tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-176966263550749305.post7035733141619746307..comments2023-05-26T05:59:03.981-04:00Comments on Girl Raised in the South: So Many Books...So Little TimeGirl Raised in the Southhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11589779898471579630noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-176966263550749305.post-68568483671939181292009-08-08T20:01:22.093-04:002009-08-08T20:01:22.093-04:00As you might have read on my blog recently (I post...As you might have read on my blog recently (I posted about my latest book pile, too)I read mostly suspense thrillers or crime dramas (Fav authors: Mary Higgins Clark, Lee Child, Jeffrey Deaver, Meg Gardiner, Greg Iles). I've also been reading alot of Amish Fiction these past couple months - their lifestyle has always intrigued me.<br />On my Facebook profile, I have a BOOKS tab near the top of my wall - check out what I've been reading next time you're on.SentimentsbyDenisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04542589881266619149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-176966263550749305.post-4161952266609408002009-08-06T21:37:15.944-04:002009-08-06T21:37:15.944-04:00Got it - I've updated my wish list and plan to...Got it - I've updated my wish list and plan to take it to the library.<br /><br />xoxoxoBarbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13078572615133867629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-176966263550749305.post-14637209301611257442009-08-06T08:37:20.244-04:002009-08-06T08:37:20.244-04:00My bad...I can't believe I gave you the wrong ...My bad...I can't believe I gave you the wrong title for the Francine Rivers book! It is actually "Redeeming Love" by Francine Rivers. I've only read the book two times! Most recently about a month ago! One would think I would remember the title. Regardless, it is an amazing book! A must read!Sandeenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-176966263550749305.post-32767753362974384032009-08-06T08:18:46.218-04:002009-08-06T08:18:46.218-04:00I have to agree with Sandee that I enjoyed "R...I have to agree with Sandee that I enjoyed "Redeemed," but I like Francine Rivers, although I actually liked "And the Shofar Blew" better and she has two great series "Women of the Bible" and "Men of the Bible," although I enjoyed the women series more. <br /> Also, have you read "The Shack"? or how about the Harry Potter series? I realize it's meant for younger readers, but I have to admit to being hooked on each of them!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14975374309210129706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-176966263550749305.post-28262315546946287702009-08-05T23:03:52.866-04:002009-08-05T23:03:52.866-04:00I don't know if I've commented before but ...I don't know if I've commented before but I very much enjoy your blog. I'll be interested in what you think of Dewey. I live in Iowa and am from Everly. It's a small town west of Spencer that is briefly mentioned in the book. I went to the Spencer Library often and remember Dewey wandering around.Kristinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-176966263550749305.post-85248627005882419442009-08-05T20:12:50.106-04:002009-08-05T20:12:50.106-04:00I am a fiction reader and have felt sort of guilty...I am a fiction reader and have felt sort of guilty about it (what with all of you reading such deep works of non-fiction) until I read a post of Sarah's wherein she confesses her love of fiction.<br />I figure with such good company maybe I'm not so shallow after all.<br />I have looked and looked for Hens Dancing. Is it an old book?<br />I finally read The Guernsey Island...<br />In fact I read it twice. It was one of those books that made me feel so sad when it was over. I wanted more!!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14937532276250199445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-176966263550749305.post-21104603686316141582009-08-05T16:35:12.089-04:002009-08-05T16:35:12.089-04:00I can't remember if you have read the "Ha...I can't remember if you have read the "Harry Potter" series. That's the book that pretty much consumed my life. <br />Enjoy!