Good morning and welcome to another Sunday Salon.
I stayed up late last night finishing The Catcher in the Rye, by J. D. Salinger, my chosen book for Banned Books Week.
It was actually my first time reading it, and over the years I’ve heard mixed reviews of it.
So imagine my surprise to find myself totally drawn into Holden Caulfield’s world….so much so that I was actually depressed for much of the book!
Until the end, of course, with that scene that seemingly promises a better tomorrow.
What did the rest of you think of it? If you’ve read it, of course.
On October 5, I’ll be posting my review during Banned Books Week, and having a giveaway of the book at Rainy Days and Mondays.
My reading and blogging week went pretty well, in spite of the “death” of my LCD TV…or maybe because of it. More time for reading.
But I was also feeling angst and veering between positive feelings about its repair to the possibility of finding a new one.
On the Blogs This Week:
Tuesday Potpourri: Playing with PicMonkey
Final Check-In for Round Three (Row 80)
Sweet Saturday Samples: Investigating
Sparking a Story on a Saturday
Review: Sister, by Rosamund Lupton (Click Titles for reviews)
Review: Click: An Online Love Story, by Lisa Becker
Review: This Time Together, by Carol Burnett
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As for upcoming events, we have Bloggiesta next weekend, and I’ll be “making over” this blog. And then Banned Books Week!
What are your Sunday plans? Plans for the upcoming week?
I think I’ll be watching movies. I was going to see the Clint Eastwood film….maybe.
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The Carol Burnett book should be an interesting one! Have a great week!
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I really enjoyed it, Harvee….thanks for stopping by!
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You had a great week. We have a lot of family stuff that is bring me down and cutting into my reading time. Hopefully things will change this week. See you tomorrow!
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I know what you mean, Lori…sometimes we have to really work to carve out reading time. Thanks for stopping by.
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I wasn’t hugely impressed with Catcher but I liked other Salinger works I’ve read.
Today my Dad is visiting to help us with our bajillion* DIY jobs that need doing. (* Only a slight exaggeration.) And tonight, if we have energy left, it’s pub quiz time!
Have a good week.
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I’ll have to check out some of his other works, Nose in a Book. Thanks for stopping by…and enjoy your projects.
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I read “The Catcher in the Rye” last year for Banned Books Week! It was my first time reading it, too, and I enjoyed it more than I was expecting to.
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I was almost dreading it, worried that I would hate it. So I’m glad I enjoyed it, too. Thanks for stopping by, M. J.
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I haven’t read it before, but I have heard that it is best appreciated when read as a teenager. It’s nice that you were able to become so absorbed in it.
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I think you’re probably right, Alyce, which was why I was surprised that I got into it. I think my enjoyment came afterwards, upon reflection. Thanks for stopping by.
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Catcher in the Rye has been on my all time favorite reads list for years. I have not read it in about 10 years, so I should read it to see how I feel about it now!
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I like to reread old favorites from time to time. I have Rebecca and Gone with the Wind on my reread stack. Thanks for stopping by, Nise.
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The Catcher In the Rye was a high school classic I really enjoyed, but have avoided rereading because I’m afraid it won’t be the same from my middle-aged vantage point. I’ll be sure to look for your review.
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This was my first time, so in spite of my older vantage point, it was surprisingly enjoyable. Thanks for stopping by, JoAnn.
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Stunning quest there. What happened after? Take care!
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