tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post4911736216592559870..comments2024-03-25T07:25:47.059+00:00Comments on Babblings of a Bookworm : Review of 2020 – My Pick of the YearCerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01908542708518435282noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-60952951811333079682021-01-13T00:06:09.352+00:002021-01-13T00:06:09.352+00:00Thanks so much for your lovely comment, Laurel Ann...Thanks so much for your lovely comment, Laurel Ann. I will bounce it right back to you, as you do so much for the genre! <br /><br />I enjoyed Austenprose's list too. I hope you have lots of good reads ahead of you this year :)Cerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01908542708518435282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-82347219777243811192021-01-12T23:55:04.470+00:002021-01-12T23:55:04.470+00:00I really enjoyed the book, Joana. I hope you are b...I really enjoyed the book, Joana. I hope you are busy writing something new for me to read this year :)Cerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01908542708518435282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-25255970525881095362021-01-12T23:51:19.911+00:002021-01-12T23:51:19.911+00:00Hi Teresa. I love a bit of magic, which really dre...Hi Teresa. I love a bit of magic, which really drew me to Disenchanted. Hope you enjoy your reading this year :)Cerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01908542708518435282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-37305735464087400852021-01-12T23:47:44.962+00:002021-01-12T23:47:44.962+00:00I was about to say it was funny that the same book...I was about to say it was funny that the same books keep cropping up on the best of year lists, but of course, they are such good reads that we all enjoy them!Cerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01908542708518435282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-31174282859790064042021-01-12T23:44:17.819+00:002021-01-12T23:44:17.819+00:00Yes, let's stay hopeful! I really enjoyed Dise...Yes, let's stay hopeful! I really enjoyed Disenchanted, love some magic :)Cerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01908542708518435282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-56805410896579243922021-01-12T23:42:46.134+00:002021-01-12T23:42:46.134+00:00It's a good read, if you like moderns. I hope ...It's a good read, if you like moderns. I hope you enjoy the trilogy if you read them :)Cerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01908542708518435282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-52588720455996393032021-01-12T23:41:42.698+00:002021-01-12T23:41:42.698+00:00To you too, Carole, I hope you have some good read...To you too, Carole, I hope you have some good reads this year :)Cerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01908542708518435282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-11966125649047702822021-01-12T23:34:11.749+00:002021-01-12T23:34:11.749+00:00That's so well-described, Karen, such a hard y...That's so well-described, Karen, such a hard year, yet I found so much gratitude in really small things.<br /><br />I loved the first edition of 1932 and felt a bit nervous on reading the second edition that you might have taken some of my favourite bits out, but I was relieved to find that it was improved. So it was a definite for the list :)Cerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01908542708518435282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-4876887483839787942021-01-12T23:28:11.958+00:002021-01-12T23:28:11.958+00:00It was quite exciting when I started putting the p...It was quite exciting when I started putting the post together, because I soon realised it was a really great list! Your book is just delightful :)Cerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01908542708518435282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-78058135161868865872021-01-12T23:25:53.865+00:002021-01-12T23:25:53.865+00:00It was funny because at the time I mainly thought ...It was funny because at the time I mainly thought it was a terrible year and yet when I looked back there were definitely some really lovely positives. I want to be optimistic about 2021 but we are facing further lockdowns here in the UK so it's hard! I am sure I will rally! All the best to you for 2021, looking forward to your new release later in the year :)Cerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01908542708518435282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-79300891640112100232021-01-12T23:22:45.473+00:002021-01-12T23:22:45.473+00:00Sometimes if a comment is too good the blog eats i...Sometimes if a comment is too good the blog eats it :)<br /><br />I have lost all mojo at the moment! But fingers crossed I will get some back soon. I hope you have good times and good reading ahead this year.Cerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01908542708518435282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-80407779954804579422021-01-12T23:19:24.911+00:002021-01-12T23:19:24.911+00:00Me too, Mark. 2020 was a dreadful year for reading...Me too, Mark. 2020 was a dreadful year for reading, and it's such a shame because it would have helped so much! I hope we both get to read more in 2021 :)Cerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01908542708518435282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-21159286617013262572021-01-12T23:14:45.965+00:002021-01-12T23:14:45.965+00:00Happy New Year to you too, Denise. I was really sw...Happy New Year to you too, Denise. I was really swept up by that book, glad you enjoyed it too.Cerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01908542708518435282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-90532740759768067992021-01-12T23:12:10.640+00:002021-01-12T23:12:10.640+00:00It feels like it will never end :( It feels like it will never end :( Cerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01908542708518435282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-91154812506174161132021-01-07T01:17:14.893+00:002021-01-07T01:17:14.893+00:00Happy New Year, Ceri. I enjoyed your list and agre...Happy New Year, Ceri. I enjoyed your list and agree with many of them, especially The Jane Austen Society. Thank you for all that you do to promote and support the Austenesque genre. I look forward to seeing what you read this year. Best, LALaurel Ann Nattresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09701752283360214517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-40184399510770961112021-01-05T19:12:03.800+00:002021-01-05T19:12:03.800+00:00Huge thanks, Ceri! So honoured that A Timely Elope...Huge thanks, Ceri! So honoured that A Timely Elopement has made it to your list of 2020 Favourites! Congrats to all the authors and Happy New Year, everyone! Let's hope this one is a bit closer to normal :) Joana Starneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10150637735779894393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-92218749944823032332021-01-04T22:01:59.976+00:002021-01-04T22:01:59.976+00:00Happy New Year Ceri!
