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Jean Louise

Jean Louise

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Unfortunately, the slow economy is presently lending me and overabundance of time. I'm using it to wittle down the list of wishful reading I've accumulated over the ten years it took me to get through college. My main interests are political books and historically significant novels. But, in truth, I'll read anything.
  • NC, USA
  • member since May 24, 2009

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  • Lottie Jane

    Lottie Jane says

    There is always a gem or at least I like to think so and this keeps me trucking through them.

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Lottie Jane

    Lottie Jane says

    I can't believe you read Bel Canto!! I agree with all the observations you made in your review. Was it for a book club?

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Chaigirl

    Chaigirl says

    PPS Poor you! I give you permission to just skim through the many words contained below! haha I just had coffee, what can I say? :)

    I just had to come back to tell you the name of the YA book that I loved, which featured a plucky, intelligent female lead!! Here's the title and synopsis. (btw I bought the book as a present for my LS, and I'm pretty sure she never read it. Must nag her about this! That WAS 3 years ago though :)

    From Group: Shades of Love: Multicultural Children's Books & Literature

    "Every Time a Rainbow Dies"
    by Rita Williams-garcia

    In a love story that glows like the many-colored silk skirt that is its symbolic centerpiece,Williams-Garcia builds a story that aches with the longing of two young lovers in a dance of tentative approach and defensive retreat, and eventual trust and healing.

    posted 7 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Chaigirl

    Chaigirl says

    PS I guess I'm saying, "Twilight" is not a book that provides a template for female empowerment, yet if looked at as a.Merely entertainment and with that B. Just one story about one girl's experience w/ coming of age...perhaps it's ok. :) However, I think it's a disservice to girls/women to bring too many "bellas of the ball" stories to light, without countering them w/ some authentic, more empowering ones. I hope more of the latter surface! Hey, have you ever read? ............ughhhhhhh I forget the name, it totally blanked! I'll be back!

    posted 7 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Chaigirl

    Chaigirl says

    Ahhhh I think you're too cool, Arlene! I do understand what you mean regarding the message that a girl could take from the books/films. I think I've seen all of the movies w/ my Little Sister (who by the way isn't so little, as she just graduated from HS this past May! :) She & I also had a couple of discussions too, along the same lines that you mentioned.

    I think that Bella did evolve (HA i made a pun) through the series, as she became more confident and self-reliant, or at least interdependent. And yeah...she was a bit "stupid", or at least naive, to build her whole life around securing the affection of two "boys." I kept rooting for her to realize that her choices & possibilities could encompass more than just choosing between him or Him. I think young Bella needed to choose herself first, ya know? Like...get an "inner life", and perhaps develop a few interests all her own. But, I would assert (i added that word for fun & to hearken back to essay writing circa JR high days!) that many teens relate very easily w/ Bellas narrowly focused passion/obsession. I remember a time when I thought I would seriously die if a certain boy (whose name I now forget! haha) didn't show up for study hall. How would I ever make it through the day???? oy vey.

    posted 7 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Chaigirl

    Chaigirl says

    Hiya! I just updated my "2011 Books Read" list here. woo hoo! :) I started tracking my reading life in 2006 (or was it 7?) I have the whole list @ Facebook on a NOTE. {not that anyone probably ever sees it, but I've just been in the habit of updating it there.}

    You know...I actually, really liked all the Twilight books!! It really surprised me how much I enjoyed them. Skated through all of them last Summer. I definitely want to check out the newest one by the author too. (so thanks for mentioning it!!) I certainly do know what it's like to pine for a genuine page turner! ha I was hoping STeve Martin's Object of Beauty might fit that bill--but it didn't. (But I loved his other novellas) This Summer I've read & felt pretty pretty riveted by several books: Suite Francaisse, Her Fearful Symmetry- by the author of ,"The Time Traveler's Wife...OH & The Elegance of Hedgehog was an elegant & interesting read!!

    Off I go....ending abruptly! :))) xo CHAI

    posted 7 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Chaigirl

    Chaigirl says

    Here I am up late & just thought I'd visit my old stompin' grounds, Shelfari! It's so neat to find that you're still active here & peruse your shelf for "need 2 reads"! Love 2 U!!!

    posted 7 months ago. ( send a note )
  • erika m

    erika m says

    I see your reading The Red Tent, its a favorite book of mine, the imagery and atmosphere is really evocative and the family dynamics are surprising and tragic, enjoy your reading and I hope you love it as much I did.

    posted 12 months ago. ( send a note )
  • erika m

    erika m says

    Thanks for all your input on those two books, I kinda figured that Atlas Shrugged was gonna be a little too long when I saw other peoples editions and the mammoth size of them, the idealism is quoted alot in politics and probably not very faithfully or circumspectly, but I like to learn about philosophies and theories and their origins so I'll pick up a copy at my library, thanks again for the help.

    posted 12 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Chaigirl

    Chaigirl says

    Hi Jean! Ya know, I've liked everything that I've read so far by A.J. Jacobs + that book was no exception. It was a fun read! :)

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

    Kristel says

    Yes, the discussion questions are at the top of the group discussions. Please join in.

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

    Kristel says

    Welcome to the group based on the book 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die. There is a general explanation of the group under the discussion thread GROUP GUIDELINES. The books of the month (BOTM) that the group is reading are pinned to the top. I hope you will enjoy the group and perhaps join in one or more of the monthly reads. Our March books have been chosen and they are #1 is The Unfortunate Traveller by Thomas Nashe This book was first published in 1594 and can be found in the public domain. # 2 is Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov, #3 would be Suite Francaise by Irene Nemirovsky. We will start choosing April’s book about mid March.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Lottie Jane

    Lottie Jane says

    I had fun on Wednesday. I hope you did too!! Thanks for inviting us.

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Lottie Jane

    Lottie Jane says

    I need to think of a new name for mine -- something interesting. Anyway, I think the 20th will work. I need to get address information and time from you. Looking forward to it. I hoped you had a good weekend.

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Lottie Jane

    Lottie Jane says

    Nice picture. What is with the new name? Is it a To Kill the Mockingbird reference?

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Lottie Jane

    Lottie Jane says

    It will be fun. I am going for my aunt's wedding and I am staying through July 5th. I definitely want to come down and visit you. I think the 20th will work. Let me check everything out and get back to you on that. How can I say no when I get the promise of breakfast and an air bed :) No one could offer better.

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Lottie Jane

    Lottie Jane says

    He is going to be in Georgia until June 28th. Then he is meeting me in California.

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Lottie Jane

    Lottie Jane says

    Steve left for Georgia today and Cousin Daniel is also gone. Guess that means more time to read

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Woman Lost in the Kingdom of the Mind

    Woman Lost in the Kingdom of the Mind says

    We shall see - I'm definitely only 10% done. And that's precise because my kindle doesn't give me page numbers !! only percentages - I'm still getting used to that!
    But maybe I'll catch up indeed...

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Woman Lost in the Kingdom of the Mind

    Woman Lost in the Kingdom of the Mind says

    What what! I'm catching up!

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )

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