Comments on: STAYCATION: BOOK IDEAS

By: Mary Whipple

Mary Whipple — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 11:50:32 +0000

For pure fun, I'd add Christian Moerk's DARLING JIM, a well written, off-the-wall book (reviewed here) that is pure entertainment. It's as much fun at the beach as it is at home on a rainy day. Also, Colson Whitehead's SAG HARBOR, an account of his summers at Sag Harbor on Long Island when he was in his early teens. Whitehead deals with life a generation ago, and the book is warm and full of good memories, which ultimately stretch across time and place. Mary

By: Patricia Reid

Patricia Reid — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:43:05 +0000

I’ve finished A Nail Thru the Heart in June and finished Fourth Watcher last night. This is the Bangkok series by Timothy Hallinan. I’m getting ready to read his new book Breathing Water. I would love to visit the area described in his books but I think I would need a guide.

By: MFadmin

MFadmin — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 22:10:46 +0000

Sudheer's review of WATER DOGS is now posted. Reading the excerpt alone, I can see why you and Sudheer like the book so much. The writing is so strong. Of course there is a little irony that I should post the review today, as we are having near record breaking temps in Tucson today; escaping to a "snow" book seems like a great idea.

By: MFadmin

MFadmin — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:13:28 +0000

Yes, good one, Poornima! I only read the Arizona essay by Lydia Millet, but that one essay would be enough for me to recommend the book. As for WATER DOGS... stay tuned, I'll be posting Sudheer's review soon. I know I'm going to end up buying the book before too long. I love when books are so solidly rooted in place.

By: poornima

poornima — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:58:09 +0000

Thanks, Judi. I find this format more freeing especially for an occasional aside. Actually, the book I read last year:STATE BY STATE: A Panoramic Portrait of America would also be a great book. I'll also make a special plug for WATER DOGS by Lewis Robinson. It captures the spirit of Maine beautifully (in addition to telling a suspense story well). Poornima

By: MFadmin

MFadmin — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 18:17:58 +0000

Poornima, I think the book you reviewed earlier: THE NATION: GUIDE TO THE NATION should be added to this list. It strikes me as a good book to find some unique places to visit... or at least to read about even if vacation funds are limited! Thanks for this blog... hope to see more from you along this vein. Judi