Comments on: July Reading Wrap-Up

By: Catherine

Catherine — Tue, 02 Aug 2016 00:53:04 +0000

In reply to Sarah's Book Shelves. Shannon just recommended it! I'll take a listen.

By: Sarah's Book Shelves

Sarah's Book Shelves — Tue, 02 Aug 2016 00:22:40 +0000

Oh no – I’m sorry The Muse was such a disappointment…I know you were looking forward to that one 🙁

Podcasts: Have you ever tried Keepin’ it 1600? It’s political commentary with Jon Favreau and Dan Pfeiffer (ex-Obama speechwriting/communications people). I love it.

By: RK

RK — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 23:52:37 +0000

Thanks for your thoughts on Behind Closed Doors, I’ve been thinking about reading it at some point. Looking forward to your review on Chronicle of a Last Summer, which is also on my to-read list.

By: Shannon @ River City Reading

Shannon @ River City Reading — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 21:38:13 +0000

Such a bummer about The Muse! I know you really loved her last book. Have you listened to Keeping it 1600 at all? It’s another good politics podcast. I’m also really excited that new episodes of Science Vs are up.

By: Monika @ Lovely Bookshelf

Monika @ Lovely Bookshelf — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 20:11:50 +0000

Oh my gosh, I need to convince the family to move to Seattle. Those temperatures sound divine!!

I’ve been debating whether or not to watch Room. Glad to hear you liked it.

By: Catherine

Catherine — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 19:38:02 +0000

In reply to KatieMcD @ Bookish Tendencies. Sigh. It wasn't bad and it may be that you would see it better than I did, if that makes sense. It just didn't wow me, which means it was likely a personal thing.

By: Catherine

Catherine — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 19:37:07 +0000

In reply to Kristin. No, I haven't, but it sounds right up my alley. Adding to my August reading!

By: Catherine

Catherine — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 19:35:49 +0000

In reply to Lauren.

Best quote ever and makes perfect sense to me: “for some reason I just rolled with this one without getting my eyes in on the action”. It just hit me the wrong way- transference, I’m sure!

And yes, all of the instances when husband kept her away from M. I could not suspend belief enough.

By: Lauren

Lauren — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 17:56:57 +0000

I’m with you on Bradley Cooper, and the reasons you stated were why I didn’t even want to see Sisters. Seriously, those two are so brilliant. Why this? But I’m on the other end of the spectrum on Behind Closed Doors. I really enjoyed it. I think as much as we’d like to think that smart, professional women wouldn’t end up in this situation, it happens. I also thought that as much as I could not relate to Grace’s mindset, Paris at least gave her reasoning. The part I found most unbelievable was that G would leave when M had broken her…oh hell, whatever she broke, her leg? I’m usually one who rolls her eyes at irrational behavior, but for some reason I just rolled with this one without getting my eyes in on the action. The fun was knowing G was going to get the upper hand at some point and trying to figure out how and when. I get why it’s for everyone, but I loved it as a change of pace.

By: Kristin

Kristin — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 17:55:24 +0000

Have you read Villa Triste? I finished it over Pioneer Day weekend and really enjoyed it.