Sorry it has taken me so long to post the questions for this one. I still haven't quite finished it yet, but decided to get these up in case anyone has something they are dying to say. I've decided to try a different format this time of posting all the questions in one post, that way all the comments regarding the book are in one spot. Hope it all works!
I really am enjoying this book. It is harder for me to read than most of the books I've read, but I think it is the first historical nonfiction book I have attempted. I am sure I will have more to say (I always do), but for now, here are the questions.
They are in sub-categories:
Building the Fair
*Given living conditions in Chicago, what do you think drew people to the city?
*What do you think about the choice to use classical architecture rather than looking toward modern architecture?
*What did you think about the partnership of with Burnham and Root?
Do you think it takes a creative side and people skills to be able to
run a good business?
*How do you think Root's death affected the work?
*If you had your own island at the World's Fair to design what would you do with it?
*Would you have chosen Chicago architects for the Fair or brought in the best the country had to offer?
Murder at the Fair
*What do you think drew Holmes to the women that he killed?
*Why, after all he did, would guards still care for this man?
*How could so many crimes be kept a secret?
*Holmes said there was a devil in him from the time he was born. Do you think that is possible? Are some people made to be that way?
Writing of the Fair
*Did it come off well as a story or was it more like a documentary?
*Would the book have worked better for you if it had followed only one of the two plots? Which one would you have preferred to read?
*Generally speaking what did you like about the book? What did you dislike about the book?
There is plenty to talk about, let's dig right in!
Monday, June 11, 2007
Tuesday, June 05, 2007
I Am a Mother! ***
This was a great book, last night I was pretty tired, so I didn't do a real review of the book. Today, having slept on it and considered things I am ready to tell you why it is a great book.
It starts as a Cheerleader for motherhood, which is good, but not what I wanted/needed. I, like many of you, have always wanted to be a mom. Even now, though I go crazy with my boys daily, I can hardly wait to have my next child and the next for however many nexts there will be.
It moves on after a couple chapters and here is where I really liked it. She refers to our willingness to submit our will to God's as being a pencil in the hands of God (she got this from Mother Theresa). I am just a pencil, He does the thinking, the writing, the pencil has to only allow itself to be used. As a mother I think this is extremely important. I have a hard time looking at the BIG picture and God in his perfectness sees it all the time, that is why I need to be a pencil in his hand.
She talks about how Satan is really trying to make us, as mothers, feel badly about ourselves and our role because if we quit, his job is a lot easier. Its always good for me to remember that he is always on the offensive, trying to beat me down. It validates that my feelings are real, but I have the power to crush his head!
Chapter 5 is entitled, "Can I Quit Now?" Her experiences have been difficult, making mine seem less than trivial, but to me my trials are real and daunting. I have often found myself on my knees saying, "I can not do this, I really, really need thy help. PLEASE, help me today!" In this chapter she debunks some myths that we too often buy into. I loved some of these, especially #1: You will be in control...you are the mother after all! She says that the real trick is to keep control over ourselves and our behaviors and reactions when everything is out of control, that is when we teach our children real, valuable lessons.
The last thing that left a deep impression on me is that we spend way too much time judging one another when we ought to just love and support each other. I find myself looking at others and comparing myself all too often. I also get my feelings hurt sometimes and begin to feel that some think themselves to be better than me. Its like I'm in junior high school! Walking in each others' shoes is important, our experiences are all different, just like we are all different. Love and support are what matter.
So, I confidently say to you all...I AM A MOTHER!
It starts as a Cheerleader for motherhood, which is good, but not what I wanted/needed. I, like many of you, have always wanted to be a mom. Even now, though I go crazy with my boys daily, I can hardly wait to have my next child and the next for however many nexts there will be.
It moves on after a couple chapters and here is where I really liked it. She refers to our willingness to submit our will to God's as being a pencil in the hands of God (she got this from Mother Theresa). I am just a pencil, He does the thinking, the writing, the pencil has to only allow itself to be used. As a mother I think this is extremely important. I have a hard time looking at the BIG picture and God in his perfectness sees it all the time, that is why I need to be a pencil in his hand.
She talks about how Satan is really trying to make us, as mothers, feel badly about ourselves and our role because if we quit, his job is a lot easier. Its always good for me to remember that he is always on the offensive, trying to beat me down. It validates that my feelings are real, but I have the power to crush his head!
