tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post4220070045981457666..comments2024-03-26T11:02:23.494-07:00Comments on Library Matters: #IMWAYR August 22, 2016Cheriee Weichelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-56433256538511987622016-08-24T11:55:47.973-07:002016-08-24T11:55:47.973-07:00 Still a ork in Process is a great read Crystal. I... Still a ork in Process is a great read Crystal. I could gush all over the place about it. The Red Queen seems to be a book that people have strong opinions about either way. Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-64360343927545154162016-08-23T12:33:47.932-07:002016-08-23T12:33:47.932-07:00I just got Still a Work in Process, but haven'...I just got Still a Work in Process, but haven't had time to grab it yet. I have heard about the Red Queen, but may give it a pass. A Time to Dance is one I loved.Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14662811441487822589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-70195208068763717792016-08-23T09:22:53.075-07:002016-08-23T09:22:53.075-07:00Maybe you will like it Ricki, but there is that gi...Maybe you will like it Ricki, but there is that girl rivalry component as well. It's just not my kind of book. Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-7725820490121967822016-08-22T20:13:23.100-07:002016-08-22T20:13:23.100-07:00That is sad to hear about the Red Queen. I have it...That is sad to hear about the Red Queen. I have it on my nightstand, but I think your comments reflect my worries. I will read it eventually, but I am not sure when I will have the courage to give it a whirl.Ricki Ginsberg at Unleashing Readershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06086548238873957327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-64670566285352047952016-08-22T10:47:03.084-07:002016-08-22T10:47:03.084-07:00Thanks Maureen. That is a good question about The ...Thanks Maureen. That is a good question about The Red Queen. I think it is a combination of things - there is a level of violence that is difficult for me, but it is also that I'm having a hard time with this character who is supposed to be strong and smart, and yet is so easily duped and doesn't listen to people she trusts. Then there is the whole love triangle thing. Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-69377105465213970802016-08-22T09:43:32.154-07:002016-08-22T09:43:32.154-07:00I really enjoyed reading your reviews. You have pi...I really enjoyed reading your reviews. You have piqued my curiosity about The Red Queen. I wanted to know why, specifically, you abandoned it. I love Kate DiCamillo and have not read this book yet, so I am heading to the library today!Maureen at Free Range Readershttp://mnosal.edublogs.org/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-88539550948565072642016-08-22T08:56:34.444-07:002016-08-22T08:56:34.444-07:00I adore Matt de la Pena so I'm really looking ...I adore Matt de la Pena so I'm really looking forward to it. Thank goodness for a few days of cooler weather!Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-71262878850500496932016-08-22T08:54:30.466-07:002016-08-22T08:54:30.466-07:00It isn't that I don't like fantasy, I do, ...It isn't that I don't like fantasy, I do, but I admit I enjoy it when there is some humour and satire added to it. I think I would have preferred reading The Red Queen rather than listening to it. Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-536995593887070052016-08-22T08:52:26.390-07:002016-08-22T08:52:26.390-07:00I think those of us who don't like The Red Que...I think those of us who don't like The Red Queen are in the minority.Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-12545094418879407052016-08-22T08:51:47.788-07:002016-08-22T08:51:47.788-07:00I agree with you about both these books.I agree with you about both these books.Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-75759602294613308072016-08-22T08:51:07.642-07:002016-08-22T08:51:07.642-07:00I loved the lessons learned in Maxi's Secrets....I loved the lessons learned in Maxi's Secrets.Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-39249824753144477222016-08-22T08:50:28.880-07:002016-08-22T08:50:28.880-07:00Deckawoo Drive are stories connected to Mercy Wats...Deckawoo Drive are stories connected to Mercy Watson, but they are about adults and they are lovely. Glad to hear about Tea Party in the Woods!Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-9350252915215091452016-08-22T08:49:24.206-07:002016-08-22T08:49:24.206-07:00Thank goodness we get a few days of respite!Thank goodness we get a few days of respite!Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-45394406049459221082016-08-22T07:49:14.860-07:002016-08-22T07:49:14.860-07:00Enjoy We Were Here - one of my absolute favourites...Enjoy We Were Here - one of my absolute favourites. I too liked Booked but not as much as his first title which our whole family LOVED. Isn't Knowles a special writer? I adore her books. And yes, I agree, TOO HOT! Carrie Gelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08416480940951200461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-7471629968387967432016-08-22T07:19:38.587-07:002016-08-22T07:19:38.587-07:00Nice assortment of books. I read The Red Queen and...Nice assortment of books. I read The Red Queen and thought it was okay. Fantasy is my go-to genre and I am an experienced reader. It helped. <a href="http://msmartin-media.blogspot.com/2016/08/its-monday-what-are-you-reading-august_22.html" rel="nofollow">Here is what I did and read last week.</a> Happy reading!Kathy Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06168003964595205125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-42713174311922495792016-08-22T06:40:13.331-07:002016-08-22T06:40:13.331-07:00I liked Still A Work In Progress, thought the chal...I liked Still A Work In Progress, thought the challenges were handled so well. Funny about the Red Queen. I have it, but a friend didn't like it either so I haven't started it. Maybe time to donate it somewhere? Thanks for sharing about the others. I'm looking forward to Maxi's Secrets! It's hot here in Denver, too, cooler later in the week!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-29417501591857207962016-08-22T06:32:23.804-07:002016-08-22T06:32:23.804-07:00I love that about Maxi's Secrets. I don't ...I love that about Maxi's Secrets. I don't consider myself to be a dog person either, but anyone who goes into that book thinking it's mostly about the dog is in for a happy curve ball. What this book teaches us about ourselves, and each other, and humanity is what will make it such a favorite, I think.<br /><br />I also thought Jo's Still a Work in Progress was a wonder. She invites readers to experience such real and raw emotions. Beautiful.Melissa Guerrettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12998443860177371314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-20459996293148224832016-08-22T04:17:54.566-07:002016-08-22T04:17:54.566-07:00I just loved Maxi's Secrets and I'm not a ...I just loved Maxi's Secrets and I'm not a big dog fan either. It was so much more than just a dog story. I have Booked, but haven't yet started it. The message sound like a great one!Lisa Maucionehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17391834262945101696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-77946058313780557262016-08-22T02:55:50.802-07:002016-08-22T02:55:50.802-07:00I've got Knowles' book sitting on my desk ...I've got Knowles' book sitting on my desk as well! I am not familiar with DiCamillo's Tales of Deckawoo Drive; will have to look those up. Thanks for the great reviews! Oh, and I loved Tea Party in the Woods--we have it in our school library.Chris Margocshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18261261993571716230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-3767078655230908862016-08-21T22:26:00.824-07:002016-08-21T22:26:00.824-07:00HA I wrote about the hot hot weather this week, to...HA I wrote about the hot hot weather this week, too! We Vancouverites are such a spoiled bunch. :DJane @ www.raincitylibrarian.cahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12721142460522914540noreply@blogger.com