Elyse Kamibayashi

Stanley Works Inc

Elyse is interested in built-in bookcases for her home library.

Peter J. Carroll

Elyse trusts Powell's staff with her life.

Elif Batuman

Elyse recommends picking up a copy of The Idiot by Elif Batuman while it's on sale for $1.99 on Amazon today.

Colson Whitehead

Elyse highly recommends Colson Whitehead's The Underground Railroad, describing it as masterfully-written and thought-provoking.

Ruth Ozeki

Elyse recommends The Book of Form and Emptiness by Ruth Ozeki.

Genzaburō Yoshino, Neil Gaiman

Elyse shares How Do You Live? by Yoshino Genzaburo as a favorite AAPI read.

Min Jin Lee

Elyse includes Pachinko by Min Jin Lee in her list of favorite AAPI reads.

Monique T. D. Truong

Elyse's favorite AAPI reads include The Book of Salt by Monique Truong.

Asako Serizawa

Elyse mentions Inheritors by Asako Serizawa as a recommended AAPI book.

Cathy Park Hong

Elyse's AAPI reads include Minor Feelings by Cathy Park Hong.

Jia Tolentino

Elyse enjoys Trick Mirror by Jia Tolentino as a recommended AAPI read.

John Okada

Elyse's recommended AAPI reads include No-No Boy by John Okada.

Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston

Elyse's list of favorite AAPI reads features Farewell to Manzanar.

T. J. Klune

Elyse is considering getting Cerulean Sea but now feels pressured to get Whispering Door instead.

T. J. Klune

Julie Otsuka

Elyse enjoyed reading When the Emperor was Divine and found it fantastic.

Ruth Ozeki

Elyse enjoyed The Book of Form and Emptiness, finding it so good!

Anthony Doerr

Elyse thought Cloud Cuckoo Land was awesome and enjoyable.

Peter J. Carroll

Elyse was frustrated by constant narrative changes, impacting her enjoyment of the book.

John Carreyrou

Elyse is excited to read Bad Blood this year.

Robert McCloskey

Elyse enjoys the gems One Morning in Maine and Blueberries for Sal.

Robert McCloskey

Elyse enjoys the gems One Morning in Maine and Blueberries for Sal.

Min Jin Lee

Elyse finished Pachinko yesterday. Tbh, sweeping, multigenerational narratives tend to exhaust me a bit, this one was incredibly compelling…and sobering.

Evelyn Waugh

Elyse has Brideshead Revisited on hold at the library and is excited for a change of pace.

Rachel Kerr

Elyse mentioned Former Intern recommended by former intern Kayla.

Samantha Irby

Elyse found No Thank You a lot of fun

Min Jin Lee

Elyse started reading Pachinko last week and is completely sucked in.

Peter J. Carroll

Elyse enjoyed the books mentioned in the email.

Margaret Mulheran, Susan Elkin, Kazuo Ishiguro, Sue Bennett, Dave Stockwin

Elyse hadn't read Never Let Me Go in several years but remembered how it made her feel intensely alive and rewired her perceptions.

Peter J. Carroll

Elyse found the discussion around loneliness and death fascinating.

Peter J. Carroll

Elyse found the book extremely cerebral and rather depressing.

Peter J. Carroll

Elyse found it not a fun read by any stretch.

Peter J. Carroll

Elyse mentioned a book where a character escaped from the emperor's prison through his paintings.

F. Scott Fitzgerald

Elyse enjoyed reading The Great Gatsby and found the characters to be intriguing.

Herman Melville

Elyse mentioned Moby Dick in comparison to other classic novels.

Kazuo Ishiguro

Elyse is currently in the middle of reading Klara and the Sun and would love to join the discussion.

Samuel H. Kellogg

Elyse mentions Leviticus Books in comparison to Morioka Shoten.

Harper Lee

Elyse enjoyed To Kill a Mockingbird and found it to be a thought-provoking and engaging read.

F. Scott Fitzgerald

Elyse mentioned The Great Gatsby briefly in comparison to To Kill a Mockingbird.

Sally Rooney, Alice Birch, Mark O'Rowe, Lenny Abrahamson

Elyse thinks this sounds a lot like Normal People.

Sally Rooney

Elyse hadn't read Conversations with Friends.

Sally Rooney, Alice Birch, Mark O'Rowe, Lenny Abrahamson

Elyse enjoyed Normal People and found it captivating.

Sally Rooney

Elyse mentioned Conversations with Friends but did not provide a clear opinion.

Susanna Clarke, Ferran Ràfols Gesa

Elyse loved reading Piranesi and finished it in a day.

Anne Lamott

Elyse really enjoys reading Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott.

Makoto Fujimura, N. T. Wright

Elyse is interested in exploring Art and Faith by Makoto Fujimura.

Hermann Hesse

Elyse is intrigued by Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse.

Stephen Jones

Elyse loved the whimsical world of Stardust by Neil Gaiman, finding it a delightful escape from reality.

J.R.R. Tolkien

Elyse highly recommended The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien for its captivating storytelling and charming characters.

F. Scott Fitzgerald

Elyse praised The Great Gatsby as a timeless classic with vivid characters and a compelling storyline.

Herman Melville

Elyse criticized Moby Dick for its overly descriptive passages and slow-paced narrative.

Harper Lee

Elyse mentioned To Kill a Mockingbird in comparison to The Great Gatsby, praising its powerful themes of justice and empathy.

Brian Jacques

Elyse enjoyed reading Redwall by Brian Jacques and highly recommends it to other book nerds.

Brian Jacques

Elyse and her brother used to fight over who got to read the Redwall book first at the library.

Brian Jacques

Elyse enjoyed attempting to make 'deeper ’n ever turnip ’n tater ’n beetroot pie' from the Redwall cookbook.

Peter J. Carroll

Elyse found the article interesting.

Ian Christians

Elyse mentioned music as a key element in the novel, adding depth to the characters and plot.

M. H. Abrams, Stephen Greenblatt

Elyse praised literature for its insightful exploration of human emotions, connecting readers to profound experiences.

Samuel Johnson

Elyse criticized the language used in the book, finding it difficult to follow and lacking clarity.

Jia Tolentino

Elyse has already read Trick Mirror, but couldn't resist getting her own physical copy.

Rebecca Solnit

Elyse mentioned A Field Guide to Getting Lost by Rebecca Solnit.

Okakura Kakuzo

Elyse mentioned The Book of Tea by Okakura Kakuzō.

Stephen King

Elyse's brother received 'It' for Christmas and enjoyed it very much. It appears to be a short and beautiful read.

J.R.R. Tolkien

Elyse praised The Hobbit as a delightful adventure with memorable characters.

J.R.R. Tolkien

Elyse preferred The Lord of the Rings over The Hobbit for its epic scale and rich mythology.

F. Scott Fitzgerald

Elyse didn't provide a clear opinion on The Great Gatsby but mentioned it in comparison to other books.

Jia Tolentino

Elyse found the Trick Mirror cover clever, but couldn't fully appreciate it while reading on her Kindle.

Toni Morrison

Elyse mentioned the book Beloved.

村上春樹

Elyse praised Norwegian Wood as a captivating novel that explores themes of love and loss in Tokyo.

村上春樹

Elyse mentioned Kafka on the Shore but did not provide any specific comments about it.

Matt Haig

Elyse is wavering over The Midnight Library and will definitely need a full report.

Ken Liu

Elyse was sent a short story from The Paper Menagerie and it broke her, now she's on a 16 week waiting list for the book.

Marilynne Robinson

Elyse is excited to dive into the latest Marilynne Robinson book, Jack.

Alix E. Harrow

Elyse found The Ten Thousand Doors of January to be pure escapism during the beginning of the pandemic.

Harriet May Savitz

Elyse enjoyed reading RUN DON’T WALK. It kept her engaged with its fast-paced storyline.

F. Scott Fitzgerald

Elyse enjoyed The Great Gatsby, a classic novel with vivid characters and a tragic love story.

Jane Austen

Elyse also mentioned Pride and Prejudice, another classic with a strong female protagonist and witty dialogue.

Madeleine L'Engle

Elyse always reads The Irrational Season by Madeleine L’Engle during the holidays, finding it cozy and lovely.

