tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23733807.post4995579632698835297..comments2023-06-25T10:05:21.364-04:00Comments on As Seen Through The Eyes Of...: ... A Book A WeekMichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17103373366727257334noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23733807.post-65575517774142515322008-01-08T14:58:00.000-05:002008-01-08T14:58:00.000-05:00I don't know how I've managed to read so much in t...I don't know how I've managed to read so much in the last week. I've been neglecting my wife & mothering duties I guess... ;) The kids were all dirty & stinky, the house was a mess & the laundry was piled up, but I was happy as a clam because I was hanging with the Hogwart's crew.<BR/><BR/>So, recommendations, huh? Hmmmm, I read "The Ways of White Folks" by Langston Hughes a while back. It's a collection of short stories. I really liked them. Have you ever read "Out of the Silent Planet" by C.S. Lewis? I'm not normally a sci-fi fan, but I really liked that one too.<BR/><BR/>Well, I'm off to see what my new best friends (Harry, Ron & Hermoine) are up to. Peace!Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03326462338062282307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23733807.post-8356976258211925902008-01-07T07:38:00.000-05:002008-01-07T07:38:00.000-05:00Hey, I wrote about the books I read this year on m...Hey, I wrote about the books I read this year on my blog. Check it out. We have the same rating system, which is funny. I've used this rating system since in high school!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23733807.post-36753593464007543322008-01-05T18:35:00.000-05:002008-01-05T18:35:00.000-05:00Ok. Added Shantaram to my list. Thanks Cith. Lizzy...Ok. Added Shantaram to my list. Thanks Cith. <BR/><BR/>Lizzy- yep, read A Severe Mercy a number of years ago. Do you have another suggestion? <BR/><BR/>Danielle - I wouldn't say Harry Potter is fantasy necessarily... It's not all strange and dark and weird like I picture other fantasy books to be. I hope you enjoy it. <BR/><BR/>Hosanna- yes, tell me what you think.<BR/><BR/>Judy- how can you say ask me how I have the time to read so much when you've already completed 3 books in under the span of a week?! That's crazy! Though, I totally understand. Every time I finished a Harry Potter book I was sad because I missed the characters. They do grow on you, huh? <BR/><BR/>Ginger- I hope you like March and Water For Elephants. <BR/><BR/>Is everyone choosing to read Water because of the post I did about it earlier? I need to write more posts about the good books I read. Someone needs to read Snowflower and the Secret Fan too. <BR/><BR/>Now Danielle, Hosanna, Judy, Ginger, everyone else -- where are my recommendations?!?!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17103373366727257334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23733807.post-11485924873129936112008-01-05T17:48:00.000-05:002008-01-05T17:48:00.000-05:00wow- I wish I read that much. I want to read Wate...wow- I wish I read that much. I want to read Water for Elephants. Mark bought me March about 2 years ago and still Ive only read 3 ch in it. I did like it but couldnt make time for it I guess..this helps motivate me. Great post!Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13535199347964055496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23733807.post-26177482848245831412008-01-05T13:30:00.000-05:002008-01-05T13:30:00.000-05:00Wow! How do you find the time to read so much?!?!...Wow! How do you find the time to read so much?!?!?!? I envy you... Sigh. I have resolved to read many more books this year, than last year. I started on the Harry Potter series Monday & I'm on the 4th book. I can't put them down! I'm even dreaming about Ron, Hermoine & Harry. Ha. I'm sure Ill have a big brain fart once I've finished them, but I'll press on... Maybe I'll read some of your recommendations.<BR/><BR/>Oh, I really disliked The Memory Keepers Daughter, the mom (I forget her name now) irritated me to no end. Also, I agree with you about Tuesdays with Morrie, it wasn't 'all that'.Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03326462338062282307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23733807.post-55904995474609879952008-01-03T19:52:00.000-05:002008-01-03T19:52:00.000-05:00MichelleCan't wait to read School(s) for Conversio...Michelle<BR/>Can't wait to read School(s) for Conversions, thanks for thinking of me. We'll have to compare notes after I read it.hosannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16471637158660272501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23733807.post-20586724317627386522008-01-03T17:26:00.000-05:002008-01-03T17:26:00.000-05:00Enjoyed reading your book list. So many of my frie...Enjoyed reading your book list. So many of my friends have raved about Harry Potter I think I'll have to give him a try. Fantasy isn't my favorite genre, but you never know. I added "Water for Elephants" to my list of books to read this year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23733807.post-21206329306026427382008-01-03T17:06:00.000-05:002008-01-03T17:06:00.000-05:00I applaud both your voracious appetite for all sor...I applaud both your voracious appetite for all sorts of literary genre and your self-discipline to "plow through" even the mediocre (sp?) books you mentioned! Coming from the perspective of a teacher...if only the next generation would be that excited about reading! )o:<BR/><BR/>PS ~ have you read A Severe Mercy? Good so far!!Lizzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09877766275926896397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23733807.post-31918260296882402682008-01-03T16:02:00.000-05:002008-01-03T16:02:00.000-05:00Hehe! Yes, Meesh. I just assumed you'd already kno...Hehe! Yes, Meesh. I just assumed you'd already know that sort of thing.<BR/><BR/>Well... I haven't read anything that's "Power-of-One quality" recently, but... <BR/><BR/>I really enjoyed Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts - it's a long one, but very interesting and I loved learning about Bombay and Indian culture. And although fictional it's based on the author's amazing, amazing life story - had me in tears... I think the movie is coming out soon with Johnny Depp - oooh! <BR/><BR/>Oh, and a Thousand Splendid Suns is also on my "To read" list. We should read that together :)Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03443426087398554377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23733807.post-54214161391485800282008-01-03T15:31:00.000-05:002008-01-03T15:31:00.000-05:00Cith - What's your recommendation? Or do I have to...Cith - What's your recommendation? Or do I have to use my spy equipment to see what is on your shelf?<BR/><BR/>Erin- I have A Thousand Splendid Suns on my 'to read' list... it's been recommended by a few different people so I have pretty high expectations. I haven't heard about The Owner's Manual so I'll look into that one. Thanks!<BR/><BR/>Wendy- If you want to email me your address, I'll send you Cheap Talk... get ya started on saving $$. :) (wordconnoisseur at hotmail dot com). Do you have an recommendations for me?Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17103373366727257334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23733807.post-3118590177941305022008-01-03T15:21:00.000-05:002008-01-03T15:21:00.000-05:00Thanks Michelle. If only I could finish a book a ...Thanks Michelle. If only I could finish a book a week...sigh. I have to be pretty selective as my time is more limited, but there are a couple I would love to pick up. A Long Way Gone and Cheap Talk look interesting to me. I will let you know what my 2008 list shapes up to be. Happy New Year!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00160149646944991689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23733807.post-70372124582063910252008-01-03T13:27:00.000-05:002008-01-03T13:27:00.000-05:00Hi Michelle, I'm blurking around...and always enjo...Hi Michelle, I'm blurking around...and always enjoy my stops here, btw.<BR/><BR/>I'll definitely try Water For Elephants and Omnivores Dilemma...the former becuase I was at the bookstore yesterday considering it and Secret Life of Bees. I'd heard of both and you gave Elephants a better review. So what the heck? That latter because it sounds so interesting. I recommend A Thousand Splendid Suns. Have you read that one? Also, in the food/health category I'm really enjoying You: THe Owner's Manual. I'm sure you've heard of it or seen this series around. I love Dr. Oz's emphasis on prevention and healthy lifestyles. He even has some great recipes in the back. <BR/><BR/>Great post!erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18080188329555391263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23733807.post-68481142970284826202008-01-03T10:32:00.000-05:002008-01-03T10:32:00.000-05:00Wow, spies must have a lot of spare time on their ...Wow, spies must have a lot of spare time on their hands to read so much ;) (at least that's what Dean and Jeremy would say)<BR/><BR/>Very cool. Looking forward to jumping into Middlesex - after Water for Elephants - after Devil in the White City...Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03443426087398554377noreply@blogger.com