tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post4040330916870511931..comments2024-01-02T21:16:08.896+11:00Comments on Apples of Gold: 84, Charing Cross Road & The Duchess of Bloomsbury - A LetterJessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-10454916980386006552016-05-15T10:13:36.845+10:002016-05-15T10:13:36.845+10:00Oh, thank you for your sweet comment! And yes, do ...Oh, thank you for your sweet comment! And yes, do take a moment to read the books if you ever come across them - if you like reading or writing, or London, or eccentric characters, you'll like them. :) Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-65347269224638740782016-05-15T10:08:37.163+10:002016-05-15T10:08:37.163+10:00Thanks for your comment! I can't take credit f...Thanks for your comment! I can't take credit for writing a review as a letter, because I first read the suggestion in someone else's post, but I thought it was a really good idea too! <br /><br />Oh, I'm glad you found another book you'd like to read! What genre of books do you mostly enjoy reading? <br /><br />Thanks for letting me know about your giveaway; I'll check it out. :)Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-56987389719008593832016-05-15T09:56:27.125+10:002016-05-15T09:56:27.125+10:00Oh thank-you, Lydia! It was fun to write too, and ...Oh thank-you, Lydia! It was fun to write too, and it'd be great to hear your thoughts if you do read either of books sometime! Thanks for the tag as well. :)Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-23565277302826910142016-05-13T12:25:56.612+10:002016-05-13T12:25:56.612+10:00Thanks for your kind words, Victoria! Yes, epistol...Thanks for your kind words, Victoria! Yes, epistolary books seem to be far and few between; I've only read three, I think. But do check out these books if you have opportunity - they're great reads!<br /><br />Thank you for your comment, and the tag as well! I'll check it out. :) Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-88602974865007914472016-05-13T10:10:57.578+10:002016-05-13T10:10:57.578+10:00Thank-you so much! It just seemed natural to write...Thank-you so much! It just seemed natural to write a letter to Helene after reading a book full of her correspondence. And yes, do try an epistolary book one day; I've enjoyed the ones I've had opportunity to read!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-65886631044847952852016-05-13T04:01:48.585+10:002016-05-13T04:01:48.585+10:00Wow!! I've never even heard of this book, but ...Wow!! I've never even heard of this book, but your post makes me want to read it! You write beautifully and this is so charismatic and sweet! Olivia Smithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06248659353869417682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-27100014196685703452016-05-12T22:45:06.884+10:002016-05-12T22:45:06.884+10:00I now understand why you would've listened to ...I now understand why you would've listened to the book twice! I just read it last week, and really enjoyed it. :) It reminded me a bit of Helene Hanff's books, actually, so you probably would enjoy them! Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-59967363272339937072016-05-10T05:18:24.707+10:002016-05-10T05:18:24.707+10:00This was such a unique way of writing a book revie...This was such a unique way of writing a book review. I loved it. Sounds like such an interesting read. I have never heard of this book before but now it sounds like something I would love. Thanks for sharing.<br />Check out my blogiversary giveaway over on my blog.<br /><br />Joanny :)<br />imachoccakeaholic.blogspot.co.ukJoannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00892808418754744759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-35765064824917282732016-05-06T12:34:57.081+10:002016-05-06T12:34:57.081+10:00Oh, and I've also tagged you for something, if...Oh, and I've also tagged you for something, if you're interested in doing it: http://victoriasoceans.blogspot.com.au/2016/05/tags-of-many-multitudes.htmlVictoria Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15036742461356732142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-839729063499643222016-05-04T03:08:50.010+10:002016-05-04T03:08:50.010+10:00Me again Jessica! If you think it looks like fun I...Me again Jessica! If you think it looks like fun I just tagged you for the Top Ten Villains tag--<br />http://createdbythecreated.blogspot.com/2016/05/top-ten-villans-tag.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-15303363881635670882016-05-03T23:01:19.734+10:002016-05-03T23:01:19.734+10:00This was one of the most fun reviews I have ever r...This was one of the most fun reviews I have ever read! Definitely made me want to read the book!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-31617078453706020402016-05-02T10:44:10.787+10:002016-05-02T10:44:10.787+10:00This is such a lovely review! I loved reading it, ...This is such a lovely review! I loved reading it, it was so unique. <br /><br />I've unfortunately never heard of these books before, but now I really want to go read them. They just sound so cool! I've never read any epistolary books before :/ I just don't seem to come across them very often, but that might be because I read a lot of YA sci-fi and fantasy. Victoria Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15036742461356732142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-24378389614687579622016-05-01T03:12:41.333+10:002016-05-01T03:12:41.333+10:00AAHHHH THE WAY YOU WROTE THIS IS SO COOL. <3 *f...AAHHHH THE WAY YOU WROTE THIS IS SO COOL. <3 *flails a little* Hmm I've never read an epistolary book before, but this looks super interesting! And this is such a brilliant and creative review!!