tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3910091443817192109.post2031078086396962607..comments2024-03-09T14:00:43.143-08:00Comments on Vintage Reads: Digging to AmericaVintage Readinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05971819409379613967noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3910091443817192109.post-16704628007655193552011-12-30T13:09:59.833-08:002011-12-30T13:09:59.833-08:00Joan, How nice to share a passion for a writer wit...Joan, How nice to share a passion for a writer with your husband. I'm ashamed to say that I've only just realised that your online name comes from a poem. *Blush*<br /><br />Sunday, I have to say I've slipped with my Bronte reading. Never did finish The Professor!<br /><br />amaliabalash, may I recommend A Patchwork Planet. One of Tyler's finest!<br /><br />Cathy, I've pondered getting a Kindle, too. My sister swears they are wonderful!<br /><br />frisbee, it's difficult to find out info about AT. I believe she is quite reclusive - not a bad thing - but it would be good to know if another book is due.<br /><br />JoAnn, have you read A Patchwork Planet? I'm about halfway through and it's brilliant!<br /><br />Anbolyn, I've just re-might read LOY and it's not a favourite. You might like A Patchwork Planet.<br /><br />litlove, I think there are about 17titles so I have some way to go. Thoroughly enjoying them.<br /> <br />A Bookish Space. I believe there will be a new Amy Tan title The Valley of Amazement next year. It's been a long wait for us Tan fans!<br /><br />Becca, not read The Amateur Marriage yet, must add to list!<br /><br />Kathy, they generally share the same location, Baltimore, and are focussed on ordinary people but I don't feel they are samey ... maybe when I've read fifteen or so I will!<br /><br />Penny, I think I'll have to do a collective review and include Noah's Compass - my writing isn't keeping up with my reading!Vintage Readinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05971819409379613967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3910091443817192109.post-56774980936438756082011-12-28T13:12:37.579-08:002011-12-28T13:12:37.579-08:00Another goodie! Your reviews bring these books vi...Another goodie! Your reviews bring these books vividly back into my mind! You said you were enjoying 'Noah's Compass', but you don't seem to have reviewed it. I loved that one, too. As well as my TBR bookcase, I should probably have a 'Re-read' one, if you're going to keep on like this! :o)Pennyhttp://svh2.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3910091443817192109.post-55904832878364560622011-12-27T16:00:47.410-08:002011-12-27T16:00:47.410-08:00I have read several Ann Tylers, but I started to f...I have read several Ann Tylers, but I started to feel that they were all the same. This one sounds different and I'll give her another try. Great quote! Ruby<br />http://yearofreadingmybooks.wordpress.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3910091443817192109.post-47195511858946170112011-12-26T16:44:39.024-08:002011-12-26T16:44:39.024-08:00That's one of my favorite Anne Tyler books, an...That's one of my favorite Anne Tyler books, and now you've prompted me to dig it out and re-read it. I also like The Amateur Marriage. Actually, I love just about all of her books!Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14623887166087444590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3910091443817192109.post-16082074144685465702011-12-22T09:57:26.193-08:002011-12-22T09:57:26.193-08:00I enjoyed Digging to Americs, and should read it a...I enjoyed Digging to Americs, and should read it again soon. Amy Tan is pretty brilliant isn't she.A Bookish Spacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15352870732457077916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3910091443817192109.post-4057022911489517872011-12-22T02:39:02.015-08:002011-12-22T02:39:02.015-08:00I'm a huge Anne Tyler fan and I loved this one...I'm a huge Anne Tyler fan and I loved this one. How great to think you are working your way through her novels. I'd love to have them over to read for the first time once again!litlovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10952927245186474480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3910091443817192109.post-26934848345355825472011-12-18T14:35:09.656-08:002011-12-18T14:35:09.656-08:00I like the sound of this, the subject seems so tim...I like the sound of this, the subject seems so timely, but I'm still afraid to try another Anne Tyler after I disliked Ladder of Years.Anbolyn (Gudrun's Tights)http://gudrunstights.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3910091443817192109.post-42907090776890984242011-12-18T08:23:08.060-08:002011-12-18T08:23:08.060-08:00I've read quite a few of Anne Tyler's book...I've read quite a few of Anne Tyler's books and loved Digging to America... it may just be my favorite so far.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3910091443817192109.post-42797105992113455332011-12-17T21:57:15.807-08:002011-12-17T21:57:15.807-08:00I love the two for one method. I'm afraid I&#...I love the two for one method. I'm afraid I've gone a little overboard this year. :)<br /><br />I love all of Anne Tyler. I'm wondering if she isn't due for another book soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3910091443817192109.post-47682984112278198162011-12-17T15:12:35.539-08:002011-12-17T15:12:35.539-08:00Have not read any of her books but this sounds lik...Have not read any of her books but this sounds like a really good one to try and I think I may be getting a .... kindle .... from Santa which I heartily disapprove of! Feel like I have gone over to the dark side!Cathy at PotterJotterhttp://potterjotter.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3910091443817192109.post-18056469634199356242011-12-17T14:20:43.301-08:002011-12-17T14:20:43.301-08:00This is one of only two Tylers that I've read,...This is one of only two Tylers that I've read, but I vastly preferred it to the better-known The Accidental Tourist- I remember Maryam being a particularly intriguing character.amaliabalashhttp://amaliabalash.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3910091443817192109.post-61679208714008287952011-12-16T21:04:44.582-08:002011-12-16T21:04:44.582-08:00This Anne Tyler book sounds excellent. Thanks for...This Anne Tyler book sounds excellent. Thanks for the recommendation. Also went on your link regarding the Charlotte Bronte news. Wow, that is really amazing. Thanks for letting us know. I always enjoy your book reviews and this will be another book to add to my ever growing list of books to read!Sunday Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13148090705938196599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3910091443817192109.post-48289470975359784462011-12-16T12:47:08.254-08:002011-12-16T12:47:08.254-08:00Oh I love Ann Tyleer, so does my husband, so we...Oh I love Ann Tyleer, so does my husband, so we've had quite a few double up of her books when our bookshelves merged. I'd really like to read another of hers soon - perhaps a gift that I can then also gain pleasure from!Joan Hunter Dunnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14652041203134127783noreply@blogger.com