tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post8645993894963950602..comments2024-03-28T14:10:50.561-07:00Comments on Kittling: Books: 2014: A Year in BooksCathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-38296370857004980122015-01-08T10:10:02.321-07:002015-01-08T10:10:02.321-07:00Yes, traditional mysteries do seem to be the domai...Yes, traditional mysteries do seem to be the domain of women writers, don't they? But my reading of those has dropped over recent years. I realized that my peak of cozy reading was the year I had my cancer surgery and the subsequent recovery. Evidently my mind just wasn't in the mood for serial killers and the like!<br /><br />I agree totally about Australian mysteries... and we used to be able to count on at least one superb mystery set in South America each year. I miss Leighton Gage. It's an ache that just won't go away because not only was he a marvelous writer, he was a wonderful human being. <br /><br />Thanks for being one of my dedicated readers, Kathy. You-- and all the others-- are very much appreciated.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-67900756787838410822015-01-08T05:58:48.906-07:002015-01-08T05:58:48.906-07:00Congratulations on your book reading and letting y...Congratulations on your book reading and letting your inner statistician come out to write up these conclusions.<br /><br />I think one reason you've read more female than male authors is because you read a lot of traditional mysteries, which are mostly written by women. Interesting that you point out that amateur sleuths don't have to exist in cozies only. Linwood Barclay's books come to mind: Usually his are thrillers with an innocent person being dragged into the middle of a crime or conspiracy and trying to get out of it, but <br />detecting out of necessity.<br /><br />I enjoy reading books from Australia, and there are so many great authors there, women and men. It is a hassle that many of the contemporary books are not available over here and buying and having them shipped here is quite costly.<br /><br />And I fell down this year in my global reading challenge by not reading a book set in South America. It's hard to find these authors here.<br /><br />I wish you a great reading year again. I just finished J.K. Rowling's The Silkworm, and am in recovery now after finishing it. It's brilliant in places, but gruesome and it is set in the publishing world which is portrayed as very brutal. Now I've got Tana French's The Secret Place, and Sarah Waters' The Paying Guest to read.<br /><br />Thanks for your wonderful blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-18038210823439382062015-01-07T01:36:54.036-07:002015-01-07T01:36:54.036-07:00We inner chart nerds must help each other in times...We inner chart nerds must help each other in times of need!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-11167747557594301262015-01-07T01:36:07.624-07:002015-01-07T01:36:07.624-07:00I found it didn't jump as badly if I used the ...I found it didn't jump as badly if I used the zoom feature, but yes-- that does bother me, and I don't know if I'll use that particular map for next year's post. <br /><br />It's good to hear that you're recovering. It takes time. I look forward to seeing and reading about some of your Arizona experiences!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-39887486345420310842015-01-06T20:07:15.865-07:002015-01-06T20:07:15.865-07:00How delightful to see your chart-filled post pop i...How delightful to see your chart-filled post pop into my RSS reader. I had a bit of a dud year last year so wasn't able to pull together my normal array of charts and felt out of sorts about it - but seeing yours has made my inner chart nerd whole again.Bernadettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07641617609801125707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-8045228551202757862015-01-06T12:14:22.299-07:002015-01-06T12:14:22.299-07:00Lol! I think that last map would drive me crazy in...Lol! I think that last map would drive me crazy in short order, the way it jumps around. Amazing record keeping, that.<br /><br />I'll probably update my list of read books soon. Dad died October 31, and I've just about recovered enough from the stress of all those months of caregiving that I can contemplate blogging without thinking it's too much trouble. Also have to sort through my Arizona photos and experiences and get some stuff posted on that, too.Pepper Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00088936125225559789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-75517117674298409332015-01-05T11:30:25.914-07:002015-01-05T11:30:25.914-07:00It's definitely a part of the world that's...It's definitely a part of the world that's worth a bit of checking into, Kay!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-68119175718684728082015-01-05T11:29:21.468-07:002015-01-05T11:29:21.468-07:00Too bad I can't transfer some of my statistica...Too bad I can't transfer some of my statistical determination into other areas of my life! LOLCathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-63589522880696663902015-01-05T11:28:33.957-07:002015-01-05T11:28:33.957-07:00I'm glad you enjoyed it, Shelleyrae!I'm glad you enjoyed it, Shelleyrae!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-75122170250208550532015-01-05T11:27:44.042-07:002015-01-05T11:27:44.042-07:00The fewer clunkers the better, eh?The fewer clunkers the better, eh?Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-27999627880952886132015-01-05T11:26:53.442-07:002015-01-05T11:26:53.442-07:00Thanks, Cath. The very same to you!Thanks, Cath. The very same to you!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-31803523468443118252015-01-05T08:00:14.670-07:002015-01-05T08:00:14.670-07:00Amazing, Cathy! Loved the maps. I'm thinking...Amazing, Cathy! Loved the maps. I'm thinking about what to put on the schedule for the second half of 2015 for the mystery book group I moderate. Want to do a "area of the world" theme for August. We did a "Mediterranean Cruise" this last year. I'm thinking of Australia, New Zealand, Solomons, etc. Think there are enough mystery series set there that might be in the library? I think probably so. There are several series that you've mentioned or reviewed that I've meant to pick up and read. I'll take a look at your maps in more detail. Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-9615983750259807702015-01-05T06:43:24.944-07:002015-01-05T06:43:24.944-07:00I love looking at all your graphs and stats! I wis...I love looking at all your graphs and stats! I wish I were that organized. Beth Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-65608954219069258322015-01-05T06:02:44.387-07:002015-01-05T06:02:44.387-07:00Love your breakdown, I'm too lazy too keep tra...Love your breakdown, I'm too lazy too keep track of details though it might be interesting to do it. Thanks for sharing, and congrats!shelleyrae @ book'd outhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03888977858862922561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-79874735855665711162015-01-05T06:01:59.192-07:002015-01-05T06:01:59.192-07:00Wow, Cathy! I am so impressed with these charts an...Wow, Cathy! I am so impressed with these charts and maps. You really did have a great reading year in 2014! And it's good to know that you had many more good 'uns than 'clunkers.' Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-79847925058704391062015-01-05T03:06:33.742-07:002015-01-05T03:06:33.742-07:00I found it all quite fascinating, Cathy. Especiall...I found it all quite fascinating, Cathy. Especially the maps. Happy reading in 2015.Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371069000185280668noreply@blogger.com