tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644690488802388716.post3168254639910811130..comments2024-03-29T07:10:56.925-06:00Comments on Mysteries and More from Saskatchewan: "B" is for Gail BowenBill Selneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17268006369157307593noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644690488802388716.post-918783659968764222012-07-06T22:43:39.866-06:002012-07-06T22:43:39.866-06:00kathy d.: Thanks for the comment.
We look forward...kathy d.: Thanks for the comment.<br /><br />We look forward to further reading visits to Saskatchewan.<br /><br />And if you have the chance you can get on a plane. Saskatchewan would love to have you come to our province.Bill Selneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17268006369157307593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644690488802388716.post-56043449251826120422012-07-04T23:09:24.616-06:002012-07-04T23:09:24.616-06:00Well, now that I've finished Kaleidoscope, I&#...Well, now that I've finished Kaleidoscope, I've decided that Joanne Kilbourn and I will be meeting often in the future.<br /><br />I like to alternate types of books, and these will fit in nicely between Nordic noir and Sicilian angst -- as a counterpoint.<br /><br />I do like Gail Bowen's sense of humor and the dialogue between Zach and Joanne had me laughing often or thinking, "That's it, that's exactly the right response."<br /><br />Since my library has only four books or so in this series, I'll visit Abe Books and Better World Books to buy them used and will attempt to go through them in some type of chronological order.<br /><br />I have the first one thanks to a kind blogger.<br /><br />However, this presents a dilemma. Since the heat is brutal in my city, I am so tempted to just read about Joanne and her family sitting in my a/c, while sipping iced tea. That would be a virtual vacation for me.kathy d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644690488802388716.post-16766819351999506302012-07-02T22:49:56.507-06:002012-07-02T22:49:56.507-06:00kathy d.: Thanks for the comment.
I do not know ...kathy d.: Thanks for the comment. <br /><br />I do not know about a travelogue. The next time I see Gail I will ask her.<br /><br />I do not see Gail ever being or writing Joanne as cynical and defeated. Both are stalwart women.Bill Selneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17268006369157307593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644690488802388716.post-2721927132849670792012-07-02T20:21:19.810-06:002012-07-02T20:21:19.810-06:00The fact that you recommend Gail Bowen's books...The fact that you recommend Gail Bowen's books so highly compels me to begin reading them. Unfortunately, my library doesn't carry very many, an aspect of my city's "austerity program," which does target libraries, among other institutions.<br /><br />Gail sounds like a terrific person.<br />I so envy her taking the train across the beautiful Canadian landscape whenever she needs to travel. <br /><br />Has she ever written a travelogue about what she's seen via train?<br /><br />Her characters and easy writing style draw in a reader. I hope the progressive political slant keeps up; I hate cynicism and defeated people -- and characters.<br /><br />It's easy to give up, harder to keep hope alive.kathy d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644690488802388716.post-1085620817644126872012-06-01T22:18:08.601-06:002012-06-01T22:18:08.601-06:00J.L. Campbell: Thanks for the comment. Crime ficti...J.L. Campbell: Thanks for the comment. Crime fiction became worldwide for me when I started blogging.Bill Selneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17268006369157307593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644690488802388716.post-53186601539343509602012-06-01T20:57:13.122-06:002012-06-01T20:57:13.122-06:00I am meeting so many writers that are new to me on...I am meeting so many writers that are new to me on this crime fiction journey.J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644690488802388716.post-46146384034414687652012-06-01T08:41:49.139-06:002012-06-01T08:41:49.139-06:00srivalli: Thanks for the comment. The more people ...srivalli: Thanks for the comment. The more people reading Saskatchewan mysteries the better!Bill Selneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17268006369157307593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644690488802388716.post-16794593633171852352012-06-01T05:26:00.592-06:002012-06-01T05:26:00.592-06:00I haven't read any book by Gail. Saskatchewan ...I haven't read any book by Gail. Saskatchewan mysteries sound interesting. Adding it to my TBR.srivallihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09908875938685251911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644690488802388716.post-21308905871070897192012-05-31T21:00:14.787-06:002012-05-31T21:00:14.787-06:00Bev: Thanks for the comment. Gail would be a good ...Bev: Thanks for the comment. Gail would be a good addition to your TBR stack.Bill Selneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17268006369157307593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644690488802388716.post-31347269037663727262012-05-31T19:03:11.075-06:002012-05-31T19:03:11.075-06:00What a great profile! I haven't read any of h...What a great profile! I haven't read any of her work yet, but I keep hearing her name. Gonna have to get one of hers onto my TBR stack...