nlsamson wrote:I forgot to tell everyone that I finished Dog On It. And I can't wait for the next adventure for Bernie and Chet. What a nice read it was. I hope you enjoy it Thayer.
I think that Dog On It has been my favorite book this year! It was fun and made me laugh. I'm looking forward to the author's visit on Center Stage this month and for the next book in the series!
For those who like mysteries and stories from the dog's POV, try J F Englert's Bull Moose Run series:
tabcat wrote:
nlsamson wrote:I forgot to tell everyone that I finished Dog On It. And I can't wait for the next adventure for Bernie and Chet. What a nice read it was. I hope you enjoy it Thayer.
I think that Dog On It has been my favorite book this year! It was fun and made me laugh. I'm looking forward to the author's visit on Center Stage this month and for the next book in the series!
For those who like mysteries and stories from the dog's POV, try J F Englert's Bull Moose Run series:
Thanks tabcat - my TBR list grows...
ponie wrote:
Marciliogq, really I do agree with you! There's nothing like holding a book in your hands and having those experiences of which you speak. That's why I can't get on the bandwagon for the Kindle. However in this case, unable to postpone gratification - do I have ADHD? 
-and wait for JS&MN to be available in print form at my library - and needing to fill the confirmation waiting time - and not at a late hour wanting to rush out and buy a copy - I caved!!!
I downloaded!!!
And should you ever want to just try an audio book take a look at these 2
Witness by Karen Hesse
Synopsis
Leanora Sutter. Esther Hirsh. Merlin Van Tornhout. Johnny Reeves . . .These characters are among the unforgettable cast inhabiting a small Vermont town in 1924. A town that turns against its own when the Ku Klux Klan moves in. No one is safe, especially the two youngest, twelve-year-old Leanora, an African-American girl, and six-year-old Esther, who is Jewish.In this story of a community on the brink of disaster, told through the haunting and impassioned voices of its inhabitants, Newbery Award winner Karen Hesse takes readers into the hearts and minds of those who bear witness.
and this one - these are 2 of my favorite audio books
Locomotion by Jacqueline Woodson
From Publishers Weekly
The kinetic energy of the aptly named Locomotion (the nickname of Lonnie Collins Motion) permeates the 60 poems that tell his sad yet hopeful story. Lonnie's first poem sets up a conflict familiar to anyone who has attempted creativity: despite the cheering of his teacher, Ms. Marcus ("Write it down before it leaves your brain," she says), as he begins to write, Lonnie hears the critical voice of his foster mother ("It's Miss Edna's over and over/ Be quiet!". As Lonnie explores poetry's various forms throughout this brief yet poignant and occasionally humorous volume, he also reveals Miss Edna's kindness toward him in the little things she says and does ("The last time Miss Edna came home and found me/ crying She said Think/ about all the stuff you love, Lonnie". Gradually Lonnie reveals that at age seven, his parents died in a fire, leaving him and his younger sister, Lili, orphaned. Lili was adopted, yet Lonnie figures out a way to visit her regularly. The gradual unfolding of his life's events intermingle with his discoveries about poetry as a form, from haiku to sonnets ("Ms. Marcus says "sonnet" comes from "sonnetto"/ and that sonnetto means little song or sound/ It reminds me of that guy's name Gepetto/ the one who made Pinocchio from wood he found" to the epistle poems he writes to his father and to God. Woodson, through Lonnie, creates (much as Sharon Creech did with the boy narrator in Love That Dog) a contagious appreciation for poetry while using the genre as a cathartic means for expressing the young poet's own grief. Ages 10-up.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Ponie,Marciliogq.."Cafe" yes, I suggested that as well..since we all have such active imaginations.I started out with "Thich Nhat Hanh" " Mindfulness" and his meditations..then moved on to"Woman of the Silk..G.Tsukiyama..I throughly enjoyed..Ponie Thanks so much for "Witness' As a vermonter,transplanted here from Ny,I had never heard of it..Mn Ponie,she is a keeper here....I will take all orders At the "Cafe" and I will not accept tips,only books... Ponie you may have a convert here..Also,Prof.M When is our Paper Due On "Bees and Magic,Superstitional" Ponie,I must research now...and yes you do Rock and rhyme vtc
marciliogq wrote:
ponie wrote:
Marciliogq, really I do agree with you! There's nothing like holding a book in your hands and having those experiences of which you speak. That's why I can't get on the bandwagon for the Kindle. However in this case, unable to postpone gratification - do I have ADHD?
