tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post1918528765654945490..comments2024-01-07T02:13:14.908-05:00Comments on The Broke and the Bookish : Tahleen's Top Ten Books That Would Make Great Book Club PicksJanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01772938036847330151noreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post-26275725811978138022012-02-07T00:35:12.714-05:002012-02-07T00:35:12.714-05:00It makes me so happy Bill Bryson is on your list. ...It makes me so happy Bill Bryson is on your list. I love his writing! Sadly, I haven't read A Walk in the Woods. That needs to change soon.Jackiehttp://booksntea.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post-68875360519548778982012-02-06T13:39:12.485-05:002012-02-06T13:39:12.485-05:00Late to the party but I linked up! "Maus&quo...Late to the party but I linked up! "Maus" would be a great read for discussion and I had "Handmaid's Tale" on my list as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post-51396963827769095782012-02-04T21:55:08.833-05:002012-02-04T21:55:08.833-05:00The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian is...The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian is on my list too!!! I love that book! I also love this meme!Tammy Cordeirohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11892735481777855921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post-17921530753309686212012-02-01T14:40:32.452-05:002012-02-01T14:40:32.452-05:00I really want to read Henrietta. It sounds so int...I really want to read Henrietta. It sounds so interesting!<br /><br />Jennifer @ <a href="http://a-librarians-library.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">A Librarian's Library</a>Jennifer @ A Librarians Libraryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01570884873457416016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post-40740886675358037682012-02-01T00:37:47.598-05:002012-02-01T00:37:47.598-05:00I love this list! I love that it's so eclectic...I love this list! I love that it's so eclectic, and that you included John Green books AND Fried Green Tomatoes on one list.Lauren https://www.blogger.com/profile/16571402196749447014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post-37881801221019672362012-01-31T23:14:48.718-05:002012-01-31T23:14:48.718-05:00Thanks Meredith! I tried to get a good variety, di...Thanks Meredith! I tried to get a good variety, didn't want them all to be YA or fiction or whatever. Glad you liked it!Tahleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10330160603781228707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post-24405053732827506112012-01-31T23:13:19.301-05:002012-01-31T23:13:19.301-05:00I can understand why you wouldn't like Sunshin...I can understand why you wouldn't like Sunshine. It's really hard to get into, especially with all the world building that is thrown at you in pieces. I just loved the language and characters so much. I think I should read it again; it's been a few years now.Tahleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10330160603781228707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post-31690052284749535972012-01-31T23:11:09.778-05:002012-01-31T23:11:09.778-05:00It is by far my favorite vampire novel out there. ...It is by far my favorite vampire novel out there. I really don't think many can compare or come even close. Maybe Interview with a Vampire. But Sunshine is on a level way above the norm. Glad you have read it and love it too! And also that you love Bill Bryson. As everyone should. :)Tahleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10330160603781228707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post-56178980886150705872012-01-31T23:09:14.040-05:002012-01-31T23:09:14.040-05:00Hooray! Glad to help! I hope you enjoy them. :)Hooray! Glad to help! I hope you enjoy them. :)Tahleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10330160603781228707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post-60218793556027616402012-01-31T23:08:34.807-05:002012-01-31T23:08:34.807-05:00I'd love to be in a book group, period! We sho...I'd love to be in a book group, period! We should start one haha. I wish I had time to read more.Tahleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10330160603781228707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post-49706753162575717992012-01-31T23:07:43.593-05:002012-01-31T23:07:43.593-05:00Ahhh yes do it!! He is fantastic. If you like audi...Ahhh yes do it!! He is fantastic. If you like audio books, get the ones he narrates himself. He's brilliant.Tahleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10330160603781228707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post-38005560689089157072012-01-31T23:07:02.309-05:002012-01-31T23:07:02.309-05:00Hahaha that's awesome. I bet he could write a ...Hahaha that's awesome. I bet he could write a book called "Anything."Tahleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10330160603781228707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post-27063609787203790662012-01-31T23:05:48.150-05:002012-01-31T23:05:48.150-05:00That's true, I guess you need to be careful of...That's true, I guess you need to be careful of what you pick depending on who's in the group. But I