tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post4586131391905433257..comments2024-02-22T17:59:50.213-05:00Comments on in so many words...: Top Ten Tuesdays: TOP TEN BOOKS That Should Be In Your Beach Bag This Summer.Yvettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-21763521176316115802011-06-02T10:33:20.820-04:002011-06-02T10:33:20.820-04:00Thanks, Deb. I do my best. :)Thanks, Deb. I do my best. :)Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-65391053783892480972011-06-01T20:24:21.012-04:002011-06-01T20:24:21.012-04:00A list with a nice mix of light fiction and myster...A list with a nice mix of light fiction and mysteries. Excellent.Deb Nance at Readerbuzzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12128529491888701996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-21623808805779219162011-06-01T14:01:08.355-04:002011-06-01T14:01:08.355-04:00Nan: I mostly agree with you about speedos, especi...Nan: I mostly agree with you about speedos, especially for 'normal' guys on the beach. But on a body like the one Michael Phelps has...Well, baggy shorts would be a criminal waste.<br /><br />I'm just an evil old lady. HA!Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-71923330538653707852011-06-01T12:52:50.625-04:002011-06-01T12:52:50.625-04:00Anonymous = Kathy D. late at night blogging tiredl...Anonymous = Kathy D. late at night blogging tiredly and inadvertently.<br /><br />Am enjoying the Nero Wolfe, which I'll wait for your next blog about "the genius, not a god" (his words)0 to comment further.kathy d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-35649478988105200492011-06-01T12:12:01.180-04:002011-06-01T12:12:01.180-04:00I'm with you on numbers 7 and 9! And I hate sp...I'm with you on numbers 7 and 9! And I hate speedos. I much prefer the surfer/skateboarder long and baggy bathing suits on men.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-18585406957832792742011-06-01T11:14:02.942-04:002011-06-01T11:14:02.942-04:00Wise words, anonymous. Age is what you make it.
...Wise words, anonymous. Age is what you make it. <br /><br />Though when the body begins to fail you, it's doubly hard to keep smiling through. :)Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-72424129361165499712011-06-01T11:06:30.031-04:002011-06-01T11:06:30.031-04:00Ryan: In own biased opinion, I think you'd lik...Ryan: In own biased opinion, I think you'd like the James Anderson books. They ARE total fun. I also think you'd like the Agatha Christie book, THEY CAME TO BAGHDAD.<br /><br />And if you're in the mood for a terrific thriller, then WORTH DYING FOR is the one.<br /><br />I miss the good old days of being slim and sleek....WAIT! I was never slim and sleek. Ha!<br /><br />Michael Phelps in his glory is something to see all right. A sight that never gets tiring. :)Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-66692618552220780262011-06-01T02:21:03.113-04:002011-06-01T02:21:03.113-04:00I remember a line from a book of short stories abo...I remember a line from a book of short stories about a town in northern England, by Pat Barker.<br /><br />She said of a woman who was 80, who looked in the mirror, said about herself, "But I still have the same passion I had when I was 16." <br /><br />That bowled me over when I read it, and I've never forgotten it.<br /><br />Aging is on the outside, not on the inside. It may engender wisdom, but doesn't dull passion -- in many aspects.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-11137507026235789902011-06-01T00:27:18.863-04:002011-06-01T00:27:18.863-04:00They are nice to look at whatever your age.
What ...They are nice to look at whatever your age.<br /><br />What I miss are the days my body almost looked like that, it never was quite that good, but I was close. Now, I don't even want to talk about it.<br /><br />I don't think I've read any of these books but the omnibus one sounds like a lot of fun.Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17786139533776263328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-34350976672113022642011-06-01T00:04:34.562-04:002011-06-01T00:04:34.562-04:00Kathy: How could you miss that pix of Michael in h...Kathy: How could you miss that pix of Michael in his speedo?? HA!<br /><br />Plenty of fun books to be had for summer that's for sure. :)Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-243293054232374662011-06-01T00:03:18.522-04:002011-06-01T00:03:18.522-04:00Bev: I try not to read the other lists first so I ...Bev: I try not to read the other lists first so I won't be influenced. But it wouldn't be 'stealing' if we shared the same authors on a list. What the heck, lots of us have similar tastes. This was a fun list to work on.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-90100671267992554072011-06-01T00:02:49.263-04:002011-06-01T00:02:49.263-04:00I hadn't seen the picture at the top, just spe...I hadn't seen the picture at the top, just sped past it. But never too old to notice handsomeness, even in the young. <br /><br />Lots of good ideas here. I've also enjoyed Jennifer Weiner's books at times.<br /><br />Definitely time to visit Trenton with Stephanie.<br /><br />And perhaps time to try a few others here.kathy d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-91963805503748027322011-05-31T21:42:15.038-04:002011-05-31T21:42:15.038-04:00If I hadn't read your list first, I would have...If I hadn't read your list first, I would have put the James Anderson books on my list (at least the first two--I have read the Cuff Links one yet)...but didn't want to steal. I love his send-ups of the classic British crime novel.