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Linda B

Linda B

I'm a mother, a wife, and an English teacher, in that order though my distribution of time might not match my life's priorities. I was once a prolific reader, though lately I've been struggling to find time to read, so I find myself starting books and having to leave them unfinished. Sometimes I do this with regrets because I love the book,... more »
  • Grand Rapids, MI, US
  • member since July 3 2007

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  • Melissa S

    Melissa S says

    How was the discussion of The Book Thief? We need to have an adult lunch sometime soon!!!

    posted 6 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Sally W

    Sally W says

    I have not. But, I was with Lyndi last night at the visiting writer lecture series and heard Francine Prose. This is one of her books and the title reminded me of the book Lyndi read for your class in HS. I think it's about how reading makes one a better writer. It just sounded interesting.

    posted 9 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Sally W

    Sally W says

    Linda-Are you familiar with Reading Like a Writer by Francine Prose?

    posted 9 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Andrew D

    Andrew D says

    Linda,
    Let's be realistic here. We always have been and always will be "with it." It's everybody else trying to keep up with us. :)

    posted 9 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Sally W

    Sally W says

    Hi, Linda...

    I finally started my shelfari! :)

    Sally

    posted 10 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Lonnie F

    Lonnie F says

    PS: You aren't teaching Beloved? Teacher who needs to fill my mind with great literature say what? I read The Bluest Eye and Toni has a penchant for making her audience feel for the most distasteful characters. I want to read Song of Solomon but after Drown by Junot Diaz and 100 Years Of Solitude. :)

    posted 11 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Lonnie F

    Lonnie F says

    Mrs Berlin! American Born Chinese was a very good book. I was pleasantly surprised but it's very funny and very ... innocent? Not sure how to word it but I liked it.

    posted 11 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Rebecca M

    Rebecca M says

    Did you get the Toni Morrison book you wanted for Christmas?

    posted 11 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Melissa S

    Melissa S says

    Yeah, my faves were books 1 & 3, but you really need to get through them all for the full story. :-)

    posted 12 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Melissa S

    Melissa S says

    So, are you done with "Breaking Dawn" yet?? :-)

    posted 12 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Melissa S

    Melissa S says

    What's up...are you on a Richard Wright kick? I thought you disliked (maybe that's a bit glossed over) him... :-) Glad to see you liked "Speak"

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

    KaraD says

    Got your message about the Captain Bluebear Book. I have not had a chance to read it yet, but I would like to. I think you might like - it sounds different very creative. Supposedly it is a huge hit in Europe - so I might give it a go!
    If you read it first let me know how you like it.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Melissa S

    Melissa S says

    Finished Finn. Thanks for the recommendation - loved it even more as I continued. A great AP read - they could handle the violence.

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

    KaraD says

    Hey LindaB!

    Just saying hello from Shelfari land even though I'll probably see you in school later today!

    TGIF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Melissa S

    Melissa S says

    Finall I've got some friends :-) - and I'll be checking your shelf, because you know I'm stuck in a middle school rut and need to reconnect to my roots every once in a while.

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

    KaraD says

    Hello Shelfari Pal!

    I talk to you at school but haven't left you a note yere in awhile...still working on The Dew Breaker and can't wait for book club to talk about it. Oh, and drink some wine too.

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • GourmetReader

    GourmetReader says

    Hi, Linda. I'm a former Grand Rapids girl myself, so I thought I'd drop in and say hello!

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • KaraD

    KaraD says

    Hey LindaB!
    I just joined up and apparantly I need to get an awesome picture to match my name too!!
    I think this is cool - and I'll be hopefully checking in a lot!
    See you at lunch today!

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )