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Twinkley

Hi, I’m a married mother of 2 boys.

I love to read (mostly fiction) and talk about books as well.
  • MA, USA
  • member since Friday, April 6 2007

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  • Michelle H

    Michelle H says

    I have my few books that I have to read (presidential biographies, Diane Mott Davidson mystery series, cycling and travel, and anything James Michener). I can get stuck there so that is why I am in two book clubs. They force me to read things outside of my little circle. It has been great for me.

    And yes, I am a programmer. I think that is why I look book in a series. I need A to follow B to follow C...a logical order to things.

    posted 5 months ago. ( send a note )
  • krisT J

    krisT J says

    I so want to get to some of Coetzes books but my library is limited on those for
    some reason. I have read Ladies Detective and that is just not for me. I liked all the
    africa books I have read to some degree but you know I think my least favorite
    was the Elizabeth Peters series Crocodile on the sandbank book. I have heard if you
    keep going they get better in the series. Hey and maybe that is true for the ladies
    detective agency too I am not sure. :)

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

    Michelle H says

    Twinkley...love the selection of books on your shelf. Tell me about your thoughts of the Poisonwood Bible. I am considering adding that to my wish list (which is way too long as it is). I would also like to recommend Bound for Canaan (you can find it on my shelf). It tells about the history of the Underground Railroad. Looking at your shelf, you might enjoy the book. *tag*

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

    zawadi says

    Please join us for our group book discussion: _The Skin I'm In_ by Sharon Flake at YA Books Adult Should Read. Thanks. ~zawadi

    posted 5 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Brandy C

    Brandy C says

    Trust me, while I've grown to appreciate some Shakespeare, I *gasp* think he and his sonnets are a bit overrated. To see that in high school they cram so much of his junk in instead of other varied authors is a disservice to the kids in my opinion. Both because of what they miss out on and the fact that some kids start to think if they don't like Shakespeare, then they don't like literature at all. I know I felt like that until I got to college and then the world opened up!

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  • Brandy C

    Brandy C says

    I only taught the one year, took this last one off to be with my now 3 year-old and while he is going to preschool for the next two years, I thought I might cram more school in. The program I got certified through didn't make us student teach, I got thrown in with 12th grade IB English (an honors program) and it was very sink or swim. I thought it was an amazing experience, albeit time and effort consuming.

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  • Brandy C

    Brandy C says

    I did the same thing, dropped a career so I could teach. It was the toughest and best thing ever!! I definitely need to be forced to take the time to read and teaching will give you no choice. What year are you teaching/planning to teach?

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  • ophelia

    ophelia says

    Hello Twinkley,

    I was a bit late writing about "Year of Wonders" and then I accidentally deleted the mail I wrote to you. So, this is to tell you that I haven't forgotten the swap and that I will write that mail again...
    Ophelia

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

    Tinky says

    Oh, and I'm the only other one who has never read the Thirteenth Tale!

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

    Tinky says

    Naughty of you. Do join the Top Ten contest!

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

    Tinky says

    Dear Twinkley,

    I’ve missed your participation at Anglophiles Anonymous. I hope it wasn’t something Mrs. Danvers said. Please do drop in – we’re attempting to determine our Top Ten Favourite British Novels, amongst other vital matters. And feel free to start your own discussion threads if none catch your fancy.

    Yours faithfully,

    Tinky

    posted 6 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Torrie Lynn

    Torrie Lynn says

    Yes, I read Fever (I think it was called), and to be honest, it wasn't nearly as good. Speak was definitely the one to read by her.

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  • krisT J

    krisT J says

    Twinkley, I watched the first part of Cranford and I have to say it is delightful, and laugh out loud funny! I hope the book is that way also but I would guess not. They have a great cast in this show and I am loving it. Can't wait till next week!! :)

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  • LibraryCin

    LibraryCin says

    Thank you...Maybe when I do venture to try Jane Austen, I will try that first. I was curious about the movie Cold Mountain as compared to the book; I debated about whether or not to see it, hoping it might be better. I suppose if it appears on tv at some point, maybe that's my best option rather than renting it...

    posted 7 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Robert of Ravenclaw

    Robert of Ravenclaw says

    then you should read Poe , he is a bit disturbingly dark true . But he is also the father of the moderen short story and the moderen detective story.

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

    LibraryCin says

    I haven't read P&P. I keep thinking I should try Jane Austen, but I have yet to do so. As you can see by my previous post, I'm a bit hesitant to try 19th century authors. Most of what I've read (though it's not much), I've found very slow and mostly I just can't get into it. The one book in my entire life that I remember actually giving up on was Mill on the Floss.

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  • LibraryCin

    LibraryCin says

    Hi Twinkley. I didn't like Cold Mountain either, actually. I found it pretty slow and a bit boring. Unfortunately, I seem to have trouble putting a book down, even if I'm not enjoying it, so I plodded through - always in hopes of it getting better...

    Ooh - I see Robert of Ravenclaw suggested Edgar Allen Poe to you...I hadn't thought of that. I am currently planning to read Portrait of a Killer, as a few others seem to be doing as well. It took me a while to decide, as I'm not a big fan of stuff written in the 19th century (although I do remember enjoying Poe stuff I read in school), so I was trying to come up with something else.

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  • Robert of Ravenclaw

    Robert of Ravenclaw says

    Hi
    You may like
    Complete Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe
    by Edgar Allan Poe

    Oh Tag your it :-)

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

    Emeraldeyes says

    I see from the AA board you're another Deborah Crombie fan. The next book comes out in June, I think -- can't wait!

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

    Aimeesue says

    Eclectic Book Club Peeps:

    All righty, let's have those nominations for our next big read. What's everyone in the mood for?

    Post your selections in the "Genres" thread and we'll hash it out. If that takes too much energy, I will put all genres nominated in a hat and pick one at random!

    posted 7 months ago. ( send a note )


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