tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post7042279138107356262..comments2023-09-27T11:05:00.870-04:00Comments on Savvy Verse & Wit: 2008 National Book Festival RecapSerenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04745809545249574387noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-1233303675626965932008-10-08T13:39:00.000-04:002008-10-08T13:39:00.000-04:00Thanks. I'm glad you liked it. I had no idea tha...Thanks. I'm glad you liked it. I had no idea that there were book bloggers near me. You are the third or fourth one I've found. We should have a meet and greet one of these days and talk books.Serenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04745809545249574387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-64425841136192818572008-10-08T13:21:00.000-04:002008-10-08T13:21:00.000-04:00Great post! It was nice to read about the poetry t...Great post! It was nice to read about the poetry tent since I was holed up in the Fiction/Mystery tent the whole time!S. Krishnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10268527069548216054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-43468446679326950822008-10-01T17:32:00.000-04:002008-10-01T17:32:00.000-04:00History books can be so interesting, particularly ...History books can be so interesting, particularly if you are interested in a certain period. I really like the Vietnam War and WWII era. But I have a great many interests.<BR/><BR/>I'm glad you had a great time at the National Book Festival. I can't wait until next year!Serenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04745809545249574387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-53162808938777783612008-10-01T14:30:00.000-04:002008-10-01T14:30:00.000-04:00I attended the Festival as well. I'd hoped to go ...I attended the Festival as well. I'd hoped to go to the Fiction tent to hear Geraldine Brooks speak, but alas, the tent was packed, so I went to the History tent and heard her husband, Tony Horwitz, speak instead. He was very funny, and I look forward to reading his books. The other writers in the History tent were also funny and interesting, and I look forward to investigating the History Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16655388845310914587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-39131070964893667922008-09-30T09:56:00.000-04:002008-09-30T09:56:00.000-04:00Serena, you and Jennifer are just so lucky to have...Serena, you and Jennifer are just so lucky to have been able to attend this event.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing the photos and your experiences at the festival!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-9874951450252410952008-09-30T09:39:00.000-04:002008-09-30T09:39:00.000-04:00I don't think I made it last year, but I don't rem...I don't think I made it last year, but I don't remember it from the year when Tim O'Brien and Anita Shreve were there...whatever year that was. LOL But that could just be me being unobservant.Serenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04745809545249574387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-90053943320774345332008-09-30T09:22:00.000-04:002008-09-30T09:22:00.000-04:00Well, they had it last year, and it was fun to see...Well, they had it last year, and it was fun to see how excited all the kids were to see it. Even mine, who (especially the older one) consider themselves a bit too urbane to jump up and down at the sight of the Magic School Bus were very pleased to climb on board to check it out. No Ms. Frizzle though! :-)Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09551558744801344170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-91555012273045401642008-09-30T05:29:00.000-04:002008-09-30T05:29:00.000-04:00I assume they have the magic bus every year then. ...I assume they have the magic bus every year then. I'd never noticed it before.Serenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04745809545249574387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-43222987094236373552008-09-29T22:23:00.000-04:002008-09-29T22:23:00.000-04:00That would be great! We could meet up on the Magi...That would be great! We could meet up on the Magic School Bus! :-)Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09551558744801344170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-16680381911362272872008-09-29T20:58:00.000-04:002008-09-29T20:58:00.000-04:00Darla:It's too bad you had to work. It was fun. ...Darla:<BR/><BR/>It's too bad you had to work. It was fun. Maybe I'll see you next year!Serenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04745809545249574387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-48445806590787104172008-09-29T20:14:00.000-04:002008-09-29T20:14:00.000-04:00I'm glad you had fun! I had to work last Saturday...I'm glad you had fun! I had to work last Saturday, sigh - but I did take off last year to go and had a great time! I'll get my turn again next year, I hope...and maybe with better weather! :-)Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09551558744801344170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-76653444505266636602008-09-29T19:02:00.000-04:002008-09-29T19:02:00.000-04:00Uh