tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post3391101774500907393..comments2024-03-29T04:16:17.318-07:00Comments on Kittling: Books: Suburban Dicks by Fabian NiciezaCathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-85523469079093683282021-08-26T00:12:45.872-07:002021-08-26T00:12:45.872-07:00I was never inclined to have children, and once I&...I was never inclined to have children, and once I'd gotten a few years under my belt, I knew that there was no way I'd want to inflict myself on any poor unsuspecting child.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-41816071067089937882021-08-25T13:27:39.022-07:002021-08-25T13:27:39.022-07:00And what about that herd of children? Andie Stern ...And what about that herd of children? Andie Stern could get joint custody and have a full-time caregiver for the kids. She could use full-time pre-school and after-school programs.<br /><br />I realize my decision to be childless by choice was the right one. What if children were crying or fighting and I was off in my room reading a fascinating mystery?<br /><br />I know someone whose mother had five children and she stayed in her room and read. I get it.Kathy D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18418720666849497808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-44611899727451193052021-08-25T00:29:58.783-07:002021-08-25T00:29:58.783-07:00Yes, that husband of hers could disappear, and I t...Yes, that husband of hers could disappear, and I think Andie and I would both be happy.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-26338970854116870712021-08-24T18:19:25.632-07:002021-08-24T18:19:25.632-07:00Yes, yeah. I wish she could send her husband off s...Yes, yeah. I wish she could send her husband off somewhere and also that a full-time babysitter would arise.<br /><br />But I am only halfway through this. Stayed up very late reading it and still have miles to go before I finish.Kathy D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18418720666849497808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-80663397451838138022021-08-24T00:09:45.915-07:002021-08-24T00:09:45.915-07:00So do I. That's why I was so happy to learn th...So do I. That's why I was so happy to learn that there will be a book two.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-47160980676943431652021-08-23T20:47:14.874-07:002021-08-23T20:47:14.874-07:00So now I"m reading this book, and although I ...So now I"m reading this book, and although I have work to do, I keep picking it up. It is interesting. With so many books, parts may be boring. But this isn't.<br />I do like Andie Stern and her brilliant mind.Kathy D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18418720666849497808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-73813074200264797872021-08-17T03:42:52.922-07:002021-08-17T03:42:52.922-07:00Well, you gave it an A and I saw the writer interv...Well, you gave it an A and I saw the writer interviewed at the PP F<br />Facebook page. I was so fascinated by the discussion about how a woman with nearly 5 children can be an investigator.<br /><br />Kathy D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18418720666849497808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-68841009574361068532021-08-17T00:23:00.960-07:002021-08-17T00:23:00.960-07:00I hope it's worth the wait.I hope it's worth the wait.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-27356579352056596842021-08-16T19:56:50.740-07:002021-08-16T19:56:50.740-07:00I'm pacing, gnawing my teeth, waiting for the ...I'm pacing, gnawing my teeth, waiting for the library book or the Oversize version I can read at their website.Kathy D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18418720666849497808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-36940514971682197852021-08-14T11:37:16.628-07:002021-08-14T11:37:16.628-07:00Not all that much different from a real mom, I exp...Not all that much different from a real mom, I expect.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-16669949815476669622021-08-13T17:38:29.839-07:002021-08-13T17:38:29.839-07:00This does sound good - thank you for introducing m...This does sound good - thank you for introducing me to one I was not aware of yet! As the oldest of 4, I'm definitely interested in seeing how this mom handles crime solving along with parenting, even in satire.Kate L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17044129739440995201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-71134802407917769012021-08-12T23:43:43.683-07:002021-08-12T23:43:43.683-07:00Hope you get a chance to read and enjoy it. Thanks...Hope you get a chance to read and enjoy it. Thanks for stopping by!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-65865174274009887422021-08-12T23:43:19.521-07:002021-08-12T23:43:19.521-07:00In some ways, I'm enjoying it more than I did ...In some ways, I'm enjoying it more than I did <i>And Then She Was Gone</i>, although the main character is annoying me.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-67799693845160821692021-08-12T23:32:25.502-07:002021-08-12T23:32:25.502-07:00Looks good. Off to check it out.Looks good. Off to check it out.col2910https://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-84581161453033942072021-08-12T16:51:11.402-07:002021-08-12T16:51:11.402-07:00Oh, I sww Rachel Howzell Hall's next book is o...Oh, I sww Rachel Howzell Hall's next book is out and you are reading These Toxic Things. I liked And Then She Was Gone, and I hope this book is as good.<br />Will look for your review.Kathy D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18418720666849497808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-30123777766327208882021-08-12T15:09:59.886-07:002021-08-12T15:09:59.886-07:00Yes indeed. Those 4.9 kids can really throw a monk...Yes indeed. Those 4.9 kids can really throw a monkey wrench into the works... and I do like the way Nicieza handled it.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-37347853239218834112021-08-12T13:48:41.960-07:002021-08-12T13:48:41.960-07:00The premise of this one certainly intrigues me. T...The premise of this one certainly intrigues me. The reality is it would be really hard to do almost anything you wanted to do with 4.9 kids in tow, let alone solve a crime. So, I am curious to see how the author handled this.Gretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09351923715238237269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-10241089409944888632021-08-12T13:41:34.420-07:002021-08-12T13:41:34.420-07:00I did a Happy Dance this morning when Nicieza told...I did a Happy Dance this morning when Nicieza told me there was a book two for Andie. Yippee!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-76340585207730040912021-08-12T13:40:21.673-07:002021-08-12T13:40:21.673-07:00I think it should, Margot. And I've just had t...I think it should, Margot. And I've just had the best news: Nicieza is working on book two for Andie. I'm so happy!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-26402721657466006102021-08-12T13:38:50.391-07:002021-08-12T13:38:50.391-07:00Griffiths is marvelous with her cast of characters...Griffiths is marvelous with her cast of characters. They do feel like friends that I've known for years. <br /><br />One thing that I don't think I've ever experienced is "post-good-book slump." If I've finished reading a marvelous book, I'm raring to go to find the next one. I know it's there, and who knows what will happen along the way?Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-15180048458219745702021-08-12T13:35:59.107-07:002021-08-12T13:35:59.107-07:00Andie's not going to become real in everyone&#...Andie's not going to become real in everyone's mind, but she certainly did in mine. I really enjoyed that virtual event with Peters and Nicieza. I might watch it again.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-54812378256212896542021-08-12T08:54:24.375-07:002021-08-12T08:54:24.375-07:00This does sound like fun. And Andie Stern...I alre...This does sound like fun. And Andie Stern...I already like her! :)Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-9502881887529144912021-08-12T06:33:27.453-07:002021-08-12T06:33:27.453-07:00Oh, this sounds like fun!Oh, this sounds like fun!jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-14836706063016770672021-08-12T04:19:44.291-07:002021-08-12T04:19:44.291-07:00OK, you had me at the title, Cathy. I'm alread...OK, you had me at the title, Cathy. I'm already interested just on that score and on the fact that this has satire in it. What a great idea for a crime novel! And the premise is interesting, too. I think this one might have to go on the wish list....Margot Kinberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08599589137890528065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-11742595590822607822021-08-12T02:21:45.871-07:002021-08-12T02:21:45.871-07:00I'm in the middle of The Night Hawks. So good,...I'm in the middle of The Night Hawks. So good, it's like lapping up chocolate ice cream.<br /><br />A friend who loves this series stayed up all night to read this book, then emailed me and asked when the next book is coming out.<br /><br />I feel a post-good-book slump coming on and yet I have 170 pages to go. I feel like I know these people.<br />s likeKathy D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18418720666849497808noreply@blogger.com