tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post924665239140861377..comments2023-11-03T06:20:06.604-05:00Comments on Lesa's Book Critiques: Book Club SuggestionsLesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-26681336166033427312011-03-21T13:37:14.824-05:002011-03-21T13:37:14.824-05:00Thank you, Andrew. This list was geared to a parti...Thank you, Andrew. This list was geared to a particular book group, but I'm sure there are titles there that will be appropriate for many of them.Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-39662190425138134902011-03-21T09:49:23.783-05:002011-03-21T09:49:23.783-05:00Thanks for this list. I'll check them out.
-A...Thanks for this list. I'll check them out.<br /><br />-AndrewBook Club Suggestionshttp://www.andrewskelly.com/book-club-suggestionsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-15764985521764449742010-12-06T17:06:47.573-06:002010-12-06T17:06:47.573-06:00Great, Kris! I'm glad I could add a few title...Great, Kris! I'm glad I could add a few titles to that TBR pile. Enjoy!Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-57424826612785126362010-12-06T16:54:31.921-06:002010-12-06T16:54:31.921-06:00A lot of those books sounds really interesting..so...A lot of those books sounds really interesting..some are already on my wish list, others just jumped on board.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17182023445485838169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-45911843951912146432010-12-04T16:50:26.731-06:002010-12-04T16:50:26.731-06:00Thank you, Katherine. This was a fun project to w...Thank you, Katherine. This was a fun project to work on. I enjoyed discussing the books ahead of time with a fellow librarian and the publishers' rep, and I love talking about the books. I'm glad you found some books you want to use for discussions. Come back later, and let me know how they worked, please. I'm always curious.Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-13756121042601980472010-12-04T10:31:41.608-06:002010-12-04T10:31:41.608-06:00Lesa...great choices. I was just agonizing on my ...Lesa...great choices. I was just agonizing on my next picks for book discussions at the library for the upcoming months, and you gave me some terrific ideas--both for a regular discussion and for a mystery discussion. <br /><br />KatherineAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08189434035394402854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-79207556694281490192010-12-04T08:07:26.044-06:002010-12-04T08:07:26.044-06:00Bunco is just a chance for a bunch of friends to g...Bunco is just a chance for a bunch of friends to get together, play a dice game, eat good food, talk, and have time together, kathy. I only started playing a few months ago, but I enjoy it.<br /><br />My Youth Services Dept. had two terrific series of programs that they're hoping to start up again. Boys Build It allowed boys to come in and do crafts involving rockets, or catapults, and exposed them to nonfiction books that boys love. Glitterati Girls was a book club for girls 8-12 in which they talked about books, and did craft projects relating to their books. (It wouldn't have been my thing as a kid. I was a reader, but hated crafts.) But, for some of these kids, it's perfect. And, it is terrific to see the kids enthused about books.Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-64043630606067466972010-12-04T02:13:19.522-06:002010-12-04T02:13:19.522-06:00Well, I don't know what Bunco is, but yes, som...Well, I don't know what Bunco is, but yes, sometimes readers even need a break from reading. (Glad you won third place.)<br /><br />There are people, places and things (and cats) out there to see and experience.<br /><br />Although my instinct is often to stay home and read, and listen to music, when I heed the call to see friends, eat out or even visit the local stores and say hi, it usually is a good thing.<br /><br />Book clubs are great. I would love to hear children discuss Harry Potter or other books. When I see a program on tv with videoclips of children discussing books, I am amazed at their insights and questions.<br /><br />Wish I could see more of that.kathy d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-60143562147770681272010-12-03T23:52:27.983-06:002010-12-03T23:52:27.983-06:00kathy,
We do need those shirts. And, I really nee...kathy,<br /><br />We do need those shirts. And, I really need one this time of year. Tonight I went out and played Bunco instead of finishing the last 50 pages of my book. But, I won 3rd place at Bunco, so it was worth it! But, it also meant I didn't get any reading done today, and that's tough.Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-53517204660990501662010-12-03T23:50:59.221-06:002010-12-03T23:50:59.221-06:00Inside a Book,
I'm so glad you picked Saving ...Inside a Book,<br /><br />I'm so glad you picked Saving CeeCee Honeycutt! I'm sure your group is going to like it.<br /><br />But, you're right. When you can get those kids reading, and discussing books, it's fantastic. One of the best book discussions I ever led was for the first Harry Potter book, long before most people were discussing it. The kids were brilliant in their discussions of it!<br /><br />I had so much fun sharing these books!Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-11384372763683320302010-12-03T23:19:31.503-06:002010-12-03T23:19:31.503-06:00This list is very interesting.
