Comments on: A Q&A With Iris Anthony with Giveaway

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 20:07:47 +0000

Congratulations! You are my lucky winner, Karen!

By: Melissa

Melissa — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 15:43:51 +0000

Love the idea of hearing from a dogs point of view woven in! This is on my TBR!

By: Patti Smith

Patti Smith — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 02:14:06 +0000

I’m a little nervous about the smuggling operation via dog it makes me sad just to think about it…but I still want to read the book.

By: Sheila (Book Journey)

Sheila (Book Journey) — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 19:44:02 +0000

Beautiful review and thoughts on this book. I am very curious about the dog now!

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By: Kim Hathorn

Kim Hathorn — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 18:45:39 +0000

The dog’s story definitely gives an extra dimension to this book. I love books from the point of animals, and have read several. I’d love to read this one for several reasons: (1). It takes place in 17th. century France, a very interesting place and time; (2). It involves the lace industry and everyday craftsmen, and I enjoy books that take place outside of the milieu of the royal courts and high society; (3). And it includes an animals point of view which clearly resonates with me. So, please put me in the giveaway! Thanks.

By: Karen White

Karen White — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 18:05:00 +0000

I’m a little worried about the dog, too, but as others have said this seems like a wonderfully unique piece of historical fiction.
I found your discussion on women and perfection provocative. It made me think of an old boyfriend who’s words have stuck with me (even if he didn’t I’m a pretty classic type A perfectionist, and he used to say to me, “you ARE perfect. you are the perfect you, in the perfect place you need to be, right now.” I do my best to remember that refrain as an alternative to my self-bashing. It can be liberating.

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By: Carl

Carl — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 16:11:00 +0000

I’ve been hoping to win a copy of The Ruins of Lace and now you’ve gotten me very intrigued by the role of the dog in this story. I swore off animal stories early for the same reason as Iris. I hope this won’t be too sad. Thanks for the interview and the giveaway.

By: diane

diane — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 15:46:59 +0000

the interview was enlightening and this book would be unforgettable. Best wishes.

By: Jo-Jo

Jo-Jo — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 14:59:14 +0000

I think it’s interesting how even back then women had such high standards to live up to. Would love a chance to win this book!

By: Felicia

Felicia — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 13:16:19 +0000

Nice interview/discussion. I’ve seen your book a lot around the blog scene lately, sounds like my kind of book. I can’t wait to read it!