tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906051794067626825.post8760051600868889841..comments2024-03-23T04:43:21.740-05:00Comments on Eros Den: Reading List for Septembereroswingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06678990077292314028noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906051794067626825.post-5709352639161023102016-09-16T17:25:08.298-05:002016-09-16T17:25:08.298-05:00Dinah, Welcome & thank you for "The Bone ...<b>Dinah</b>, Welcome & thank you for "The Bone Clocks" recommendation! <br /><br />I'm currently still binging on Neil Gaiman! Libraries have been a great resource for me, as I no longer have to worry so much about books piling up & taking up valuable space. And since the ongoing construction continues in its third year next door, the library has been a refuge when I need a quiet place to work or to read without all the noise from the construction & landscaping.eroswingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06678990077292314028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906051794067626825.post-39110652908263760762016-09-15T18:29:16.255-05:002016-09-15T18:29:16.255-05:00Like Scarlet and MJ, I tend to be a bit of a binge...Like Scarlet and MJ, I tend to be a bit of a binger when I find a good uthor. And Neil Gaiman is right up there.I am off to my library shortly to request a few more titles and will re-read American Gods before the tele-movie comes out.<br />And for more fantasy,,,I've just finished David Mitchell's "The Bone Clocks" Very good, I thought;he gives his characters depth.<br /><br />dinahmowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00052642938090553088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906051794067626825.post-40214845034157516592016-09-14T23:32:57.365-05:002016-09-14T23:32:57.365-05:00Rose, Online/electronic access has made it possibl...<b>Rose</b>, Online/electronic access has made it possible to read & have so many amazing books for our enjoyment at the speed of light. And it's really light--no heavy books to lug around! Like you, I am aiming to only have my faves as hard copies & the rest as electronic. And it is very nice to be able to resize text & be able to read at more locations & times thanks to the convenience of electronic/mobile access.eroswingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06678990077292314028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906051794067626825.post-53195621224146257842016-09-14T06:30:30.544-05:002016-09-14T06:30:30.544-05:00After having moved twice in quick succession, I...After having moved twice in quick succession, I've decided that I will stick to buying titles on my kindle and only have my favourite authors in hard copy. Also, at the end of the day, when my eyes are tired I can make the text bigger! It's this getting old business.Roseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07469442580348062913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906051794067626825.post-47213821075424300132016-09-11T13:31:33.399-05:002016-09-11T13:31:33.399-05:00IDV, I can't wait to see what Fuller comes up ...<b>IDV</b>, I can't wait to see what Fuller comes up with! <i>Pushing Daisies</i> & <i>Dead Like Me</i> are fantastic & entertaining. I'm kind of curious at how they'll portray certain scenes that shocked & intrigued me, particularly in the beginning, when that one person is, shall we say "consumed by ecstasy". What a way to go!<br /><br />I just got done with <i>Stardust</i>, & it's totally different from the film in a lot of significant ways. Both are enjoyable for different reasons, & I can't help but want to read more about the world beyond Wall. Neil Gaiman has an amazing talent for creating unique & fascinating stories.eroswingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06678990077292314028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906051794067626825.post-33586943355672316692016-09-10T05:56:06.007-05:002016-09-10T05:56:06.007-05:00Excellent list! I loved American Gods - Did you kn...Excellent list! I loved <i>American Gods</i> - Did you know that Bryan Fuller is making a TV show based on it? I think it should be good, as he also made shows like <i>Pushing Daisies</i> and <i>Dead Like Me</i>. Plus, Gillian Anderson and Kristin Chenoweth are in it!<br /><br />I need to re-read Neil Gaiman's collection of short stories <i>Smoke and Mirros</i> nowInexplicable DeVicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04187364843729214996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906051794067626825.post-2514054175902140992016-09-10T03:06:39.300-05:002016-09-10T03:06:39.300-05:00Mago, I first discovered Neil Gaiman back in high ...