Dear Friends,
I know Krystel is out for this month. It seems like this has slowed down a bit. If anyone wants to do lunch and talk about books from past months or what they have chosen to read on their own for this month, please lets get together. We can meet at my house or go to someplace like Panera Bread. Is everyone up for Tuesday, 24th of March? Email me: bevgams@yahoo.com or call 410-970-6186
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Friday, March 6, 2009
book suggestions- vote
If you're all ready to start reading a new book, I don't mind getting us started.
My mother in law just mentioned one called, The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom. It's a feel good book. Wikipedia's synopsis is: " It recounts the life and death of a simple yet dignified old man, Eddie. After dying in a freak accident, Eddie finds himself in heaven where he encounters five people who have significantly affected his life, whether he realized it at the time or not. Each imparts a divine piece of wisdom unto him, instilling a deeper comprehension regarding the most intimate facets of life. In the beginning he dedicates the book to his uncle Edward Beitchman. He says that he wants people like his uncle who felt unimportant here on earth to realize, finally, how much they mattered and how they were loved."
The Girl Who Could Fly by Victoria Forester is a recommendation I got off of the Stephanie Meyer's website. It's total fantasy book. She says, "It's the oddest/sweetest mix of Little House on the Prairie and X-Men. I was smiling the whole time (except for the part where I cried). I gave it to my mom, and I'm reading it to my kids—it's absolutely multi-generational. Prepare to have your heart warmed."
Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli is in the top 20 of Best Young Adult Novels and I thought I'd like to read that someday (I saw it at the school library) but its another romance novel and I think for now I'd like to try something different.
If we want to try science fiction, Orson Scott Card, Ender's Game maybe one idea. I have no clue about it other than it being on "Good Reads" top 20.
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith is one I've heard about from I don't know where and thought about reading. It's realistic fiction.
I'd like to dive into a good mystery book too, but don't know of one to suggest.
Well, these are just some thoughts. We can take a vote on what we would like to read for this month on what I suggested. My vote would be for The Girl Who Could Fly. Im a very responsible person and anything too realistic is not as enjoyable for me when it somes to entertainment. I need more moments to laugh.
My mother in law just mentioned one called, The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom. It's a feel good book. Wikipedia's synopsis is: " It recounts the life and death of a simple yet dignified old man, Eddie. After dying in a freak accident, Eddie finds himself in heaven where he encounters five people who have significantly affected his life, whether he realized it at the time or not. Each imparts a divine piece of wisdom unto him, instilling a deeper comprehension regarding the most intimate facets of life. In the beginning he dedicates the book to his uncle Edward Beitchman. He says that he wants people like his uncle who felt unimportant here on earth to realize, finally, how much they mattered and how they were loved."
The Girl Who Could Fly by Victoria Forester is a recommendation I got off of the Stephanie Meyer's website. It's total fantasy book. She says, "It's the oddest/sweetest mix of Little House on the Prairie and X-Men. I was smiling the whole time (except for the part where I cried). I gave it to my mom, and I'm reading it to my kids—it's absolutely multi-generational. Prepare to have your heart warmed."
Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli is in the top 20 of Best Young Adult Novels and I thought I'd like to read that someday (I saw it at the school library) but its another romance novel and I think for now I'd like to try something different.
If we want to try science fiction, Orson Scott Card, Ender's Game maybe one idea. I have no clue about it other than it being on "Good Reads" top 20.
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith is one I've heard about from I don't know where and thought about reading. It's realistic fiction.
I'd like to dive into a good mystery book too, but don't know of one to suggest.
Well, these are just some thoughts. We can take a vote on what we would like to read for this month on what I suggested. My vote would be for The Girl Who Could Fly. Im a very responsible person and anything too realistic is not as enjoyable for me when it somes to entertainment. I need more moments to laugh.
Monday, March 2, 2009
delighted newcomer- hooked on reading!