Toni Morrison

Elyse praised Beloved by Toni Morrison as a haunting and powerful exploration of slavery and motherhood.

Daphne du Maurier

Elyse cautiously optimistic about the remake of Rebecca.

Ann Patchett

Elyse spent several hours listening to The Dutch House this weekend and it did not disappoint.

Peter J. Carroll

Comparison to The Dutch House mentioned.

Maxine Hong Kingston

Elyse believes books are hands down the best birthday gifts.

F. Scott Fitzgerald

Elyse enjoyed The Great Gatsby and found the characters intriguing.

Jane Austen

Elyse mentioned Pride and Prejudice but did not provide any specific comments.

Peter J. Carroll

Elyse received a gift from her brother and sister-in-law.

SparkNotes Staff, J. K. Rowling

Elyse enjoyed Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, praising J.K. Rowling's magical storytelling.

Suzanne Collins

Elyse compared The Hunger Games to Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, finding it equally captivating.

Louise Glück

Elyse highly recommends _Wild Iris_ for someone in need of poetry this fall.

Elizabeth George Speare

Elyse loved _The Witch of Blackbird Pond_ as a kid.

Quan Barry

Elyse gave up on We Ride Upon Sticks because there was too much field hockey and not enough magic for her taste.

Grace Metalious

Elyse started Peyton Place, which has been delightfully fall-ish.

Quan Barry

Elyse just started We Ride Upon Stick and it seems delightful.

Tana French

Elyse is super excited to read something by Tana French for the first time.

Quan Barry

Elyse found We Ride Upon Sticks to be unappealing due to its sports theme.

Nathaniel Hawthorne

Elyse considers The House of the Seven Gables the ultimate fall read, with old houses, witchcraft, amazing characters, and New England providing a multi-sensory experience.

James Joyce

Elyse found Ulysses to be a challenging but rewarding read.

Herman Melville

Elyse didn't enjoy Moby Dick as much as Ulysses, finding it too dense.

Jane Austen

Elyse appreciated the wit and charm in Pride and Prejudice.

F. Scott Fitzgerald

Elyse enjoyed The Great Gatsby and found it to be a captivating and beautifully written novel.

J. K. Rowling

Elyse mentioned Harry Potter but did not provide any specific comments or opinions about it.

Suzanne Collins

Elyse was disappointed in The Hunger Games, feeling that it lacked depth and originality.

Donna Tartt

Elyse enjoyed The Goldfinch more than The Secret History, despite a drag in the middle. It's worth it.

Donna Tartt

Elyse found The Secret History to be less enjoyable compared to The Goldfinch.

Edith Nesbit

Elyse decided to read it and it did not disappoint.

Monique Truong

Elyse is looking forward to dedicating more time to Bitter in the Mouth this weekend.

Alain De Botton

Elyse considers The Architecture of Happiness one of the best books she read last year.

Robert M. Pirsig

Elyse mentions Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance as sort of a memoir, so it might not count.

Peter Mendelsund

Elyse finds What We See When We Read fascinating and beautiful

Jia Tolentino

Elyse is reading Trick Mirror by Jia Tolentino, a collection of essays on cultural 'prisms'.

Monique T. D. Truong

Elyse enjoyed The Book of Salt, finding it exquisitely written and capable of evoking emotions like crying on the metro.

John Okada

Elyse read No-No Boy a few weeks back and found it incredible, focusing on the aftermath of the incarceration of Japanese Americans during WWII.

Madeleine L'Engle

Elyse loved The Moment of Tenderness, a collection of previously unpublished short stories by Madeleine L’Engle based on her early life. The stories feel personal and are perfect lunchtime reads.

Charles Dickens

Elyse fell in love with Dickens thanks to David Case's work.

Anna Sewell

Elyse's favorite book as a kid

John Richard Green

Elyse definitely went through a John Green phase.

John Green

Elyse sobbed while reading The Fault in Our Stars.

Jean Craighead George

Elyse loved Julie of the Wolves and Island of the Blue Dolphins as favorites growing up.

Scott O'Dell

Elyse loved Julie of the Wolves and Island of the Blue Dolphins as favorites growing up.

