tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38656633.post1645633790638269404..comments2024-03-29T00:34:36.786-05:00Comments on Book Chase: The Red Leather DiarySam http://www.blogger.com/profile/17448913705757509608noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38656633.post-18716831036938545662008-06-11T21:14:00.000-05:002008-06-11T21:14:00.000-05:00I haven't read it yet, Wendy. Strangely enough, I...I haven't read it yet, Wendy. Strangely enough, I don't even remember running into a copy of it anywhere yet. But thanks for the positive remarks...now I'll be looking for it again. :-)Sam https://www.blogger.com/profile/17448913705757509608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38656633.post-60588904697410017352008-06-11T17:55:00.000-05:002008-06-11T17:55:00.000-05:00Hi Sam, I just finished reading the Red leather Di...Hi Sam, I just finished reading the Red leather Diary and wanted to let you know what a great book it is. The author not only builds her story as if you are reading the original diary with her for the first time but also writes with a refined lyricism rare in nonfiction. Highly recommended.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02638441558990587779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38656633.post-13271316493509997912008-04-10T18:51:00.000-05:002008-04-10T18:51:00.000-05:00Jake, my best advice regarding review copies is to...Jake, my best advice regarding review copies is to only accept those books that sound interesting or good to you right up front. Be honest with the publishers and publicists when a book just doesn't sound right for you or when you are overloaded already. They will, I think, appreciate your frankness and can use their limited resources and copies to get the review copies to someone who has the Sam https://www.blogger.com/profile/17448913705757509608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38656633.post-9220661517750515892008-04-09T17:49:00.000-05:002008-04-09T17:49:00.000-05:00You're welcome WRT the link, Sam. I didn't enjoy w...You're welcome WRT the link, Sam. I didn't enjoy writing the review, especially because <I>The Red Leather Diary</I> is actually the first review copy of a book I've received from a publisher, although more are allegedly on the way. I've been warned that eventually the euphoria ("Free books!" "Someone vaguely cares about my opinion!") eventually wears off when you get more than you can read and Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38656633.post-36432014963013428532008-04-07T18:57:00.000-05:002008-04-07T18:57:00.000-05:00Interesting review, Jake. Thanks for the link. I...Interesting review, Jake. Thanks for the link. I'm a little disappointed by what you've written but I'll be taking a look at the book as soon as I spot a copy. Thanks again.Sam https://www.blogger.com/profile/17448913705757509608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38656633.post-15253917023244389392008-04-07T18:05:00.000-05:002008-04-07T18:05:00.000-05:00I read The Red Leather Diary and posted my thought...I read <I>The Red Leather Diary</I> and posted my thoughts <A HREF="http://jseliger.wordpress.com/2008/04/07/the-red-leather-diary/" REL="nofollow">here</A>. The short answer is that it's a mixed bag: too long for the amount of content but still touching and effective. In places the writing sags. The original article—see <A HREF="http://jseliger.wordpress.com/2007/07/05/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38656633.post-31281529153949835892008-03-26T17:47:00.000-05:002008-03-26T17:47:00.000-05:00Well, guys, looks like this one is a "mystery" for...Well, guys, looks like this one is a "mystery" for now. I haven't seen a review anywhere yet but it looks as if a bunch of us are going to take a look at this one when it hits the shelves of libraries and bookstores. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for the comments.Sam https://www.blogger.com/profile/17448913705757509608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38656633.post-23009623749310006732008-03-26T12:27:00.000-05:002008-03-26T12:27:00.000-05:00I received the email from the author as well and t...I received the email from the author as well and thought it looked fascinating. Wish she had offered me a review copy!jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38656633.post-179886505017450262008-03-26T11:43:00.000-05:002008-03-26T11:43:00.000-05:00Wow, this sounds really good. I too share some of ...Wow, this sounds really good. I too share some of your weaknesses. Thanks for bringing this one to my attention. I hadn't heard of it before.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00795619401977840939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38656633.post-45651003433280269372008-03-26T10:39:00.000-05:002008-03-26T10:39:00.000-05:00I got the same email from the author. I already t...I got the same email from the author. I already thought the book sounded interesting; I'm looking forward to reading it.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38656633.post-31677798529873272302008-03-26T08:44:00.000-05:002008-03-26T08:44:00.000-05:00I also received that email and it piqued my curios...I also received that email and it piqued my curiosity right away for the same reasons as it did you! I put my name in the library queue, but I might just go out and buy it, it sounds so good (and I hate having to wait for library books sometimes--as I'm at the bottom of this list rather than the top).Daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06415242678720695754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38656633.post-14909673743436669862008-03-26T00:58:00.000-05:002008-03-26T00:58:00.000-05:00This book intrigues me as well. I'll be on the lo...This book intrigues me as well. I'll be on the lookout for it.Bybeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10061186489010154661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38656633.post-17503718853963020692008-03-25T20:11:00.000-05:002008-03-25T20:11:00.000-05:00I got an email directing me to her site about the ...I got an email directing me to her site about the book (which looks very interesting) but unfortunately, no copies in hand yet. I'll wait till it arrives at the public library.Jeanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02270303640902731044noreply@blogger.com