Happy Friday!
Today I'm participating in six blog hops. You can click on the host links below to find the blogs of others who are participating in each blog hop. If you're a blogger, feel free to join through the host links.
Question: Do you judge an author's work based on their political stances?
My response: Unless their political stances are heavily infused in their writing, an author's political stances have no impact on whether or not I choose to read their books. I will add that even if I agree with their stances, I prefer that the books I read are politics-free.
Today's excerpts are from the Kindle format of The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax (Mrs. Pollifax 1), by Dorothy Gilman.
The nurse walked out of the room, closing the door behind her, and Mrs. Polifax looked at the doctor and he in turn looked at her.
And here is an excerpt from 56%:
The spasm passed, and Mrs. Pollifax regained her poise and was relieved to see that Farrell had not noticed her moment of weakness. He was staring at their pathetic heap of treasures and saying, "Not bad, really, not bad at all. Their letting you out for walks, and these rocks you picked up, are the two real miracles allowed us. Nobody can ask for more than two miracles, the rest is up to us."
If you've read this book, then you'll likely remember what the "pathetic heap of treasures" is all about. If you haven't read it, then you'll have to dive in and find out.
My Kindle says I have a little more than three hours left to read. I'm going to try and finish it in a few days so I can hopefully post my review next week.
Just look at those beautiful green eyes. Miss Fiona Daisy says, "Hello and Happy Feline Friday!"
The photo I showed you last week were mini daffodils. These are the bigger ones that are blooming right now. The tulips have not yet begun to bloom in my neighborhood. The cherry blossoms are just beginning to emerge, so pretty soon I'll show you pictures of all of those.
Totally agree on the political stances I gave a similar answer to that, and OMG, she's so cuteee I love the name Fiona Daisy the flowers are beautiful :) Here is my post https://linsperspective.com/2025/03/28/book-blogger-hop-march-28th-2025/
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lin! :-)
DeleteI've never read a Mrs. Pollifax book but now I'm thinking I should. I like the excerpts. // I love daffodils. They are so friendly looking.
ReplyDeleteAnne, it's really good. I definitely want to read more in the Mrs. Pollifax series after this one. And I agree about the daffodils. :)
DeleteEven people on the other side of politics can write great books which have nothing to do with the topic.
ReplyDeleteHello back at you, Ms. Fiona Daisy! I thank you and the daffodils for linking up to Feline Friday.
Yes, I agree! :)
DeleteI never read Dorothy Gilman but that looks like a good one. Miss Fiona Daisy is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Yvonne. Yes, I definitely want to read more in the Mrs. Pollifax series after this one. :)
DeleteThanks for playing along with Book Beginnings! Your Kitty's eyes are amazing.
ReplyDeleteThank you! :-)
DeleteI'm going to be rereading that Mrs. Pollifax book soon. Your excerpts make me even more excited about it.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to discuss it, Mark! :)
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