tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148557807474310110.post5279266163584283966..comments2022-07-19T07:48:28.683-04:00Comments on Belle, Book, and Candle: The Middle of Things by J.S. Fletcher and A Tribute to Muhammad AliBellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04335523622158333456noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148557807474310110.post-30892876984567139862016-06-12T11:52:26.932-04:002016-06-12T11:52:26.932-04:00Kat, you are too kind. I always love hearing from ...Kat, you are too kind. I always love hearing from you. Mr. Fletcher is a delight. I just finished 'The Middle of Things' last night and was delighted to find that his mystery-novel-loving aunt plays a big part in the denouement! She is feisty and wears a bonnet to tea. I hope she appears in his other books.<br /><br />This whole week has been emotionally exhausting. So many millions or words and photos and videos and accolades and memories of Ali playing over and over in the media. It seems everyone has an Ali story. Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04335523622158333456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148557807474310110.post-13778744027958079082016-06-12T11:47:35.466-04:002016-06-12T11:47:35.466-04:00I know what you mean. I sometimes go to order anot...I know what you mean. I sometimes go to order another free book for my Kindle through Early Bird Books only to be advised that I had already ordered it months ago. I can't keep up!Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04335523622158333456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148557807474310110.post-53931327853480858982016-06-12T11:45:40.194-04:002016-06-12T11:45:40.194-04:00Thanks so much for sharing your Ali story. From wh...Thanks so much for sharing your Ali story. From what I have learned about The Champ, he was always willing to meet with a fan. He just loved people! And I think he was aware how much his attention to someone meant to them. Your cousin is fortunate to have such an inspiring memory.<br /><br />Yes, the memorial service was quite amazing. I watched every minute of it. Three hours, and yet, more could most likely have been said. The tributes from the family were so courageous. They must have been exhausted.Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04335523622158333456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148557807474310110.post-40701332471605495052016-06-12T11:11:06.462-04:002016-06-12T11:11:06.462-04:00Belle, I always love your blog! I love Golden Age...Belle, I always love your blog! I love Golden Age detective fiction and thank you for introducing me to J.S. Fletcher. And I did not know Muhammad Ali came from Louisville. It must have been a very moving occasion to see the procession. Kathttp://mirabiledictu.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148557807474310110.post-62768981858593108172016-06-12T09:29:07.196-04:002016-06-12T09:29:07.196-04:00I do love free and I especially love them for my K...I do love free and I especially love them for my Kindle - where I can't see how many unread books continue to stack up!joan.kylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17015342608992682333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148557807474310110.post-68293285598527013992016-06-11T18:37:15.915-04:002016-06-11T18:37:15.915-04:00I will be on the lookout for J.S. Fletcher. Sound ...I will be on the lookout for J.S. Fletcher. Sound likes fun read(s). <br /><br />I was saddened and uplifted at the same time at Muhammad Ali's passing. I happened to be in the car while the tributes and prayers were being broadcast live on PBS on Friday and was overwhelmed at the breadth of those who spoke, of all faiths. <br /> <br />One of my cousins was enamored with Muhammad Ali. Some connections were and Muhammad Ali graciously agreed for my cousin, then about 13, to visit his home in Chicago and spend time with his hero. A photo was taken and I'm sure is even more a treasure now. Penny O'Neillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14665025558373015362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148557807474310110.post-78078239589338780002016-06-11T14:00:02.132-04:002016-06-11T14:00:02.132-04:00Hi, Kathy. Mr. Fletcher came to me as a free ebook...Hi, Kathy. Mr. Fletcher came to me as a free ebook from Early Bird Books. Then I discovered more of his works at the library, and Joan (above) sent a link to another source (manybooks.net). <br /><br />I am totally stunned to read of the influence Muhammad Ali had all around the world. I just thought of him as a hometown guy. Wow. Millions and millions of words have been written about him. This past week has been quite an emotional experience here in Louisville. If you get a chance, read some more about him and his life. Remarkable.Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04335523622158333456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148557807474310110.post-47843107094044284632016-06-11T13:54:52.993-04:002016-06-11T13:54:52.993-04:00Thanks, Joan, for the tip on manybooks.net. I disc...Thanks, Joan, for the tip on manybooks.net. I discovered Mr. Fletcher due to a free ebook from Early Bird Books and then found that my library had others. I love free, don't you?Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04335523622158333456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148557807474310110.post-73622702625658103482016-06-11T10:01:44.242-04:002016-06-11T10:01:44.242-04:00I've not heard of J.S. Fletcher before, and he...I've not heard of J.S. Fletcher before, and he sounds like an author worth exploring. I do love those Golden Age mysteries, especially when they have a dash of humor. <br /><br />I know very little about Muhammed Ali, but he does sound like an interesting man. May he rest in peace.Kathy A. Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01499969787028085716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148557807474310110.post-67593470470900007852016-06-11T08:46:43.926-04:002016-06-11T08:46:43.926-04:00You can download quite a few of Fletcher's boo...You can download quite a few of Fletcher's books for free here: http://manybooks.net/authors/fletcherjs.html<br />I've have a few from this site, but I haven't read any yet. <br />joan.kylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17015342608992682333noreply@blogger.com