tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post3190843999284368889..comments2023-10-20T10:18:36.203-04:00Comments on You've GOTTA read this!: The Best of...Craig Lopus's Top 12Sandy Nawrothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-25887767959308867792009-08-21T13:47:44.182-04:002009-08-21T13:47:44.182-04:00I've always wanted to read Sophie's Choice...I've always wanted to read <i>Sophie's Choice</i>. Glad to see he's a P&P and HP fan!<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-3184461116056979662009-08-12T22:22:33.941-04:002009-08-12T22:22:33.941-04:00Consider how popular Sophie's Choice is, it...Consider how popular Sophie's Choice is, it's a shame I still haven't read it. The one title that catches my attention is Airport because I'm a sucker of all airport tales. <br /><br />In high school junior year, in addition to the mandatory Walden, we had the extra credit option to read either The Fountain Head or The Atlas Shrugged. I took home a copy of the latter but I couldn't even mention half the book!Matthttp://mattviews.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-26670063786494714622009-08-10T20:37:56.306-04:002009-08-10T20:37:56.306-04:00I love this series, Sandy! I always end up with a ...I love this series, Sandy! I always end up with a few books to add onto my wishlist!!Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-8418556424914379732009-08-10T18:48:18.109-04:002009-08-10T18:48:18.109-04:00There are some good ones on that list! I still ne...There are some good ones on that list! I still need to read HP and LOTR. Sophie's Choice sounds really good.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06474584473012742915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-281284587066177682009-08-10T15:50:42.443-04:002009-08-10T15:50:42.443-04:00Great list! P&P is one of my favorites as is ...Great list! P&P is one of my favorites as is the Harry Potter series. I tried reading ATlas Shrugged and just couldn't get into it. Sophie's Choice is on my bookshelf.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387389557243960084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-18263694356622788602009-08-10T10:17:42.445-04:002009-08-10T10:17:42.445-04:00My dad LOVES the Dirk Pitt series. I think he'...My dad LOVES the Dirk Pitt series. I think he's read them all.<br /><br />I love how Harry Potter is clumped together by everyone. They're known as one collective book nowadays, not seven. :)Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04349631448644661717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-72778303526548618722009-08-10T10:10:56.051-04:002009-08-10T10:10:56.051-04:00This is a great list! Pride and Prejudice is one o...This is a great list! Pride and Prejudice is one of my favorite books!Andreeahttp://passionatebooklover.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-81825996932771275682009-08-10T07:48:40.652-04:002009-08-10T07:48:40.652-04:00I'll be awaiting my wine list. Wish I could dr...I'll be awaiting my wine list. Wish I could drink reds, but -- alas -- it's not to be (mildly allergic).Beth Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-62054851186807760792009-08-09T23:21:59.229-04:002009-08-09T23:21:59.229-04:00Shogun is one of my brother's favorite books a...Shogun is one of my brother's favorite books and he is always trying to get me to read it!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02515314638093018928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-34005651996334538672009-08-09T20:37:56.933-04:002009-08-09T20:37:56.933-04:00Great list, and how fun to see Clive Cussler inclu...Great list, and how fun to see Clive Cussler included. When I work at our library's sales, the men swarm over the Clive Cussler books like bears on a honeypot!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-18302674694930943392009-08-09T18:52:04.321-04:002009-08-09T18:52:04.321-04:00very cool blog. i'm following you now. you sho...very cool blog. i'm following you now. you should pop in/follow mine. i have all things books...<br />nice seeing you.<br />xoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10067736167410495932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-25769458904477137912009-08-09T18:46:06.502-04:002009-08-09T18:46:06.502-04:00I love Exodus - one of my favorite historical fict...I love Exodus - one of my favorite historical fiction novels. <br /><br />I'd like to add a request for a list of good, inexpensive reds - along with the whites. :)Carrie K.http://booksandmovies.colvilleblogger.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-40715724694804230182009-08-09T16:55:48.096-04:002009-08-09T16:55:48.096-04:00ds - as soon as he gets back from his romp in NY, ...ds - as soon as he gets back from his romp in NY, I'm on it! He will probably have just as much fun coming up with a list of wines as he did with the books!Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-60958020116670100532009-08-09T16:52:58.289-04:002009-08-09T16:52:58.289-04:00This is a really interesting--and wide--list. Oh, ...This is a really interesting--and wide--list. Oh, to be able to do the Peter Mayle/Frances Mayes/Elizabeth Gilbert thing...count me with the others who would love a peek at his favorite wines, too.dshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07616750784052488695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-13347162048630006842009-08-09T11:33:58.780-04:002009-08-09T11:33:58.780-04:00Jackie - I didn't read it either. There are q...Jackie - I didn't read it either. There are quite a few on his list that I haven't read, but I just can't go there. The list is long enough. I will have Craig tell me the plots in his own words, which is probably just as good and entertaining as the real thing!<br /><br />Frances - years ago I read A Year in Provence at the encouragement of Craig, know it did, in fact, change his life. How many people do you know that read a book and are inspired to move there? I'm still amazed.<br /><br />Molly - all right, I will ask him to work on this. I will tell him to try to keep the brands common and inexpensive, but palatable!Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-52746096507138938342009-08-09T10:22:01.191-04:002009-08-09T10:22:01.191-04:00I love reading what others consider "top"...I love reading what others consider "top" books in their lifetime - and I always ended up adding new books to my TBR list.<br /><br />I agree with Beth F -- I would love to have him do a guest post on wine selection (could be by price and/or by food pairings).<br /><br />Thanks for sharing with us.Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08414201637917215413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-89585866736795661642009-08-09T09:05:38.993-04:002009-08-09T09:05:38.993-04:00Love this sneak peek into other's favorites. A...Love this sneak peek into other's favorites. And seriously want a friend who owns a wine store. Craig's list is great, and I like that Styron cover. Read the books a very long time ago, but have never seen this design before. A Year in Provence - I could go for that right now.Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12597485569740436880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-15843171057364201792009-08-09T08:47:50.090-04:002009-08-09T08:47:50.090-04:00I loved Arthur Hailey when I was younger too!
I d...I loved Arthur Hailey when I was younger too!<br /><br />I didn't read Airport though - I have a fear of flying that I didn't want to add to!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07698068501004755678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-8942121926732242852009-08-09T08:00:31.272-04:002009-08-09T08:00:31.272-04:00Carolyn - you know, just because I've been put...Carolyn - you know, just because I've been putting my friends through the ringer, I thought I should try to make my list as well. It's slow going!<br /><br />Wendy - it is really heartwarming that every time I talk to him, he is happy and upbeat. It's retail, which isn't easy, but it is something he loves. <br /><br />Beth - haha! I bet he would do that, with a smile on his face. He is up in your general neck of the woods right now (chautaua) but when he comes back, I will have him make a list post haste!<br /><br />Simon - knowing a little about gran, I will be excited to see her list! I find that these lists are a peek inside a person. Don't forget to ask gran if she would like a live-in housekeeper!Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-2194035742077636362009-08-09T07:34:28.702-04:002009-08-09T07:34:28.702-04:00Another great best of... am going to try and get m...Another great best of... am going to try and get my gran to do this while she is down from tomorrow.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-88334736832165262382009-08-09T06:14:36.167-04:002009-08-09T06:14:36.167-04:00I've read all these except Clive Cussler.
I&#...I've read all these except Clive Cussler.<br /><br />I'm not sure why Atlas Shrugged keeps showing up on people's top 10/12 lists. But I'm not an Rand fan. On the other hand, Rand is (was?) the thing to read when you're in your early 20s.<br /><br />Now, invite Craig back for his top 12 white wines for people who are not incredibly rich and who have to buy wine from the state store....Beth Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-62764407521532154872009-08-09T04:00:22.472-04:002009-08-09T04:00:22.472-04:00Oh to quite your job and do something you love . ....Oh to quite your job and do something you love . . . I like hearing dream come true stories like that. :-)<br /><br />And what a great list of books! I still can't get over the fact that my husband hasn't read The Lord of the Rings books, but I have. <br /><br />I really want to read Sophie's Choice. I've heard such great things about it.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-64770761764338333502009-08-09T03:32:27.262-04:002009-08-09T03:32:27.262-04:00Great list. Not sure if I could chose my top 12, i...Great list. Not sure if I could chose my top 12, it would be sooo hard. I like this feature though :)Book Chick Cityhttp://www.bookchickcity.comnoreply@blogger.com