tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6564808806012504614.post735874114597747858..comments2024-03-17T07:41:20.020-07:00Comments on Jacqueline Seewald: Summer Reading 2018Jacqueline Seewaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09177500620940251009noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6564808806012504614.post-14022305120729122682018-08-13T05:00:15.350-07:002018-08-13T05:00:15.350-07:00Irene,
John's novel sounds a bit like True Gr...Irene,<br /><br />John's novel sounds a bit like True Grit. You'll have to let us know after you've read it. I'm excited for you having a new frontier novel with Five Star.Jacqueline Seewaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09177500620940251009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6564808806012504614.post-86096912109259334682018-08-13T04:57:46.375-07:002018-08-13T04:57:46.375-07:00Hi Keith,
I'm a Ken Follett fan as well. I...Hi Keith,<br /><br />I'm a Ken Follett fan as well. I've enjoyed his novels for many years.Jacqueline Seewaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09177500620940251009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6564808806012504614.post-17530174172073789512018-08-12T21:03:16.434-07:002018-08-12T21:03:16.434-07:00I haven't yet read the book I'd like to re...I haven't yet read the book I'd like to recommend but it will arrive any day. It is WHISKEY WHEN WE'RE DRY, by John Larison. It is set in 1885, about a 17 year old girl who dresses as a man to find her outlaw brother and bring him home. Viking, John's publisher, calls the book "a stunning achievement, an epic as expansive as America itself." The fun thing is that I met John at my grandson's primitive bow-making class. (Archery.) Twenty minutes earlier, John had received word that his book had been optioned for film. We had a great time talking about the books we like, NEWS OF THE WORLD is one, why we write about the historic West, and so on. John is all over the net, including a YouTube presentation. You may also be interested in my historical western, MISS ROYAL'S MULES, due to release in November from Five Star--more information on-line.Irene Bennett Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02937044174331602758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6564808806012504614.post-65508236377014614422018-08-12T15:09:56.032-07:002018-08-12T15:09:56.032-07:00Hi Jacquline, for your summer reading list I'...Hi Jacquline, for your summer reading list I'll offer one non-fiction and two fictional ones:<br /><br />Among the books I choose to read, most of them are fiction, but my greatest incentive for reading non-fiction books is the chance to educate myself not only about the main character(s) but also the period of time and the people living within it. And on this planet we all share, perhaps the most secretive country with the least things known about it to the general public is North Korea. Hyeonseo Lee's book, The Girl With Seven Names, is the retelling of her incredibly courageous journey as a North Korean defector, bringing me into her world of initial naiveté to necessary acts of savvy desperation for not only her own survival, but family members as well. This woman seemingly had no chance to survive the travails that she did, but as the reader comes to see, Lee may have been small in stature, but possessed the strength of will that few can match. I highly recommend this inspiring and enlightening story about a subject that is, unfortunately, as timely as it is true.<br /><br />And briefly, for the fictional suggestions, I'm a big Ken Follett fan, and two of his older ones that I've recently read and cut into my sleep time because I just couldn't put them down are A Dangerous Fortune and The Third Twin. Wonderfully diverse characters and fantastic plots.<br /><br />Keith Steinbaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14685274535024294110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6564808806012504614.post-56753602353452482642018-08-12T13:01:46.261-07:002018-08-12T13:01:46.261-07:00Thanks, Kathleen, for dropping by and best wishes ...Thanks, Kathleen, for dropping by and best wishes for the success of your latest mystery novel.Jacqueline Seewaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09177500620940251009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6564808806012504614.post-85522376379411007092018-08-12T08:15:29.088-07:002018-08-12T08:15:29.088-07:00Good suggestions, Jacqueline. I've read Saraly...Good suggestions, Jacqueline. I've read Saralyn's book and it is indeed a great read! I'll check out the other too.Kathleen Kaskahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16500241341014235792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6564808806012504614.post-74837366528515172112018-08-11T14:32:23.921-07:002018-08-11T14:32:23.921-07:00Zoe,