Chapter 5 is entitled, "Can I Quit Now?" Her experiences have been difficult, making mine seem less than trivial, but to me my trials are real and daunting. I have often found myself on my knees saying, "I can not do this, I really, really need thy help. PLEASE, help me today!" In this chapter she debunks some myths that we too often buy into. I loved some of these, especially #1: You will be in control...you are the mother after all! She says that the real trick is to keep control over ourselves and our behaviors and reactions when everything is out of control, that is when we teach our children real, valuable lessons.
The last thing that left a deep impression on me is that we spend way too much time judging one another when we ought to just love and support each other. I find myself looking at others and comparing myself all too often. I also get my feelings hurt sometimes and begin to feel that some think themselves to be better than me. Its like I'm in junior high school! Walking in each others' shoes is important, our experiences are all different, just like we are all different. Love and support are what matter.
So, I confidently say to you all...I AM A MOTHER!
I am a Mother...and a daughter
I received and read I Am a Mother today. It was a great book that really made me think. The sociology major in me was fascinated by the societal judgments of mothering. Its interesting that those on the outside looking in and those that are in our same circumstances can have such strong opinions about the role of mothers. I found myself thinking about how I feel about myself as a mother. I don't think I'm particularly good at it (not that I'm terrible, either) but it made me question why do I feel that way about myself?
Well, I have an amazing mom, but I unfortunately have treated her unkindly too often. I have focused on the few negatives rather than the profuse positives, this has undoubtedly clouded my opinion of myself as a mother as well since as we judge we will be judged (even if its just judging ourselves). I have always loved and admired my mom, she just deserves much more respect. So, in an effort to change this I give you an homage to my mom.
My mom is the most loving person I have ever met--truly. She loves everyone and you can not come into her home without feeling it.
My mom loves to serve. I haven't always supported her efforts, but she honestly loves to do things for those that she loves. My dad is one lucky guy, she takes care of him constantly.
My mom loves to laugh. She also loves to have others laugh. Making others happy is her ambition in life.
She can zone out of anything going on around her if she is watching a good TV show, especially Murder, She Wrote.
My mom doesn't like it when others are hurting. Whenever someone was being teased or "tricked" she just couldn't let it go on, much to the chagrin of some. :)
She is hands down the best cook I've come in contact with.
She really loves sports, but she gets really into it so she can't always watch. When we played soccer she would run along the side line kicking her foot out as if she were on the field.
She was and is incredibly supportive. She never missed anything that I did in school, be it a play, a concert, or a game. Not only that, but she enjoyed it. Even now, she has coerced my dad into being present for all of Bryant's birthdays.
She is an amazing seamstress. She has sewn me some magnificent gowns (including my wedding dress).
She is genuinely happy and it radiates from her.
She is a great storyteller.
My mom is one of my very best friends. She is a good listener (most of the time) and she gives good advice.
She is a fantastic teacher. She has so many talents and she is so willing to share her wealth with anyone willing to sit down beside her and learn.
She is very devoted and teaches me almost daily to be so.
My mom is the epitome of an optimist. She always wants to believe that the best will happen.
My mom can not hold a grudge. She forgives more readily than anyone I know. For this, I am very grateful.
My mom has a testimony of the gospel and she knows that the Savior lives and that He loves her. She has helped me to gain my testimony of these things.
I love my mom for these and many other reasons. She inspires me to be a better mom and a better person. She is incredible!
Well, I have an amazing mom, but I unfortunately have treated her unkindly too often. I have focused on the few negatives rather than the profuse positives, this has undoubtedly clouded my opinion of myself as a mother as well since as we judge we will be judged (even if its just judging ourselves). I have always loved and admired my mom, she just deserves much more respect. So, in an effort to change this I give you an homage to my mom.
My mom is the most loving person I have ever met--truly. She loves everyone and you can not come into her home without feeling it.
My mom loves to serve. I haven't always supported her efforts, but she honestly loves to do things for those that she loves. My dad is one lucky guy, she takes care of him constantly.
My mom loves to laugh. She also loves to have others laugh. Making others happy is her ambition in life.
She can zone out of anything going on around her if she is watching a good TV show, especially Murder, She Wrote.
My mom doesn't like it when others are hurting. Whenever someone was being teased or "tricked" she just couldn't let it go on, much to the chagrin of some. :)
She is hands down the best cook I've come in contact with.