Natalie Goldberg

Elyse enjoyed Natalie Goldberg's comparison of writing to a 'practice' like meditation.

Madeleine L'Engle

F. Scott Fitzgerald

Elyse enjoyed reading Tender Is the Night by F. Scott Fitzgerald and found it captivating.

Lev Nikolaevič Tolstoy

Elyse, that's awesome! You're in a great place to tackle War and Peace.

Charles Dickens

Elyse highly recommends A Christmas Carol for a heartwarming holiday read.

David Sedaris

Elyse loves David Sedaris so much.

Madeleine L'Engle

Elyse used to read The Irrational Season every December and may revive that tradition this year.

Ernest Hemingway

Elyse thought Men Without Women was a great way to be introduced to him.

Lev Nikolaevič Tolstoy

Elyse mentioned that she recently read Anna Karenina.

George Bull

Elyse compares the book to The Folio Society edition.

Makoto Fujimura

Elyse thought the jacket of Silence and Beauty was a little translucent.

Donna Tartt

Elyse enjoyed reading The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt, a captivating novel with rich character development.

Peter Mendelsund

Elyse found Cover by Peter Mendelsund absolutely fascinating.

Keith Henry Brown, Paul Simon

Elyse's favorite local indie is Bridge Street.

Christopher Foyle

Elyse will never forget Foyles in London.

Jay McInerney

Elyse likes City Lights for their poetry section, and it is praised as second only to another bookstore.

James Baldwin

Elyse read Giovanni's Room a few months ago and has been dying to talk about it with someone.

W. F. Jackson Knight

Elyse's roommate is reading that book and she might borrow it when her roommate is done.

Peter J. Carroll

Elyse borrowed a book from the library and had to wait 4 months due to high demand.

Madeline Miller

Elyse joined the hordes of people giving Circe 5 stars. So good.

Peter J. Carroll

Elyse found it to be a brilliant and masterfully done re-telling of a greek myth.

Terry Pratchett

Elyse found Good Omens to be a source of joy.

J.R.R. Tolkien

Elyse loved the adventurous tale of Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit.

J.R.R. Tolkien

Elyse enjoyed the epic journey of Frodo and the Fellowship in The Lord of the Rings.

Peter J. Carroll

Elyse loved the book, said it was so good.

Kristin Hannah

Elyse enjoyed The Nightingale, a compelling historical fiction novel with strong female characters.

Kristin Hannah

Elyse was moved by The Great Alone, a gripping story of survival and resilience set in the Alaskan wilderness.

Mary Oliver

Elyse mentioned the book Upstream by Mary Oliver in a neutral tone.

Billy Collins

Elyse finds Billy Collins' Picnic, Lightning intriguing as it is technically poetry.

Marilynne Robinson

Elyse feels the need to add Home by Marilynne Robinson to her reading list.

Zora Neale Hurston

Elyse's brother recently recommended Their Eyes were Watching God, saying it was great to listen to.

Harper Lee

Elyse found To Kill a Mockingbird to be a captivating and thought-provoking read.

Robert M. Pirsig

Elyse found Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance worth the trek, as familiarity can blind you too.

Frank Herbert

Elyse has heard so many people recommend Dune.

F. Scott Fitzgerald

Elyse is excited to add The Great Gatsby to her to-read list.

Lev Nikolaevič Tolstoy

Elyse is considering adding War and Peace to her to-read list.

n/a

Elyse enjoyed reading Ender's Game and found it to be a lot of fun.

Jeanne DuPrau

Elyse highly recommends People of the Book to any fans of historical fiction, as it is technically inspired by a true story.

W. F. Jackson Knight

Elyse jumps back and forth between the present day and key moments from the book's history.

Elyse found listening to the audiobook version helped her appreciate the prose at a new level, especially due to the narrator's influence.

F. Scott Fitzgerald

Elyse enjoyed The Great Gatsby and found it to be a captivating read.

Lev Nikolaevič Tolstoy

Elyse mentioned Anna Karenina in comparison to The Great Gatsby.

Kahlil Gibran

Elyse found a stunning copy of The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran, loving its incredible look and feel.

