tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275808567357577735.post7237096594319561089..comments2024-02-13T12:31:21.829-08:00Comments on Shelf Life: To read next, and BTT snuck up on me--EncouragementGentle Readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09102364083044797155noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275808567357577735.post-72005249233642844022010-02-15T11:33:43.444-08:002010-02-15T11:33:43.444-08:00I'm feeling challenged reading Wolf Hall as we...I'm feeling challenged reading Wolf Hall as well, knowing it's hefty size. I might need a bit of historical background before attempting it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275808567357577735.post-65920258298314496992010-02-13T06:05:42.225-08:002010-02-13T06:05:42.225-08:00As you know, my son is not a keen reader at presen...As you know, my son is not a keen reader at present. But he happily listens to an audio book, particularly on a car journey, when he will actively demand one. I've also read aloud to the family with a lot of success - I read David Sedaris and his tales of mad family life and they went down well.litlovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10952927245186474480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275808567357577735.post-55083542496930746672010-02-12T18:02:44.392-08:002010-02-12T18:02:44.392-08:00Brooke--sounds like you benefitted from the strict...Brooke--sounds like you benefitted from the strict parenting! My parents were strict, too, and reading was always encouraged. But I think that my parents modeled the behavior, and they were always reading, was what encouraged me most :)<br /><br />tweezle--my eldest also read other Paulsen books, which he really loved. I think I'll get the next in the series from the library!<br /><br />Rosemary--I can't wait to read it, either. It's next up after Just Kids!<br /><br />Jenny--I've made a note to get The River next--thanks!<br /><br />Alayne--thanks for the link, will check it out. And Happy Valentine's Day!<br /><br />Ti--lol, Funday is a great idea! And I hesitated to recommend Wolf Hall for my book group because we don't do so well with historical novels, or chunksters, in my group. Not everyone has the patience!<br /><br />jlshall--my library's waiting list was far too long, too. So I ordered! Thanks for the link, will check out your post :)<br /><br />Bruce--LOL. I think my parents modeling good reading habits was good for me, so I'm hoping...<br /><br />Amy--I love that your middle one is into Jack London! He was one of my faves as a teenager. Sounds like your 2-year-old is on the right track :)<br /><br />softdrink--that's what I was afraid of when I saw how long Wolf Hall was! Was I wrong to be inspired to read it by watching The Tudors on Showtime?<br /><br />Booksync--I think my sister-in-law heard that interview, and said she was surprised Smith sounded so normal! I thought the NYT Book Review was good, too :)<br /><br />Fay--I hear you--I really have to be in the right mood to read historical novels, so I'm waiting for inspiration to strike!Gentle Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09102364083044797155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275808567357577735.post-17241527022110856042010-02-12T14:24:05.298-08:002010-02-12T14:24:05.298-08:00The fault may be mine, but I have just about given...The fault may be mine, but I have just about given up on <i>Wolf Hall</i>. About 80 pages in, I'm finding it flat. Just cannot find the motivation to continue.Fay Shecohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05429054658179952511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275808567357577735.post-53012880049697423912010-02-11T19:24:25.827-08:002010-02-11T19:24:25.827-08:00I heard an interview with Patti Smith on the NYT b...I heard an interview with Patti Smith on the NYT book review podcast and she completely piqued my interest in the book. Looking forward to hearing what you and your book club think of the book!Booksnychttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11197753056299399065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275808567357577735.post-10509254377593938902010-02-11T18:09:19.697-08:002010-02-11T18:09:19.697-08:00I was really enjoying Wolf Hall, but I set it down...I was really enjoying Wolf Hall, but I set it down a few weeks ago and have yet to pick it back up. It requires A LOT of concentration.