tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post1124772983566464034..comments2024-03-28T18:35:23.778-07:00Comments on Book Haven : Convenience Store Woman Greghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-42399965642244330472022-11-18T11:20:25.218-08:002022-11-18T11:20:25.218-08:00I listened to the audio version of this novel and ...I listened to the audio version of this novel and reviewed it. I wrote: " It's an interesting novel that examines the notion of what it means to fit into society, what it means to be normal, along with examining traditional gender and societal stereotypes about relationships, etc. Convenience Store Woman is a novel that definitely makes you think about what it means to "fit in" and feel a sense of "belonging" within one's culture/community."Captivated Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15789205839634527219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-69767096681709613152022-11-14T23:55:50.648-08:002022-11-14T23:55:50.648-08:00Sounds really cool how this examines social norms,...Sounds really cool how this examines social norms, but seems to do it in a humanizing sort of way with the a look at this particular character.Kit @ Metaphors and Moonlighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10113986982046115579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-56670166327402277872022-11-14T19:20:40.158-08:002022-11-14T19:20:40.158-08:00I'm glad you reviewed this. I've been wond...I'm glad you reviewed this. I've been wondering if it's something I should read. I'm also fond of anything Japanese😁Tammy Sparkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07399852378701581588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-91188355869418721532022-11-14T16:38:09.814-08:002022-11-14T16:38:09.814-08:00Oh, this sounds interesting, especially for someon...Oh, this sounds interesting, especially for someone like me who loves Japan. I'll have to check it out.S. J. Pajonas (spajonas)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10440480921358036533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-71701876993174963372022-11-13T08:17:04.193-08:002022-11-13T08:17:04.193-08:00I have had this on my TBR for a long time. I want ...I have had this on my TBR for a long time. I want to read it next year, for sure. 📗<br /><br />That's one thing I hate about everything having a "spectrum" now. People will have one small thing that may or may not be part of a diagnosis and they think they, or someone else has it. I will tell you, from having a nephew with Aspergers, working on two autism related studies at my old job, and working with several autistic teens in Sebastian's old Kid's Theater company, that if they have intrusive thoughts they are incapable of keeping them to themselves. They don't have those kind of filters. 😐<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I'm excited to read this now. ☺<br /><br /><br />La La in the Libraryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18253014225202985934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-54367746544689163512022-11-12T16:40:20.572-08:002022-11-12T16:40:20.572-08:00Why do I like this cover so much? But yeah I agree...Why do I like this cover so much? But yeah I agree, NO ONE is "normal", that isn't a thing, and as long as she isn't *actually* silencing babies with knives, you do you, girl! I hate that whole concept of like, "fixing" people's quirks, you know? This sounds fun, though it's a bummer that the ending was disappointing! Shannon @ It Starts at Midnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10043593641190645773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-26270751449183152022-11-11T03:08:45.555-08:002022-11-11T03:08:45.555-08:00I liked this one too! I am glad I gave it a goI liked this one too! I am glad I gave it a goBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-4416697889193169672022-11-10T15:38:02.972-08:002022-11-10T15:38:02.972-08:00This one is new to me and I do like the sound of i...This one is new to me and I do like the sound of it. I enjoy books with odd characters and I think that Keiko sounds very interesting.Carole's Random Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06737905249530702688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-35915388014358615652022-11-10T13:39:06.211-08:002022-11-10T13:39:06.211-08:00That does sound like an interesting book. That does sound like an interesting book. Mary Kirklandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04991095291522043588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-66466539663126226502022-11-10T08:55:40.789-08:002022-11-10T08:55:40.789-08:00This sounds like an interesting read! As someone w...This sounds like an interesting read! As someone with OCD and who struggles with intrusive thoughts, I would be curious to see how this author portrays such things. paperbackprincesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07446601964387517150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-69055916366161694752022-11-10T07:31:32.840-08:002022-11-10T07:31:32.840-08:00This sounds like a fascinating read even if you co...This sounds like a fascinating read even if you couldn't decide how it made you feel in the end. Great review!Deanna @ A Novel Glimpsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08527505715939357796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-10286684267845250982022-11-10T06:41:54.445-08:002022-11-10T06:41:54.445-08:00I've seen very mixed reviews of this book. It ...I've seen very mixed reviews of this book. It sounds like it's thought-provoking at least.