tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387304430116981620.post9068921513816415204..comments2024-01-30T03:37:53.924-05:00Comments on The Daily Dose: Thursday spotlightDanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16272293468239097754noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387304430116981620.post-11661899901240691682012-05-11T07:56:09.287-04:002012-05-11T07:56:09.287-04:00Exactly. :)Exactly. :)Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272293468239097754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387304430116981620.post-48167814875893091482012-05-11T07:55:34.921-04:002012-05-11T07:55:34.921-04:00I know what you mean! Ever since April, I've b...I know what you mean! Ever since April, I've been spending a lot more time in front of the computer. I didn't read nearly as many books last month.Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272293468239097754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387304430116981620.post-33327311748584221102012-05-11T07:54:17.432-04:002012-05-11T07:54:17.432-04:00I read a lot of books based on recommendations. Lu...I read a lot of books based on recommendations. Luckily, I have friends who read great books! LOLDanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272293468239097754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387304430116981620.post-20202272949156888482012-05-11T02:00:16.628-04:002012-05-11T02:00:16.628-04:00Sounds like a great book. I usually pick books bas...Sounds like a great book. I usually pick books based on the recommendations of others. Or if the back cover blurb makes them irresistible.Jessica L. Celayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13725283349220405323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387304430116981620.post-39369269850243003212012-05-11T01:08:41.076-04:002012-05-11T01:08:41.076-04:00It does sound like a wonderful book. I have had tr...It does sound like a wonderful book. I have had trouble finding the time to read lately, but I do make up for it reading blog posts!Crack You Whiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03071785490304845124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387304430116981620.post-59567190628040786752012-05-11T00:44:19.806-04:002012-05-11T00:44:19.806-04:00I definitely look for a great character, well, mor...I definitely look for a great character, well, more than just one great character. I have to be able to care about what's going to happen to the characters in the book in order to keep reading.Emily Gentherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04720127792394245223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387304430116981620.post-67787201649483711602012-05-10T21:20:16.713-04:002012-05-10T21:20:16.713-04:00It's funny you mention that: this book has bee...It's funny you mention that: this book has been compared to <i>Downton Abbey</i>! Maybe I'd better Netflix it, too. :)Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272293468239097754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387304430116981620.post-77183240036262099792012-05-10T21:19:13.558-04:002012-05-10T21:19:13.558-04:00Yes, it is. :)Yes, it is. :)Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272293468239097754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387304430116981620.post-81277412019914833852012-05-10T20:18:04.153-04:002012-05-10T20:18:04.153-04:00Have you seen Downton Abbey? Oh my goodness, I...Have you seen Downton Abbey? Oh my goodness, I'm hooked. I don't have cable or TV reception, so I just watch via Netflix, and I can't wait until Netflix updates with the new series. You NEED to watch it! The protagonists are wonderfully complex, and yet romantic...Lori Ann Stephenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14610163436074912892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387304430116981620.post-46481111485538448942012-05-10T18:49:05.588-04:002012-05-10T18:49:05.588-04:00Sounds like a wonderful book with a strong protago...Sounds like a wonderful book with a strong protagonist.Sherry Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07844837212122243321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387304430116981620.post-53496449981910217792012-05-10T16:56:01.650-04:002012-05-10T16:56:01.650-04:00I've heard good things about the Kay Scarpetta...I've heard good things about the Kay Scarpetta series. Maybe I should give it a try. <br /><br />I don't think I've read any books recently that are set in places I've lived, but I do try to pick them up when I see them. I like that connection, too.Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272293468239097754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387304430116981620.post-51943472103087881712012-05-10T16:29:27.277-04:002012-05-10T16:29:27.277-04:00I like intrigue. I spent a couple years catching ...I like intrigue. I spent a couple years catching up with all the Patricia Cornwell "Kay Scarpetta" series. I picked them because the early ones in the series were set in Richmond, Virginia, about 90 minutes from where I live. Now we have a vacation home in Smith Mountain Lake where David Baldacci lives, so now I'm reading his books, for now just the Camel Club series. Evidently I'm drawn to that local connection.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387304430116981620.post-76459672955903846532012-05-10T15:58:55.253-04:002012-05-10T15:58:55.253-04:00I hope you do check it out. :)