<br /><br />Here's my <a href="http://myreadersblock.blogspot.com/2012/05/crime-fiction-alphabet-letter-b.html" rel="nofollow">Letter B</a>Bev Hankinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01127476456755776574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644690488802388716.post-80024387373445900672012-05-28T22:17:58.270-06:002012-05-28T22:17:58.270-06:00Peggy Ann: Thanks for the comment. Saskatchewan cr...Peggy Ann: Thanks for the comment. Saskatchewan crime fiction welcomes you. There are numerous good options.Bill Selneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17268006369157307593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644690488802388716.post-40441378077071691372012-05-28T22:16:33.325-06:002012-05-28T22:16:33.325-06:00Clarissa: Thanks for the comment. While not flying...Clarissa: Thanks for the comment. While not flying Gail does visit lots of places in Canada. Maybe you will have a chance to meet in the future.Bill Selneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17268006369157307593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644690488802388716.post-90643296834888024232012-05-28T20:53:05.550-06:002012-05-28T20:53:05.550-06:00Very nice profile! I have never read anything set ...Very nice profile! I have never read anything set in Saskatchewan. Your blog has opened up a whole new line for me!Peggy Annhttp://peggyannspost.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644690488802388716.post-79496208726631990912012-05-28T16:57:34.815-06:002012-05-28T16:57:34.815-06:00What a life! I would have loved to have met her wh...What a life! I would have loved to have met her when I lived in Calgary.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160669603997465454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644690488802388716.post-17490924402727789962012-05-28T13:01:46.821-06:002012-05-28T13:01:46.821-06:00TracyK.: Thanks for commenting. I hope you are abl...TracyK.: Thanks for commenting. I hope you are able to find one or more of Gail's books.Bill Selneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17268006369157307593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644690488802388716.post-66517692297042131222012-05-28T13:00:25.013-06:002012-05-28T13:00:25.013-06:00Margot: Thanks for the comment. I know you and Gai...Margot: Thanks for the comment. I know you and Gail would enjoy speaking with each other. You are even closer academically with each being involved with English at the university level.Bill Selneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17268006369157307593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644690488802388716.post-14479928232488438392012-05-28T12:59:00.952-06:002012-05-28T12:59:00.952-06:00Maxine: Thanks for the comment. It would probably ...Maxine: Thanks for the comment. It would probably be best not to read the review because part of it is with regard to the existing family situation.Bill Selneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17268006369157307593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644690488802388716.post-17699061562229151742012-05-28T07:16:08.724-06:002012-05-28T07:16:08.724-06:00Interesting coverage of an author that is new to m...Interesting coverage of an author that is new to me. I will have to add her to my list of authors/books to look for at sales. My husband doesn't fly at all (and I really don't like flying either).TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644690488802388716.post-71591711815579487652012-05-28T06:02:34.192-06:002012-05-28T06:02:34.192-06:00Bill - An excellent choice for the letter B. I tru...Bill - An excellent choice for the letter B. I truly enjoy the Joanna Kilbourn series and although I'm not far enough along to be ready for <i>Kaleidoscope</i>, I look forward to it when I get there. Bowen and I have in common an academic background, so that's an appealing "draw" too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644690488802388716.post-71027987754025597512012-05-28T04:28:32.314-06:002012-05-28T04:28:32.314-06:00Lovely profile, Bill. Great to have a bomb shelter...Lovely profile, Bill. Great to have a bomb shelter in your garden, and I totally sympathise with her about the flying. Look forward to your next articles about Gail Bowen, though I may skip your upcoming review as I've as-yet only read the first Joanne Kilbourn book.Maxine Clarkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06628509319992204770noreply@blogger.com