tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457422002171939579.post8447730288367961185..comments2024-03-20T04:19:52.573-05:00Comments on Stuff, Things, etc.: January BooksKristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12075708535155080258noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457422002171939579.post-10608962056996654322014-02-08T15:57:29.543-06:002014-02-08T15:57:29.543-06:00I've tried, but I'm not a fan of Sophie Ki...I've tried, but I'm not a fan of Sophie Kinsella. I read a few of her books when she first came out, but I just never have the urge anymore. <br /><br />LOLOL @ slightly Sparksy? No. I love that. SMD @ lifeaccordingtostephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09884611147965544589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457422002171939579.post-20819018198025362112014-02-07T07:22:40.174-06:002014-02-07T07:22:40.174-06:00I loved the storyteller by Jodi Picoult. It was ve...I loved the storyteller by Jodi Picoult. It was very surprising. Orphan train. I just read dark places and gone girl by gillian Flynn. Not bad if you want a suspense. The book thief wasn't bad. I love the kitchen house unsure of the author. agollhofer86https://www.blogger.com/profile/17984053648002678584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457422002171939579.post-29640802097073280192014-02-06T23:42:15.603-06:002014-02-06T23:42:15.603-06:00I found Fault in our Stars okay too. Hopefully the...I found Fault in our Stars okay too. Hopefully the movie is better. Also... Divergent was just okay, I didn't love it like Hunger Games.Chantalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09543581308363689982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457422002171939579.post-216060910688643802014-02-06T10:59:47.733-06:002014-02-06T10:59:47.733-06:00I haven't read the Divergent series, and I rea...I haven't read the Divergent series, and I really don't plan to. I bought the Happiness Project a few months ago but it is still sitting on my night stand. I miss reading. I didn't even pick up a book during winter break this year. Boo me.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00368440083007386093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457422002171939579.post-88013654475623479852014-02-06T06:36:52.948-06:002014-02-06T06:36:52.948-06:00I felt the same way about The Fault in Our Stars. ...I felt the same way about The Fault in Our Stars. It was so depressing. I do like Divergent, though. I'm nearing completion of the second one, Insurgent.Kacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09118554909161596003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457422002171939579.post-39275074565262743862014-02-05T14:44:24.314-06:002014-02-05T14:44:24.314-06:00That fault book is becoming a movie I believe :)That fault book is becoming a movie I believe :)Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16248935374379919175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457422002171939579.post-44190227855155333542014-02-05T13:47:09.567-06:002014-02-05T13:47:09.567-06:00I would say my favorite John Green book is Looking...I would say my favorite John Green book is Looking for Alaska. I did really love The Fault in Our Stars, though it's not for everyone.<br /><br />As for Divergent, I haven't read it either, so don't worry. haha I'm curious, for sure, so I guess I'll try it at some point...I don't know what I'll think though.<br /><br />do you like books about witches? I have a client I'm currently looking to get reviews for - the book is Tex, the Witch Boy. If you want more info email me - lauren51990 AT aol DOT comShooting Stars Maghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16074581473656321052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457422002171939579.post-31417478397066698202014-02-05T12:48:43.979-06:002014-02-05T12:48:43.979-06:00I used to love Sophie Kinsella, but I couldn't...I used to love Sophie Kinsella, but I couldn't get through Wedding Night. I feel like she's gone downhill lately. I haven't read any of the other ones. I have a hard time finding quiet time to read these days.Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08033554933698248094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457422002171939579.post-70393600144634942522014-02-05T12:14:20.843-06:002014-02-05T12:14:20.843-06:00Currently on my list I have I am Malala, and Diver...Currently on my list I have I am Malala, and Divergent...I think I read that Sophie Kinsella, but can't remember now...I love all her books!Nichole @ casadecrews.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16965329389850039573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457422002171939579.post-54655172153941264412014-02-05T10:46:52.067-06:002014-02-05T10:46:52.067-06:00I'm so glad I'm not the only one unimpress...I'm so glad I'm not the only one unimpressed by The Fault in Our Stars. I was less than a chapter in and I was already irritated, for several reasons, the main one being that 16 year olds DO NOT TALK LIKE THAT. And if there's anything that annoys me in movies/shows/books it's when 16 year olds are super deep and philosophical. I hate it. Also, I swear I've read basically the exact same story...not to sound heartless, but in every single book about a teenager with cancer. It was just nothing new and annoying on top of everything else.