Member: lamplight

Noticed you liked Lovely Bones, and I was wondering if you'd be interested in reviewing my new novel and posting your comments here, as well as a few other book-related sites. Thought you might like my book since it also contains a young female narrator struggling with a series of tragic circumstances. I could e-mail you the novel in an e-book format if you'd like (I'm out of physical copies at the moment). Here's a link to a summary (and a sample chapter) in case you'd like to read more about the book before you commit:

http://christophertusa.com/

Thanks,

Chris

posted by cmtusa at 10:33 am (EST) on Sep 16, 2009

Thought you might be intersted in joining my new thread. Check it out.
http://www.librarything.com/topic/66785

posted by callmejacx at 10:38 pm (EST) on Jun 16, 2009

I had my first when I was 16 and my second when I was 18. I believe this happened for a reason. I was always a shy little girl with no voice and very lonely. My children have made me want to speak up and they took away all the loneliness. They have showed me a part of life I never would have dreamed of.

I am sure your daughter will do just fine. These kids seem to grow on you. While you are teaching them they are always teaching us.

posted by callmejacx at 11:20 pm (EST) on Jun 10, 2009

The 23 year old likes to read, mostly popular fiction, John Grisham stuff. The 21 year old loves to read scientific books, especially about the environment and nature. When he was little, he used to ask for 'learning books' whenever we went to the library. I bought one

I heard it is lovely in Sault Ste. Marie. My parents used to always visit friends up there. I really ought to check out the place on day.

It must feel good knowing you will be a grandmother soon. I have two grown boys and it looks like I may never see grandkids. That would end our family up here in Canada, unless they both smarten up.

I was 16 when I had my first. It was the best thing that happened. I have enjoyed reading when I was 12. I didn't have to make it a point to read to my oldest. He made it a point to have me read to him. You will be an influence to your grandchild. You could always sit down with her/him and make reading a special time. Wouldn't it be nice to help your grandchild fill up that bookcase with all the books that the both of you have shared?

I always enjoy a John Grisham novel. I must admit I haven't read much scientific books.

The son that doesn't read much has opened many a book on self help. He won't read it from beginning to end, but he still finds learning books are more interesting.

Different strokes for different folks.

posted by callmejacx at 9:49 am (EST) on Jun 9, 2009

I am looking forward to seeing my reading list grow also. I have so so many books that I need to read. I shouldn't really buy anymore books but that is so hard to do.

Unfortunately, I don't read as much as I would like to. I feel my books are my best friend at that moment.

I have kept some books that have touched me. I might have about 10 that I don't think I could ever give up. If I had the room I would keep them all.

How old is your daughter? One of my son's loves to read and always has. My other son trys to but loses interest fast. I don't quite understand it. As he is getting older he is getting a bit more interested in books.

Where in Ontario are you from? What are you reading today?

posted by callmejacx at 10:31 pm (EST) on Jun 5, 2009

It seems like we both enjoy some of the same books. I also see that you are from Ontario. Guess what? I am too. Isn't it a treat when you find someone with your interests and then you find out they could be your neighbor.

Saw your message in the gathering place

posted by callmejacx at 11:28 pm (EST) on Jun 1, 2009

No I haven't read it yet. Added to a long to be read list. I am always looking for variety of types of books to read.

posted by bookbroke at 6:33 pm (EST) on Mar 30, 2009