tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post7123809091212877352..comments2024-03-27T10:31:14.337-05:00Comments on Lisa's Yarns: Book ConfessionsLisa from Lisa's Yarnshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05335500882510597919noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-38161411881078287232012-10-21T16:56:50.905-05:002012-10-21T16:56:50.905-05:00OMG LISA LOL. You worked at Barnes & Noble?! T...OMG LISA LOL. You worked at Barnes & Noble?! That's amazing. That comment you made about a customer? Story of my life at work! ( I work at the Canadian equivalent of Barnes & Noble). The worst is when they expect you to know every single book that the radio announces and then say "You don't know that one? It's so popular EVERYONE KNOWS IT." No, no they don't! <br /><br />I loove this post. Everyone has been doing it and it's about time I join in! Melissahttp://www.melissalivinglife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-78402805045226123252012-10-19T15:50:45.482-05:002012-10-19T15:50:45.482-05:00I finished Prisoner of Tehran last week? And now I...I finished Prisoner of Tehran last week? And now I have Gone Girl sitting next to my bed. Was going to start it today during naptime but instead I caught up on a weeks worth of blogs!The Many Thoughts of a Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12261949837343560602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-62250522626216005762012-10-18T02:10:50.822-05:002012-10-18T02:10:50.822-05:00Still stuck half way thru The Happiness Project--b...Still stuck half way thru The Happiness Project--but it's this month's book club selection so I'll have to finish it before mid November :) Also have been starting Solo on Her Own Adventure about women venturing into outdoor trips and sports independently solo. And total BSC fan here too--I had the entire collection. Another book I loved as a kid: Hatchet.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14534188581599809339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-80755911257631359742012-10-17T07:46:32.601-05:002012-10-17T07:46:32.601-05:00I was really into The Babysitter's Club books ...I was really into The Babysitter's Club books too, and also Sweet Valley books.<br /><br />I am reading "My Life in France" right now.Jolene - EverydayFoodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11490816021651698189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-78242533178653267842012-10-17T00:02:33.279-05:002012-10-17T00:02:33.279-05:00Ah, I want to read Blackberry Winter soon. Hope yo...Ah, I want to read Blackberry Winter soon. Hope you're enjoying it. I liked her first book. And yes, loved Babysitters Club growing up. Lauren @ Sassy Molassyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09386991766331711286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-81350237582320830762012-10-16T22:54:12.279-05:002012-10-16T22:54:12.279-05:00I agree with Amber DSM that the 50 shades may be a...I agree with Amber DSM that the 50 shades may be a sad state of affairs, but at least people are reading. It's kind of like running...whatever get's people off the couch! Or on the couch in this case! I still have not jumped on that bandwagon! <br /><br />My favorite line of this post? You can tell a lot about a person by their bookshelf. Amen sister. Kyria @ Travel Spothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05889638304509763419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-34423180924532897732012-10-16T17:31:45.152-05:002012-10-16T17:31:45.152-05:00Ha. I loved the thick BSC ones too. And american g...Ha. I loved the thick BSC ones too. And american girls. And everything that happened at the end of Roald Dahl's pen, especially Matilda. I actually got banned from checking out Matilda from the library at school, I guess I was a bit obsessed...that's a confession for sure :)qwerkyqookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04692365826588340976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-9195994434122024462012-10-16T16:03:50.498-05:002012-10-16T16:03:50.498-05:00I am reading "Winter of the World" by Ke...I am reading "Winter of the World" by Ken Follett, which is Book 2 of "The Century Trilogy." I do like his stories, even if they are long!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08459160522929691213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-11831547139112303442012-10-16T12:27:37.354-05:002012-10-16T12:27:37.354-05:00I've loved these book confessions posts too! I...I've loved these book confessions posts too! I should do one since I'm feeling in a bit of a blogging rut. <br /><br />I was also a huge fan of the BSC books! And the movie which I watched over and over.<br /><br />I just can't stand the shoddy writing for 50 Shades. That's what really got me with those books (and Twilight). The writing is SO TERRIBLE! Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05185652640389232120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-56528966769306797182012-10-16T11:26:08.058-05:002012-10-16T11:26:08.058-05:00You mean you don't know every book about Afric...You mean you don't know every book about Africa? I thought you went to college. geez.<br /><br />I keep an "already read" folder on the kindle. You are correct, checking out that list would tell you a lot about me. but you already knew that.Carolina Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14834384961037080805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-26835543387525190102012-10-16T10:16:33.227-05:002012-10-16T10:16:33.227-05:00Fun post, as I love books! I might have to steal t...Fun post, as I love books! I might have to steal this idea soon. Right now I'm reading In the Time of the Butterflies - it's a book that came out about 20 years ago about the Mirabel sisters who were killed during the Trujillo dictatorship in the Dominican Republic. Raquelitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13138113830990586689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-5779301424220106742012-10-16T10:12:29.301-05:002012-10-16T10:12:29.301-05:00Love this post.
My favorite book of all time is C...Love this post.<br /><br />My favorite book of all time is Cat's Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut (also my favorite author), but the book I've read over and over again the most is The Secret Garden. It's a beautiful book that loses none of it's magic when read as an adult.<br /><br />I recently got both Gone Girl and Games of Thrones from the library andis killing me! I love to read, but I do one book after the other not simultaneous reading however, bith books are so hard to get your hands on that I couldn't let them go and go back to the back of the list. The good news is they're both great!Allihttp://26dishes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-71061231661716055732012-10-16T10:04:53.903-05:002012-10-16T10:04:53.903-05:00Yeah, the 50 Shades phenomenon is crazy but it'...Yeah, the 50 Shades phenomenon is crazy but it's usually the books that hold no literary value that become popular, it seems. I just can't see myself ever reading those books, honestly.<br /><br />Right now, I am reading The Heretic's Daughter for my new book club and I'm not enjoying it AT ALL. It's wonderfully written but the plot is so dark & sad & I'm just ready to be finished with it so I can move on to something lighter! 30 pages to go!Stephanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01664500645286563334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-67489621690061827872012-10-16T09:31:17.240-05:002012-10-16T09:31:17.240-05:00I love how passionate you are about reading. Altho...I love how passionate you are about reading. Although I never read as much as you do, there was a time in my life when I read a lot more than I do now. Speaking of, I started Loving Frank and then got side-tracked. But, I just found out Sizzle also wants to read it on her honeymoon, so we're both going to try to finish it by the end of the month. "Try" being the operative word in that sentence. I also just ordered a really interesting sounding book about teens aging out of the foster care system (it's fictional, but the author started a foundation to help just such a group).Nilsa @ SoMi Speakshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08474642034399063234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-62207329611114213692012-10-16T09:13:01.405-05:002012-10-16T09:13:01.405-05:00I'll admit that I fell into the 50 shades grou...I'll admit that I fell into the 50 shades group....I can't help it. Yes, the writing wasn't the best and there was LOTS of sex, but I love a good cheesy romance story.<br /><br />I'm currently reading a book by Emily Giffin. Super easy read and another romantic novel. Just what I need right now though!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18208084906252104079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-59709430796970737572012-10-16T08:42:05.518-05:002012-10-16T08:42:05.518-05:00Oh I LOVED the BSC books--especially the super spe...Oh I LOVED the BSC books--especially the super specials! I think I've read every single one. I was kind of a loner as a child, and I found a lot of solace in books. It was the place I went to escape (in fact, still do!)missrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03595843215458849973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-54403999289793690012012-10-16T08:14:31.667-05:002012-10-16T08:14:31.667-05:00Your last tidbit about the information desk at Bar...Your last tidbit about the information desk at Barnes and Noble had me laughing. Any kind of customer service position means dealing with people who are less than bright, and I've done my share of those kinds of jobs.<br /><br />Right now I'm reading 1Q84. I just love Haruki Murakami.