And should you ever want to just try an audio book take a look at these 2
Witness by Karen Hesse
Synopsis
Leanora Sutter. Esther Hirsh. Merlin Van Tornhout. Johnny Reeves . . .These characters are among the unforgettable cast inhabiting a small Vermont town in 1924. A town that turns against its own when the Ku Klux Klan moves in. No one is safe, especially the two youngest, twelve-year-old Leanora, an African-American girl, and six-year-old Esther, who is Jewish.In this story of a community on the brink of disaster, told through the haunting and impassioned voices of its inhabitants, Newbery Award winner Karen Hesse takes readers into the hearts and minds of those who bear witness.
and this one - these are 2 of my favorite audio books
Locomotion by Jacqueline Woodson
From Publishers Weekly
The kinetic energy of the aptly named Locomotion (the nickname of Lonnie Collins Motion) permeates the 60 poems that tell his sad yet hopeful story. Lonnie's first poem sets up a conflict familiar to anyone who has attempted creativity: despite the cheering of his teacher, Ms. Marcus ("Write it down before it leaves your brain," she says), as he begins to write, Lonnie hears the critical voice of his foster mother ("It's Miss Edna's over and over/ Be quiet!"
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
ponieOne of my friends here in Brazil indicated me some audio books too. The ones you indicated look very interesting and as soon as possible I'll get some of them to get the experience. This kind of book remember the fairy tales I heard in LPs when I was a child. Hope we get accepted requests in this First Look because I think this discussion promises so much. I'm enjoying this interaction to members a lot.PaulH, members think you should open a community room(please, do it). We need to take a chair ang get a strong cup of coffee while chats about books are going on.Thanks ponie, my new fellow-reader.
DSaff wrote:Enjoy the book, Thayer! I picked it up because of the title (can remember saying "doggonit" as a kid) and read if for the story. How about Snausages and Kibble in the Community Room when it opens. LOL
Thayer wrote:
Since so many TPBODD participants recommended Dog on It I am making a trip to Barnes and Noble today to purchase it! Am looking forward to the Center Stage discussion. A nice diversion until the new First Look arrives. Another reason I love this club....great suggestions from fellow readers-this is not something I likely would have purchased without so much positive feedback. Now, I think I heard something about nibbles in the community room? Count me in!
haha, "treats" in the community room sounds great, but my Cairn Terrier, Nola has food allergies! Aside from her $30 a bag dog food -alas she can have no regular dog treats. I have however compensated believe it or not, with baby carrots. They are healthy, crunchy, sweet and she loves them. She doesn't feel like she is missing out and most importantly they don't make her chew her paws until they are bloody. So, carrots for Nola and a venti cinnamon dolce latte (with whip) for me. What're you having? Oh, I hope the community room is pet friendly! LOL
januttall wrote:Hello, my name is Julie and I'm a FL addict. I find myself refreshing the B&N site regularly on FL announcement days then compulsively checking my inbox while waiting for a confirmation message. Sigh.
I live in western MA (a special shout out to fellow FL participants in this area - it looks like there's a few of us now). I absolutely LOVED The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane and am really looking forward to delving into Of Bees and Mist then participating in the lively and insightful discussions that follow. Thank you B&N for providing us with the FL Book Club. Coming home to find that little brown package containing my ARC definitely a highlight in this crazy thing called life! (That and the jingles from Ponie.)
