tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33110302.post81939369161668570..comments2024-03-28T16:21:30.329-04:00Comments on Patricia Abbott (pattinase): What writer have you been meaning to read?pattinase (abbott)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02916037185235335846noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33110302.post-76813128724328351422010-10-15T12:56:40.696-04:002010-10-15T12:56:40.696-04:00Yep, the ape book and the fact that I've had a...Yep, the ape book and the fact that I've had a copy of ELEPHANTS contribute to my thinking of Gruen...but so many of today's FFBs remind me of stuff I should've gotten back to.Todd Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01815516018079824802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33110302.post-6213698239157461602010-10-14T14:56:59.261-04:002010-10-14T14:56:59.261-04:00Yvette-too much dark is not a good thing. Even the...Yvette-too much dark is not a good thing. Even the news is too dark for me.pattinase (abbott)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02916037185235335846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33110302.post-28030509157424117132010-10-14T09:22:22.497-04:002010-10-14T09:22:22.497-04:00Can't go wrong with Randisi, Alan.Can't go wrong with Randisi, Alan.pattinase (abbott)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02916037185235335846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33110302.post-39960242245706210542010-10-14T09:21:23.724-04:002010-10-14T09:21:23.724-04:00Thanks to all for the comments regarding Don Winsl...Thanks to all for the comments regarding Don Winslow – very much appreciated and taken onboard. <br /><br />I read the comment regarding Robert J. Randisi and decided to have a read of his story, Shut Up and Kill Me, over at the excellent BTAP. It was a terrific story that flowed so easily and, needless to say, I was very impressed; he is now another author added to my list! <br /><br />And, what a terrific blog post, Patti that has generated so many interesting comments.<br /><br />Kind regards.Alan Griffithshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12890190137499272096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33110302.post-88359066468088942902010-10-14T07:40:00.240-04:002010-10-14T07:40:00.240-04:00I have read only one Ellroy--and not a novel MY DA...I have read only one Ellroy--and not a novel MY DARK PLACES. I just can't seem to permeate the novels.pattinase (abbott)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02916037185235335846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33110302.post-31517468168787146562010-10-13T23:54:33.715-04:002010-10-13T23:54:33.715-04:00James Ellroy. I've read some of short fiction...James Ellroy. I've read some of short fiction but none of his novels yet.<br /><br />I love circus books. Jim Tully wrote a great one (non-fiction) called CIRCUS PARADE, I think. I liked Gruen's circus book but haven't read anything else by her. Her new one about apes looks interesting.James Reasonerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18049917964433932612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33110302.post-11374642103734792892010-10-13T21:34:41.740-04:002010-10-13T21:34:41.740-04:00I've been meaning to read Anthony Trollope sin...I've been meaning to read Anthony Trollope since a friend sent me a couple of his books a few years ago and still, I can't seem to get started though I have a suspicion I'm going to like them. <br /><br />Also been meaning to read Henry James. Also the many, MANY mystery writers from the 20's and 30's I've just lately found out I seem to have overlooked. <br /><br />My favorite Don Winslow: WHILE DROWNING IN THE DESERT. One of the funniest books I've EVER read.<br /><br />I'm not a Pelecanos fan. Can't get into Ian Rankin either or any of the Scottish Noir guys. Not for me.<br />Too grim and dark.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33110302.post-67992164690601375122010-10-13T19:05:30.417-04:002010-10-13T19:05:30.417-04:00Things about circuses that scare me: clowns, the c...Things about circuses that scare me: clowns, the circus personnel, big animals, freaks, people on high wires, sexually ambiguous people, women with beards, people on trapezes, men with whips, dogs doing tricks. See what I mean. What's left?pattinase (abbott)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02916037185235335846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33110302.post-34116235449176843602010-10-13T18:04:04.686-04:002010-10-13T18:04:04.686-04:00I did like LIKE WATER FOR ELEPHANTS. Good period ...I did like LIKE WATER FOR ELEPHANTS. Good period detail.<br /><br />Jeff M.<br /><br />I've also been trying to catch up on various science fiction writers I didn't read when I was younger.