tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post1964876823717647793..comments2024-02-24T09:36:17.274+08:00Comments on Melody's Reading Corner: KitchenMelodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-50338709798010535532009-02-02T08:14:00.000+08:002009-02-02T08:14:00.000+08:00Beth - Thank you! I hope you'd read it if you get ...Beth - Thank you! I hope you'd read it if you get the chance. :)Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-13945002060901124732009-01-30T21:55:00.000+08:002009-01-30T21:55:00.000+08:00Great review and intriguing story. I'm not sure ho...Great review and intriguing story. I'm not sure how I missed this one earlier.Beth Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-32410346197356922792009-01-29T10:50:00.000+08:002009-01-29T10:50:00.000+08:00Valentina - I hope you'll enjoy reading Kitchen if...Valentina - I hope you'll enjoy reading <I>Kitchen</I> if you get to it! :)Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-61631769488579567142009-01-29T00:23:00.000+08:002009-01-29T00:23:00.000+08:00I've never read any Yoshimoto yet, but if I had to...I've never read any Yoshimoto yet, but if I had to start (and I will!) I'd choose Kitchen!valentinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01568749601493955929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-19181878390779573722009-01-28T14:39:00.000+08:002009-01-28T14:39:00.000+08:00Sandy - I'm glad to hear you're adding this book t...Sandy - I'm glad to hear you're adding this book to your wishlist! I can't wait to hear your thoughts on it if you've read it. :)<BR/><BR/>Joanna - Thanks for the link, Joanna! I share the same thoughts about this community too!<BR/><BR/>Debi - Yes! You MUST get this book! I think you might like it! :)<BR/><BR/>Dar - I hope you're able to find this book! Can't wait to hear your thoughts too! :)<BR/><BR/>Iliana - The cover is awesome, isn't it? I think her others are equally stunning too!<BR/><BR/>Nymeth - Her writing is indeed lovely. I like her writing style. I'm hoping to read <I>Goodbye, Tsugumi</I> next! But first, I need to find the book! ;P<BR/><BR/>Matt - The story is really intriguing and inspiring. I'm particular drawn to the characters too, they're so engaging!<BR/><BR/>Trish - Thanks! I didn't expect to find this book during the vacation, but I was glad I did!<BR/><BR/>Shana - I hope you'll enjoy it if you get to it. :)<BR/><BR/>Naida - Thanks! I'm glad to hear you're adding this book to your list as well!Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-51547411532472825842009-01-27T07:06:00.000+08:002009-01-27T07:06:00.000+08:00sounds wonderful! great review ;O)I need to add th...sounds wonderful! great review ;O)<BR/>I need to add this to my TBR.<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://thebookworm07.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">http://thebookworm07.blogspot.com/</A>The Bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10217390642323530030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-55386870052887654682009-01-26T09:32:00.000+08:002009-01-26T09:32:00.000+08:00This sounds like a book I'd like, Melody. Thanks ...This sounds like a book I'd like, Melody. Thanks for bringing it to my attention.Shanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07303029261460733363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-12990633405456436332009-01-26T02:57:00.000+08:002009-01-26T02:57:00.000+08:00Beautiful review, Melody. When I was looking for ...Beautiful review, Melody. When I was looking for books for the Japanese Challenge I saw this one but didn't know what it was about (and I have to admit, I wasn't drawn in by the cover). I'll definitely have to search for this one for this year's challenge, though! What good luck finding it on vacation!Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-32351118656273117692009-01-25T11:33:00.000+08:002009-01-25T11:33:00.000+08:00I'm familiar with the author but not with the book...I'm familiar with the author but not with the book. But the story intrigues me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-88212639914257276872009-01-24T05:23:00.000+08:002009-01-24T05:23:00.000+08:00Her writing is lovely, isn't it? This will be my n...Her writing is lovely, isn't it? This will be my next book of hers for sure. I have a feeling I'll love it too :)Ana S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16092495983972185943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-11011852430381043262009-01-24T02:35:00.000+08:002009-01-24T02:35:00.000+08:00Wonderful review Melody. I think the power of this...Wonderful review Melody. I think the power of this novel was in really getting across the feeling of "aloneness" you know. I really like your copy - cool cover!Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-60309465516027299412009-01-24T00:42:00.000+08:002009-01-24T00:42:00.000+08:00Wonderful review Melody! This sounds like a book ...Wonderful review Melody! This sounds like a book I would really like. Anything revolving around kitchens and cooking with a good story to go along with it is perfect in my world. I'm going to have to check if it's available in Canada.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387389557243960084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-32721134092699940032009-01-23T22:23:00.000+08:002009-01-23T22:23:00.000+08:00Oh Melody, what a beautiful review! I must, must, ...Oh Melody, what a beautiful review! I must, must, must get this book! Thank you!Debihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15429881953804634592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-88855939486757388132009-01-23T21:01:00.000+08:002009-01-23T21:01:00.000+08:00I read this last year and loved it too! Here's my ...I read this last year and loved it too! Here's my review:<BR/>http://lostinagoodstory.blogspot.com/2008/11/kitchen.html<BR/><BR/>This is one of the things I really loved about this community, I'm finding out about so many books that I never would have stumbled upon otherwise!joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14952558113054391317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-85688831495257031962009-01-23T18:51:00.000+08:002009-01-23T18:51:00.000+08:00OK, its going down on my list as I speak. You con...OK, its going down on my list as I speak. You convinced me. I completely understand how it feels to be besotted with a book and feel helpless to truly express its beauty.Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-75908470890869534372009-01-23T17:08:00.000+08:002009-01-23T17:08:00.000+08:00Alice - Thank you! I'm glad to hear it's on your w...Alice - Thank you! I'm glad to hear it's on your wishlist as well! :)<BR/><BR/>You too have a great weekend!Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-51358056535453564112009-01-23T16:39:00.000+08:002009-01-23T16:39:00.000+08:00Hi Melody, I'm glad you managed to find the book w...Hi Melody, I'm glad you managed to find the book while on vacation. That's a great review and into my wishlist it goes!<BR/><BR/>Have a great weekend!Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623394887320093229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-23751373329587787182009-01-23T16:20:00.000+08:002009-01-23T16:20:00.000+08:00Violet - Thanks for telling me about Eva's review!...Violet - Thanks for telling me about Eva's review! :)<BR/><BR/>You should read this book. I think you might like it. I'll surely look out for her other books in the near future! And if you're going to read Philippa Gregory's books, I do recommend <I>The Other Boleyn Girl</I> as it is the one which started me to read her books! ;)<BR/><BR/>Julia - Yes. As I said, it struck a chord in my heart! <BR/><BR/>Wendy - Indeed! Whenever I am visiting other countries, I always make sure to make a stop at their bookstores. ;)<BR/><BR/>I'm glad to hear you'll be adding this book to your wishlist. I think you may like it.Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-31864274005770193942009-01-23T14:46:00.000+08:002009-01-23T14:46:00.000+08:00I am glad you were able to find a copy of this boo...I am glad you were able to find a copy of this book, Melody. It's fun to find new books while on vacation that are hard to find elsewhere, isn't it?<BR/><BR/>This sounds like a very touching book, Melody. Those books that speak to our hearts, are very special indeed. I will definitely be adding it to my wish list.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-64994505990652885122009-01-23T14:09:00.000+08:002009-01-23T14:09:00.000+08:00Sound like the book will be close to your heart :)...Sound like the book will be close to your heart :) <BR/><BR/>Great review !Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06327851309182088290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-89229896830537296942009-01-23T13:41:00.000+08:002009-01-23T13:41:00.000+08:00I remember reading a review of this on Eva's blog....I remember reading a review of this on Eva's blog. Your review is so nice and sweet that I am tempted to read this book. I haven't read the other book you've mentioned too. I feel as if I am missing out on a really great book. Thanks. Both the books go to my wishlist.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com