<b>Mago</b>, I first discovered Neil Gaiman back in high school, when I read <i>The Sandman</i>, an amazing comic book (way back then, before they called a great comic book a "graphic novel"). I was astonished to discover such an original, creative, fantastic, & captivating story. This was not the usual comic books--this was high art & great literature! And I have since discovered more of his marvelous works. <br /><br />To be fair, I don't always like some of the twists & turns & conclusions, but they all make for an engaging, wonderful story that always manages to surprise me & entertain me & move me in some way. I usually end up hungry for more spectacular stories from him.<br /><br />Most of the stories I read are from the library or access online. Do an internet search to see if you can find his works freely available online or at your local library. I plan on buying hard copies/books as great gifts for the children & teens in my life. I'm sure they'll love 'em, because I do.<br /><br />I need to clear the clutter every couple of months. I am a packrat, & if I had the space, I probably wouldn't mind the extras. But I need open spaces & to keep things organized, otherwise, I'll never find what I need & I could end up like a hoarder! Plus, I like the open spaces & feeling organized & efficient. It always makes me feel relaxed & very free to get rid of the mess & clutter. But the hardest part is getting started. Just start small, pick a corner & start working from there. Doing a little at a time, breaking down the big tasks into smaller, manageable tasks makes the work so much easier to handle. The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.eroswingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06678990077292314028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906051794067626825.post-19909210024878627272016-09-09T15:43:17.777-05:002016-09-09T15:43:17.777-05:00This Mr Gaiman seems to have something to himself ...This Mr Gaiman seems to have something to himself - I will look for texts by him ; do not know whether there are translations, and - as always - am not sure if I should ever use one, but I will look for him.<br /><br />"I need to sort through & organize the stuff I tend to accumulate. Otherwise, it just piles up & starts taking up space. I'm a packrat by nature, always trying to store extra things, afraid to toss junk away for fear of needing them some time later down the line."<br />And experience has it that the damn stuff one throws away all of a sudden could be useful within the following ten days or so ... I envy you for this ability to clear the spaces Eros, it is long overdue around here. And through all these last weeks of summer holiday I was unable to tackle it, oh the dreaded cellar ...<br />I can not get away from the "reading is work"-thing, as I learned it and do it all over the years, it is ages since I read a novel. I think the closest were dispatches by Hemingway & Gelhorn, some years ago. Great writing, nevertheless.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906051794067626825.post-2377046316895359042016-09-08T18:46:21.749-05:002016-09-08T18:46:21.749-05:00MJ, It's been a real treat catching up on Neil...<b>MJ</b>, It's been a real treat catching up on Neil Gaiman's other works. Each surprises me, because they often go in unexpected ways & the stories are creative, & the characters are memorable.<br /><br />The books & Olympics were a treat. The relining of the kitchen shelves was necessary, overdue, & a chore but it was surprisingly enjoyable once it was accomplished! After all that work reorganizing & sorting through the piles of stuff, I can honestly say that I definitely earned a reward: Reading more books for fun!eroswingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06678990077292314028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906051794067626825.post-41555232928428599112016-09-08T13:29:59.580-05:002016-09-08T13:29:59.580-05:00Miss Scarlet said, "when I find an author I l...Miss Scarlet said, "when I find an author I like I tend to plough through their entire back catalogue, so I understand." Me too. <br /><br />I've been tempted to reread The Graveyard Book but first I have to get started on some of his works that I've missed such as "Neverwhere."<br /><br />Well done on reading these books PLUS lining your kitchen cabinets PLUS blogging about the Olympics!The Mistresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07109289531733623207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906051794067626825.post-52334089807884853952016-09-06T22:24:14.520-05:002016-09-06T22:24:14.520-05:00Savannah, I totally get ya. I usually read during ...