tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post1191639641211410835..comments2024-03-28T12:15:28.620-07:00Comments on Coastal Horizons... <i>books, beaches, and backroad adventures</i>: Setting Free the KitesLeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-30433993565137511112022-03-29T14:13:11.847-07:002022-03-29T14:13:11.847-07:00Yes. City of Thieves is terrific! Very visual too...Yes. City of Thieves is terrific! Very visual too. I wish Benioff would write another. I will try getting Alex George's new novel about Paris from the library. thecuecardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08870323589682197091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-90355946198490120762022-03-28T19:31:08.813-07:002022-03-28T19:31:08.813-07:00Oh, JoAnn, this is one you will love! My mom just ...Oh, JoAnn, this is one you will love! My mom just read it and gave it 5 stars. I'm almost tempted to read it again. Already! Les in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15053880852764886416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-3313904954598529312022-03-28T18:46:19.474-07:002022-03-28T18:46:19.474-07:00This sounds wonderful! I love books set in Maine a...This sounds wonderful! I love books set in Maine and that time period, too. Adding to my list.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-73370157553582262972022-03-21T19:53:45.096-07:002022-03-21T19:53:45.096-07:00Helen, I agree. I enjoy reading about that time pe...Helen, I agree. I enjoy reading about that time period and like pop culture references, but am glad when they're not overdone.Les in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15053880852764886416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-48478239661346399182022-03-21T14:33:28.922-07:002022-03-21T14:33:28.922-07:00I think when books are set in a time that I experi...I think when books are set in a time that I experienced as a young person (think 1970s and '80s), I usually enjoy the book. The cultural references give the novel an added boost of authenticity.Helen's Book Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01404788769349792460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-78158175380671679312022-03-19T14:22:55.456-07:002022-03-19T14:22:55.456-07:00Laurel, the setting is wonderful! You'll love ...Laurel, the setting is wonderful! You'll love this book, I'm quite certain.Les in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15053880852764886416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-42288273729709596472022-03-19T14:22:08.474-07:002022-03-19T14:22:08.474-07:00Jen, I love the title too, although I keep wanting...Jen, I love the title too, although I keep wanting to write "Setting the Kites Free" instead of "Setting Free the Kites."Les in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15053880852764886416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-85444222133086818922022-03-19T14:21:17.979-07:002022-03-19T14:21:17.979-07:00Robin, it's a gem. Hope you enjoy it, although...Robin, it's a gem. Hope you enjoy it, although a word of warning... it is filled with several instances of grief. Just be prepared.Les in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15053880852764886416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-83251617056842925622022-03-19T14:20:16.296-07:002022-03-19T14:20:16.296-07:00Susan, it's such a great book! I'm eager t...Susan, it's such a great book! I'm eager to get a copy of his new novel. With regard to the friendship angle, have you read David Benioff's City of Thieves? I enjoyed the friendship between the two main characters in that one, too.Les in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15053880852764886416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-75053027424736115602022-03-19T08:50:40.282-07:002022-03-19T08:50:40.282-07:00This sounds interesting, especially because I'...This sounds interesting, especially because I'm just now writing about our travels in Maine. I appreciate the wide variety of books you review!Laurel (www.ravenandchickadee.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09133248112440273123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-45858719720585726202022-03-19T08:03:28.715-07:002022-03-19T08:03:28.715-07:00I'm intrigued, and I love the title.I'm intrigued, and I love the title. jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-57189058876034090902022-03-19T07:41:51.779-07:002022-03-19T07:41:51.779-07:00This one is going on my list!This one is going on my list!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01857602206725562335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-43062195467227904462022-03-19T05:21:54.567-07:002022-03-19T05:21:54.567-07:00You sold me on this one - and/or the author. I'...You sold me on this one - and/or the author. I'd like to try one of his books. I think his new one also got good reviews. I'm glad you liked this novel - the friendship angle sounds good. And old rundown amusement parks make for ripe settings! thecuecardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08870323589682197091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-25797487996738206702022-03-18T08:49:02.003-07:002022-03-18T08:49:02.003-07:00Erin, A Prayer for Owen Meany is one of my favorit...Erin, A Prayer for Owen Meany is one of my favorite books, too. I think I've read it at least three times. Let me know if you read this one by Alex George. It's so good!Les in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15053880852764886416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-50517352499778259482022-03-18T05:48:10.059-07:002022-03-18T05:48:10.059-07:00Ooo! This sounds amazing! A Prayer for Owen Meany ...Ooo! This sounds amazing! A Prayer for Owen Meany is one of my favorite books of all time, so I will have to check this one out! crackercrumblifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03717268437339860455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-44977108698405829652022-03-17T08:58:25.130-07:002022-03-17T08:58:25.130-07:00Diane, thanks for the link to your review. I think...Diane, thanks for the link to your review. I think I'll give The Good American another try (on audio). I think you'd really enjoy this one, too.Les in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15053880852764886416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-12964411247938399682022-03-17T08:54:03.087-07:002022-03-17T08:54:03.087-07:00Deb, it will be interesting to see if I enjoy his ...Deb, it will be interesting to see if I enjoy his recent novel. I may go back and try his debut, maybe on audio. Les in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15053880852764886416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-21138869514404188762022-03-17T05:19:49.528-07:002022-03-17T05:19:49.528-07:00I read something by this author for my book group ...I read something by this author for my book group and, I recall enjoying it. I just looked, it was in 2012 and it was The Good American.<br /><br />http://bibliophilebythesea.blogspot.com/2016/07/the-good-american-alex-george.html<br /><br />This sounds rather good as well..(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-88691850266930550592022-03-16T18:27:48.096-07:002022-03-16T18:27:48.096-07:00I'm glad to see how much you enjoyed this one....I'm glad to see how much you enjoyed this one. It's interesting, especially considering the fact that you couldn't get interested in the author's other book.Deb Nance at Readerbuzzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12128529491888701996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-40566877113949099012022-03-16T13:23:20.214-07:002022-03-16T13:23:20.214-07:00Thanks, Vicki. It's one I'll be happy to r...Thanks, Vicki. It's one I'll be happy to read again!Les in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15053880852764886416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-60394382767049124362022-03-16T12:07:44.469-07:002022-03-16T12:07:44.469-07:00Great review! It makes me want to find a copy. Great review! It makes me want to find a copy. Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16974471357928655315noreply@blogger.com