oh, Jill. I'm scared.Uh oh, Jill. I'm scared.Serenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04745809545249574387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-9123444191865636982008-09-29T18:59:00.000-04:002008-09-29T18:59:00.000-04:00TAG - you're it - http://mrstreme.livejournal.com/...TAG - you're it - http://mrstreme.livejournal.com/62368.htmlJillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14563369624457858904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-58135210775149216162008-09-29T16:06:00.000-04:002008-09-29T16:06:00.000-04:00I'm glad that you are enjoying the posts. I hope ...I'm glad that you are enjoying the posts. I hope that I can give everyone a glimpse into the event.Serenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04745809545249574387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-31374543262387290212008-09-29T14:26:00.000-04:002008-09-29T14:26:00.000-04:00Great post Serena! I love reading the posts of al...Great post Serena! I love reading the posts of all of you who were there-it makes me feel as though I got to share in the experience somewhat. Glad you had a good time.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387389557243960084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-56505955654489302292008-09-29T13:06:00.000-04:002008-09-29T13:06:00.000-04:00:P--Annahttp://diaryofaneccentric.blogspot.com:P<BR/><BR/>--Anna<BR/>http://diaryofaneccentric.blogspot.comAnnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08046635675540466183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-7854776816080494222008-09-29T12:54:00.000-04:002008-09-29T12:54:00.000-04:00Yeah, that's what you said last year and the year ...Yeah, that's what you said last year and the year before that!Serenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04745809545249574387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-47166329335409139572008-09-29T12:50:00.000-04:002008-09-29T12:50:00.000-04:00I didn't really consider myself living on the shor...I didn't really consider myself living on the shore! LOL Well, there's always next year!<BR/><BR/>--Anna<BR/>http://diaryofaneccentric.blogspot.comAnnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08046635675540466183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-71274941923921682992008-09-29T12:48:00.000-04:002008-09-29T12:48:00.000-04:00Hey, I told you it wouldn't be raining in D.C., bu...Hey, I told you it wouldn't be raining in D.C., but you didn't believe me. Topper said rain along the shore areas and not the city, so I figured there wouldn't be. He showed the storm systems and they were off to the east. <BR/><BR/>Anyways, you missed some great stuff.Serenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04745809545249574387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-7023323437496966712008-09-29T12:46:00.000-04:002008-09-29T12:46:00.000-04:00Glad you enjoyed yourself. Can't wait to read som...Glad you enjoyed yourself. Can't wait to read some of Kay Ryan's poetry. If I'd known it was only raining at my house and not in D.C., I would've gone with you! Anyway, thanks for sharing your experience and pictures!<BR/><BR/>--Anna<BR/>http://diaryofaneccentric.blogspot.comAnnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08046635675540466183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-60869579755651092012008-09-29T12:11:00.000-04:002008-09-29T12:11:00.000-04:00Amber: I agree! I feel like a rejuvenated poet t...Amber: I agree! I feel like a rejuvenated poet these days.Serenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04745809545249574387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-21495206130113336632008-09-29T12:09:00.000-04:002008-09-29T12:09:00.000-04:00It sounds like you had a great time. Being around...It sounds like you had a great time. Being around others of like minds can be rejuvenating for our own writing. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-35653650067240055122008-09-29T08:37:00.000-04:002008-09-29T08:37:00.000-04:00Tracy: I did not get the latest Neil Gaiman book,...Tracy: I did not get the latest Neil Gaiman book, but I should have an older one on the way, which I will review.<BR/><BR/>I'm glad everyone is enjoying the photos from the festival. I had a great time even though I think my husband was sleeping with his eyes open most of the time.Serenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04745809545249574387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-82859155678897230662008-09-29T07:45:00.000-04:002008-09-29T07:45:00.000-04:00Thank you, thank you, thank you for posting these ...Thank you, thank you, thank you for posting these photos!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-69613524769180782032008-09-28T23:26:00.000-04:002008-09-28T23:26:00.000-04:00My husband stood in line for me for Neil Gaiman's ...My husband stood in line for me for Neil Gaiman's autograph, but didn't make it. Thank you so much for the picture. I was able to meet Philippa Gregory and had a great time. It was wonderful to be surrounded by people who love to read.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com