tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232927064230838150.post7730571984873432583..comments2024-03-25T11:04:10.945-07:00Comments on Chez Danisse: summer readDenise http://www.blogger.com/profile/08269617590521412393noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232927064230838150.post-26837348516999931932010-08-25T11:57:25.142-07:002010-08-25T11:57:25.142-07:00Hello Carolyn, I have not ready any of the books y...Hello Carolyn, I have not ready any of the books you've mentioned. Thank you for the recommendations.Denise | Chez Danissehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06418226690328176970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232927064230838150.post-26847999602176562662010-08-19T08:25:10.509-07:002010-08-19T08:25:10.509-07:00Hi Denise, I just popped over from Bloom. What won...Hi Denise, I just popped over from Bloom. What wonderful photos and posts! <br />Have you read Hunting and Gathering by Anna Gavalda? I like it so much that my copy has been ready by five friends. I don't usually suggest books that freely. And one of my faves from last year's reading was Body & Soul by Frank Conroy. You seem to be very well-read. <br />I love going to the library and buying books for $2. I should try checking a few out-- now with the list I got from here I will.<br /><br />Thanks!<br /><br />PS Have you ready any of Mary Webb? Precious Bane by chance?Carolyn Parkerhttp://rosenotes.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232927064230838150.post-55413977793563853902010-07-13T19:17:59.161-07:002010-07-13T19:17:59.161-07:00Pen and Paperie, Good call. My library request is...Pen and Paperie, Good call. My library request is next in line.Denise | Chez Danissehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06418226690328176970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232927064230838150.post-66327462478274092032010-07-09T06:14:10.686-07:002010-07-09T06:14:10.686-07:00oh! I am just seeing aino suggested this as well!oh! I am just seeing aino suggested this as well!Pen and Paperiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13061929699851108704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232927064230838150.post-12244800602007648242010-07-08T19:13:22.970-07:002010-07-08T19:13:22.970-07:00_The Summer Book_ by Tove Jansson. Haven't fin..._The Summer Book_ by Tove Jansson. Haven't finished it yet, but I got the "right" feeling in the first few pages...yep...Pen and Paperiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13061929699851108704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232927064230838150.post-48974347456005597142010-07-07T19:05:08.544-07:002010-07-07T19:05:08.544-07:00Katrina, I am happily reading and now have many id...Katrina, I am happily reading and now have many ideas for what's next. I hope you find something that feels right for you too.<br /><br />Vanessa, You know your books. Let me know how you like Nocturnes. I'm definitely interested in the beach and cocktails late at night and I've been meaning to add Elizabeth Gaskell to my list--done and done.<br /><br />Lisa, Oh yes, I've been thinking about The Elegance of the Hedgehog. It looks good.<br /><br />aino, Perfect. I've requested it from the library.Denise | Chez Danissehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06418226690328176970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232927064230838150.post-47069723904052791552010-07-07T10:07:42.047-07:002010-07-07T10:07:42.047-07:00Tove Jansson's Summer book. (It's not abou...Tove Jansson's Summer book. (It's not about the Moomins) :-)ainohttp://www.savilintu.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232927064230838150.post-43942175901114703632010-07-07T10:04:53.235-07:002010-07-07T10:04:53.235-07:00wow what a fantastic collection of suggestions !
...wow what a fantastic collection of suggestions ! <br /><br />i don't know if this is "summer" but elegance of the hedehog was a good readlisa solomonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11824254691379334918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232927064230838150.post-15859245226146318392010-07-07T10:01:50.421-07:002010-07-07T10:01:50.421-07:00Well, I've just bought Nocturenes by Kazuo Ish...Well, I've just bought Nocturenes by Kazuo Ishiguro, stories set in the twilight of summer which looks great. Scott Fitzgerald jazz age stories are also divine and make me think of hours on the beach and cocktails late at night. Otherwise, it's not set in the summer months but Cranford by Elizabeth Gaskell is an absolute joy and had me laughing every day.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06967855350498876132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232927064230838150.post-47507471357056221922010-07-06T18:47:06.080-07:002010-07-06T18:47:06.080-07:00oh, you're so right! i have been feeling like ...oh, you're so right! i have been feeling like i have so many books and nothing to read. hope you find the perfect bit of summer magic. -k.Katrinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16890334926669879532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232927064230838150.post-48500378101691657272010-07-06T16:12:39.491-07:002010-07-06T16:12:39.491-07:00Mary-Laure, I re-watch movies like you wouldn'...Mary-Laure, I re-watch movies like you wouldn't believe. I don't know why I don't re-read books. It seems so many people enjoy doing so. I'll have to give it a try. Perhaps I'll begin with After Leaving Mr. Mackenzie.