tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post8469313427414046037..comments2024-03-28T05:11:15.109-04:00Comments on Avid Reader's Musings: Steinbeck Tour: Sweet ThursdayMelissa (Avid Reader)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-69309769440788624202011-09-06T09:50:07.948-04:002011-09-06T09:50:07.948-04:00Captain - Enjoy! I think you'll really like it...Captain - Enjoy! I think you'll really like it.Melissa (Avid Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-32476487210067813072011-09-04T20:01:09.165-04:002011-09-04T20:01:09.165-04:00I just got this book from my secret santa last yea...I just got this book from my secret santa last year, so I plan to reread Cannery Row first. Good to know you liked it!Captain Nick Sparrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12668840981814071637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-69159077546411579702011-08-29T13:13:55.562-04:002011-08-29T13:13:55.562-04:00JaneGS - Hazel really is wonderful. His naïveté ma...JaneGS - Hazel really is wonderful. His naïveté makes him both sweet and sincere.Melissa (Avid Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-88979416343709068192011-08-28T13:30:45.652-04:002011-08-28T13:30:45.652-04:00So glad you enjoyed this book--I also reviewed it ...So glad you enjoyed this book--I also reviewed it along with Cannery Row because they are my favorite Steinbecks. Sweet, true, and touching--elegant and earthy at the same time.<br /><br />Hazel is my favorite :)JaneGShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11094501834387622997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-58132875931271124822011-08-22T14:05:06.806-04:002011-08-22T14:05:06.806-04:00Rebecca Reid - There's something to be said fo...Rebecca Reid - There's something to be said for his lighter works. <br /><br />Allie - It really is wonderful. <br /><br />Bybee - It's not one you hear much about, but it's so great. <br /><br />Shelley - Oh my gosh, I want that T-shirt!<br /><br />Karen K. - If you loved Cannery Row, you definitely have to read this!<br /><br />BookQuoter - That's a powerful one!Melissa (Avid Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-17631842595806902672011-08-21T17:17:04.378-04:002011-08-21T17:17:04.378-04:00More books to add to my pile!! Grapes of Wrath is ...More books to add to my pile!! Grapes of Wrath is next on my list to read. I am so behind.BookQuoterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13033467542826463255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-28358750103339666822011-08-20T11:29:11.667-04:002011-08-20T11:29:11.667-04:00I haven't read this one yet but I loved Canner...I haven't read this one yet but I loved Cannery Row, so I really must move it up on the TBR list! Most people don't realize how funny Steinbeck can be.Karen K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13483190930383406559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-51562880264019390082011-08-20T11:17:34.925-04:002011-08-20T11:17:34.925-04:00Another "must-read" to add to my growing...Another "must-read" to add to my growing Steinbeck list! I used to have a T-shirt that listed all of his works (it kind of looked like a concert tee) and it was quite a long list. This circuit is helping me to prioritize!Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18408471966661831444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-20994054172366761442011-08-20T11:07:23.146-04:002011-08-20T11:07:23.146-04:00I've read a lot of Steinbeck...he's one of...I've read a lot of Steinbeck...he's one of my crushes...but never Cannery Row. It's on my TBR. Must check it out & also Sweet Thursday. Thanks for your review!Bybeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10061186489010154661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-6882646039119104722011-08-19T20:27:32.993-04:002011-08-19T20:27:32.993-04:00I just wrote on Kristi's post that I bought th...I just wrote on Kristi's post that I bought three books by Steinbeck today, and Cannery Row was one of them. I'll have to make sure that when I finally read that one, I read this one next. :) It just sounds so lovely (like all of his work).Alliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18420476898132383974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-16635970225797443092011-08-19T19:07:10.168-04:002011-08-19T19:07:10.168-04:00I LOVE EAST of Eden. I'm looking forward to re...I LOVE EAST of Eden. I'm looking forward to reading some of Steinbeck's more light stories. These sound like fun.Rebecca Reidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06062252252301802298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-67677506740530763282011-08-19T14:52:20.432-04:002011-08-19T14:52:20.432-04:00Kristi - I read your Cannery review, you'll lo...Kristi - I read your Cannery review, you'll love this one! <br /><br />Diane - It's wonderful. It's made me look forward to reading even more of his work. <br /><br />Sandy - He really is. I can't wait to hear your thoughts on that one. <br /><br />Teresa - I love your Travels review. That's such a wonderful book.<br /><br />Jason C. - Yes he is, read immediately!Melissa (Avid Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-55932872754517118662011-08-19T11:32:23.900-04:002011-08-19T11:32:23.900-04:00Woah. I had no idea there was a sequel to Cannery ...Woah. I had no idea there was a sequel to Cannery Row and need to read this one immediately. Steinbeck is the freakin' bomb.Jason C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14711508923092264172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-27140207513140975592011-08-19T07:27:38.310-04:002011-08-19T07:27:38.310-04:00Cannery Row was one of the other books Jenny and I...Cannery Row was one of the other books Jenny and I considered reading for the Circuit. I'm glad we went with Travels with Charley because it was delightful (and I see it's one of your favorites), but I do want to try Cannery Row and this sequel at some point.Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09896331683344872038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-30147459564946203032011-08-19T07:01:35.151-04:002011-08-19T07:01:35.151-04:00I think I may have read Of Mice and Men in high sc...I think I may have read Of Mice and Men in high school, but my recent experience with East of Eden has made me realize I need to expand my horizons a bit! He is one incredible writer.Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-19761053317644611522011-08-19T06:49:00.108-04:002011-08-19T06:49:00.108-04:00I love Steinbeck and this one sounds terrific.I love Steinbeck and this one sounds terrific.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-30093867472822238522011-08-19T04:30:04.172-04:002011-08-19T04:30:04.172-04:00Having just finished Cannery Row, I have to read t...Having just finished Cannery Row, I have to read this. It sounds great! I didn't realize there was a sequel. I'm glad there is more of Hazel in this book. He was an interesting character that there wasn't much about in Cannery Row.Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07343557750428307066noreply@blogger.com