tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post2101321991644910719..comments2023-10-17T10:25:34.828-05:00Comments on Prairie Rose's Garden: Favorite Books of 2013Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-87244072720712710482013-12-14T06:35:30.267-06:002013-12-14T06:35:30.267-06:00I didn't know Hosseini had another novel out. ...I didn't know Hosseini had another novel out. I loved A Thousand... better than Kite Runner. Will look out for this one. Many thanks.<br /><br />Greetings from London.<br />A Cuban In Londonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16423293358605007539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-41648177611041816502013-12-10T12:02:49.045-06:002013-12-10T12:02:49.045-06:00Two interesting books. I did not read the Kite Run...Two interesting books. I did not read the Kite Runner, but I did see the movie and liked it. With so much of the world's attention focused on Afghanistan, I would love to read a book like The Mountains Echoed that has an intimate understanding of the culture and country.<br />Like you I have read several summaries of Flight Behaviour and thought it sounded interesting, but I just haven't had the opportunity to pick it up. I will have to see if the local library has a copy.<br />I have a recommendation for you, as I know you like mysteries. Have you read The Cuckoo's Calling by J.K. Rowling? We just finished the audio book and loved it!!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00116583212813729057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-86779529258276780542013-12-09T09:13:09.869-06:002013-12-09T09:13:09.869-06:00Flight Behavior sounds like a perfect red, like Li...Flight Behavior sounds like a perfect red, like Lisa, I don't enjoy deeply sad books anymore. Happy Christmas Rose! xogailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-21827901698761207492013-12-08T18:27:53.539-06:002013-12-08T18:27:53.539-06:00I wish I enjoyed reading! Magazines are more my sp...I wish I enjoyed reading! Magazines are more my speed. I just don't have the attention span for books! Sissyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03714196104526604635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-32614922366001020212013-12-08T12:20:01.289-06:002013-12-08T12:20:01.289-06:00I haven’t read any of these books but I have heard...I haven’t read any of these books but I have heard about Flight behaviour, possibly from another gardening blog, might be one for me too – thanks for the review!HELENEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16112289914239038835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-28717713022097207842013-12-08T12:09:29.715-06:002013-12-08T12:09:29.715-06:00Both of the authors are favorites of mine, but I h...Both of the authors are favorites of mine, but I haven't read either of these books. Thanks for taking the time to make us aware of them. As for your Christmas procrastination, bravo! I aim to get even more rebellious every year, and this one might be the best ever--no decorations up, very few presents bought, and certainly no cards sent out. And so few days left! Hehe!walk2writehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13501812375142037251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-61107711233161549192013-12-06T22:09:56.963-06:002013-12-06T22:09:56.963-06:00I am a big Kingsolver fan. I'm glad you enjoye...I am a big Kingsolver fan. I'm glad you enjoyed this book. And I loved The Kite Runner. So, I must try Moutains. By the way, Khaled Hosseini is coming to San Diego to speak in Feb. :) Thanks for putting off your Christmas stuff to review!! Barriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04678698296265168217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-42869631846706257922013-12-06T13:24:09.992-06:002013-12-06T13:24:09.992-06:00Flight Behavior sounds like a fantastic book. I ne...Flight Behavior sounds like a fantastic book. I need to check it out. I love your new header photo!! I just bought a new crabapple for the land and as of lately I am not fascinated with the crabapple tree so your photo surely caught my eye. If I don't speak to you before the holidays have a great one!tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-60487045216232706592013-12-06T08:07:30.587-06:002013-12-06T08:07:30.587-06:00Ellen, If you liked "The Kite Runner", y...Ellen, If you liked "The Kite Runner", you'll definitely enjoy this new one as well. <br /><br />Plant Postings, Glad your book club is reading "Flight Behavior"--I'd be interested in hearing what they thought of it. My book club has kind of fizzled out--how can a bunch of retired teachers all be so busy?:) I'm hoping I can get it re-started in January.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-33943394315883034092013-12-06T08:03:19.761-06:002013-12-06T08:03:19.761-06:00Sarah, I first heard of "Flight Behavior"...Sarah, I first heard of "Flight Behavior" from your review last year--thanks so much for the recommendation! I probably would have overlooked it otherwise.<br /><br />Anna, I am definitely a procrastinator when it comes to Christmas. But I just can't get into the spirit until December. Hope you enjoy "Mountains"!