Member: thekoolaidmom

Just a short note (and my only one, I promise) that I've launched my website at www.michellehoover.net. I've also created a page called Michelle Hoover's The Quickening on Facebook. If you're interested in further updates about the book, you can check out the site or join the page. You can also look at my Librarything author page for more info. In any case, I hope you're well and happy reading. And if you have similar news, let me know.

Cheers,
Michelle

posted by MichelleHoover at 11:46 am (EST) on Mar 16, 2010

Hi, Alisha,

Thank you for your message about the illustrations in James and the Giant Peach. I once owned the 1961 first edition, but it was sort of loved to pieces in my classroom (by the kids and by me) and I tossed it away without a thought when the thing fell apart in my hands one day. I went to the bookstore and ordered a new copy only to find that there was a new edition and a different illustrator (I believe there have been several down through the years) -- great illustrations but not the ones I was used to. How I wished I'd saved those pictures from the first edition!

When you mentioned Sponge and Spiker I could see Nancy Burkert's version of them so clearly in my mind, and it reminded me again to be more careful about such things.
I would imagine an illustrator would see James and the Giant Peach as a feast at which they could display their talents. I'm sure Quentin Blake and the other illustrators of the book have done a beautiful job . . . I was just once again longing for the old edition.

I hope you and Maggie have a great time with the book. I've enjoyed visiting your profile page.

mollygrace

posted by mollygrace at 11:55 pm (EST) on Jan 30, 2010

We're less than 2 weeks away from the final season premier of Lost in the US. Come discuss Flannery O'Connor's Everything That Rises Must Converge in The Island group!

posted by TheIsland at 11:14 am (EST) on Jan 20, 2010

Welcome to the Green Dragon

posted by suitable1 at 12:04 pm (EST) on Jan 16, 2010

got my books JUST in time for christmas, they look wonderful! my first thought when i saw homer's odyssey was 'wow, how did this person know i love cats?' haha. thank you so much, i can't wait to read them both.

posted by adrateia at 2:28 am (EST) on Dec 27, 2009

I sent you a friend request, saw we have 61 books in common, though you have a lot more than I do in your library! I also loved The Glass Castle and Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat who Touched the World. I have a 5 year old who I am trying to get to share my love of reading with!

posted by lilmanmom at 2:13 pm (EST) on Dec 14, 2009

It sure is

posted by cindysprocket at 4:38 pm (EST) on Dec 13, 2009

I live in Elkhart.

posted by cindysprocket at 10:14 pm (EST) on Dec 12, 2009

I wish it wasn't a library book. It sure makes a person stop and think about their own life situations. I would certainly want to reread it. I will have to look for the book.

Cindy

posted by cindysprocket at 10:17 pm (EST) on Dec 11, 2009

Hi there,

I was looking at some of your past reviews and books on your shelf and I thought you would be interested to know that there’s a new book by Vikas Swarup the author of Slumdog Millionaire called Six Suspects out today. In fact Minotaur Books is giving away free signed copies! http://us.macmillan.com/smp/promo/sixsuspects

They even have a Q&A with Vikas Swarup--- http://us.macmillan.com/sixsuspects
and you can meet the “suspects” in the story. It has gotten great reviews and promises to be a thrilling summer read.

Enjoy!

posted by Lindsie2187 at 1:35 pm (EST) on Jul 7, 2009

I was wondering, how do you get a picture on your profile?

posted by Shadeclaw at 12:24 pm (EST) on Jul 2, 2009

Stumbled across your page, and I just wanted to let you know that your yahoo ID name cracked me up! :)

posted by AlbinoRhino at 4:21 am (EST) on Apr 10, 2009

The two kittens on my profile are just a year old. I also have a Siamese that is 16 years old. We lost his brother the winter of 2008. That is why we decided to get two more. They really keep each other company. I do like your profile picture. Look up Strand book site. I got better deals from them than Amazon. Their shipping is pretty resonable

posted by cindysprocket at 8:39 pm (EST) on Apr 9, 2009

LOVE the photo!!

posted by carlym at 6:33 pm (EST) on Mar 28, 2009

Well you are my first friend (on this website at least...probably at least my 5th in real life) and you also happen to be a Hoosier. What are the odds?

posted by rstuckey at 2:32 am (EST) on Mar 28, 2009

I'm not sure I understand what Mount TBR is. I did sign up for the newsletter for ARCs.

posted by scarpettajunkie at 8:03 pm (EST) on Mar 23, 2009

Love your reviews, although they have FORCED me to make some purchases. Perhaps I shouldn't be adding you as an interesting library???

