tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post1502621413146149106..comments2023-10-20T10:18:36.203-04:00Comments on You've GOTTA read this!: The Wordy Shipmates - Sarah Vowell (audio)Sandy Nawrothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-380459314897023542009-08-04T11:16:56.760-04:002009-08-04T11:16:56.760-04:00Vowell's books are best in audio format, where...Vowell's books are best in audio format, where you can really appreciate her wit. I loved "The Wordy Shipmates," and her other books on audio, too.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06524230831950917735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-71961073229520328972009-07-20T11:09:46.857-04:002009-07-20T11:09:46.857-04:00I guess I'm behind on my responses. Sorry! I...I guess I'm behind on my responses. Sorry! I had no idea Vowell had a program, but I could listen to her all day. Dawn - yes, I actually WAS contributing to the din!Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-35273591905960895252009-07-20T09:40:28.055-04:002009-07-20T09:40:28.055-04:00Sounds like the perfect entertaining escape! Were...Sounds like the perfect entertaining escape! Were you laughing out loud, adding to the din in the car?Dawn - She is Too Fond of Bookshttp://www.sheistoofondofbooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-51048905850539837172009-07-17T01:06:17.302-04:002009-07-17T01:06:17.302-04:00Wonderfully written review! I am clicking over to ...Wonderfully written review! I am clicking over to our library's web site to see if they have this one on audio. :)Carrie K.http://booksandmovies.colvilleblogger.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-14305796310030819162009-07-16T12:27:09.776-04:002009-07-16T12:27:09.776-04:00I'd heard of this one before, but honestly had...I'd heard of this one before, but honestly had no idea what it was about. I'm always on the lookout for good audios and will put this one on my list.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06474584473012742915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-17675771097776195892009-07-15T17:44:14.021-04:002009-07-15T17:44:14.021-04:00What a great review, Sandy! It sounds like you li...What a great review, Sandy! It sounds like you listened to this book at just the right time. I'll have to look for this one--it sounds fun!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-51915700665652735672009-07-15T16:52:44.736-04:002009-07-15T16:52:44.736-04:00This book is solid and I'm going to grab a cop...This book is solid and I'm going to grab a copy. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-24299689000006310802009-07-15T11:36:34.427-04:002009-07-15T11:36:34.427-04:00She's great for audio. Vowell is a regular of ...She's great for audio. Vowell is a regular of NPR's This American Life which I've listened to for years. (It's usually on Saturdays)I do like her on paper, too, but radio/audio is really her forte.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06906212382849291562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-68338581810682661592009-07-14T22:02:07.842-04:002009-07-14T22:02:07.842-04:00ds - well, thank YOU for giving this audio such a ...ds - well, thank YOU for giving this audio such a glowing recommendation! I agree, it needs to be heard more than once!<br /><br />Serena - thanks! I don't think you would be disappointed.<br /><br />Dar - I felt like I was in a National Lampoon Vacation movie...the Griswold's at their best!<br /><br />Bumbles - I AM proud of you! I hope it meets Andy's expectations, and inspires him to listen to more! You guys will be laughing all the way I think. Very sarcastic humor. <br /><br />Melody - put it on the list!Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-34686712696240949212009-07-14T19:39:42.504-04:002009-07-14T19:39:42.504-04:00Sounds like a winner to me! Yep, I'll have to ...Sounds like a winner to me! Yep, I'll have to check this out!Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-87776872597325620182009-07-14T16:22:20.532-04:002009-07-14T16:22:20.532-04:00You could create a shelf called books to tune out ...You could create a shelf called books to tune out the family with.<br /><br />You will be so proud of us. I just went and requested the Audio of this from our library with the hopes that it will come in before we leave for vacation in almost 2 weeks.<br /><br />This would be our first ever audio attempt. I was telling Andy that we should try an audio book out while on our vacation which will be made up of long drives. He bitched and moaned about "what's wrong with the radio or CD's that are MUSIC" for a while until I wore him down - promising to pick something of interest. He likes history - and humor. And I have had this book on my to read list for almost a year.<br /><br />So your review - as always - has moved me into action. Will report back and let you know if it was a success or a failed experiment - either way it's gotta result in blog-worthy material ;0)The Bumbleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08334162339045336577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-46825374237127947232009-07-14T15:19:03.463-04:002009-07-14T15:19:03.463-04:00lol on the setting that you portrayed prior to lis...lol on the setting that you portrayed prior to listening to this audiobook. Too funny.