She really loves sports, but she gets really into it so she can't always watch. When we played soccer she would run along the side line kicking her foot out as if she were on the field.
She was and is incredibly supportive. She never missed anything that I did in school, be it a play, a concert, or a game. Not only that, but she enjoyed it. Even now, she has coerced my dad into being present for all of Bryant's birthdays.
She is an amazing seamstress. She has sewn me some magnificent gowns (including my wedding dress).
She is genuinely happy and it radiates from her.
She is a great storyteller.
My mom is one of my very best friends. She is a good listener (most of the time) and she gives good advice.
She is a fantastic teacher. She has so many talents and she is so willing to share her wealth with anyone willing to sit down beside her and learn.
She is very devoted and teaches me almost daily to be so.
My mom is the epitome of an optimist. She always wants to believe that the best will happen.
My mom can not hold a grudge. She forgives more readily than anyone I know. For this, I am very grateful.
My mom has a testimony of the gospel and she knows that the Savior lives and that He loves her. She has helped me to gain my testimony of these things.
I love my mom for these and many other reasons. She inspires me to be a better mom and a better person. She is incredible!
Monday, June 04, 2007
Which Harry Potter Book is Your Favorite?
OK, I haven't been able to read The Devil in the White City yet (waiting for the library) but I've been busy with my other books for the summer. I have read Harry Potter, books 1-3 so far. I have never read 1 or 2 before this and all the others I have listened to. They are the most entertaining audio books, Jim Dale does all the voices and he is amazing! (Trying not to use that word too lightly, he's really that good!) I have really enjoyed all of them. They are easy to read and so entertaining. I think thats one of the reasons I like to read Young Adult fiction so much, its written to get young people to love reading.
So which of the Harry Potter books is your favorite? Least fav? Why? What characters do you love, hate, etc? Did you like the movies? I'd love to hear your speculation for book 7 too!
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Goose Girl Again *****
I started re-reading The Goose Girl finally and I am once again, loving it. It is only the 2nd novel that I have read more than once. I think re-reading books is great, I am picking up so much more. More details, more story, more magic. Its such a wonderful book. Here are a few things that I am enjoying,
I liked at the beginning when the queen whispered, "You are a princess, open your eyes" and nothing happened. With the people speaking gift, I imagine she thought that would be all she had to do. This could mean many different things, some theories: a)people speaking doesn't work on babies, b)suggests that Ani is stronger than she thought, or c)indicates that the word on Ani's tongue (nature speaking) was more powerful than the people speaking on her mother's.
The first time through I was completely confused by the handkerchief that the queen gave Ani and Ani's interpretation of it. This time through I kind of understood that Ani believed that a mother's love can be magical (ala Harry Potter?). This made so much more sense to me as to why she would believe such things. I can't believe I missed it the first time.
I am hearing so much more description and detail. I love this world they live in. Shannon Hale does a terrific job making things understandable.
I also am enjoying the social commentary. I just read the scene where the workers are discussing the "yellow princess" and all their judgments. I found it very interesting that Ani is honest enough with herself that she catches herself from agreeing too readily because she could very well have been the one they were discussing. It is so, so true to how we work in this society.
That's about it for now, I'm about 1/3 of the way through it.
edited because I finished the book today
WOW! I can't believe that I couldn't put it down again. It was great! I was excited, my heart was racing when Ani was being chased by Ungolad, I was sooooo eager for her to meet Talone. The end was just as rewarding for me this time through. More of my favorite things include:
When Ani is beginning to learn goose talk, she has to listen very carefully because geese talk over each other like "old men who can't hear." Very funny!
I love that Geric had to practice her name trying to memorize it. Though this could go in the romance thread, I'll say it here, I liked the interaction with him seeing her leg and not being embarrassed to say that it was a "very fine leg."
I loved that Ani showed her stuff at the stables to those stable hands who thought she was going to be seriously injured. Seriously, what kind of guys are those? They really think this horse is dangerous and they just let her do what she wants.
Ani is seriously awesome! I was so proud of her this time through all the time Selia was trying to coax her to just admit she was lying. Her resolve to save Kildenree was extremely moving.
OK, enough of my rambling. Tell me what you liked and didn't like. Is this a book you would read again?
