tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009417175818512962.post250143245300455859..comments2024-03-27T22:54:47.270+01:00Comments on Let's read: Top Ten Tuesday ~ Top Ten Authors I’ve Read the Most Books ByMarianne http://www.blogger.com/profile/11810275740213848634noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009417175818512962.post-30980390851944653852020-07-09T14:15:40.933+02:002020-07-09T14:15:40.933+02:00Then you've got so many new ones to look forwa...Then you've got so many new ones to look forward to. Which one did you read?Marianne https://www.blogger.com/profile/11810275740213848634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009417175818512962.post-70440972608836449402020-07-09T14:15:16.355+02:002020-07-09T14:15:16.355+02:00I know. He is absolutely fantastic. I am just wati...I know. He is absolutely fantastic. I am just watiing for one of his books to be reprinted in German, then I've read almost all of them.<br /><br />Happy Reading.Marianne https://www.blogger.com/profile/11810275740213848634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009417175818512962.post-18527879064861589162020-07-09T02:27:15.266+02:002020-07-09T02:27:15.266+02:00I didn’t know that Bill Bryson wrote so many books...I didn’t know that Bill Bryson wrote so many books. I think I’ve only read 1.<br /><br />Aj @ <a href="http://ajsterkel.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Read All The Things!</a><br />Aj @ Read All The Things!https://www.blogger.com/profile/02860483414620371093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009417175818512962.post-9235453059249152652020-07-08T20:02:57.229+02:002020-07-08T20:02:57.229+02:00Some of my favorites here. I would like to read mo...Some of my favorites here. I would like to read more Orhan Pamuk.Judy Kruegerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11632346091869688862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009417175818512962.post-55433212488432011262020-07-08T17:53:49.184+02:002020-07-08T17:53:49.184+02:00Oh, but that does not mean she's not suitable ...Oh, but that does not mean she's not suitable for youngsters. On the countrary. And yes, of course there are horses in her books. And lots and lots of sheep.Marianne https://www.blogger.com/profile/11810275740213848634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009417175818512962.post-643606537317102052020-07-08T17:52:54.481+02:002020-07-08T17:52:54.481+02:00That's exactly what she is, midcentury. Howeve...That's exactly what she is, midcentury. However, she wrote mostly her own experience and not necessarily for youngsters. They might be slightly outdated in the meantime since we lead such a different life nowadays but that makes them all the more exciting for me.<br /><br />Unfortunately, most of her books are out of print but with ebooks they are available again. <br /><br />I'd start with "Breakfast at Six", it's the first one in the "Susan and Larry" series. It's about two farmers wives in New Zealand in the middle of the last century, exactly what Mary Scott was, only a couple of decades earlier.<br /><br />Check out my link to all of her books where I write about her and where others have added links and remarks.<br /><br />And the reason you might never have heard of her, I think outside of New Zealand, she was only known in Germany because some publisher saw her books, liked and translated them. Her books everywhere in the seventies.Marianne https://www.blogger.com/profile/11810275740213848634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009417175818512962.post-20099559837017229642020-07-08T17:46:31.505+02:002020-07-08T17:46:31.505+02:00Thank you so much. Will visit you soon, as well.
...Thank you so much. Will visit you soon, as well.<br /><br />I love Bill Bryson and can never wait until he writes a new book, no matter what subject, I'll read it.Marianne https://www.blogger.com/profile/11810275740213848634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009417175818512962.post-36288805921235781642020-07-08T17:45:48.546+02:002020-07-08T17:45:48.546+02:00Thanks for stopping by, Susan.
I didn't use G...Thanks for stopping by, Susan.<br /><br />I didn't use Goodreads. I'd had my own list (I am a lifelong lover of lists) for decades and have blogged most of my reviews in the meantime, so I only had to go throgh my own list. ;)<br /><br />Happy reading.Marianne https://www.blogger.com/profile/11810275740213848634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009417175818512962.post-40438306942564189742020-07-08T17:44:46.128+02:002020-07-08T17:44:46.128+02:00They are indeed really fun. Glad you like them.
