Comments on: ‘The noose stays’ http://thesnoopster.com/2009/09/%e2%80%98the-noose-stays%e2%80%99/ the place to turn to for design inspiration, ideas and treasures for your Chicago home Mon, 18 Oct 2010 17:32:58 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Donna Diamond http://thesnoopster.com/2009/09/%e2%80%98the-noose-stays%e2%80%99/comment-page-1/#comment-1627 Donna Diamond Wed, 07 Jul 2010 04:00:41 +0000 http://thesnoopster.com/?p=1252#comment-1627 I first became a fan and "email friend" of Chris's just after he wrote MIDWIVES in 1999. As a book discussion leader, I had made MIDWIVES a selection for our monthly gathering. Our discussion was lively and I emailed Chris to let him know how much we all thoroughly enjoyed reading the story of Sybil Danforth. Now, many books later and even more telephone chats with Chris have solidified our faith in his writing,our enjoyment of his prose, and our anticipation of his next venture. From BEFORE YOU KNOW KINDNESS to THE DOUBLE BIND and now THE SECRETS OF EDEN, I am delighted to speak on behalf of my four book discussion groups when I say, "Thank you, Chris Bohjalian, for your storytelling skills and for bringing us so many unforgettable characters. It has been our great pleasure to get to know you through your words". I first became a fan and “email friend” of Chris’s just after he wrote MIDWIVES in 1999. As a book discussion leader, I had made MIDWIVES a selection for our monthly gathering. Our discussion was lively and I emailed Chris to let him know how much we all thoroughly enjoyed reading the story of Sybil Danforth.
Now, many books later and even more telephone chats with Chris have solidified our faith in his writing,our enjoyment of his prose, and our anticipation of his next venture. From BEFORE YOU KNOW KINDNESS to THE DOUBLE BIND and now THE SECRETS OF EDEN, I am delighted to speak on behalf of my four book discussion groups when I say, “Thank you, Chris Bohjalian, for your storytelling skills and for bringing us so many unforgettable characters. It has been our great pleasure to get to know you through your words”.

]]> By: Elizabeth Clark http://thesnoopster.com/2009/09/%e2%80%98the-noose-stays%e2%80%99/comment-page-1/#comment-1477 Elizabeth Clark Sat, 22 May 2010 23:40:06 +0000 http://thesnoopster.com/?p=1252#comment-1477 Hi! I just finished reading "Secrets of Eden" in one day. I couldn't put it down. I'm a Florida mom with two young boys and two dogs and finding time to read a book is really tough. I had been waiting for this book in my local library in St. Augustine for over a month as there were two hundred plus people on the waiting list. Being from Vermont and having a husband who is a University of Alabama graduate I find his books fill an interesting space in our home. My youngest son is already calling for my attention so many thanks for a heart provoking novel that captivates the moral mind. Elizabeth Clark Hi!
I just finished reading “Secrets of Eden” in one day. I couldn’t put it down. I’m a Florida mom with two young boys and two dogs and finding time to read a book is really tough. I had been waiting for this book in my local library in St. Augustine for over a month as there were two hundred plus people on the waiting list. Being from Vermont and having a husband who is a University of Alabama graduate I find his books fill an interesting space in our home. My youngest son is already calling for my attention so many thanks for a heart provoking novel that captivates the moral mind.
Elizabeth Clark

]]> By: Nan Abbott-Hourigan http://thesnoopster.com/2009/09/%e2%80%98the-noose-stays%e2%80%99/comment-page-1/#comment-1332 Nan Abbott-Hourigan Sat, 01 May 2010 20:51:32 +0000 http://thesnoopster.com/?p=1252#comment-1332 For Marian.. I do believe it's Bow-jail-ee-ann. :) I have read all Chris's books (save Skeletons at the Feast, which is next) and just finished Secrets of Eden last night. I was stretching out the last couple of chapters because I always get to that point and just don't want to face it that I'm coming to the end of another fabulous read! Chris is also my favorite, having replaced John Irving as of late! I'm always in great anticipation of the next Bohjalian novel! For Marian.. I do believe it’s Bow-jail-ee-ann. :)

I have read all Chris’s books (save Skeletons at the Feast, which is next) and just finished Secrets of Eden last night. I was stretching out the last couple of chapters because I always get to that point and just don’t want to face it that I’m coming to the end of another fabulous read! Chris is also my favorite, having replaced John Irving as of late! I’m always in great anticipation of the next Bohjalian novel!

