tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post594748587591979316..comments2024-03-22T04:01:14.613-04:00Comments on Life According to Steph: Show Us Your Books - What I Read in FebruarySMD @ lifeaccordingtostephhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09884611147965544589noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-46732644444180649252016-03-13T18:46:06.427-04:002016-03-13T18:46:06.427-04:00Dodgers looks interesting. It's not something ...Dodgers looks interesting. It's not something I would normally gravitate to. I love Kingsolver and Animal Dreams was no different.Rose @ Ramblin' Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08538480548206268617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-63604765116996007202016-03-10T20:54:40.170-05:002016-03-10T20:54:40.170-05:00I'm always sad when a good author goes. I have...I'm always sad when a good author goes. I haven't read any Pat Conroy, but I used to work in a Books-a-Million in the South and people down there loved him. Animal Dreams intrigues me. I haven't read any Barbara Kingsolver before, but sounds like an emotional book.Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01470414853177693058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-36414109822978265182016-03-09T16:20:34.974-05:002016-03-09T16:20:34.974-05:00Pat Conroy noooo :( I have only read one (one!) bo...Pat Conroy noooo :( I have only read one (one!) book of his - Beach Music - but it was pretty darn great. I must read more. Lucky you to have such strong female role models - it's in your genes! When life calms down just a peg or two I will most certainly listen to your podcast. I do love a good podcast. <br /><br />Oh and I think Dumplin’ is going on my list.Rachel ¦¦ A Nesting Nomadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08457683109401016555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-4430705955596472782016-03-09T14:23:07.709-05:002016-03-09T14:23:07.709-05:00Dumplin' sounds really cute, adding to my TBR ...Dumplin' sounds really cute, adding to my TBR list! Jackie @ My (Sort Of) Adult Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17686586162325332920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-7002919521386077412016-03-09T13:53:44.107-05:002016-03-09T13:53:44.107-05:00Dumplin' has been on my TBR list since Jana re...Dumplin' has been on my TBR list since Jana reviewed it.<br />I read Small Wonder by Kingsolver in college and I was moved by it so much I kept the book. She's just got a way.Teh Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13715128040792877195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-35949213038812968052016-03-09T10:56:15.846-05:002016-03-09T10:56:15.846-05:00DUMPLIN' IS MY SPIRIT ANIMAL! LOVED it! :) Def...DUMPLIN' IS MY SPIRIT ANIMAL! LOVED it! :) Definitely looking into some of your recommends! :) XO - Alexandra<br /><br />http://simplyalexandramyfavoritethings.blogspot.com/2016/03/february-reads-delightful.htmlSimply Alexandra // My Favorite Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10005714012822874818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-62878898379965249312016-03-09T09:33:05.251-05:002016-03-09T09:33:05.251-05:00I hate when you read a book and nothing seems to h...I hate when you read a book and nothing seems to happen and you keep waiting and waiting. I've added Dumplin and The Silent Girls to my list.P!nkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10193703533246466440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-34368050239806104292016-03-09T00:23:48.330-05:002016-03-09T00:23:48.330-05:00Dodgers sounds really good! I'll have to add t...Dodgers sounds really good! I'll have to add that to the list. And I spy Barbara Kingsolver...how does the book compare to The Poisonwood Bible? Thus far that's the only book I've read by her, but I LOVED it. Haven't gotten a chance to read anything else. So excited to find this linkup!! <3Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-21389708815416646162016-03-08T21:36:20.206-05:002016-03-08T21:36:20.206-05:00The Silent Girls sounds like an interesting myster...The Silent Girls sounds like an interesting mystery/thriller. I will have to come back to it later - needing to read something light-hearted after reading The Girl on the TrainStyle and Savingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07614978633569499314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-33208844251457292222016-03-08T21:34:13.485-05:002016-03-08T21:34:13.485-05:00Yay, your podcast! I love your accents, ladies! :)...Yay, your podcast! I love your accents, ladies! :) I liked Fates and Furies, but it was unnecessarily long. I couldn't care less about all of the plays, but now that Jana mentioned it, I do commend her for writing them all! I definitely liked the second half better.<br /><br />My American Unhappiness is on my list, but I can't find it to borrow anywhere and I don't want to buy it yet. Dumplin' was pretty great. Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17987539776935412156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-31779512626865780432016-03-08T21:19:19.504-05:002016-03-08T21:19:19.504-05:00I love what you said about your Mom Mom. I feel t...I love what you said about your Mom Mom. I feel the same about my grandmother. Even if she's no longer here, she's never really gone.<br /><br />The Silent Girls, Dumplin', and My American Unhappiness are all already on my "To Read" list. I'm going to add Animal Dreams. I love when an author can make me feel the story very deeply (even if it means completely ripping my heart out), so this sounds perfect. <br /><br />I'll also be listening to that podcast a little later when I have some time. I think it's awesome that you guys decided to do that!Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14757174923718324262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-91038967724777100312016-03-08T20:39:52.274-05:002016-03-08T20:39:52.274-05:00Hi Steph, Glad you enjoyed THE SILENT GIRLS so muc...Hi Steph, Glad you enjoyed THE SILENT GIRLS so much. Thanks for passing along the word. And, yes, indeed there is a sequel to it in the works, nearly done. And LIE IN WAIT takes place a year prior, with Sojna Test sat he lead detective. Cheers! Eric Rickstadericrickstadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09876900979640958253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-64461966256998741112016-03-08T17:42:16.517-05:002016-03-08T17:42:16.517-05:00We've talked about a bunch of these already bu...We've talked about a bunch of these already but I think it bears repeating that Dumplin' was one of my favorites of last year. Such a strong, amazing character surrounded by unique and fun and interesting supporting characters and I loved that she's a overweight