Annie Proulx

Elyse thought Brokeback Mountain was excellent, with a mix of stark grittiness and magical realism.

川端康成

Elyse just finished Snow Country by Yasunari Kawabata and found it desperately sad but beautifully written.

W. A. Mathieu

Elyse is reading The Listening Book, finding it sweet and insightful.

Pico Iyer

Elyse is also reading The Lady and the Monk, exploring stereotypes in Japanese culture.

Anthony Doerr

Elyse is really enjoying Cloud Cuckoo Land so far, but finds it to be like a Russian novel in scope/character count.

Genzaburō Yoshino, Neil Gaiman

Elyse found How Do You Live to be absolutely fantastic, wise, and sweet, possibly Miyazaki's favorite book from childhood.

Mary Ruefle

Elyse recommends Madness, Rack, and Honey for contemplative essays on poetry and writing. It's gorgeously written and super insightful, perfect for a relaxing read with a cup of tea.

Sally Rooney

Elyse mentioned Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney in a recent conversation.

Rebecca Solnit

Elyse is currently reading The Faraway Nearby by Rebecca Solnit and was just floored by the book.

Amor Towles

Elyse is loving A Gentleman in Moscow, recommended by her mom.

Gaston Bachelard

Elyse finds The Poetics of Space fascinating so far.

Peter J. Carroll

Elyse mentioned hitting a few bookstores on the way.

Rebecca Solnit

Elyse is reading A Field Guide to Getting Lost by Rebecca Solnit. It’s absolutely wonderful. Best read slowly with large cups of tea.

Okakura Kakuzo

Elyse finished The Book of Tea by Kakuzō Okakura over the weekend and is now really into traditional Japanese tea ceremonies.

Kazuo Ishiguro

Elyse is really excited about Klara and the Sun, can't wait to read it!

Fritz Eichenberg

Elyse really loved the sort-of manifesto by a Japanese artist. It was fantastic with lots of underlines.

Samantha Irby

Elyse found it laugh-out-loud funny and amazing.

J.R.R. Tolkien

Elyse praised The Hobbit as a classic fantasy adventure that transports readers to a whimsical world filled with magic and adventure.

J.R.R. Tolkien

Elyse lauded The Lord of the Rings for its epic scope, intricate world-building, and timeless themes of friendship and heroism.

Khursida Press House

Elyse is saddened by the closing of her favorite bookstore, Mermaid Books, due to COVID.

Ann Patchett

Elyse is really enjoying the story of the Dutch House and its prose.

Asako Serizawa

Elyse is really enjoying the prose of Inheritors.

Ursula K. Le Guin

Elyse highly recommends Ursula Le Guin's Earthsea books. They're brilliant, will suck you in, and cover important themes.

Douglas Stuart

Elyse enjoyed the raw and emotional journey depicted in Shuggie Bain by Stuart.

Agatha Christie

Elyse's favorite Christie novel, 'Endless Night,' is not as well-known as others. The reader could not put it down.

J. K. Rowling

Elyse absolutely loves HP for creating a magical world.

Michael Dirda

Elyse acknowledges Le Guin as a genre-bending masterpiece.

Brian Tracy

Elyse enjoyed Less, a delightful and humorous read.

Sloane Crosley

Elyse found I Was Told There'd Be Cake to be a fun and relatable collection of essays.

Terry Pratchett

Elyse thought Good Omens was a witty and entertaining novel.

James Herriot

Elyse loved All Things Bright and Beautiful by James Herriot.

P. G. Wodehouse

Elyse found Joy in the Morning by P.G. Wodehouse to be a delightful and humorous read.

Cathy Park Hong

Elyse found Minor Feelings fascinating, with incredibly personal anecdotes and direct discussions of race and Asian American identity.

Anne Lamott

Elyse enjoyed Almost Everything by Anne Lamott, finding it funny, honest, and hopeful. She recommends it as an excellent pandemic read.

Ibram X. Kendi

Elyse found *Stamped from the Beginning* challenging to listen to but found it easier when multitasking. She baked and packed while listening.

Angelyn Mozier

Elyse discovered Mahogany Books and found copies of How to Be an Anti-Racist and White Fragility, which were sold out elsewhere.