Welcome back Julie,
It's good to see so many from Western Mass. interested in First Look. The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane was a fantastic read, and it would appear that Of Bees and Mist is going to be great as well.
Thayer wrote:
DSaff wrote:Enjoy the book, Thayer! I picked it up because of the title (can remember saying "doggonit" as a kid) and read if for the story. How about Snausages and Kibble in the Community Room when it opens. LOL
Thayer wrote:
Since so many TPBODD participants recommended Dog on It I am making a trip to Barnes and Noble today to purchase it! Am looking forward to the Center Stage discussion. A nice diversion until the new First Look arrives. Another reason I love this club....great suggestions from fellow readers-this is not something I likely would have purchased without so much positive feedback. Now, I think I heard something about nibbles in the community room? Count me in!
haha, "treats" in the community room sounds great, but my Cairn Terrier, Nola has food allergies! Aside from her $30 a bag dog food -alas she can have no regular dog treats. I have however compensated believe it or not, with baby carrots. They are healthy, crunchy, sweet and she loves them. She doesn't feel like she is missing out and most importantly they don't make her chew her paws until they are bloody. So, carrots for Nola and a venti cinnamon dolce latte (with whip) for me. What're you having? Oh, I hope the community room is pet friendly! LOL
Of course it's pet friendly, and Nola won't have to worry about my beagle Lilly touching her carrots, try as I might, I just can't get her interested. (she'll have to bring a chewy/ or a baby) I on the other hand, will be having my champagne and cranberry. No other treat necessary.
LOL Our dog, Oscar, loves baby carrots too. He is a daschund/basenji mix. A glass of ice tea and some sugar-free chocolate will be my treats. See you in the Community Room.
Thayer wrote:
DSaff wrote:Enjoy the book, Thayer! I picked it up because of the title (can remember saying "doggonit" as a kid) and read if for the story. How about Snausages and Kibble in the Community Room when it opens. LOL
Thayer wrote:
Since so many TPBODD participants recommended Dog on It I am making a trip to Barnes and Noble today to purchase it! Am looking forward to the Center Stage discussion. A nice diversion until the new First Look arrives. Another reason I love this club....great suggestions from fellow readers-this is not something I likely would have purchased without so much positive feedback. Now, I think I heard something about nibbles in the community room? Count me in!
haha, "treats" in the community room sounds great, but my Cairn Terrier, Nola has food allergies! Aside from her $30 a bag dog food -alas she can have no regular dog treats. I have however compensated believe it or not, with baby carrots. They are healthy, crunchy, sweet and she loves them. She doesn't feel like she is missing out and most importantly they don't make her chew her paws until they are bloody. So, carrots for Nola and a venti cinnamon dolce latte (with whip) for me. What're you having? Oh, I hope the community room is pet friendly! LOL
I know what you mean. I recently had this discussion (real books vs. ebooks) with my husband and father-in-law. We all feel the same way. We love the physical book!!!
Do I want a kindle? Yes. Would I use it all the time? No. I see a use for it when I am unable to take more than one physical book with me - for example travelling - I would hate to lose or damage my books.
I have only purchased one book on tape - didn't feel like spending the money on a sequel to the Jason Bourne stort written by Eric Van Lustbader.
CathyB
marciliogq wrote:
ponie wrote:
Thayer, you are biding your time with Bernie and Chet (I love those "guys"!) and I am spending time (waiting for Monday) with Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell. I downloaded the audio book from the library and am really liking the book as well as the reader's voice and style. Hearing a book read can be so different than reading it yourself.
ponie
Ponie,
I don't know if I am ready to these new medias, such as audiobooks. I have a daily contact to books (I am an English language and Literature professor), and this contact is so physical. I live the smell of the books, their covers, printing, layouts, to feel them in my hands. Nothing like the magical contact of a "true" book and my eyes in a zig-zag movement through the pages of a discovering and brilliant new world that is revealed in the lines and my mind.