girl with feelings and personality and self-confidence rather than a caricature. My American Unhappiness was my least favorite of the Dean B. books but it was still pretty good. Jana @ Jana Sayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15501814243709445827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-18861881210466660152016-03-08T17:05:11.740-05:002016-03-08T17:05:11.740-05:00Grandmother's hold a special place in our hear...Grandmother's hold a special place in our hearts forever. I know the bond will never be broken. Happy birthday to her! And wow you crushed it in the book reading department for Feb. Emily @ Martinis | Bikinishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13771245700613396017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-37402836456798305652016-03-08T16:31:34.029-05:002016-03-08T16:31:34.029-05:00So after so many years of reading your blog it'...So after so many years of reading your blog it's funny to actually hear your voice. Great job with the podcast. I love that you are the first one to drop an F-Bomb it was only appropriate.<br /><br />Happy Birthday to your Mom Mom. My grandmother was the epitome of a matriarch and taught me how a woman should be treated and respected. I see why you love your March birthday even more now.<br /><br />So is Tuesday still an asshole when its International Women's Day? :)Gladyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09731639355222262799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-83699708893489999412016-03-08T16:22:57.450-05:002016-03-08T16:22:57.450-05:00Busy busy month means not enough reading. I start...Busy busy month means not enough reading. I started 'I am Malala', but realized I really had to stay on it, so I put it away for later. I read about half of 'What the Dog Knows:The Science and Wonder of Working Dogs'. It's interesting and informative, but I was more in the mood for a good story, so that one also got temporarily shelved. I am currently reading 'The Lost Child of Philomena Lee: A Mother, Her Son, and a Fifty Year Search'. Again, non-fiction, but this one is holding my wandering attention. Not sure why I've been drawn to non-fiction at a time when my focus is so off...<br />Gotta try 'Dodgers' and 'The Silent Girls'. <br />So many books to read; so little time!<br />Three of Cupshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07504198212822541481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-1548890475000562112016-03-08T16:16:56.589-05:002016-03-08T16:16:56.589-05:00I read about one book a month so I'm always so...I read about one book a month so I'm always so impressed by the hundreds of you who read so many books!!! Awesome day to highlight your Grandma, she sounds like she was an awesome lady. I can't listen to a podcast right now but I want to come back and do it when I can!!! I love hearing bloggers' voices, ha.Caitlin @ Candyfloss & Persiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10643817536737845811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-75445464611601538642016-03-08T14:49:12.858-05:002016-03-08T14:49:12.858-05:00Dodgers sounds like my kind of book. I'll have...Dodgers sounds like my kind of book. I'll have to look into that one. I agree about non-fiction. Some stuff, as a reader, is irrelevant, but looking at it from a writer's POV, I see how they'd want everything there. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-38802053062726206492016-03-08T13:52:52.252-05:002016-03-08T13:52:52.252-05:00Happy Early Birthday! And I agree, I love spendin...Happy Early Birthday! And I agree, I love spending a day reading or picking out a bunch of new books to read.Jackie @ A Better Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02228405540918920319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-11310166379088479492016-03-08T13:45:23.613-05:002016-03-08T13:45:23.613-05:00What a great quote from Pat Conroy-- what a sweet ...What a great quote from Pat Conroy-- what a sweet picture with your mom mom! I really want to read Dumplin'-- everyone has such great reviews of it! Added The Silent Girls in my tbr list! Carlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10337403009854474701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-37490463451666348882016-03-08T13:29:03.642-05:002016-03-08T13:29:03.642-05:00How awesome that your mom's mom's birthday...How awesome that your mom's mom's birthday is on International Women's Day! As always, in awe of how much reading you get done. I need to channel my inner-Steph :)Kate at Green Fashionistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11104665064880942943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-57993098496205157802016-03-08T12:18:26.089-05:002016-03-08T12:18:26.089-05:00The podcast is AWESOME! you guys sound really good...The podcast is AWESOME! you guys sound really good. I love it. Way to go y'all! Definitely adding dumplin to my reading list. I'm over here just reading Harry Potter, don't mind me. 105 books. you are so good. I really loved listening to the podcast. I wish I could read on the plane. Helene in Betweenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03734694540206484285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-43082365280727555022016-03-08T12:06:26.510-05:002016-03-08T12:06:26.510-05:00I added Animal Dreams & The Silent Girls to my...I added Animal Dreams & The Silent Girls to my list. Happy almost birthday :) A whole day of reading sounds amazing! Great quote of Pat Conroy, one of my favorite's of his was Beach Music.Food, Booze, & Baggagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02975014929164134881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-46619743741802841032016-03-08T11:39:50.083-05:002016-03-08T11:39:50.083-05:00I added The Silent Girls and Dumplin to my To Read...I added The Silent Girls and Dumplin to my To Read list.<br /><br />I swear one of these days I'm going to link up, but it always seems to sneak up on me! I read Leah Remini's book this month, which was fabulous if you like her and/or books about scientology. I also read Nora Ephron's I Feel Bad About My Neck and didn't think much of it. Heather Lockharthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02362609895956252991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-71943012153073591412016-03-08T11:28:09.579-05:002016-03-08T11:28:09.579-05:00I went through a reading RAGE this past month - 6 ...I went through a reading RAGE this past month - 6 books in February - I've never done that. Its like my super powers of reading kicked in :)<br />Love that your grandmothers birthday falls on such a woman impowering day. Grandmothers always live with us...<br />Off to listen to the podcast! :) Rebecca Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03965781380511208862noreply@blogger.com