tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post912260176392087213..comments2023-09-27T11:05:00.870-04:00Comments on Savvy Verse & Wit: Weekly Geeks #25--Book Buying Tips for the HolidaysSerenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04745809545249574387noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-84433231925959806462008-12-08T07:12:00.000-05:002008-12-08T07:12:00.000-05:00Monica: I liked the first book well enough, but I...Monica: I liked the first book well enough, but I really LOVED Lestat!Serenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04745809545249574387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-70725986912025176412008-12-08T00:04:00.000-05:002008-12-08T00:04:00.000-05:00Oh Lestat! *swoon* My logic in recommending the fi...Oh Lestat! *swoon* My logic in recommending the first, is if they like the series, there is more good stuff to come! But yes... *ah... Lestat!*Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-467621831345988502008-11-27T16:20:00.000-05:002008-11-27T16:20:00.000-05:00Love this, Serena. I really want to read some of ...Love this, Serena. I really want to read some of these on your list - e.g. <I>Dirty Job</I> and especially <I>Black Flies</I> after reading your review, and Anna's.<BR/><BR/>Shana<BR/><A HREF="http://blog.literarily.com" REL="nofollow">Literarily</A>Shanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07303029261460733363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-1887021844623582592008-11-26T21:28:00.000-05:002008-11-26T21:28:00.000-05:00:) That must be refreshing for you :):) That must be refreshing for you :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-51298991927624819312008-11-26T12:07:00.000-05:002008-11-26T12:07:00.000-05:00Phyllis: Have a great holiday. Its a testament t...Phyllis: Have a great holiday. Its a testament to how much I really enjoyed your novel. I think its a great gift for people this holiday season, particularly for people who have an interest in the Vietnam era and how it impacted wives.Serenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04745809545249574387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-75095041503050816592008-11-26T11:20:00.000-05:002008-11-26T11:20:00.000-05:00Serena --Thank you so much for putting MRS. LIEUTE...Serena --<BR/><BR/>Thank you so much for putting MRS. LIEUTENANT on your list -- I really appreciate it. <BR/><BR/>And I'm uploading the entire book chapter-by-chapter on the new site authonomy.com. I've got 3/4 of the chapters up and hope to get the rest up today. <BR/><BR/>The chapters can be found at http://www.authonomy.com/ReadBook.aspx?bookid=3737#chapter<BR/><BR/>Happy Thanksgiving,<BR/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16687648007978848202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-76323361806960740052008-11-26T09:59:00.000-05:002008-11-26T09:59:00.000-05:00Veens: Thanks for the compliment. I've been real...Veens: Thanks for the compliment. I've been really busy. I actually took a week off work this week for the holiday and to read some books without any pressure of a tour.<BR/><BR/>Carolyn: I think I will cut back on tours, not drop them completely. Just not do as many.<BR/><BR/>Jeannie: Lestat was my favorite as well. Why they skipped it and made queen of the damned is beyond me. I also Serenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04745809545249574387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-33696606682669349262008-11-26T09:25:00.000-05:002008-11-26T09:25:00.000-05:00I've heard a lot of good things about The Vampire,...I've heard a lot of good things about <I>The Vampire, Lestat</I>, but I haven't been able to get through <I>Interview with the Vampire</I> that I haven't tried any of Rice's other novels. I have the Mayfair Witches series, maybe I'll pick that up.<BR/><BR/>Did you get a chance to see the Broadway play of <I>Lestat</I>? I almost had a chance to see it, but plans fell through at the last minute.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-6755083072759853512008-11-26T00:49:00.000-05:002008-11-26T00:49:00.000-05:00The Vampire Lestat is my favorite of the Vampire C...The Vampire Lestat is my favorite of the Vampire Chronicles. That is just such a fantastic book. I hope that everyone who has only read/watched Interview will give Lestat a try. He's such a intricate personality.Jeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15118103744959559899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-87117519623214950462008-11-25T23:10:00.000-05:002008-11-25T23:10:00.000-05:00I don't write poetry, but that home poetry repair ...I don't write poetry, but that home poetry repair kit has quite the catchy look and title. Are you going to keep doing the tours? I thought about it, but wow, it looked like a ton of work. Even though it also seems fun in a way.Carolyn Cranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17195853833116263029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-47597414218854027482008-11-25T20:25:00.000-05:002008-11-25T20:25:00.000-05:00Nice LIST :) I might actually take a note, and gif...Nice LIST :) I might actually take a note, and gift someone one of the books :)<BR/><BR/>Nice post Serena!<BR/><BR/>It is been crazy for you and your blog :) but I like the craziness! LOL! Talk about being selfish LOL!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com