It's Friday Linkup time! I'm linkup up with Book Blogger Hop hosted by Coffee Addicted Writer, Book Beginnings on Fridays hosted by Rose City Reader and the Friday 56 hosted by Freda's Voice.
This Week's Question:
If you could have dinner with your favorite character,who would it be?
My Answer:
Miss Marple without question. Can you imagine the gossip! Plus her observations about the people around us would be extremely entertaining. She'd be the best person ever to people watch with!
The Beginning (from the Preface):
"When the Irish novelist John McGahern was a child, his sisters unlaced and removed one of his shoes while he was reading. He did not stir."
My thoughts:
I can definitely relate to this. When I read I can shut out everything that's going on around me. I'm not quite as good as this as I used to be (something about kids made this a little harder to do) but when I was a child I could read absolutely anywhere with no problem!
The 56:
Unfortunately - since George married me anyway and has retained his affection for both fish and Joseph Mitchell - my words were preserved for good."
My thoughts:
Since I haven't gotten to page 56 I have no idea what she's talking about other than it's book related. I'm guessing either a misquote or an unfortunate opinion written in a book!
So what do you think? Keep reading? How do you feel about books about books?
I can relate to the opening too. I'm curious about the 56 and even more curious to hear what you think about the book.
ReplyDeleteSo far I love it! It's a nice read!
DeleteThat 56 makes me very curious....and I love that cover! I've seen that bookish image around....I got it from Pinterest. LOL
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing, and here's mine: “COPPER BEACH”
Pinterest is the source of most things! And the cover is just so bookish I could just sit and stare at it!
DeleteYou must really enjoy your grandma. I have read this one. It's been a long time. I was excited to get it. Simply because it's a book about books. I like the cover too.
ReplyDeleteI do! It's fun to talk books! I love books about books and I have been enjoying this one.
DeleteSounds like an interesting book. The 56 definitely has me wondering what she's talking about. What a wonderful relationship to have with your grandmother! My granddaughter is only three years old, but I hope to have a "bookish" relationship with her when she gets older.
ReplyDeleteMy Friday post features FETCHING LOVE.
Oh I hope you do! It's nice to have other bookish family members!
DeleteHi Katherine,
ReplyDeleteVery few of either my own or hubbies family members read and those which do, never really want to discuss their books or their thoughts about them. I therefore rely heavily on all my blogging buddies out there, for a good bookish discussion :)
Even though 'Ex Libris' probably isn't a book for me, I am captivated by the cover art and those opening lines, which I too, can relate to so well. I have always liked to have peace and quiet when I read, then I can generally shut out everything else around me and get lost in the story!
Thanks for sharing and I hope that you have a good weekend,
Yvonne
It is nice to have people in real life to discuss books with but it's definitely few and far between. I rely on blogging for bookish talk for the most part as well though I'm lucky to have some family who are readers!
DeleteNow that is what I call being involved in reading. Nice 56. ^_^
ReplyDeletesherry @ fundinmental Friday Memes
Oh it gets better. I think they do about everything but set him on fire to get his attention!
DeleteWhat an interesting 56!
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to finding out what that's all about!
DeleteInteresting, especially the part about the shoe! :D
ReplyDeleteIt keeps going for quite awoke as they try and get his attention. It's pretty entertaining!
DeleteIt sounds like you have a beautiful relationship with your grandmother. What a priceless thing!
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely! It's nice to have someone who understands that reading is doing something!
DeletePage 56 intrigued me, and I can understand about getting lost in a book.
ReplyDeleteI love getting lost in a book! I wish it happened more often !
DeleteMiss Marple would be fun. ENJOY your dinner with her. :)
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend.
Happy Hopping!!
Elizabeth
Silver's Reviews
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Wouldn't she be great! I would be a little afraid to find out who I reminded her of though!
DeleteWhat a wonderful choice. I become so into a story I hear and see nothing around me. Drives my son nuts. LOL
ReplyDeleteHere's my 56 - http://fuonlyknew.com/2015/01/09/the-friday-56-47-dinosaur-lake-iii-infestation/
It used to drive my parents crazy. Luckily now my husband and kids are used to it!
DeleteRead on! And tell me about it!
ReplyDeleteI think you'd like this one!
DeleteI'm curious for more!
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend!
I'm enjoying this one!
DeleteI haven't read Miss Marple nor have read a book about a book. I have seen a show about the Harry Potter series and Rowling. I don't know if that's the same. I think it's a must to be able to have someone to talk about books. I have my mum. She's an avid reader and prefers hard copies.
ReplyDeleteIf you enjoy mysteries Misd Marple is wonderful. She's so very British. I love books about books or really anything about books. The show on the HP series sounds interesting! There's so much to talk about there!
DeleteI've seen this book come up a few different places recently. It sounds like it would be a good read. I may have to add it to my TBR list.
ReplyDeleteAmanda
So far I'm really enjoying this one! It's so very bookish!
DeleteI think I'd have to say Miss Marple too. :-)
ReplyDeleteI used to be good at blocking out everything around me too when I was reading. And like you, not so much since I had my daughter. It actually did happen to me last month though--I missed an entire tantrum that occurred in the same room I was in because I was so involved in my book. My mom and husband dealt with it and couldn't believe I didn't notice. LOL
Wouldn't she be awesome! Oh the gossip! That's impressive to be able to drown out a temper tantrum. I can ignore whining and bickering but I'm not sure I've ever blocked out a full tantrum! I'm jealous!
DeleteDinner with a girl like Miss Marple sounds awesome and your book looks interesting :)
ReplyDeleteBookBloggerHop@EverythingNyze
I think it'd be pretty entertaining to here her take on the other people in the restaurant!
DeleteI have to suspect that the reason it was easier to read with any given noise or distraction as young adults, was because we were not tied down to such great responsibilities, like our children. I too cannot seem to block out my littles when I read! I believe it has to do with our motherly instinct, in how we are just constantly mindful and watchful that they are not getting into trouble or into something that can hurt them. I purposefully schedule one hour of quite time within our day just so that we all get in some fun reading time :)
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend!
Quiet time was definitely a sanity saver when my older kids were younger and it's definitely something I need to restart with the Tornado. I think everyone needs the reset. I agree about the maternal instinct messing with our reading. Maybe when they're older it will get better?
DeleteYeah I can too! Well at least most of the time (as long as I know my 2 year old is okay haha)! Thanks for sharing and stopping by my blog! :)
ReplyDeleteI do pretty well if I know my little one is occupied! I assume when he gets older I'll be able to concentrate better.
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