tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post3682841415089201960..comments2023-10-24T05:53:13.006-05:00Comments on Something She Wrote: Delicious Pile of BooksJanna Leadbetterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06339705935553160673noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-9021467217015093472009-10-16T08:27:38.405-05:002009-10-16T08:27:38.405-05:00Cynthia - Great to see you! I've picked up a r...Cynthia - Great to see you! I've picked up a regular book again since this post, and I'm feeling glad to have both as options. And we'll be traveling this weekend, so I'll get to try my Kindle through travel for the first time!Janna Leadbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06339705935553160673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-80587386396096561532009-10-16T07:31:00.385-05:002009-10-16T07:31:00.385-05:00Nice to visit your blog again. Melanie is not alon...Nice to visit your blog again. Melanie is not alone. I keep NO books by my bed. I have a tower (literally) of books to be read and it is in my study. I keep the books I'm reading (3 at the moment: 1 novel, 1 nonfiction, 1 poetry) by my chair in the den. Then carry my novel to my bed at night and back downstairs in the morning.<br /><br />By the way, re kindle, I am enjoying it for travel, butcynthia newberry martinhttp://catchingdays.cynthianewberrymartin.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-224216018562064092009-09-30T07:09:33.638-05:002009-09-30T07:09:33.638-05:00lakeviewer - I've been hearing such great thin...lakeviewer - I've been hearing such great things about McCourt's writing.<br /><br />Natasha - Hop to! I'd be curious about your pile. :)Janna Leadbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06339705935553160673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-8811226520310729182009-09-29T20:59:11.062-05:002009-09-29T20:59:11.062-05:00I've read Breaking Dawn (fabulous!) and Angela...I've read Breaking Dawn (fabulous!) and Angela's Ashes (also incredible!). My stack is huge. I keep meaning to post a list on my blog, but I keep forgetting.<br /><br />Enjoy them, Janna!Spy Scribblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14299551957327543491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-7252910782326449162009-09-29T18:59:20.949-05:002009-09-29T18:59:20.949-05:00Love that feeling, books in hand, pocketbook still...Love that feeling, books in hand, pocketbook still full. The only one I read from your stash is Angela's Ashes. I also read his other book, Teacher Man.<br /><br />I'm now reading The Enchantress of Florence, an excellent adventure set in the 15th century, half in Asia, half in Europe and the New World.Rosaria Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133147851332084180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-56009062429074281462009-09-29T18:33:47.247-05:002009-09-29T18:33:47.247-05:00Kara - I hope you do!
Kathy - All the premieres c...Kara - I hope you do!<br /><br />Kathy - All the premieres can be a distraction, huh? There's one or two that have waylaid my reading, too. ;)Janna Leadbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06339705935553160673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-43468731962668727592009-09-29T16:17:16.332-05:002009-09-29T16:17:16.332-05:00Great post, Janna.
I must admit my most recently ...Great post, Janna.<br /><br />I must admit my most recently purchased books are not as organized as yours. Mine are strewn all over the house.<br /><br />Some are in my office, some are in the living room, maybe one or two in my bedroom. I haven't been reading much since the new TV shows started airing. But you have inspired me to get back to reading!Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04505675063769786300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-72447356991752554952009-09-29T14:32:27.565-05:002009-09-29T14:32:27.565-05:00I love stacks of books! I haven't read any of...I love stacks of books! I haven't read any of yours, but now you've given me so ideas:)Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03925811510913201292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-28999501902050452782009-09-29T08:12:41.120-05:002009-09-29T08:12:41.120-05:00Colby - Yes! I'm not alone in the world! ;)
N...Colby - Yes! I'm not alone in the world! ;)<br /><br />Need More Words - <-- So that username is apt on more than one level? :)Janna Leadbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06339705935553160673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-49410030197310293752009-09-28T22:46:01.562-05:002009-09-28T22:46:01.562-05:00My nightstand is too small so my stack is on the f...My nightstand is too small so my stack is on the floor by my bed. Then there is the stack on my coffee table (really it's a book table) and the basket in my dining room that contains the stack of library books and shelves and shelves full. I love books. Went to two used bookstores this weekend and came home with eight more books. :) <br />DianeDiane Marie Shawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03365346835912314686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-62603416037072441532009-09-28T21:35:55.596-05:002009-09-28T21:35:55.596-05:00Currently reading Dan Brown's newest, THE LOST...Currently reading Dan Brown's newest, THE LOST SYMBOL. And I'm glad to hear you're on Team Jacob...me too!colbymarshallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14056535503422186623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-37987629518354420302009-09-28T19:57:37.598-05:002009-09-28T19:57:37.598-05:00scarlethue - Sounds like a trip to the library or ...scarlethue - Sounds like a trip to the library or bookstore is in order! :)<br /><br />Strange Fiction - Yes! Have to have a notebook. ;)Janna Leadbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06339705935553160673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-38680985569155919172009-09-28T17:35:20.676-05:002009-09-28T17:35:20.676-05:00Beautiful! I love those stacks of books. I haven&#...Beautiful! I love those stacks of books. I haven't read any of those--yet :) I currently have six books in the bedroom stack and one notebook--just in case the muse pays a late night visit. Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01603891627784763004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-7647983325408402262009-09-28T16:54:21.607-05:002009-09-28T16:54:21.607-05:00Unfortunately my stack hasn't changed much lat...Unfortunately my stack hasn't changed much lately, other than it just keeps growing! I'm trying to read a book about dog behavior right now, for the heck of it, as well as short stories from Eudora Welty, but neither are going swimmingly.scarlethuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04261263598183741538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-73895078841163272822009-09-28T16:38:06.394-05:002009-09-28T16:38:06.394-05:00Sharla - Yipes! But what a great thing for your da...Sharla - Yipes! But what a great thing for your daughter to be interested in!<br /><br />Jessica - Hers is one I'm most eager for! Such a neat premise. And the first few sentences really sucked me in.<br /><br />Ladybird - Thanks for the heads up!Janna Leadbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06339705935553160673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-84955322914777432682009-09-28T16:36:22.887-05:002009-09-28T16:36:22.887-05:00JLC - Hm, I've not heard of the Cellist title....JLC - Hm, I've not heard of the Cellist title. But go Potter!<br /><br />Cindy - You know, I should admit I'm the same way. Books I've bought before sit, unread. But each book has its season (or mood), I think.<br /><br />Mel - I know the general gist, but my friend led me to believe there's something really big I still don't know...<br /><br />Wendy - Yours was the first Janna Leadbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06339705935553160673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-25269513461612777422009-09-28T16:28:21.578-05:002009-09-28T16:28:21.578-05:00Lazy Writer - Shoot. I'll have to prepare myse...Lazy Writer - Shoot. I'll have to prepare myself. But you know, I love books that move me to tears.<br /><br />T. Anne - Cool! You make a very good argument. I shall remember that. ;)<br /><br />Jody - You must remedy that! No lamp or anything?<br /><br />Diane - Exactly! Much less guilt this way. :)<br /><br />quixotic - I saw that! It was a purdy stack.<br /><br />Oh, Jenn. I read that one Janna Leadbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06339705935553160673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-77811462730507252742009-09-28T16:20:17.161-05:002009-09-28T16:20:17.161-05:00Angela's Ashes... have a box of tissues nearby...Angela's Ashes... have a box of tissues nearby... brilliant read but very harrowing. Love hearing what other people love reading. xxLadybird World Motherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04410236464722005178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-82189487583287487992009-09-28T15:20:38.076-05:002009-09-28T15:20:38.076-05:00I started Angela's ashes but it was so sad I c...I started Angela's ashes but it was so sad I couldn't continue. I do have a huge pile by my bed though, and delicious is the perfect word! :-)<br />I think Hickman is such a beautiful writer.Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-79380651441930798052009-09-28T14:49:18.041-05:002009-09-28T14:49:18.041-05:00Mine isn't so bad anymore, basically since I h...Mine isn't so bad anymore, basically since I have a hard time finding time to read...so my shelf has only my favorites on it, but then my nightstand tends to grow a few. I'll have to take a picture of my daughter's room and maybe I'll post that on my blog tomorrow. It's REALLY scary and a true need for a Kindle. She needs a 12 step program when it comes to books!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-60934454729355894612009-09-28T14:19:48.481-05:002009-09-28T14:19:48.481-05:00I once argued with someone over the transition awa...I once argued with someone over the transition away from real books to digital books. I can't imagine a world without real words printed on crisp paper pages between two covers worn and burnished on the edges. Indulge your passions!LeSanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07939320676822416742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-79207568450490921642009-09-28T13:56:47.862-05:002009-09-28T13:56:47.862-05:00Oh goodness. I have stacks of books everywhere. Al...Oh goodness. I have stacks of books everywhere. Always have. Sometimes the same books will sit for weeks without me looking at them before I'll pick on up again.<br /><br />I usually have my current pile stacked on my living room end table. I just cleared it off to make room for some new ones. :-)Melissa Amateishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16086267508858187716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-75821396575110219942009-09-28T13:55:22.057-05:002009-09-28T13:55:22.057-05:00Jana, your side table looks like mine! I live wit...Jana, your side table looks like mine! I live within a few blocks of a huge bookstore (Powell's Books, Portland Oregon) where they stack new copies of books next to slightly used ones, at more than half price off. Needless to say, but I spend every free waking minute there.Angie Muresanhttp://www.angiemuresan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-82952520543441231862009-09-28T13:54:27.700-05:002009-09-28T13:54:27.700-05:00I love buying new books! There is something so pr...I love buying new books! There is something so promising about the clean cover and unbroken spine, ready to take me to another world. Sigh... I think it's been too long since I've been in a book store. I may need to go today...Nadinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14457340386682051325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-39255880343787285402009-09-28T12:59:52.842-05:002009-09-28T12:59:52.842-05:00I have very similar (but larger) piles by my bed, ...I have very similar (but larger) piles by my bed, and several others behind me in my office. They make me really happy. I've read The Help and loved it a lot.Deb Shuckahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03439395710731341021noreply@blogger.com