tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6022230834119760805.post6280058428066391304..comments2024-03-17T16:33:15.241+00:00Comments on A Universe in Words: Friday Memes and 'Invisible Cities'Juli Rahelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15367150240867758577noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6022230834119760805.post-90575582954715696192015-04-21T18:20:30.000+01:002015-04-21T18:20:30.000+01:00Thank God for book club selections. They help me ...Thank God for book club selections. They help me move onto a new read after this happens to me. It's just hard to move on! But we must. Because the TBR pile must be read. Great post answer.Alysiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02921848593897537382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6022230834119760805.post-20566432495705915682015-04-21T02:13:17.093+01:002015-04-21T02:13:17.093+01:00Sounds like an intriguing read. I have If on a Wi...Sounds like an intriguing read. I have If on a Winter's Night a Traveler on my e-reader, and admit to downloading it because I found the title so unusual.<br /><br />Thanks for visiting my post last Friday. Sorry for the delayed response. I tried to reply on my iPad and it didn't work, so I had to work out my laptop issues over the weekend.Catherine @ Book Club Librarianhttp://www.bookclublibrarian.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6022230834119760805.post-13347148840724853262015-04-19T01:29:14.419+01:002015-04-19T01:29:14.419+01:00Great answer. I just finished a book that is goin...Great answer. I just finished a book that is going to be difficult to forget the characters, but I am going to move on. :)<br /><br />Thanks for sharing. ENJOY the rest of your weekend.<br /><br />Happy Hopping!!<br /><br />Elizabeth<br />Silver's Reviews <br /><a href="http://silversolara.blogspot.com/2015/04/book-beginnings-41715.html" rel="nofollow">My Blog Hop Answer</a><br />Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01522861943931628690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6022230834119760805.post-46389166051479705982015-04-19T00:58:42.315+01:002015-04-19T00:58:42.315+01:00Great picks love the description of the cities I c...Great picks love the description of the cities I can just image how beautiful those cities are. Thanks for stopping by my blog and have a great weekend! :)Katiriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16339804650242785330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6022230834119760805.post-43008390688028224912015-04-18T22:49:14.810+01:002015-04-18T22:49:14.810+01:00Is it terrible for me to say that $100,000.00 isn’...Is it terrible for me to say that $100,000.00 isn’t even a lot of money to even begin to pay with? Gah! I’m so ungrateful! That, or it’s because I live and California and everything is incredibly expensive. Still, I would totally pay-off any scholarly debt too, and save the rest! <br /><br />The Awakening sounds intriguing, the title alone for that matter. I share the same sentiments as you too; I have to push through a new book until it grips me, and I like the idea of traveling through varies cities in a prose. Great post!<br /><br />Wishing you a lovely weekend Juli!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01103917363976883472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6022230834119760805.post-47093341261470610212015-04-18T16:14:10.913+01:002015-04-18T16:14:10.913+01:00The title Invisible Cities opens my mind to all ki...The title Invisible Cities opens my mind to all kinds of wonderous things and the writing is enchanting too.<br />My 56 - http://fuonlyknew.com/2015/04/17/the-friday-56-58-terror-never-sleeps-by-richard-blomberg/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01389166069810454182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6022230834119760805.post-42338976725605751652015-04-18T09:07:05.806+01:002015-04-18T09:07:05.806+01:00Oh, good plan with the feature and follow money. I...Oh, good plan with the feature and follow money. I'd love to do a master's and a PhD, but it's definitely not going to be possible on my current wage. Bleh.<br />New bloglovin follower :)<br />Beth x<br />www.thequietpeople.comBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17673018973472849465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6022230834119760805.post-48918044900844709452015-04-18T05:43:38.859+01:002015-04-18T05:43:38.859+01:00It usually take me a day or two to start a new boo...It usually take me a day or two to start a new book when my previous read shook me. Your book beginning sounds interesting BTW :)<br /><br /><a href="https://everythingnyze.wordpress.com/2015/04/17/currently-reading%E2%94%82book-beginning-the-younger-gods-by-michael-r-underwood/" rel="nofollow">BookBeginning@EverythingNyze</a><br /><a