tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17064999.post4838792987343676745..comments2024-01-24T15:53:16.634-05:00Comments on Icelandic Fever: a Southern Saga: Helping others, or, CoalescenceDarien Fisher-Dukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02886321196588554175noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17064999.post-75401538393442942612009-09-12T17:31:01.270-04:002009-09-12T17:31:01.270-04:00I just bought Homer and Langley by E.L. Doctorow (...I just bought Homer and Langley by E.L. Doctorow (for a quick read) Some people buy a case of toilet paper at Costco, I buy books!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17064999.post-19011146101321895172009-09-12T15:42:58.402-04:002009-09-12T15:42:58.402-04:00Well, maybe you need a bit of a break, Janet. Why ...Well, maybe you need a bit of a break, Janet. Why not try <a href="http://fooface.blogspot.com/2009/04/one-pure-note.html" rel="nofollow">The Fish Can Sing</a>, by Laxness? I don't think you'll be disappointed!Darien Fisher-Dukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02886321196588554175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17064999.post-8447412450261270562009-09-12T13:16:57.404-04:002009-09-12T13:16:57.404-04:00Oh No! Read Block, for some reason I am having a d...Oh No! Read Block, for some reason I am having a difficult time with book three. Maybe time for a rest and to read something else. I am the only person that reads multiple books at a time?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17064999.post-12355952075591520322009-08-24T19:41:33.543-04:002009-08-24T19:41:33.543-04:00Uh oh, Janet. This is a sign. This means YOU could...Uh oh, Janet. This is a sign. This means YOU could get Icelandic Fever! If you are so mesmerized by Kristen, wait until you read Laxness, and the Sagas! You just might get out of control ...Darien Fisher-Dukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02886321196588554175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17064999.post-54668312930007285462009-08-24T17:37:26.697-04:002009-08-24T17:37:26.697-04:00Help me...I have had to put myself on a schedule....Help me...I have had to put myself on a schedule. I could sit and read Kristin L. until the end...Sunday I allowed myself 2 hours in the morning and then did "stuff" and in the afternoon 1 hour. I actually set a timer!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17064999.post-9705076177694933532009-08-19T20:09:48.501-04:002009-08-19T20:09:48.501-04:00Yes all three in one book, so I will be reading an...Yes all three in one book, so I will be reading and weigh training at the same time!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17064999.post-55771521156769804222009-08-19T18:59:22.944-04:002009-08-19T18:59:22.944-04:00Oh, did you get the book that includes all 3 volum...Oh, did you get the book that includes all 3 volumes in the series? I am reading vol. 1, but have 2 and 3 waiting. Loving it!Darien Fisher-Dukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02886321196588554175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17064999.post-14214023708844315032009-08-19T18:28:04.371-04:002009-08-19T18:28:04.371-04:00My book arrived today 1144 pages of reading enjoym...My book arrived today 1144 pages of reading enjoyment!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17064999.post-91239535038448356752009-08-15T17:51:16.786-04:002009-08-15T17:51:16.786-04:00I kind of wanted to work my way to Iceland..I have...I kind of wanted to work my way to Iceland..I have it from a knowledgeable source that it can create a bit of an obsession...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17064999.post-2871187419252725172009-08-15T09:39:17.291-04:002009-08-15T09:39:17.291-04:00Batty: my copy of the Quire arrived!Batty: my copy of the Quire arrived!Darien Fisher-Dukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02886321196588554175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17064999.post-30124750683296749642009-08-14T23:05:51.277-04:002009-08-14T23:05:51.277-04:00Wow, Janet! I hope so! Kristin actually never make...Wow, Janet! I hope so! Kristin actually never makes it to Iceland, but I think it will be an interesting look at medieval society in a country really close to Iceland, thus an oblique look at Iceland as well. But it really doesn't matter because essentially IT'S A GREAT STORY! :-) Now the way this works, you know, is you have to be willing to share your thoughts about the book on my blog ... or on yours, and let me link to it. Either way!Darien Fisher-Dukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02886321196588554175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17064999.post-58271495335328899022009-08-14T22:18:33.680-04:002009-08-14T22:18:33.680-04:00I think I"m going to begin a new adventure......I think I"m going to begin a new adventure...I ordered the book from Amazon...let's see if I catch Icelandic Fever.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17064999.post-6453355279481411402009-08-13T07:52:29.757-04:002009-08-13T07:52:29.757-04:00Sounds like a Great Date! My should arrive soon.Sounds like a Great Date! My should arrive soon.Darien Fisher-Dukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02886321196588554175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17064999.post-81588707438019526922009-08-12T21:36:02.377-04:002009-08-12T21:36:02.377-04:00I know what you'll be doing in your spare time...I know what you'll be doing in your spare time for the next few weeks- it really sucks you in. The Weaver read it again this spring.<br /><br />P.S. The <i>Quire</i> has landed. How about the ninth of October (Leifr EirĂksson day, and the day before I leave for Iceland!)Professor Battyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09802171986501104683noreply@blogger.com