Dear Friends,
Hello, Im glad to be a new member of this book club. I enjoyed reading Princess Academy. I was surprised that I got through the book so fast, even on my busy schedule. I guess when you find a good book you make time to read, right?! Well, from the beginning the author does a great job coloring the character of Miri. I knew by page 14 that she was going to be a likable character. Her ability to make others laugh and her desire to put and see humor in her life as well as others (even in times of tension, or trouble) is a beautiful gift. Also, her flaw or weakness of thinking less of herself by her negative assumptions of what others may think of her is so human and easy to relate to. (At least for me.) She has a very practical, honest nature about her; but then you get to see her whims, fantasies, confusing desires as well which makes her character or the story line less predictable. I liked the ending a great deal, a pleasant surprise. ( I don't know if everyone has finished it so I won't spill the beans.) I also like how the author is very good at creating her other characters through the eyes of Miri. There are many lines I enjoyed and took note on hoping I will remember the lesson in them for my own life. For example, how real friendship must survive disagreements to be true and lasting. Something I've obviously already learned by now but rings so true and I remember wishing I had this knowledge when I was younger. Thus, I think the author really makes Miri seem beyond her years because I don't remember having such a depth of understanding at age 14. I quickly felt that a friendship was in deep jeopardy if there was arguments. But, I hated confrontation. Obviously, Miri's personality doesn't. She rises to every challenge. A very admirable trait.
Well, I think I've shared what I appreciate about this book. Thanks for letting me borrow it, Krystel. It was a good read! I will probably pick up another book soon with the same author. I usually stick to a familiar author until I exhaust myself of her/ his books or until someone else recommends one.
The last two days, I have been reading Stephanie Meyer's, Midnight Sun, the unpublished manuscript from her website. I finished it already too! I feel bad that it was leaked over the internet. It must have been someone in the movie production that did it because so much of it is in the movie, ver-badum. (sp?) Stephanie has a couple of recommendations on her website that I will consider reading soon too.
So, when will we get together to chat and decide on our next book? I'm hooked on reading!
Hello, Im glad to be a new member of this book club. I enjoyed reading Princess Academy. I was surprised that I got through the book so fast, even on my busy schedule. I guess when you find a good book you make time to read, right?! Well, from the beginning the author does a great job coloring the character of Miri. I knew by page 14 that she was going to be a likable character. Her ability to make others laugh and her desire to put and see humor in her life as well as others (even in times of tension, or trouble) is a beautiful gift. Also, her flaw or weakness of thinking less of herself by her negative assumptions of what others may think of her is so human and easy to relate to. (At least for me.) She has a very practical, honest nature about her; but then you get to see her whims, fantasies, confusing desires as well which makes her character or the story line less predictable. I liked the ending a great deal, a pleasant surprise. ( I don't know if everyone has finished it so I won't spill the beans.) I also like how the author is very good at creating her other characters through the eyes of Miri. There are many lines I enjoyed and took note on hoping I will remember the lesson in them for my own life. For example, how real friendship must survive disagreements to be true and lasting. Something I've obviously already learned by now but rings so true and I remember wishing I had this knowledge when I was younger. Thus, I think the author really makes Miri seem beyond her years because I don't remember having such a depth of understanding at age 14. I quickly felt that a friendship was in deep jeopardy if there was arguments. But, I hated confrontation. Obviously, Miri's personality doesn't. She rises to every challenge. A very admirable trait.
Well, I think I've shared what I appreciate about this book. Thanks for letting me borrow it, Krystel. It was a good read! I will probably pick up another book soon with the same author. I usually stick to a familiar author until I exhaust myself of her/ his books or until someone else recommends one.
The last two days, I have been reading Stephanie Meyer's, Midnight Sun, the unpublished manuscript from her website. I finished it already too! I feel bad that it was leaked over the internet. It must have been someone in the movie production that did it because so much of it is in the movie, ver-badum. (sp?) Stephanie has a couple of recommendations on her website that I will consider reading soon too.
So, when will we get together to chat and decide on our next book? I'm hooked on reading!
Friday, February 6, 2009
My thoughts on Miri
Okay, so I have finished the book already, but I won't ruin anything!
Just after the first few chapters, I had a sense that Miri was going to be a great heroine. Like many spunky female heroines I've read about, she desperately wants to do something she's forbidden to do - but unlike the majority, she's not ahead of her time or rebelling against the system (think Disney princesses!). She just wants to be like everyone else, which I think makes her more realistic and easy to relate to, especially for your inner teenage girl. Of course, she is inherently not like everyone else, which makes her great!