Robin J. DiAngelo

Elyse discovered Mahogany Books and found copies of How to Be an Anti-Racist and White Fragility, which were sold out elsewhere.

Joy Kogawa

Elyse just finished reading Obasan by Joy Kogawa, based on her experiences during WWII. The book was stunningly powerful and heartbreaking.

John G Tower

Elyse mentioned Capitol Hill Books as a local bookstore option.

Green Book Amazon

Elyse mentioned East City Books as a local bookstore option in comparison to Capitol Hill Books.

Lloyd Alexander

Elyse and her brother loved the Prydain Chronicles starting with _The Book of Three_.

Brian Jacques

Elyse recommends _Redwall_ for talking animals on adventures with epic battles and feasts.

Ruth Ozeki

Elyse highly recommends A Tale for the Time Being, a brilliantly inventive story of our shared humanity and the search for home.

Lev Nikolaevič Tolstoy

Elyse highly recommends reading Anna Karenina before War and Peace as a better intro to Russian lit.

Lev Nikolaevič Tolstoy

Lev Nikolaevič Tolstoy

Elyse recommends The Death of Ivan Ilyich as a really short and excellent option for a concentrated dose of Tolstoy.

Lev Nikolaevič Tolstoy

Elyse loved Anna Karenina and hated the cover.

George Saunders

Elyse picked up Congratulations, by the way at Politics & Prose purely because of the cover and found it great.

Makoto Fujimura

Elyse mentioned the Folio Society's cover of Anna Karenina, Silence & Beauty by Makoto Fujimura, and The Goldfinch as favorite book covers.

Donna Tartt

Elyse mentioned the Folio Society's cover of Anna Karenina, Silence & Beauty by Makoto Fujimura, who's one of my favorite artists, and The Goldfinch as favorite book covers.

J. K. Rowling

Elyse feels like the UK has better covers, but is still salty about how amazing their Harry Potter covers are compared to ours.

Madeline Miller

Elyse's favorite book was Circe.

Ross Gay

Elyse's favorite book was Book of Delights by Ross Gay.

Terry Pratchett

Elyse found the quirky/hilarious/irreverent tone in Good Omens pleasing, as mentioned by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett.

Brian Tracy

Elyse almost feels guilty reveling in a happy book like Less with its lightheartedness that was really lovely.

Peter J. Carroll

Elyse mentioned a funny bit about the correct pronunciation in a book.

Vladimir Nabokov

Elyse highly recommends Lolita for its beautiful prose, similar to the mentioned book but without horrifying themes.

Peter J. Carroll

Elyse enjoyed NPR review and the reviewer found the book unbearable halfway through.

Peter J. Carroll

Elyse thinks <@UK7HPAT08> might be interested in joining the book club.

Peter J. Carroll

Elyse mentioned books in comparison to each other.

Peter J. Carroll

Elyse explores the theme of children dying and being replaced by AFs.

Adams Media

Elyse thinks 'favorite of the journals' is slow and meditative, perfect for a gray day and earl grey tea.

W. F. Jackson Knight

Elyse has a copy of a book to lend out to others.

Peter J. Carroll

Elyse thinks the Terry Pratchett collaboration makes the book zanier and funnier.

Harper Lee

Elyse loved To Kill a Mockingbird and found it heartwarming.

Georgina Moore

Elyse mentions Garnett fans in comparison to Pevear and Volokhonsky.

Toni Morrison

Elyse discusses the intricate storytelling of Beloved, highlighting its emotional depth and impact on readers.

Toni Morrison

Elyse briefly mentions Sula in comparison to Beloved, noting similarities in the author's writing style.

Peter J. Carroll

Elyse was hoping Bridge Street in DC using Bookshop wasn't like GrubHub for books.

Suzanne Collins

Elyse expressed envy over The Hunger Games, wishing she had thought of such a gripping dystopian world.

James Dashner

Elyse didn't enjoy The Maze Runner, finding the plot too derivative of other dystopian novels.

Peter J. Carroll

Elyse has heard a few people rave about this book.

Peter J. Carroll

Elyse enjoys passing by the books on her way to Trader Joe's, noticing the changing collection and seeing people smile at familiar titles, brightening her walk.

