tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post3184523278946920010..comments2024-02-13T15:17:57.466-05:00Comments on Beth Fish Reads: Today's Listen: Shanghai Girls by Lisa SeeBeth Fhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-37764114585692254782009-09-21T11:34:20.392-04:002009-09-21T11:34:20.392-04:00I enjoyed this one, although not quite as much as ...I enjoyed this one, although not quite as much as "Snow Flower," I'm excited to see how the audio is!Jen - devourer of bookshttp://www.devourerofbooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-86521232606978017072009-09-20T20:52:08.475-04:002009-09-20T20:52:08.475-04:00Lisa See is one of my favourite authors. I loved ...Lisa See is one of my favourite authors. I loved Snowflower and the Secret Fan but Peony in Love was my favorite. I liked Shanghai Girls but not as much as the others. I found it to be repetitive. I wonder if there is going to be a sequel?Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05913957404632673057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-5122014233519836962009-09-18T22:51:29.654-04:002009-09-18T22:51:29.654-04:00I liked this, but have heard that Snowflower and t...I liked this, but have heard that Snowflower and the Secret Fan is even better. I have it on my shelf but haven't gotten there yet!bookmagichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13808845291761439603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-57073587676684175572009-09-18T03:41:55.829-04:002009-09-18T03:41:55.829-04:00What are u doing sipping Espresso girl :)
i though...What are u doing sipping Espresso girl :)<br />i thought you would be drinking Green tea ;)Veenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18051587201427141480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-61085198248885125652009-09-17T23:44:32.849-04:002009-09-17T23:44:32.849-04:00It kinda funny that you aren't drinking tea wi...It kinda funny that you aren't drinking tea with this book :) Congratulations!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-59763122557625394652009-09-17T23:31:19.789-04:002009-09-17T23:31:19.789-04:00I've never read any of Lisa See's books! I...I've never read any of Lisa See's books! I wonder which I should start with. Doing it in audio sounds like a good idea. Love that you're also following along in print so you can see the Chinese words!Bellehttp://msbookish.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-80999177840696352002009-09-17T22:31:47.423-04:002009-09-17T22:31:47.423-04:00Hi Beth, I came over from Sandy Nawrot's in he...Hi Beth, I came over from Sandy Nawrot's in her latest post and I she's totally right! Your blog is very well written and this post itself got me nodding as I read along.<br /><br />I love <i>Peony in Love</i> and <i>Snow Flower and the Secret Fan</i>. I read them sometime ago.<br /><br />My RSS reader is bursting but one more great blog to the list is worth it. I've got Sandy to thank for. :DAlicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623394887320093229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-71654953436418087652009-09-17T21:53:32.162-04:002009-09-17T21:53:32.162-04:00I like to listen to audio books and read along too...I like to listen to audio books and read along too, especially to hear how words/names are pronounced.<br /><br />Congratulations on winning BBAW's Best New Blog Award!Nise' https://www.blogger.com/profile/15586400022454009379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-45281558908813624452009-09-17T20:30:13.465-04:002009-09-17T20:30:13.465-04:00*applause* on your Big Win for Best New Blog!*applause* on your Big Win for Best New Blog!Julia Phillips Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15392455413201190775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-9119396495603667282009-09-17T20:04:50.726-04:002009-09-17T20:04:50.726-04:00Beth - Had to stop by and say, "Congratulatio...Beth - Had to stop by and say, "Congratulations!" - you have a great blog and I'm glad you were recognized for it!Just Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02162004981577487159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-76109388636178249052009-09-17T17:33:27.198-04:002009-09-17T17:33:27.198-04:00I'm reading A Separate Country but I've ha...I'm reading A Separate Country but I've had very little time to read this week!bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-41702617524088264472009-09-17T17:07:49.824-04:002009-09-17T17:07:49.824-04:00I just had to stop by and tell you Congrats on you...I just had to stop by and tell you Congrats on your WIN for Best New Blog!!!!<br /><br />I'm so thrilled for you and it couldn't have happened to a better person (and blog!). And I'm so glad you mentioned Passages to the Past in your previous post....Amy's blog is so fantastic (and seriously overlooked this year in the awards). Kudos to you!Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04873109350235219509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-19296322039601250582009-09-17T14:26:51.969-04:002009-09-17T14:26:51.969-04:00I imagine this is great in audio, with the pronunc...I imagine this is great in audio, with the pronunciation of foreign words.<br /><br />I've only read her SNOW FLOWER (which I thought was fantastic) ... so many books ... so little time ...Dawn @ sheIsTooFondOfBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09285873722005594325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-29464762175539767742009-09-17T12:01:56.103-04:002009-09-17T12:01:56.103-04:00I love Lisa See. I'm a little bummed that I h...I love Lisa See. I'm a little bummed that I haven't had the opportunity to read this one just yet. I've had it for quite a bit of time now.Nicole (Linus's Blanket)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12473607646939202824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-43045150028190886612009-09-17T11:09:51.004-04:002009-09-17T11:09:51.004-04:00Anastasia -- It can be frustrating but I want to b...Anastasia -- It can be frustrating but I want to both hear how the Chinese words sound and see them on paper! I'm mostly listening but following along in print.Beth Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-15564785323613080172009-09-17T11:02:28.479-04:002009-09-17T11:02:28.479-04:00You're switching between the audio and the pap...You're switching between the audio and the paper version? :D How admirable! I can't seem to do that-- I get annoyed trying to find my place on either end after each switch.Anastasia @ Here There Be Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07658910506808149668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-29641975264448151612009-09-17T09:40:41.436-04:002009-09-17T09:40:41.436-04:00I saw the picture of the book and thought - Oh goo...I saw the picture of the book and thought - Oh good, we're going to hear about a fantastic tea from China. Another week, maybe?Margot at Joyfully Retiredhttp://joyfullyretired.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-53350945244570795142009-09-17T09:31:55.062-04:002009-09-17T09:31:55.062-04:00I've got it on my audible wish list. It may be...I've got it on my audible wish list. It may be my next listen!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-89074101839742360462009-09-17T09:19:05.646-04:002009-09-17T09:19:05.646-04:00I read this and I really enjoyed it overall. Yeste...I read this and I really enjoyed it overall. Yesterday I started <i>Snow Flower and the Secret Fan</i>. I'm past the foot-binding parts and I'm liking it much better. I've been sipping on Asian Plum White Tea.KyleeJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785603026281407598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-27807312852123552752009-09-17T07:44:19.934-04:002009-09-17T07:44:19.934-04:00I just lent this one to my sister. I've heard ...I just lent this one to my sister. I've heard it's awesome!Julie P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16008101127541997459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-54546830210965188322009-09-17T06:51:01.075-04:002009-09-17T06:51:01.075-04:00I haven't read this book yet! I look forward t...I haven't read this book yet! I look forward to reading your review soon.Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.com