tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post2721014772200715881..comments2024-03-17T13:13:51.825-04:00Comments on My Life in Retirement: My Favorite Reads of 2016Denisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15045554938847356871noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-22523751052563066462016-12-05T20:01:15.916-05:002016-12-05T20:01:15.916-05:00One of the most fascinating things in the book are...One of the most fascinating things in the book are pictures of diamond jewelry. Seems no one has any idea what happened to much of it. I think I can guess.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15045554938847356871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-80620726259825746292016-12-05T19:37:41.477-05:002016-12-05T19:37:41.477-05:00What a shame that they sold their beautiful collec...What a shame that they sold their beautiful collection. I would love to read that book. I would also love to see the Faberge eggsBirgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-75297810485169410412016-12-04T17:51:58.831-05:002016-12-04T17:51:58.831-05:00I've heard of your last selection, but have no...I've heard of your last selection, but have not read it. I saw the movie adaptation of The Tim Drum, but never read the book, which I am guessing is way better, lol. I am clueless re 1491. A few years before my time.<br /><br /><br />Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15045554938847356871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-34503641580957361312016-12-04T13:06:29.609-05:002016-12-04T13:06:29.609-05:00Interesting selection - all new to me. I was in th...Interesting selection - all new to me. I was in the Hermitage about twelve years ago - I was visiting my son who was studying in St. Petersburg for a semester. We spent our time in the antiquities section. I was overwhelmed by the quantity of stuff in the displays. In terms of books, I think my most outstanding reads were 1491 by Charles Mann, The Tin Drum by Gunter Grass, and The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver. Jasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00671760671850555664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-85227519251784709072016-12-01T09:55:16.531-05:002016-12-01T09:55:16.531-05:00I have no idea how many books I got from the state...I have no idea how many books I got from the state library lending system. And I'd read even more if Charlie wasn't here, and I didn't have a yard, or a house, or movies to watch, etc. etc.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15045554938847356871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-83823252630327922522016-12-01T09:53:59.172-05:002016-12-01T09:53:59.172-05:00I definitely recommend 'Tell No One' by Co...I definitely recommend 'Tell No One' by Coben. Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15045554938847356871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-59982447124549822652016-11-30T22:34:01.445-05:002016-11-30T22:34:01.445-05:00I haven't really kept a record of the things I...I haven't really kept a record of the things I have read this year. I did a couple of years ago and was surprised I had only read 100 books, I thought I read much more than that. I have done a lot of re-reading lately too, books I own and enjoy plus, as you know I have just re-read Dune and thoroughly enjoyed it this time although I didn't the first.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-1098514065711495342016-11-30T22:10:53.123-05:002016-11-30T22:10:53.123-05:00I keep hearing the name Harlan Coben, but haven...I keep hearing the name Harlan Coben, but haven't read one yet. I think I'm going to have to change that. <br /><br />I think my favorite books this year have been "The Lace Reader" by Brunonia Barry and "A Week In Winter" by Maeve Binchy. It was the first one of hers that I've read, and I loved it. Danielle L Zecherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01492742250595537348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-63650273172515756472016-11-30T12:58:25.463-05:002016-11-30T12:58:25.463-05:00If I really enjoy a book, it gets read quickly. I...If I really enjoy a book, it gets read quickly. If I am not into it, it can take forever. Plus, several of the books I read were 'cozy' quick reads. I read all 18 of the Hannah Swensen novels by Joanne Fluke. Quick, cute reads.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15045554938847356871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-70289812630210918982016-11-30T12:37:46.510-05:002016-11-30T12:37:46.510-05:00I am going to have to check out Daniel Silva. Soun...I am going to have to check out Daniel Silva. Sounds like good reading. I have so many books I want to read. I am not a fast reader so I would never make it to 70 books in a year. I am hurrying to hit my goal of 35!Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17406717262345866373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-9769308700652696642016-11-30T11:43:03.685-05:002016-11-30T11:43:03.685-05:00My local library keeps track of my history. And I...My local library keeps track of my history. And I can easily find my Kindle books. Unfortunately, I have no record of my inter-library loans. I love reading.<br /><br />Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15045554938847356871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147049442316958074.post-66280427477833895342016-11-30T11:26:22.630-05:002016-11-30T11:26:22.630-05:00These all seem interesting! Always good to pick up...These all seem interesting! Always good to pick up a new author or two, might have to try some of these books and authors out. I have read a lot of good books this year. Funny I was thinking of doing a blog post on best reads too. Now, of course, all the names escape me, but I'll have to do some thinking if I do decide to put up a blog post with favorite reads. Its good though that we are reading, right?<br /><br />bettybettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06323135450742337670noreply@blogger.com