tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2419544468759273678.post4371750096649699961..comments2023-10-30T14:18:15.354+00:00Comments on Fan My Flame: The Year in Books - FebruaryGinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05689402000429710324noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2419544468759273678.post-59808765538770456192015-02-23T22:18:49.583+00:002015-02-23T22:18:49.583+00:00Thank you for all these lovely reviews. I have he...Thank you for all these lovely reviews. I have heard of all of these books, which is unusual and am now wanting to read some of them, especially Elizabeth is Missing. sustainablemumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099701194160334671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2419544468759273678.post-813778667307355902015-02-07T21:07:02.708+00:002015-02-07T21:07:02.708+00:00I thought the Miniaturist was a huge let-down... I...I thought the Miniaturist was a huge let-down... If, as a writer, you introduce a fantastic, intrigueing pivot for the whole book, you really should have some sort of satisfying explanation for it. As it was, it was the equivalent of 'so we all went home for tea', leaving me wondering what on earth some editor hadn't said 'Well what's the explanation, then?' Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01456473594842815442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2419544468759273678.post-18884036200764923962015-02-06T19:49:29.023+00:002015-02-06T19:49:29.023+00:00I still haven't finished H is for Hawk, but I ...I still haven't finished H is for Hawk, but I can tell you that you should love it.<br /><br />I just can't seem to find enough reading time lately. I've rather let A Year in Books go.Annie Cholewahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17608057589525908147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2419544468759273678.post-25409520090571580372015-02-05T20:12:53.022+00:002015-02-05T20:12:53.022+00:00You have done well to read all that during January...You have done well to read all that during January if you only get half an hour in the morning. I'm a slow reader but that is because I often re-read over and over the best bits and each time I pick up a book I have to go back and re-read the last few pages. I don't have a book on the go at the moment ... only textile books and magazines<br /><br />You would be proud of me this week though ... I've made three big cakes to keep my workmen and neighbours happy and this week's journal pages have painted buns!!<br /><br />Sending lots of love always and hope your frustrating moments in life disappear very soon xxxxLOVE STITCHING REDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00341709061400827643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2419544468759273678.post-49140255849171874322015-02-04T19:26:41.769+00:002015-02-04T19:26:41.769+00:00You've convinced me to get Elizabeth is Missin...You've convinced me to get Elizabeth is Missing for my Kindle. Thank you for the recommendation.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14223691871102821084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2419544468759273678.post-88247814445263915022015-02-04T16:46:36.687+00:002015-02-04T16:46:36.687+00:00You always seems to pick books with intriguing tit...You always seems to pick books with intriguing titles. Do you browse shops or buy online?Diane Kelseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03796014494269581192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2419544468759273678.post-384718949261978422015-02-04T15:28:11.884+00:002015-02-04T15:28:11.884+00:00Gina, I bought H for Hawk for myself for Christmas...Gina, I bought H for Hawk for myself for Christmas and read it all over the holiday. I love birds anyway so I was already hooked by the title but it is an emotive read, beautifully told in lyrical language. I do so hope you enjoy it as much as me. I'd even go as far as to say it was the best book I read all year last year! I've read the Colour book too so enjoy your re-reading of it. I'm still reading Robert Macfarlane's The Old Ways in fits and starts and have Girl Reading by Katie Ward from the library to start; a foray into fiction at last this year. Must look out for the book about Elizabeth. That sounds like the type of book I could enjoy.LAC EMP 2020https://www.blogger.com/profile/01999825212820503519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2419544468759273678.post-9103975239760416652015-02-04T12:59:05.171+00:002015-02-04T12:59:05.171+00:00I did enjoy The Miniaturist but, after reading all...I did enjoy The Miniaturist but, after reading all the hype, I was expecting to be bowled over by it and I wasn't. I agree that some themes just didn't go anywhere, leaving lots of question marks. I've been avoiding Elizabeth is Missing and H is for Hawk as I just know they'll have me blubbing!love those cupcakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00251676130165434278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2419544468759273678.post-82685697781292922902015-02-03T22:36:49.830+00:002015-02-03T22:36:49.830+00:00Try 'the