Thanks for the recommendations!Zoe,<br /><br />Thanks for the recommendations!Jacqueline Seewaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09177500620940251009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6564808806012504614.post-28069969916346482792018-08-11T14:30:50.865-07:002018-08-11T14:30:50.865-07:00That sounds like a good choice, just the kind of b...That sounds like a good choice, just the kind of book I enjoy as well.Jacqueline Seewaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09177500620940251009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6564808806012504614.post-87546624831512504732018-08-11T14:16:27.475-07:002018-08-11T14:16:27.475-07:00My latest read was Gypsy Magic by Tonya Royston, w...My latest read was Gypsy Magic by Tonya Royston, which I thoroughly enjoyed and recommend. I tend to read a lot of fantasies and mysteries. Murder in the One Percent is excellent and I eagerly await book 2. I'm always eager to try new authors and can't wait to peruse these recommendations.Zoe Tasianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6564808806012504614.post-29762324713217589702018-08-11T13:05:39.240-07:002018-08-11T13:05:39.240-07:00Those all seem like great options for me to check ...Those all seem like great options for me to check out. I read almost all types of books. I'm currently reading The Secret History of the Pink Carnation by Lauren Willig. It has some mystery and a lot of romance. Poetica24https://www.blogger.com/profile/17580411519375575265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6564808806012504614.post-78973587970851387402018-08-11T10:53:39.504-07:002018-08-11T10:53:39.504-07:00Hi Susan,
I feel the same way about A MURDER OF P...Hi Susan,<br /><br />I feel the same way about A MURDER OF PRINCIPLE. As a former high school English teacher myself, I recognized the authenticity of the book.Jacqueline Seewaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09177500620940251009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6564808806012504614.post-70871284058468041902018-08-11T10:06:09.294-07:002018-08-11T10:06:09.294-07:00Thanks for recommending A MURDER OF PRINCIPLE. I r...Thanks for recommending A MURDER OF PRINCIPLE. I really appreciate it! I often recommend your DEATH PROMISE, which I could not put down! Nice blog, as usual.Susan Coryellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04700818086229953333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6564808806012504614.post-19284203879059939802018-08-11T06:17:23.816-07:002018-08-11T06:17:23.816-07:00That's D.M. for your input. You've added t...That's D.M. for your input. You've added to our growing list of good summer reading.Jacqueline Seewaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09177500620940251009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6564808806012504614.post-65959479357281283532018-08-10T21:11:38.444-07:002018-08-10T21:11:38.444-07:00Forgot the author's name; "High Rider&quo...Forgot the author's name; "High Rider" is by Bill GallaherD.M. McGowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05008773391981989236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6564808806012504614.post-6396663939138456422018-08-10T21:10:12.225-07:002018-08-10T21:10:12.225-07:00Right now I'm reading "The Canadian Cowbo...Right now I'm reading "The Canadian Cowboy" by Andy Russel a well written insightful account of many aspects of the Canadian cattle business and those who built it from someone who was part of it.<br />A fictional look at someone who helped build that same industry can be found in "High Rider" the story (fictionalized as I've said)of John Ware born a slave in the US south east and died a respected horseman in Southern Alberta.<br />I recently recieved another great call from a reader two days after she bought my latest effort, "The Making of Jake McTavish". "I couldn't put it down," she said. "Greatest mystery I've read in ages and about country I recognize." Yes, it is a mystery, historical fiction, Canadian with even a touch of geography.<br />Oh, I almost forgot David Baldacci ... I'm sure he must have written something boring; I just haven't found it.D.M. McGowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05008773391981989236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6564808806012504614.post-27552376702616810572018-08-10T17:34:39.608-07:002018-08-10T17:34:39.608-07:00I loved, Murder in the One Percent and I have read...I loved, Murder in the One Percent and I have read Girls Murder Weekend! You will love it! It feels like an old black and white film. Cozy mystery;)Zari Reedehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10641229570979523690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6564808806012504614.post-8601846493175934192018-08-10T16:47:31.861-07:002018-08-10T16:47:31.861-07:00I very much enjoyed reading your new novel.I very much enjoyed reading your new novel.Jacqueline Seewaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09177500620940251009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6564808806012504614.post-1625702293375414842018-08-10T15:05:48.627-07:002018-08-10T15:05:48.627-07:00Jacquie,
