tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707332630639933436.post4758626606066307408..comments2024-02-21T07:58:44.752-05:00Comments on The Great Umbrella Heist: Reading - Books - LoveSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09856102708963900512noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707332630639933436.post-36145400542400489812015-02-02T14:57:27.278-05:002015-02-02T14:57:27.278-05:00I love reading about what others have read. I'...I love reading about what others have read. I've read many books that I never would have otherwise.<br /><br />I have read the first three books you mention and I have to agree with your thoughts on all of them. I have read all of Stephen King's books but not the latest one. I think he writes a good story but has a hard time knowing how to end it. I have watched both seasons of Orange is the New Black but I don't think I'll read the book. <br />Davidahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02783463040190444996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707332630639933436.post-6578736344797712262015-02-02T14:13:32.194-05:002015-02-02T14:13:32.194-05:00I tried watching Orange is the New Black but found...I tried watching Orange is the New Black but found it too vulgar for my tastes and couldn't get into it. However, the basic storyline interested me, so I picked up the book in an airport. I had the same issue you did with it... I couldn't get past the author's stupidity or self-absorption. I actually found the main character in the series (in the two episodes I watched) more sympathetic than the real-life Piper. <br /><br />The most recent book that I have read and enjoyed is "The Promise of Stardust" by Priscille Sibley. It's definitely not for everyone, but I found it very thought provoking and touching.Sallynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707332630639933436.post-71082431451358164512015-02-02T10:23:40.125-05:002015-02-02T10:23:40.125-05:00Chantel - I was wondering how they could possibly ...Chantel - I was wondering how they could possibly make the book into a series. Interesting... Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09856102708963900512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707332630639933436.post-41147401229382199992015-02-01T23:15:06.679-05:002015-02-01T23:15:06.679-05:00Orange is the New Black.... the series is NOTHING ...Orange is the New Black.... the series is NOTHING like the book. The first few episodes there is some stuff here and there, some similar characters but the show--no way. I am sure the author has a lot of rights but I cannot believe her name is tied to that show as something she went through. I think her stupidity was a youth thing. At that age you think you are invincible and things are an adventure. I think of some (granted, legal) stuff I did in my early 20s that could have ended badly I am grateful I made it through okay. Chantelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18040429393319551211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707332630639933436.post-68397344277420858692015-02-01T21:59:11.535-05:002015-02-01T21:59:11.535-05:00Hi Caroline - I'll have to check out The Girl ...Hi Caroline - I'll have to check out The Girl on the Train. I've it mentioned here and there. <br /><br />The Shining is one of my top King books but I think my favorite of all was 11/22/63, which I read last spring.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09856102708963900512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707332630639933436.post-32534097892246067112015-02-01T21:43:59.932-05:002015-02-01T21:43:59.932-05:00I love it when you do these reading posts! Glad yo...I love it when you do these reading posts! Glad you loved The Goldfinch. I loved it too! I gave up on All the Light We Cannot See, but I think I'm going to try to finish it now. <br /><br />The Girl on The Train has been getting a lot of attention lately. I just read it and thought it was pretty good, entertaining if you like mysteries. <br /><br />I've just about given up on Stephen King. I tried to get into his books, but they all seem so... I don't know, macho or something. That said, I did love The Shining and Misery. Which is your fave Stephen King book? Carolinenoreply@blogger.com