I like your pick of 2020, it&...Happy New Year Ceri!<br />I like your pick of 2020, it's such an interesting list. I'm glad you liked "Disenchanted" as I have it on my TBR and fantasy is a genre I enjoy a lot.<br />I see you chose "Sanctuary" and everyone speaks so good of the trilogy that maybe I'll give it a try although I'm not very fond of modern versions. <br />Greetings from Spain :)Teresanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-5754063129177658252021-01-03T22:38:17.284+00:002021-01-03T22:38:17.284+00:00I loved seeing how your favorites are so similar t...I loved seeing how your favorites are so similar to my own Ceri :) I haven’t read 2 you have on your list but have read and enjoyed all the others. Many of them will be in my list tomorrow :)<br />Happy New Year!<br />Rita DeodatoRita Deodatohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00467313215715853660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-39314977172540036882021-01-03T01:42:07.283+00:002021-01-03T01:42:07.283+00:00I am so honored to be included on this list! I was...I am so honored to be included on this list! I was really touched by your summary of the year—it was hard for me in SO many of the same ways. Here’s to holding onto hope in 2021!Kara Pleasantshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06532995002930694888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-12193529658191656722021-01-02T23:41:08.797+00:002021-01-02T23:41:08.797+00:00I read most of your reviewed books, except "S...I read most of your reviewed books, except "Sanctuary." Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03016398251949749803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-11710315006382384052021-01-02T22:44:20.239+00:002021-01-02T22:44:20.239+00:00Here's to a Brighter and Better New Year, Ceri...Here's to a Brighter and Better New Year, Ceri! What a great list of favourites! Carole in Canadanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-79312913580495937342021-01-02T15:17:21.608+00:002021-01-02T15:17:21.608+00:00Happy New Year, Ceri! I, too, found my reading (an...Happy New Year, Ceri! I, too, found my reading (and writing) stunted and my gratitude growing by leaps and bounds. Balance in all things, I suppose :) I'm so honored that you included "1932" on your list for 2020. Thank you! Here's to 2021 - may it bring us back the things we've missed and let us keep the things we've gained during this odd, turbulent year. Karen M Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14759863065857882747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-33216768240868026532021-01-02T14:17:30.332+00:002021-01-02T14:17:30.332+00:00I'm so happy to be included in your list - and...I'm so happy to be included in your list - and in such brilliant company, too! Thank you, Ceri, and a happy new year! :) Anniinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13376653662984173485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-87078833242864097212021-01-02T12:14:32.445+00:002021-01-02T12:14:32.445+00:00I’m so pleased that Being Mrs Darcy made your list...I’m so pleased that Being Mrs Darcy made your list. Thank you! I’m honoured it was included with so many amazing books.<br /><br />I know what you mean about mixed feelings regarding 2020. On the whole, it was a horrible year—so much stress and anxiety, so many missed celebrations, etc. (and it isn’t over yet). But, as the year was ending and now at the start of 2021, I am making a conscious effort to think about the good things that happened and remember that we have reasons to be optimistic that 2021 will, on the whole, be better. Take care, stay healthy, and thank you for everything you do for the JAFF community. :)Lucy Marinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13547451084279990171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-74692952688079767232021-01-02T12:00:49.943+00:002021-01-02T12:00:49.943+00:00Apologies if I'm duplicating...my comment disa...Apologies if I'm duplicating...my comment disappeared! <br />These are all great choices, Ceri. I love hearing what bloggers enjoyed, and this year especially, after such a turbulent time. Looks like we've got another few rocky months ahead, but hopefully there's light at the end of the tunnel now. I hope you find your reading mojo again in 2021, and thank you for continuing to support the Austenesque author community in the meantime. Let's hope it's a happy New Year! Jessiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17075645570613844555noreply@blogger.com