tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-243923798905252664.post3658016916385995168..comments2023-10-10T03:58:32.375-07:00Comments on Fingers & Prose: Sunday Salon: Lisa See & Abraham LincolnMelodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08151339860580266808noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-243923798905252664.post-76702168935932093592012-04-23T13:26:05.949-07:002012-04-23T13:26:05.949-07:00I have to tell you, the title of this post definit...I have to tell you, the title of this post definitely drew me in! I have no experience with Lisa See, so I won't be any help there. I won't be much help on the Lincoln side either except to say, I really want to snatch Lincoln Life Size away from ya! Totally fascinated.Andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05220718933942181809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-243923798905252664.post-79604074721503467042012-04-22T06:31:05.514-07:002012-04-22T06:31:05.514-07:00Hmm, haven't read books about Lincoln...or Lis...Hmm, haven't read books about Lincoln...or Lisa See books. I have avoided her for the same reasons you mentioned: too popular!<br /><br />Does that make me weird? Well, maybe, but that's okay, too.<br /><br />Here's <a href="http://accidentalmoments.wordpress.com/2012/04/22/tss-read-a-thon-weekend-april-22/" rel="nofollow">MY SUNDAY SALON POST </a>Laurel-Rain Snowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00101090217639410913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-243923798905252664.post-19957571080540047392012-04-16T22:05:23.470-07:002012-04-16T22:05:23.470-07:00I requested Team of Rivals from my library...I'...I requested Team of Rivals from my library...I'll look into Manhunt too. Sounds good!<br /><br />Sam, I'm glad to know that you're a fan of Lisa See! That makes me a little less skeptical. :) I am thinking, though, that I'd better find out if the other girls in my group know it's a sequel!Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08151339860580266808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-243923798905252664.post-22707663934211482172012-04-16T13:03:49.101-07:002012-04-16T13:03:49.101-07:00You need to read Shanghai Girls first in my opinio...You need to read Shanghai Girls first in my opinion and I think it's the better of the two books. Both are great reads, I love Lisa See.Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-243923798905252664.post-75997266037262239172012-04-15T19:03:45.068-07:002012-04-15T19:03:45.068-07:00I really want to read the most recent bio of Linco...I really want to read the most recent bio of Lincoln. He's such a fascinating historical figure, and I've heard great things about it. <br /><br />And as BookBelle mentioned, Manhunt is AMAZING.pickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01906861942472773405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-243923798905252664.post-88297907437793642372012-04-15T17:38:48.244-07:002012-04-15T17:38:48.244-07:00Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin is excellen...Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin is excellent. It is long and very detailed but I loved it because I felt like I knew Lincoln after I finished it...like he was a personal friend. It was my favorite book of last year and I've never had a nonfiction book as personal "best of".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-243923798905252664.post-11858465340816126852012-04-15T16:46:17.106-07:002012-04-15T16:46:17.106-07:00I'm enjoying all the suggestions, thank you so...I'm enjoying all the suggestions, thank you so much (and keep them coming!) And I'm glad to hear that reading Shanghai Girls first isn't likely to be a necessity. :)Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08151339860580266808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-243923798905252664.post-43408621096038678562012-04-15T15:40:19.446-07:002012-04-15T15:40:19.446-07:00I'd say go with Dreams of Joy and skip Shangha...I'd say go with Dreams of Joy and skip Shanghai only because you're not even that into Lisa See. I bet that you will catch on just fine to the 2nd book w/o the benefit of the 1st. Publishers these days like to keep all their bases covered and I'm sure you'll get a fine recap in the 2nd book.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-243923798905252664.post-57774941854967780622012-04-15T15:38:46.490-07:002012-04-15T15:38:46.490-07:00Have you read Manhunt: The 12 Day Chase to Catch ...Have you read Manhunt: The 12 Day Chase to Catch Lincoln's Killer by James Swanson and/or Mary Todd Lincoln: A biography by Jean Baker. Liking to approach subjects from alternative viewpoints, I found I learned a lot about Lincoln, the man, from these two books.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-243923798905252664.post-68888169375695567632012-04-15T15:13:35.587-07:002012-04-15T15:13:35.587-07:00I read a lot of Lincoln bios. Team of Rivals by D...I read a lot of Lincoln bios. Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin is one of the best. Others which I really like include: Lincoln at Gettysburg by Garry Wills, The Fiery Trial by Eric Foner, Abraham Lincoln Redeemer President by Alan Guelzo, and Lincoln by David Herbert Donald.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01140033967048452572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-243923798905252664.post-77360999330894026322012-04-15T14:55:09.517-07:002012-04-15T14:55:09.517-07:00Hi. I'd say b/c you don't have time, just ...Hi. I'd say b/c you don't have time, just read of Dreams of Joy first and see what you think of her writing (you can always go back to the other one later if interested). I also love My Antonia (great choice!) And thirdly, I'd recommend David Herbert Donald's bio of Lincoln or "Manhunt" by James Swanson. Cheers. http://www.thecuecard.com/thecuecardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08870323589682197091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-243923798905252664.post-35424207987683952562012-04-15T14:25:26.986-07:002012-04-15T14:25:26.986-07:00Absolutely. Here's my new favorite: Maira Kalm...Absolutely. Here's my new favorite: Maira Kalman's new book about Lincoln. It's for children, too.<br /><br />Here's my <a href="http://readerbuzz.blogspot.com/2012/04/sunday-salon-texas-library-association.html" rel="nofollow"><br />Sunday Salon: TLA Conference.</a> I hope you'll stop by!Deb Nance at Readerbuzzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12128529491888701996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-243923798905252664.post-86744159241327309072012-04-15T13:02:52.312-07:002012-04-15T13:02:52.312-07:00I love Lincoln. You could read Team of Rivals by D...I love Lincoln. You could read Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin. Also, there's Lincoln's Melancholy by Joshua Wolf Shenk. Both are nonfiction.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-243923798905252664.post-83260652392864585742012-04-15T12:02:50.523-07:002012-04-15T12:02:50.523-07:00I haven't read it, but my boyfriend did and he...I haven't read it, but my boyfriend did and he loved Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Slayer. Apparently the history part is quite accurate, and the fiction part is very enjoyable. Have a nice week!CaroGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11001811509551339637noreply@blogger.com