<br /><br />Tumbleweed Woman, I hope you find some books you like. I've added a few to my bedside table. I found one today while browsing my first bookmobile.<br /><br />Annie, I like your descriptions of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society and Major Pettigrew's Last Stand. I'm interested in laughing, crying, and exploring a gentle book about an unlikely friendship. Thanks.<br /><br />Gracia, Oh yes, your author suggestions open many doors. I am familiar with Capote and Chekhov, but have not read Müller or Pamuk. Thank you. <br /><br />Kath, Coastliners is new to me. I'll look it up. Thanks. <br /><br />nancy, I just recently read Olive Kitteridge. I enjoyed it. She was such a fascinating character.Denise | Chez Danissehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06418226690328176970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232927064230838150.post-59331114639954371312010-07-06T10:04:42.755-07:002010-07-06T10:04:42.755-07:00Hi Denise--I just finished reading Olive Kitteridg...Hi Denise--I just finished reading Olive Kitteridge. <br />Likely, you know it----set in Maine, 13 stories weave to form a novel--a study of complicated, not entirely likable, but empathetic older woman.nancy at good food mattershttp://nancyvienneau.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232927064230838150.post-33947261203775901472010-07-06T06:05:02.787-07:002010-07-06T06:05:02.787-07:00I have just finished Coastliners by Joanna Harris ...I have just finished Coastliners by Joanna Harris and really enjoyed it.Kathhttp://www.theordinarycook.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232927064230838150.post-65212827447557469462010-07-05T11:24:42.442-07:002010-07-05T11:24:42.442-07:00I've been reading Sherlock Holmes stories late...I've been reading Sherlock Holmes stories lately and food essays edited by Ruth Reichl.alexandriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14503402007179961896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232927064230838150.post-10463196665619683502010-07-04T17:04:01.201-07:002010-07-04T17:04:01.201-07:00Summer days this year found me reading a little Ca...Summer days this year found me reading a little Capote, Chekhov's short stories, Herta Müller, and Orhan Pamuk. Perhaps there is something there to suit your summer too...graciahttp://gracialouise.typepad.com/high_up_in_the_trees/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232927064230838150.post-52957541966719557932010-07-04T00:38:10.872-07:002010-07-04T00:38:10.872-07:00Hmmm the hunt for a great summer read - man alive ...Hmmm the hunt for a great summer read - man alive you sure got some great recommendations! The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Society is really really good - it makes you laugh, cry, and wonder at life and humanity. Not that you need anymore recommendations but I'm just finishing Major Pettigrew's Last Stand. A very gentle book about an unlikely friendship that is beautifully written.Elsa Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13652787657325357638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232927064230838150.post-57385141303002111772010-07-03T21:40:53.074-07:002010-07-03T21:40:53.074-07:00i'm so glad you posted this, because i've ...i'm so glad you posted this, because i've been hankering for exactly the same thing. i kept trying to explain to friends what i was looking for, and all i could say was, "you know... a summer read." can't wait to sift through this list!Liz / Tangible Ingredientshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05783258653767884004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232927064230838150.post-81648829483503387612010-07-03T16:31:42.889-07:002010-07-03T16:31:42.889-07:00What I like doing in the summer is re-reading book...What I like doing in the summer is re-reading books I adore.Mary-Laurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05014386827410465480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232927064230838150.post-80341256211892654542010-07-02T19:12:10.710-07:002010-07-02T19:12:10.710-07:00WOW, you guys are great! Forget the summer, I'...WOW, you guys are great! Forget the summer, I'm set for the entire year. Thanks!<br /><br />Camilla, I like nonfiction too. I'm just on the hunt for some fiction right now.<br /><br />Mise, I don't usually read mysteries, but this looks pretty fun. I might need to change my ways.<br /><br />Joanna, I know I had planned to read The Mysteries of Udolpho at one point. I'm not sure what happened. I can imagine Ann Radcliffe writing of exotic landscapes she had not seen. I believe people had much better imaginations in the late 1700s than we do now.<br /><br />Mosey, I know I've read at least two of her memoirs. I recall Comfort Me with Apples. I like that title. I read Tender at the Bone too. I liked her descriptions of boarding school. I saw the book about her mother today. She's changed the title in her latest edition. I found that intriguing.