I, too, gravitate ...This list is very interesting.<br /><br />I, too, gravitate toward the crime fiction.<br /><br />Can say that "Blood Moon," is good and I've got Leighton Gage's book on my TBR list for early in 2011.<br /><br />Zoe Ferraris' "Finding Nouf," is good; the second one, "City of Veils," is a good, but brutal read which left me in quite a state, needing to read some light, witty books.<br /><br />Another suggestion: Malla Nunn's books which take place in the early 1950s in South Africa are excellent: "A Beautiful Way to Die," and "Let the Dead Lie."<br /><br />Again, we all need T-shirts which say, "So many good books, so little time."kathy d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-92123568417672899532010-12-03T19:03:36.279-06:002010-12-03T19:03:36.279-06:00What great fun!! A super opportunity to do some mo...What great fun!! A super opportunity to do some more 'book commercials'! I will definitely add some to my long TBR list from your varied selections. I LOVED One Amazing Thing by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni.<br /><br />My book group made our year's list this week and it was so easy to convince them to read Saving CeeCee Honeycut as well. They were enchanted with the story line and the preview I gave. Gosh, it was fun to go back to my book-selling days! <br /><br />Now my third graders are enjoying a lunch-time book group as well. Of course the books are a tad different but it's fun to see them with their noses in books and chatting and talking about books without my help. We are reading, Shoebag, by Mary James, about a cockroach who wakes up and has turned into a little boy!! It's perfect for even those reluctant readers and the discussions are a blast!<br /><br />Don't ya just love spreading the great news of losing yourself in a book?!?! Thanks for sharing today!Inside A Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16962025550367558251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-71375366875614193022010-12-03T16:50:12.205-06:002010-12-03T16:50:12.205-06:00Thank you, Bonnie! As I said, I haven't read ...Thank you, Bonnie! As I said, I haven't read most of them, but I have good connections (smile), including a staff member who is in two book discussion groups. She really helped!Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-82528981545139674832010-12-03T16:48:59.824-06:002010-12-03T16:48:59.824-06:00My pleasure, Kay! Please do. I hope they get some...My pleasure, Kay! Please do. I hope they get some ideas for the future. Thank you.Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-8984163147586888982010-12-03T16:00:47.564-06:002010-12-03T16:00:47.564-06:00I can understand why this would be your favorite w...I can understand why this would be your favorite work day in December! What a fun and gratifying job that you have. What a great list of book titles. I've read several on your list and totally agree with your recommendations for: How to be an American Housewife, Saving CeeCee Honeycutt (LOVE Beth and Oletta too), Girl in Translation and Wench. I have several others on my TBR bookshelves and look forward to reading them. Plus, I have more to add to my wish list:) Thanks Lesa.Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06838832109510581167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-84151403996089325632010-12-03T15:53:50.154-06:002010-12-03T15:53:50.154-06:00Lesa, if it's OK with you, I'm going to re...Lesa, if it's OK with you, I'm going to reprint your post and share it with my afternoon book group. It will be my last meeting with them as leader and I think it will be perfect to give them some ideas for future reads and book group choices. Trust you to have perfect timing on this! :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-59036664180454290672010-12-03T15:38:20.233-06:002010-12-03T15:38:20.233-06:00Thank you, Tina! It's nice to know this list ...Thank you, Tina! It's nice to know this list might help a little. Can't wait to hear what the group thinks as they read them.Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-3553922946784844272010-12-03T15:37:36.185-06:002010-12-03T15:37:36.185-06:00Bev,
You might want to move Saving CeeCee Honeycu...Bev,<br /><br />You might want to move Saving CeeCee Honeycutt up a little. Two of us bloggers consider it one of the best books of 2010, and it's been nominated for Best Debut on Goodreads as well.Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-18354653277479126472010-12-03T13:30:09.430-06:002010-12-03T13:30:09.430-06:00What fantastic lists -both this year and next. I b...What fantastic lists -both this year and next. I belong to two different book clubs and there's something on each for both of them. Now if I could just go hide on a deserted island til I finish this batch!Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15164739473838041694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-55896564066400938052010-12-03T13:01:12.590-06:002010-12-03T13:01:12.590-06:00What a great list of books! Even if you haven'...What a great list of books! Even if you haven't read all of them, you have given us a chance to look further into them.<br /><br />Thank you Lesa.<br /><br />P.S. I still have "Saving CC Honeycutt" on my TBR pile. I think I should move it toward the top.Bev Stephansnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-30575468886146748182010-12-03T11:06:13.004-06:002010-12-03T11:06:13.004-06:00It's been a lovely day, Lesa! Thanks again.It's been a lovely day, Lesa! Thanks again.Beth Hoffmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16770840174293503835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-86887648477022071632010-12-03T09:43:58.325-06:002010-12-03T09:43:58.325-06:00And, you'll be pleased to know it was on your ...And, you'll be pleased to know it was on your publisher's list, Beth, when I asked the library rep for suggestions. She suggested it right away. Oletta should be dancing in the kitchen today, between this list and BethFishReads. It's been a good day!Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-44544976042251857132010-12-03T09:42:35.109-06:002010-12-03T09:42:35.109-06:00My pleasure, Leighton, particularly to this book c...My pleasure, Leighton, particularly to this book club. I'll pass this information on to the organization. I'm sure they can handle Skype and speakerphone better than most book clubs. This is at an international school of business, and the book club is for the faculty and staff. I'll definitely pass this information on to Amy.Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-11538638875523128152010-12-03T09:41:58.871-06:002010-12-03T09:41:58.871-06:00Good morning, Lesa. I'm tickled that Saving C...Good morning, Lesa. I'm tickled that Saving CeeCee Honeycuttt is on your list! It's an real honor -- thanks so much. Oletta is so thrilled that she's dancing in the kitchen!Beth Hoffmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16770840174293503835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-12748444083248466642010-12-03T08:44:23.091-06:002010-12-03T08:44:23.091-06:00Hi Lesa,
Thanks for suggesting "Blood of the ...Hi Lesa,<br />Thanks for suggesting "Blood of the Wicked" to book clubs.<br />Let me add that I'm always delighted to chat with book club members and that I can do it very easily, from Brazil, by Skype.<br />All we have to do is to set up a date and time and I'll call them.<br />Hopefully, there will be a speakerphone at the other end.<br />No speakerphone?<br />We can also do a back-and-forth in writing.Leighton Gagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09788807904434180290noreply@blogger.com