tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040657217275018769.post5927130411780958429..comments2023-11-03T04:28:57.670-05:00Comments on Books and Cooks: PageturnersTarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07208766776468157501noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040657217275018769.post-23656546741558560012009-11-02T00:46:43.083-06:002009-11-02T00:46:43.083-06:00I ended up liking the first half of Little Bee mor...I ended up liking the first half of Little Bee more than the second half but overall would recommend it.<br /><br />I have had Hunger Games on my shelf for some time - I just need to pick it up .... (I even have the second instalment already ... naughty me!)Samanthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17747440460896344541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040657217275018769.post-90307589870176302262009-10-14T19:11:03.352-05:002009-10-14T19:11:03.352-05:00Tara - Glad to hear you enjoyed Little Bee as much...Tara - Glad to hear you enjoyed Little Bee as much as I did. I need to go back and re-read the last chapter. I've already forgotten how Cleave wrapped things up!<br /><br />And regarding the weather, I can never believe that I moved here, either!!Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040657217275018769.post-5098946534800384952009-10-14T13:40:10.540-05:002009-10-14T13:40:10.540-05:00JoAnn, it makes me wonder if they think that peopl...JoAnn, it makes me wonder if they think that people would find the plot too upsetting to read. <br /><br />Carrie K, I know what you mean! 65?? My bedroom heat is set at 64!!<br /><br />Kathy, what a strong connection you are making to Little Bee. It is indeed a heart wrenching story.<br /><br />Diane, The Help was one of my favorites of this year, too.<br /><br />Karen, if you're interested, definitely read The Hunger Games - what a ride! The Other Hand, huh? That gives a bit more away, no?<br /><br />Danielle, really?? Give it a try!<br /><br />Ti, I think so too. Though it's sort of hard to come down from if you know what I mean, to begin reading a slower moving book.<br /><br /><br />LisaMM, I am not surprised! I think I will suggest this series to my neice. Hopefully your daughter won't be too long!Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07208766776468157501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040657217275018769.post-49368276895424863782009-10-12T20:59:42.970-05:002009-10-12T20:59:42.970-05:00I chaired the book fair at the junior high school ...I chaired the book fair at the junior high school a couple weeks ago, and Catching Fire was FLYING off the shelf!! I loved The Hunger Games (I also read it in about a day!) and can't wait to read Catching Fire, but my daughter got to it first, so I'm patiently waiting my turn.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040657217275018769.post-61930828909953138042009-10-12T15:33:48.703-05:002009-10-12T15:33:48.703-05:00It's nice to read a good page turner every now...It's nice to read a good page turner every now and then. I haven't read either of these. I feel as if I am a tad overhelmed with my pile again. I was making good progress and then decided to re-design my blog and now I am bit behind with my reading.Tihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00926060806244061354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040657217275018769.post-14577877273691735152009-10-11T20:12:11.556-05:002009-10-11T20:12:11.556-05:00I'd actually not heard of The Hunger Games, bu...I'd actually not heard of The Hunger Games, but it does sound interesting. I could use a page turner or two at the moment!Daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06415242678720695754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040657217275018769.post-45125688366483019462009-10-11T02:52:17.650-05:002009-10-11T02:52:17.650-05:00Little Bee (called The Other Hand in Australia) is...Little Bee (called The Other Hand in Australia) is amazing isn't it?? I fell totally for the publisher's blurb too!!<br />I have yet to read The Hunger Games but I think I am going to have to - I literally have not heard one bad thing about it in the bloggin world.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15971901652392645980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040657217275018769.post-8192714533331253992009-10-09T17:04:02.991-05:002009-10-09T17:04:02.991-05:00Little Bee and The Help are in my top 5 books for ...Little Bee and The Help are in my top 5 books for 2009. Such a great engrossing story (both of them).(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040657217275018769.post-73068453379408496782009-10-09T14:43:57.541-05:002009-10-09T14:43:57.541-05:00I am reading Little Bee now and have almost put it...I am reading Little Bee now and have almost put it aside several times because it hits so close to home especially right at this time for me. Somehow, though, I find myself unable to leave it. I can't quite articulate why but I see myself and a loved one in these pages and I am unable to look away. I probably would not have chosen to read this book if I had known what I would be facing inside, but the writing is lovelyl and there seems to be a reason that I continue to read, though the story is wrenching.<br />KathyKathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14706831135637738057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040657217275018769.post-76130554009135447982009-10-09T14:29:33.287-05:002009-10-09T14:29:33.287-05:00Sounds like a refreshing marketing strategy. Norma...Sounds like a refreshing marketing strategy. Normally I've read so many reviews or blurbs I don't need to read the book itself, similar to movies. <br /><br />Little Bee (and Those Who Save Us) both are going on my TBR list. <br /><br />And brr! we turn the heat on here when it hit 65 degrees. :)Carrie Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15585975894624687972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040657217275018769.post-44100585392782634292009-10-09T13:42:43.980-05:002009-10-09T13:42:43.980-05:00Glad to hear you enjoyed Little Bee as much as I d...Glad to hear you enjoyed Little Bee as much as I did! I'm still puzzled by a marketing strategy that keeps the plot a secret though.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.com