tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post115524560040885939..comments2024-03-28T07:26:40.144-07:00Comments on Coastal Horizons... <i>books, beaches, and backroad adventures</i>: My Favorite Non-Fiction BooksLeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-1155728283720878002006-08-16T04:38:00.000-07:002006-08-16T04:38:00.000-07:00Ooooh, what a treat that would be to read, Lesley!...Ooooh, what a treat that would be to read, Lesley! All this talk about Hanff makes me want to watch the movie again. Why don't I have this in my permanent collection??Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-1155598615660880022006-08-14T16:36:00.000-07:002006-08-14T16:36:00.000-07:00Yup, I've read all of Helene Hanff's books as she'...Yup, I've read all of Helene Hanff's books as she's one of my favorite writers. I would love to get my hands on a copy of 'The Library of Helene Hanff' which apparently detailed out all of the books she had in her possession. Sadly, it's OOP and I've yet to find a used copy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-1155490596106561412006-08-13T10:36:00.000-07:002006-08-13T10:36:00.000-07:00Lesley,I wonder how many of us have significant ot...Lesley,<BR/><BR/>I wonder how many of us have significant others in the IT/Computer biz. Blogging isn't terribly difficult, but it sure helps to have someone around when things don't work the way they should.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the recommendation (Underfoot In Show Business). I actually read it back in '97 and didn't care for it nearly as much as her others. Have you read The Duchess of Bloomsbury Street? I thought it was just as good as 84, Charing Cross Road.<BR/><BR/>Lotus, <BR/><BR/>Happy to be an enabler! You really can't go wrong with the three books you're interested in, although Peart's is pretty sad at times. It was very cathartic for me and Rod to read last year. We both identified with a lot he had to say. Not just on the subject of grief, but music (Rod plays the drums and guitar), motorcycles, traveling across the country and all the Canadian references - he even mentions a small town I used to live in - Valleyview. Our book is littered with Post-It Notes and highlighted passages. Truly the mark of a great book, imho. I hope to get some of my older book reviews up on this blog, starting with Ghost Rider. Just need more hours in the day!Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-1155488993217609122006-08-13T10:09:00.000-07:002006-08-13T10:09:00.000-07:00THANK YOU! :)THANK YOU! :)Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00832231139076878401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-1155475252840082442006-08-13T06:20:00.000-07:002006-08-13T06:20:00.000-07:00Hi, Joy. Yes, you may certainly add me to your blo...Hi, Joy. Yes, you may certainly add me to your blog list. I took a quick look at your blog and will be back to read your reviews. Looks very nice at first glimpse. Thanks for visiting.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-1155473993911614242006-08-13T05:59:00.001-07:002006-08-13T05:59:00.001-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00832231139076878401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-1155473949796235222006-08-13T05:59:00.000-07:002006-08-13T05:59:00.000-07:00Hi! My name is Joy (thoughtsofjoyblog.blogspot) a...Hi! My name is Joy (thoughtsofjoyblog.blogspot) and I have been browsing and enjoying your blog. I was wondering if I could add you to my list of Favorite Sites? I will not do it until you respond. :)<BR/><BR/>Happy Reading!Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00832231139076878401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-1155349122842822032006-08-11T19:18:00.000-07:002006-08-11T19:18:00.000-07:00What a great list, Les! As a lover of the non-fi...What a great list, Les! As a lover of the non-fiction genre myself you have inspired me to work on a list of my 13 favorites as well. Three books on your list that I've been dying to read are:<BR/><BR/>Travels with Charley<BR/><BR/>Ghost Rider <BR/><BR/>84, Charing Cross Road.<BR/><BR/>Hope I can get to them soon, especially the Neal Peart one!Lotus Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02081192215823615529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-1155339937642614152006-08-11T16:45:00.000-07:002006-08-11T16:45:00.000-07:00My husband is a computer geek, too! *insert eerie ...My husband is a computer geek, too! *insert eerie twilight zone music here*<BR/><BR/>I started my blog back in January, and I've had lots of fun discovering all the different gizmos and features, and 'meeting' so many other book bloggers!<BR/><BR/>I like the new addition - Helene Hanff is one of my favorite writers. I highly recommend 'Underfoot in Show Business' - her tale of trying to make it in the NYC theater world.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-1155319280873396732006-08-11T11:01:00.000-07:002006-08-11T11:01:00.000-07:00I look forward to our chats, too. BTW, I love the ...I look forward to our chats, too. BTW, I love the photo you've selected for your Blog ID. Very charming and peaceful in appearance.<BR/><BR/>And, to add to the kindred spirit belief, I too love to bike and canoe. I'm hoping to get a kayak in the next year or so.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-1155317737702791722006-08-11T10:35:00.000-07:002006-08-11T10:35:00.000-07:00Yep, I'm not going to post to Thursday Thirteen we...Yep, I'm not going to post to Thursday Thirteen website anymore. It's not my thing. I like your idea of composing a list anyway, and then we can 'discuss it amongst ourselves.' <BR/><BR/>I'm so glad to have made your acquaintance. Looking forward to lots of good chats.Bellezza https://www.blogger.com/profile/18073864187188953633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-1155308874099010712006-08-11T08:07:00.000-07:002006-08-11T08:07:00.000-07:00Bellezza,Quite a few of the books in my non-fictio...Bellezza,<BR/><BR/>Quite a few of the books in my non-fiction list are comprised of short essays, generally dealing with life with children, gardens, writing, etc. Sharon Randall's is wonderful and I hope she'll write another in the future. Dominique Brownings is quite good, too. It deals with her life after divorce. She has a son (or two?) and I enjoyed reading about their interactions - my daughter was a teenager when I read the book. Found myself nodding my head in agreement on more than one occasion.<BR/><BR/>I don't plan on partaking in Thursday Thirteen other than composing my own lists. I have no plans to post to the website, as I'd rather not get a bunch of comments by virtual (pun intended) strangers. I love hearing from my book blogging friends, however. And after just a few short weeks, I feel like I've come to know several quite well. <BR/><BR/>Kindred spirits, as Anne Gilbert would say. :)Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-1155300391765649192006-08-11T05:46:00.000-07:002006-08-11T05:46:00.000-07:00I am not generally a nonfiction fan. I did love Oc...I am not generally a nonfiction fan. I did love October Sky, and my son and I even watched the movie several times. I also love Madeleine L'Engle, as you know, and will read any of her nonfiction any time. <BR/><BR/>My husband works in technology as well; he's the IT manager for our county. But, he doesn't like it very much. You're lucky to have help on your blog. There's a million lists I'd like to add on the side.<BR/><BR/>Finally, I have mixed emotions about Thursday Thirteen myself. In a way, I like the creation of lists because they're simple, short and sweet. They're also just enough revealing. But, the concept of running around and leaving the briefest remark on someone else's blog just to say you've been there doesn't appeal to me in the least. I'd much rather have 'conversations' with a few than comments with many.Bellezza https://www.blogger.com/profile/18073864187188953633noreply@blogger.com