What a pleasant and most appreciated surp...Jacquie,<br />What a pleasant and most appreciated surprise. Thank you so much for mentioning my new release, Secrets in Storyville.Patricia Gligor's Writers Forumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16801554698484928100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6564808806012504614.post-24567485722666061112018-08-10T13:15:52.886-07:002018-08-10T13:15:52.886-07:00Saralyn,
That's an impressive list of books! ...Saralyn,<br /><br />That's an impressive list of books! Happy summer reading.Jacqueline Seewaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09177500620940251009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6564808806012504614.post-4636518304290320482018-08-10T11:57:57.956-07:002018-08-10T11:57:57.956-07:00Thanks for mentioning Murder in the One Percent. I...Thanks for mentioning Murder in the One Percent. It's a special thrill to have you as a reader! I've been reading John Grisham's An Innocent Man, A.J. Finn's The Woman in the Window, Michael Ondaatje's Warlight, and Jonathan Kellerman's Obsession. I also love Amor Towles's A Gentleman in Moscow. Next up on my Kindle are Paul Thaler's Bronxland and Lynn McPherson's The Girls' Weekend Murder. So many books, so little time!Saralynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17484871081463184438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6564808806012504614.post-27901157926403344552018-08-10T11:23:30.379-07:002018-08-10T11:23:30.379-07:00Bobby,
Thanks for dropping by and offering your r...Bobby,<br /><br />Thanks for dropping by and offering your reading suggestions.Jacqueline Seewaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09177500620940251009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6564808806012504614.post-81527070610780523562018-08-10T11:22:27.218-07:002018-08-10T11:22:27.218-07:00Zari,
Thanks so much for commenting and offering ...Zari,<br /><br />Thanks so much for commenting and offering these great reading suggestions! I'm so glad you enjoyed both Death Promise and Witch Wish.Jacqueline Seewaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09177500620940251009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6564808806012504614.post-45232917433379611412018-08-10T11:20:37.953-07:002018-08-10T11:20:37.953-07:00Thank you, Pam, but you should have mentioned your...Thank you, Pam, but you should have mentioned your latest novel.Jacqueline Seewaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09177500620940251009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6564808806012504614.post-72854018849035615022018-08-10T10:37:19.161-07:002018-08-10T10:37:19.161-07:00I like a good actiony thriller. They are quick, ex...I like a good actiony thriller. They are quick, exciting reads. Those are also the kinds of books I like to write.<br /><br />I'm currently reading Lost Creed by Alex Kava. A good read so far. I have enjoyed all of Kava's novels.<br /><br />You can see my books at www.bobbynash.com and http://ben-books.blogspot.com<br /><br />Bobby<br />BobbyNashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08712529681065171907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6564808806012504614.post-45067357694532517632018-08-10T10:32:00.869-07:002018-08-10T10:32:00.869-07:00What a great topic, and thank you for the mention....What a great topic, and thank you for the mention. Daisy Dukes 'n Cowboy Boots was great fun to write. I read, Death Promise, upon its' release and just recently, Witch Wish. Both were very entertaining. I especially liked the premise, to be careful what you wish for in your young adult novel. I recently read, Sleeping with Elvis, by Beth Carter, and I loved her cursing parrot. Great beach read. And, if you believe in past lives, looking for romance, and like Dan Brown Books, you will love Belle Ami's, The Girl Who Knew Da Vinci. There are a lot of Summer reads to choose from. Black Opal Books has some amazing authors. Those are just my last three reads of the summer. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01292675503429518325noreply@blogger.com