Michaela

posted by Fluffyblue at 7:25 pm (EST) on Mar 18, 2009

Hi! I'm not Welsh at all (more's the pity) but took a class on Welsh history a long time ago and loved the word "hiraeth", so expressive a way to say something there's no real word for in English. :)

posted by daisy32 at 11:01 am (EST) on Mar 11, 2009

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090019/ :)

posted by suslyn at 4:17 pm (EST) on Mar 7, 2009

Did you see Ben Kingsley's Silas Marner? I thought it was so well done--what a versatile actor! I also like the interp that Steve Martin did in A Simple Twist of Fate -- good stuff :)

posted by suslyn at 11:26 am (EST) on Mar 7, 2009

Your response on the Narnia books was great! Thank you so much. I'm going to go rearrange my set right now, as I read them the way Lewis intended when I was a child.

posted by jhedlund at 8:58 pm (EST) on Feb 15, 2009

I saw your post about the Narnia chronicles. Could you tell me what the proper order is? I, too, would like to read them in the order that I read them as a child, but I can't remember exactly. All of the sets today come in chronological order. Thanks for your help and happy reading!

posted by jhedlund at 11:51 am (EST) on Feb 15, 2009

Again, it is good to have you back!

Though my life is very busy, I enjoy the LT posts and the time spent is relaxing.

I'll be sure to check your posts again this year.

Welcome Back!

Linda

posted by Whisper1 at 7:31 pm (EST) on Feb 14, 2009

I visited your blog and thought it was great. Your book reviews are very intelligent and thought provoking. You reviewed more than a few books I am interested in reading.

posted by craso at 12:32 am (EST) on Dec 20, 2008

Hey!!! Sorry about the excessive delay in getting back to you (real life intervened and I haven't been blogging or internetting much for a few months). I've checked out your blog a couple times - neat! I'm going to start reading it on a regular basis. I'm putting a link to it on the book blog I just created at http://booktastic.today.com/. TTYL!

posted by universehall at 10:18 am (EST) on Oct 2, 2008

We've just discovered Junie B. when we borrowed an audio CD from the library. The actress reading the books is brilliant and it's nice to not be the person doing the reading! My youngest just started kindergarten so he is relating to her experiences in a very real way and my third-grader enjoys the humor. Anyway, it's fun to find another adult who likes her (lots of people love YA fiction, but we're a long way from there!)

posted by RidgewayGirl at 12:57 pm (EST) on Sep 3, 2008

Thanks, Alisha!

I'll definately have to read The Gargoyle now! I was glad to see your review of Holes. My family also loves Lois Sachar's Sideways Stories. Terrific fun!

All the best,

Hannah

posted by HannahHolborn at 10:40 am (EST) on Sep 2, 2008

Oh no don't worry about reading the King - I just wasn't sure if you were ok with me sending it! :)
When you have time, stop by my inventory and pick out the Deavers that you want. Do NOT mooch them, you don't have the points and I'm happy to get rid of them. Just let me know what you want and I'll send them to you with the Welsh book. (Just, please don't put the Welsh book up for re-mooching, in good condition it seems to be worth a little bit of money and while I don't really object to booksellers, I don't like handing them somewhat valuable books either.)

posted by ealaindraoi at 12:38 pm (EST) on Aug 8, 2008

I was also pretty sure I passed on "The Necklace" and got it anyway, although I did request "The Terminal Spy." I'm wondering if RandomHouse is just sending some of us stuff? A couple of other people ALSO thought they passed on "The Necklace" and got it anyway. Oh well, I'm not complaining, free books!

posted by DevourerOfBooks at 3:08 pm (EST) on Aug 7, 2008

Oooooh, you're reading Deaver now! Let me know if you want any older Deaver, I think I still have most of them. (and if you like the one you read, there's a collection of short stories that's well worth reading, Twisted I think is the title.)

