tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post5223822620211845698..comments2024-03-29T06:26:41.352-07:00Comments on Coastal Horizons... <i>books, beaches, and backroad adventures</i>: Top Ten for 2014Leshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-26621504058769182812015-02-14T13:06:20.754-08:002015-02-14T13:06:20.754-08:00Andi, I'm saving the audio download of The Oce...Andi, I'm saving the audio download of The Ocean at the End of the Lane for a future re-read. I might have to get a copy to read along, too.<br /><br />Sorry you're having a difficult time getting into All the Light We Cannot See... :(Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-91422725572022286462015-02-14T13:05:02.121-08:002015-02-14T13:05:02.121-08:00Kailana, I know! I think a lot of my choices were ...Kailana, I know! I think a lot of my choices were based on high recommendations from fellow bloggers. Helps to know which books to stay away from and which to get to as soon as possible.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-60595276442733720732015-02-14T13:03:44.232-08:002015-02-14T13:03:44.232-08:00Aww, thank you, Booklogged. Your kind words mean a...Aww, thank you, Booklogged. Your kind words mean a lot to me. Yes, I'm still at B&N. Coming up on 8 years!Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-83223865971125748602015-02-14T13:01:55.740-08:002015-02-14T13:01:55.740-08:00Thanks, Marcia! Funny, I don't think of myself...Thanks, Marcia! Funny, I don't think of myself as an adventuresome reader. Just eclectic, I suppose. :)Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-70279958602597864452015-02-14T13:01:05.511-08:002015-02-14T13:01:05.511-08:00I suppose my average of great reads has something ...I suppose my average of great reads has something to do with my ability to quit on books that I really don't care for AND for being such a wishy-washy rater. I find that if I let too much time pass before writing my review, my rating starts to drop, but I stick with my initial reaction, which almost always leads to a higher rating. I keep meaning to do away with the half points/stars... <br /><br />Yes, All the Light We Cannot See is my #1 recommendation, but Andi might disagree. ;) And, oh, yes. Wiley Cash is a wonderful southern writer. I'm excited I still have one of his books to read this year.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-32550388136233288122015-02-14T12:56:00.457-08:002015-02-14T12:56:00.457-08:00Kay, I know you'll love Orphan Train! What a w...Kay, I know you'll love Orphan Train! What a wonderful book to discuss with fellow readers. I also think you'll enjoy Cuckoo's Calling. Rod and I were both so impressed with JK Rowling's ability to write such a good mystery! Thanks for the heads-up about McCreight's upcoming release. Sounds like one I'll have to read. :)Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-86771139346122575032015-02-14T12:54:24.442-08:002015-02-14T12:54:24.442-08:00Kathy, I thought All the Light We Cannot See was e...Kathy, I thought All the Light We Cannot See was excellent, but I know there are a few readers out there who didn't love it as much as me. Would love to hear what you think of it, if you get a chance to give it a read.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-87831076726197634912015-02-09T13:00:25.602-08:002015-02-09T13:00:25.602-08:00So many great books! The Ocean at the End of the L...So many great books! The Ocean at the End of the Lane really sticks out for me. Andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05220718933942181809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-81236183125292207882015-02-08T15:58:40.187-08:002015-02-08T15:58:40.187-08:00Considering you had a quiet year, you at least rea...Considering you had a quiet year, you at least read a lot of good quality books!Kailanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136262232046813471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-61715221107450874532015-02-07T20:01:25.365-08:002015-02-07T20:01:25.365-08:00I love lists and your list are some of the best. ...I love lists and your list are some of the best. I'm out of the loop most of the time so most of these I haven't heard of yet. I did read All the Light We Cannot See (loved it), Olive Kitteridge, and 11/22/63. Agree with your ratings on these three. Are you still working at the bookstore?<br />Bookloggedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00651016653247142255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-79996857356403339412015-02-07T10:55:26.838-08:002015-02-07T10:55:26.838-08:00What a great list, Les. You are a much more advent...What a great list, Les. You are a much more adventuresome reader than I; however, on the few we both read, glad to see we agreed!Marciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05456358514871810611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-12450863938160749832015-02-07T08:43:11.001-08:002015-02-07T08:43:11.001-08:00You had an amazing reading year! For 37 books your...You had an amazing reading year! For 37 books your average of great reads is really fantastic. Sadly my 2014 wasn't so spectacular. So...All The Light We Cannot See is one I must read, huh? Kicking myself for not getting it when it was onsale. And Wiley Cash is definitely on my Must Read Soon list! Hope your 2015 is just as good.Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-63605239026889926352015-02-07T05:42:17.288-08:002015-02-07T05:42:17.288-08:00I've only read 1 on your "best of" l...I've only read 1 on your "best of" list, but plan to read ORPHAN TRAIN soon for a book club. I've read 3 of your honorables and will be reading another for later in the spring, THE CUCKOO'S CALLING. All mine are mysteries, of course. Did you know that Kimberly McCreight has a new book coming out later this spring. Looking forward to it. Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-83269165810621348642015-02-07T05:28:21.968-08:002015-02-07T05:28:21.968-08:00I've read 6 of those books but am guessing I n...I've read 6 of those books but am guessing I need to get to All the Light We Cannot See soon.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.com