tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8747015106979321087.comments2023-08-26T05:12:51.231-07:00What She Read...Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15101403269247563087noreply@blogger.comBlogger1201125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8747015106979321087.post-74505968692013590332014-08-09T12:52:32.088-07:002014-08-09T12:52:32.088-07:00Yes, this novel is well worth reading. I'm gl...Yes, this novel is well worth reading. I'm glad you'll be giving it a go!Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15101403269247563087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8747015106979321087.post-19300018738385515382014-08-08T18:03:06.455-07:002014-08-08T18:03:06.455-07:00How cool to have such fantastic memories of your t...How cool to have such fantastic memories of your teacher! I love when teachers make a lasting impact on students like that.<br /><br />Thanks for being on the tour! I'll be picking up this book for myself for sure. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8747015106979321087.post-51116633704373578352014-07-09T06:33:02.650-07:002014-07-09T06:33:02.650-07:00I find that the sonnet form can offer poets a stru...I find that the sonnet form can offer poets a structure through which to discover unexpected insights. Do you agree?Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15101403269247563087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8747015106979321087.post-25195401009522765482014-07-08T17:18:28.794-07:002014-07-08T17:18:28.794-07:00Love this. Glimmer-glamour is right! May have to s...Love this. Glimmer-glamour is right! May have to steal ;)Siobhánhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11146329432858420431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8747015106979321087.post-82506909366465473032014-07-06T08:02:10.901-07:002014-07-06T08:02:10.901-07:00I agree! I agree! Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15101403269247563087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8747015106979321087.post-39664889915044499392014-07-06T05:32:53.544-07:002014-07-06T05:32:53.544-07:00Beautiful!Beautiful!Siobhánhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11146329432858420431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8747015106979321087.post-87128913829763134292014-06-20T18:32:31.867-07:002014-06-20T18:32:31.867-07:00Wow, you two usually agree so much on the books yo...Wow, you two usually agree so much on the books you read - it's interesting to see your different reactions to this book!<br /><br />Thanks for being a part of the tour.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8747015106979321087.post-60186259792186711262014-05-24T19:23:05.828-07:002014-05-24T19:23:05.828-07:00I always so enjoy reading your two opinions on boo...I always so enjoy reading your two opinions on books! Thanks for being a part of this tour!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8747015106979321087.post-74698912225047039952014-05-04T21:08:49.279-07:002014-05-04T21:08:49.279-07:00Glad that you found Incendiary Girls as worthy as ...Glad that you found Incendiary Girls as worthy as I did, and good to "see" you here!Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15101403269247563087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8747015106979321087.post-36359312988965791392014-05-04T20:06:28.308-07:002014-05-04T20:06:28.308-07:00I really liked this one as well. This is a great ...I really liked this one as well. This is a great review, and discussion of magical realism. I would love to read a Kodi Scheer novel. LBChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08565867574821169945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8747015106979321087.post-77435638029426908842014-04-27T18:32:03.458-07:002014-04-27T18:32:03.458-07:00I love it when I find a book that I know my friend...I love it when I find a book that I know my friends will love and I end up with a list of people who want to borrow it!<br /><br />Thanks for being a part of the tour.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8747015106979321087.post-88433596718956399312014-03-22T11:09:24.545-07:002014-03-22T11:09:24.545-07:00I suppose I agree with you about that, Anne: few o...I suppose I agree with you about that, Anne: few of us would wish for "a stupid life" or an entirely anonymous one!Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15101403269247563087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8747015106979321087.post-54662900728189420182014-03-22T10:29:34.734-07:002014-03-22T10:29:34.734-07:00I agree with the poet. I want to be saved from a s...I agree with the poet. I want to be saved from a stupid life. I want to do things that matter and to be remembered for that. Thanks for the poem today!Anne@HeadFullofBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01069558006454986084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8747015106979321087.post-71674507287197164952014-03-09T08:19:55.859-07:002014-03-09T08:19:55.859-07:00I loved this book! Great review. Like you I'...I loved this book! Great review. Like you I'm drawn to books with these types of protagonists. I haven't read Extremely Loud but I probably should. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8747015106979321087.post-1792338902718039422014-02-15T06:38:29.946-08:002014-02-15T06:38:29.946-08:00Agreed. It never ceases to stun me, that one.Agreed. It never ceases to stun me, that one.Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15101403269247563087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8747015106979321087.post-51270528798510000782014-02-15T04:54:28.056-08:002014-02-15T04:54:28.056-08:00That William Meredith poem! My goodness, but how t...That William Meredith poem! My goodness, but how terrible and haunting. As the Crowe Flies and Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110661562901480120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8747015106979321087.post-57488896469264118512014-02-08T14:46:46.094-08:002014-02-08T14:46:46.094-08:00Actually, I am going to see my mom tomorrow, and I...Actually, I am going to see my mom tomorrow, and I know we'll have a good strong conversation to follow up on our written exchanges about this book!Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15101403269247563087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8747015106979321087.post-65877878230278979182014-02-08T14:45:02.111-08:002014-02-08T14:45:02.111-08:00For me, her loss is not as visceral because I did ...For me, her loss is not as visceral because I did not have the good fortune of knowing her personally; I admired her sensibilities and craft from the distance of the page. Please offer my condolences to your husband, E.Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15101403269247563087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8747015106979321087.post-82681024233315497352014-02-08T11:27:05.227-08:002014-02-08T11:27:05.227-08:00I actually thought of you when my husband told me ...I actually thought of you when my husband told me the other night that Maxine Kumin died. He knew her, and I had the great pleasure of meeting her once in her home. My husband continues to be a little weepy at her loss. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing both her poem and the one that you both memorized. As the Crowe Flies and Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110661562901480120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8747015106979321087.post-50470713473242377782014-02-08T09:34:49.615-08:002014-02-08T09:34:49.615-08:00This seems like the perfect book to read with your...This seems like the perfect book to read with your mom - it could bring up some fascinating discussions.<br /><br />Thanks for being on the tour. I'm featuring your review on TLC's Facebook page today.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8747015106979321087.post-71976688128549577202014-02-08T08:43:39.132-08:002014-02-08T08:43:39.132-08:00I haven't added a linky lately, so for now you...I haven't added a linky lately, so for now you should simply leave your post in the comments. If more bloggers want to join in, then I would be happy to add the linky again.<br />Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15101403269247563087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8747015106979321087.post-2509424406865066002014-02-01T13:44:54.318-08:002014-02-01T13:44:54.318-08:00Thanks! I'll be sure to stick to those paramet...Thanks! I'll be sure to stick to those parameters. Now, is there a sign-up in the latest post somewhere that I'm missing?Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18370649604625989367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8747015106979321087.post-20914644768487059572014-02-01T11:04:11.732-08:002014-02-01T11:04:11.732-08:00I post poems every weekend, and you are welcome to...I post poems every weekend, and you are welcome to do the same, then hop by to let us know that you posted one too. You're welcome to post your own poems or poems you admire. Do know that I try to make sure poems are accessible and appropriate for a general audience, including mature young adults.Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15101403269247563087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8747015106979321087.post-1415668282462991512014-01-31T12:30:24.512-08:002014-01-31T12:30:24.512-08:00I have a couple of questions about "Poem in ...I have a couple of questions about "Poem in Your Post". First, are original poems welcome, as well, or just pieces by other authors? Secondly, how often does it take place? Is it weekly? Thanks!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18370649604625989367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8747015106979321087.post-82149152864159988842014-01-22T20:27:36.762-08:002014-01-22T20:27:36.762-08:00Trish, I agree that I was lucky to have winter bre...Trish, I agree that I was lucky to have winter break to invest in a few long reads.<br />Elaine, one of the great pleasures in my life, and one that I do not take for granted, is the occasional opportunity to settle in with a good cup of tea and a worthy book. Thanks for the opportunity!Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15101403269247563087noreply@blogger.com