Comments on: Reading

By: Jane Squires

Jane Squires — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 14:12:52 +0000

The Tenderness of Wolves caught my eye while reading this log. My youngest daughter going on 21 has always collected wolves stuff and cares deeply about animals. I may have to get this book for her upcoming birthday.
I have hit times when I find it hard to get past the first couple of pages. I know as I just laid aside a book I started as I could not get into it. I instead picked up another book to read. I will go back to the other book but for now I need something to escape the pressure of an adult who has decided she doesn’t need me.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 07:44:52 +0000

Ooooh. Come on, Elisabeth, you can’t leave it at that. What was the last really good book you read?

By: Michelle

Michelle — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 07:44:03 +0000

Spy, I also prefer reading in chunks. I can’t get into it enough just reading a chapter here or there. Maybe that’s part of my problem.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 07:42:33 +0000

Writing comes first for me too, Kathy. I am reading more debut authors now as well. I used to buy more established writers who I knew I would enjoy, but I’m taking a lot more chances and finding some gems by doing so.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 07:40:45 +0000

Marcia, that’s exactly how I feel. I really feel irritated about it, too . Glad you’ve found a book to stick with.

By: Elisabeth Naughton

Elisabeth Naughton — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 03:31:59 +0000

Yes. But in my case I think it’s more that the last book I read was soooo good, everything I’ve picked up since then pales in comparison.

By: spyscribbler

spyscribbler — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:01:32 +0000

Not exactly the last thing I want to do, but not the first thing I want to do with my two minutes (LOL) of downtime a day. I write/research all morning and afternoon, then work day job in afternoon and evening, and then I eat. Then it’s 10 o’clock at night and I’m worn out. If I read, it’s a chapter (I hate reading in little bits like that!), and if I’m too tired, I need to just zone out and watch tv.

I really, really, really miss reading big chunks every day.

By: Kathy Calarco

Kathy Calarco — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 23:37:06 +0000

Michelle, hope the illnesses are moving on – maybe you need to open the windows and let a good gust of wind come blow out all the germs.

I used to read books in two to three sittings, and still would if not for the fact that my vision sucks. I can say this, if I’m in the middle of a real brainstormer of a writing jag, I’d rather attend to it than read a book.

With the exception of Christopher Moore, I have found that lately a lot of my favorite authors have been putting out real dogs. Now I rely on reads my friends recommend, or, debut authors. And when I want reliable enjoyment, I’ll re-read an old favorite, like something by the late Sidney Sheldon. *sniff sniff*

By: Marcia

Marcia — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 22:48:33 +0000

Actually, I feel like I’m in somewhat the same rut. I picked up authors I usually enjoy and now I’m struggling to get through their latest books. Already I think I’ve dropped four or five books because I couldn’t get through the first couple of chapters. I had to get it through my thick skull that I need to read something so I could flex my writing muscle.

After a week of tossing one book after the other, I I finally landed on one that I’m willing to stick with. I’ve never heard of the author before, but I picked up the book because I loved the title: Don of the Dead. So far, it’s pretty good. So I’m hoping it lasts.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 21:15:51 +0000

It is a sad feeling, isn’t it, LaDonna. You know the wonderful feeling of being totally absorbed in a book, and you can’t find it again. Hope your Sharon Sala book lives up to expectations .