Comments for A Reader's Place

Comment on The Marriage Plot by susanbright

susanbright — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 13:30:57 +0000

Our book club just met to discuss The Marriage Plot. We agree with you. Several of our members gave up mid book. Although I was interested enough to want to find out what happened to the characters, I found myself doing quite a bit of skimming. Having read Middlesex, we all expected more. We are rating the book this week and would love your vote!.
http://fridaymorningbookclub.com/2012/02/15/rate-the-book-the-marriage-plot-by-jeffrey-eugenides/

Comment on Looking for a memoir to read next? by Jeff Emmerson

Jeff Emmerson — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:30:57 +0000

Awesome site, Roz! As the author of the up-coming memoir The Road to Myself, I’m looking all over the ‘net to find readers who love passionate, gritty stories of tragedy and hope.

Comment on The Marriage Plot by Mary Jo

Mary Jo — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:29:30 +0000

Could be a long wait, given the history. Totally agree with your assessment – some brilliant sentences, but characters I had no attachment to.

Comment on A Few Readers’ Advisory Resources by John Bonney

John Bonney — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 19:58:41 +0000

Thank you Roz for doing the program yesterday. I know that I learned so much and am confident many others did too! I am beginning to utilize your techniques in providing our “Power Patrons” with great recommendations.

Comment on Date Gardens by Miki

Miki — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 17:06:28 +0000

Delores Casella and her family were neighbors of mine in the 60s and early 70s in the beautiful city of Simi Valley, California. I have remained friends with Delores’ youngest child, Teresa. Unfortunately, Delores is not in good health at this time.

Comment on National Reading Group Month Event by Deborah Batterman

Deborah Batterman — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:36:35 +0000

And a very stimulating panel discussion it was . . .

Comment on Property Values by pburt

pburt — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 03:19:29 +0000

I just started Trespass and I like it so far. The Glass Room was incredible and the Lively book and the Barker book are already on my radar. My mom calls these books – books where the house is a character.

Great List.

Comment on Interesting Quotes About Memoirs by Elena Zhuravleva Russia

Elena Zhuravleva Russia — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 13:26:21 +0000

I’m writing my thesis on political memoirs, on how some USA’ s presidents reveal themselves in their memoirs. I’m also analyzing their texts and searching for linguistic means that can help to detect if the politicians applied for assistance to ghostwriters. I your site I find inspiration and ideas to develop.

Comment on National Reading Group Month by Patty Burt

Patty Burt — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 16:26:31 +0000

Thank you for the list. I just heard about Half the Sky and recommended it to my niece. The Justice book also sounds great – it is on the list for the teenager.

Comment on National Reading Group Month by Barbara

Barbara — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 15:28:30 +0000

Hey, thanks for participating in the NRGM event.
Barbara at Reading Group Choices and On the Bookcase