tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2987040098977019674.post906184844270799032..comments2024-03-23T20:59:45.060-05:00Comments on Mid-Life Thoughts from Bob: The Year in Review in BooksBobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15978016568840318921noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2987040098977019674.post-18572348231895761302008-12-31T14:53:00.000-06:002008-12-31T14:53:00.000-06:00I read Mortenson's book this year -- definitely ke...I read Mortenson's book this year -- definitely keep it on your 2009 list!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for writing this. I don't read as much as I'd like since we still have young kids at home, but one day...Redleftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04834798382800790723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2987040098977019674.post-38824454044720649672008-12-28T13:50:00.000-06:002008-12-28T13:50:00.000-06:00And thank you Quid! I look forward to seeing your...And thank you Quid! I look forward to seeing your Top 10. I am in awe of the number of books you read! Susan (my wife) told me last night she read 38 books in '08and I am sure when one day she finally "retires" and our nest is empty, her number will be up there with yours. If I didn't watch football and baseball games I would read more also. When you want a break from fiction, I really recommend "West With the Night." It is not easy reading but is fascinating and worth the effort. Thanks again.Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15978016568840318921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2987040098977019674.post-82183043967228774972008-12-28T13:14:00.000-06:002008-12-28T13:14:00.000-06:00Loved the post, Bob. The only book we have in com...Loved the post, Bob. The only book we have in common is "Mudbound", which I found to be beautifully written.<BR/><BR/>I normally post my "top 10" at year-end, but am a little more prolific, and have more time to read; I normally read 50-80 books a year. My list will be for books published in 2008. I'm almost done, so I'll post on the blog. I read mostly fiction, (another reason that I read more; it's easier)...look for it in a couple of days. Alas, I don't keep up with my Shelfari the way that you and Kelly do. <BR/><BR/>I have gotten so many good ideas for blogposts from you, I want to say thanks.<BR/><BR/>quidquidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06954222271507913856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2987040098977019674.post-36725307951468438722008-12-26T13:00:00.000-06:002008-12-26T13:00:00.000-06:00I thoroughly enjoyed this post, Bob. For one, it ...I thoroughly enjoyed this post, Bob. For one, it left me with some ideas of books for my husband. He thought the movie about the card counting was pretty good, but would probably enjoy the book more. Also, he might like "Freakonomics".<BR/><BR/><BR/>I, too, have read all the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency books and LOVED them! I believe I've also read all the "Joshua" books. They're very good!<BR/><BR/><BR/>Although I read "The Shack" and enjoyed it, I'm not sure whether I'd recommend it to others. It just didn't leave me with quite the same impression as it did you. <BR/><BR/><BR/>I've kept a list of all the books I've read for the past ten years or so. I set a personal goal each year of trying to read at least three books a month, but like you... it all depends on the length of the book, how much time I have available for reading and whether it's light reading or not. I've probably read twice that many this year.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing your thoughts here. Oh...and if you like historical fiction, you might want to check out the two I recommended in an earlier post this month.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859017153454691633noreply@blogger.com