Comments on: Tuesday Book Club

By: Lady T

Lady T — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 18:27:42 +0000

I do my best to work my way thru my various TBR piles but even with making a formal list,there’s always something that I haven’t gotten to yet. There are times when I drop everything that I’m currently reading to focus on one particular book(a good example of that is the last Harry Potter book).

Don’t worry,Robin-I will most definitely give you an earful about Twilight as soon as I’m fully into it:)

By: adrienne

adrienne — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 12:06:49 +0000

Yes, I *loved* Katherines, and, so far, I think it's the better novel. The prose is definitely more polished, which is saying something, since Alaska is excellent. Those footnotes in Katherines slayed me, too. So fun in the the most wonderful nerdy way.

By: Dylan

Dylan — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 18:26:27 +0000

Yeah! and sorry it didn’t post the rest of my message! but I finished…. *drumroll* PRIDE AND PREJUDICE!!!!!! and I’ve been reading it for like year now so I’m very happy! hehehe I loved it a lot!!! Just greatness! XD anyways other then that I’m ready lucky by Rachel Vailfor the harper teen first look thing, I got chosen to do the reveiw of it so I have to finish it by March 1st. Then also trying to power through A Great and Terrible Beauty but it’s not grabbing me =/

By: robin

robin — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 15:19:01 +0000

Adrienne, I kind of have the opposite problem: sometimes my reading interferes with my work (writing). But what a nice problem to have. Have you read John Green’s other book, An Abundance of Katherines? I love both of them, but I love Abundance more because it’s so funny. And it’s going to be a movie!

Dylan, I get lots of my ideas from books, too. It’s always good to see what other writers are doing, because you see how much more is possible.

Jen, I’m still wishing for you to have more reading time, too. You usually tear it up on your annual book count, and I hope you can continue. Dang work.

Heather, don’t you love the privilege of reading people’s ARCs? It feels so inner circle.

Michelle, woo-hoo! Big reading week! Love “Obviously, my house is a wreck.” Too bad–that’s what next weekend is for. Meanwhile, read on!

Katie Sis, I’ve enjoyed the Sarah Dessen books I’ve read, too. So quiet and deep, don’t you think?

Lady T, can’t wait to hear what you think of Twilight! But you’re so disciplined about reading other books first–impressive. You probably actually work through your TBR pile every year, don’t you?

Shai, I love Stephen King’s On Writing, too. Great practical information, plus all that juicy behind-the-scenes stuff. Good choice! And I’m glad you’re enjoying PJ Haarsma’s second book! He’s such a doll.

Katie A., of course you got “hugs.” I programmed it that way. Glad to know you’ve got Spanking Shakespeare in hand. Such a great book.

By: Dylan

Dylan — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 03:48:58 +0000

That happens to me a lot too! Actually I always get ideas from books too! XD guess that’s not so good, but oh well! >__

By: adrienne

adrienne — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 01:34:31 +0000

I’m reading Looking for Alaska, which is really good but is taking me a long time to read because I keep getting distracted by stupid things like going to work. (Since I’m a librarian, work should NOT be getting in the way of my reading, right? I am supposed to be well-informed about books, am I not?)

By: Jen Robinson

Jen Robinson — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 21:36:35 +0000

I’m reading the Maggie Valley trilogy by Kerry Madden, and enjoying the books quite a lot. Still wishing for more reading time, though…

By: Heather Harper

Heather Harper — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 20:59:27 +0000

I’m finishing my ARC of Lady and the Vamp by Michelle Rowen.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 19:10:26 +0000

I had the pleasure of reading three marvelous books this week, all that I would recommend:
Savvy by Ingrid Law
Tiger, Tiger by Lynne Reid Banks
The Journal of Curious Letters (The 13th Reality)by James Dashner

Obviously, my house is a wreck.

I also finished listening to James Owen’s fabulous book Here, There Be Dragons. I read the novel last year, and have been enjoying listening to the audio book with my kids on our daily commute. I appreciated it even more the second time, particularly with the
incredible narration. My kids have enjoyed it, too. My nine-year-old liked it so much that he read the (bound) book on his own so he wouldn’t have to wait (since we only listen when driving). He immediately started reading the second book on his own (The Search For The Red Dragon). He is a reluctant reader, so anything that gets him this excited to read is amazing!

By: Katie Sis

Katie Sis — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 19:01:23 +0000

I wanted to correct one of the author’s names I wrote. Her name is Frances Hardinge. And Sarah Dessen is a great writer, definitely read more of her books Katie A.