tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2263295136331930331.post913979099263493784..comments2024-02-20T15:42:02.043+05:30Comments on everything distils into reading: Booking through Biggautami tripathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192356825699543613noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2263295136331930331.post-67221795679573824112009-09-05T23:52:09.314+05:302009-09-05T23:52:09.314+05:30I really like the other two Wally Lamb books I'...I really like the other two Wally Lamb books I've read, but haven't yet read THE HOUR I FIRST BELIEVED.<br /><br />I just read on another blog that he has a holiday-themed novella coming in November 2009.Dawn @ sheIsTooFondOfBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09285873722005594325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2263295136331930331.post-74606017562118605282009-09-05T07:25:34.778+05:302009-09-05T07:25:34.778+05:30Wow what a couple of books to read. I think the lo...Wow what a couple of books to read. I think the longest or one of that I've read is It by Stephen King. I can't remember the exact number of pages but I know it's 1100+ so yeah quite a read. <br />Currently reading Dean Koontz's One Door Away From Heaven 900+ pages.Jessica ( frellathon )https://www.blogger.com/profile/08866967000173331227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2263295136331930331.post-4276941700236991082009-09-05T05:59:54.970+05:302009-09-05T05:59:54.970+05:30My current big is Infinite Jest. Once I'm fini...My current big is Infinite Jest. Once I'm finished, I plan on tackling some other biggies including Crime and Punishment. We'll see how it plays out, though! ;)Rosemary Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03443172136203359953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2263295136331930331.post-89706384732792436662009-09-05T03:16:19.609+05:302009-09-05T03:16:19.609+05:30do love a big, fat book, but I just haven't be...do love a big, fat book, but I just haven't been reading many lately. Probably because I've been reading a lot of juvenalia. BUt I might check out that Wally Lamb; I really enjoyed <i>She's Come Undone</i>.Schatzihttp://mealibris.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2263295136331930331.post-43789981362874738652009-09-05T02:20:22.064+05:302009-09-05T02:20:22.064+05:30My goodness that is a big one!My goodness that is a big one!Lizziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06610444517085989215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2263295136331930331.post-27614160966831901512009-09-04T19:54:11.857+05:302009-09-04T19:54:11.857+05:30You beat my 784 pages! :)
I haven't read eithe...You beat my 784 pages! :)<br />I haven't read either of yours although Crime and Punishment is in my to-read-pile. Are you reading a translation or in the original Russian?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2263295136331930331.post-5218354049973053752009-09-04T07:56:26.588+05:302009-09-04T07:56:26.588+05:30I like your review on the book...sounds interestin...I like your review on the book...sounds interestingNovrozhttp://bokunosekai.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2263295136331930331.post-46242433135401894132009-09-04T05:56:08.224+05:302009-09-04T05:56:08.224+05:30I'm looking forward to reading your thoughts o...I'm looking forward to reading your thoughts on Crime and Punishment. It's one of those books that I keep going back to read. The mental conversation intrigues me.<br /><br />Wally Lamb has been all over the place not only in this BTT post but in general. Bloggers recommend This Much is True and The Hour I First Believed.Matthttp://mattviews.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2263295136331930331.post-22890259364395607272009-09-04T05:06:30.253+05:302009-09-04T05:06:30.253+05:30Wow, those are really huge. I'm into books th...Wow, those are really huge. I'm into books that are around 350 pages at the most.Yvonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13261873308731564886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2263295136331930331.post-82986441212804006792009-09-04T03:46:34.467+05:302009-09-04T03:46:34.467+05:30I found Crime and Punishment monumental. I have r...I found Crime and Punishment monumental. I have read it 3 times...those Russians! Big indeed!Tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05511240514127283024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2263295136331930331.post-76333138754043728352009-09-04T03:22:40.038+05:302009-09-04T03:22:40.038+05:30I didn't realize I Know This Much is True was...I didn't realize <i> I Know This Much is True</i> was that long. I have never read it but have heard great things about it.