, though. The character is just kind of annoying. I do want to read her book though. Maybe I'll give the audio version a try. I'd imagine it would be a better experience than reading it if it's really light fare.Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07343557750428307066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-86602430488408356692012-04-30T10:26:37.002-04:002012-04-30T10:26:37.002-04:00Jenners - It did feel light. I liked her list of h...Jenners - It did feel light. I liked her list of her favorite comedy moments. <br /><br />Care - I've been watching it because of Tate as well (love Donna so much), but it's just not really funny any more. <br /> <br />Trish - I hadn't heard of Monster before reading it, so it was nice to go into it with no expectations.Melissa (Avid Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-34505301180272018952012-04-29T15:12:25.847-04:002012-04-29T15:12:25.847-04:00Can you believe that yours is the first post I rem...Can you believe that yours is the first post I remember seeing on Monsters in Florence? I won the book back in 2008 (or 2009) and it's been sitting on my shelf since then. I'm glad you loved it so much and agree about Midnight and Devil. <br /><br />Have Mindy Kaling's book on my audiobook queue. Looking forward to it!Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-41380469012708908632012-04-27T10:38:23.160-04:002012-04-27T10:38:23.160-04:00I've had both of these books on my to read lis...I've had both of these books on my to read list for awhile. Mindy Kaling wrote my all time favorite episode of The Office, "The Injury." I die laughing every. sigle. time. My love has also waned for it in recent years, but when Catherine Tate joined the cast I managed to catch a few episodes on Donna's behalf. :) It's just not the same without Steve Carell.<br />CareAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-62740863075424211222012-04-26T18:34:50.103-04:002012-04-26T18:34:50.103-04:00I think I actually have a copy of Monsters of Flor...I think I actually have a copy of Monsters of Florence somwhere! I must dig it out. And I listened to Kaling's book … it was OK but felt very very very light.Jennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-32150261824613028102012-04-26T15:10:31.818-04:002012-04-26T15:10:31.818-04:00annieb - I really enjoy nonfiction too. I think it...annieb - I really enjoy nonfiction too. I think it gets a bad rap as being "boring," but there are boring books in every genre. If it's well-written and about a topic that's interesting I tend to love it. Preston mentioned his thriller books in this one, but I haven't had a chance to check them out yet.Melissa (Avid Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-55291124325275639852012-04-26T14:41:12.602-04:002012-04-26T14:41:12.602-04:00I know most people seem to have a problem with non...I know most people seem to have a problem with nonfiction, but it is my favorite genre. Douglas Preston writes a series with Lincoln Child that are classified as thrillers--above average in my opinion, but very violent. Douglas' brother, Richard, only writes narrative nonfiction, such as The Hot Zone (ebola virus); Demon In the Freezer (smallpox) and The Wild Trees (my favorite about the redwoods).anniebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17728598854622972187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-14941440107704894712012-04-26T13:23:00.933-04:002012-04-26T13:23:00.933-04:00Kat - Yes! I read it as an audiobook and it was re...Kat - Yes! I read it as an audiobook and it was really fun that way. I really need to start mentioning which books are audio reads for me. <br /><br />Sandy - It's not anything to get excited about, but it's fun on audio.Melissa (Avid Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-52663732774922198532012-04-26T10:06:56.661-04:002012-04-26T10:06:56.661-04:00I loved Monster of Florence...this is exactly why ...I loved Monster of Florence...this is exactly why the right true crime just doesn't get any better for your reading pleasure. It wouldn't be half as good if it was made up! Remind me never to go to Italy too BTW. <br /><br />As far as Mindy's book, we love The Office but she is just a side attraction for me so unless it is phenomenal (I've heard its not) I will pass.Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-19775929718702910882012-04-26T08:37:36.441-04:002012-04-26T08:37:36.441-04:00I'm really wanting to read the Mindy Kaling bo...I'm really wanting to read the Mindy Kaling book - it sounds hilarious! Do you think it would make a good audiobook choice?Kat @ NoPageLeftBehindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09255578898082061820noreply@blogger.com