tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31263701.post1297969446844820804..comments2023-09-26T06:05:07.597-05:00Comments on Austin Public Library Blog: Jose SaramagoEvelyn Carnahanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07758403956582858673noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31263701.post-33402109586576431262011-02-15T09:22:27.227-06:002011-02-15T09:22:27.227-06:00Yeah!! Amazing book!! Not only because of the stor...Yeah!! Amazing book!! Not only because of the story but also because of its structure. I am glad you liked it too! :) It is right now in our display of translated fiction. I hope others think the same.Alephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17322943694598697371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31263701.post-1415881111443651252011-02-10T11:14:09.927-06:002011-02-10T11:14:09.927-06:00I read Saramago's "The Tale of the Unknow...I read Saramago's "The Tale of the Unknown Island" this morning. What an incredible little book. It is only fifty-one pages, but is one of the best books I have read in a long time. A beautiful love story and fable.liblairianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03098620273684185132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31263701.post-14690430896027089912010-11-17T16:25:20.588-06:002010-11-17T16:25:20.588-06:00"All the names" has been considered one ..."All the names" has been considered one of the most romantic books ever. It is in my list of books to read!Alephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17322943694598697371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31263701.post-62498766458260717922010-11-04T17:41:05.347-05:002010-11-04T17:41:05.347-05:00Mari, I've intended to read "All the Name...Mari, I've intended to read "All the Names." After your endorsement, I'm headed to the fiction collection to check it out.liblairianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03098620273684185132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31263701.post-74282958097552370392010-11-04T17:39:34.621-05:002010-11-04T17:39:34.621-05:00Hey Christi, I too was surprised yet impressed tha...Hey Christi, I too was surprised yet impressed that Saramago took up blogging. Apparently he was apprehensive, but enjoyed the format once he got going.liblairianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03098620273684185132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31263701.post-74686181221850726292010-11-04T16:50:33.373-05:002010-11-04T16:50:33.373-05:00I love Saramago - love, love, love his books. I th...I love Saramago - love, love, love his books. I think All the Names is still my favorite though. I keep having to re-purchase it because I'm always giving it to people.Marikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14195873941515232734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31263701.post-81184089913141503482010-11-04T16:49:41.949-05:002010-11-04T16:49:41.949-05:00Blogging in his 80s! Great to see that age does no...Blogging in his 80s! Great to see that age does not preclude the ability to embrace new technology.Christihttp://www.ruminationavenue.comnoreply@blogger.com