href="https://everythingnyze.wordpress.com/2015/04/17/book-blogger-hop-april-17th-23rd/" rel="nofollow">BookBloggerHop@EverythingNyze</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05531600349537759480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6022230834119760805.post-69793778934739901112015-04-18T00:25:18.643+01:002015-04-18T00:25:18.643+01:00It's been years since I tried reading Calvino....It's been years since I tried reading Calvino. At that time, I couldn't get into his writing but it might be worth trying him again.Beahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17455117466213636141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6022230834119760805.post-57277482990763332782015-04-17T20:16:31.456+01:002015-04-17T20:16:31.456+01:00I think no matter where you're from, there is ...I think no matter where you're from, there is always an interest in traveling. If I had that kind of money, beside buying books, I'd go to all the places I haven't visited.Alicia @ A Kernel of Nonsensehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12100606566359762426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6022230834119760805.post-91753012207919157142015-04-17T18:51:43.889+01:002015-04-17T18:51:43.889+01:00Those do sound interesting and if I had that kind ...Those do sound interesting and if I had that kind of money I would get a new car and a house.Lauren Stoolfirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07777860030600932061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6022230834119760805.post-39921948334387924522015-04-17T18:50:15.701+01:002015-04-17T18:50:15.701+01:00This comment has been removed by the author.Lauren Stoolfirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07777860030600932061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6022230834119760805.post-13335046661759580352015-04-17T15:57:24.608+01:002015-04-17T15:57:24.608+01:00Love the descriptions...they carry me away in my i...Love the descriptions...they carry me away in my imagination. Thanks for sharing...and enjoy. And thanks for visiting my blog.Laurel-Rain Snowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00101090217639410913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6022230834119760805.post-38461087599833671662015-04-17T13:49:41.932+01:002015-04-17T13:49:41.932+01:00HA, what a coincidence that you are read If on a w...HA, what a coincidence that you are read If on a winter's night right now. What an interesting structure. It was the jolt of having to get into so many stories that I found hard, but so so worth it.Nikki (www.bookpunks.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03930429409262902365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6022230834119760805.post-32204919439672311912015-04-17T13:32:57.225+01:002015-04-17T13:32:57.225+01:00Aah thanks for the giveaway feedback! I've nev...Aah thanks for the giveaway feedback! I've never done one and am slightly nervous about it! Books and bills are great things to use extra money for :D Definitely give Calvino a try if you have the time! Thanks for commenting :)<br />Juli Juli Rahelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15367150240867758577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6022230834119760805.post-50851221263388885292015-04-17T13:30:30.022+01:002015-04-17T13:30:30.022+01:00Yeah, I should probably also focus on leaving stud...Yeah, I should probably also focus on leaving student-type accommodation rather than jump straight to 'let's buy a castle and start a library'! Thanks for commenting :)<br />JuliJuli Rahelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15367150240867758577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6022230834119760805.post-6634582720182090862015-04-17T13:30:18.203+01:002015-04-17T13:30:18.203+01:00First, thank you for visiting my blog! Yes, someti...First, thank you for visiting my blog! Yes, sometimes fish do need to be thrown. ;-) Second, your giveaway idea sounds wonderful. I'm only sorry I can't offer many giveaways to the UK. (I'm in US). Third, I'm not sure what the exchange rate is, but I'd spend some on books, pay off bills, and if any way left, well, heck, I'd spend it on books! Fouth, I haven't heard of this book, but I did enjoy the way his words flow. Thanks for sharing!Lisa Ks Book Reviews https://www.blogger.com/profile/04963173316610740603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6022230834119760805.post-60122076163713328472015-04-17T13:27:59.707+01:002015-04-17T13:27:59.707+01:00Calvino's writing style is a bit of a wonder a...Calvino's writing style is a bit of a wonder at times. He paints amazing pictures with words but sometimes he's also rather complicated. One of his books 'If On a Winter's Night a Traveller' is an example of that. Incredibly interesting but incredibly strange at the same time! Definitely give him a try if you have the time ;) Thanks for commenting!