tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7033161809783971220.comments2023-06-29T02:02:33.753-07:00The Curious ReaderJessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13535824762216309782noreply@blogger.comBlogger314125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7033161809783971220.post-86364296943301944842011-03-17T09:02:26.616-07:002011-03-17T09:02:26.616-07:00Thanks Irene - I actually started a new book revie...Thanks Irene - I actually started a new book review blog, but I haven't posted about it here yet. That blog can be found at http://workfromhomestar.com/wfhs-book-reviews.html.<br />I have a couple other recommendations on books about reading to little ones. I'll be posting there about them soon!!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13535824762216309782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7033161809783971220.post-72888953666358365352011-03-11T21:53:19.426-08:002011-03-11T21:53:19.426-08:00I love these tips! I have a 4 year old and I am go...I love these tips! I have a 4 year old and I am going to implement these ideas with him. Thanks so much for sharing!Irenehttp://itsakidskitchen.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7033161809783971220.post-44889254858643508802010-04-14T13:06:36.941-07:002010-04-14T13:06:36.941-07:00I think the golden eyed mongoose was there as an e...I think the golden eyed mongoose was there as an element to show when there was a break in the fuku (curse) on the family. In the Feng Shui tradition, Mongooses (geese?) are symbols that bring good luck, and are often depicted sitting on a bed of gold coins.zooftranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7033161809783971220.post-83951313912111037522010-02-22T20:16:22.426-08:002010-02-22T20:16:22.426-08:00I really enjoyed this one as well. The Handmaid...I really enjoyed this one as well. The Handmaid's Tale is still probably my favorite though! Thanks for the review.Stiletto Storytimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15183872558981634691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7033161809783971220.post-14215579599202638172009-12-23T18:27:42.349-08:002009-12-23T18:27:42.349-08:00Good luck, Jessica! When my daughter was born, it ...Good luck, Jessica! When my daughter was born, it was a couple of weeks before we had our Christmas party. Everyone passed her around so much adoring her in her red dress with ruffles that that was the first night she slept through the night, and I did too. :) Merry Christmas!Terry Spearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14788961423817944896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7033161809783971220.post-86567756642582271472009-12-18T10:09:07.591-08:002009-12-18T10:09:07.591-08:00Best of luck to you!!! I will be thinking of you ...Best of luck to you!!! I will be thinking of you and hoping for the best in everything (i.e., baby, birthing, sleep, etc.). Get the rest you need now (or at least as much as you can) and update whenever you can. I will be excited to see them whenever they may come!Tif Sweeneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06015299390676538748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7033161809783971220.post-56724124514535451062009-12-08T11:45:55.689-08:002009-12-08T11:45:55.689-08:00Hi Jessica
I can't find an email address for ...Hi Jessica<br /><br />I can't find an email address for you, so please forgive me intruding on your comment wall. I’d like to invite you to write about your favorite books at <a href="http://www.bookdrum.com" rel="nofollow">www.bookdrum.com</a>, where you can add information, images, video, music and links to illustrate and explore the books. <br /><br />Right now, we're running a $3,000 Tournament and we'll be offering contract work to the best entries.<br /><br />Best wishes<br /><br />Hector Macdonald<br />Editor, Book DrumHector Macdonaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03348709451094951718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7033161809783971220.post-19459305190568424982009-11-20T23:31:47.167-08:002009-11-20T23:31:47.167-08:00Thanks so much! I have been terrible about posting...Thanks so much! I have been terrible about posting my awards lately, but I'll try not to forget about this one.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13535824762216309782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7033161809783971220.post-6830272471015664542009-11-20T22:57:26.820-08:002009-11-20T22:57:26.820-08:00I gave you an award hereI gave you an award <a href="http://simplelifeandreading.blogspot.com/2009/11/award-and-some-new-books.html" rel="nofollow">here</a>Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18107514255009554586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7033161809783971220.post-46719139737533912912009-11-17T14:22:02.638-08:002009-11-17T14:22:02.638-08:00It sounds interesting :) great review!It sounds interesting :) great review!Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18107514255009554586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7033161809783971220.post-49157571196422204312009-11-12T12:09:58.214-08:002009-11-12T12:09:58.214-08:00So it's a combination of genius and plan old g...So it's a combination of genius and plan old good luck? What a curious topic- I think this book sounds really interesting.Jeanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02270303640902731044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7033161809783971220.post-4042842986443660432009-11-06T18:23:33.893-08:002009-11-06T18:23:33.893-08:00The only Atwood I have read is her short story The...The only Atwood I have read is her short story The Hairball. I hope to read The Handmaid's Tale soon.Tashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06131924592639030353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7033161809783971220.post-39710596164931473372009-10-28T15:36:37.663-07:002009-10-28T15:36:37.663-07:00I love Delderfield and I am delighted to see that ...I love Delderfield and I am delighted to see that his books are coming back into print again. To Serve Them All My Days was a lovely television series too - well worth seeing if its available.