<br /><br />I really like the show Call the Midwife, I should check out that book.<br /><br />And I really don't even have a desire to read Divergent...maybe when the hype has faded. I'm weird like that.<br /><br />I finished The Book Thief and loved it (but you knew that) and I got about halfway through David Sedaris' Let's Explore Diabetes With Owls before I quit because he's not even that funny, and he just comes across as old and sarcastic.<br /><br />I'm not sure what I want to read next. Oh - I did read Night Circus a month or two ago, I really liked that one although you have to really pay attention to it while you're reading it. I'll let you know if I read anything good soon...Angihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00394336849612797834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457422002171939579.post-14991182386552489262014-02-05T10:16:47.158-06:002014-02-05T10:16:47.158-06:00I've been reading the Vampire Academy series. ...I've been reading the Vampire Academy series. I'm on book 2 and loving it so far.<br /><br />I loved Divergent and Insurgent, but hated how Allegiant ended. I also love Sophie Kinsella's books - all of them!Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08782224494015706679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457422002171939579.post-14820308279545972942014-02-05T10:10:53.659-06:002014-02-05T10:10:53.659-06:00I love Sophie Kinsella! It's been a long time...I love Sophie Kinsella! It's been a long time since I've read one of her books, though. I think she'll need to be on my list of next book purchases. :)<br /><br />I'm bummed that you're not liking Divergent! I loved it (and Insurgent)! I have Allegiant sitting downstairs, but I'm in the middle of another series right now, and I need to reread the first two before reading it anyway. It's ok if you don't like it, though! If you can't get through it, then don't worry about it! :)Becky Doughertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11137408537369933534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457422002171939579.post-59846011717656253382014-02-05T09:06:16.420-06:002014-02-05T09:06:16.420-06:00Okay-I'm so glad you felt that way about The F...Okay-I'm so glad you felt that way about The Fault In Our Stars. I was beginning to think there was something wrong with me. It just didn't hit me the way it hit everyone else. Maybe it was because I was slightly depressed when I read it (it was back in the husband-moved-away-phase), but I just...wasn't crazy about it. I've put it on my list to try again though.<br /><br />Wedding Night, however, I just didn't like. I skimmed the last half. It might also be because I knew what to expect. I knew from the very beginning basically how it would end. I have a bad habit of reading as a writer (it drives my sister CRAZY)--so a lot of times books that are actually good I get hung up on "writer" things that really don't matter.<br /><br />I loved Divergent for the first like...100 pages. The ending though totally lost me and I had no desire to read any of the others in the series.<br /><br />I really have to check out Call The Midwife. I also want to watch the series but have a rule that if I know the book exists, I have to read the book first. The mult. perspective thing usually confuses me too unless it's done REALLY well. I'll check it out!Joey Hodges https://www.blogger.com/profile/03924167639294786738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457422002171939579.post-77383033931150821182014-02-05T08:45:49.920-06:002014-02-05T08:45:49.920-06:00I've watch Call the Midwife on Netflix, though...I've watch Call the Midwife on Netflix, though I didn't finish all the episodes...this faint at the sight of scary medical stuff girl liked the premise and stories, but was a little freaked out by the actual births and complications... (and why did I marry a nurse???)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07894832851934334471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457422002171939579.post-28559531536747291722014-02-05T08:09:43.825-06:002014-02-05T08:09:43.825-06:00I'm so sorry you didn't love Divergent! B...I'm so sorry you didn't love Divergent! But I think you're right... not all books are universally appealing. Like I don't know why, but I never could get into any of the Sophie Kinsella books! But you're not the only one who raves about them, so I know there must be something to them. I guess different tastes are what keep things interesting. :)Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15404284493136658634noreply@blogger.com