tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post7144894494395445703..comments2024-03-28T12:15:28.620-07:00Comments on Coastal Horizons... <i>books, beaches, and backroad adventures</i>: Looking Back - Traveling MerciesLeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-52748195158655220172021-04-22T16:49:28.290-07:002021-04-22T16:49:28.290-07:00Susan, Bird by Bird is one I'd like to read ag...Susan, Bird by Bird is one I'd like to read again. I wonder if it would be good on audio. I remember how much it made me laugh!Les in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15053880852764886416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-37015499860672454122021-04-22T15:05:31.308-07:002021-04-22T15:05:31.308-07:00I really liked Bird by Bird .... and still hope to...I really liked Bird by Bird .... and still hope to read more of Lamott's books. But not sure any of them can match Bird by Bird. which was quite good.thecuecardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08870323589682197091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-35638254602074147902021-04-20T08:58:54.536-07:002021-04-20T08:58:54.536-07:00No worries! You can always submit two comments to ...No worries! You can always submit two comments to play it safe and I'll just delete the duplicate. :)Les in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15053880852764886416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-72853456071542255132021-04-19T12:10:44.306-07:002021-04-19T12:10:44.306-07:00LOL, sorry about that! For some reason recently wh...LOL, sorry about that! For some reason recently when I submit a comment on your blog, it disappears. From now on I will trust that you're getting my comments on the first try. :-)Laurel (www.ravenandchickadee.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09133248112440273123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-54999506055463122772021-04-18T20:21:57.064-07:002021-04-18T20:21:57.064-07:00Jen, she's quite prolific and several of her m...Jen, she's quite prolific and several of her more recent works are very short. Another great collection of essays is Tell Me More by Kelly Corrigan. It's one of my favorite books in the past few years.Les in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15053880852764886416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-68791920339102298392021-04-18T17:14:09.348-07:002021-04-18T17:14:09.348-07:00I don't think I've read any of her work bu...I don't think I've read any of her work but you've piqued my interest! And I still need to choose an essay collection for my nonfiction challenge. I'll see if my library has this one.Jen at Introverted Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04804424405257091608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-75800805721092545562021-04-18T09:19:33.560-07:002021-04-18T09:19:33.560-07:00Laurel, I'll bet it was fun/interesting to hea...Laurel, I'll bet it was fun/interesting to hear Anne Lamott speak at an event! By the way, I've been getting three comments from you each time you comment on one of my posts. I'm not sure what's going on, but that's why I deleted one of them after accidentally approving it. Thanks for all the blog-lovin'! ;)Les in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15053880852764886416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-15777858362764638622021-04-17T15:47:36.031-07:002021-04-17T15:47:36.031-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Laurelhttp://www.ravenandchickadee.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-65130127587742733662021-04-17T15:46:35.418-07:002021-04-17T15:46:35.418-07:00I'm adding this to my list...I read Bird by Bi...I'm adding this to my list...I read Bird by Bird years ago, and heard Anne Lamott speak more than 20 years ago in Southern Oregon. I remember she was a bit awkward and funny and honest. Thanks for reminding me! Laurel (www.ravenandchickadee.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09133248112440273123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-1847784133150188712021-04-16T17:52:51.041-07:002021-04-16T17:52:51.041-07:00Deb, I am not surprised that you loved this book. ...Deb, I am not surprised that you loved this book. She is quite funny, isn't she? I follow her on Facebook and have a few more of her titles to add to my library list. Les in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15053880852764886416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-4945196344157612272021-04-16T17:51:53.082-07:002021-04-16T17:51:53.082-07:00Vicki, this may almost be worth owning, especially...Vicki, this may almost be worth owning, especially if you like to highlight passages.Les in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15053880852764886416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-23795432428750323562021-04-16T17:51:30.172-07:002021-04-16T17:51:30.172-07:00Ti, I do too. I have several more of her books on ...Ti, I do too. I have several more of her books on my TBR list.Les in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15053880852764886416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-23843294266032469412021-04-16T11:53:41.753-07:002021-04-16T11:53:41.753-07:00I absolutely love Traveling Mercies. It's one ...I absolutely love Traveling Mercies. It's one of my all-time favorite reads. Anne Lamott is funny and vulnerable, and I adore how she came to find some good things in her life after great troubles.Deb Nance at Readerbuzzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12128529491888701996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-33805531994031157532021-04-16T11:43:29.170-07:002021-04-16T11:43:29.170-07:00I think I'd enjoy this book, I'll look to ...I think I'd enjoy this book, I'll look to see if my library has a copy.Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16974471357928655315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-73814787736551752672021-04-16T09:54:13.516-07:002021-04-16T09:54:13.516-07:00I'm not much of an essay reader but I do enjoy...I'm not much of an essay reader but I do enjoy her writing. Tihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00926060806244061354noreply@blogger.com