tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post3628274469944874046..comments2024-03-28T22:42:54.810-07:00Comments on Bitter Tea and Mystery: Amuse Bouche: Anthony BidulkaTracyKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-91661751076566183332013-07-05T23:37:19.072-07:002013-07-05T23:37:19.072-07:00Debra, thanks for stopping by. I hope you try Anth...Debra, thanks for stopping by. I hope you try Anthony Bidulka. He also has a new series (that I have not tried yet). I have consulted your blog for reviews of Canadian authors. Joining the Canadian challenge has introduced me to some really interesting authors.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-16765233241509792602013-07-03T19:42:12.671-07:002013-07-03T19:42:12.671-07:00Always great to find a new author - especially a C...Always great to find a new author - especially a Canadian one!! Was setting up my reading plan for the next Canadian Reading Challenge and found your review (via the Global Reading Challenge!). Thanks, Tracy, for introducing me to a fellow Canadian.Debra Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18037718487161337673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-61996282977532161702013-03-12T09:48:31.080-07:002013-03-12T09:48:31.080-07:00Flight of Aquavit is making its way to me through ...Flight of Aquavit is making its way to me through the mail right now. I will be reading it in the next few months. Also plan to try the Adam Saint book when it comes out. Happy writing!TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-63246828013355739732013-03-12T08:38:49.395-07:002013-03-12T08:38:49.395-07:00Tracy,
I'm so glad you gave the first Russell ...Tracy,<br />I'm so glad you gave the first Russell Quant book, Amuse Bouche a try, and especially pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you for your thoughtful review. If you continue with the rest of the series, I hope the experience is as pleasurable!<br />Happy reading!Anthony Bidulkahttp://www.anthonybidulka.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-60254585146795296762013-03-01T13:33:00.141-08:002013-03-01T13:33:00.141-08:00I think you would like this one. Worth a try. I th...I think you would like this one. Worth a try. I think I probably lean to reading more about male protagonists and books by male writers. Not intentionally. TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-24953509289873894012013-03-01T13:28:12.235-08:002013-03-01T13:28:12.235-08:00My pleasure. Margot introduced me to him and then ...My pleasure. Margot introduced me to him and then I saw posts at Bill's blog. I am glad I gave this series a try.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-51079018847248101862013-03-01T13:26:34.693-08:002013-03-01T13:26:34.693-08:00I am looking forward to reading more about Russell...I am looking forward to reading more about Russell Quant, Kathy. Per your suggestion at other posts, I will be finding a copy at abebooks.com soon.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-53686778061791832962013-03-01T10:26:59.866-08:002013-03-01T10:26:59.866-08:00Never read any mysteries with a man in the lead. B...Never read any mysteries with a man in the lead. Because I always went for strong willed woman protagonist.I think it is high time I bring about a change....Shalet Jimmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12550350381109665805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-42746149920660508372013-03-01T05:56:02.394-08:002013-03-01T05:56:02.394-08:00Really sounds like fun TracyK and I'm usually ...Really sounds like fun TracyK and I'm usually a sucker for first person narration too - thanks very much.Sergio (Tipping My Fedora)http://bloodymurder.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-58413182517733103642013-03-01T01:28:11.124-08:002013-03-01T01:28:11.124-08:00I must say that I find Russell Quant amusing. I r...I must say that I find Russell Quant amusing. I read Flight of Aquavit to get through a difficult time for diversion -- and it worked. I smiled and laughed as I read it. <br /><br />It wasn't so much the mystery itself, but the characters, including Russell's Ukrainian mother who moves in for awhile and insists on cooking the most high-calorie, high-cholesterol meals for him, which frankly had me hankering for broccoli and apples, anything healthy.<br /><br />If you like dogs, there are two in this book, Russell's dog and a friend's. The two dogs are related and have fun together, which adds another nice touch to the book.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-43238431045800715162013-02-28T10:55:21.398-08:002013-02-28T10:55:21.398-08:00Definitely going for the next one. Soon, I hope. T...Definitely going for the next one. Soon, I hope. This is the good thing about the Canadian challenge -- trying a book I would not normally go for, and liking it.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-81282453342309149312013-02-28T10:53:04.597-08:002013-02-28T10:53:04.597-08:00This book is definitely worth a try, and I don'...This book is definitely worth a try, and I don't know if it makes much difference where you start in the series. TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-11457867214442390822013-02-28T10:47:35.642-08:002013-02-28T10:47:35.642-08:00Russell really grew on me gradually as I read. You...Russell really grew on me gradually as I read. You are right about the wit. <br /><br />I would love to see Saskatchewan. Unfortunately, I don't do well with traveling. But who knows. Never say never.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-14771922466545262692013-02-28T07:43:08.470-08:002013-02-28T07:43:08.470-08:00Tracy - Thanks for your thoughtful review. I too l...Tracy - Thanks for your thoughtful review. I too like the relationship between Quant his dog, and yes, Bidulka does a great job of depicting the setting and of creating an appealing character. I very much hope you'll try and enjoy the rest of the series; I'm a fan of it. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-29840456263935651832013-02-28T02:29:22.042-08:002013-02-28T02:29:22.042-08:00I've heard all about this book from Bill's...I've heard all about this book from Bill's excellent review. I don't usually read amusing crime fiction but this sounds so attractive. And I like anything with a dog in it....Sarahhttp://crimepieces.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-40096184597548998552013-02-27T21:58:23.313-08:002013-02-27T21:58:23.313-08:00TracyK: I am glad you enjoyed meeting Russell. He ...TracyK: I am glad you enjoyed meeting Russell. He is one of my favourite characters. I acknowledge being biased as Saskatoon is 175 km from my home and I know Anthony and some members of his family. I think you will continue to enjoy the books. I think of Russsell as witty more than humorous.<br /><br />Anthony does an excellent job of portraying Saskatoon. Maybe you will be tempted to come to see Saskatchewan.Bill Selneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17268006369157307593noreply@blogger.com