<br /><br />flwrjane, I bet I'd like Lacuna. I liked Animal, Vegetable, Miracle and The Bean Trees. They were incredibly different, both good. <br /><br />Christine, See above re: Lacuna. Those Stieg Larsson books are being referenced everywhere. Perhaps I need to see what I'm missing. I'm currently reading Excellent Women by Barbara Pym (Penguin Classics) and enjoying it. It might be fun for a travel week.<br /><br />Stacy, We are on the same page. Over the past few years, I've read all three. I read Gift from the Sea in 2006 and pulled it from the shelf again this year. This time around I loved the beginning, found myself a bit bored in the middle, and then enjoying the end. All's Well That Ends Well...<br /><br />Annette, Persuasion is my favorite Jane Austen. I haven't read The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, yet. I have heard good things about it. I was considering listening to it as an audio book.<br /><br />countingdandelions, Italo Calvino is an excellent suggestion. I've always like the title If on a winter's night a traveler. I also like the idea of reading a book with such a title in the summer. And, the crazy premise of the book looks like a lot of fun.<br /><br />Annje, You don't strike me as someone who would be chicken (and I believe you have recommended a book or two to me in the past--Borges?), but okay... Take notes, by all means, take notes.<br /><br />Raina, I know I've read Tom Robbins. It's been a while, but I believe it was Jitterbug Perfume. If I'm recalling correctly, I think it was pretty crazy : )<br /><br />Shari, No, I have not read Netherland, but have only heard excellent things about the book. Good call.<br /><br />Leslie, Thanks. I always think it's so cute when he visits me on my blog. I got carried away. <br /><br />and flowers pick themselves, East of Eden is SO good. Steinbeck is my mom's favorite author, so I guess I was genetically predisposed to enjoy his work. Whenever I think of East of Eden I think of Cathy in her dark room, not wanting to see any light. So intense.<br /><br />Shae, You are very observant. You've got me pegged. I loved Divisadero. Michael Ondaatje is one of my favorite authors. I think I'll read The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake, just for the title : )Denise | Chez Danissehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06418226690328176970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232927064230838150.post-40153951468601690852010-07-02T17:20:44.054-07:002010-07-02T17:20:44.054-07:00Have you read Divisidero, by Michael Ondaatje? It&...Have you read <i>Divisidero</i>, by Michael Ondaatje? It's set in landscapes that I (in my albeit limited understanding of you) believe you either do or would love. Also, I just finished <i>The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake</i>, a sweet, easy read by Aimee Bender that features a quirky nine-year-old girl as its main character. (Love those.) FYI, The Apple Trees at Olema is on my beside table, too.<br /><br />As always, your photo. Sigh. I want to crawl into it.Shaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16901572938845138938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232927064230838150.post-39281549434386293182010-07-02T15:42:38.916-07:002010-07-02T15:42:38.916-07:00i just started east of eden, which i haven't r...i just started east of eden, which i haven't read in years. to me it is the perfect summer book: lasts most the summer, but is still fascinating + warm + beautiful.<br /><br />:)<br /><br />xo Alisonand flowers pick themselveshttp://thenextarrow.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232927064230838150.post-49445725062069076342010-07-02T10:47:23.138-07:002010-07-02T10:47:23.138-07:00okay. i can't even think. cause your little ...okay. i can't even think. cause your little comment to your guy made me forget everything else SO SWEET!!!<br /><br />and i have always loved your headerless blog. so so much! :)<br /><br />have a wonderful weekend, denise!a friend to knit withhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17542324778581589386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232927064230838150.post-81932766194840202322010-07-02T09:13:34.204-07:002010-07-02T09:13:34.204-07:00have you read netherland?have you read netherland?sharihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12966494025294623276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232927064230838150.post-61246136850849772372010-07-01T19:09:36.440-07:002010-07-01T19:09:36.440-07:00Oh goodness, whenever I want a really good read du...Oh goodness, whenever I want a really good read during the summer, I end up rereading Jitterbug Perfume by Tom Robbins - I don't know what it is about that book that makes me read it every year.raining sheephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04330747311809604870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232927064230838150.post-80467400955621123692010-07-01T17:59:35.565-07:002010-07-01T17:59:35.565-07:00I am usually too chicken to give book recommendati...I am usually too chicken to give book recommendations, people have such different tastes. But I wrote down a short list of titles from here ;-)Annjehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08315067950686666022noreply@blogger.com