tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post4640748663629079386..comments2024-03-02T20:13:07.434+00:00Comments on Tiny Library: Howards End Is On The Landing by Susan HillSam (Tiny Library)http://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-51548851140928660052012-02-22T17:52:29.132+00:002012-02-22T17:52:29.132+00:00This sounds fantastic! The cover is gorgeous.
I ...This sounds fantastic! The cover is gorgeous. <br /><br />I do sometimes get caught up in new releases, and am trying to get through at least one classic a month!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-8721871931559038612012-02-13T23:05:10.314+00:002012-02-13T23:05:10.314+00:00This sounds promising. And, strangely (or not so ...This sounds promising. And, strangely (or not so strangely) enough, I'm doing something similar - reading books on my shelves rather than chasing around all the sparkly new releases.karen!https://www.blogger.com/profile/03020530163370836712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-78560645139144995542012-02-08T20:19:52.517+00:002012-02-08T20:19:52.517+00:00There are definitely elements you could criticise ...There are definitely elements you could criticise this book on, but overall it did work for me. Give it a go, it might work for you too :)Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-18110666040396405712012-02-08T20:19:08.532+00:002012-02-08T20:19:08.532+00:00Let me know what you think of it when you've r...Let me know what you think of it when you've read it :)Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-30975821718939384472012-02-08T20:18:41.592+00:002012-02-08T20:18:41.592+00:00You should give it a go. My bookshelves are organ...You should give it a go. My bookshelves are organised by genre and there is some attempt at alphabetisation, but I can never keep it up!Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-4354933051483066652012-02-08T20:18:08.437+00:002012-02-08T20:18:08.437+00:00It is a great title, isn't it?
I'm trying...It is a great title, isn't it?<br /><br />I'm trying to balance review books with other books too. I love getting review books but I'm a lot stricter with myself on the ones In accept now - there's just so many other books I want to read. Good luck finding the right balance for you.Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-88628050907579904412012-02-08T20:17:12.481+00:002012-02-08T20:17:12.481+00:00It sounds like this book would be a good fit for y...It sounds like this book would be a good fit for you. I've often let people put me off books in the past, only to find that I've loved them when I've actually tried them myself. I suppose we should learn to trust our own gut instincts?Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-13802133517145497612012-02-08T20:16:18.883+00:002012-02-08T20:16:18.883+00:00You never know. I don't usually like rambling...You never know. I don't usually like rambling books but I very much liked this one.Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-32134926046071240672012-02-08T20:16:02.750+00:002012-02-08T20:16:02.750+00:00I hope you enjoy it, just put aside the list makin...I hope you enjoy it, just put aside the list making part of your brain whilst you read this one :PSam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-19429208577452355302012-02-08T19:26:30.364+00:002012-02-08T19:26:30.364+00:00I was put off reading this book after seeing some ...I was put off reading this book after seeing some negative opinions, but your review has given me a better idea of what to expect from it and it does sound like something I would enjoy. I do sometimes find it stressful trying to keep up with review copies/new releases etc, and I miss the days when I used to reread my favourite books over and over again, so I think I'd probably agree with a lot of the points Susan Hill makes!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-85692573483482544592012-02-08T16:06:24.992+00:002012-02-08T16:06:24.992+00:00I must look for this one today. The whole notion ...I must look for this one today. The whole notion of reading for pleasure rather than for some self-imposed deadline or meeting some challenge or list resonates with me big time right now.TheBookGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04299629066975342607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-14030234452584340372012-02-08T15:41:22.452+00:002012-02-08T15:41:22.452+00:00This sounds right up my street. The only way I hav...This sounds right up my street. The only way I have organising my books is read vs. non-read and often like to re-arrange the order.Alex (The Sleepless Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03083761152675156469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-57777030222494238662012-02-08T12:03:35.943+00:002012-02-08T12:03:35.943+00:00I love the title of this one, and love the idea of...I love the title of this one, and love the idea of books about books too. It's a great point to make about reading out of obligation or out of choice and enjoyment. I find myself reading just about only review books this year so far, and there are so many others I want to read too. I feel a bit under pressure to keep my blog up to date but I hope if I can get through a few more reviews then I'll start on the other books I want to read. Glad you enjoyed this book.Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08731930823596505781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-57494376007979004352012-02-08T07:08:29.755+00:002012-02-08T07:08:29.755+00:00I think the mixed reviews are because it's not...I think the mixed reviews are because it's not a clearly defined, structured book. If that's OK with you, I'm sure you will love it.Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-10010731150832319332012-02-08T07:07:58.156+00:002012-02-08T07:07:58.156+00:00The rambling style is charming after a while, read...The rambling style is charming after a while, reading the book is like having a chat with an old friend :)Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-19824946067593689812012-02-08T07:07:29.776+00:002012-02-08T07:07:29.776+00:00I think a lot of book bloggers have got caught up ...I think a lot of book bloggers have got caught up in that, it's hard to resist all of the challenges and review copies! I'm trying to read only what I want to read this year and so far it's working out well :)Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-57275724379205468612012-02-08T07:06:39.411+00:002012-02-08T07:06:39.411+00:00I am a spontaneous reader at heart too, and tend t...I am a spontaneous reader at heart too, and tend to rebel if I set myself too many deadlines or decide that I must read certain books next. Spontaneous is the best way to be :)Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-64489390031420165632012-02-08T07:05:55.002+00:002012-02-08T07:05:55.002+00:00I think you definitely would enjoy it Jo. Happy r...I think you definitely would enjoy it Jo. Happy reading!Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-57965203369022613602012-02-08T06:10:49.605+00:002012-02-08T06:10:49.605+00:00I have been interested in this book since it came ...I have been interested in this book since it came out but I think I let other people put me off reading it and after reading your review I think that was a mistake. I am a somewhat chaotic reader who prefers to read according to mood and current interest rather than obligation and like you I like the observation about the competitive need to read vast numbers of books. Reading is meant to pleasurable not competitive. Great review.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17824748902803492123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-85359633179167686822012-02-08T03:51:32.668+00:002012-02-08T03:51:32.668+00:00I doubt the style of writing would work for me tho...I doubt the style of writing would work for me though I would certainly like to try the book out!Mysticahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10941269615559681014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-1760988680302932582012-02-08T00:14:08.834+00:002012-02-08T00:14:08.834+00:00I am definitely more of a list reader, but I think...I am definitely more of a list reader, but I think I'll still give this book a try. I am such a sucker for any book about reading books. :)Kate Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15878471739967889253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-28035424087920518442012-02-07T23:18:32.942+00:002012-02-07T23:18:32.942+00:00I'm glad you enjoyed this one! I've wanted...I'm glad you enjoyed this one! I've wanted to get my hands on it for awhile, but I often read mixed reviews. Still, I'm not deterred! Can't wait to read it :)Jessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890098927236561490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-77584537135485068492012-02-07T22:20:29.543+00:002012-02-07T22:20:29.543+00:00Despite the rambling style you mention, it sounds ...Despite the rambling style you mention, it sounds like this one is worth a read! Books about books are the best :)Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10780185535345559390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-86068281436620493032012-02-07T22:07:59.589+00:002012-02-07T22:07:59.589+00:00I loved this book too, it was one of my favourites...I loved this book too, it was one of my favourites that I read last year. I have got really caught up in goal-orientated reading so far this year, and I'm already starting to feel the pressure a little bit... I sort of feel like I need to find some time to just read whatever takes my fancy for a while.<br /><br />I hadn't heard of some of the books she talked about either, but to be honest it just inspired me to add lots of them to my TBR. Because it's not already bit enough, of course!!anarmchairbytheseahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14593618746095559894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-1493420546241610722012-02-07T21:50:27.061+00:002012-02-07T21:50:27.061+00:00I love books like this! I am a spontaneous reader ...I love books like this! I am a spontaneous reader at heart. I try to be more organized just because I think I should, but it usually doesn't last very long.Trishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18273468231529654323noreply@blogger.com