<br /><br />I've never read any from this author but it looks like I should. I'm going to look into this one Sandy or maybe see if my library has the audio. Thanks for bringing it to my attention.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387389557243960084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-23990794356227639612009-07-14T14:04:03.592-04:002009-07-14T14:04:03.592-04:00Great review and background story Sandy! I love i...Great review and background story Sandy! I love it. This sounds like a great audio! I'm going to have to give it a shot sometime.Serenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04745809545249574387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-33317626218166054792009-07-14T13:48:47.198-04:002009-07-14T13:48:47.198-04:00Awesome review, Sandy! You've caught Sarah Vow...Awesome review, Sandy! You've caught Sarah Vowell perfectly; I want to listen to that book all over again (& for the record, I don't fit that last paragrah, either. Except that I'm a fan ;) ). Thanks.dshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07616750784052488695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-75702029120546520032009-07-14T12:34:09.070-04:002009-07-14T12:34:09.070-04:00Rhapsody - she is a character, but an endearing on...Rhapsody - she is a character, but an endearing one. I'm definitely going to have to look up her other work.<br /><br />Lauren - yes, this is one you will love. It is a quick read too!Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-71848263946070440702009-07-14T12:32:23.195-04:002009-07-14T12:32:23.195-04:00Beth - yes, you definitely need to listen to this ...Beth - yes, you definitely need to listen to this one, being the lover of audio that you are! <br /><br />Jackie - I think you will get a big kick out of this one. Easy listening, only 5 or 6 discs!<br /><br />Amy - she is a quirky one, but it works for her. I love her sense of humor!<br /><br />Anna - it is a great way to learn a little about history without the agony!<br /><br />Iliana - I'm not really sure how the book would be, but the audio, with her voice and sarcasm, makes it easy to listen to.Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-36751332471412969782009-07-14T12:21:16.140-04:002009-07-14T12:21:16.140-04:00Oh excellent review! I've read all of Vowells ...Oh excellent review! I've read all of Vowells books (LOVE HER) and already HAVE Wordy Shipmates, but have yet to read it. Great to see you enjoyed it - definitely on my next to read list now :)Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04349631448644661717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-50004960282790049202009-07-14T11:58:49.001-04:002009-07-14T11:58:49.001-04:00I've heard good things about Sarah Vowell'...I've heard good things about Sarah Vowell's writing. Great review!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-13533495117886846832009-07-14T10:56:34.413-04:002009-07-14T10:56:34.413-04:00I've been meaning to read one of her books. Ac...I've been meaning to read one of her books. Actually I did try one a couple of years ago but I couldn't get into it but I just blamed it on poor timing. All of her books sound so good that I really must try again.Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-21498522666122472072009-07-14T09:15:46.185-04:002009-07-14T09:15:46.185-04:00That certainly does sound like an interesting, uni...That certainly does sound like an interesting, unique take on history. I'll have to keep this one in mind.<br /><br />--Anna<br /><a href="http://diaryofaneccentric.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Diary of an Eccentric</a>Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08046635675540466183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-43872309212415416242009-07-14T08:58:57.887-04:002009-07-14T08:58:57.887-04:00I loved this one too! Vowell is amazing. I like ...I loved this one too! Vowell is amazing. I like how she just embraces her quirkiness full-on.Amy Reads Good Bookshttp://amyreads.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-84669152685559751572009-07-14T08:35:50.838-04:002009-07-14T08:35:50.838-04:00It sounds great! I've just tried to buy a copy...It sounds great! I've just tried to buy a copy but the audio isn't in the UK yet. I'll have to wait until I sign up to an audiobook download company - which I'll do as soon as I've finished all the ones I've got here.<br />Thank you for bringing it to my attention!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07698068501004755678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-22542451239931605862009-07-14T08:30:30.605-04:002009-07-14T08:30:30.605-04:00I will be tracking this one down immediately after...I will be tracking this one down immediately after leaving this comment. Sounds like a winner. And the last the paragraph ain't me.Beth Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.com