tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post4551382638390661528..comments2024-02-13T15:17:57.466-05:00Comments on Beth Fish Reads: Review: Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant by Anne TylerBeth Fhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-59321315317531951742011-05-03T01:21:56.257-04:002011-05-03T01:21:56.257-04:00I'm glad that this book has received a high ra...I'm glad that this book has received a high rating from you. It's one of my favorite books ever. It's so interesting to read how these siblings became so different and so distant from each other as they became older.Vasillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08463689838763126048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-85769327157230340952011-05-02T17:17:39.794-04:002011-05-02T17:17:39.794-04:00Sounds interesting but really not my cup of tea. I...Sounds interesting but really not my cup of tea. I have a hard time reading these type of stories. Just too much for me.Robin Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07765229264945106765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-59806279396447834992011-04-30T22:53:16.149-04:002011-04-30T22:53:16.149-04:00Have we talked Anne Tyler before? I went thru a p...Have we talked Anne Tyler before? I went thru a phase when I read one of her books, then read EVERYTHING I could get my hands on (don't remember which book started the trend).<br /><br />Now you've made me want to find this audio so I can enjoy DatHR again!Dawn @ sheIsTooFondOfBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09285873722005594325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-77323783057397451182011-04-30T12:14:18.271-04:002011-04-30T12:14:18.271-04:00I just, today, realized I have this one on my to-r...I just, today, realized I have this one on my to-read shelf. Says something about the state of the shelf, eh?Word Lilyhttp://wordlily.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-89666179114526657722011-04-30T09:21:37.911-04:002011-04-30T09:21:37.911-04:00I can't remember if I read this one or not. Mu...I can't remember if I read this one or not. Must be getting old! But I don't mind re-listening to books in the audio version. I find I get a different impression of the book that way (which just happened in a review I'm writing now).Leslie (Under My Apple Tree)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17822229389189435951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-64955620843073973992011-04-29T16:18:10.444-04:002011-04-29T16:18:10.444-04:00I like the title too. Titles are very important.I like the title too. Titles are very important.Teanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-48905700397804733802011-04-29T13:05:05.228-04:002011-04-29T13:05:05.228-04:00I love the title of the book -- sometimes that is ...I love the title of the book -- sometimes that is enough for me. This one goes on the list :)Rebecca Rasmussenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11173544013811828275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-43352161919729316032011-04-28T20:32:44.542-04:002011-04-28T20:32:44.542-04:00I love Tyler - really need to read more of her. Gr...I love Tyler - really need to read more of her. Great review - maybe a reread on audio!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-71746364978585503972011-04-28T18:10:21.849-04:002011-04-28T18:10:21.849-04:00gosh, it has been a long time since I have read an...gosh, it has been a long time since I have read anything by Tyler...I should fix that. <br />so little time...so many books...caitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05824538078958999767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-41674719139039701532011-04-28T15:44:34.938-04:002011-04-28T15:44:34.938-04:00Wonderful review, your review makes me want to rer...Wonderful review, your review makes me want to reread the book. I can't remember it. If I had time, I would reread all of her books. Time. Is it possible to buy a gallon of time? Thanks for a great review.Teahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04246834295123351186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-27703925477124436652011-04-28T15:41:10.933-04:002011-04-28T15:41:10.933-04:00Good review but I'm on overload with books fro...Good review but I'm on overload with books from the perspective of a dying person. Maybe it's my age. I just read Tinkers a few weeks ago and I'm going to hold off on these for awhile. I'll keep this one on my list for a time when I'm in a better place.Margothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07422981969760935118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-79366812950569729842011-04-28T13:12:55.474-04:002011-04-28T13:12:55.474-04:00Strange -- but I can't remember if I read this...Strange -- but I can't remember if I read this one or not.Julie P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16008101127541997459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-90363733871972517012011-04-28T13:01:45.015-04:002011-04-28T13:01:45.015-04:00Not to be a Debbie Downer but I'm kind of gett...Not to be a Debbie Downer but I'm kind of getting tired of messed up families. Is it just me? These types of books are starting to encroach on my good nature! But. If I were to read it, I would do it on audio I think. It is easier for me to get through the sludge that way.Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-76915884106037076452011-04-28T12:27:59.221-04:002011-04-28T12:27:59.221-04:00This one just caught my eye as I passed by. I love...This one just caught my eye as I passed by. I love the sound of it. The title really speaks to me and I like the fact it is set in the 20's. Great review Beth.serendipity_vivhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07156013023056026525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-61083144290377225772011-04-28T12:14:05.217-04:002011-04-28T12:14:05.217-04:00An excellent review, and though I'm quite fond...An excellent review, and though I'm quite fond of a few AT books, I don't want to read this one.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-53076507996679347112011-04-28T11:06:51.236-04:002011-04-28T11:06:51.236-04:00I seem to collect Anne Tyler novels. I read The Ac...I seem to collect Anne Tyler novels. I read The Accidental Tourist and I think when we were grown ups. Looks like another good one.Nicole (Linus's Blanket)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12473607646939202824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-36820339031450286372011-04-28T10:48:59.213-04:002011-04-28T10:48:59.213-04:00What an interesting premise, I'm looking forwa...What an interesting premise, I'm looking forward to reading/listening to this. And I just love the title, I think I would pick it up for the title alone.Hey, I want to read that!https://www.blogger.com/profile/00931828978800989195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-6687340737186966372011-04-28T10:01:56.480-04:002011-04-28T10:01:56.480-04:00I've tried Tyler twice but just couldn't g...I've tried Tyler twice but just couldn't get "into" her books. I decided she's an acquired taste that I haven't acquired and quit trying. Too many other authors to read.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04179027379034179865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-3089390670113582452011-04-28T09:49:42.656-04:002011-04-28T09:49:42.656-04:00Sounds so sad, but I like the title. I would be wi...Sounds so sad, but I like the title. I would be willing to give this book a chance. Thanks for your review.Julie @ Read Handedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14276118610042594397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-35365275429048584422011-04-28T09:08:13.951-04:002011-04-28T09:08:13.951-04:00I'm a fan of Tyler's work, but don't t...I'm a fan of Tyler's work, but don't think I've read this one. I don't think I've listened to anything read by Toren either - I'm adding her to my narrators list.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-24919936393058392012011-04-28T09:06:21.237-04:002011-04-28T09:06:21.237-04:00Tyler is a master at character studies.Tyler is a master at character studies.Beth Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-47167182683449747062011-04-28T08:18:42.773-04:002011-04-28T08:18:42.773-04:00I love books that feature dysfunctional families, ...I love books that feature dysfunctional families, and have heard very little about this book up until now. It sounds like something that I would really like, so I am adding it to my wish list. Thanks for the enticing review, Beth!Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07443338685890187334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-89172703361038751382011-04-28T08:17:01.990-04:002011-04-28T08:17:01.990-04:00I've had this book sitting on a shelf for a lo...I've had this book sitting on a shelf for a long time ... I'm talking years. For some reason I just kept passing it up, but your review has intrigued me, so I'll move it to my go-to shelf. Thanks!Beth Hoffmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16770840174293503835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-23695158074130134462011-04-28T07:48:59.113-04:002011-04-28T07:48:59.113-04:00I'm adding this title to my TBR list (or TBLis...I'm adding this title to my TBR list (or TBListened list). Sounds great!Mary (Bookfan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00573126476574980169noreply@blogger.com