I liked at the beginning when the queen whispered, "You are a princess, open your eyes" and nothing happened. With the people speaking gift, I imagine she thought that would be all she had to do. This could mean many different things, some theories: a)people speaking doesn't work on babies, b)suggests that Ani is stronger than she thought, or c)indicates that the word on Ani's tongue (nature speaking) was more powerful than the people speaking on her mother's.
The first time through I was completely confused by the handkerchief that the queen gave Ani and Ani's interpretation of it. This time through I kind of understood that Ani believed that a mother's love can be magical (ala Harry Potter?). This made so much more sense to me as to why she would believe such things. I can't believe I missed it the first time.
I am hearing so much more description and detail. I love this world they live in. Shannon Hale does a terrific job making things understandable.
I also am enjoying the social commentary. I just read the scene where the workers are discussing the "yellow princess" and all their judgments. I found it very interesting that Ani is honest enough with herself that she catches herself from agreeing too readily because she could very well have been the one they were discussing. It is so, so true to how we work in this society.
That's about it for now, I'm about 1/3 of the way through it.
edited because I finished the book today
WOW! I can't believe that I couldn't put it down again. It was great! I was excited, my heart was racing when Ani was being chased by Ungolad, I was sooooo eager for her to meet Talone. The end was just as rewarding for me this time through. More of my favorite things include:
When Ani is beginning to learn goose talk, she has to listen very carefully because geese talk over each other like "old men who can't hear." Very funny!
I love that Geric had to practice her name trying to memorize it. Though this could go in the romance thread, I'll say it here, I liked the interaction with him seeing her leg and not being embarrassed to say that it was a "very fine leg."
I loved that Ani showed her stuff at the stables to those stable hands who thought she was going to be seriously injured. Seriously, what kind of guys are those? They really think this horse is dangerous and they just let her do what she wants.
Ani is seriously awesome! I was so proud of her this time through all the time Selia was trying to coax her to just admit she was lying. Her resolve to save Kildenree was extremely moving.
OK, enough of my rambling. Tell me what you liked and didn't like. Is this a book you would read again?
My summer reading plans...
So I have been trying to decide what to read this summer and I have decided on some books that I thought I'd share. First, I will be reading all the books for our book club, obviously. :) I am also planning on reading all the Harry Potter books before the grand finale debuts. Our ward will be having book club (the last one I can attend :( sadly)and I will be reading that book as well, if I can just remember what the title is.
I just purchased a couple books by LDS authors that sound very good, a little departure from my "normal" reads as they are both non-fiction. The first is "I am a Mother" by Jane Clayson Johnson. I am extremely excited to read this. She wrote it because she heard so often from LDS women describing their lives, "I'm just a mother." If I love it as much as I think I might, we may be reading it for discussion (sorry to all the guys in our club). I love the cover, so here is a copy of it for your viewing pleasure.
The other book I just bought is called, "The Mormon Way of Doing Business" I can't remember who wrote it, but he is LDS. It is about 7 or 8 top business executives that are LDS and their experiences with faith, family, and business.
I am looking forward to my summer of reading. Wish me luck! What are you reading? Have any of you read the books on my list? What did you think of them? Let me know!
I just purchased a couple books by LDS authors that sound very good, a little departure from my "normal" reads as they are both non-fiction. The first is "I am a Mother" by Jane Clayson Johnson. I am extremely excited to read this. She wrote it because she heard so often from LDS women describing their lives, "I'm just a mother." If I love it as much as I think I might, we may be reading it for discussion (sorry to all the guys in our club). I love the cover, so here is a copy of it for your viewing pleasure.
The other book I just bought is called, "The Mormon Way of Doing Business" I can't remember who wrote it, but he is LDS. It is about 7 or 8 top business executives that are LDS and their experiences with faith, family, and business.
I am looking forward to my summer of reading. Wish me luck! What are you reading? Have any of you read the books on my list? What did you think of them? Let me know!
Saturday, April 14, 2007
The Goose Girl Discussion
Well, what did you think of the book? I have posted several questions below to help our discussion along. There is a comments link at the bottom of each post, just click it and add your thoughts, then you can click "other" and type your name in. If you have comments that don't fit with the questions or your own questions to add, post them in the comments at the end of this post. Don't be afraid to add your opinion, we're all friends here!
