tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173906506361756569.post3417976426392637266..comments2023-09-30T02:57:37.255-07:00Comments on doodle thoughts: ... and then I turned 12doodlegirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09492630069984722724noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173906506361756569.post-68481815135755059612009-04-18T17:18:00.000-07:002009-04-18T17:18:00.000-07:00That's a cute illo you did for your post with ...That's a cute illo you did for your post with the letters falling off the page! Makes me want to go pour a bowl of alpabits!Doodlestreethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00097052476747723351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173906506361756569.post-11099690519795890272009-04-18T18:13:00.000-07:002009-04-18T18:13:00.000-07:00I love so many books. One of my favorites is Poss...I love so many books. One of my favorites is Possession by A.S. Byatt. Passionate!violetismycolorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14483842097989012804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173906506361756569.post-78120150991706929032009-04-18T18:35:00.000-07:002009-04-18T18:35:00.000-07:00Shawn! I can so relate to this post of yours! (cut...Shawn! <br><br>I can so relate to this post of yours! (cute drawing, too). I nodded the entire time i was reading because I am not a reader, either! I love People mags as well and the only books I really enjoy reading are gossip books. You should try it. It is nearly the same as reading a People! <br><br>Try Barbara Walters: "Audition" or "Losing It: And Gaining My Life Back One Pound at a Time" by Valerie Bertinelli. Or .. as a blogger.. you may prefer Heather Armstrong's book (http://www.dooce.com/) titled: "It sucked and then I cried..." <br><br>Read the types of books you naturally enjoy. And don't feel bad if they're books from the 6th grade. If you enjoy them, that's what matters most.Autumnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173906506361756569.post-64703278008413140492009-04-18T19:20:00.000-07:002009-04-18T19:20:00.000-07:00Shawn... I, too, don't read for pleasure much...Shawn... I, too, don't read for pleasure much anymore. Last year I read a paperback for the first time in YEARS while camping. I experienced that joy that I once knew (the same joy you had before your assigned reading.) <br><br>But then, it is difficult for me to find the time to read at home. I really should try harder, I guess. Sadly, I end up reading "geek" technical books rather than stories where I can escape and observe the story seemingly first hand. (sigh)Ken Harrisonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173906506361756569.post-5423696925979115052009-04-19T11:23:00.000-07:002009-04-19T11:23:00.000-07:00Great post Shawn! I totally know what you mean by ...Great post Shawn! I totally know what you mean by missing the characters when the book ends. I'm re-reading a book that I read about 15 years ago, something I've never done! If you like books that are character driven, try Watership Down, a favorite of mine. Or anything by Dean Koontz, a mystery/horror writer whose characters are so vivid! Happy reading!dannynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173906506361756569.post-23357787857325277822009-04-19T16:58:00.000-07:002009-04-19T16:58:00.000-07:00Anything by Anne Tyler...(Dinner At the Homesick R...Anything by Anne Tyler...(Dinner At the Homesick Restaurant...The Accidental Tourist...Ladder of Years... Breathing Lessons...)<br><br>http://www.randomhouse.com/author/results.pperl?authorid=31626Janethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04553786323163253553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173906506361756569.post-46686809301891692162009-04-20T16:42:00.000-07:002009-04-20T16:42:00.000-07:00OMG, Shawn. Having read 84 books last year I don&#...OMG, Shawn. Having read 84 books last year I don't know how I would live w/o a book in my hand. Go to my blog and look at the list, now down at the bottom. I put 1-5 + marks after my readings. I finished BLUES LESSONS yesterday - a midwestern story of life in the 50's to 60's...good/easy/relationship focused. I really think you should tackle ROAD TO QUOZ by William Least Heat Moon. It's non-fiction. Takes you places in our country you wouldn't expect to go. Or, I can see you reading THE DAILY COYOTE, also NF. From last year - try THE ZOOKEEPER'S WIFE, about another side of WWII. Let me quit so you can pick up a book!Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15343930089802454694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173906506361756569.post-64315772931096567582009-04-20T22:04:00.000-07:002009-04-20T22:04:00.000-07:00Thank you so much for your comments and suggestion...Thank you so much for your comments and suggestions! I'm so excited! I will look at each book you all suggested. And choose one of them for my next book.<br><br>Kate, I'm so impressed that you have read 84 books in one year. That's like a book every 4 days! That's incredible! I can't even fathom that.<br><br>It's nice to hear from you, Ken!doodlegirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09492630069984722724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173906506361756569.post-87003925015640864562009-04-21T05:30:00.000-07:002009-04-21T05:30:00.000-07:00Shawn, I also suggest you try TURTLE MOON by Alice...Shawn, I also suggest you try TURTLE MOON by Alice Hoffman - she's magical. You'll see why I say that when you read her books. And, if you want to tackle a great children's book, try THE PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH - very whimsical and one of my all time faves from when I was studying children's lit in college.<br>BTW, my house is a mess, my yard needs work, my blog is unattended for days...the life of a book reader has its challenges.Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15343930089802454694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173906506361756569.post-87385040711236848872009-05-01T19:12:00.000-07:002009-05-01T19:12:00.000-07:00Shawn: Just finished CHANGE OF HEART by Jodi Picou...Shawn: Just finished CHANGE OF HEART by Jodi Picoult and have started THE PACT by her. Look into her work! It's fabulous.Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15343930089802454694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173906506361756569.post-8032752753855266312009-05-01T22:35:00.000-07:002009-05-01T22:35:00.000-07:00OH Kate! I just adore you. WOW!!!! Thank you so mu...OH Kate! I just adore you. WOW!!!! Thank you so much for all your wonderful suggestions... and someone like you who reads and completes a book every 3 or 4 days... well... I become quiet and listen to you.<br><br>(and.. because you sorta somewhat know me....)<br><br>TURTLE MOON, THE PANTOM TOLLBOOTH and CHANGE OF HEART have all piqued my curiosity. <br><br>You're wonderful! I'm gonna pick up a few books. I will post soon which books I am reading.<br><br>Thank you again. I so appreciate you. (hug)doodlegirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09492630069984722724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173906506361756569.post-12126781060676425732009-05-04T19:40:00.000-07:002009-05-04T19:40:00.000-07:00Oh, wow! I was such a reader when I was a child, t...Oh, wow! I was such a reader when I was a child, too, and then assigned reading hit and I felt so trapped and then I realized that if I read them quickly and got the work stuff out of the way I could go back to reading what I wanted.<br>I am currently reading Dean Koontz' Frankenstein series. Can't remember the titles but there are only two and the library lady will know.<br>It's not scary, it's more like a crime/murder/mystery with a twist.<br>I am enjoying it.Raynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09319132150983706927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173906506361756569.post-7473565625699728302009-05-06T19:35:00.000-07:002009-05-06T19:35:00.000-07:00I just thought of another one. Odd Thomas by Dean...I just thought of another one. Odd Thomas by Dean Koontz. A wonderful character and a great story line with a touch of humor and a splash of scary.Raynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09319132150983706927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173906506361756569.post-35211837803773488672009-09-27T18:01:22.757-07:002009-09-27T18:01:22.757-07:00Oh I totally hear you, I get books out from the li...Oh I totally hear you, I get books out from the library and then take them back the next day because I couldn't get past the first 3 pages.<br>I loved Secret Life of Bees, I am pretty sure you would love:<br>Snow Flower & the Secret Fan by Lisa See (don't bother reading any of her others)<br>Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen<br>I hope you like them.<br>I love your sweet reading illustration with the words falling off the page, so beautiful.Amy Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15944145361184009214noreply@blogger.com