tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930263311780001387.post6470759288933986639..comments2024-03-26T13:34:53.762-04:00Comments on Catching Happiness: Reading Challenge UpdateKathy A. Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01499969787028085716noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930263311780001387.post-28119711394476774382011-02-19T10:19:37.977-05:002011-02-19T10:19:37.977-05:00Jeanne--It feels both good and bad to finish a ser...Jeanne--It feels both good and bad to finish a series, doesn't it? I like the feeling of accomplishment, but if I've been enjoying the series, I don't want it to end. But maybe Lee Child is still writing the Reacher series and you'll be able to read more as they come out.Kathy A. Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01499969787028085716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930263311780001387.post-74082115958875826442011-02-19T03:11:38.474-05:002011-02-19T03:11:38.474-05:00I have read about a book a week this year. Maybe ...I have read about a book a week this year. Maybe more. I am reading a book called "Gone Tomorrow" by Lee Child. It is the Jack Reacher series. I didn't read them in order but there are 15 and this is my last to read. I have been reading some on my IPad and some in paperback."JeanneG"https://www.blogger.com/profile/16398758813763335651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930263311780001387.post-31976532893580237032011-01-31T12:56:37.999-05:002011-01-31T12:56:37.999-05:00Yes it is interesting and I guess falls under hist...Yes it is interesting and I guess falls under historical/fiction. It is bouncing back and forth between modern day and the history of the Mormons from the 1800s. Our bookclub is reading it. The one we just finished was the Liar's Club and I really enjoyed that.<br />I lOVE my JRs. Even ole Pepper who snores loudly while we watch tv and has a mind of her own. Mischa is my painting buddy and curls up in front of the heater while I am painting in my studio and getting for classes.Jacquelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10474477135510492401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930263311780001387.post-55146567338656384842011-01-31T12:43:33.651-05:002011-01-31T12:43:33.651-05:00Jacqueline--I had to go look up the 19th Wife on A...Jacqueline--I had to go look up the 19th Wife on Amazon to see what it was about (it sounded vaguely familiar). Sounds very intriguing!<br /><br />After seeing your blog, I can certainly see why painting would be your first love! Your work must keep you very busy, but what fun to go all over the world to paint!<br /><br />Don't you just love those Jack Russells? They have so much energy and personality!Kathy A. Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01499969787028085716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930263311780001387.post-46569386517745067972011-01-31T12:34:51.433-05:002011-01-31T12:34:51.433-05:00Meredith--thank goodness for loving husbands, eh?Meredith--thank goodness for loving husbands, eh?Kathy A. Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01499969787028085716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930263311780001387.post-55248275936920317592011-01-31T12:33:58.660-05:002011-01-31T12:33:58.660-05:00Oh I also meant to tell you that I have 2 Jack Rus...Oh I also meant to tell you that I have 2 Jack Russells! They make me laugh.Jacquelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10474477135510492401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930263311780001387.post-53635873597176710182011-01-31T12:32:10.124-05:002011-01-31T12:32:10.124-05:00I just started the 19th Wife. Very interested! I...I just started the 19th Wife. Very interested! I am a slow reader so it may take me awhile to get through it as I would rather be painting than reading. <br />Kathy, I love your banner. It is enough to make anyone happy just seeing it!Jacquelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10474477135510492401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930263311780001387.post-32174003076033910692011-01-31T12:05:17.241-05:002011-01-31T12:05:17.241-05:00That's exactly what I did, Kathy -- although a...That's exactly what I did, Kathy -- although at first even that was difficult, because of the angle I had to lift my arm to hold a book while laying at the doctor-prescribed angle. F. figured out a pillow-prop solution, though. ;)Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11454557080455458675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930263311780001387.post-21794830508665135622011-01-27T16:13:49.431-05:002011-01-27T16:13:49.431-05:00Meredith--I'm sorry to hear you've been in...Meredith--I'm sorry to hear you've been injured and I'm glad you're on the mend. I've missed your blog posts and comments. Did you at least get to read some while you were laid up?Kathy A. Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01499969787028085716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930263311780001387.post-69906889322242080302011-01-27T11:18:20.119-05:002011-01-27T11:18:20.119-05:00Wow, you are doing great, Kathy! Four books alrea...Wow, you are doing great, Kathy! Four books already. I think I've got to read Drinking the Rain -- it sounds like my kind of book. The ghost horses one is tempting me, as well. And I love P.G. Wodehouse, too! Only discovered him last year, though, and I might have o.d.ed on his work in the fall. :)<br /><br />Thanks for checking in. I've had a back injury that prevents me from doing just about everything I usually do, including spending time on the computer. It's slowly improving, though, and I wanted you to know I really appreciated your thoughtfulness.Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11454557080455458675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930263311780001387.post-9747088577379912282011-01-25T14:57:01.623-05:002011-01-25T14:57:01.623-05:00Laure--I probably do enough reading for the both o...Laure--I probably do enough reading for the both of us...I can't help myself.Kathy A. Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01499969787028085716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930263311780001387.post-45869430343387375282011-01-25T14:56:21.384-05:002011-01-25T14:56:21.384-05:00Teresa--Thanks! I highly recommend both the books ...Teresa--Thanks! I highly recommend both the books you mentioned. Hope you like them!Kathy A. Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01499969787028085716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930263311780001387.post-416135909772582362011-01-25T12:52:23.541-05:002011-01-25T12:52:23.541-05:00Go, girl, go! I will live vicariously through your...Go, girl, go! I will live vicariously through your reading as I don't do nearly as much of it as you. Or as I would like!Laure Ferlitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14966163843633158039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930263311780001387.post-43877189116401545582011-01-25T09:26:30.619-05:002011-01-25T09:26:30.619-05:00Great post, Kathy! Really enjoyed your summaries, ...Great post, Kathy! Really enjoyed your summaries, and quotes from, books I'm not familiar with. I especially like the sound of A Pelican at Blandings and Drinking the Rain. Off to Amazon to put them on my wish list!Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14186138266137470331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930263311780001387.post-78765907859694161192011-01-25T09:09:24.601-05:002011-01-25T09:09:24.601-05:00Cheryl--Well, you'll notice in the photo a cou...Cheryl--Well, you'll notice in the photo a couple of the books are fairly slim. And the Wodehouse and Kearsley were both exceptionally easy to read! Reading is my favorite activity, and I do it every chance I get!<br /><br />I haven't read Little Women since childhood--are you enjoying it? I like a lot of LMA's work and would like to read more of it. Did you see the PBS special on her life a while back? Very interesting woman.Kathy A. Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01499969787028085716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930263311780001387.post-86125464098745396282011-01-24T19:29:59.174-05:002011-01-24T19:29:59.174-05:00Wow Kathy - I'm so impressed that you've a...Wow Kathy - I'm so impressed that you've already read 5 books. I'm only on my second book for this year, which is Little Women.Cheryl Gebharthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18397847473688573549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930263311780001387.post-86427007345953086192011-01-24T16:38:21.749-05:002011-01-24T16:38:21.749-05:00Bev--I haven't read any of the North books (or...Bev--I haven't read any of the North books (or the Campion books) before. I'm using this challenge to branch out in my choice of mystery authors. I loved the Campion book, and after your description, I fully expect to love the North books, too. Thanks for commenting!Kathy A. Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01499969787028085716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930263311780001387.post-43171854802949741162011-01-24T16:25:34.296-05:002011-01-24T16:25:34.296-05:00Oh, oh, oh! Can't wait to hear what you think...Oh, oh, oh! Can't wait to hear what you think of The North books. I love them. This is a grand beginning to a funny, madcap mystery series.Bev Hankinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01127476456755776574noreply@blogger.com