Just read this for the first time last month. Wish I’d waited until the summer heat set in, but loved it all the same. (Also, I’m a composer, and for the first time ever, was not turned off by an author writing about music and music making.)
i love carson mccullers. she is one of my favorite authors. i think i have my next book club author! now to chose the book:) one of the best is member of the wedding.
i read this a summer or two ago. i was stunned by its absolute beauty– truly great american fiction. it is ideal for the summer to-do list, for anyone. i’m adding to my plans for the season. thanks for the reminder.
I’ve been wanting to read this for a long time. I think I’ll add it to my summer list. That quote is really compelling. I’ve seen the 1968 film adaptation, which is not bad, but not great.
Carson McCullers maybe a household name in the US, it isn’t in the UK. But the quote you chose was so compelling that I was sure I wanted to read the book. Thank you for a wonderful recommendation and please continue sharing not just what you cook and eat, but what you read as well.
Jenny says:
June 12th, 2014 at 8:12 pm
Just read this for the first time last month. Wish I’d waited until the summer heat set in, but loved it all the same. (Also, I’m a composer, and for the first time ever, was not turned off by an author writing about music and music making.)
betsy says:
June 13th, 2014 at 9:58 am
i love carson mccullers. she is one of my favorite authors. i think i have my next book club author! now to chose the book:) one of the best is member of the wedding.
SG says:
June 13th, 2014 at 11:06 am
I have this on my shelf and reading your post really makes me want to get in to it! the title alone is one of the greatest.
kcc says:
June 13th, 2014 at 11:22 am
i read this a summer or two ago. i was stunned by its absolute beauty– truly great american fiction. it is ideal for the summer to-do list, for anyone. i’m adding to my plans for the season. thanks for the reminder.
Lisa says:
June 13th, 2014 at 11:50 am
here here.
Sara says:
June 13th, 2014 at 7:15 pm
I’ve been wanting to read this for a long time. I think I’ll add it to my summer list. That quote is really compelling. I’ve seen the 1968 film adaptation, which is not bad, but not great.
Donna Baker says:
June 25th, 2014 at 10:56 am
I read this book as a teenager so long ago; no life experience and really liked the movie.
Lulu says:
July 16th, 2014 at 12:07 pm
My favorite summer book when I was 12. Reread it for years after. It’s this book and To Kill A Mockingbird.
Lynn D. says:
July 31st, 2014 at 7:41 pm
Thanks for recommending this book. Wonderful
Marianne Landzettel says:
August 23rd, 2014 at 11:36 am
Carson McCullers maybe a household name in the US, it isn’t in the UK. But the quote you chose was so compelling that I was sure I wanted to read the book. Thank you for a wonderful recommendation and please continue sharing not just what you cook and eat, but what you read as well.