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33110302.post-7623856492318292252010-10-13T17:53:55.911-04:002010-10-13T17:53:55.911-04:00I guarantee my list and my TBR pile is bigger than...I guarantee my list and my TBR pile is bigger than yours. I tried LIKE WATER FOR ELEPHANTS but I am not a fan of circus life.pattinase (abbott)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02916037185235335846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33110302.post-2841770537387084112010-10-13T17:52:06.602-04:002010-10-13T17:52:06.602-04:00Or even, whose work (rather than who or whom).Or even, whose work (rather than who or whom).Todd Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01815516018079824802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33110302.post-88997047603391439942010-10-13T17:51:09.785-04:002010-10-13T17:51:09.785-04:00It's usually for me not who I haven't read...It's usually for me not who I haven't read at all, but who I'd like to read more of, having sampled them one way or another. That's a LONG list...closest to the top of Been Meaning To/Real Soon Now is probably Sara Gruen.Todd Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01815516018079824802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33110302.post-82427914542503669792010-10-13T17:50:20.505-04:002010-10-13T17:50:20.505-04:00It's among the 500 or so books waiting for me....It's among the 500 or so books waiting for me. And damn, the library is having a book sale this weekend.pattinase (abbott)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02916037185235335846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33110302.post-70247026665502025692010-10-13T15:58:35.740-04:002010-10-13T15:58:35.740-04:00Randy (and Patti): do read the Piccirilli books -...Randy (and Patti): do read the Piccirilli books - THE COLD SPOT (especially) and THE COLDEST MILE are excellent.<br /><br />Jeff M.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33110302.post-20243975746756567832010-10-13T15:57:47.729-04:002010-10-13T15:57:47.729-04:00I've only just now begun to read Robert Randis...I've only just now begun to read Robert Randisi. I read the novel Full Contact and I'm mostly through a story he did for BTAP. <br /><br />Actually, BTAP is a publisher I've been meaning to read for a while. So I finally logged on last night and started the Randisi short.<br /><br />Dan LuftAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33110302.post-71560689204208637182010-10-13T15:34:42.865-04:002010-10-13T15:34:42.865-04:00Cold Spot sits on my shelf too. Chris Ewan-yes.Cold Spot sits on my shelf too. Chris Ewan-yes.pattinase (abbott)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02916037185235335846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33110302.post-52160044180239217672010-10-13T15:29:28.134-04:002010-10-13T15:29:28.134-04:00Chris Ewan. I KNOW that I'll like his stuff.I ...Chris Ewan. I KNOW that I'll like his stuff.I like laughing, I really do.Paul D Brazillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12881642426845398389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33110302.post-76289766671090804182010-10-13T15:17:14.325-04:002010-10-13T15:17:14.325-04:00Tom Piccirilli. I've had THE COLD SPOT and THE...Tom Piccirilli. I've had THE COLD SPOT and THE COLDEST MILE for a good while now, always meaning to read them, but something else jumps in the way.Randy Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16627907086811387527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33110302.post-55734140980668326272010-10-13T14:35:01.187-04:002010-10-13T14:35:01.187-04:00Sounds like his new one Savages is terrific. Like ...Sounds like his new one Savages is terrific. Like minds...pattinase (abbott)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02916037185235335846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33110302.post-36567186018693350802010-10-13T14:22:21.385-04:002010-10-13T14:22:21.385-04:00Funny you mentioning Ann Cleeves as I just got one...Funny you mentioning Ann Cleeves as I just got one of hers from the library (but haven;t read it yet).<br /><br />I have to agree with George here, however. Definitely Proust. I've tried several times.<br /><br />I know it got mixed reviews but I really liked Winslow's CALIFORNIA FIRE AND LIGHT.<br /><br />Jeff M.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33110302.post-57273094791773549562010-10-13T14:10:55.884-04:002010-10-13T14:10:55.884-04:00I suggest Phil try one of my favorite Trollope boo...I suggest Phil try one of my favorite Trollope books, BARCHESTER TOWERS, the sequel to THE WARDEN. Plenty of laughs! George the Tempter strikes again!Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04546161337366365635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33110302.post-56375000054628517142010-10-13T13:39:53.977-04:002010-10-13T13:39:53.977-04:00Old is what we hope for--until we spend a lot of t...Old is what we hope for--until we spend a lot of time around old and then not so much.pattinase (abbott)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02916037185235335846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33110302.post-42060859586519708602010-10-13T13:38:13.278-04:002010-10-13T13:38:13.278-04:00A completely new title. Have to look it up.A completely new title. Have to look it up.pattinase (abbott)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02916037185235335846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33110302.post-59835083753708094832010-10-13T13:37:26.286-04:002010-10-13T13:37:26.286-04:00Alan--you are in for a treat if you're just st...Alan--you are in for a treat if you're just starting to read Winslow. I like "Dawn Patrol" too, as well as "California Fire and Life." Did you know Winslow was born on Halloween?<br /><br />I am about to crack open Ekaterina Sedia's book "The Secret History of Moscow." Can't wait.Katherine Tomlinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09696623795926663895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33110302.post-57443511941942003592010-10-13T13:25:52.908-04:002010-10-13T13:25:52.908-04:00All the good crime fiction writers out there I hav...All the good crime fiction writers out there I haven´t read yet. <br /><br />Stop laughing, I plan to turn into a *very* old, well-read woman!Dorte Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14535044092722418173noreply@blogger.com