tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605456781483914021.post4976770823947532578..comments2024-03-28T04:30:40.483-05:00Comments on Lit and Life: Sunday Salon - October 2Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05554217416500328610noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605456781483914021.post-85616537036162006002011-10-08T19:53:53.139-05:002011-10-08T19:53:53.139-05:00Very interesting post. I would add that books prov...Very interesting post. I would add that books provide an empathetic connection to the world. We understand that we aren't alone. Also, we learn tat the human experience is far greater than what we see on a daily basis. Books allow us to live vicariously through the eyes of people we would otherwise have no connection with.Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07998996750944114185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605456781483914021.post-11759385859831700592011-10-03T21:57:41.808-05:002011-10-03T21:57:41.808-05:00I can't wait to see what you cook up. I love f...I can't wait to see what you cook up. I love foodie books and posts. I've been thinking of doing a few myself. I'm looking forward to finishing up a few books this week but one I'm liking is The Grief of Others that I just started today. It's pretty good so far.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387389557243960084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605456781483914021.post-74161298629605414382011-10-03T21:05:01.006-05:002011-10-03T21:05:01.006-05:00The two I resonate mist strongly with is the "...The two I resonate mist strongly with is the "usic of the prose" and the feeling that the novel is written just for me.JaneGShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11094501834387622997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605456781483914021.post-17431134598249371592011-10-03T05:41:08.490-05:002011-10-03T05:41:08.490-05:00"The secret center of the novel." ? I..."The secret center of the novel." ? I don't know what this means. I just finished Go Ask Alice for Banned Books Week and think parents should read it. I wasn't too impressed at the beginning but the conflict between adults and teenagers 'understanding' each other was interesting. <br />I'm now reading my third maybe fourth John Green and I don't like that I can tell who wrote it! If that makes sense. I don't think I like to pick up on patterns - it feels too same as the others. Which is probably why I don't like to read series books and do not try to read everything a favorite author has written. oh well.Carehttp://bkclubcare.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605456781483914021.post-87329402873947794842011-10-02T21:12:33.041-05:002011-10-02T21:12:33.041-05:00What a wonderful list. I've never thought abou...What a wonderful list. I've never thought about it before, but we do all those things! I have requests in at the library for several books I'm excited about: Goliath, A Monster Calls, River of Smoke, and Ready Player One. I'm hoping they come in soon...but not all at once :-)Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11429588794754369453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605456781483914021.post-84164250764154973412011-10-02T20:37:37.910-05:002011-10-02T20:37:37.910-05:00What a great and accurate list. I particularly ...What a great and accurate list. I particularly identify with #9.<br /><br />I'm between books right now, trying to pick something from my shelves...easier said than done.Lizzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05992040224578840160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605456781483914021.post-69725064600217803482011-10-02T18:43:36.635-05:002011-10-02T18:43:36.635-05:00I identified with all of it!I identified with all of it!Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605456781483914021.post-16528099856085170842011-10-02T17:40:29.247-05:002011-10-02T17:40:29.247-05:00I love these thought from Orhan Pamuk on what goes...I love these thought from Orhan Pamuk on what goes on in the reader's mind when reading a novel. How great it would have been to listen to his lectures.<br /><br />I'm looking forward to your reviews and thoughts on the food books you read this month. I also want to hear about the dishes you cook.<br /><br />I'm looking forward to reading The Three Weissmann's of Westport...how are you finding it?<br /><br />I hope you're having a nice Sunday!Amyhttp://homeofaimala.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605456781483914021.post-21780421582190788392011-10-02T17:19:44.293-05:002011-10-02T17:19:44.293-05:00Great post! Never considered all these things wer...Great post! Never considered all these things were going on while I read. Have a great week :)Jenny Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04077659644092707107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605456781483914021.post-34478332691389796642011-10-02T16:46:29.554-05:002011-10-02T16:46:29.554-05:00I love that list of what happens when we read. It ...I love that list of what happens when we read. It really is true. I love how it happens unconsciously. It isn't as if we set out to find the secret meaning or use our imagination to create pictures in our minds. <br /><br />Have fun cooking! I was a cooking fiend today, and my house smells wonderful right now. Enjoy, and make sure you share what you make!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02160951421693455864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605456781483914021.post-81163368520780858242011-10-02T15:42:09.009-05:002011-10-02T15:42:09.009-05:00I also found that list to be pretty true to my own...I also found that list to be pretty true to my own experiences when reading as well. It's very cool that you posted it for us.<br /><br />I am looking forward to your cooking inspired posts! I love food, foodie books, and cooking, so I will be excited to see what you come up with here!<br /><br />I am hoping to read a few books that I got at SIBA, if I can ever finish the one that I am in the middle of now!Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07443338685890187334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605456781483914021.post-15260089971503983622011-10-02T15:19:09.289-05:002011-10-02T15:19:09.289-05:00I look forward to reading all sorts of creepy Hall...I look forward to reading all sorts of creepy Halloween-y stuff this month! But food stuff sounds really quite fun too!Sueyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02926501219758538615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605456781483914021.post-63131020093859232552011-10-02T13:50:38.338-05:002011-10-02T13:50:38.338-05:00I agree, and the best books are the ones that blow...I agree, and the best books are the ones that blow my mind and keep me thinking and musing about them for a long time after. I think that's part of the reason why I've liked time travel fiction (and shows) so much - they keep my mind so busy with all of the paradoxes and possibilities.Alycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10919057159829023714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605456781483914021.post-80464595532043004972011-10-02T11:57:30.002-05:002011-10-02T11:57:30.002-05:00I also think if the novel is particularly long or ...I also think if the novel is particularly long or we had to get through for some other reason, we may look for some rationale that the time spent on the novel was worth it...so we cherry pick the good things and forget the bad parts. Fascinating points on what we do while reading.<br /><br />Since it's October, I'll be focusing on more zombie, scary, etc type books. Love this time of year for that! Can't wait to see what you'll be cooking!Heather G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18051840056392247706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605456781483914021.post-53919065647930183922011-10-02T11:10:39.206-05:002011-10-02T11:10:39.206-05:00That list is fantastic and its so true! If the bo...That list is fantastic and its so true! If the book is any good anyway.<br /><br />I LOVE cooking! I hope that you some really amazing meals :]Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15909018393122599017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605456781483914021.post-18956729918667516532011-10-02T09:31:28.461-05:002011-10-02T09:31:28.461-05:00Oh, I loved the list of things that happen when we...Oh, I loved the list of things that happen when we read. Yes, those definitely describe my reading experiences. I really love to settle into the world of the characters and enjoy having the setting "shown" to me, and I luxuriate in meeting the characters in ways that make them real.<br /><br />When an author does these things, I can savor the book and take things away from it that enrich my own world.<br /><br />Thanks for visiting my blog. I did love Cat's Eye, and have enjoyed several other books by this author, too, like The Robber Bride.<br /><br />Hope you enjoy your explorations.Laurel-Rain Snowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00101090217639410913noreply@blogger.com