tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754919688510890076.post3027101364604194532..comments2024-03-07T11:38:48.622-08:00Comments on We Be Reading: 2013: In SummaryKristen M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02335598194501733541noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754919688510890076.post-77857580186292252572014-01-08T21:33:17.866-08:002014-01-08T21:33:17.866-08:00Neverwhere was SO much better the second time thro...Neverwhere was SO much better the second time through. I'm a bit worried about a reread of American Gods because I appreciated it but didn't love it the first time. But I do have the nice author's preferred text to read next time so hopefully it helps me move toward love (or at least a stronger like).Kristen M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02335598194501733541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754919688510890076.post-86619816066215012952014-01-05T18:31:18.794-08:002014-01-05T18:31:18.794-08:00I think you are right, and My Law does apply to Ne...I think you are right, and My Law does apply to Neil Gaiman too! Certainly Sandman repays rereading, and Neverwhere did too. The only exception (for me) has been American Gods -- it utterly captivated me the first time through, in high school, and I have never loved it in subsequent rereads. Strange but true!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754919688510890076.post-91414503031771001462014-01-04T18:12:15.790-08:002014-01-04T18:12:15.790-08:00I bet it will be better! She just packs in so much...I bet it will be better! She just packs in so much goodness that you're bound to have missed things that you will catch again. :)<br />And happy new year to you too, my dear!Kristen M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02335598194501733541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754919688510890076.post-72858140669420115092014-01-04T15:50:46.150-08:002014-01-04T15:50:46.150-08:00I JUST finished Howl's Moving Castle and I'...I JUST finished Howl's Moving Castle and I'm so excited to read it again in March. Thanks for the inspiration! I hope it is even better on the second read. <br /><br />Here's to hoping that 2014 is as amazing a reading year for you!! Happy New Year!Leslie @ This is the Refrainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18027804132268043518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754919688510890076.post-62388848287068392452014-01-02T13:51:28.888-08:002014-01-02T13:51:28.888-08:00I stopped rereading for a while when I started the...I stopped rereading for a while when I started the blog but I've decided lately to make more time for them and it's been nice, especially since I own all of these books and want them to be more than house decor!<br />And I am so darn excited that you got Ocean! Yay!Kristen M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02335598194501733541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754919688510890076.post-24827725851709938632014-01-02T13:50:16.941-08:002014-01-02T13:50:16.941-08:00I am so glad about The Night Circus too. I was afr...I am so glad about The Night Circus too. I was afraid going in but it's just as wonderful as everyone said. I can't wait for my first reread!Kristen M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02335598194501733541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754919688510890076.post-50995584922502017612014-01-02T09:51:36.416-08:002014-01-02T09:51:36.416-08:00Re-reads that were better the second time. Gah. I ...Re-reads that were better the second time. Gah. I knew there was a reason I should make more time for re-reads. What a great year for you! I just downloaded The Ocean at the End of the Lane and am just looking for an excuse to start it. Happy 2014!Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754919688510890076.post-80301980077209240962014-01-02T06:13:51.163-08:002014-01-02T06:13:51.163-08:00Ah! So many great books here! So glad you loved Th...Ah! So many great books here! So glad you loved The Night Circus Kristen! I've reread it every year since it came out now. And Howl! It does just keep getting better. I reread (or, relistened) to it again this year. :)Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026099426503180472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754919688510890076.post-63649268170913514012014-01-02T05:58:05.635-08:002014-01-02T05:58:05.635-08:00Thank you! I am now following him too!Thank you! I am now following him too!Tif Sweeneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06015299390676538748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754919688510890076.post-46874999563548171852014-01-01T12:17:41.180-08:002014-01-01T12:17:41.180-08:00Fantastic!Fantastic!Kristen M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02335598194501733541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754919688510890076.post-57184982285109711062014-01-01T12:17:16.641-08:002014-01-01T12:17:16.641-08:00I will make sure you participate. :) And yes, I mi...I will make sure you participate. :) And yes, I might have become a full-fledged Gaiman fan in the past few years. I think I only read my first book of his maybe four years ago. Crazy!Kristen M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02335598194501733541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754919688510890076.post-5931099849793137872014-01-01T12:13:54.104-08:002014-01-01T12:13:54.104-08:00http://instagram.com/jasperfforde