think it's nice to have variety every once in a while. Maybe history books wouldn't be so troublesome?Tahleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10330160603781228707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post-54621649516195172882012-01-31T22:26:54.175-05:002012-01-31T22:26:54.175-05:00I absolutely LOVE Sherman Alexie - he is my go-to ...I absolutely LOVE Sherman Alexie - he is my go-to recommendation for reluctant readers.Colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625729418308089517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post-9070852454409922592012-01-31T22:26:53.436-05:002012-01-31T22:26:53.436-05:00Just posted my first Top Ten! I really co-posted ...Just posted my first Top Ten! I really co-posted this because my buddy at Indie's Bookshelf is doing the same post tonight. The two of us work together and co-sponsor a teen book club.<br /><br />Thanks!The Lively Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13324733975355612790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post-90151622697238838502012-01-31T21:01:22.636-05:002012-01-31T21:01:22.636-05:00Oh, John Green books would be good! And you've...Oh, John Green books would be good! And you've got a nice variety of books there. Great picks! :)<br /><br />-MeredithMeredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06080155950229034983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post-56213314838388567192012-01-31T20:46:19.825-05:002012-01-31T20:46:19.825-05:00Hi: This is a great idea for a top ten and your li...Hi: This is a great idea for a top ten and your list is a great mix! Thanks and here's mine: http://yearofreadingmybooks.wordpress.com/2012/02/01/happy-belated-birthday-edith-and-top-ten-and-teaser-tuesday/ RubyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post-75043129128153556822012-01-31T20:00:52.336-05:002012-01-31T20:00:52.336-05:00The Help is probably one of my new favorite books ...The Help is probably one of my new favorite books of all time. I would love to be able to discuss it with some friends over tea and baked goodies. :) I didn't realize Fried Green Tomatoes was a book! I'll have to add it to my list. Just discovered Top Ten Tuesdays and am looking forward to doing my own! Thanks for the post. It was lovely, and I look forward to more!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post-54713067693759084552012-01-31T19:55:22.458-05:002012-01-31T19:55:22.458-05:00Fried Green Tomatoes, heck yea!<i>Fried Green Tomatoes</i>, heck yea!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post-80883516839990386252012-01-31T19:39:57.912-05:002012-01-31T19:39:57.912-05:00I am not one for book clubs because I want to read...I am not one for book clubs because I want to read what I want to read when I want to read it, I don't do well with coloring inside the lines, that is why I started my blog, to be a book club of one!<br /><br />Gosh I need to read A Handmaiden's Tale. I have wanted to read it for so long but never got around to reading it! <br /><br />http://deadtreesandsilverscreens.blogspot.com/2012/01/top-ten-tuesday-book-club-of-oneplus.html - my post<br /><br />Visit my giveaway to win a copy of Within! http://deadtreesandsilverscreens.blogspot.com/2012/01/giveaway-win-ebook-copy-of-within.htmlDThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15445550272628303725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post-52416796912762772502012-01-31T18:58:05.563-05:002012-01-31T18:58:05.563-05:00I am new to this meme. For the life of me I hope I...I am new to this meme. For the life of me I hope I did it correctly.<br /><br />I discovered your blog last week and this. =)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16773767990016796271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post-35774088033436626632012-01-31T17:15:14.741-05:002012-01-31T17:15:14.741-05:00While I've shied away from vampire books, the ...While I've shied away from vampire books, the intersection of vampires nad baked goods is intriguing!Space Station Mirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03091908248048157507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post-23256769875826385172012-01-31T16:42:35.182-05:002012-01-31T16:42:35.182-05:00I am so loving The Fault in Our Stars! As soon as ...I am so loving The Fault in Our Stars! As soon as it becomes a paperback, I'm going to encourage the Teen Lit Club to tackle it.The Librarian Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00080294594508810905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post-55799137071616242792012-01-31T16:29:23.596-05:002012-01-31T16:29:23.596-05:00I really loved The Help and would love to discuss ...I really loved The Help and would love to discuss it. I didn't like Sunshine at all, but I'd still be interested in a discussion...maybe someone could show me why I should give it another chance. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post-84059685490476778212012-01-31T15:36:17.878-05:002012-01-31T15:36:17.878-05:00John Green made my list too, although I went with ...John Green made my list too, although I went with TFiOS (after a long debate with myself!) in the end.Holliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11983050615984011653noreply@blogger.com