<br /><br /><a href="http://thelittlereadingnook.blogspot.com/2009/09/btt-recent-big.html" rel="nofollow">Here is mine. </a>Moniquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00502326778296937393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2263295136331930331.post-70865249343249903852009-09-03T23:22:46.132+05:302009-09-03T23:22:46.132+05:30Oh, I don't know if I can go there with you. ...Oh, I don't know if I can go there with you. That's hard core. Thanks for visiting.Brooke from The Bluestocking Guidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07832634751075478091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2263295136331930331.post-29535146284405603332009-09-03T22:49:02.073+05:302009-09-03T22:49:02.073+05:30You have my total respect and admiration for readi...You have my total respect and admiration for reading <i>Crime and Punishment</i> Gautami. A splendid, splendid work of fiction<br />Best of luck with it!<br />Rob<br /><br />P.S. I hope you're well. Haven't spoken to you for agesRobhttp://robaroundbooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2263295136331930331.post-22667790200908182992009-09-03T21:30:30.465+05:302009-09-03T21:30:30.465+05:30Whew! Good luck with Crime and Punishment!Whew! Good luck with Crime and Punishment!bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2263295136331930331.post-6391499311562988462009-09-03T21:26:23.085+05:302009-09-03T21:26:23.085+05:30I have that Wally Lamb book on my shelf but haven&...I have that Wally Lamb book on my shelf but haven't read it yet. I've heard it's wonderful though.Jo-Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12529212026658169288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2263295136331930331.post-81285994450952027172009-09-03T21:06:46.950+05:302009-09-03T21:06:46.950+05:30Yup those are big ones =)
There is another one, Ka...Yup those are big ones =)<br />There is another one, Katherine by Anya Seton, that I need to read that is a chunkster.BurtonReview https://www.blogger.com/profile/15113347274782450564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2263295136331930331.post-6238350852456459082009-09-03T20:26:44.762+05:302009-09-03T20:26:44.762+05:30Impressive reads - I have them both on my eventual...Impressive reads - I have them both on my eventual reads list.Cackleberry Homesteadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00854044821312453776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2263295136331930331.post-51305381858301170732009-09-03T20:10:57.648+05:302009-09-03T20:10:57.648+05:30Good luck with your current read! I've got th...Good luck with your current read! I've got that around here somewhere but am not sure I'll ever work up enough courage to start it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2263295136331930331.post-59240190692917096772009-09-03T20:08:54.535+05:302009-09-03T20:08:54.535+05:30I remember slogging through Crime and Punishment i...I remember slogging through <i>Crime and Punishment</i> in Year 12. I can't recall that much about it, but it didn't put me off Russian literature so it can't have been that bad!Amat Librishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01343725194203848055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2263295136331930331.post-4096004883642461462009-09-03T19:22:41.896+05:302009-09-03T19:22:41.896+05:30I've stayed away from the Wally Lamb book main...I've stayed away from the Wally Lamb book mainly because of its length, but it's gotten such good reviews, I may have to give it a try. And I think you're very brave for taking on Dostoyevsky!jlshallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03268434704970729620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2263295136331930331.post-79348500393428843712009-09-03T18:54:09.509+05:302009-09-03T18:54:09.509+05:30Good Luck with Crime & Punishment. I've st...Good Luck with Crime & Punishment. I've started it but never finished.<br /><a href="http://busyisreading.blogspot.com/2009/09/booking-through-thursday.html" rel="nofollow">Mine is here</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01692328029597964233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2263295136331930331.post-65065748301718489832009-09-03T18:44:30.442+05:302009-09-03T18:44:30.442+05:30Those are some heavy books :) Here's my BTT.Those are some heavy books :) <a href="http://wellmanneredfrivolity.blogspot.com/2009/09/btt-whale-of-tale.html" rel="nofollow">Here's my BTT.</a>Susan https://www.blogger.com/profile/15061596156521953005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2263295136331930331.post-55857184545146165512009-09-03T18:42:53.017+05:302009-09-03T18:42:53.017+05:30This was a good one. I really like Wally Lamb. My ...This was a good one. I really like Wally Lamb. My largest book (although not so recent) was The Crimson Petal and the White; Michael Faber (i loved it) it was over 900 pages.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2263295136331930331.post-44766496152014379252009-09-03T18:19:08.225+05:302009-09-03T18:19:08.225+05:30890 pages? WOW! Good on ya.890 pages? WOW! Good on ya.Cerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02819784931932219371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2263295136331930331.post-70715099006121865202009-09-03T18:15:54.447+05:302009-09-03T18:15:54.447+05:30I have The Hour I FIrst Believed lying on my shelf...I have The Hour I FIrst Believed lying on my shelf. Really should read it sometime soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com