tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post4415028712863337264..comments2024-03-27T17:34:52.560-05:00Comments on A Garden Carried in the Pocket: Uncharted Waters and Where Cowards Tread by Sabrina Flynn, Cemetery Lake by Paul Cleave, Tahoe ice Grave by Todd Borgjenclairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-27347920455486797312021-10-03T15:27:09.788-05:002021-10-03T15:27:09.788-05:00I've enjoyed the Ravenwood series and the hist...I've enjoyed the Ravenwood series and the historic San Francisco setting! Glad you enjoyed the uplifting stories, Wendy!jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-31228390844471121812021-10-03T13:57:37.223-05:002021-10-03T13:57:37.223-05:00I love a historical San Francisco setting. Cemeter...I love a historical San Francisco setting. Cemetery Lake and Where Cowards Tread both sound good. Aw! Love the uplifting stories you shared. Thank you. Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-47652408789795877172021-09-30T05:01:17.883-05:002021-09-30T05:01:17.883-05:00:) I love the little boy who wanted to share his b...:) I love the little boy who wanted to share his beanie! His mother must be very proud of her son.jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-2268804819864118532021-09-29T07:52:31.758-05:002021-09-29T07:52:31.758-05:00Thank you for the reviews. The upbeat news is much...Thank you for the reviews. The upbeat news is much appreciated, too!Deb Nance at Readerbuzzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12128529491888701996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-34905758562047789572021-09-27T14:12:54.922-05:002021-09-27T14:12:54.922-05:00I'm glad they made you smile! A little kindne...I'm glad they made you smile! A little kindness goes a long way to help brighten our lives.jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-26263716748751126992021-09-27T14:11:15.426-05:002021-09-27T14:11:15.426-05:00We have been dealing with increasing cases since t...We have been dealing with increasing cases since the latter part of July, but maybe things are cooling down here a little. :) Exactly, books, K-drama, humor, kindness--all of those things help keep our spirits up. Doesn't mean we are ignoring the situations that arise, but that we need some relief! Distractions are good. :)jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-73202091005396218432021-09-27T14:07:40.981-05:002021-09-27T14:07:40.981-05:00Unchartered Waters is set in San Francisco. :) T...Unchartered Waters is set in San Francisco. :) The first in the Ravenwood has a lot of boat adventures, but in Unchartered Waters, Bel's boat is being repaired.jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-45575780231624569422021-09-27T10:30:54.029-05:002021-09-27T10:30:54.029-05:00Both of your uplifting stories made me smile. Ther...Both of your uplifting stories made me smile. There's still kindness in the world, even in the midst of our disagreements.Divers and Sundryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01759655568104782267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-13268487131903741892021-09-27T08:09:11.803-05:002021-09-27T08:09:11.803-05:00That's a great variety of book reviews you'...That's a great variety of book reviews you've there! And I definitely need more hopeful and uplifting news here. There's been a spike of cases lately and also seeing what those keyboard warriors write can be depressing. Luckily I still have my books and k-dramas to distract me, ha. Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03848131929166247817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-33531969709343436892021-09-27T08:08:10.234-05:002021-09-27T08:08:10.234-05:00Yes we could use some uplifting kind of news these...Yes we could use some uplifting kind of news these days so thanks for the link. I like the cover to Unchartered Waters .... now which waters is the setting for this? Lake Tahoe too? thanks. stories with boats I'm usually game for. thecuecardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08870323589682197091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-22492114926913167962021-09-27T07:56:28.925-05:002021-09-27T07:56:28.925-05:00There is something both touching and amusing about...There is something both touching and amusing about a little boy worried about the woman's cold, bald head and offering his own beanie to make her more comfortable. And I love that a student asked Neil Gaiman to "confirm their friendship" so he could use his first name in his book report. That kid will go far!jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-49821169647118983612021-09-27T00:56:57.263-05:002021-09-27T00:56:57.263-05:00I enjoyed your positive snippets at the end very m...I enjoyed your positive snippets at the end very much. Mysticahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10941269615559681014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-32749728812783858012021-09-26T18:04:57.516-05:002021-09-26T18:04:57.516-05:00Neil Gaiman is special, as an author and a person!...Neil Gaiman is special, as an author and a person! Yes, everyone needs those happy stories, they help keep us balanced. :)jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-12061866013993751532021-09-26T11:31:08.358-05:002021-09-26T11:31:08.358-05:00I'm interested in Cemetery Lake and Where Cowa...I'm interested in Cemetery Lake and Where Cowards Tread for sure. I'm so glad you still put up your reviews of these even if you read them in August. I still need to review some books from June! And, love the happy stories. We all need a dose of those these days don't we? How cool is Neil Gaiman. Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-68246851557194190662021-09-26T08:06:02.978-05:002021-09-26T08:06:02.978-05:00Most reviews of Cemetery Lake were positive, but i...Most reviews of Cemetery Lake were positive, but it was a dark book in many ways. I suspect that my own mood when reading it was something of a culprit, and I'll probably give the next book a chance at some point. :)jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-41605233337197334612021-09-26T08:01:32.751-05:002021-09-26T08:01:32.751-05:00Almost everyone suffers from news overdose, especi...Almost everyone suffers from news overdose, especially right now. I often need an injection of the positive things people are doing, the creative approaches communities sometimes use in problem solving and making life better, and funny animal photos to lift my spirits. :) I'm so glad you enjoyed them, Ashley!jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-7248981683813238162021-09-25T14:27:34.470-05:002021-09-25T14:27:34.470-05:00I'm very intrigued by the Ravenwood series. I&...I'm very intrigued by the Ravenwood series. I'll have to look into those books. Also, I really liked the uplifting and hopeful things you posted. They made me smile. There are some days I get so disheartened after looking at the news, so I love finding hopeful and inspiring tidbits to lift my mood. :)Ashley Sapphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14398599355275934867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-44776380985477514262021-09-25T08:09:37.192-05:002021-09-25T08:09:37.192-05:00The premise in Ice Grave was a little far out, and...The premise in Ice Grave was a little far out, and I don't think it worked as well as the first two books. I run into the occasional "less satisfying" book in most series, but it doesn't deter me. The characters are the most appealing part of a series for me, and Owen, Street, Diamond, and Spot will keep me reading!jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-70908669368184600712021-09-25T08:02:21.347-05:002021-09-25T08:02:21.347-05:00I'm a great procrastinator. Putting off revie...I'm a great procrastinator. Putting off reviews is a developed skill which involves displacement activities like "time to do the chores I put off while reading." jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-67259383804652910042021-09-25T07:56:52.931-05:002021-09-25T07:56:52.931-05:00I wondered if Theo would get more likable; I felt ...I wondered if Theo would get more likable; I felt sorry for him, but didn't warm up to him. I will read the next book and see if I like him better.<br /><br />The Ravenwood Mysteries are fun. I was hooked after the first book (From the Ashes) and can't get enough of Bel and Riot and all of the great characters. :)jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-39590964582356734012021-09-25T07:43:31.149-05:002021-09-25T07:43:31.149-05:00Oh, I am in no way at pro level, Sam! I guess may...Oh, I am in no way at pro level, Sam! I guess maybe I'm around amateur status, but the longer I read Cathy's blog, the more series I pick up!<br /><br />Cathy, I do wonder why I can't remember what I wore two days ago, but have no trouble fitting right into all of the circumstances accumulated throughout reading a series. I'm flabbergasted by 98 series! jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-19152363245530184932021-09-25T02:38:58.953-05:002021-09-25T02:38:58.953-05:00That's one thing about a long-running series l...That's one thing about a long-running series like Todd Borg's. Not all the books are going to be barnburners, but as long as the quality remains high as well as the characterization, I'm sticking with them. Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-53049574350401415022021-09-25T02:37:08.429-05:002021-09-25T02:37:08.429-05:00I'll head over to Sam's blog to tell him t...I'll head over to Sam's blog to tell him this. I just counted. 98 series that are currently being written, and that I'm either current or almost current in reading. Let's see... 24 is Amateur. Something tells me that 98 is a step or two beyond Pro, but I don't have a name for this particular brand of insanity! LOLCathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-62446488886375944872021-09-24T16:16:40.713-05:002021-09-24T16:16:40.713-05:00That's a nice mash-up of reviews and a clever ...That's a nice mash-up of reviews and a clever way to begin catching up. Maybe I should consider it!Dorothy Bordershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12441731296027227394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22616974.post-43231667687380619612021-09-24T12:04:15.289-05:002021-09-24T12:04:15.289-05:00I've only read Cleave's third Theo Tate my...I've only read Cleave's third Theo Tate mystery, The Laughterhouse, but I liked it. Theo's still a bit messed up and flawed, but more likable. But I'm thinking I really need to try the Sabrina Flynn series, because those books sound like a lot of fun. :)Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.com