eclectic / eccentric

I was surprised because I thought you were really ...

2012-02-17T08:45:28.943-06:00

I was surprised because I thought you were really enjoying this one! This is the one you had posted about liking the character, right? I'm thinking I wouldn't enjoy it that much because all the history would probably be too much information for me.

I've had Howl's Moving Castle on my tbr li...

2012-02-16T22:12:53.221-06:00

I've had Howl's Moving Castle on my tbr list for ages. I saw the movie years ago and fell absolutely in love with it. One of these days I'll get my hands on it.

When I reread the book the second time, I had comp...

2012-02-16T19:45:26.149-06:00

When I reread the book the second time, I had completely forgotten MAJOR plot points, like what happened to the other twin. How could I even forget that? I don't know, but I think the character's trauma helped me block it from my mind. I had the same experience with The Perks of Being a Wallflower, and I think both books are pretty amazing, so. You are not alone there.

Read this years ago as a kid, and still love the b...

2012-02-16T07:31:17.365-06:00

Read this years ago as a kid, and still love the book today. Like the other commenters said, there are two companion books, that eventually tie up some unanswered questions. Glad you enjoyed it, despite the ending .

Prepare for a 3 point comment! 1 - Yeah, the endi...

2012-02-15T19:22:49.004-06:00

Prepare for a 3 point comment!

1 - Yeah, the ending was pretty meh to me too.

2 - When I would teach this book I would tell the kids later in the year not to bug me or I'd be tempted to release them.

3 - So, I met Lowry at NCTE last year and she was SO RUDE! Like serious are-you-kidding-me rudeness. Here I am TOTALLY excited...waiting in line...bubbly because she was THE FIRST AUTHOR I EVER TAUGHT and I was gonna get her to sign a book. Total #fangirl moment right? Yeah, I get up to her and gush: This is so exciting! I taught The Giver to my kids who hated to read and they loved it. Her response?
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LL - Yes. You can't even imagine how many times I've heard that.

Me = Deer in headlights. #crushed

I've read this one a few times and found somet...

2012-02-15T18:27:54.010-06:00

I've read this one a few times and found something different to enjoy each time. I'm blanking out on the ending though...hmmm...maybe it is time for another reread. Thanks for sharing your honest thoughts on it!

Hmmm, I'm actually quite interested in Irish h...

2012-02-15T16:18:03.045-06:00

Hmmm, I'm actually quite interested in Irish history so maybe I should try it. Either I'd find it fascinating or be bored to death...right? ;)

So cute!! Love it! And by the way, I answered your...

2012-02-15T10:37:20.933-06:00

So cute!! Love it! And by the way, I answered your tag questions!

It seems like maybe this book might hold up better...

2012-02-15T10:25:40.368-06:00

It seems like maybe this book might hold up better in the right mood? I will tell you that often I am NOT in the mood to work very hard at entertaining myself. I loathe footnotes, unless they really throw me a bone. If they are just informative and blah, blah, I ignore them. They break up my rhythm. So who knows if I will ever pick this one up. My eyebrows did go up when I heard about a bad boy named Horatio...

I haven't heard much about this one in my blog...

2012-02-15T09:22:23.006-06:00

I haven't heard much about this one in my bloggy travels. It's probably one I'd pick up at a book sale, but not for more than .25.

I haven't read a lot about Irish history, and ...

2012-02-15T08:42:09.092-06:00

I haven't read a lot about Irish history, and given my origins, I find that a little shameful! I bet I would get a lot out of this book for that aspect alone, and might have to make some time for this one. I enjoyed your take on it and love that you defined your parameters for an "acceptable read". Very nice review today!

I think I'd skip this one. I don't do too ...

2012-02-15T07:32:03.103-06:00

I think I'd skip this one. I don't do too well with historical stuff, and while I know it's basically heresy, I don't really care about Ireland (today or yesterday) at all. I know, bad me. I avoid reading books about Ireland. I just have a sort of thing against it, I'm not even sure why. ? But anyway, it seems like the sort of book I should avoid.

Some great books on your wishlist there, thanks fo...

2012-02-15T05:05:54.555-06:00

Some great books on your wishlist there, thanks for pointing me to a few of them!

That is only cute on a kid. But yeah...damn cute.

2012-02-14T21:05:09.137-06:00

That is only cute on a kid. But yeah...damn cute.

LOL! Love it. Adorableness!

2012-02-14T16:15:07.096-06:00

LOL! Love it. Adorableness!

Ohhhhh, I love hearts on the bobo. Happy Valentine...

2012-02-14T12:27:19.054-06:00

Ohhhhh, I love hearts on the bobo. Happy Valentine's!

I don't particularly like the book, but I like...

2012-02-14T12:02:01.967-06:00

I don't particularly like the book, but I like TEACHING the book. I know you know what I mean. Ending, bleh.

LMAO! Holiday-themed baby clothes are the BEST!

2012-02-14T09:50:59.239-06:00

LMAO! Holiday-themed baby clothes are the BEST!

What an adorable picture! I love it! Happy Valenti...

2012-02-14T09:47:24.784-06:00

What an adorable picture! I love it! Happy Valentine's Day to you!

Such an adorable, lovable hiney!

2012-02-14T09:17:42.418-06:00

Such an adorable, lovable hiney!

What a doll! Happy Valentine's Day!

2012-02-14T07:55:37.283-06:00

What a doll! Happy Valentine's Day!

Awwwwww.....so precious.

2012-02-14T07:42:48.118-06:00

Awwwwww.....so precious.

giggle I have to say, these remind me of the pan...

2012-02-14T06:29:18.928-06:00

*giggle* I have to say, these remind me of the pants a Yemeni student gave my sister a few years ago. I'm sure the girl, who was 16, didn't know any better, but the pants had glittery pink words across the butt that said, "Request." :D

D'aww :D

2012-02-14T04:52:48.413-06:00

D'aww :D

I STILL haven't read this one yet. :( I'm ...

2012-02-13T22:16:14.019-06:00

I STILL haven't read this one yet. :( I'm wondering what I'll think of it. Not very many people like it.

eclectic / eccentric

I was surprised because I thought you were really ...

I've had Howl's Moving Castle on my tbr li...

When I reread the book the second time, I had comp...

Read this years ago as a kid, and still love the b...

Prepare for a 3 point comment! 1 - Yeah, the endi...

I've read this one a few times and found somet...

Hmmm, I'm actually quite interested in Irish h...

So cute!! Love it! And by the way, I answered your...

It seems like maybe this book might hold up better...

I haven't heard much about this one in my blog...

I haven't read a lot about Irish history, and ...

I think I'd skip this one. I don't do too ...

Some great books on your wishlist there, thanks fo...

That is only cute on a kid. But yeah...damn cute.

LOL! Love it. Adorableness!

Ohhhhh, I love hearts on the bobo. Happy Valentine...

I don't particularly like the book, but I like...

LMAO! Holiday-themed baby clothes are the BEST!

What an adorable picture! I love it! Happy Valenti...

Such an adorable, lovable hiney!

What a doll! Happy Valentine's Day!

Awwwwww.....so precious.

*giggle* I have to say, these remind me of the pan...

D'aww :D

I STILL haven't read this one yet. :( I'm ...

giggle I have to say, these remind me of the pan...