Comments on: Sunday Salon – December 20, 2009

By: Caribousmom

Caribousmom — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 17:29:38 +0000

Deb: Thanks for your condolences on Argus. And I too am excited about Tyler’s latest…she is one of my favorite authors.

Verbatim: Thanks for the Drood recommendation – I’ll have to check it out. I’ve read some good reviews of that one.

Serena: The walk definitely helped! I am really excited to read Emily St. John Mandel’s newest book…Thanks for your support re: Reading for a Cure!

Jenners: Exercise is always a good thing, isn’t it? 2010 looks to be a great year in books!

Frances Hunter: Thank you so much for your support re: Reading for a Cure – I am hoping that it is hugely successful…and depending on the bloggers to help me advertise it! Also thank you for your condolences re: Argus….

Ali: Thank you so much for your kind words re: Argus – it has been a tough year for us. Also, I hope you will consider joining in Reading For A Cure…

By: Caribousmom

Caribousmom — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 17:25:27 +0000

Frances: Thank you for your support for Reading For A Cure! I hope it will be successful Re: Kristin Lavransdatter – I too am really glad I read it. I know many readers did not find it “great”…but I did enjoy it and it had sat far too long in my stacks. I’m eager to read your thoughts on the Byatt novel. I have yet to read anything by Bolano…but I’m curious.

Molly: I hope you got the Byatt book for Christmas! And I’m sorry to hear about your husband’s layoff…it has been such a tough year for a lot of people (my BIL also lost his job right before Thanksgiving). Whatever you can do for Reading for a Cure would be appreciated – even if only to let your readers know about it!

Rhapsody: I have heard good and bad about The Children’s Book too…but I am dying to read it anyway! Yes, it is amazing how tuned in our pets are to our emotions. Raven has been wonderful…she is adorable!

Staci: The walk was just what we needed – it was perfect!

Jackie: You’re welcome – I love your blog Always happy to send people your way!

Gavin: Raven is definitely helping right now….Great to hear you loved The Children’s Book since you and I often agree on books! Anything you do for Reading for a Cure will be very appreciated – thanks for your support!

Nicole: I’ll be interested in your thoughts on Byatt’s book…it looks so good to me. Yes, animals are VERY sensitive to our needs, aren’t they?

Aarti: I agree with YAY for 2010!!! I hope it is a fabulous year for everyone!

By: Ali

Ali — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 19:04:28 +0000

Wendy, I’m behind on blog-reading so I just now learned about Argus’ passing and I know I never met your dogs, but there it is: I shed a tear for Argus and Caribou today. Two amazing dogs, and such a tough loss for you guys. I’m so sorry.

Your Reading for a Cure challenge is a great idea! I’m not ready to think about challenges yet, but if and when I get there, it’ll be at the top of my list.

By: Frances Hunter

Frances Hunter — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:07:31 +0000

I am so sorry about Argus.

The Reading for a Cure challenge sounds terrific. I will publicize it on my blog in the new year and sign up myself. Curing childhood cancer is a cause near and dear to my heart.

By: Jenners

Jenners — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 02:28:50 +0000

I’m sure a walk was a good spirit booster for all of you.

And I’m very excited about some of the books you highlighted for 2010 too … especially Anne Tyler.

By: Serena (Savvy Verse & Wit)

Serena (Savvy Verse & Wit) — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:24:10 +0000

I hope the exercise helped you and your doggies. I know that doing things can help with loss.

The new Emily St. John Mandel sounds good. I read her other novel and enjoyed it.

I’m going to check out your Reading for the Cure challenge as well.

By: Verbatim

Verbatim — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 08:10:07 +0000

Louise Erdrich’s book sounds particularly intriguing to me. I haven’t read her work in quite a few years, but remembering liking it very much. Have you considered adding “Drood” to your TBR pile for next year? You mentioned liking those chunky sagas like Children’s Book, and it’s definitely chunky. It was one of my favorites last year.

By: debnance

debnance — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 03:01:33 +0000

I’m especially looking forward to the new Anne Tyler book. I’m very sorry to hear about the loss of your dog.

By: Aarti

Aarti — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:58:22 +0000

Great books you’re looking forward to, and congratulations on your charity reading work Yay for 2010!

By: Nicole

Nicole — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 22:52:26 +0000

I picked up The Children’s Book as well after carefully deliberating on a single book to buy. I am trying to cut back on my multiple purchase sprees. I am glad that you are getting out with Raven. I think pets really do know what’s going on and do their part to help out when they can.