<br />JuliJuli Rahelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15367150240867758577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6022230834119760805.post-4390442811368682192015-04-17T13:26:51.841+01:002015-04-17T13:26:51.841+01:00One room is a great start to a library! It must be...One room is a great start to a library! It must be an amazing room if its filled with all of your books :)<br />Thanks for commenting!<br />JuliJuli Rahelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15367150240867758577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6022230834119760805.post-65349606134940077082015-04-17T13:26:07.572+01:002015-04-17T13:26:07.572+01:00I know, it's a great title! Thanks for comment...I know, it's a great title! Thanks for commenting and adding me to the linky!<br />JuliJuli Rahelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15367150240867758577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6022230834119760805.post-39398027051698059692015-04-17T13:25:48.198+01:002015-04-17T13:25:48.198+01:00I think being able to have a stress free life at l...I think being able to have a stress free life at least for a little bit is one of the best things you can gift yourself and your family, so I totally see where you're coming from! A library would be essential to my happiness in life though ;) <br />Thanks for commenting!<br />JuliJuli Rahelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15367150240867758577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6022230834119760805.post-67651815213004946592015-04-17T13:24:41.279+01:002015-04-17T13:24:41.279+01:00I am currently reading 'If on a Winter's N...I am currently reading 'If on a Winter's Night a Traveler' as well and I absolutely loved it although it's definitely challenging as well! I think 'The Awakening' hit me because I read it all at once during a train journey so I got really involved in the main character's journey!<br /><br />The picture in the background is a staple one from Blogger, unfortunately, but my guess was also Goethe! I have only read parts of Goethe's work and am not entirely sure whether I could be classed as a fan!<br />Thanks for commenting :)<br />JuliJuli Rahelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15367150240867758577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6022230834119760805.post-64406418322743909362015-04-17T12:41:22.473+01:002015-04-17T12:41:22.473+01:00Oh nice! definitely like the idea about saving for...Oh nice! definitely like the idea about saving for a house with a library! I'd need to do that too!<br /><br />My answer remains true for the most part, but I think after I paid off my bills and such, I'd give the rest to my mom and sister so they could pay off their bills. It would create a stress free life for us. At least for awhile! But the vacation would be nice too!<br /><br /><a href="http://jessica-agreatread.blogspot.com/2015/04/follow-friday_16.html" rel="nofollow">Here's my Follow Friday</a><br /><br />Have a <a href="http://jessica-agreatread.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">GREAT</a> day!<br /><br />Old Follower :)Jessica @ a GREAT readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07554254368211246669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6022230834119760805.post-72785222510282313232015-04-17T11:58:02.643+01:002015-04-17T11:58:02.643+01:00I just came over from the Coffee-Addicted Writer B...I just came over from the Coffee-Addicted Writer Blog Hop, and oh am I glad I did because I think maybe we like some of the same books.<br /><br />Thoughts:<br /><br />Italo Calvino is SO amazing. Have you ever read any of his others? I particularly loved If on a winter's night a traveler, though it was sometimes a challenging read.<br /><br />I don't remember feeling particularly affected by The Awakening. But it tends to be rather hard for books to really get under my skin emotionally. And I read that for a class, which tended to make it more of a rational analysis read and less of a lost in a book emotional read.<br /><br />What is the book in your background? Noticed it was in German and had to ask. Goethe fan? That would be my first (and I suppose rather obvious) guess.<br /><br />Ok, enough rambling. I answered the hop question here if you are interested: http://www.bookpunks.com/finish-the-best-book-youve-ever-read-and-despair/nikki @bookpunkshttp://www.bookpunks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6022230834119760805.post-59830831974669830612015-04-17T11:45:54.581+01:002015-04-17T11:45:54.581+01:00I eventually would like to have my own library too...I eventually would like to have my own library too! I think I need to tackle getting my own flat or houservices first though.<br />Thanks for visiting.<br />Old follower!<br />Lauren @ My Expanding BookshelfLaurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08640372409549232542noreply@blogger.com