Royalty
*SPOILER WARNING*
The queen says that in order for a queen to succeed she must stay apart, "separation, elevation, and delegation." Do you agree? How did this affect Ani's abilities?
"Royalty is not a right, Captain. The willingness of the people to follow a ruler is what gives her power." (Selia, pg. 79). Do you agree? Is this action similar to those taken by others in history who wished to gain power over their own destinies? By the end, how does Ani fit Selia's definition of royalty?
How would you describe how one can succeed in royalty?
The queen says that in order for a queen to succeed she must stay apart, "separation, elevation, and delegation." Do you agree? How did this affect Ani's abilities?
"Royalty is not a right, Captain. The willingness of the people to follow a ruler is what gives her power." (Selia, pg. 79). Do you agree? Is this action similar to those taken by others in history who wished to gain power over their own destinies? By the end, how does Ani fit Selia's definition of royalty?
How would you describe how one can succeed in royalty?
Family Ties
*SPOILER WARNING*
How would Ani's family react if they knew how she had saved their kingdom? Would they regret the way they treated her? How would her Aunt feel about all she had done? Whose approval would mean the most to Ani?
How would Ani's family react if they knew how she had saved their kingdom? Would they regret the way they treated her? How would her Aunt feel about all she had done? Whose approval would mean the most to Ani?
Love is in the air...
*SPOILER WARNING*
Does Ani's mom love her? Discuss the romance of Ani and Geric? How would he describe her? Why does their romance bloom and then wilt? Were you surprised at his true identity?
Does Ani's mom love her? Discuss the romance of Ani and Geric? How would he describe her? Why does their romance bloom and then wilt? Were you surprised at his true identity?
Fairy Tales
Fairy tales often share common characteristics-use of the #3, magical elements, transformation, misleading appearances, and conquest of good over evil. Also the hero or heroine is often infallible. Which elements are incorporated in Goose Girl? Why do you think these were chosen and others omitted? How is a fairy tale different from other stories?
Goose Girl (The Movie)
If you were producing a movie of The Goose Girl, whom would you cast in each role?
Thursday, April 12, 2007
Upcoming Books
Since not everyone will be reading each book and since I know there will be a waiting list at some libraries for some of our books, I will try to post books for the next few months.
For June we will be reading "The Devil in the White City", by Eric Larson as recommended by my good friend Kim V. Amazon.com says this about it, "Author Erik Larson imbues the incredible events surrounding the 1893 Chicago World's Fair with such drama that readers may find themselves checking the book's categorization to be sure that The Devil in the White City is not, in fact, a highly imaginative novel. Larson tells the stories of two men: Daniel H. Burnham, the architect responsible for the fair's construction, and H.H. Holmes, a serial killer masquerading as a charming doctor. Burnham's challenge was immense...Combining the stories of an architect and a killer in one book, mostly in alternating chapters, seems like an odd choice but it works. The magical appeal and horrifying dark side of 19th-century Chicago are both revealed through Larson's skillful writing."
July's book is a newfound personal favorite of mine, "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer. From Amazon.com, " As Shakespeare knew, love burns high when thwarted by obstacles. In Twilight, an exquisite fantasy by Stephenie Meyer, readers discover a pair of lovers who are supremely star-crossed. Bella adores beautiful Edward, and he returns her love. But Edward is having a hard time controlling the blood lust she arouses in him, because--he's a vampire. At any moment, the intensity of their passion could drive him to kill her, and he agonizes over the danger. But, Bella would rather be dead than part from Edward, so she risks her life to stay near him, and the novel burns with the erotic tension of their dangerous and necessarily chaste relationship. Meyer has achieved quite a feat by making this scenario completely human and believable."PLEASE don't let this premise keep you from this PHENOMENAL love story. Trust me, you will enjoy it!
I am so looking forward to reading and discussing these books with you. I hope you are too! Happy reading!
For June we will be reading "The Devil in the White City", by Eric Larson as recommended by my good friend Kim V. Amazon.com says this about it, "Author Erik Larson imbues the incredible events surrounding the 1893 Chicago World's Fair with such drama that readers may find themselves checking the book's categorization to be sure that The Devil in the White City is not, in fact, a highly imaginative novel. Larson tells the stories of two men: Daniel H. Burnham, the architect responsible for the fair's construction, and H.H. Holmes, a serial killer masquerading as a charming doctor. Burnham's challenge was immense...Combining the stories of an architect and a killer in one book, mostly in alternating chapters, seems like an odd choice but it works. The magical appeal and horrifying dark side of 19th-century Chicago are both revealed through Larson's skillful writing."
