tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22461753.post7200208806877661810..comments2024-03-28T14:18:33.963-04:00Comments on Book By Book: It's Monday 1/28! What Are You Reading?Sue Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14532098225905355332noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22461753.post-73927454510278085102019-01-29T19:00:47.936-05:002019-01-29T19:00:47.936-05:00Funny because I expected to hate Shiver but caved ...Funny because I expected to hate Shiver but caved into all the hype and finally read it - and LOVED it! So not my usual kind of story, but I flew through all 3 books in record time. I also loved The Raven Boys. Scorpio Races was a bit violent for my taste but a good story. This one is growing on me :)Sue Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14532098225905355332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22461753.post-72725528282461242052019-01-29T18:59:09.099-05:002019-01-29T18:59:09.099-05:00Oh, I've heard good things about that one, Hel...Oh, I've heard good things about that one, Helen! Enjoy!Sue Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14532098225905355332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22461753.post-11846023411352141612019-01-29T18:58:40.789-05:002019-01-29T18:58:40.789-05:00Oh,m yeah - this one is her most surreal yet! But ...Oh,m yeah - this one is her most surreal yet! But it's growing on me :)Sue Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14532098225905355332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22461753.post-55643786869442625492019-01-29T18:58:17.096-05:002019-01-29T18:58:17.096-05:00ha ha I did manage to turn the light off at 10:30 ...ha ha I did manage to turn the light off at 10:30 last night, like I'm supposed to...but it's so hard when you're reading a good book! Just one more chapter/page/paragraph...Sue Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14532098225905355332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22461753.post-330360033356106282019-01-29T18:57:24.791-05:002019-01-29T18:57:24.791-05:00Yes, definitely - I need my evening downtime, for ...Yes, definitely - I need my evening downtime, for sure!Sue Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14532098225905355332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22461753.post-71234403291472710612019-01-29T18:56:55.620-05:002019-01-29T18:56:55.620-05:00Yup, that about says it - it is definitely bizarre...Yup, that about says it - it is definitely bizarre! But it has really grown on me - she's just such a talented writer!Sue Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14532098225905355332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22461753.post-89599908900411456442019-01-29T18:56:19.535-05:002019-01-29T18:56:19.535-05:00ha ha yes, I do think we have a lot in common, Ric...ha ha yes, I do think we have a lot in common, Ricki! I was reluctant to read this one but am enjoying it.Sue Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14532098225905355332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22461753.post-84680730427386613392019-01-29T18:54:48.172-05:002019-01-29T18:54:48.172-05:00I would say if you like magical realism, then defi...I would say if you like magical realism, then definitely. And if not, well you might still give it a try - I'm really not a fan of MR but this one is growing on me - she's such a good writer and SO clever!Sue Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14532098225905355332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22461753.post-15634750364328872282019-01-29T18:53:43.341-05:002019-01-29T18:53:43.341-05:00ha ha - yeah, only other book lovers could relate ...ha ha - yeah, only other book lovers could relate to crying over book awards! I'll have to look to see who won :)<br /><br />All the Crooked Saints is growing on me - not my kind of thing typically, but Stiefvater is just so amazing. I also thought I'd hate her Shiver series but finally gave in to the hype and LOVED it - quickly flew through the entire series!<br /><br />SueSue Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14532098225905355332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22461753.post-22924271276469603802019-01-28T20:44:43.435-05:002019-01-28T20:44:43.435-05:00I have mixed feelings about reading All The Crooke...I have mixed feelings about reading All The Crooked Saints because I love some of her work, (Read all the Raven Boys) and can't stand others (Shiver). <br />Being Mortal is such a powerful book. The part that broke my heart most was how much people had to give up when they go into care. Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22461753.post-77408868309514890722019-01-28T20:33:54.071-05:002019-01-28T20:33:54.071-05:00Sounds like a good week of reading ahead. I am rea...Sounds like a good week of reading ahead. I am reading the Accidental Further Adventures of the 100-Year-Old Man.Helen's Book Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01404788769349792460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22461753.post-82191123259921020772019-01-28T20:27:42.585-05:002019-01-28T20:27:42.585-05:00Steifvater can go surreal sometimes :) I'll lo...Steifvater can go surreal sometimes :) I'll look forward to your final thoughts. <br /><br />Happy reading this week :) Kellee Moye (@kelleemoye)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11912740016918990989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22461753.post-90018905373879596122019-01-28T19:41:36.699-05:002019-01-28T19:41:36.699-05:00I have all of Stiefvater's books, & All th...I have all of Stiefvater's books, & All the Crooked Saints is one I have, too, since it published. Your description has intrigued me, but I have so many on my list! Someday! Take care, Sue, not too much reading late! Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22461753.post-26864587203814179402019-01-28T18:55:24.947-05:002019-01-28T18:55:24.947-05:00Something warm and fun is often needed after a ser...Something warm and fun is often needed after a serious read. Ah yes, the mind does not like to turn off when we get too involved in the evening, that wind down time is important. Kathryn Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08581790816548017087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22461753.post-15784232876770871962019-01-28T18:47:03.876-05:002019-01-28T18:47:03.876-05:00I’m on a waitlist for All The Crooked Saints, so I...I’m on a waitlist for All The Crooked Saints, so I hope it’s good. It sounds very bizarre. Have a great week!<br /><br />Aj @ <a href="http://ajsterkel.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Read All The Things!</a><br />Aj @ Read All The Things!https://www.blogger.com/profile/02860483414620371093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22461753.post-61837936290294525732019-01-28T18:22:01.803-05:002019-01-28T18:22:01.803-05:00Reading your description of hanging with your husb...Reading your description of hanging with your husband and staying up late (and drinking tea while eating chocolate), I am realizing more and more how similar we are! I want to read All the Crooked Saints. I have read almost all of her other books. I imagine it is good! I didn't realize it was set in Colorado!Ricki Ginsberg at Unleashing Readershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06086548238873957327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22461753.post-63525737872600792292019-01-28T14:06:52.219-05:002019-01-28T14:06:52.219-05:00I've been wondering if I should give Crooked S...I've been wondering if I should give Crooked Saints a try. Still not sure if it's for me.Beth Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22461753.post-52972066335897570592019-01-28T12:33:42.894-05:002019-01-28T12:33:42.894-05:00I'll be very interested in hearing what you th...I'll be very interested in hearing what you thought of All the Crooked Saints once you're finished. I haven't started this one, yet -- still looking it over. I'm actually reading #IMWAYR posts while crying my way through the ALA award's ceremony (streaming), but it just makes me that much more happy to be part of this community. Hope you have a wonderful reading week, Sue!2Shaye ♪♫https://www.blogger.com/profile/10473467039770299975noreply@blogger.com