He takes beauti...http://instagram.com/jasperfforde<br /><br />He takes beautiful pictures of ceilings and of Wales. :)Kristen M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02335598194501733541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754919688510890076.post-13635314595181493832014-01-01T07:32:44.491-08:002014-01-01T07:32:44.491-08:00Wait! Fforde is on IG? What's his username? ...Wait! Fforde is on IG? What's his username? I need to follow him!! I really hope that I live someplace close to where he will be touring!!Tif Sweeneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06015299390676538748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754919688510890076.post-78020521977754850012013-12-31T14:36:32.030-08:002013-12-31T14:36:32.030-08:00I got her Best Of collection from Mary for Christm...I got her Best Of collection from Mary for Christmas too, so I have all kinds of Connie Willis goodness waiting. Carl V. Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15948764216438379394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754919688510890076.post-10919895048130838022013-12-31T14:23:48.555-08:002013-12-31T14:23:48.555-08:00I have to do DWJ month this year. I have so much b...I have to do DWJ month this year. I have so much by her I want to read!! You had an awesome reading year. I would say you are a Gaiman fan. :)Kailanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136262232046813471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754919688510890076.post-25909957410641902152013-12-31T11:59:51.820-08:002013-12-31T11:59:51.820-08:00Thank you, Carl! It's one of my favorite pictu...Thank you, Carl! It's one of my favorite pictures from the year and it's just from my front porch. :)<br /><br />I didn't realize I had reread so much Gaiman this year but I agree that the experiences were good because I knew him and his style better and so could focus on the story and the details.<br /><br />You are going to love the Impossible Things collection. I'm also planning on buying and reading her Best Of collection this year.<br /><br />And I can't imagine reading Ready Player One now. I'll definitely revisit on audio (as well as finding that Jim Dale Night Circus one!).<br /><br />Have a fantastic new year! :)Kristen M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02335598194501733541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754919688510890076.post-83055071055446526202013-12-31T11:51:33.175-08:002013-12-31T11:51:33.175-08:00I honestly didn't believe she could write a my...I honestly didn't believe she could write a mystery with likeable characters. ;) It was refreshing to not have a surprise engagement at the end between two characters who presumably hated each other until that moment.<br />Thank you for your support this year, Aarti!Kristen M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02335598194501733541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754919688510890076.post-15841934853057727232013-12-31T11:49:50.201-08:002013-12-31T11:49:50.201-08:00I'm really trying to finish that last book thi...I'm really trying to finish that last book this year too! And I'm so happy that your kids are loving TWWoO. You'll definitely have to continue in the series with them then. :)<br />And Jasper Fforde just announced the third Dragonslayer book on Instagram the other day!!! The Eye of Zoltar -- April 10 in the UK and October in the US ... WITH A TOUR!!!<br />And I can't tell you how excited I am about DWJ March with her last novel coming out (Feb in the UK, April in the US).<br />Have a wonderful new year too, Tif!Kristen M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02335598194501733541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754919688510890076.post-36720011263483703952013-12-31T11:46:44.568-08:002013-12-31T11:46:44.568-08:00Thank you, Ana!Thank you, Ana!Kristen M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02335598194501733541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754919688510890076.post-80532833017827128382013-12-31T09:36:23.361-08:002013-12-31T09:36:23.361-08:00Love that opening picture. :)
Great list of read...Love that opening picture. :)<br /><br />Great list of reading for the year. Interesting to see Gaiman on your list of books that were even better the second time around. I generally love his work first time and still enjoy it much more the second time around. Part of that may be that the second reading is focused simply on the story itself vs. comparing it to his previous works. <br /><br />I ordered the Impossible Things collection for myself for Christmas and Fortunately, The Milk is making its way too me now. Look forward to enjoying them both. <br /><br />Ready Player One is a great audio book. It is one of those books I couldn't imagine reading as the audio blows that experience away. <br /><br />The next time I "read" The Night Circus I hope to listen to Jim Dale's audio narration. <br /><br />I sincerely hope that 2014 blows this great year away for you. Carl V. Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15948764216438379394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754919688510890076.post-33774165957686506032013-12-31T08:05:31.712-08:002013-12-31T08:05:31.712-08:00Footsteps in the Dark is my favorite of Heyer'...Footsteps in the Dark is my favorite of Heyer's mysteries, too - I think because most of the characters are actually LIKEABLE and do appear to like EACH OTHER, which is huge!<br /><br />So glad you had such a great reading year - here's to more in 2014 :-)Aartihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754919688510890076.post-21154510597694919092013-12-31T07:01:36.931-08:002013-12-31T07:01:36.931-08:00Great stats!! I have not compiled all of mine (an...Great stats!! I have not compiled all of mine (and they won't be quite as detailed!) because I'm hoping to finish at least 2 more books today! One of these said books is The Wonderful Wizard of Oz with my kids! This is one of the most well-received books I've read to them!!<br /><br />I am really looking forward to re-reading The Last Dragonslayer in 2014 and then reading The Song of the Quarkbeast. I really want to get to these sooner rather than later! And, I can't wait for more DWJ March! I think I'm going to wait to read Castle in the Air until then!<br /><br />Best of luck to you in 2014!!Tif Sweeneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06015299390676538748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754919688510890076.post-9082493717947735582013-12-31T03:41:40.008-08:002013-12-31T03:41:40.008-08:00yay for the return of DWJ month :D
Looks like yo...yay for the return of DWJ month :D <br /><br />Looks like you read some excellent books this year - here's to an equally great 2014!Ana S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16092495983972185943noreply@blogger.com