tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post8282329897572309300..comments2024-03-28T05:53:48.696-07:00Comments on Bitter Tea and Mystery: Annual Book Sale 2021: My Son's BooksTracyKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-23167682445825224992021-11-11T15:54:52.909-08:002021-11-11T15:54:52.909-08:00Constance, I am glad to hear that your sister enjo...Constance, I am glad to hear that your sister enjoyed The Magicians and the rest of that series. I had read that comparison to the Harry Potter series, and I probably will try it too. I have read the Harry Potter books, and while I did not love them all, I would be interested in comparing Grossman's series to the Potter books.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-30136034994685711162021-11-11T15:51:54.133-08:002021-11-11T15:51:54.133-08:00I thought it was a good selection of books and aut...I thought it was a good selection of books and authors also, Todd, especially for my son. And several appeal to me too. Thanks for your thoughts on the authors you are familiar with.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-6980438451239791352021-11-11T15:25:00.172-08:002021-11-11T15:25:00.172-08:00My sister loved The Magicians and the sequels. It...My sister loved The Magicians and the sequels. It is described as Harry Potter for grownups. I keep meaning to try it myself.CLMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03595294217111602231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-7465319046147152022021-11-11T05:07:46.890-08:002021-11-11T05:07:46.890-08:00Marusek is a genius; I need to check out a novel b...Marusek is a genius; I need to check out a novel by him. Grossman and Stross are wildly successful writers, and I've read a bit of each, liked what I've read. I've heard of the others, but don't think I've yet read anything by them; the Garfinkle is the kind of cute notion that tends to be irresistible to sf writers, and more power to him for getting a novel out of it! It's a promising set, indeed.Todd Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01815516018079824802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-44574865355450526642021-11-10T12:44:19.211-08:002021-11-10T12:44:19.211-08:00I think he will enjoy these books, Sam. He is very...I think he will enjoy these books, Sam. He is very open to trying new authors, new styles of writing. <br /><br />We enjoyed the sale very much. It is amazing that we can visit several times and still find good books on the very last day. TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-51554540097150414832021-11-10T08:58:49.928-08:002021-11-10T08:58:49.928-08:00Your son hit the jackpot, didn't he? It's ...Your son hit the jackpot, didn't he? It's obvious from his choices what he enjoys reading, and I have a feeling he's going to love most of these. I haven't been to an old fashioned book sale in forever. Our county library system does an every day sale of books donated by patrons to the Friends of the Library group, but I keep forgetting to pop in and take a look when I'm in the library.Sam https://www.blogger.com/profile/17448913705757509608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-11044181811697311482021-11-09T21:47:26.322-08:002021-11-09T21:47:26.322-08:00Neeru, I am behind on lists for the book sale, but...Neeru, I am behind on lists for the book sale, but I plan to list some of mine eventually and my husband got some nice books too. TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-47478994704341904382021-11-09T21:45:08.029-08:002021-11-09T21:45:08.029-08:00Have never heard of these books or authors. Waitin...Have never heard of these books or authors. Waiting for your list.Neerunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-47813544196890324002021-11-09T18:50:45.650-08:002021-11-09T18:50:45.650-08:00Cath, It is good to hear about more people who hav...Cath, It is good to hear about more people who have enjoyed Stross's series. As that is the one on the list I am most interested in myself. TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-29234012613608040432021-11-09T18:32:31.657-08:002021-11-09T18:32:31.657-08:00Katrina, how interesting that you know Charlie Str...Katrina, how interesting that you know Charlie Stross. I am enjoying the novella that follows the first book in the series, and I will read that first book later.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-1196128795867771272021-11-09T15:18:15.838-08:002021-11-09T15:18:15.838-08:00I'm fairly certain I've read the first boo...I'm fairly certain I've read the first book in that Charlie Stross series. I wasn't mad about it but the friend who recced them was, my husband loved them and I fancy one of my daughters does too. So I'm in the minority. LOLCathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371069000185280668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-5459719903705445082021-11-09T15:00:28.190-08:002021-11-09T15:00:28.190-08:00I hope you/he enjoys the Charlie Stross book altho...I hope you/he enjoys the Charlie Stross book although it isn't my cup of tea. He's an old friend of ours from our Edinburgh Writers' Group days.Katrinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18138715309807238198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-33134758490586730882021-11-09T14:22:48.241-08:002021-11-09T14:22:48.241-08:00That's fine, Rick. I have heard of a couple of...That's fine, Rick. I have heard of a couple of these authors, but mostly they are all new to me. TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-84875957211810842962021-11-09T14:19:41.164-08:002021-11-09T14:19:41.164-08:00It rather forcefully pointed out to me on another ...It rather forcefully pointed out to me on another blog that if I have not heard / seen / read a particular work, I’m not qualified to comment on it.<br /><br />So, on these books, NO OPINION.Rick Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07978136287154214297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-83198046998487070102021-11-09T13:47:47.378-08:002021-11-09T13:47:47.378-08:00Margot, I think some of the books here are interes...Margot, I think some of the books here are interesting also. I am reading the novella that is a part of Stross's Laundry Files series right now and sometime soon will read the first in the series. The book by David Marusek also sounds interesting. Maybe The Magicians. And I will see how my son likes the others.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-18869292788353934782021-11-09T13:45:13.553-08:002021-11-09T13:45:13.553-08:00Rick, I did not think many of these would appeal t...Rick, I did not think many of these would appeal to you. I won't read much in the way of Sherlock until I have read more of the Conan Doyle novels and stories.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-3967985826063129562021-11-09T11:16:30.961-08:002021-11-09T11:16:30.961-08:00Thanks, Patti. I think he will enjoy most of these...Thanks, Patti. I think he will enjoy most of these books, and some I may read if he recommends them. The Magicians sounds good and there is was a TV show adaptation also.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-41836852926725511832021-11-09T11:09:56.348-08:002021-11-09T11:09:56.348-08:00Col, I have one book by Adam Christopher, the firs...Col, I have one book by Adam Christopher, the first in another series, and I plan to read that one. It is a blend of science fiction and mystery. The one that my son got has elements of horror, so I will let my son try that one first.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-45681282587863307412021-11-09T08:23:27.663-08:002021-11-09T08:23:27.663-08:00I've heard of author Adam Christopher, but tha...I've heard of author Adam Christopher, but that's where my familiarity with these books begins and ends. Nice covers on a couple of them, but probably not for me.col2910https://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-5001576998054130522021-11-09T08:23:25.629-08:002021-11-09T08:23:25.629-08:00I have to admit, Tracy, I'm not usually into S...I have to admit, Tracy, I'm not usually into SF, but your son's picked out some interesting books. I'll be especially interested in what he thinks of the Stross; I've read some of his work and liked it. Margot Kinberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08599589137890528065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-60402417376293998372021-11-09T08:07:15.695-08:002021-11-09T08:07:15.695-08:00I’m an SF reader, but I’ll pass on these, esp. the...I’m an SF reader, but I’ll pass on these, esp. the Holmes/Chuliu one.Rick Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07978136287154214297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-29279721886847173232021-11-09T07:32:13.662-08:002021-11-09T07:32:13.662-08:00I have meant to try THE MAGICIAN for years. Hope h...I have meant to try THE MAGICIAN for years. Hope he enjoys them. pattinase (abbott)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02916037185235335846noreply@blogger.com