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Jacolyn D

Jacolyn D

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Why is a raven like a writing desk?
  • NY, USA
  • member since February 14, 2008

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  • kbella

    kbella says

    Are you enjoying LOTR? I read The Hobbit and book 1 in the Trilogy. I never finished book 2 or 3. One day I will pick it up again.
    I just watched a really awesome adaptation of Great Expectations on BBC. It's got a modern flare to it and was broken down into a 3 part mini-series. Greg loved it too. It made me want to pick up the book again. I am obsessed with Miss. Havisham!!

    posted 1 month ago. ( send a note )
  • kbella

    kbella says

    Kindle Fire!! Wow..that's cool. I still don't have one. I am not sure how I feel about the whole e-reader thing. I am kinda old school, but maybe I will cave in eventually. The Gemma Doyle series is good. It's YA reading...you must have heard about the triliogy; "A Great and Terrible Beauty," "Rebel Angels." Can't remember the name of the third book. Greg is reading the Hunger Games series. He NEVER reads for fun so I know the books must be good!
    xoxo

    posted 1 month ago. ( send a note )
  • kbella

    kbella says

    I miss you too! That sounds like a great idea. Anj is currently on a "classics" kick. She has made it her goal to read ALL of them.....I would like to attempt to read a handful this year. It always helps to have discussion on those to get through the text.
    So, where do we start? We have to get Anj back on shelfari and then create a group? I will get in touch with her asap.
    xoxo

    posted 1 month ago. ( send a note )
  • Nighthawk

    Nighthawk says

    Got it! And thanks again! Happy New Year!

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  • Nighthawk

    Nighthawk says

    Sent you a private message.

    posted 2 months ago. ( send a note )
  • kbella

    kbella says

    Have you read the Gemma Doyle series? I just ordered the trilogy and was wondering what you thought about the books...thanks!

    posted 2 months ago. ( send a note )
  • kbella

    kbella says

    Working on Little Dorritt by Dickens...it's slow right now. I always have difficulty with his work, with the exception of Great Expectations (one of my favs). Even though his stuff is hard for me to get through, I always feel like it was worth it when I finish.
    I haven't started Hunger Games yet, but it looks like a quick read. I will let you know what I think when I am done.
    I am working on Bag of Bones by King and To the End of the Land, one of Obama's picks. I guess he read it over the summer and highly recommended it. I am not an Obama fan, but so far the book is pretty deep. A real thought provoker.
    I will have to check out The Infernal Devices series. I haven't heard of that one yet.
    Can't wait to get my hands on the latest King 11 22 63. I am obsessed with JFK and the 60's. I just watched The Kennedys mini-series on A&E with Katie Holmes as Jackie O. Sooo good!!

    posted 2 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Nighthawk

    Nighthawk says

    Thanks for the follow/friend request. I have reciprocated.

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  • Nighthawk

    Nighthawk says

    Jacolyn: Welcome to the Paging All Bookworms! reading challenge. Looking forward to discussing books with you.

    posted 2 months ago. ( send a note )
  • kbella

    kbella says

    Hey Jacolyn! Yes, I still use this site. I've been reading a lot and it helps me keep track of what I've read and titles I want to pick up. Right now I am hooked on Stephen King. I usually don't read that kind of stuff but I am struggling with Dickens so I figured I would take a brake and switch things up a bit. I hope you are well and have some extra reading time this Christmas break.
    P.S. I just picked up the first Hunger Games book. Did you read/like it?

    posted 2 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Ann H

    Ann H says

    I read Sula awhile ago. From what I remember, it was a good book.

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

    kbella says

    It doesn't get released until 10/27....but we can start it :) So lets plan on taking the train down like last time. I talked to Anj and she's in!

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

    kbella says

    Tuesdays work for me. John Irving is going to be at B&N in Manhattan Oct 29th...I really want to see him! He is promoting his new book - Last Night in Twisted River.

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

    kbella says

    I know...I just can't get into it. I am trying to read scary stuff/gothic works for Halloween. I just finished the bad seed. Now I am reading Dracula for the first time and another book full of vampire short stories. I am hooked on vampires. What day of the week works best for you to get together? What should we read next?? xoxoxo

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

    kbella says

    Hey there buddy!!! When are we starting up book club again?? Your pick.....Anj can make the snacks now that she is a lady of leisure lol.


    P.S. - I have your copy of the Host still sitting on my night table. I just can't get into it : (

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

    kbella says

    Did you read The Time Traveler's Wife yet? I just finished Jane Eyre for the first time and I am reading Abundance by Sena Jeter Naslund - so good!! She also wrote Ahab's Wife, another favorite. I still have to read my Wally Lamb book LOL.....how about you? I miss you xoxox. I survived Texas!!!

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

    kbella says

    Did you read The Time Traveler's Wife yet? I just finished Jane Eyre for the first time and I am reading Abundance by Sena Jeter Naslund - so good!! She also wrote Ahab's Wife, another favorite. I still have to read my Wally Lamb book LOL.....how about you? I miss you xoxox. I survived Texas!!!

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • nita g

    nita g says

    I saw your note on Anne Frank and questioning The Book Thief - I'm going to recommend something a little odd - Wicked. I think a good parallel with the idea of Nazis. It's about the questioning and relativity of evil and good. There are some particullarly good examples in the definition of "A"nimals and "a"nimals which allows the citizens of Oz to justify the ill treatment and scientific experiment.

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Emeraldeyes

    Emeraldeyes says

    You're very welcome. I think that would be a suitable book for 8th graders, with some good discussion opportunities for comparing the experiences of two young girls during the war.

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Anjrya

    Anjrya says

    I will stay out of your church if you stay out of my pants!

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )

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