T...They are indeed really fun. Glad you like them.<br /><br />Thanks for your visit.Marianne https://www.blogger.com/profile/11810275740213848634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009417175818512962.post-8335604518684827342020-07-08T17:44:25.061+02:002020-07-08T17:44:25.061+02:00Ooooh, you absolutely have to. I'd start with ...Ooooh, you absolutely have to. I'd start with "The Good Earth", it's probably her most acclaimed one. One of my favourites was "Peony".<br /><br />Happy Reading.<br />And thanks for your link, I'll visit you soon.Marianne https://www.blogger.com/profile/11810275740213848634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009417175818512962.post-66717327647240267002020-07-08T17:43:01.983+02:002020-07-08T17:43:01.983+02:00She did. I learned so much from her about Asia. Un...She did. I learned so much from her about Asia. Unbelievable.Marianne https://www.blogger.com/profile/11810275740213848634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009417175818512962.post-85186919357044862522020-07-08T17:42:38.524+02:002020-07-08T17:42:38.524+02:00Thanks. I love classics, so I had to add some of t...Thanks. I love classics, so I had to add some of them.<br /><br />But yes, Alexander McCall Smith is someone who wrote something for eveyrone, I believe. His novels are not too difficult but they still add a lot of information and the stories are funny.<br /><br />Give them a try. And let me know how you liked them.Marianne https://www.blogger.com/profile/11810275740213848634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009417175818512962.post-56898293563618741922020-07-08T17:41:12.518+02:002020-07-08T17:41:12.518+02:00And I haven't read them all, yet. So, I can lo...And I haven't read them all, yet. So, I can look forward to more of his work.<br /><br />And of course, I always like coming to your page.<br /><br />See you next week.Marianne https://www.blogger.com/profile/11810275740213848634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009417175818512962.post-40078814893860932192020-07-08T06:02:54.316+02:002020-07-08T06:02:54.316+02:00Joyce Carol Oates is a bit hit or miss for me, but...Joyce Carol Oates is a bit hit or miss for me, but I did (against all my preconceived notions) rather enjoy Sexy. <br /><br />More importantly...DOTH MY EYES DECEIVE ME, or is that a midcentury juvenile author on your list?? Including some with HORSES?? This is now my favorite entry in this week's TTT, and the best part is I have somehow never heard of Mary Scott, but now her entire back catalog is on my unofficial TBR. Where do you recommend I start?RShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15389851788572591784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009417175818512962.post-48983251222086685562020-07-07T23:40:24.693+02:002020-07-07T23:40:24.693+02:00I enjoyed the books I read by Bill Bryson. Nicely ...I enjoyed the books I read by Bill Bryson. Nicely done this week!<br /><br /><a href="https://lectrice-vorace.blogspot.com/2020/07/the-top-ten-authors-ive-read-most.html" rel="nofollow">Here's my TTT list.</a>Lectrice Voracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11067403176756169827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009417175818512962.post-33046920428610175062020-07-07T20:04:11.464+02:002020-07-07T20:04:11.464+02:00I didn't have a problem remembering (most of) ...I didn't have a problem remembering (most of) my favorite authors, but I did find it tough to recall which of their books I'd read and which I hadn't. I didn't start really using Goodreads until a few years ago, so I don't have accurate stats there or really anywhere. Oh well! That's what guesstimation is for, right?<br /><br />Happy TTT!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009417175818512962.post-26361850843322328232020-07-07T18:20:35.334+02:002020-07-07T18:20:35.334+02:00I love No 1 Ladies Detective! I’ve tried some of h...I love No 1 Ladies Detective! I’ve tried some of his others but those are my fav! Reading Ladies Book Clubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12356583781714215067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009417175818512962.post-30514069753323825842020-07-07T17:41:05.778+02:002020-07-07T17:41:05.778+02:00Great list!! I've always wanted to read a book...Great list!! I've always wanted to read a book by Pearl S. Buck, but have never gotten around to it.<br /><br />Here's a link to my TTT post:<br />https://captivatedreader.blogspot.com/2020/07/top-ten-tuesday-authors-ive-read-most.htmlCaptivated Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15789205839634527219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009417175818512962.post-337254092780094592020-07-07T17:30:02.468+02:002020-07-07T17:30:02.468+02:00Pearl S. Buck wrote some amazing stories.
Here i...Pearl S. Buck wrote some amazing stories. <br /><br />Here is our <a href="http://www.longandshortreviews.com/miscellaneous-musings/top-ten-tuesday-authors-ive-read-the-most-books-by/" rel="nofollow">Top Ten Tuesday</a>. Astilbehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02492072749330662587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009417175818512962.post-83594646849233533102020-07-07T15:58:09.140+02:002020-07-07T15:58:09.140+02:00Great list, thanks for sharing! I really need to t...Great list, thanks for sharing! I really need to try Alexander McCall Smith! I tried to avoid the classics on my list because of - well - Dickens, Austen, Shakespeare... <br /><br />My TTT is here http://bookloverssanctuary.com/2020/07/07/top-ten-tuesday-authors-i-have-read-most-books-by/Michael @ The Book Lovers' Sanctuaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11154628163413703057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009417175818512962.post-13033079212372777932020-07-07T14:26:05.907+02:002020-07-07T14:26:05.907+02:00Charles Dickens wrote so many good books!
Thanks ...Charles Dickens wrote so many good books!<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by my list earlier. Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14241300876630582609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009417175818512962.post-61630544581494596882020-07-07T12:54:54.989+02:002020-07-07T12:54:54.989+02:00Yes, one of the biggest shocks last month. If I im...Yes, one of the biggest shocks last month. If I imagine all the books he could have written ...<br /><br />Thanks for your visit.Marianne https://www.blogger.com/profile/11810275740213848634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009417175818512962.post-30098593747581607712020-07-07T12:52:29.952+02:002020-07-07T12:52:29.952+02:00Carlos Ruiz Zafon definitely is gone too soon.Carlos Ruiz Zafon definitely is gone too soon.Marghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13508430635744720721noreply@blogger.com