The dress is beaut...I hope you do check it out. :)<br /><br />The dress is beautiful! I don't want to say how long I just sat and stared at the cover. LOLDanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272293468239097754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387304430116981620.post-48010257885076944342012-05-10T15:54:52.246-04:002012-05-10T15:54:52.246-04:00Ohh this sounds so good! And I love that cover and...Ohh this sounds so good! And I love that cover and dress! I will have to check this book out :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387304430116981620.post-73881915052519567212012-05-10T15:51:47.029-04:002012-05-10T15:51:47.029-04:00It really is, Lynn. Revell publishes Christian and...It really is, Lynn. Revell publishes Christian and inspirational books, and I think you'd really like this one!Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272293468239097754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387304430116981620.post-47411382938839769792012-05-10T15:48:42.334-04:002012-05-10T15:48:42.334-04:00Glad you're back! Sorry about the comments pro...Glad you're back! Sorry about the comments problem.<br /><br />No, I've never read that book, but it sounds good. I'll check it out. <br /><br />I think you'll really enjoy Newport's book. Happy reading!Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272293468239097754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387304430116981620.post-67023363143154810912012-05-10T15:44:50.708-04:002012-05-10T15:44:50.708-04:00We're back in business, Dana!! This sounds li...We're back in business, Dana!! This sounds like a good book. I'll keep an eye out for it. I especially like the fact it's set at the time of the Chicago 1893 World's Fair! Have you ever read "Devil In The White City" by Erik Larrsen?? It's a wonderful book that combines the trials that faced the men trying to build the World's Fair and story of a serial killer. SO good. I think you'd like it. I'm going to look for this one. Thanks for telling me about it!Fran@Broken Cookies Don't Counthttp://brokencookiesdontcount.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387304430116981620.post-10792737005001697972012-05-10T15:00:09.485-04:002012-05-10T15:00:09.485-04:00it sounds lovely---i am reading inspirational book...it sounds lovely---i am reading inspirational books right now and political ones and still working on one of diana gabaldon's--when i actually do read latelyLynn Proctorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349867270815243053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387304430116981620.post-66310196469829441432012-05-10T14:03:38.016-04:002012-05-10T14:03:38.016-04:00It's not my usual genre either. I mentioned in...It's not my usual genre either. I mentioned in a comment above that historical fiction really has to grab me to make me want to read it, and this one did, which says a lot for both the book and the author. :)Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272293468239097754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387304430116981620.post-25574137076777462942012-05-10T13:58:55.518-04:002012-05-10T13:58:55.518-04:00Even though it is not quite the genre I like to re...Even though it is not quite the genre I like to read I am very interested now.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15416821190060496527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387304430116981620.post-9737672655961823162012-05-10T13:40:22.936-04:002012-05-10T13:40:22.936-04:00You're welcome. I'm sure you'll love i...You're welcome. I'm sure you'll love it!Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272293468239097754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387304430116981620.post-1692858458811638082012-05-10T13:37:33.988-04:002012-05-10T13:37:33.988-04:00Thanks, Betty. I highly recommend this book and am...Thanks, Betty. I highly recommend this book and am really looking forward to books two and three. I generally choose modern-day fiction as well. Historical fiction really has to grab me to get me to read it, which says a lot for this book and this author.Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272293468239097754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387304430116981620.post-16651871736087379562012-05-10T13:35:11.630-04:002012-05-10T13:35:11.630-04:00Yes, if I don't connect with the main characte...Yes, if I don't connect with the main character, I don't finish the story, no matter how great the plot is. <br /><br />I haven't read that one yet. Thanks for the recommendation!Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272293468239097754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387304430116981620.post-33726954731121366432012-05-10T13:28:22.005-04:002012-05-10T13:28:22.005-04:00I really think this is a book you'd enjoy. New...I really think this is a book you'd enjoy. Newport did a great job of accurately depicting her characters' roles. I could tell she really did her research.Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272293468239097754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387304430116981620.post-89764377412519277562012-05-10T12:42:32.639-04:002012-05-10T12:42:32.639-04:00This sounds like a great book, since historical ha...This sounds like a great book, since historical has always been my favoritest genre to both read and write. I've been kind of disappointed since the last two recent historicals I read were kind of like Gossip Girl in period clothes, and didn't really accurately depict the social climate and women's roles accurately. It seems like some modern writers have forgotten how to depict a woman who's smart, feminist, and empowered for her time without making her like a 21st century woman in a costume play.Carrie-Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05810154378449825641noreply@blogger.com