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.abbieemusicblog.com/" rel="nofollow">abbiee</a>Abbieehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08315835789865447678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-55613224885617000102016-04-29T03:01:18.117+10:002016-04-29T03:01:18.117+10:00Oh my! That is a happy little coincidence, isn'...Oh my! That is a happy little coincidence, isn't it! I hope you enjoy it. I got the audio book version and listened to it twice back to back.Janiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16252125053867762449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-17652426422540830682016-04-28T20:24:30.516+10:002016-04-28T20:24:30.516+10:00I'm sure you would enjoy them! No, I haven'...I'm sure you would enjoy them! No, I haven't read <i>The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society</i> (isn't that title a mouthful though!), but would you believe, I picked up a copy of it (with a really nice cover too)a couple of weeks ago, so it's just sitting on my shelf here waiting to be read! It sounds really interesting. <br /><br />Thanks for your comment and recommendation, Janie - have a brilliant day! :)Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-72889003521571293002016-04-28T20:14:30.989+10:002016-04-28T20:14:30.989+10:00Ain't We Got Fun is a very enjoyable read, isn...<i>Ain't We Got Fun</i> is a very enjoyable read, isn't it?! I haven't got the book, but I read it when the authors first wrote the letters on their blogs. A hard copy is definitely on my wishlist for one day though. :)<br /><br />I think you would like this book - it's a quick read, and quite funny at times. Helene certainly was a character, so it makes for enjoyable reading! <br /><br />Thank <i>you</i> so much for reading and commenting!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-81830188713254378652016-04-28T20:00:17.049+10:002016-04-28T20:00:17.049+10:00Oh, thank you! All credit goes to God - I'm su...Oh, thank you! All credit goes to God - I'm surprised this even ended up being coherent because I wrote it very late one night. Yes, I thought the cover was nice too. :) <br /><br />I've heard of <i>For Such A Time</i> before, but no, I haven't read it. It sounds interesting! I seem to enjoy reading books from that era, so I'll keep an eye out for it. Thanks for the recommendation! <br /><br />You have a great week too, and thanks again for your encouraging comment. :)Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-16005958120428988912016-04-28T00:20:42.001+10:002016-04-28T00:20:42.001+10:00I've never read either of these, but now I thi...I've never read either of these, but now I think that I may have to. Have YOU ever read The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society? It's about a writer, a book club, and the island of Guernsey right after the German occupation of WWII. Janiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16252125053867762449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-71586701108076662132016-04-27T21:27:02.564+10:002016-04-27T21:27:02.564+10:00Thanks for your comment Amanda and praise God! Whi...Thanks for your comment Amanda and praise God! Which book is it you're planning to read on your kindle sometime? (I'm always up for new book suggestions! :D) Yes, these books are very easy reads - perfect for something light to read on a slow day, and it's a pretty good story too. :)Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-21886751153026286482016-04-27T14:28:03.920+10:002016-04-27T14:28:03.920+10:00The only epistolary book I've read is "Ai...The only epistolary book I've read is "Ain't We Got Fun" -- I remembering wondering at the time, if I would like the style, and I did! So I'm definitely interested in this one! <br />I loved your letter, and how the review itself was a reflection of the book style. Thanks so much for sharing it :)Maryhttps://mistycorners.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-13380120116420432222016-04-27T08:55:34.818+10:002016-04-27T08:55:34.818+10:00Hello dear Jessica! Lovely work, as always. This w...Hello dear Jessica! Lovely work, as always. This was such a unique way to review a book-- absolutely brilliant. The books sound amazing too, I will have to check out. The cover itself is very nice. <br /><br />Recently, I finished "For Such a Time" by Kate Breslin-- have you read it? It's been pretty controversial, about a Nazi who falls in love with a Jewish girl. Anyway, I found it to be extremely well written, despite not being the biggest Christian-fiction fan (too cheesy). I would definitely recommend it! The only think lacking (or should I say, not lacking) were the ultra-descriptive kissing scenes. Not my favorite. I feel like they kind of have a tendency to kill the vibe-- things can be way more romantically intense with minimal kissing (Pride and Prejudice, for example). <br /><br />Have a lovely remainder of your week! Blessings. xxx<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17102112870911606839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-63779628902569503202016-04-26T23:25:36.760+10:002016-04-26T23:25:36.760+10:00I've never read this, or any epistolary books,...I've never read this, or any epistolary books, though I have one waiting for me to pick up on my kindle, but your review was so cool. Definitely pulled me in. I love how well you write! Both those books sound like ones I would enjoy.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by <a href="http://scatteredjournalpages.com" rel="nofollow">@ Scattered Journal Pages!</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03116179024981428202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-88340712608124696012016-04-26T21:12:55.495+10:002016-04-26T21:12:55.495+10:00Yes, I've read and enjoyed a few too - mostly ...Yes, I've read and enjoyed a few too - mostly non-fiction ones. In my experience it's hard to find realistic epistolary fiction. <br /><br />That must be exciting to beta read, and get to review an ARC! Have you had either of those opportunities before?<br /><br />Anyway, thanks for reading and commenting, Clare!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-253781290096774452016-04-26T18:21:57.950+10:002016-04-26T18:21:57.950+10:00I think I may have read a few epistolary books, an...I think I may have read a few epistolary books, and I do like them, though I can't think of any I have read and I have not read any recently. I have never read any of those ones, I have currently been beta reading a book and reading and reviewing an ARC of Songkeeper which is now released.Clarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09616906188229851218noreply@blogger.com