I know you're buried in ARC's these days, but I did come across a book at a FOL sale I thought you might like. It's old, pre ISBN and not listed at BM - Title is Tales of the Welsh Hills. It's cute little welsh folk tales. I enjoyed it and I thought you might like reading it with your girls. It's cloth covered and in really good condition considering it's older than YOU are! (but not me!) And it's got a really sweet inscription. LMK when you have a chance.

Did you forgive me for sending you my castaway King book? :)
Brenda

posted by ealaindraoi at 1:00 am (EST) on Aug 5, 2008

Hey, I was just listing my ARC of "Stealing Athena" on BookMooch and I saw you were one of the wishlisters, so I reserved it for friends only for right now. Send me a friend request if you want it!

posted by DevourerOfBooks at 12:10 am (EST) on Aug 5, 2008

Hi fellow blogger,
I see you and your daughter enjoy Junie B.s, and a book series that is funny and along those lines starts with Meghan Rose Has Ants in Her Pants, by Lori Z. Scott. Just thought you might like it.
Terra
terragarden.blogspot.com

posted by hangen at 11:27 am (EST) on Aug 2, 2008

Howdy, neighbor!

I Live near South Bend.

posted by DaynaRT at 3:05 pm (EST) on Jul 14, 2008

I've never joined any of the groups because I doubt I'd have time to contribute. With keeping track of four blogs, plus all my other "online personas," plus trying to work once in a while ;) (oh, and see my wife from time to time), it's difficult. I'm on a few groups with Shelfari, but even there, I don't really have time to contribute like I should. I think I just have to limit how many more things I can join.

posted by unfinishedperson at 1:29 am (EST) on Jul 13, 2008

Oh no, I am sorry, I just gave it to the first person who posted on the thread. If I get any more gift copies of the book - everyone knows how much I love her books, you will be the first on the list. :-)

posted by supertalya at 8:28 pm (EST) on Jul 12, 2008

I discovered you while reviewing comments on The Kite Runner (just completed it). Enjoyed your blogg. Where do you find so much time to read. I envy you. I have two boys 12 and 14 and even with a book always in my pocket I'm always behind in my yearly goals.

Best..HH

posted by stevetempo at 3:12 pm (EST) on Jul 12, 2008

I just wanted to pop over and tell you how much I'm enjoying the reviews from your Jane-a-thon that are up on your blog. It's such a great idea, and I'm looking forward to hearing what you have to say about Emma! Oh, and I hated Wicked too!

posted by jfetting at 11:24 pm (EST) on Jul 9, 2008

My personality flaw is similar: I am too darned argumentative, especially on the 'net. Trying to curb that these days, but a pithy sarcastic comeback now and then won't hurt me, eh? :)

I'm afraid that you are awesomer than awesome. The awesomest, in fact.

posted by Medellia at 3:51 pm (EST) on Jul 8, 2008

Still laughing over your "awesome" response and that dog picture.

posted by Medellia at 3:09 pm (EST) on Jul 8, 2008

Happy birthday :).

Hey I just read your comment on Candide. I wasn't really railing on it, I don't think. You kids with your new-fangled slang! Is railing bad (I sound like Frankenstein's monster...railing BAD!)? Not if you need to support yourself while using stairs or to prevent yourself from falling off a high balcony...

But I digress...

Um...oh yeah, I rated it 3/5 stars, which is average. Maybe I am just not a big fan of Olde Timey satire. I didn't like Castle Rackrent and I haven't liked anything by Jonathan Swift. Candide was the best of the bunch, though, so that's saying something.