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275808567357577735.post-85948556869682633512010-02-11T17:58:39.558-08:002010-02-11T17:58:39.558-08:00I have two boys, 20 and 17, who are both great rea...I have two boys, 20 and 17, who are both great readers but have got caught up in 'life' and don't read as much. With the oldest I don't worry, he's in college full time and works part time, and I notice he will read when he has time (he likes Robert Ludlum and nonfiction 'how to' books). But my 17 year old is in college part time and finishing high school, and I feel a duty to provide him with books to read. I try and find things that will interest him, like Cormac McCarthy (ones made into the movies he wasn't allowed to see!)and also titles from Alistair MacLean (old school mystery), John LeCarre (ditto) and nonfiction reads about Blackwater, the CIA, Survival Skills etc. I don't make him read them, but I make them accessible. I don't require a report on them, but usually they are something I've read and we discuss. Right now he's into Jack London. He needs gentle prodding but it makes a difference. <br />I also make sure we have two nights a week with no electronics, and while they resisted it at first, now it's downright pleasant. My 2 year old doesn't worry me yet, he loves to read and frankly I wish he'd not want to read the same stories each night, but he loves the repetition.Amyhttp://www.theblacksheepdances.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275808567357577735.post-74295587305634480822010-02-11T13:28:58.357-08:002010-02-11T13:28:58.357-08:00I am having exactly the same problem with my child...I am having exactly the same problem with my children. Funny, huh? I think you are doing the perfect thing -- modeling good reading habits. Eventually they'll catch on.<br /><br />Bruce in LAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275808567357577735.post-55965076090453133452010-02-11T12:29:56.593-08:002010-02-11T12:29:56.593-08:00I'm really looking forward to "Just Kids,...I'm really looking forward to "Just Kids," too. In fact, I just ordered a copy - the library's waiting list was too long! <br /><br />This week's topic was fun. My thoughts are <a href="http://jlshall.blogspot.com/2010/02/booking-through-thursday-encouragement.html" rel="nofollow">here</a>.jlshallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03268434704970729620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275808567357577735.post-56957857415115999702010-02-11T11:57:43.164-08:002010-02-11T11:57:43.164-08:00I've always said that adding another day of th...I've always said that adding another day of the week would solve unemployment for lots of folks and give those that need it, an extra day. They can call it Funday. <br /><br />My book club chose Wolf Hall this year so I'm wondering how it will fly as a club book.Tihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00926060806244061354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275808567357577735.post-30041554766972665352010-02-11T11:31:07.726-08:002010-02-11T11:31:07.726-08:00I read and loved Hatchet when I was much younger. ...I read and loved Hatchet when I was much younger. Great answer!<br /><br />I posted a Valentines book-related question at <a href="http://thecrowdedleaf.wordpress.com/2010/02/11/im-in-the-mood-for-love/" rel="nofollow">The Crowded Leaf</a> if you're interested!Alaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10305704919065945772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275808567357577735.post-66486964528584366522010-02-11T10:42:48.750-08:002010-02-11T10:42:48.750-08:00My ds loved Hatchett too. He got The River, the f...My ds loved Hatchett too. He got The River, the follow up book to Hatchett for Christmas and is really enjoying it too.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10208589749750108178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275808567357577735.post-23717709346697745382010-02-11T10:36:14.386-08:002010-02-11T10:36:14.386-08:00I can't wait to read Wolf Hall! Looking forwar...I can't wait to read Wolf Hall! Looking forward to your thoughts on it as well. :)Rosemary Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03443172136203359953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275808567357577735.post-51352680094773882502010-02-11T09:48:25.384-08:002010-02-11T09:48:25.384-08:00Good answer! My son love Paulsen's books as we...Good answer! My son love Paulsen's books as well. Maybe you should see if you son would like to read another one by him. Getting him hooked on an author could really start the ball rolling.<br /><br />I had to deal with this with my oldest child. <br /><a href="http://tweezlereads.blogspot.com/2010/02/booking-through-thursday_11.html" rel="nofollow">Here's my response</a>.tweezlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17582232237930976366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275808567357577735.post-6900472864917374372010-02-11T09:30:29.298-08:002010-02-11T09:30:29.298-08:00My mom was really strict. I wasn't allowed to...My mom was really strict. I wasn't allowed to walk but a couple of hours of tv per week. As for video games, we had a Nintendo that gathered dust. <br /><br /><a href="http://web.me.com/bluestocking_bb/The_Bluestocking_Guide/Book_Reviews/Entries/2010/2/11_Encouragement.html" rel="nofollow"> Here is mine</a>Brooke from The Bluestocking Guidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07832634751075478091noreply@blogger.com