tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7324184763890960825.post1860316479104581558..comments2024-03-27T14:20:39.977-05:00Comments on A Book A Week: Less by Andrew Sean GreerEthanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18307441586606636465noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7324184763890960825.post-26178472690184244642020-04-05T10:29:54.443-05:002020-04-05T10:29:54.443-05:00Following you on Bloglovin' now!Following you on Bloglovin' now!Lindsi https://www.blogger.com/profile/13480991226741687503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7324184763890960825.post-75040524168575209772020-04-05T10:28:04.582-05:002020-04-05T10:28:04.582-05:00I have so many unread books on my shelves that I n...I have so many unread books on my shelves that I never have time for, but somehow I have even less time now?? How does that work? I know trying to homeschool my six-year-old is a huge time suck, but it seems like being stuck at home isn't conducive to a ton of reading time. ;) <br /><br />I haven't heard of this book, but I really like the cover and concept! <br /><br /><a href="http://www.doyoudog-ear.com/" rel="nofollow">Lindsi @ Do You Dog-ear? 💬</a>Lindsi https://www.blogger.com/profile/13480991226741687503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7324184763890960825.post-68819235252571311952020-04-04T16:38:14.696-05:002020-04-04T16:38:14.696-05:00I think "quarantine" has a good chance o...I think "quarantine" has a good chance of being the word of the year this year. Ethanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18307441586606636465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7324184763890960825.post-9583370234668744132020-04-04T16:37:42.826-05:002020-04-04T16:37:42.826-05:00It has a pretty prominent spot on my bookshelf in ...It has a pretty prominent spot on my bookshelf in the living room now!Ethanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18307441586606636465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7324184763890960825.post-73524105378562802992020-04-04T09:59:37.232-05:002020-04-04T09:59:37.232-05:00Funny how we now use the word Quarantine Reading o...Funny how we now use the word Quarantine Reading or anything with quarantine. I'd never expect something like that to happen.<br />I've bought myself a shirt with the text: Talk Quarantine With Me.<br /><br />Hope you'll have more good reads and stay safe and healthy!Esther @ BiteIntoBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00521908679162311172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7324184763890960825.post-1137967478965454932020-04-02T17:58:29.837-05:002020-04-02T17:58:29.837-05:00I have seen this book around for a while but didn&...I have seen this book around for a while but didn't know anything about it. I think that this is the first review that I have read for this book and it really does sound like it would be worth a try. I am glad that it turned out that you enjoyed the book since you made the effort to move it into your new home. Great review!Carole's Random Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06737905249530702688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7324184763890960825.post-3805010610043978832020-04-02T17:09:31.642-05:002020-04-02T17:09:31.642-05:00Ooh it kind of does look like Trump lol. Thankfull...Ooh it kind of does look like Trump lol. Thankfully this is not about him at all!Ethanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18307441586606636465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7324184763890960825.post-65661691973611150552020-04-02T17:09:05.232-05:002020-04-02T17:09:05.232-05:00I just did a quick search of OwnVoices and was sur...I just did a quick search of OwnVoices and was surprised I hadn't heard about this sooner!Ethanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18307441586606636465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7324184763890960825.post-60096080136913530092020-04-01T21:15:13.520-05:002020-04-01T21:15:13.520-05:00I remember this cover: mostly bc I assumed it had ...I remember this cover: mostly bc I assumed it had something to do with Donald Trump given the blonde hair, suit and title LOL! It is however far more interesting than I thought -- and Less, seems like a character I can enjoy! Verushkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08640500646511533020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7324184763890960825.post-20254230657455272992020-04-01T15:19:59.691-05:002020-04-01T15:19:59.691-05:00I am ok with a character coming off less than lika...I am ok with a character coming off less than likable as long as they grow, and I like them by the end. It sounds like that happens in this story. I was curious if this was OwnVoices, since you spoke a little bit about the rep, but I cannot tell from the author's bio. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7324184763890960825.post-77137520196381194772020-04-01T12:40:38.463-05:002020-04-01T12:40:38.463-05:00It really is a little gem of a read. It really is a little gem of a read. Ethanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18307441586606636465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7324184763890960825.post-8366001358165778372020-04-01T12:40:22.709-05:002020-04-01T12:40:22.709-05:00I'm glad I was able to see past them.I'm glad I was able to see past them. Ethanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18307441586606636465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7324184763890960825.post-38596695733388551162020-04-01T10:44:18.486-05:002020-04-01T10:44:18.486-05:00I love that this book is ultimately about love and...I love that this book is ultimately about love and human connection. It sounds it a great read once you get past the stereotypical aspects.Crystal @ Lost in Storylandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16345599133841390127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7324184763890960825.post-91586668105972201762020-04-01T06:19:14.296-05:002020-04-01T06:19:14.296-05:00It's a bit too bad about the stereotypical asp...It's a bit too bad about the stereotypical aspects you had at first but it looks still looks goodMellianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16406103812986322082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7324184763890960825.post-38365750774724951782020-04-01T00:26:46.885-05:002020-04-01T00:26:46.885-05:00Me too!Me too!Ethanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18307441586606636465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7324184763890960825.post-61555217961422331242020-04-01T00:26:39.515-05:002020-04-01T00:26:39.515-05:00I agree that you need to be in the right mood to g...I agree that you need to be in the right mood to get the most out of this one. Ethanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18307441586606636465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7324184763890960825.post-2917569437935092822020-04-01T00:26:11.396-05:002020-04-01T00:26:11.396-05:00It was a nice change of pace from my usual reads. ...It was a nice change of pace from my usual reads. Ethanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18307441586606636465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7324184763890960825.post-62849332785120327152020-03-31T19:21:48.338-05:002020-03-31T19:21:48.338-05:00I am glad that you stuck with it and were rewarded...I am glad that you stuck with it and were rewarded. Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15658833731713991138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7324184763890960825.post-79068692452757703272020-03-31T16:46:13.656-05:002020-03-31T16:46:13.656-05:00I got the chance to read Less when it first came o...I got the chance to read Less when it first came out and I think it hit as a right book for right mood. I was particularly struck by Less' journey that happened on two levels at that time in his life. Looks like you took away some strong salient bits.Sophia Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07909417504496472472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7324184763890960825.post-45719914117035467512020-03-31T13:42:38.077-05:002020-03-31T13:42:38.077-05:00Excellent review! I've seen this book around b...Excellent review! I've seen this book around but never knew what it was about. It sounds like something I'd like! Stay safe and healthy!Lori Breehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10703713875411084322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7324184763890960825.post-26701078387039210472020-03-31T12:57:22.728-05:002020-03-31T12:57:22.728-05:00I am! I'm also happy to have so many physical ...I am! I'm also happy to have so many physical books. After working from home on my computer, it is nice to not look at a screen!Ethanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18307441586606636465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7324184763890960825.post-25607433791934322472020-03-31T12:21:10.988-05:002020-03-31T12:21:10.988-05:00Aren't you glad you have unread books hanging ...Aren't you glad you have unread books hanging around your house during all these shelter-in-place orders? I know I am. :DLark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7324184763890960825.post-32203898646523062192020-03-31T12:08:33.031-05:002020-03-31T12:08:33.031-05:00He might be onto something!He might be onto something!Ethanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18307441586606636465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7324184763890960825.post-83761989276297674612020-03-31T12:08:18.276-05:002020-03-31T12:08:18.276-05:00They really are all such universal themes. They really are all such universal themes. Ethanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18307441586606636465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7324184763890960825.post-89170604097499271772020-03-31T10:29:46.887-05:002020-03-31T10:29:46.887-05:00I think Less had a brilliant idea for dealing with...I think Less had a brilliant idea for dealing with some common disappointments in life. Get out and get busy, well after the shelter-in-place order stops, that is! It's always nice to conquer a book you've had languishing on the shelf for so long and have it be a win! Rachel @Waves of Fictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14008473307411943476noreply@blogger.com