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06099431109808557395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-66431532600260993622012-10-16T08:14:24.937-05:002012-10-16T08:14:24.937-05:00Your last tidbit about the information desk at Bar...Your last tidbit about the information desk at Barnes and Noble had me laughing. Any kind of customer service position means dealing with people who are less than bright, and I've done my share of those kinds of jobs.<br /><br />Right now I'm reading 1Q84. I just love Haruki Murakami.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06099431109808557395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-16372189351248266752012-10-16T07:59:59.564-05:002012-10-16T07:59:59.564-05:00We found the box of Babysitters books in the crawl...We found the box of Babysitters books in the crawl space, and wonder if we should donate them to someone or save them for a granddaughter to read? I enjoyed this post very much! Marlyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06193291251401344495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-31408876678984152512012-10-16T06:57:24.103-05:002012-10-16T06:57:24.103-05:00That should of said "single bookshelf" n...That should of said "single bookshelf" not "single shelf." The thought of me having just ONE shelf dedicated to books is cracking me up right now! Not. Possible. Amber @ A Little Pink in the Cornfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06898255649481697297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-59965182886139392222012-10-16T06:56:03.991-05:002012-10-16T06:56:03.991-05:00I don't even know where to begin I identified ...I don't even know where to begin I identified with so much in this post and I think I will have to do this one too!<br /><br />-I agree with your disappointment on the 50 Shades phenomenon, but at the same time, I'm happy that people that never pick up a book, are reading!<br /><br />-I'm a little nervous for you to see my bookshelf... My room is like a dorm room (literally. I cannot wait to be done with grad school so I can live like an adult again). My single shelf is so crammed, it's out of control. <br /><br />- I did not know your hometown did not have a library. That makes sense now, seeing as it is so small. There are so many things I took for granted as a kid (the library was not one of them though. Ha)<br /><br />-I wanna know what books you bought! You totally deserved that pass, and I think about your book buying fast a lot. I don't think I could do it. <br /><br />Right now I'm reading Life of Pi (just started last night) and I'm still reading a crap ton of stuff for classes. (Ugh)<br /><br />See you in FOUR days!Amber @ A Little Pink in the Cornfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06898255649481697297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-11420273658009956532012-10-16T06:47:12.551-05:002012-10-16T06:47:12.551-05:00I think more sleepovers should including reading s...I think more sleepovers should including reading side-by-side. :)AshleyDhttp://yoursuperawesomelife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-72231117052649541302012-10-16T06:45:55.355-05:002012-10-16T06:45:55.355-05:00I loved the babysitters club too! I also tried to ...I loved the babysitters club too! I also tried to read all the Nancy Drew books but think I only got to #40. I am reading the last book in the series by Stieg larsson (Girl with a dragon tattoo). I also a HUGE list of books I want to read!Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01210098462417950977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-82548185629434927022012-10-16T06:12:26.272-05:002012-10-16T06:12:26.272-05:00I read the first Fifty Shades book. I also read th...I read the first Fifty Shades book. I also read the firs Hunger Games book. I hated both. For different reasons. I KNOW better than to read something everyone else is, cause it's never as awesome as I want it to be.<br /><br />Chris doesn't like to read at all. But he totally feeds my passion for reading by giving me Kindle gift cards all the time, and by grabbing books from my favorite authors at the Salvation Army.<br /><br />Chronicles of Narnia are my favorite books of all time. I DESPERATELY wanted it to be real. Jess @ Wrangling Chaoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09682383076098747885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-86617323351929609022012-10-16T05:37:52.247-05:002012-10-16T05:37:52.247-05:00Fun post! I definitely think someone's bookshe...Fun post! I definitely think someone's bookshelf tells you a lot about them. But now as I say this I look at my bookshelf and it's filled with Harry Potter... not sure if that's telling of me haha. <br /><br />I have avoided 50 shades at all costs, after suffering through the Twilight series and throwing those books against the wall multiple times, I have no interest in them.Carolinehttp://sweetcarolineblog.comnoreply@blogger.com