tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post5443425167436346105..comments2024-01-24T17:15:26.688-04:00Comments on Bloomingwriter: Gardening in Nova Scotia: Canada Reads...The Birth House!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12107236871193698777noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-40955970993660344892011-01-18T12:03:14.910-04:002011-01-18T12:03:14.910-04:00Jodi, I so enjoy your writing and your views and r...Jodi, I so enjoy your writing and your views and recommendations.<br /><br />When I read this review of the Birth House by Ami McKay, I went to find it and read it.<br /><br />Wow! Ami is such a good writer that when I finished the book it was not so much that I had 'read'<br /> it as I had 'experienced' it. I am looking forward to reading more books by Ami McKay. I hope that sheDinamarca Lorenzennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-73144913263085569772011-01-05T12:56:46.509-04:002011-01-05T12:56:46.509-04:00An excellent review, Jodi! I've read about th...An excellent review, Jodi! I've read about this book somewhere before, but your review has convinced me I need to put this on my "must-read" list.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-77762999655717720192011-01-04T18:55:46.327-04:002011-01-04T18:55:46.327-04:00Oh no, something else to read! I've dipped bac...Oh no, something else to read! I've dipped back into fiction since I'm teaching a new short story class this spring, and this looks interesting. It is always good to learn about the writing process from other writers, as well--sorta makes one feel less alone in a lonely business. Thanks, Jodi!Benjamin Vogthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10661489036836711335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-37345414120013676072011-01-04T17:51:30.781-04:002011-01-04T17:51:30.781-04:00This books sounds like a wonderful story. I'l...This books sounds like a wonderful story. I'll have to find it soon. And I've enjoyed the background you've given. It definitely adds to the review.helen at summerhousehttp://summerhouseart.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-37094766303459314202011-01-04T14:49:00.416-04:002011-01-04T14:49:00.416-04:00Hi Ami! I've been to Lebanon a couple of times...Hi Ami! I've been to Lebanon a couple of times. I live just east of Ft. Wayne, in Ohio, and work there (FW). I graduated from IU in FW and one of my fellow dental hygiene classmates was from Lebanon - Jane Richardson. I've lost track of her since graduation.<br /><br />Looking forward to reading your book, Ami! I always trust Jodi's opinions. :-)Kylee Baumlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04288354709094515651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-33220860201659353162011-01-04T13:13:26.584-04:002011-01-04T13:13:26.584-04:00Hi Jodi,
Ian let me know you posted this - so I...Hi Jodi,<br />Ian let me know you posted this - so I'm popping out of my groundhog hole to say "thanks so much!" What a wonderful time I had during that interview. I always enjoy sitting down with you to share tea and conversation!!! <br /><br />Hope you're surviving this latest winter blast.<br />hugs to you and LSS - Happy New Year!!!<br /><br />(Oh, and to answer Kylee's Amihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01560740313420231408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-34031316327830762782011-01-04T10:44:10.306-04:002011-01-04T10:44:10.306-04:00I'm curious...where in Indiana is she from? (M...I'm curious...where in Indiana is she from? (Maybe it's near me!)Kylee Baumlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04288354709094515651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-37560489010612754312011-01-04T10:43:20.058-04:002011-01-04T10:43:20.058-04:00I just ordered the book, Jodi. It sounds like just...I just ordered the book, Jodi. It sounds like just the type of book I love. Thank you for the recommendation!Kylee Baumlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04288354709094515651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-9294439381879390632011-01-04T09:31:21.731-04:002011-01-04T09:31:21.731-04:00I love this site! Always a delight to find people ...I love this site! Always a delight to find people still interested in CanLit. I have yet to read The Birth House, but I'll be picking it up this afternoon and starting it as soon as I finish Adam Levin's massive The Instructions.<br /><br />I'm a Toronto based writer currently blogging about my attempt to self-publish my next novel, Hanlan's Point. Follow along at Jakehttp://www.jakebabad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-19744185938507953792011-01-04T08:31:40.007-04:002011-01-04T08:31:40.007-04:00I have read before that you liked this book. I wil...I have read before that you liked this book. I will have to get it. Thanks for the review.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-24044636114206288942011-01-04T02:11:05.855-04:002011-01-04T02:11:05.855-04:00Hi Jodi,
Have just discovered your blog and am de...Hi Jodi,<br /><br />Have just discovered your blog and am delighted to have done so! I am retiring to Nova Scotia later this year and want to get in to gardening, so you are now firmly on my favourites list!<br /><br />Have just ordered The Birth House for my New Year reading, thank you for the review.<br /><br />Happy New Year!<br /><br />Best wishes,<br />LynneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-49396641143471693092011-01-03T20:06:56.277-04:002011-01-03T20:06:56.277-04:00Hi, Jodi and Happy New Year;
I'll add this to ...Hi, Jodi and Happy New Year;<br />I'll add this to the reading list. Seems like every time I visit and read a review it turns out to be quite fantastic. We must have very similar tastes. <br /><br />5 years? Really? I guess that means I've been blogging for almost 5, too. Yikes. <br /><br />Did you happen to notice the FB Blogger Fling thing bouncing around today? I realize Seatlle about Kate/High Altitude Gardeninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06690999267357525527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-78495024730405888462011-01-03T19:59:16.544-04:002011-01-03T19:59:16.544-04:00The Birth House is one of the best novels I've...The Birth House is one of the best novels I've ever read. Best of luck to Ami...I'll be following with interest. Great review!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-72816953830009230552011-01-03T19:22:42.901-04:002011-01-03T19:22:42.901-04:00Jodi, you have made me want to read The Birth Hous...Jodi, you have made me want to read The Birth House again. It's been some years and I last read it when laid up with my own back injury. I didn't know the full story behind the story and found this so interesting. My fingers are tightly crossed for Ami.<br />AlisonAlison DeLoryhttp://www.alisondelory.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20831949.post-65345610237198463002011-01-03T19:22:14.817-04:002011-01-03T19:22:14.817-04:00It's been a few years since I read, "The ...It's been a few years since I read, "The Birth House," and this year I may just read it again. I absolutely loved it! Ami is one terrific writer, and I'm tickled pink that she's local as well. I'll be keeping my fingers crossed.<br /><br />Enjoyed learning more about her. Great post!Laura Besthttp://lauraabest.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com