Comments on: I’m reading…

By: Chel

Chel — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 21:52:59 +0000

“To Kill a Mockingbird” is my favorite book ever. Growing up in the South, I understood all too well that race relations were important.

On a side note, if our Eliza had been a boy instead of a girl, we were going to name her Radley, after Boo himself.

By: Susanna

Susanna — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 21:06:19 +0000

Not a lot! I did to kill a mockingbird at school- have you seen the film of it?
I am reading Thomas the tank engine, Thomas the tank engine, Kipper, Owl babies and Thomas the tank engine……oh, what am I reading for me? I see! I go through phases when I read loads and then not much. Have started ‘the bible on the life hereafter’ but you need your bible in hand to read it so it requires peace and quiet to read….hmmm!
I love the Lord of the rings trilogy and reads it about once a year…infact, maybe it is time to read it again. I must get the first book back as I lent it out. Am doing a bible study on Proverbs 6 in 2 weeks so should be reading lots about that in the next week or so!

By: Lisa

Lisa — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:19:53 +0000

James Herriott is one of my all-time favorites. The best IMHO are moving Boris the cat and just about anything with Tristan! We love him.
I’ve been reading my Bible. I was so down and out-of-touch in, what we now call “the house from hell,” that it’s a joy to read God’s Word again! Yeah! I’m also finishing Cokie Roberts “Founding Mothers”–a nice light read.

By: Kim

Kim — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 18:05:02 +0000

We must be thinking alike:) I just posted this morning about what we have been reading so far this year. I asked folks to join in and keep a journal page running throughout the year and to leave a link to their page so we can get ideas for our own reading.

I love To Kill A Mockingbird, too!

By: Sara

Sara — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 18:03:23 +0000

I’m currently reading For the Children’s Sake (re-reading) and about to start Johnny Tremain for the first time. I Just finished Andy Catlett by Wendell Berry – good but not as good as Hannah Coulter, which I read a few weeks ago.

I remember really liking To Kill a Mockingbird, though I don’t remember much of it now.

Transition Girl, I remember feeling so upset like that when I tried to read Uncle Tom’s Cabin. Just the first couple of pages got me upset and that was mostly foreshadowing.

By: Janine Cate

Janine Cate — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 15:24:36 +0000

I love Blue Castle. It is one of my favorite books. We like the concept, which plays prominently in the story, of “having your own dust pile.”

By: katrina

katrina — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:40:04 +0000

Right now I’m reading a compilation of war letters compiled by Andrew Carroll. It’s really moving. His new book has a letter as early as the revolutionary war. It’s amazing how the words change but the content hasn’t in over 200 years!

By: Pam

Pam — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 10:57:57 +0000

I loved To Kill a Mockingbird!! My husband got to meet the author last year…what an awesome lady!! My daughter has her class read the book and then they watch the movie and discus the differences. I enjoy anything written by Beverly Lewis. They are all about the culture of the Amish. I always carry a list of suggested books with me so when I go to the library or the library sale I can have a “starting” place. God Bless, Pam

By: Barbara H.

Barbara H. — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 04:28:16 +0000

I am glad you’re liking To Kill a Mockingbird! I don’t know why I waited so many years to read it.

I need to put James Herriot’s books on my list. I have read something of his, but I don’t remember what now. I know there was a program based on his books — on PBS, maybe? years ago that I enjoyed.

I haven’t tried Brandilyn Collins. If she’s the author I am thinking of, she’s a little too scary for me.

I’ve read most of L. M. Montgomery, but I don’t remember if I have read that one. And I have never heard of the Boo series — will have to check it out!

I’ve worked my way through all of Jane Austen’s books and want to read them all again — someday.
Yes, I believe there was a series on PBS. I haven’t seen any of them though.
Brandilyn isn’t too scary really! I don’t really read suspense but I’ve enjoyed these.

By: TransitionGirl

TransitionGirl — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 02:00:43 +0000

Ah, To Kill A Mockingbird. I studied that book in English Literature class, and loved it. It’s not an easy book to read (got so angry during the trial scenes) but it’s worth every second. Glad you enjoyed it too!

I haven’t finished it so don’t give it away!:)