<br /><br />Here's mine: http://myreadersblock.blogspot.com/2011/05/top-ten-tuesday-beach-reads.htmlBev Hankinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01127476456755776574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-86903204346052797202011-05-31T21:25:55.708-04:002011-05-31T21:25:55.708-04:00Kathy: Well, you know I'll be reading the Donn...Kathy: Well, you know I'll be reading the Donna Leon books this summer. But I've also decided to mix in some of the Camilleri ones. I haven't had a chance to go to the library for a few days, but I will soon enough.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-17632983587537631302011-05-31T20:56:54.776-04:002011-05-31T20:56:54.776-04:00That was my message, didn't mean to be anonymo...That was my message, didn't mean to be anonymous. Must be poltergeists conspiring with blogger system.<br /><br />I meant to put in Donna Leon's books, which are perfect for the summer.<br /><br />In fact, I just picked up her latest Drawing Conclusions from the library, and can't start it until I finish Fer-de-Lance. <br /><br />I am tempted to just bury myself in the genius' household until September, but too much global crime fiction is calling.kathy d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-71155246052731342302011-05-31T19:18:05.080-04:002011-05-31T19:18:05.080-04:00Oh, for sure, Nero Wolfe - that almost goes withou...Oh, for sure, Nero Wolfe - that almost goes without saying so I didn't say it. Ha! <br /><br />I'm going to be reading Camilleri's books this summer. AND Donna Leon's. Those are my summer books soon as I can get them from the library.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-59373410706746141942011-05-31T18:38:59.258-04:002011-05-31T18:38:59.258-04:00I'd add to the list and any books by Nero Wolf...I'd add to the list and any books by Nero Wolfe or Andrea Camilleri.<br /><br />In fact, August Heat by Camilleri is perfect.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-25625362663407918932011-05-31T17:39:02.981-04:002011-05-31T17:39:02.981-04:00Birdie: EVIL UNDER THE SUN would make a perfect be...Birdie: EVIL UNDER THE SUN would make a perfect beach book. :)<br /><br />The James Anderson books are wonderful. Do read them if you get a chance. They are so much fun.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-19629951013943599192011-05-31T17:36:22.478-04:002011-05-31T17:36:22.478-04:00Carol: HA! I know what you mean. That photo of Mic...Carol: HA! I know what you mean. That photo of Michael Phelps is almost inspirational. :)<br /><br />My favorite Christopher Moore book is A DIRTY JOB, but because of its heartbreaking beginning, I would want to read that on a beach. Moore is so good at combining heart break and hilarity. Don't know how he does it.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-42073189232863473032011-05-31T17:34:33.550-04:002011-05-31T17:34:33.550-04:00Bibliophile: You know, I'm positive I read WEL...Bibliophile: You know, I'm positive I read WELCOME TO TEMPTATION a few years ago but damn if I can remember anything about it. But I'd go along with your suggestion. I liked both these books. (That much I do remember.)<br /><br />THE AFFAIR OF THE MUTILATED MINK is absolutely terrific. Don't wait to read it!Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-6914702667970991152011-05-31T17:32:22.865-04:002011-05-31T17:32:22.865-04:00Ronnica: Yes, you surely do. :) They are loads of ...Ronnica: Yes, you surely do. :) They are loads of fun.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-75598242483811131992011-05-31T17:17:00.044-04:002011-05-31T17:17:00.044-04:00I don't know James Anderson, but those sound a...I don't know James Anderson, but those sound absolutely BRILLIANT. I will definitely have to check them out. <br />Christie made my list too--I chose either Evil Under the Sun or Appointment with Death as a beach read. If I chose a favorite Christie, though, it would be Sleeping Murder. *happy sigh*<br /><br />Great list! Such fun.Birdiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16850833262363051091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-36187755909047523732011-05-31T17:06:15.027-04:002011-05-31T17:06:15.027-04:00Could you remind me what this post was about? I&#...Could you remind me what this post was about? I'm having trouble getting past the Speedo. Oh, yeah. Books. I've read severa of these, and some I haven't so now I'll add them to the list. Ditto on your opinion of Fluke. I love those books!Carolhttp://carolkcarr.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-70984182163431994422011-05-31T16:59:34.667-04:002011-05-31T16:59:34.667-04:00You have some very good suggestions on your list. ...You have some very good suggestions on your list. <i>Bet Me</i> is my favourite Crusie, but because it's such a snuggle-down-under-the-covers comfort read for me I associate it with winter, so I would take <i>Charlie All Night</i> or <i>Anyone But You</i> travelling instead. Or <i>Welcome to Temptation</i> - that's a definite summer book. <br />Fluke sounds intriguing, and I actually own a copy of <i>The Affair of the Mutilated Mink</i>. Maybe it's time I read it. Christie is always good for quick read, and Peters' Amelia Peabody books are perfect if you're heading to Egypt.Bibliophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10960676264710788969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-77257312214350924842011-05-31T16:58:49.862-04:002011-05-31T16:58:49.862-04:00I need to try the Nursery Crimes series!I need to try the Nursery Crimes series!Ronnicahttp://ignoranthistorian.comnoreply@blogger.com