July's book is a newfound personal favorite of mine, "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer. From Amazon.com, " As Shakespeare knew, love burns high when thwarted by obstacles. In Twilight, an exquisite fantasy by Stephenie Meyer, readers discover a pair of lovers who are supremely star-crossed. Bella adores beautiful Edward, and he returns her love. But Edward is having a hard time controlling the blood lust she arouses in him, because--he's a vampire. At any moment, the intensity of their passion could drive him to kill her, and he agonizes over the danger. But, Bella would rather be dead than part from Edward, so she risks her life to stay near him, and the novel burns with the erotic tension of their dangerous and necessarily chaste relationship. Meyer has achieved quite a feat by making this scenario completely human and believable."PLEASE don't let this premise keep you from this PHENOMENAL love story. Trust me, you will enjoy it!
I am so looking forward to reading and discussing these books with you. I hope you are too! Happy reading!
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Your Book Lists
OK, so everyone knows what I have read. What have you read and do you recommend? I'm always looking for something good to read, I can't just choose something from the shelf, so here is where you help me (and one another). Feel free to list "hits" and "misses." Maybe try to include if it has any naughty stuff so people aren't shocked if they pick up one of your recommendations, if they have the information I'm sure they'll make a good choice for themselves. Thanks!
Monday, April 09, 2007
May's Book
The book I have chosen for May is...Drum roll please...The Goose Girl by Shannon Hale. Booklist had this to say about it: "A fine adventure tale full of danger, suspense, surprising twists, and a satisfying conclusion. The engaging plot can certainly carry the tale, but Hale's likable, introspective heroine makes this also a book about courage and justice in the face of overwhelming odds. The richly rendered, medieval folkloric setting adds to the charm."
Its an EASY and fun book to read and I hope you will join me for our discussion. We will officially have our "meeting" on May 30, but add comments anytime before or after that.
I know some of you have already had this as a book club book, so it should be easy to add your thoughts here, we would all love to hear them.
Enjoy, The Goose Girl
Its an EASY and fun book to read and I hope you will join me for our discussion. We will officially have our "meeting" on May 30, but add comments anytime before or after that.
I know some of you have already had this as a book club book, so it should be easy to add your thoughts here, we would all love to hear them.
Enjoy, The Goose Girl
My Book List
I am trying to keep track of all the books I have read since moving to Oregon. This is my list so far. I know...how do I find time to raise my kids? They are in alphabetical order by author. Some I loved, some I didn't even like, if you have any questions or comments on any them, just add a comment and I will try to get back to you. They are ranked on a 5 star scale, 1 being not good-5 being super! Kim
Jane Austen Pride and Prejudice *****
Dan Brown
Angels and Demons *****
The DaVinci Code ****
Olive Ann Burns Cold Sassy Tree *
Orson Scott Card
Ender’s Game *****
Speaker of the Dead ****
Xenocide **
Children of the Mind **
Ender’s Shadow ****
Shadow of the Hegemon *****
Shadow Puppets ***
Shadow of the Giant ***
Seventh Son ***
Red Prophet ***
Prentice Alvin ***
Alvin Journeyman ***
Heartfire ****
Crystal City ****
The Memory of Earth ****
The Call of Earth ***
The Ships of Earth ***
First Meetings in the Enderverse **
Stone Tables ****
Agatha Christie The Mousetrap and Other Plays ****
Caroline Cooney The Face in the Milk Carton***
Roald Dahl Charlie and the Chocolate Factory ***
Cornelia Funke
Inkheart ****
Inkspell (still reading)
John Grisham A Painted House ***
Shannon Hale
The Goose Girl *****
Enna Burning ***
River Secrets ****
Chris Heimerdinger Tennis Shoes Among the Nephites ***
Frank Herbert DUNE **
Dean Hughes
Hearts of the Children vol.1-5 ****
Midway to Heaven ****
Elizabeth Kostova The Historian ****
Jon Krakauer Into Thin Air *** (rated R for bad language)
