tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post4875603332670161051..comments2024-03-29T11:36:25.050+00:00Comments on Clothes In Books: Making it up As I Go Along by Marian KeyesClothes In Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-6484281616285139392016-02-17T22:21:42.881+00:002016-02-17T22:21:42.881+00:00Couldn't agree more, and you put it so well. A...Couldn't agree more, and you put it so well. Anyone who doesn't bother with her is missing out...Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-76820760934678368642016-02-17T12:06:59.955+00:002016-02-17T12:06:59.955+00:00I agree with you about MK's talent,warmth and ...I agree with you about MK's talent,warmth and wit. I have always been shocked by the dismissal of her by snobbish readers who dismiss her as a "chick lit" writer. I wish that term had never been coined.<br /><br />She has that wonderful Irish charm allied with intellectual sharpness and perception, making her an absolute pleasure to read. <br /><br /><br />Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10959624249031770681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-34939695379277706782016-02-16T22:45:34.466+00:002016-02-16T22:45:34.466+00:00Very logical explanation Tracy!Very logical explanation Tracy!Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-71552823579011481282016-02-16T18:31:08.959+00:002016-02-16T18:31:08.959+00:00Right, but it is part of the series and it seemed ...Right, but it is part of the series and it seemed interesting enough to start there and get an idea of the characters and the author's style. If I don't care for it I can skip to Mercy Close, if I do then I will continue the series. When I find Watermelon.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-35767590247378589402016-02-16T10:44:37.545+00:002016-02-16T10:44:37.545+00:00I think Mystery of Mercy Close is her only mystery...I think Mystery of Mercy Close is her only mystery story Tracy... the others are more novels. Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-54893956484697408682016-02-16T05:49:59.110+00:002016-02-16T05:49:59.110+00:00Because of the post you did on Mystery of Mercy Cl...Because of the post you did on Mystery of Mercy Close, I bought Watermelon by Keyes. Problem is, I don't know where it is right now. It is cataloged but no location... Someday it will show up. This book sounds like I might like it.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-78226666754047830932016-02-15T23:19:18.251+00:002016-02-15T23:19:18.251+00:00Yes isn't it? I think we would all like to rec...Yes isn't it? I think we would all like to receive them, no matter what is in them...Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-12260273360884695732016-02-15T22:32:28.707+00:002016-02-15T22:32:28.707+00:00Moira: PEOL's. What a great acronym. I'd h...Moira: PEOL's. What a great acronym. I'd have to give them to Sharon but I wish I had PEOL's in the mailbox.<br />Bill Selneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17268006369157307593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-48400611044698389592016-02-15T21:11:27.313+00:002016-02-15T21:11:27.313+00:00That's a very good description Margot - and Ke...That's a very good description Margot - and Keyes is brilliant at making the reader feel like a friend. Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-65045059617700108812016-02-15T12:52:03.984+00:002016-02-15T12:52:03.984+00:00An inside look at Keyes' life! Interesting, Mo...An inside look at Keyes' life! Interesting, Moira! And I do like memoirs where the author is down-to-earth. Wit's an extra plus, but for me, a memoir works best if the author isn't too full of him or herself. This one sounds more like a conversation with someone than with a more formal memoir.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-53404022213464081022016-02-15T12:17:08.308+00:002016-02-15T12:17:08.308+00:00Fair enough, though I think no-one could resist he...Fair enough, though I think no-one could resist her if they tried her...Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-27395910409923226062016-02-15T12:16:51.609+00:002016-02-15T12:16:51.609+00:00Oh lucky you - I saw that event advertised. I'...Oh lucky you - I saw that event advertised. I'm sure she'll be brilliant. Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-72028346347015490882016-02-15T12:10:32.416+00:002016-02-15T12:10:32.416+00:00Hmm. not sharing your enthusiasm. Glad you enjoyed...Hmm. not sharing your enthusiasm. Glad you enjoyed it though.col2910https://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-78021558114756479512016-02-15T11:19:30.094+00:002016-02-15T11:19:30.094+00:00Great post. I'm off to see Marion Keyes tonigh...Great post. I'm off to see Marion Keyes tonight in Nottingham. Her books are SO readable.Sarah Wardhttp://crimepieces.comnoreply@blogger.com