tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071410461129501656.post8228335480393061375..comments2024-02-26T04:02:03.804-06:00Comments on all i did was listen: i'd love to hear of your favorite books!rachel aweshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08924943875521153558noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071410461129501656.post-88554007955031712172010-09-15T17:05:00.987-05:002010-09-15T17:05:00.987-05:00Big smile. Love this one, too. This year, The Help...Big smile. Love this one, too. This year, The Help, and The Story of Edgar Sawtelle.<br />Other favorites, The Lovely Bones, The Moon and Sixpence, House of Leaves.kelly@thebluemusehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07233984691840753711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071410461129501656.post-55904764600106179662010-09-01T22:08:33.666-05:002010-09-01T22:08:33.666-05:00I LOVE this drawing miss Rach. Favorite reads: Reb...I LOVE this drawing miss Rach. Favorite reads: Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier, Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood, Devil in the White City by Erik Larson, The Middle Place by Kelly Corrigan, anything by Anne Lamott but most especially Operating Instructions, Eat Pray Love, the Anne of Green Gables series, A Year in Provence by Peter Mayle, The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver, Pilgrim by Timothy Finlay, Possession by A.S. Byatt, Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell, The Chemistry of Joy by Henry Emmons, Daughter of Fortune by Isabel Allende.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071410461129501656.post-63771954275525811722010-09-01T06:36:31.121-05:002010-09-01T06:36:31.121-05:00I have so many favourites! one i love to return to...I have so many favourites! one i love to return to again and again is "Poemcrazy" by Susan G. Woodridge. She inspires me to write the way I want to, not how I think I am expected to.leonie.wisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892830312006479883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071410461129501656.post-26982382928242120692010-08-30T15:32:14.255-05:002010-08-30T15:32:14.255-05:00hi there, well it is so nice to assess what books...hi there, well it is so nice to assess what books are my favorite "right now"-for sure "The Middle Place" would be on the list and I just got a copy of "The wednesday sisters" that I am looking forward to.Robin Norgren, M.A, R-YT, Spiritual Directorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04674690044517962224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071410461129501656.post-59502792547934147692010-08-30T12:31:04.620-05:002010-08-30T12:31:04.620-05:00Wonderful list just from your followers! Well, I ...Wonderful list just from your followers! Well, I just finished for the 3rd time in my life an old favorite. Watership Down is such a precious classic for me...so full of imagery and delight. I have such a multitude of favorites it would be hard to start but so fun to see others enjoy books too.The Islanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14236754103248128056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071410461129501656.post-78828852868341724912010-08-29T10:13:49.956-05:002010-08-29T10:13:49.956-05:00one of my favorite book is "SNOW" by Orh...one of my favorite book is "SNOW" by Orhan Pamuk.<br /><br />Beautiful drawing.<br /><br />xxxxnevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09715657585760229927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071410461129501656.post-71201427642317898772010-08-28T21:06:39.536-05:002010-08-28T21:06:39.536-05:00I love "The Creaktive HAbit" by Twyla Th...I love "The Creaktive HAbit" by Twyla Tharp. While I don't consider this to be a "light read" I love the practical exercized to "beef up" those creative muscles. Hope you enjoy too :)<br /><br />Beautiful art & blog by the way! <br /><br />KateKatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02883789884244768233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071410461129501656.post-17337861321397096012010-08-28T09:33:12.207-05:002010-08-28T09:33:12.207-05:00Oh my...what an adorable drawing..love it.
I have...Oh my...what an adorable drawing..love it.<br /><br />I have soooo many favourite books...where do I begin???<br /><br />Hugs for a great weekend...hope you can find some time to pull out one of your favourites. xoxoxxokoraleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06871934650817154453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071410461129501656.post-76532001637308476542010-08-28T07:27:20.991-05:002010-08-28T07:27:20.991-05:00Just finished "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter&q...Just finished "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" and loved it. Richly drawn characters and thought provoking. THis is a fun idea for a post.Vicki Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15968677344571227392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071410461129501656.post-16519489407303947092010-08-27T18:21:28.135-05:002010-08-27T18:21:28.135-05:00Thank you so much for your visit and sweet comment...Thank you so much for your visit and sweet comment! It was so nice to hear and you too have such a cool blog! I love the energy and bold colors in your work. <br />Jennifer Weiner (hope I spelled that right) is a favorite of mine - when I take the time to read that is! <br />Have a great weekend,<br />Kristin xoKristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09492839042151189777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071410461129501656.post-52660319454498814342010-08-27T16:57:13.669-05:002010-08-27T16:57:13.669-05:00The Scarlet Letter is my faaaavorite!The Scarlet Letter is my faaaavorite!