tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post9179178230747201105..comments2024-03-22T02:20:24.383-05:00Comments on eclectic / eccentric: Book Review: Packing for MarsTrishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13917705393662132891noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post-8557842374191629852010-09-13T16:38:21.426-05:002010-09-13T16:38:21.426-05:00Zibilee - I can't wait to hear what you think ...Zibilee - I can't wait to hear what you think of it!<br /><br />Jenners - See, I knew you would like Mary Roach. I could feel it...Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13917705393662132891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post-67796595720776979762010-09-13T16:08:22.060-05:002010-09-13T16:08:22.060-05:00I'm reading "Stiff" right now and lo...I'm reading "Stiff" right now and loving it. I read "Spook" earlier in the year and knew right away that she was an author I was going to read regardless of the subject matter.Jennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post-22877035967639029452010-09-12T20:43:24.746-05:002010-09-12T20:43:24.746-05:00I love Roach as well and really want to read this ...I love Roach as well and really want to read this book. It sounds as though you had a really good time with it, and I am hoping I feel the same! Great review!Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05857638467064749190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post-77660647524710582192010-09-12T20:33:15.224-05:002010-09-12T20:33:15.224-05:00Jenny - She definitely cheers me up! I laugh out l...Jenny - She definitely cheers me up! I laugh out loud while reading.Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13917705393662132891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post-54969736915591167612010-09-12T17:53:03.045-05:002010-09-12T17:53:03.045-05:00Because I always forget to look her up at the libr...Because I always forget to look her up at the library and I accept too many review books, whihc I am currently saying no to.<br />I wrote down her Stiff book when I heard about that a few years ago. I'll be adding this one as well. Nothing like a snarky chick to cheer me up :)Jenny Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04077659644092707107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post-58804641160575399942010-09-12T11:10:41.326-05:002010-09-12T11:10:41.326-05:00Clare - I really enjoy reading Roach's books; ...Clare - I really enjoy reading Roach's books; they are so eccentric in their content.Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13917705393662132891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post-72222395873014261542010-09-12T09:15:51.347-05:002010-09-12T09:15:51.347-05:00I haven't been moved to read Roach's first...I haven't been moved to read Roach's first few books- <i>Stiff</i> would freak me out and <i>Bonk</i> holds absolutely no interest for me- but this sounds like a good place to start with her. I'm glad you like it so much!Clarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02783751107843469945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post-56244737117455982702010-09-11T20:58:27.036-05:002010-09-11T20:58:27.036-05:00Jill - I recommend reading this, but I have a chic...Jill - I recommend reading this, but I have a chick crush on Mary. She's such a free-spirited, no holds barred kind of woman.<br /><br />Kathy - It was a really interesting read, so I definitely recommend it.<br /><br />Stephanie - It is very similar to her other books, so if you liked them, I think you'll like this one.<br /><br />Andi - Stiff is still the best of the bunch, but this one is less "sensationalism" and more back to basics for her, so I'd give it a try.<br /><br />Jenny - I really enjoy her sense of humor. She seems so snarky and brave.Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13917705393662132891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post-77162666110742211482010-09-11T16:59:52.135-05:002010-09-11T16:59:52.135-05:00She was so hilarious and interesting when I saw he...She was so hilarious and interesting when I saw her at the breakfast at BEA, but I've looked at this in the store (since I never got my box that has TWO copies of this in it, LOL) and it seemed so textbook-like. The quotes you picked out are hilarious though!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14128837662718618636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post-76533249538415926072010-09-11T16:56:10.668-05:002010-09-11T16:56:10.668-05:00I'm determined to try this one. I couldn't...I'm determined to try this one. I couldn't finish either Bonk or Spook, which was SUCH a disappointment after loving Stiff. This one sounds more up my alley than the previous two, so I hope I'll have better luck.Andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05220718933942181809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post-5722000604617555652010-09-11T11:07:02.391-05:002010-09-11T11:07:02.391-05:00I have read all of Roach's other books, so I w...I have read all of Roach's other books, so I will definitely be picking this one up too. Glad you liked it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post-16214152213684813822010-09-11T09:36:26.285-05:002010-09-11T09:36:26.285-05:00I got a copy at BEA too but haven't had a chan...I got a copy at BEA too but haven't had a chance to read it yet. I bet my hubby would love it.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post-17832136740876875822010-09-11T08:15:15.303-05:002010-09-11T08:15:15.303-05:00I need to hop to it and read this one! I was excit...I need to hop to it and read this one! I was excited to get a copy at BEA, but it's been languishing on the shelf. :-(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com