tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post2692108191245799909..comments2024-03-26T09:26:29.609-07:00Comments on Do They Have Salsa in China?: Book Review: The Painter from ShanghaiM3http://www.blogger.com/profile/13775708069296721624noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-5519535296717191352009-06-25T18:10:02.576-07:002009-06-25T18:10:02.576-07:00Thanks for the review, I'm always looking for ...Thanks for the review, I'm always looking for new great books! Have you read The Time Traveler's Wife, and if so are you looking forward to the movie? I'm nervous, I hope they will be faithful to the book and not change too much.<br /><br />MistyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-47882659339509116012009-06-25T16:17:30.131-07:002009-06-25T16:17:30.131-07:00I actually looked at this the other day, and wonde...I actually looked at this the other day, and wondered what readers have thought.Global Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07001797166455244101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-32891451600456610432009-06-25T08:24:08.352-07:002009-06-25T08:24:08.352-07:00I just finsihed the Twilight books....yes, the tee...I just finsihed the Twilight books....yes, the teenager books-a recommendation from one of Kyle's friends that I have known since kinder...she begged me to read them and while they are not the greatest novel ever written-they were a quick read and I now get why the 13 year olds are obsessed with vampires! gave me "cool mom" status that I could talk about the characters with them!Kristinanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-8869922686308619552009-06-25T02:25:42.395-07:002009-06-25T02:25:42.395-07:00Sounds like a good read, I'll have to add it t...Sounds like a good read, I'll have to add it to my list. I've just started "My Sister's Keeper". A different topic, but good so far. Want to read it before the movie.<br />Thanks for your book review.Diannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00408096395689372205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-87855576314058515892009-06-24T08:51:48.030-07:002009-06-24T08:51:48.030-07:00Thanks for the review. Probably as close as I will...Thanks for the review. Probably as close as I will get to reading it. With kids ranging from 16 to 3, reading rarely, if ever happens. I was happy to read you understand that. I hate to admit tho' that mine has come to a complete stop. And that picture of your feet and book, has always been a fav of mine.laurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13051765178387344518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-72118106529107580702009-06-24T04:58:35.348-07:002009-06-24T04:58:35.348-07:00Ooooo, thanks for the book recommendation! If you...Ooooo, thanks for the book recommendation! If you haven't read "Snowflower and the Secret Fan" by Lisa See ~ you should! It is an amazing book!Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11792730015474096615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-57087710367724585572009-06-23T22:58:49.080-07:002009-06-23T22:58:49.080-07:00I just ordered this book for my Kindle. Thanks fo...I just ordered this book for my Kindle. Thanks for the suggestion. I jsut finished Shanghai Girls by Lisa See. You would probably enjoy it.Sharronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15697829229373344945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-75944448569693019932009-06-23T19:24:58.355-07:002009-06-23T19:24:58.355-07:00I second the good reviews for Snow Flower... and W...I second the good reviews for Snow Flower... and Water for Elephants (loved that one)<br /><br />Thanks for the review. :)grumpy chicken's mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04021512051688262727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-48002073136711935792009-06-23T18:54:11.202-07:002009-06-23T18:54:11.202-07:00You've probably already read it, but Snow Flow...You've probably already read it, but Snow Flower & The Secret Fan was really good. In general I've liked Lisa See's work. <br /><br />Also The Red Tent and Water For Elephants were good. As is The Story of Edgar Sawtelle that I'm reading now.Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04209662940051074538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-72084334407703581522009-06-23T18:19:00.046-07:002009-06-23T18:19:00.046-07:00I will have to read this book!!! I am finishing T...I will have to read this book!!! I am finishing The Book Theif. AMAZING good read! I highly recommend if you have not read this already...Lisa and Tatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05297382979646286309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-59601679459031884542009-06-23T17:36:59.785-07:002009-06-23T17:36:59.785-07:00So glad you read this for Lisa at TLC book tours! ...So glad you read this for Lisa at TLC book tours! Since I don't update my adoption blog anymore (Forks&Chopsticks) I now focus my time on book blogging and have written many reviews for TLC! For once my old blogging buddy has connected with my new one!! Cool!Stephaniehttp://thewrittenword.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-66450555930475213292009-06-23T15:36:58.514-07:002009-06-23T15:36:58.514-07:00Looks like a good read! Thanks for posting - I...Looks like a good read! Thanks for posting - I'm putting on my read next list!Mhttp://theroadtohana.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-8216435311007811152009-06-23T14:21:26.270-07:002009-06-23T14:21:26.270-07:00Thank you. I'd heard good things about this bo...Thank you. I'd heard good things about this book (as I can relate on several levels) and you've certainly confirmed it. Now just to find time between now and China.<br /><br />Suppose I'll squeeze it in?Wandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06645427399530140006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-78370884919785495472009-06-23T13:29:23.001-07:002009-06-23T13:29:23.001-07:00I am actually reading this book right now. I agre...I am actually reading this book right now. I agree, not an easy read. She had a really difficult life. It is compelling and makes me want to keep reading.Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08901397279528652995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-15045469632027654552009-06-23T12:51:34.176-07:002009-06-23T12:51:34.176-07:00I highly recommend the book:
The number one lady&#...I highly recommend the book:<br />The number one lady's detective agency.<br />Such a good book!!tshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12444829568322030127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-7595804086986929012009-06-23T12:07:53.516-07:002009-06-23T12:07:53.516-07:00Hi M3! Thanks so much for all the time and effort...Hi M3! Thanks so much for all the time and effort that went into reading and reviewing "Painter"! I know it's not easy with two little girls bouncing around (been there, done that!) I really appreciate your participation in the tour. THanks again!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-11250265754217079622009-06-23T12:00:33.109-07:002009-06-23T12:00:33.109-07:00Have you read the reviews on Amazon? Did they res...Have you read the reviews on Amazon? Did they resonate with your feelings about the story?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-26278668298747192442009-06-23T11:58:19.435-07:002009-06-23T11:58:19.435-07:00Ooh. I love reading once Ellie (finally) gets to b...Ooh. I love reading once Ellie (finally) gets to bed! Thanks for this title. I just finished Shanghai Girls which was enjoyable and fairly quick reading. Thanks again!Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08495041727747605688noreply@blogger.com