-- M1001

posted by media1001 at 10:02 pm (EST) on Jun 29, 2008

I noticed it was your birthday, so I dropped by to send my best wishes. I hope you get lots of lovely books.

posted by 0bazooka0 at 10:54 pm (EST) on Jun 28, 2008

Also I hope you don't mind that I sent you a friend request on BM.

posted by budrfly9 at 12:08 pm (EST) on Jun 27, 2008

Is that an actual picture, or did you Photoshop in the seal?

And if you didn't, why are you so damn cool?

Are you an Asian female or is that that picture.

-- M1001

posted by media1001 at 10:11 pm (EST) on Jun 25, 2008

To be honest I never really got a chance to get involved with the story and the characters in the book before a trip to the library and finding Gone with the Wind totally sidetracked me! The little I did read though reminded me, in a way, of Angela's Ashes. It's beautifully written, that much I know! =) I'll pick it up again later, I got a feeling it's a good read.

posted by RedBowlingBallRuth at 12:27 pm (EST) on Jun 25, 2008

No problem - I'll move it to the top of my TBR pile. It's small enough that I should be able to get it finished while I'm sitting in the Newark airport this weekend. I'll be gone for 2 weeks, but I'll send it out when I get back. Glad to share the wealth!

posted by LisaLynne at 7:57 am (EST) on Jun 25, 2008

I guess it's a book I'll have to reread again. Part of the problem might also be that I'm not wild about modern apocalyptic stories, where a small group of people band together in abandoned houses and gas stations to battle some unknown zombie-like creature. But then again, I'm willing to give Stephen King a second chance on just about anything, so I'll add it to my ever growing list of books to read and reread!

posted by coloradogirl14 at 12:24 am (EST) on Jun 22, 2008

It never did, but I'm going out of town in a couple of days and when I get back it will be t minus 14 days 'til my wedding, so I'm going try one more time to subscribe, but don't bother sending anything because I won't be around much to read it anyway. I may have to start back up after the honeymoon, though.

Thanks, by the way, for sending it all the time!

posted by DevourerOfBooks at 12:43 pm (EST) on Jun 18, 2008

Basically it is a way for everyone to get together and talk about what they're reading. You sign up and your post is included in a feed on their site, so that people that don't normally read your blog can check you out. Here's the link.

posted by DevourerOfBooks at 8:20 pm (EST) on Jun 16, 2008

Awesome! You're on mine now too. I can't wait to see more and more posts. I know you have wordpress as an 'also on', but I would also add your URL to your profile. I've gotten lots of hits that way.

posted by DevourerOfBooks at 2:08 pm (EST) on Jun 16, 2008

That's great about your new blog (because you have so much free time in which to blog, of course). I'll add you to my blogroll. It's actually quite a self-discovery adventure to see what you decide you want to be posting to the world, for their edification or your own expression, and how you choose your audience. Enjoy.

posted by LeesyLou at 1:39 pm (EST) on Jun 16, 2008

I tend to be meticulous about organizing information. If only my house were as clean as my profile page!

I don't even bother with a TBR pile. I have my "to purchase" but the LONG list of that is in the "I want to read that!" group just to keep my sanity (and then I can look up the touchstones.) My TBR pile is anything that doesn't have stars and/or a review. Some I've read and just haven't gotten around to yet.

I also like having a quick glance at what I've purchased and/or read in the last few books. (That way I can see that I purchased something that I should be reading, but haven't...lol.)

Your page isn't disorganized. And with three little ones I can understand not having time or being able to even think about updating!

How are the kids liking Wrinkle in Time? I remember reading it as a freshman, but I was so traumatized by the experience I had with that teacher that I disliked it very much. Lately, I've thought about giving it a second chance but there are SO many other books I want to read that I don't see it likely any time soon.

posted by Joles at 10:20 pm (EST) on Jun 3, 2008

I'm sure you'll enjoy "Nim Chimpsky: The Chimp Who Would Be Human". Let me know what you think once you've read it.

posted by framboise at 10:30 pm (EST) on May 18, 2008

We can do a happy dance competition! For the goofiest!! ;)

posted by SqueakyChu at 10:15 pm (EST) on May 17, 2008