Is she princess material? Most definitely. But does she want to be?
Just after the first few chapters, I had a sense that Miri was going to be a great heroine. Like many spunky female heroines I've read about, she desperately wants to do something she's forbidden to do - but unlike the majority, she's not ahead of her time or rebelling against the system (think Disney princesses!). She just wants to be like everyone else, which I think makes her more realistic and easy to relate to, especially for your inner teenage girl. Of course, she is inherently not like everyone else, which makes her great!
Is she princess material? Most definitely. But does she want to be?
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Testing!
Hello! I just wanted to check and see if everyone has the book for this month, Princess Academy. I actually got it a week or two ago and it's great. I was going to just read the first couple of chapters but now I'm almost done. I'm going to have to be careful not to spill the beans!
So, please leave a comment letting us know if you've got the book. Then, once you've read the first two or three chapters please write a new post (not a comment) about Miri. Some things you could talk about are:
What is she like?
What is her life like?
How does her life shape who she is?
Does she seem strong or weak?
Is she "Princess material"?
Your post doesn't have to be all that long, I'm just interested to see what everyone thinks of her at the beginning. I'm going to have to reread those first couple of chapters so I can remember what I thought at the beginning!
So, please leave a comment letting us know if you've got the book. Then, once you've read the first two or three chapters please write a new post (not a comment) about Miri. Some things you could talk about are:
What is she like?
What is her life like?
How does her life shape who she is?
Does she seem strong or weak?
Is she "Princess material"?
Your post doesn't have to be all that long, I'm just interested to see what everyone thinks of her at the beginning. I'm going to have to reread those first couple of chapters so I can remember what I thought at the beginning!
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Book Club CPR
I think we've all probably noticed that this little Book Club of ours has been on life support lately. Well, I'm ready to pump some life back into it!
Here are my ideas:
~We should have a monthly "leader" who chooses the book and starts discussions. They can start discussions by making a comment of their own, asking a question, whatever. The leader would kind of be in charge of making sure there's something to talk about. Also, if we wanted to get together that month they could be the go-to person who arranges (but not necessarily hosts) the get-together.
~I think we should just forget about January (sorry January, no offense!) and start fresh in February. I never got around to reading Little Women so I'm okay with leaving it in the past. If others did read it and want to do the get together please nominate yourself to arrange a meeting. :)
~I'm volunteering myself to be the leader in February (Cari, I wondered if you would want to do March?). The book I would like us to read is "Princess Academy" by Shannon Hale. I have read and loved a few of her other books. Please let me know ASAP if you have already read it and we can maybe pick another one of her books. I just checked and the library has several copies so hopefully we can all get our hands on it and have it ready for February.
What do you think? Please let me know if you have any changes or suggestions. I just thought of this in the shower last night so I'm really not going to be offended if you want to change something!
So tell me, are you in?!?!?
Here are my ideas:
~We should have a monthly "leader" who chooses the book and starts discussions. They can start discussions by making a comment of their own, asking a question, whatever. The leader would kind of be in charge of making sure there's something to talk about. Also, if we wanted to get together that month they could be the go-to person who arranges (but not necessarily hosts) the get-together.
~I think we should just forget about January (sorry January, no offense!) and start fresh in February. I never got around to reading Little Women so I'm okay with leaving it in the past. If others did read it and want to do the get together please nominate yourself to arrange a meeting. :)
~I'm volunteering myself to be the leader in February (Cari, I wondered if you would want to do March?). The book I would like us to read is "Princess Academy" by Shannon Hale. I have read and loved a few of her other books. Please let me know ASAP if you have already read it and we can maybe pick another one of her books. I just checked and the library has several copies so hopefully we can all get our hands on it and have it ready for February.
What do you think? Please let me know if you have any changes or suggestions. I just thought of this in the shower last night so I'm really not going to be offended if you want to change something!
So tell me, are you in?!?!?
Monday, January 12, 2009
Backing out
Sorry, Sisters, but I need to quit the bookclub. Dick has finally handed in his retirement papers and he will retire as of March 29. I have a million things to do to get our house ready to sell. So, reading is pretty far down on the list. We are hoping to move to Colorado sometime this year. It's been fun while it lasted. Good luck in the future and I hope you get some more people to join. Love you all. Miki
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