tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post4303719479301753542..comments2024-03-28T12:15:28.620-07:00Comments on Coastal Horizons... <i>books, beaches, and backroad adventures</i>: The Art of FieldingLeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-23700108323709591382012-06-24T04:08:36.049-07:002012-06-24T04:08:36.049-07:00If you already have it on your iTunes, you might a...If you already have it on your iTunes, you might as well give it a try. Who knows. This may be one we will disagree on. :)Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-21186936999033063762012-06-21T05:38:24.787-07:002012-06-21T05:38:24.787-07:00Oh bummer! My desire to listen to this one was gr...Oh bummer! My desire to listen to this one was growing (already in my iTunes), but I'm not so sure I want to now.Thoughts of Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05572910467988997432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-38068294697370140182012-06-16T07:31:53.088-07:002012-06-16T07:31:53.088-07:00It was more like the 1977 on, Maudeen. I used to w...It was more like the 1977 on, Maudeen. I used to watch the Dodgers on tv with my boyfriend and his friends. Yes, I forgot Bill Russell!<br /><br />Hmmm, a good baseball story. I'll have to think about that and see if I can come up with a recommendation for you. :)Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-67252222299173288102012-06-16T07:30:08.336-07:002012-06-16T07:30:08.336-07:00And I can't say if I think you'd like it o...And I can't say if I think you'd like it or not. Sorry!Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-41863921664234854292012-06-13T23:36:36.175-07:002012-06-13T23:36:36.175-07:00You had to be a Dodgers fan ca. 1974-1976. That&#...You had to be a Dodgers fan ca. 1974-1976. That's when Dodger Stadium was my home away from home. I have so many fond memories! But you forgot Bill Russell (my favorite) and Bill Buckner. Oh and how about Tommy John?? I'm sorry this book didn't work for you. I long for a really good baseball story!Beachreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12758420829062991423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-31757259791213328502012-06-11T18:39:15.519-07:002012-06-11T18:39:15.519-07:00I've read reviews of this in written form and ...I've read reviews of this in written form and on audio...not sure if I'll do either!Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-43119814899469103682012-06-11T16:21:04.819-07:002012-06-11T16:21:04.819-07:00Did you listen to the audio or read the printed ve...Did you listen to the audio or read the printed version? Have you read The Marriage Plot? It reminded me a bit of that novel, with a pinch of A Prayer for Owen Meany thrown into the mix.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-81615026798545258942012-06-11T11:51:14.681-07:002012-06-11T11:51:14.681-07:00I loved the first part of the book, but like you, ...I loved the first part of the book, but like you, found the second part less interesting. I'm still including it as a favorite, if only for the descriptions of baseball!jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-76394704513206942522012-06-11T08:08:06.302-07:002012-06-11T08:08:06.302-07:00I glanced at Irving's latest (read a few pages...I glanced at Irving's latest (read a few pages) and decided it wasn't for me. I don't think you'd really enjoy this one either, Meredith. Are you a baseball fan?<br /><br />The photo for my header was taken at Sunken Gardens here in Lincoln. I'll share some more pix...maybe for a Wordless Wednesday.<br /><br />I got your lovely letter and will write soon. Love to you, dear friend.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-10028046451215151642012-06-11T08:06:02.541-07:002012-06-11T08:06:02.541-07:00I was going to re-read The Stand for Trish's r...I was going to re-read The Stand for Trish's read-along, but there are far too many new books calling to me. I have the complete and uncut edition and it would probably take me all summer to read 1141 pages! Good luck!Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-44270210520640447532012-06-11T08:04:51.267-07:002012-06-11T08:04:51.267-07:00I don't know if it's a case or poor editin...I don't know if it's a case or poor editing or just lack of focus. It's as if he couldn't decide whether to tell a baseball story, a collegiate story or one about a man grappling with his sexual identity--at a late age!Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-37512204514018398372012-06-10T18:13:20.773-07:002012-06-10T18:13:20.773-07:00Hmmm, as a fan of John Irving's I was disappoi...Hmmm, as a fan of John Irving's I was disappointed in <i>his</i> latest work. So, I may be disappointed in this as well. ;)<br /><br />However, your header photo is awesome! I could gaze at that for absolutely hours!!Bellezza https://www.blogger.com/profile/18073864187188953633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-54948996770190679712012-06-10T18:07:08.279-07:002012-06-10T18:07:08.279-07:00I've been meaning to get to this one, but THE ...I've been meaning to get to this one, but THE STAND (1,100pp) is taking all my free time.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-73520590639764136182012-06-10T17:01:59.219-07:002012-06-10T17:01:59.219-07:00It sounds like it starts out strong but then fizzl...It sounds like it starts out strong but then fizzles out. Maybe better editing would have helped.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.com