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cha2cha

cha2cha

I am a retired elementary school teacher/librarian, married, mother of three grown sons, and have three wonderful grandchildren. In my reading tastes I am generally inclined to favor thought-provoking, quality literature as opposed to lighter fare, but I do read the occasional Maeve Binchy, Perri O'Shaughnessy, P.G. Wodehouse, and others as... more »
  • San Antonio, USA
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  • Libby H

    Libby H says

    Hi cha2cha,

    Well I guess my first reply is lost in space in the internet somewhere. I had included my review in that reply, so I'm glad you got to read it off my shelf. We must think a little alike, since I really value good writing over everything else. I just finished reading a non-fiction book about Nefertiti for a group, and at times the writing was great, but other times pretty dry. I've never heard of 1000 Splendid Suns, but I think I'll pass on it!

    posted 5 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Libby H

    Libby H says

    Hi Cha2Cha

    Did you ever get my reply to you about 1000 white women? I'm not sure it went through, I posted it probably about a week ago.

    Thanks!
    Libby

    posted 5 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Libby H

    Libby H says

    Hi cha2cha,

    Thanks for the post. You're note inspired my to go to the library to get the book. I'll let you know what I think when I finish it in a few days.

    posted 5 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Flyinfox_SATX

    Flyinfox_SATX says

    OK, so I sent an invite to Sally and yourself...who else from our group is here? I tried looking up BJ and Faye but I could not find them.....

    posted 6 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Flyinfox_SATX

    Flyinfox_SATX says

    Thanks for the Add! Yeah, I am going to be busy adding my reviews here. I asked a question on the Yahoo Group for Sally who is the moderator but I would like your point of view as well. Where do you think our reading group would get more traction? Here or on Yahoo?

    posted 6 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Chaigirl

    Chaigirl says

    PS
    I remember now! I'd have to say my favorite book of 2008 was, The Book Thief.
    Have a great day, Cha!

    posted 10 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Chaigirl

    Chaigirl says

    Hey Cha2Cha friend, :))
    It's so nice to hear from you and I'm glad you brought up the Hornby book because it jogs my mind that indeed I want to read it. (Must purchase or check it out soon!) I took the picture last Fall while sitting on my back porch..just was feeling happy and mellow. It seems I am always pointing the camera down, maybe it's about wanting to really feel grounded in that moment, finding a way to work myself into the natural landscape. hehe I don't know, but I love that you asked.
    I don't have a top ten list really for 2008, seems I only read 12 so a top ten list would be easy to make, right?! ha I will update my 24BookClub list soon to include my 2009 reads... Just one minute, I'm going to send this + take a peek at what I read in 2008.

    posted 10 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Labiblica

    Labiblica says

    Everything's bigger in Texas! Someone had erected gigantic metal bluebonnets for a business on the west side of US 281 just north of Burnet, near the first picnic area outside of town.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Labiblica

    Labiblica says

    Sorry I haven't replied. I'm still trying to get the giant aphids out of my hair. Photo taken just north of Burnet, TX. They are fake, though my uber-blonde sista Diane thought they were real. As of 11/18/2008, the bluebonnets were gone, it being autumn.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Angel of Dreams

    Angel of Dreams says

    oh wow, thank you so much. i think our next trip to the library is going to be a long one.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Angel of Dreams

    Angel of Dreams says

    She hasn't read the Rick Riordan series yet, but my Hubby saw those in the scholastic paper she brought home & was wanting to get it for her. I'll tell him to go ahead and get it. My daughter should have been pushed up a year, but the school wouldn't do it because of her age. They said it doesn't matter how smart she is, she has to be in class with kids her own age. It's was so sad when my daughter has started acting like she didn't understand stuff just so she can be like the other kids in her class. Her teachers have been great though. They have all tried to work with her, gave her extra work and everything, just so she wouldn't get too bored in class. Her teacher this year started bringing in extra work for her to do from the other classes. It's hard to teach a kid it's ok to be smart when she stuck in a class with kids who make fun of her for it. She does all her reading at home now because the other kids told her she was reading "stupid old people books". We are still trying to get them to bump her up a grade, but they are still saying the same thing. I don't understand why they wont look at her academic skills and rate it from that. Makes no sense to me.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Angel of Dreams

    Angel of Dreams says

    I'm loving the books in your shelf. You have books that my daughter has been wanting (i just couldn't remember the names of them). And also books I remember reading, but could never find due to the forgetting of the name of the book.
    I hope you don't mind, but since you were a teacher & librarian, I need to ask you this.
    My daughter is right now in 2nd grade, but her reading level is that of a child much older. We have had such a hard time keeping up with her. We don't want to get books that are too advanced for her, but she gets bored very easily when she reads books more for her age. she has already read all the Narnia books, Harry potter, The Hobbit, Lord of the rings, Pluss many other series. She reads like crazy, and she enjoys it. She even likes to write book reports for what she has read (we have no clue where she gets it from). I was wondering if you know of any series that would be good for a child like her? We are so out of ideas & her school isn't much help with this.
    I am sorry for for this being so long.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Karen

    Karen says

    What are the blue things with the red tops in your avatar. I can't for the life of me figure them out.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Deborah A

    Deborah A says

    I loved it (Marley and Me) - but - I have an issue with loss - a real issue, so I try to avoid books that end with the death of a dog. I have 7 little dogs I love and adore. My girls are married, so the dogs have become
    my babies! Anyway, thanks again

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Deborah A

    Deborah A says

    Thank you so very much for responding --- I don't know if I can bring myself to read it. I cried so much when I read "Marley and Me" ! I was sobbing. : ( Thanks again and I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Deborah A

    Deborah A says

    Hi there - I saw where you read "The Story of Edgar Sawtelle" - just a quick question please -- is it sad?

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • islandhopper flips pages

    islandhopper flips pages says

    Hi. You asked me if I liked Blink. Yes, I liked it. Here's my review of it: http://islandhopper.multiply.com/reviews/item/59/Blink_The_Power_of_Thinking_Without_Thinking_Malcolm_Gladwell?replies_read=2

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Chaigirl

    Chaigirl says

    hi cha :) please forgive me (again) for being slow w/ getting back to you. I liked the format of Pollysyllabic Spree- so good to know that "Housekeeping" is also written in this style. Makes me laugh about the teeny tiny line that Hornby included. I'm going to put this on my TBR virtual pile now. thanks for telling me about it, cha.
    hugs! chai

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Lord Manleigh

    Lord Manleigh says

    Oh, no, it looks large on paper, dear, but 90% of them are Lurkers. I'd love to see you back in the swing of things. I'm saving the cucumber sandwiches for you.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )


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