tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761873841609819775.post640196909436566465..comments2024-03-25T22:35:00.268+08:00Comments on The Literary Stew: My Favorite NYRB Classics So FarAstrid (Mrs.B)http://www.blogger.com/profile/00504736603540947661noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761873841609819775.post-46065601837302647352010-11-16T03:45:22.986+08:002010-11-16T03:45:22.986+08:00I just ordered three NYRBs:
The Dud Avodcado
The ...I just ordered three NYRBs:<br /><br />The Dud Avodcado<br />The Big Clock<br />The Summer Book<br /><br />I know these aren't ones that you've read but with all the buzz about the collection I coudln't help picking some up as gifts.Tihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00926060806244061354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761873841609819775.post-45163004699522004592010-11-14T23:13:12.367+08:002010-11-14T23:13:12.367+08:00The Post-Office Girl is also my favorite NYRB titl...The Post-Office Girl is also my favorite NYRB title. For now at least as this week has added a staggering list of new potential favorites to my wish list. Zweig renders something near perfect in its sadness, an unrelenting train wreck of sorts.Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12597485569740436880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761873841609819775.post-63780115995340200262010-11-14T02:45:27.636+08:002010-11-14T02:45:27.636+08:00I read the Zweig last year and agree he is a marve...I read the Zweig last year and agree he is a marvelous writer. I also loved Beware of Pity--another NYRB title and want to read more of his work. I wrote about The Post Office Girl here: http://danitorres.typepad.com/workinprogress/2009/03/the-postoffice-girl.html<br />I also read the Hartley this year and loved The Enchanted April--all wonderful choices! I've been noting everyone's NYRB posts and wish I could have joined in, but am adding the Wyndham title to my list and have the Mitford on my pile. They seem to have a really great backlist of books. And the books are so beautifully designed, too! :)Daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06415242678720695754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761873841609819775.post-39519205425192759622010-11-14T02:35:34.643+08:002010-11-14T02:35:34.643+08:00I have to admit, the one book I read this week was...I have to admit, the one book I read this week was the first NYRB I've ever read, but it was fantastic, so I'm anxious to read more. Thanks for hosting this!Amyhttp://www.newcenturyreading.com/2010/11/a-high-wind-in-jamaica.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761873841609819775.post-65046109348488527292010-11-14T01:54:54.819+08:002010-11-14T01:54:54.819+08:00A fine list. Four I have read, though in other edi...A fine list. Four I have read, though in other editions, and enjoyed. The Post Office Girl I have been intending to read for some time, but the moment has never seemed right. Hons and Rebels will be a priority now that you have placed it in such fine company!<br /><br />I have read and written about another NYRB Classic. Details here:<br /><br /><br />http://fleurfisher.wordpress.com/2010/11/13/niki-the-story-of-a-dog-by-tibor-dery/<br /><br />There's another by my bed but I doubt I'll get to it before the week is out. It's a week that has seen a good few books added to my wishlist - for that thankk you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761873841609819775.post-76205618491042264642010-11-13T21:41:38.855+08:002010-11-13T21:41:38.855+08:00The Enchanted April is really heavenly, isn't ...The Enchanted April is really heavenly, isn't it? I've read a couple of Von Arnim's other books and they're all great fun. <br /><br />Here's my last NYRB Week post:<br />http://carolwallace.wordpress.com/2010/11/13/william-dean-howells-indian-summer/<br /><br />Boy, was this fun, Mrs. B! I loved reading everyone else's posts and getting more ideas. The folks at NYRB must love you and Honey!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761873841609819775.post-38994362734577235192010-11-13T18:25:21.498+08:002010-11-13T18:25:21.498+08:00This NYRB reading week is doing crazy things to my...This NYRB reading week is doing crazy things to my wishlist! I agree about the Enchanted April (it is the only book that I've read out of the NYRB books), it is such a comforting read.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761873841609819775.post-33887838052153703442010-11-13T17:41:46.517+08:002010-11-13T17:41:46.517+08:00I've added the Post Office Girl to my wish lis...I've added the Post Office Girl to my wish list so thanks for the rec.<br /><br />I had to study The Go-Between in college so I still remember that one very well, I came across my odd copy the other day which included all my scribbles throughout.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08861424110678889637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761873841609819775.post-13613956979643059752010-11-13T14:02:00.016+08:002010-11-13T14:02:00.016+08:00I am really looking forward to read The Enchanted ...I am really looking forward to read The Enchanted April and Hons and Rebels. I am a bit fascinated with the Mitford sisters myself. I waiting for my copies of The Pursuit of love and Love in a cold climate to arrive in the mail and I am really excited!Vaishnavihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08829055456233904866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761873841609819775.post-54010647777531690332010-11-13T13:41:04.768+08:002010-11-13T13:41:04.768+08:00Hons & Rebels is good, just like a continuatio...Hons & Rebels is good, just like a continuation of one of Nancy's novels! I'd like to read The Go-Between and Enchanted April too and had to read The Chrysalids in school, so I don't think it'll ever be one of my favourites...Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11538459607519844826noreply@blogger.com