Peter J. Carroll

Elyse bought these for her brother and sister-in-law as a thoughtful housewarming gift.

F. Scott Fitzgerald

Elyse mentioned Fitzgerald in passing, no specific comments provided.

Peter J. Carroll

Elyse noticed that Capitol Hill Books got rid of their iconic window wall of books.

Frank Herbert

Elyse enjoyed reading Dune a lot and found the world-building fascinating.

J.R.R. Tolkien

Elyse was disappointed with Lord of the Rings and felt it did not live up to the hype.

Peter J. Carroll

Elyse mentioned a list of black-owned bookstores in a blog post.

John G Tower

Elyse found Capitol Hill Books to be a great read with a charming setting.

Nathaniel Hawthorne

Elyse highly recommends Book A as a captivating read.

Alice B. Toklas

Elyse found Book B to be an interesting choice but didn't provide further comments.

Brit Bennett

Elyse enjoyed The Vanishing Half, praising Brit Bennett's storytelling and character development.

Zakiya Dalila Harris

Elyse found The Other Black Girl to be an interesting read, though lacking a clear direction.

Stephen King

Elyse has read It by Stephen King and thinks it's great.

Lamb, George N.

Elyse mentioned Mahogany Books, a Black-owned bookstore in DC.

Peter J. Carroll

Elyse mentions about using things with attached memories but being upset when losing them, questioning whether bookmarks have free will as they seem to disappear.

Peter J. Carroll

Elyse mentioned that Folio Society is having a sale.

Peter J. Carroll

Elyse mentioned a book store that has been around since the 80s.

Wai-chew Sim

Elyse agrees with Becky that Ishiguro is always challenging and feels like she's still unpacking it.

Peter J. Carroll

Elyse appreciated the gesture of using a Sharpie as a bookmark, but preferred using a proper bookmark for her books.

Peter J. Carroll

Elyse wants to read more books by people of color to diversify her reading list.

Peter J. Carroll

Elyse loves them!

Peter J. Carroll

Elyse is having such a hard time deciding.

Peter J. Carroll

Ray Bradbury

Elyse thinks he'll love it so much.

Peter J. Carroll

Elyse enjoys this as one of her favorite holiday traditions.

Mark Royden Winchell

Elyse found the news about Joan Didion's passing interesting.

NA

Elyse spent half her time in the children’s lit area because there were so many amazing old books that she thought were out of print.

M. A. K. Printing Press

Elyse discovered amazing old books that she thought were out of print in the children’s lit area.

Peter J. Carroll

Elyse is interested in the most random thing people have used as a bookmark.

Peter J. Carroll

Elyse loves the idea of a blog post on supporting indie bookstores for the holidays.

n/a

Elyse heard differing reviews of the followups but feels that Ender's Game ended well.

William Shakespeare

Elyse has a friend who's reading that.

Peter J. Carroll

Elyse mentioned the idea of inventing fictional vigets for reading fiction or non-fiction.

Peter J. Carroll

Elyse mentioned that the article was popular but overwhelming for Amanda Brainerd.

Dave Franklin

Elyse hasn't read Goodreads yet but is excited to add it to her list.

Peter J. Carroll

Elyse thinks yanking people out of stories should be a punishable offense.

Peter J. Carroll

Elyse mentioned a book she wants to read but hasn't yet.

Peter J. Carroll

Elyse found this book amazing.

Robert N. Macomber

Elyse thinks Honorable mention is purty.

Sara Baker, John Evans, Martin Landon, Norm Shannon

Elyse was intrigued by the impact of a tiny little book that sparked a huge debate.

Peter J. Carroll

Elyse enjoys having totes filled with books for different areas of the house.

Markus Zusak

Elyse enjoyed reading The Book Thief, finding it a captivating and emotional story.

Peter J. Carroll

Elyse is a fan of flaming prose and enjoys the writing style.

Irwin Unger

Elyse thinks These questions are awesome!

Broadway PRESS

Elyse feels that Armie Hammer can do no wrong.

Peter J. Carroll

Elyse mentioned a redboxofbooks in a link about the newest way to check out library books in Houston vending machines.