invention of wings' by Sue Monk K...Try 'the invention of wings' by Sue Monk Kidd. I am working my way through Gone Girl, The Miniaturist is next for me!judehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10649786735722436265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2419544468759273678.post-29553352525784425352015-02-03T20:59:54.550+00:002015-02-03T20:59:54.550+00:00I have the miniaturist in my pile of books to read...I have the miniaturist in my pile of books to read, sounds as though it isn't going to be what I thought it would be about! I have just noted Elizabeth is Missing, as that sounds a very intriguing read too. Glad you enjoyed your choices, I hope that February is a good month for you. xxAmy at love made my homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17111180584250029433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2419544468759273678.post-68850828799709529072015-02-03T16:55:28.940+00:002015-02-03T16:55:28.940+00:00I really like Elizabeth is missing. I found it hau...I really like Elizabeth is missing. I found it haunting in places, imagining loosing myself in dementia one day. I look forward to hearing about your new book, I am not tempted so far but I am collecting opinions. xChristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11883091348839145603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2419544468759273678.post-75082765017542572672015-02-03T15:43:07.845+00:002015-02-03T15:43:07.845+00:00Looks like some great reads Gina. I've read s...Looks like some great reads Gina. I've read similar reviews of The Miniaturist too.Thimbleannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03650582809426872051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2419544468759273678.post-18896125088188625642015-02-03T13:43:09.998+00:002015-02-03T13:43:09.998+00:00I too very much enjoyed The Miniaturist. I thought...I too very much enjoyed The Miniaturist. I thought the doll's house strengthened the pervasiveness of acquisition and wealth in Amsterdam as well as reminding us that the future is about observation and attention to detail rather than being able to 'see" the future. <br /><br />I seem to have been reading too much about death! Burial Ritesby Hannah Kent was a bleak but compelling read for January, and The Iceberg by Marion Coutts was beautifully composed and painful in equal measure. Not to be read if you suffer from SADS I'd think.<br /><br />Looking forward to hearing about February.colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02484411878651364981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2419544468759273678.post-68687509030561771322015-02-03T12:02:25.757+00:002015-02-03T12:02:25.757+00:00I re-read all my E M Delafield at the beginning of... I re-read all my E M Delafield at the beginning of January and have since read a Neil Gaiman and a Peter May; Started A Blackbird's Year recently but am finding it a bit hard going to be honest. Awaiting delivery of Period Piece - A Cambridge Childhood by Gwen Raverat, Darwin's granddaughter I think.<br /><br />I have had the book Colour for many years and love it so much that I frequently re-read it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2419544468759273678.post-41801990402004962932015-02-03T10:19:04.480+00:002015-02-03T10:19:04.480+00:00A nice collection of books. I am still trying to f...A nice collection of books. I am still trying to finish my textile book - no time for reading at present.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06826501916623305535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2419544468759273678.post-64954511855923082312015-02-03T09:43:03.610+00:002015-02-03T09:43:03.610+00:00interesting! There a couple in there I fancy readi...interesting! There a couple in there I fancy reading so I think I'll go ahead.Thanks<br />Dottyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16894868033082449495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2419544468759273678.post-30223645901100005212015-02-03T06:55:43.092+00:002015-02-03T06:55:43.092+00:00I shall have to see if I can get any of them in au...I shall have to see if I can get any of them in audio books, they sound so interesting. CheersRobin Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14306137274084617478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2419544468759273678.post-12329290736068808342015-02-03T00:19:56.530+00:002015-02-03T00:19:56.530+00:00These all sound so interesting. Gonna look for the...These all sound so interesting. Gonna look for them on my Kindle. Thanks!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04402220963886597754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2419544468759273678.post-76772293621064027842015-02-02T23:50:55.261+00:002015-02-02T23:50:55.261+00:00I haven't read the miniaturist, but I know oth...I haven't read the miniaturist, but I know others who've enjoyed it. Colour intrigues me more, given the fact that it is your second read. I always think that taking the time to read book twice says something about the book. EHPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08795389357517479909noreply@blogger.com