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-87419114610644608492022-11-10T04:35:32.635-08:002022-11-10T04:35:32.635-08:00I really liked this book! I agree that it's qu...I really liked this book! I agree that it's quirky and not the most uplifting reading experience, but it does stick with you. I read it months ago and still think about it sometimes.Aj @ Read All The Things!https://www.blogger.com/profile/02860483414620371093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-69285731307724878712022-11-09T23:01:42.053-08:002022-11-09T23:01:42.053-08:00I always enjoy books that can spark a conversation...I always enjoy books that can spark a conversation. A knife would help with that, huh? Yeah, I can see some debate lolNatalie @ The Biblioholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13171481042230271798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-36741042159292944022022-11-09T21:12:47.102-08:002022-11-09T21:12:47.102-08:00This is definitely a thought-provoking book based ...This is definitely a thought-provoking book based on the topics discussed. And Keiko was such an intriguing character. Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03848131929166247817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-76171381119297564602022-11-09T19:28:33.534-08:002022-11-09T19:28:33.534-08:00I like the sound of this one. I like books about ...I like the sound of this one. I like books about societal differences. Very interesting. WendyW https://www.blogger.com/profile/09283458500806066283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-74408085982851770442022-11-09T19:03:51.596-08:002022-11-09T19:03:51.596-08:00It's always great to find a book that's go...It's always great to find a book that's going to make you think, especially outside the box. I have watched various drama where of course, there is always that character who works at the all night quickie mart. And of course, the character is on the lowest status. Even here, I feel for those who have to work in those places, especially when you go in and they are practically in a cage with the cash register. Thanks for the wonderful review!<br /><br /><br><a href="https://caitlinnmegan.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Caitlin&Megan</a><br><a href="https://bonjourivyparker.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Ivy&Ellie</a><br><a href="https://csats.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Carefully Listening</a><br><a href="https://elliencompany.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Ellie</a><br><a href="http://colingrayfanfic.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">The Book Group</a><br><a href="https://itmeansnothingtome.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Holly&Stevie</a><br><a href="https://thislonnielove.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Cherry Blossoms</a><br><a href="https://heathandnick.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Better Left Unsaid</a>elliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15854933369544818739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-76690584562440187772022-11-09T17:24:55.339-08:002022-11-09T17:24:55.339-08:00This really does sound like a wonderful book club ...This really does sound like a wonderful book club read. I could see lots of interesting discussions springing from it.Suzanne @ The Bookish Librahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116292880784513187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-43490792535722531782022-11-09T17:02:55.822-08:002022-11-09T17:02:55.822-08:00Que pena que no te agrado del todo. Lo dejo p...Que pena que no te agrado del todo. Lo dejo pasar te mando un beso. J.P. Alexanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04983238277795190747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-44009174689430833192022-11-09T16:59:36.139-08:002022-11-09T16:59:36.139-08:00I agree this sounds like a great book club read. T...I agree this sounds like a great book club read. Thanks for putting it on my radar, Greg. Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15658833731713991138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-29935657500710420742022-11-09T15:59:55.882-08:002022-11-09T15:59:55.882-08:00This sounds like such an interesting read Greg. I...This sounds like such an interesting read Greg. I’m going to see if my library has a copy. Great review!thathappyreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14328912294928295775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-62232435934092365112022-11-09T15:44:04.121-08:002022-11-09T15:44:04.121-08:00I've been reading more *book club* style books...I've been reading more *book club* style books lately. I never really know how I feel about them but they stay in my head long after as I ponder how it all ended.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.fwiwreviews.net" rel="nofollow">Karen @For What It's Worth</a>Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-52530239843165490272022-11-09T15:05:19.584-08:002022-11-09T15:05:19.584-08:00This does sound like a good book club book. So muc...This does sound like a good book club book. So much to think about in it. Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-45119071451381806182022-11-09T14:58:40.844-08:002022-11-09T14:58:40.844-08:00Hooray for a focus on characters who don't fal...Hooray for a focus on characters who don't fall within societal norms. Bring on all those interesting, quirky characters - or just people who choose to live on their own terms.Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-46511319302839795742022-11-09T14:38:53.630-08:002022-11-09T14:38:53.630-08:00I am seeing more of that in books, where there are...I am seeing more of that in books, where there are characters who veer from standard social expectations. Sounds a bit to literary for me (I like uplifting reads), but it's good to hear it gave you a lot to ponder. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.com