<b>Savannah</b>, I totally get ya. I usually read during laundry time. And it's surprising how much free reading time I have once I turn off the tv. It's all reruns & boring shows now, so it totally frees up more time for me to read. I also find an hour or more to read when I'm waiting for a meal to reduce, braise, or bake for some time. I just make sure to set my alarm & timer, lest I forget & burn the meal.<br /><br />I follow the 20 page rule: If it's not interesting after 20 pages, then move on. Life is too short to be wasted on awful books. Read what you love or whatever catches your fancy!eroswingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06678990077292314028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906051794067626825.post-29234568346437013712016-09-06T21:47:10.168-05:002016-09-06T21:47:10.168-05:00I have a basket of books that I want to read (sinc...I have a basket of books that I want to read (since I can't but anymore until I've read these!), but it seems I can't find (or won't make the time) to just stop and sit and read. I need to fix that. xoxoxosavannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04310843901371718758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906051794067626825.post-11917204859343742972016-09-06T19:47:19.729-05:002016-09-06T19:47:19.729-05:00Roses, I just started reading Stardust--I saw the ...<b>Roses</b>, I just started reading Stardust--I saw the film, & I was intrigued. The film seemed short, as if there was more to this world that was being left out. Here's to hoping the book is better than the movie!<br /><br />Thank goodness for mobile devices, because they provide access to a wealth of books & information without the need to log heavy books around :)eroswingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06678990077292314028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906051794067626825.post-48449944600697050562016-09-06T19:38:33.706-05:002016-09-06T19:38:33.706-05:00LX, Thanks! Writing about the Olympics is very enj...<b>LX</b>, Thanks! Writing about the Olympics is very enjoyable & cathartic for me. I like discussing the athletes & the whole environment of the Games--what works, what doesn't, & what's great.eroswingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06678990077292314028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906051794067626825.post-79535332832497672812016-09-06T19:35:15.648-05:002016-09-06T19:35:15.648-05:00Scarlet, I would gladly help you reorganize & ...<b>Scarlet</b>, I would gladly help you reorganize & sort through your stuff! Any excuse to try delicious scones in your region!<br /><br />It helps when you can sort stuff into 3 piles: Keep (Things you use frequently), Recycle/Regift (Things you haven't used in 6 months or more, but could be donated or recycled), & Discard (Things you haven't used in over a year, can't be reused nor donated nor recyclable, & is taking up space).<br /><br />The hardest part is getting started, but within the first fifteen minutes of sorting, you find a rhythm, & when it's over, you'll feel so much better & liberated. The key is to dispose the Discard pile the same day, & have the Recycle/Regift pile removed from the premises the same day or by the weekend at the latest. Don't let the Recycle/Regift pile take up any more space--reallocate it immediately!<br /><br />And I've started reading more Neil Gaiman. <br />eroswingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06678990077292314028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906051794067626825.post-78597460750333478022016-09-06T11:11:28.935-05:002016-09-06T11:11:28.935-05:00I adore Neil Gaiman. American Gods is one of my fa...I adore Neil Gaiman. American Gods is one of my favourites. That and Stardust.<br /><br />I'm like Ms Scarlet in reading the new authors back catalogue, trying to take the books in order.<br /><br />That's a point, I've got a new book waiting in my kindle....Roseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07469442580348062913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906051794067626825.post-40000782845998830912016-09-06T08:47:21.282-05:002016-09-06T08:47:21.282-05:00If it's any consolation, you did the equivalen...If it's any consolation, you did the equivalent of <i>writing</i> a book with your excellent Olympics posts! So, time and energy <i>not</i> wasted!LẌhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06337382169476392640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906051794067626825.post-37668078479210442162016-09-06T07:50:46.235-05:002016-09-06T07:50:46.235-05:00When I find an author I like I tend to plough thro...When I find an author I like I tend to plough through their entire back catalogue, so I understand.<br />Meanwhile, could you pop over and help me to throw things away?!<br />SxMs Scarlethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00449626572478125088noreply@blogger.com