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13853358217997694203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071410461129501656.post-62338787091844251292010-08-27T15:07:53.305-05:002010-08-27T15:07:53.305-05:00Favorites are no longer needed to keep me motivate...Favorites are no longer needed to keep me motivated. I enjoy most books I select and am grateful for the ability and means to be able to read whatever I choose.Some books leave a greater impact on me than others.Heidrun Khokhar, KleinsteMottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16174142810114806410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071410461129501656.post-26166086798245948772010-08-27T13:02:52.295-05:002010-08-27T13:02:52.295-05:00Mrs. Dalloway remains my favourite. Although, I r...Mrs. Dalloway remains my favourite. Although, I recently reread Jane Eyre, and remembered clearly why it used to be my favourite!<br /><br />And I also adore My Family And Other Animals , by Gerald Durrell.<br /><br />So, I guess I have three faves!Pamela Terry and Edwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746603636884819522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071410461129501656.post-15518543360612944522010-08-27T12:34:38.647-05:002010-08-27T12:34:38.647-05:00LOVE your sweet, colorful artwork, rachel! that c...LOVE your sweet, colorful artwork, rachel! that could easily be me holding up all of my dozens of "how-to-art-books"!!!! have a great weekend!! xox, :))lori vliegenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11938424189889768402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071410461129501656.post-35872034455567632642010-08-27T11:13:50.198-05:002010-08-27T11:13:50.198-05:00so glad you got your prints ...... my fave book is...so glad you got your prints ...... my fave book is i am marc chagall by bimba landmann for her sheer illustrative genius ..... check it out xxxxclaire barone arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14817709671699934101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071410461129501656.post-35125706315284984592010-08-26T23:26:09.970-05:002010-08-26T23:26:09.970-05:00ahh..such a grand question and to peruse everyone&...ahh..such a grand question and to peruse everyone's ideas.. i too have almost finished THE BOOK THIEF, and even though i think it's a young adult book, this old adult thinks it's one of the most wonderful books ever...it is so full of "meaningful meat" to think about, yet not get too heavy with the past as sweet sweet humor enters in (i think i would love to be in a book club with this one).<br />story to share: our daughter loved for me to read out loud to her well into her teens...and she was an astute and avid reader herself..we treasure those times still! xoxo you're the best baby!!wandamarie.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15527818434337586519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071410461129501656.post-25208286108142121932010-08-26T21:54:21.261-05:002010-08-26T21:54:21.261-05:00Rachel, thank you for the kind words on my blog. Y...Rachel, thank you for the kind words on my blog. You definitely speak my language.<br /><br />hugs,<br /><br />StephanieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071410461129501656.post-19258030141105597872010-08-26T19:27:02.408-05:002010-08-26T19:27:02.408-05:00I love all of Louise Erdrich's novels, poetry ...I love all of Louise Erdrich's novels, poetry of all kinds, Neil Gaiman's American Gods, Jack Kornfield's writing about Buddhist Psychology, art journaling books and more and more and more!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071410461129501656.post-41923406092160941162010-08-26T15:36:54.672-05:002010-08-26T15:36:54.672-05:00Just finished The Art of Racing in the Rain and LO...Just finished The Art of Racing in the Rain and LOVED it. I read a lot and don't keep many of the ones I've read, but this one is a keeper.rdnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13712586406223266549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071410461129501656.post-65442204552252249612010-08-26T11:54:37.988-05:002010-08-26T11:54:37.988-05:00Hi Rachel, thanks so much for stopping by my blog!...Hi Rachel, thanks so much for stopping by my blog! Right now I am reading "Inspiring Creativity", an anthology by creativity coaches put together by Rick Benzel. Really loving it!!pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12994187495930211144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071410461129501656.post-55693815299335333882010-08-26T11:36:06.521-05:002010-08-26T11:36:06.521-05:00reminds me of the juggling act that occurs this ti...reminds me of the juggling act that occurs this time of year as school resumes ...S. Etolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01847206680320012887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071410461129501656.post-44525867732364748162010-08-26T11:14:50.153-05:002010-08-26T11:14:50.153-05:00My reading comes and goes in spurts, depending on ...My reading comes and goes in spurts, depending on how crazy life gets....but my favorite of ALL TIME is A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving.Dori Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00333835843628976198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071410461129501656.post-86984438092321780312010-08-26T11:05:17.947-05:002010-08-26T11:05:17.947-05:00Old favorites include Cat's Eye by Margaret At...Old favorites include Cat's Eye by Margaret Atwood and A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving. A couple of recent favorites were The Hour I First Believed by Wally Lamb and Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides. And The Help. <br /><br />As has been already mentioned, the stack by the bed is bigger than it should be--too many great books, not enough time...sherileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04499266464014693291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071410461129501656.post-11962152028034215452010-08-26T10:47:05.172-05:002010-08-26T10:47:05.172-05:00The Fledgling by Jane Langton
wildly inspires my h...The Fledgling by Jane Langton<br />wildly inspires my heart.<br />Go figure:)<br />-JenniferJennifer Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04305032927925322733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071410461129501656.post-77558463024637045712010-08-26T09:34:36.335-05:002010-08-26T09:34:36.335-05:00Beautiful artwork. I just got done reading Wide O...Beautiful artwork. I just got done reading Wide Open (about art journaling) and loved it.Kathryn Dychehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17175563748388497142noreply@blogger.com