tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post5098713176278786724..comments2024-02-13T15:17:57.466-05:00Comments on Beth Fish Reads: Review: The Thinking Woman's Guide to Real Magic by Emily Croy BarkerBeth Fhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-11129706492122307262013-08-31T12:09:47.050-04:002013-08-31T12:09:47.050-04:00This sounds like a great read! I'm torn now be...This sounds like a great read! I'm torn now between the print and the audio. Belle Wonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12112894169429729531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-37688017128274526872013-08-29T17:43:26.047-04:002013-08-29T17:43:26.047-04:00Yay, what a great review! I'm actually somewhe...Yay, what a great review! I'm actually somewhere in the middle of reading this for myself-- I particularly like how Nora deals (is dealing) with societal differences and whatnot. It makes it a much more fleshed-out story, and it's nice to have a fantasy focused on things other than just magic (although that's fun too, of course). <br /><br />And, yeah, no way is this an adult Harry Potter. It's more like The Magicians, only without the annoying college students.<br /><br />Also, though, hey! I think it's the first of a series, right? Pretty sure I read that on Goodreads somewhere.<br /><br />-- Anastasia @ <a href="http://heretherebebooks.net" rel="nofollow">Here There Be Books</a>Anastasia @ Here There Be Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07658910506808149668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-90651997187475742862013-08-26T09:24:47.510-04:002013-08-26T09:24:47.510-04:00i read a review of this in the NY Times .. your re...i read a review of this in the NY Times .. your review makes this much more appealingDarylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08241795455748298624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-8267253306911360452013-08-23T14:06:36.359-04:002013-08-23T14:06:36.359-04:00This sounds amazing, and completely awesome. Also,...This sounds amazing, and completely awesome. Also, thanks for the warning to ignore reviews mentioning Harry Potter: I tend to feel there's nothing worse than being predisposed to like/dislike something based on a comparison that doesn't really reflect the actual book. Frankly, now that I've read your review, I won't read any others until I get a chance to read the book, lest I gather too many impressions to colour my reading...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10330550798080469047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-78763507077883385792013-08-22T17:09:18.356-04:002013-08-22T17:09:18.356-04:00Can't wait to read this - fantastic review!Can't wait to read this - fantastic review!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-3542641202825788722013-08-22T16:46:55.994-04:002013-08-22T16:46:55.994-04:00I am not usual a fan of books about modern women.....I am not usual a fan of books about modern women...<br /><br />but a book that might keep me from falling asleep? that is saying something.caitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05824538078958999767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-14978161309418377042013-08-22T15:08:42.455-04:002013-08-22T15:08:42.455-04:00I'm not usually a fan of modern woman stuck in...I'm not usually a fan of modern woman stuck in a different world/time, but this one sounds really good.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08915400068613145577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-62533625437408312082013-08-22T12:44:27.189-04:002013-08-22T12:44:27.189-04:00Though fantasy isn't a genre I typically read,...Though fantasy isn't a genre I typically read, something about this one grabbed my attention from the get-go. I have it waiting on my shelf and hope to crack the spine soon!Beth Hoffmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16770840174293503835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-71422272521279148862013-08-22T12:23:00.753-04:002013-08-22T12:23:00.753-04:00Oh my God! Now I want to read this! I've seen ...Oh my God! Now I want to read this! I've seen this book everywhere and was even offered an early copy. I turned it down based on the cover. *sigh* Now I'm off to put a copy on hold. Vasillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08463689838763126048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-24988050559106626742013-08-22T11:04:00.979-04:002013-08-22T11:04:00.979-04:00I generally don't enjoy fantasy but your enthu...I generally don't enjoy fantasy but your enthusiasm for this book makes me think I might like it too.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-11158300688089843202013-08-22T10:25:30.946-04:002013-08-22T10:25:30.946-04:00In just 5 days...wow! I've got many audible c...In just 5 days...wow! I've got many audible credits....this might be $$ well spent. Thanks for the review.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11129662082248482002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-4561236790520197172013-08-22T10:18:22.127-04:002013-08-22T10:18:22.127-04:00Glad to hear you liked this one. It's on my wi...Glad to hear you liked this one. It's on my wishlist of books I want to read but I think I'll do the audio instead now. Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387389557243960084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-9023347628595060022013-08-22T10:16:25.491-04:002013-08-22T10:16:25.491-04:00This sounds like an audiobook that might actually ...This sounds like an audiobook that might actually keep me on the treadmill for a while -- which would be a good thing! Col (Col Reads)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03136923310179832040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-36791023153184884282013-08-22T08:36:23.335-04:002013-08-22T08:36:23.335-04:00Sounds good, actually. Usually I hate magic stuff...Sounds good, actually. Usually I hate magic stuff, but this sounds maybe metaphorical enough...rhapsodyinbookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07041412748239010264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-74424827369957916952013-08-22T08:12:50.824-04:002013-08-22T08:12:50.824-04:00Holy moly! 26 hours. That would take me half a yea...Holy moly! 26 hours. That would take me half a year to read!Julie P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16008101127541997459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-39321275513365455132013-08-22T08:08:20.042-04:002013-08-22T08:08:20.042-04:00Listening to 26+ hours in 5 days says it all! I r...Listening to 26+ hours in 5 days says it all! I really need a book that totally grabs me ... it has been a dismal reading month.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.com