<br /><br />Cassi Renee, Yes, that is exactly what made "A Thousand Splendid Suns" so depressing--knowing this was actually going on in countries like Afghanistan. It haunted me for weeks. I think you'd love "Flight Behavior"!<br /><br />Lucy, Thanks for visiting--I tried to return the visit, but I can't access your blog!<br /><br />Sally, I remember your review of "Mountains" earlier this year and went back and read it again. Hosseini really is a superb writer.<br /><br /><br /><br />Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-37423765590261180382013-12-05T21:22:11.029-06:002013-12-05T21:22:11.029-06:00My Book Club read "The Kite Runner," and...My Book Club read "The Kite Runner," and most of us "liked" it. Tough material, but some good life lessons, too. Someone recommended "A Thousand Splended Suns," but we voted for other books instead. We are, however, reading "Flight Behavior." I'm looking forward to it!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-78347854510113939432013-12-05T13:50:10.514-06:002013-12-05T13:50:10.514-06:00Loved the Kite Runner--can't believe I haven&#...Loved the Kite Runner--can't believe I haven't caught up with this one. Thanks for the reminder! And the Kingsolver sounds great, too. Ellen Booraemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12751047743172852013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-48808458169573777732013-12-04T22:52:05.373-06:002013-12-04T22:52:05.373-06:00Thanks for your reviews. I loved And The Mountain...Thanks for your reviews. I loved And The Mountains Echoed. I will have to read the Kingsolver book.<br /><br />I'm in denial about Christmas. I must get on it tomorrow!Sally Wesselyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06470453773515491625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-50317567684880231142013-12-04T19:52:32.321-06:002013-12-04T19:52:32.321-06:00I've never read either of these authors but it...I've never read either of these authors but it sounds like they may be worth checking out. Thanks for the review.Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07820350511791595345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-73427931451988875902013-12-04T17:03:25.813-06:002013-12-04T17:03:25.813-06:00I read A Thousand Splendid Suns in a former book c...I read A Thousand Splendid Suns in a former book club, and as you said, it was beautiful to far too sad. Mostly because it is true. It's good for us to know that, but hard for us to know that.<br /><br />I have enjoyed several of Barbara Kingsolver's books, and this one is on my to-read list :-) I'm glad to hear you enjoyed it.Cassihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04058787761575567910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-11969986917902078232013-12-04T16:58:38.768-06:002013-12-04T16:58:38.768-06:00Rose, you are a woman after my own heart although ...Rose, you are a woman after my own heart although I must confess to buying some Christmas cards today :) I have 'And The Moutains Echoed' downloaded on my Kindle ready to read soon I hope. Have never read anything by Barbara Kingsolver but will look out for her books. Hope that you have time to fit in some reading over the festive season.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10794392333038962798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-10039226018193767892013-12-04T10:18:12.626-06:002013-12-04T10:18:12.626-06:00I'm so glad you enjoyed Flight Behavior too. I...I'm so glad you enjoyed Flight Behavior too. It was eerily timely with the vanishing Monarchs (lovely photo). My 16 year old daughter loved it too. The Kite Runner was fabulous and your review reminds me that I should read his other books too. Sarah Laurencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423008641739156182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-17722924016022383402013-12-04T08:05:10.637-06:002013-12-04T08:05:10.637-06:00Lisa, I understand. "A Thousand Splendid Sun...Lisa, I understand. "A Thousand Splendid Suns" was so beautifully written, but I was so depressed after it, mainly because I know what he described is true. But I do think you'd love "Flight Behavior"!<br /><br />Pattinase, This was my first Kingsolver novel--I don't know why I'd never read anything by her before! Just finished "The Bean Trees" last night, and I'm definitely a fan.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-7565391538782334032013-12-04T06:24:37.846-06:002013-12-04T06:24:37.846-06:00Both of these books have repeatedly been recommend...Both of these books have repeatedly been recommended to me. ANd I love Kingsolver so will have to read. pattinase (abbott)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02916037185235335846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-17028833374510127552013-12-04T06:13:05.759-06:002013-12-04T06:13:05.759-06:00I find Hoesinni's books too sad. Not that all ...I find Hoesinni's books too sad. Not that all of my books are so uplifting. I have read only the Kite Runner. I will try your second choice. Sounds interesting.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.com