]]> By: Nan Hart http://thesnoopster.com/2009/09/%e2%80%98the-noose-stays%e2%80%99/comment-page-1/#comment-1250 Nan Hart Tue, 06 Apr 2010 18:22:41 +0000 http://thesnoopster.com/?p=1252#comment-1250 Have become quite a fan in just a few years and now have read many of your books. They are all quite unique and that continues to keep me reading your books! Skeletons At The Feast is my favorite but Double Bind was awesome as well. You are coming to our local library tomorrow night and so I wanted to read your bio before meeting you in person. Can't wait to see what you offer us next! Nan Hart Rutland, VT Have become quite a fan in just a few years and now have read many of your books. They are all quite unique and that continues to keep me reading your books! Skeletons At The Feast is my favorite but Double Bind was awesome as well. You are coming to our local library tomorrow night and so I wanted to read your bio before meeting you in person. Can’t wait to see what you offer us next!
Nan Hart
Rutland, VT

]]> By: Marian Polglase http://thesnoopster.com/2009/09/%e2%80%98the-noose-stays%e2%80%99/comment-page-1/#comment-1244 Marian Polglase Sun, 04 Apr 2010 00:18:45 +0000 http://thesnoopster.com/?p=1252#comment-1244 I've read Midwives, Skeletons at the Feast, The Double Bind, and just finished The Buffalo Soldier. LOVED them all. (I'm saving the new one for my road trip in a couple weeks.) Chris is my new favorite author and I intend to read every book he's written. Now if I only knew how to pronounce his last name, for the times I recommend his books to my friends!! I’ve read Midwives, Skeletons at the Feast, The Double Bind, and just finished The Buffalo Soldier. LOVED them all. (I’m saving the new one for my road trip in a couple weeks.) Chris is my new favorite author and I intend to read every book he’s written.
Now if I only knew how to pronounce his last name, for the times I recommend his books to my friends!!

]]> By: Cheryle Rauchle http://thesnoopster.com/2009/09/%e2%80%98the-noose-stays%e2%80%99/comment-page-1/#comment-1075 Cheryle Rauchle Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:32:16 +0000 http://thesnoopster.com/?p=1252#comment-1075 I am now reading Secrets of Eden and i am loving it. First discovered "Midwives" in a bookstore in Newport, VT many years ago and was hooked. I have read everything of his i can get my hands on and while liking some better then others i have never been dissapointed. Keep on writing as i look forward to whats next. I am now reading Secrets of Eden and i am loving it. First discovered “Midwives” in a bookstore in Newport, VT many years ago and was hooked. I have read everything of his i can get my hands on and while liking some better then others i have never been dissapointed. Keep on writing as i look forward to whats next.

]]> By: Joan Phillips http://thesnoopster.com/2009/09/%e2%80%98the-noose-stays%e2%80%99/comment-page-1/#comment-952 Joan Phillips Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:39:43 +0000 http://thesnoopster.com/?p=1252#comment-952 I loved the article and photos of the house. I believe I have read every book Chris has written, starting with Midwives and the last was Skeletons at the Feast. I could not put any of them down and read well into early morning. I have just ordered the latest book today and am looking foreward to reading it(and probably missing a lot of sleep). I loved the article and photos of the house. I believe I have read every book Chris has written, starting with Midwives and the last was Skeletons at the Feast.
I could not put any of them down and read well into early morning. I have just ordered the latest book today and am looking foreward to reading it(and probably missing a lot of sleep).

]]> By: Harold Weber http://thesnoopster.com/2009/09/%e2%80%98the-noose-stays%e2%80%99/comment-page-1/#comment-745 Harold Weber Fri, 01 Jan 2010 14:32:26 +0000 http://thesnoopster.com/?p=1252#comment-745 Just finished reading "Skeletons at the Feast" and was highly impressed with the novel; wow, i could not put it down until I finished it. Looking forward to reading some of the other books! Just finished reading “Skeletons at the Feast” and was highly impressed with the novel; wow, i could not put it down until I finished it. Looking forward to reading some of the other books!

]]> By: Rose Mary Muench http://thesnoopster.com/2009/09/%e2%80%98the-noose-stays%e2%80%99/comment-page-1/#comment-278 Rose Mary Muench Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:05:56 +0000 http://thesnoopster.com/?p=1252#comment-278 I loved the article! Of course, he's my nephew so he can do no wrong and is basically, a nice and funny guy....hasn't changed at all. I do feel badly that he didn't mention his aunt and uncle's first visit to Lincoln, VT, and his telling the story of the hangman's rope in the eave and most assuredly, that there was a ghost in the house. That night I needed to use the bathroom which was downstairs. There was no bathroom upstairs, and frankly, I wouldn't have used that one either without the protection of my husband and some light!!!!! Couldn't find a light anywhere! My husband pulled matches out of his pants pocket and walked me downstairs with bookmatches! He promised me he would fight off any ghost on the way back upstairs.... and yes, Chris certainly has a very vivid imagintion! I loved the article! Of course, he’s my nephew so he can do no wrong and is basically, a nice and funny guy….hasn’t changed at all.

I do feel badly that he didn’t mention his aunt and uncle’s first visit to Lincoln, VT, and his telling the story of the hangman’s rope in the eave and most assuredly, that there was a ghost in the house.

That night I needed to use the bathroom which was downstairs. There was no bathroom upstairs, and frankly, I wouldn’t have used that one either without the protection of my husband and some light!!!!! Couldn’t find a light anywhere!

My husband pulled matches out of his pants pocket and walked me downstairs with bookmatches! He promised me he would fight off any ghost on the way back upstairs….

and yes, Chris certainly has a very vivid imagintion!

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