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7033161809783971220.post-72360996529241072002009-10-14T16:31:48.601-07:002009-10-14T16:31:48.601-07:00i loved it when I read it as a teen. I don't k...i loved it when I read it as a teen. I don't know what I'd think now. I remember thinking the ending was strong.<br /><br />Anyway, I should revisit this to see what I think!Rebecca Reidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06062252252301802298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7033161809783971220.post-14389156540274569882009-10-09T08:45:25.523-07:002009-10-09T08:45:25.523-07:00I have seen those other two books as well, but I c...I have seen those other two books as well, but I can't imagine that they would have the same impact as this one.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13535824762216309782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7033161809783971220.post-10780388703890509932009-10-08T21:44:37.351-07:002009-10-08T21:44:37.351-07:00I think I agree with your evaluation. I thought th...I think I agree with your evaluation. I thought the book had some really interesting ideas and concepts, but the story kind of left me unsatisfied and I wasn't wowed by it like some other readers. I think Lowry has written two other books set in the same world, but I haven't yet felt eager to read them.Jeanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02270303640902731044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7033161809783971220.post-28351824718068344292009-10-07T13:28:17.327-07:002009-10-07T13:28:17.327-07:00I don't have much desire to read this book, bu...I don't have much desire to read this book, but I'm intrigued by the giving up control for safety that you mentioned.Tashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06131924592639030353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7033161809783971220.post-68767094103080140742009-10-06T18:16:37.332-07:002009-10-06T18:16:37.332-07:00I read this last year and I was incredibly impress...I read this last year and I was incredibly impressed by how accessible it made the era for kids! Thanks for the review.Rebecca Reidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06062252252301802298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7033161809783971220.post-90825880118621570962009-09-30T14:00:39.205-07:002009-09-30T14:00:39.205-07:00Jessica - I've read the entire trilogy twice, ...Jessica - I've read the entire trilogy twice, and just love these books. I think it may be getting time to dust them off again. So glad you enjoyed this one. As historical fiction, romance, and even suspense, they are timeless.Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15164739473838041694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7033161809783971220.post-49830732336251473422009-09-25T20:16:58.730-07:002009-09-25T20:16:58.730-07:00I came over to let you know that I have an award f...I came over to let you know that I have an award for you over on my blog and discover a book that I have to add to my TBR!!! :) Here's the link to the award though in case you are interested: http://tiftalksbooks.blogspot.com/2009/09/awards-make-me-smile.htmlTif Sweeneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06015299390676538748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7033161809783971220.post-27329933137942132122009-09-10T16:25:27.884-07:002009-09-10T16:25:27.884-07:00Thank you for the lovely review, Jessica!
I'm...Thank you for the lovely review, Jessica!<br /><br />I'm so happy you enjoyed The Treasures of Venice and I hope you will read and review more of my books.Loucinda McGary aka Aunty Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02217492654108300014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7033161809783971220.post-6869063315032648002009-08-30T09:33:47.736-07:002009-08-30T09:33:47.736-07:00I've read a book by this author and enjoyed it...I've read a book by this author and enjoyed it as well although the title escapes me right now. Good review!samantha.1020https://www.blogger.com/profile/04124614710493747821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7033161809783971220.post-37548227382627625262009-08-29T09:38:22.206-07:002009-08-29T09:38:22.206-07:00I still need to read the second one - its in my st...I still need to read the second one - its in my stack somewhere, I think. I wasn't even sure there would be a third, you're right it has been a while.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13535824762216309782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7033161809783971220.post-33071858019522528082009-08-28T19:24:19.750-07:002009-08-28T19:24:19.750-07:00I love these books. I can't wait for the 3rd o...I love these books. I can't wait for the 3rd one, although it sure seems like it's been a while.Tashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06131924592639030353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7033161809783971220.post-61864422726181326602009-08-27T08:47:29.188-07:002009-08-27T08:47:29.188-07:00A thank you, although it is late, very heartfelt f...A thank you, although it is late, very heartfelt from me.Jeanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02270303640902731044noreply@blogger.com