Comments on Layers of Thought: Our Best of the Year ~ 2011

Hi Mary, Thanks for stopping by and commenting. ...

2012-02-05T14:37:30.530-07:00

Hi Mary,

Thanks for stopping by and commenting.

High school reads are funny things - I think I have a tendency to dislike them as a matter of principle! But this one has definitely stayed with me over many years. A great story.

John

Wow, The Time Machine. I read it back in high scho...

2012-02-03T08:41:59.717-07:00

Wow, The Time Machine. I read it back in high school and completely loved it! I think I should go about re-reading it.

Mary

Hi Edi, Now, if only Sherlock Holmes stories had ...

2012-01-25T11:18:26.812-07:00

Hi Edi,

Now, if only Sherlock Holmes stories had been set during the time of the Crimean War we might have been able to kill two birds with one stone!

But if my Googling skills serve me well, I think there was a thirty year gap. Oh well.

John

Hi John, of course I would like to share thoughts...

2012-01-24T14:23:48.271-07:00

Hi John,

of course I would like to share thoughts with you about Sherlock Holmes.

I work on something special about the Crimean War. May will be the month for revelation :-)

It is always a pleasure to visit your blog.

Hi Edi, Thanks for commenting - its always good t...

2012-01-24T09:53:19.767-07:00

Hi Edi,

Thanks for commenting - its always good to hear from you.

I'd like to read something about the Crimean war too, though, I've not heard about anything really good that is out there. If you find a literary gem, I'd love to hear about it.

Sherlock Holmes - I am intrigued. I've seen so many films and TV shows over the years that I'm curious to see what the original books are like. It will probably be difficult not to think of specific actors while reading. Please do let us know what you think after you've read one of them. Thanks,

John

Better late than never. There are some amazing bo...

2012-01-23T16:07:14.363-07:00

Better late than never.

There are some amazing books on your list.

My wife has been intrigued by The Killer Angels ~ by Michael Shaara
She likes to read about the American Civil War.

This year I will read books about the Crimean War which has been as well documented as the American Civil War.

I ordered a paperback copy of The Map of Time by Felix J Palma

I really like that you read classics. This year I want to read some Sherlock Holmes novels by Arthur Conan Doyle.

and must find time to put my nose into Nebula Awards Showcase 2011 ~ edited by Kevin J. Anderson

Anyway keep up your excellent work. I like to read your blog because you show books which I normally would miss.

Thanks to both of you

Hi Christa, I'm glad to hear that it did - th...

2012-01-23T12:42:02.402-07:00

Hi Christa,

I'm glad to hear that it did - there is so much to like about the book. This guy has a phenomenal imagination and writing skills that make it all so real.

Thanks for stopping by and commenting. Cheers,

John

The Windup Girl made my Best of 2011 list as well....

2012-01-23T11:45:41.959-07:00

The Windup Girl made my Best of 2011 list as well. Such an amazing read!