C.S. Lewis
The Magician’s Nephew ***
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe *****
The Horse and His Boy *****
Prince Caspian ****
The Voyage of the Dawn Treader *****
Sliver Chair ***
The Last Battle ****
Gerald Lund
The Alliance ***
The Work and the Glory vol. 1-9 ****
Stephenie Meyer
Twilight *****
New Moon *****
L. M. Montgomery Anne of Green Gables *****
Phyllis Reynolds Naylor Beetles, Lightly Toasted **
Edith Nesbit The Enchanted Castle ****
Garth Nix Sabriel ***
Carol Lynn Pearson Goodbye, I Love You *
Stephen E. Robinson Believing Christ *****
J.K.Rowling Harry Potter vol.6 The Half-Blood Prince *****
Louis Sachar Holes ***
Virginia Sorensen Miracles on Maple Hill **
Chris Stewart
The Brothers ***
Where Angels Fall ***
The Second Sun ***
Can't Remember
Mr. Summer’s Story *
The Trial ***
Jane Austen Pride and Prejudice *****
Dan Brown
Angels and Demons *****
The DaVinci Code ****
Olive Ann Burns Cold Sassy Tree *
Orson Scott Card
Ender’s Game *****
Speaker of the Dead ****
Xenocide **
Children of the Mind **
Ender’s Shadow ****
Shadow of the Hegemon *****
Shadow Puppets ***
Shadow of the Giant ***
Seventh Son ***
Red Prophet ***
Prentice Alvin ***
Alvin Journeyman ***
Heartfire ****
Crystal City ****
The Memory of Earth ****
The Call of Earth ***
The Ships of Earth ***
First Meetings in the Enderverse **
Stone Tables ****
Agatha Christie The Mousetrap and Other Plays ****
Caroline Cooney The Face in the Milk Carton***
Roald Dahl Charlie and the Chocolate Factory ***
Cornelia Funke
Inkheart ****
Inkspell (still reading)
John Grisham A Painted House ***
Shannon Hale
The Goose Girl *****
Enna Burning ***
River Secrets ****
Chris Heimerdinger Tennis Shoes Among the Nephites ***
Frank Herbert DUNE **
Dean Hughes
Hearts of the Children vol.1-5 ****
Midway to Heaven ****
Elizabeth Kostova The Historian ****
Jon Krakauer Into Thin Air *** (rated R for bad language)
C.S. Lewis
The Magician’s Nephew ***
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe *****
The Horse and His Boy *****
Prince Caspian ****
The Voyage of the Dawn Treader *****
Sliver Chair ***
The Last Battle ****
Gerald Lund
The Alliance ***
The Work and the Glory vol. 1-9 ****
Stephenie Meyer
Twilight *****
New Moon *****
L. M. Montgomery Anne of Green Gables *****
Phyllis Reynolds Naylor Beetles, Lightly Toasted **
Edith Nesbit The Enchanted Castle ****
Garth Nix Sabriel ***
Carol Lynn Pearson Goodbye, I Love You *
Stephen E. Robinson Believing Christ *****
J.K.Rowling Harry Potter vol.6 The Half-Blood Prince *****
Louis Sachar Holes ***
Virginia Sorensen Miracles on Maple Hill **
Chris Stewart
The Brothers ***
Where Angels Fall ***
The Second Sun ***
Can't Remember
Mr. Summer’s Story *
The Trial ***
Book Club 101
I have developed such a PASSION for reading that I thought it might be a fun way to keep in touch with my loved ones. I have created this blog to act as an online "book club" where we can discuss a variety of books.
The way I want to try it to begin with is to select a book each month or every other month and then discuss it through comments on this blog. We'll try it for a few months and see if this is the best format for our "club."
I ask that we refrain from comments that will belittle others and that may be offensive. I'm sure that will not be a problem! :)
When you post a comment, be sure to put your name. It might be nice if you include how you know me, since I will be the common thread among you all.
Hopefully this will be a fun venue to keep in touch and expand our literary horizons! Thanks for playing! ENJOY!
Kim
The way I want to try it to begin with is to select a book each month or every other month and then discuss it through comments on this blog. We'll try it for a few months and see if this is the best format for our "club."
I ask that we refrain from comments that will belittle others and that may be offensive. I'm sure that will not be a problem! :)
When you post a comment, be sure to put your name. It might be nice if you include how you know me, since I will be the common thread among you all.
Hopefully this will be a fun venue to keep in touch and expand our literary horizons! Thanks for playing! ENJOY!
Kim
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