<br />JanaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-176966263550749305.post-81643273068919781542009-08-05T15:06:46.522-04:002009-08-05T15:06:46.522-04:00I love The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield. ...I love The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield. It is great gothic fiction...damp old houses, deeply troubled families, and the question of identity. Everyone I know who reads it absolutely raves about the book, including friends who are in publishing.Valnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-176966263550749305.post-49938239122977979792009-08-05T14:03:33.769-04:002009-08-05T14:03:33.769-04:00I finally read Cold Mountain. It was great, altho...I finally read Cold Mountain. It was great, although it is an old one and you've probably already read it. <br /><br />I am into Dorothea Benton Frank now, Pauley's Island. I have read her before and enjoy her work. I needed something a little less intense after Cold Mountain.<br /><br />After that is The Best Worst Time on recommendation of your sister. And I have Twenty Wishes by Debi Macoumber and Take Two by Karen Kingbury in the pile. <br /><br />I love Jody Picoult. I read everything she writes. She writes what I call "smart fiction." She always writes about a moral quandry, always has a legal twist, and always suprises me at the end. And above all, she respects my emotions and knowledge and never wants me to believe anything that is not believeable. I like that in an author.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09140530325649071135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-176966263550749305.post-63536481502661385632009-08-05T11:40:16.196-04:002009-08-05T11:40:16.196-04:00Hi Bev!! Glad your back is feeling better. :) Have...Hi Bev!! Glad your back is feeling better. :) Have you read "And The Shofar Blew" or "Redeeming Love" by Francine Rivers? <br /><br />Both great reads... but "Shofar" kept me up LATE nights because I could not keep my nose out of the pages!Kristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08894309356923536782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-176966263550749305.post-87230949368152602912009-08-05T10:04:44.006-04:002009-08-05T10:04:44.006-04:00"The Help" by Katherine Stockett complet..."The Help" by Katherine Stockett completely consumed me! And I just requested Edgar Sawtelle at the library. I'm always looking for good reads!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10826069843132764791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-176966263550749305.post-55916850076590262092009-08-05T09:46:43.601-04:002009-08-05T09:46:43.601-04:00Mom, here's a pronunciation link for "Fra...Mom, here's a pronunciation link for "Francaise"--she may have recommended great books, but her French stinks :) http://forvo.com/word/française/ Click on the blue arrow next to the word, and you'll hear a French woman pronounce it! Much like our experience with "gyro," which still makes me laugh out loud!<br /><br />Happy reading--I'm STILL sad about the ES book! I loved it but hated it, you know? I'm reading Calico Bush, by Rachel Field, ironically the story of French girl living as a servant to a pioneer family. Thanks for the recommendations--I'm always on the hunt!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03867656058895825645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-176966263550749305.post-90740452261831207352009-08-05T08:56:47.941-04:002009-08-05T08:56:47.941-04:00You'll have to think of me when you read "...You'll have to think of me when you read "Dewey", and let me know what you thought of the book. Spencer is only half an hour from where I live - go figure! Here's a link to Dewey's bio, FYI. =) <br /><br />http://spencerlibrary.com/deweybio.htmLeah https://www.blogger.com/profile/06195153552536094357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-176966263550749305.post-19442179695448086802009-08-05T08:31:06.488-04:002009-08-05T08:31:06.488-04:00Well, it sucked me in but I'm not sure I'd...Well, it sucked me in but I'm not sure I'd recommend it... some of the language / subject was troubling, but still, "The Time Traveler's Wife". I couldn't put it down for the first 48 hours of vacation, but then was so relieved when it was finished. It is amazing how books can hold me hostage!Have you read that one? I chose it since I saw the movie was coming out, now I may skip the movie:-) They never seem to measure up!<br /><br />Another one that was a pretty quick but good read was "Love Walked In", and it's sequel, whose name I have forgotten. Marisa De Los Santos is the author. Loved both of these.<br /><br />"Home to Harmany" is a series of short stories (by Philip Gulley)that are sweet in the style of the Mitford series. Quick stories that were good to read at bedtime...didn't keep me up:-)Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04023662613621208356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-176966263550749305.post-87807756072980946872009-08-05T08:10:26.607-04:002009-08-05T08:10:26.607-04:00"Redeemed" by Francine Rivers"Redeemed" by Francine RiversSandeenoreply@blogger.com